andremsmv Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 A bug exists where when you disallow external views for a multiplayer server, there is still a way to spectate people. Even though you cannot exit the cockpit view when occupying an aircraft slot, it is still possible to move to spectators and cycle through every unit on the server and see their name, their position, their airspeed, altitude, etc. 1
Thor_H Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I never really got what the big problem with beeing able to spectate or external views is, ofc spectating enemies would be cheating but allies. I notice that there is a trend to disallow external views. Supercarrier | Flaming Cliffs 3 | M-2000C | AJS-37 Viggen| MIG-21Bis | L-39 Albatros | Yak-52 | Spitfire LF MK IX | Mig-15Bis | Mig-19P Farmer | P-51D Mustang | F/A-18 | F-14 | F-5E Tiger II | C-101 Aviojet | I-16 | UH-1H Huey | Mil MI-8tv2 | Sa 342M Gazelle | Combined Arms | NS-430 Navigation System | NEVADA | Persian Gulf | Normandy1944 | World war II assets pack | Black Shark 2 | F-5E Agressors ACM campaign |F-5E Agressors BFM Campaign | L-39 Albatros Kursant Campaign | DCS:Syria
andremsmv Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 I never really got what the big problem with beeing able to spectate or external views is, ofc spectating enemies would be cheating but allies. I notice that there is a trend to disallow external views. Well in multiplayer servers it can be a huge advantage for someone who has a friend that hops into spectators and tells him where everybody is. Usually when a multiplayer server does not allow external views it is to maintain competitive integrity and keep it as sim-like as possible, but by exploiting this bug people can simply hop into spectators and see where everybody is on the map. Keep in mind when in spectators you can spectate anyone in the server since you are not dedicated to either side. However, even spectating allies-only could be problematic since you are still seeing things that the pilot cannot see. This means it is still possible for two people working together in spectator mode can cheat and have two pairs of eyes looking out for other aircraft.
mono6020 Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 I dont understand why this is still an issue. What's hindering me from going into spectator and write down coordinates of enemy units before jumping in a client slot that only sees fog of war or even nothing at all? this really needs to be fixed 2
Flappie Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 What would be best to fix it? An option to prevent Spectator mode? ---
mono6020 Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 11:28 PM, Flappie said: What would be best to fix it? An option to prevent Spectator mode? yes that would be perfect!
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