We've heard of many a bug and exploit in MMOs over the years, but sometimes there comes along one special case that is so entertaining you can't help but wonder if some mischievous developer planned it on purpose.
Such is the case with Star Wars: The Old Republic's latest glitch, where players busting a groove actually affects combat. According to several sources that confirmed this, by typing /getdown during combat (a dance move) enemies attacking you will be continually interrupted -- including bosses. Perhaps the bad guys were so amazed that players could do the moonwalk that they become stunned out of awe?
If you're hoping to wield your incredible dance powers for either the light or dark side of the Force, know that BioWare is fully aware of this exploit. Considering that the studio removed all mentions of the bug on the forums, we can assume that a fix is coming to the game sooner rather than later.
[Thanks to Kaizlu for the tip!]
[UPDATE: The Reverend Shaw Moore has arrived in SWTOR and accounts are being banned for getting down. Accounts taking advantage of this bug are being sanctioned with the explanation that the offending characters "participated in abusing game mechanics to prevent enemy NPCs from targeting the user", and that "dancing is currently not permitted outside of special Dance Zones."]
[UPDATE #2: BioWare sent us a note saying that the previous update was based on a troll posting to Reddit and that this is a "fake ban email."]
Reader Comments (73)
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:03AM Malagarr said
lol...considering the "Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb" bug we had in beta, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find out that someone slipped this in as a joke. It'll be fixed soon, I'm sure.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:08AM bobfish said
As a tank this saddens me, it is already an easy game to tank but with this bug, its going to trivialise the role.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:10AM (Unverified) said
LOL too funny. Someone has a sense of humor.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:19AM Stanimir said
This is the greatest bug in the history of MMO gaming.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 10:15PM madbassman39 said
@pid That was a really cool glitch, but I thought it was a study and done on purpose. Maybe that was someone saying they could use it as a study. Either way, it was a great study on the human psyche concerning a breakout disease beyond control
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Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:21AM KvanCetre said
@(Unverified)
If this is used (and works) in pvp, I support the move.
If this is used (and works) in pvp, I support the move.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:24AM Clemalum07 said
@(Unverified) oh gtfo that is not at all what they were banning people for.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:26AM Clemalum07 said
most people arent able to type /getdown in time to interrupt... while a funny bug it really isnt game breaking right now since there arent easy game macros/
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:35AM nitz said
@Clemalum07
Type it once, then enter->up arrow->enter. I'd assume it's pretty easy to do.
Apparently (if this is true) they're banning for it already: http://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/o2gqe/bioware_banning_for_use_of_getdown_xpost_from/
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Type it once, then enter->up arrow->enter. I'd assume it's pretty easy to do.
Apparently (if this is true) they're banning for it already: http://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/o2gqe/bioware_banning_for_use_of_getdown_xpost_from/
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:37AM (Unverified) said
@nitz
If its on the internet then it must be true!
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If its on the internet then it must be true!
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:43AM Clemalum07 said
@(Unverified) pretty much and if people are using it in PVP then they should be banned.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:32AM wilus84 said
@(Unverified) is that true they ban you for buying low priced items and then put them back on for high price??? if so please link where it says that cause thats just plain dumb.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:42AM Yellowdancer said
I laughed but I'm not that shocked. This game has a lot little issues. 1st MMO problems.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 9:55AM fallwind said
@wilus84 1 item? no.... hundreds? reports say yes.
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 10:02AM Clemalum07 said
Can Massively provide a link to people being banned for this or are you "journalists" also being fooled by the fake message on Reddit?
Posted: Jan 4th 2012 2:11PM Clemalum07 said
@Clemalum07 Amazing Update 2 happens.. the writers on this place are a joke.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2012 10:07AM Neverwinter said
Wait, wait.... wahhhaat? Guys I am playing this game! I am sending money to this company ...lol










