After much contemplation I've decided that this issue needs to be announced to the Jedi community.
Currently there is a bug in the Jedi Bounty Mission system that allows a Bounty Hunter to use the "/duel" command to gain an exclusive one-way TEF on a Jedi that they have a mission on. This means that the BH will be able to attack the Jedi, but the Jedi will not be able to attack back.
The Jedi will see the duel message on their screen when the BH uses the command, but it is easy to miss during the heat of combat. In order to be allowed to attack back, the Jedi must use the "/duel" command to accept the duel!
Also, I haven't tested it, but it's possible if killed in this situation that the Jedi will not be removed from the BH Terminals. I don't have a confirmation on that, though it would explain the numerous reports I've been hearing of Jedi not be cleared off the terms.
The bug has been reported to the devs... no comments from them on a fix yet though.
In the mean time, please be aware of the issue and be prepared if you recognize it happening to you. Either just run away (if you have the ability) or be prepared to use "/duel" if you suspect a BH is using this exploit on you. I suggest creating a macro for it and putting it on your toolbar or hotkeying it, so you can instantly use it if needed.
Also, you may want to "/report" a Bounty Hunter if you're sure that they're using this exploit (ie. you can't attack back).
I was hesitant to announce this due to the fact that it will also make the exploit known to the BH community and could possibly worsen the situation. However, the situation is apparently already getting out of hand from the reports I've been receiving, so I decided that it would be best to inform the Jedi community of it. Since not all Jedi read the forums, please spread this information around to all Jedi that you know so that they can be aware and prepared for the situation if subjected to it.
As a BH I hope they ban/delete everyone using this...
I disagree. People shouldn't be banned because of a glitch. However the devs should put in some overtime this weekend and get this problem fixed.
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thank you Epono that is my thinking BH do not need the Duel to attack a jedi that means they are activally using an exploit and they should be ousted for it
I got hit with this bug from a BH earlier today. I was not able to heal or force run. No matter how many times I spammed the Keys.
I reported this in a ticket as well and got a cookie cutter answer about how the system is working as intended.
Is it possible that you were being hit by Warcry? When I tested this on TC-Gorath the Jedi were still able to heal themselves and function normally, just not attack the BH back.
This is the real problem in identifying if you are being subjected to this exploit, as there are several other tactics/bugs that can make it seem like it's being used, when in fact it's not. The best way to recognize a BH attempting to utilize this is to catch the "xxx has challenged you to a duel" system message, but like I said earlier, it's very easy to miss this unfortunately...
As a BH I hope they ban/delete everyone using this...
I disagree. People shouldn't be banned because of a glitch. However the devs should put in some overtime this weekend and get this problem fixed.
Ahem. Looking at someone you know you are about to attack anyway, who is red to you already, and typing /duel is not a glitch.
If the same bug that was on test went live it is not neccesary for the BH to /duel in order for the jedi to not be able to attack, /duel must give the same result except consistently. I recall a time when certain people were asking for the heads of all jedi that apeared "offline". Maybe some of them were exploiting and maybe some weren't, we can't know, this bug seems similar in that repect.
I got hit with this bug from a BH earlier today. I was not able to heal or force run. No matter how many times I spammed the Keys.
I reported this in a ticket as well and got a cookie cutter answer about how the system is working as intended.
Is it possible that you were being hit by Warcry? When I tested this on TC-Gorath the Jedi were still able to heal themselves and function normally, just not attack the BH back.
This is the real problem in identifying if you are being subjected to this exploit, as there are several other tactics/bugs that can make it seem like it's being used, when in fact it's not. The best way to recognize a BH attempting to utilize this is to catch the "xxx has challenged you to a duel" system message, but like I said earlier, it's very easy to miss this unfortunately...
Might Have been But I didn't see any messages of You have been delayed for ten seconds or anything like that. Though i could be wrong in this.
Yeah the message is especially easy to miss when the BH wait for you to aggro you Mob your attacking and then run up and start the /duel and such from there as the Mob's start to die.
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As a BH I hope they ban/delete everyone using this...
I disagree. People shouldn't be banned because of a glitch. However the devs should put in some overtime this weekend and get this problem fixed.
Ahem. Looking at someone you know you are about to attack anyway, who is red to you already, and typing /duel is not a glitch.
No crap it isnt a glitch...this is an exploit pure and simple and they should ban the @sstards using it.
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As a BH I hope they ban/delete everyone using this...
I disagree. People shouldn't be banned because of a glitch. However the devs should put in some overtime this weekend and get this problem fixed.
Ahem. Looking at someone you know you are about to attack anyway, who is red to you already, and typing /duel is not a glitch.
If the same bug that was on test went live it is not neccesary for the BH to /duel in order for the jedi to not be able to attack, /duel must give the same result except consistently. I recall a time when certain people were asking for the heads of all jedi that apeared "offline". Maybe some of them were exploiting and maybe some weren't, we can't know, this bug seems similar in that repect.
That's true, I am aware that there is a unrelated bug with similiar effect, I'm just saying that if it is done purposefully it is not a "glitch"
Furthermore, it seems that if you were to type /duel and then be able to attack back wouldn't that be a good way to differentiate?
If the same bug that was on test went live it is not neccesary for the BH to /duel in order for the jedi to not be able to attack, /duel must give the same result except consistently. I recall a time when certain people were asking for the heads of all jedi that apeared "offline". Maybe some of them were exploiting and maybe some weren't, we can't know, this bug seems similar in that repect.
That's true, I am aware that there is a unrelated bug with similiar effect, I'm just saying that if it is done purposefully it is not a "glitch"
Furthermore, it seems that if you were to type /duel and then be able to attack back wouldn't that be a good way to differentiate?
yes, as long as people take care of that detail. People asking for mass bannings with no proof of an exploit would be wrong though.
