Time to remove BGS exploits

[Vicktore Beskor]

Hello commanders
Now that we know their are going to some quality of life improvements coming to Elite in season 3 some of the exploits that are in the game need to be addressed. Mostly the exploration data exploits and combat bond exploits.
These exploits are holes in the BGS that need to be looked at and fixed as soon as possible!!!

 

[Kevin Kyle]

Hello commanders
Now that we know their are going to some quality of life improvements coming to Elite in season 3 some of the exploits that are in the game need to be addressed. Mostly the exploration data exploits and combat bond exploits.
These exploits are holes in the BGS that need to be looked at and fixed as soon as possible!!!

What data exploit are you talking about? What combat bond exploit are you talking about? Is it a big secret or can it be said in the forum? I honestly didnt know there was any involving either if these 2 things.

 

[Apos]

Mentioning exploration and bonds, but conveniently keeping murder out of the list is a good way to signal BGS groups who know what they're doing that you have nefarious purposes.

Just saying. [hehe]

 

[IamNickMan]

Hello commanders
Now that we know their are going to some quality of life improvements coming to Elite in season 3 some of the exploits that are in the game need to be addressed. Mostly the exploration data exploits and combat bond exploits.
These exploits are holes in the BGS that need to be looked at and fixed as soon as possible!!!

Would you like some more cheese with your wine?

 

[NascentChemist]

It's not a big secret. You can bank exploration data, combat bonds, bounty vouchers, etc to benefit the faction you want.

However, there's already a daily cap on how much you can do. For example, 4 million worth of combat bounds.

 

[IndigoWyrd]

BGS is an Exploit, manipulating it an even bigger Exploit.

 

[Vicktore Beskor]

Frontier took the time to fix the trade exploit of selling one ton at a time now it is time for them to do the same for exploration data and combat bonds.

Would you like some more cheese with your wine?

no i would like some crackers for my cheese thank you

 

[Vicktore Beskor]

Mentioning exploration and bonds, but conveniently keeping murder out of the list is a good way to signal BGS groups who know what they're doing that you have nefarious purposes.

Just saying. [hehe]

The murder issue has been addressed by frontier already

 

[Ian Phillips]

Please expalin exactly what you mean by exploration data exploits and combat bond exploits, because I have no idea what you are talking about.

If you have FD quotes about them (whatever they may be) being exploits, then there might be a baisi for a discussion.

 

[CMDR ANCALAGON]

So selling data and handing in bounties to a faction to gain rep is an exploit?

Sounds absurd, so I assume there is something that I'm missing.

 

[Sneake Llama]

Please expalin exactly what you mean by exploration data exploits and combat bond exploits, because I have no idea what you are talking about.

If you have FD quotes about them (whatever they may be) being exploits, then there might be a baisi for a discussion.

Same thing as the 1 ton exploit was for trading, but with exploration and combat bonds, I believe. More transactions are better than 1 bulk transaction. Many people says it works, but idk if it does. BGS confuses me.

I just know some groups use exploits like this to gain advantages. I do hope Fdev catches on and stops it. Makes some groups expand their factions unusually fast with minimal effort....

 

[Apos]

The murder issue has been addressed by frontier already

At least that's what you'd want people to believe, right?

 

[Ian Phillips]

Same thing as the 1 ton exploit was for trading, but with exploration and combat bonds, I believe. More transactions are better than 1 bulk transaction. Many people says it works, but idk if it does. BGS confuses me.

I just know some groups use exploits like this to gain advantages. I do hope Fdev catches on and stops it. Makes some groups expand their factions unusually fast with minimal effort....

People actually do that? Some of the best game improvments have been the ability for mass selling of Exploration data

If its a thing then it should be treated the same for all types of commodities I suppose. Trade goods, bonds or data.

 

[IndigoWyrd]

People actually do that? Some of the best game improvments have been the ability for mass selling of Exploration data

If its a thing then it should be treated the same for all types of commodities I suppose. Trade goods, bonds or data.

If there's a lame way to do something, you can bet your blue text someone will do it, especially if it nets them some manner of personal gain.

 

[Ian Phillips]

Shrugs. Whatever. I have better things to do with my limited game time!

 

[Blackneto]

Okay I get it. I know what he's talking about.

Just log in and sit in the dock. don't fly anywhere or do anything and you won't exploit anything.

 

[Ian Phillips]

Okay I get it. I know what he's talking about.

Just log in and sit in the dock. don't fly anywhere or do anything and you won't exploit anything.

But if you do that..... you wouldn't need a Squadron headquarters....

 

[Banana's_Are_Good_For_You]

Well, if they're gonna do these few, then they may as well fix them all.
Some elements of the BGS need a good discussion as well because things like Retreat and Outbreak are hilarious.

 

[Apos]

Shrugs. Whatever. I have better things to do with my limited game time!

Oh, likewise.

Which is why some people are quick to remind that murder is also in the list of actions that break the transaction counter.

And groups like the one OP is part of has a reason not to mention it. So it would be better for people to ask for an all or nothing overhaul, otherwise there are some people out there with very bad motives when it comes to other people's factions and a narrow approach is just the thing they are waiting for in order to leave people helpless against a single mechanic.

 

[Cmdr Eagleboy]

It feels you are passionate about subject - then write a detailed post in suggestions forum. It is read by devs, and if post will be good source, they will add to the list to read for input.

And I believe BGS most likely will see some serious rework so it is good to raise this issue now.