I never did use setmsg or macros. I've always been a fast typer. I was a lucky one in the early years of disco before flhook commands existed. I could almost keep up with macro users and also gained the skill to type rp lines mid battle (unless facing an ace). Many weren't so lucky. On the flip side many couldn't keep up to me without macros and later setmsg, let alone keep up with those who used macros. /setmsg is something of an equalizer since it's in the game and available to all.