From b2837ab09a04f3eb15997b493dd7ed1ddfa09865 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Geeves <22774890+Geevies@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:41 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Sparks Heisenbug Fix (#23091)

fixes sparks causing heisenbugs when the test ends while theyre still
animating

AI usage disclosure: Created using GPT 5.6 Sol.
---
 code/modules/effects/visual_effect.dm | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/code/modules/effects/visual_effect.dm b/code/modules/effects/visual_effect.dm
index 7d8e00328bd..2b46a46880b 100644
--- a/code/modules/effects/visual_effect.dm
+++ b/code/modules/effects/visual_effect.dm
@@ -30,4 +30,6 @@
 
 /obj/effect/visual/Destroy()
 	STOP_VISUAL(src)
+	// BYOND animations retain their target until the sequence is explicitly stopped.
+	animate(src)
 	return ..()