Wall Hacking: "If you cant' beat them...."

[SpeedUSA]

Here's a modest proposal regarding wall hacking:

Create another mode similar to Observer mode that lets any player see through walls when not actively playing. This would allow anyone to demo suspected wall hacking by another player. It also would be an interesting way to view the action and learn about the game.

Thanks!

LongShot
Speed USA server

[SuperMAn]

I believe something like this has already been discussed in the past.  The problem is that someone might be able to exploit an in-game wallhack to be used while playing.  

Personally I think the best solution would be a random screen shot system.  Could have a server side screenshot directory. Would need an option to either cap the number of screenshots or the size of the directory, overwriting old screeshots.
Server admins could review the screenshots and submit any suspicious ones to the forums.  

[SpeedUSA]

Thanks for the update.

Observer mode already contains two possible exploits (walking through walls and flying). Of course, both of those would be easily seen by other players. Seeing through walls is indeed more complicated because it's not as obvious.

I hate to use the ol' NRA argument, but "if seeing through walls is a hack, then only hackers will be able to see through walls." Apparently, any one who wants to wall hack now can do so pretty easily. Giving everyone observer-mode wall hacking powers will help the majority who support a clean game to help keep the game clean.

One possible restraint could be allowing the server admin to set the password level for access to the feature, and decide if all players, a few trusted players, or only the admin can use it.

[ViciouZ]

For reviewing demos: "bind kp_minus cvar_toggle r_drawworld". Hit the keypad minus button or whatever you bound while watching a demo and you can see the other players as well as wallhackers can. Makes checking hacking demos pretty darn obvious.

[Riddick]

if that was the case shockwave would have been banned for his demo against bix. this game is lame

[Morphin]

For reviewing demos: "bind kp_minus cvar_toggle r_drawworld". Hit the keypad minus button or whatever you bound while watching a demo and you can see the other players as well as wallhackers can. Makes checking hacking demos pretty darn obvious.

lol, nice :d