Greetings All!
Numerous reports of increased auto-win hacking have come up recently within the Star Wars Commander community. One of my squad members fell victim to this hack and provided footage and insight. Attached is a gameplay review of this hack. The video link below shows the hack in action with some player commentary. A special thank you goes to 000 for providing this information and commentary:
Cheating Look-Fors: Auto-Win Hack
The defense screenshot displays a key indicator that a hack took place as it is RNG (random number generated) impossible to use the loadout shown on the base to achieve 100%. This player Lich of Dota2Fighters is using an Auto-Win Hack.
Replay Glitch vs. Auto-Win Hack
The difference between the replay glitch and the Auto-Win Hack comes is seen from their definitions. The replay glitch is a discrepancy in what a player sees in a replay versus what actually happened, as replays are simulations/reconstructions of the attack and may inherit inaccuracy. Replay glitches do not misrepresent what troops used in the attack, but rather misrepresents how those troops were used and behaved.
Some players will observe that their replay showed their opponent earning ~35% on their base, but the replay shows a 100% defeat, these replays usually reflect "reasonable" loadouts that had the potential to level their base. This is typically a result of the replay glitch.
Other players notice their base suffering a <10% attack with a handful of weak 1 or 2 UC troops that results in a 100% defeat. These replays are typically very short and the loadouts used are impossible to earn the reflected 100%.
A key factor in differentiating between the Replay Glitch and the Auto-Win Hack is the troops used. This helps assess if the replay simulation is impossible with RNG (hack) versus possible (glitch).
Reporting:
Players should be wisely skeptical on replays pertaining to Auto-Win Hacking versus Replay Glitch. Misrepresentation is counterproductive to the game and wastes time the developers use to conduct investigations.
Commanders should be informed on how to review evidence in making the determination to file a report to Disney. Prompt reporting as well as giving date/time is essential to expedite the investigation and ensure a consequence is given. Many players write ambiguous, low evidence tickets to Disney support that result in difficulty performing a thorough investigation. Specific information helps the development track a player even if they are not in a squad.
Please continue to use this thread for additional "look-fors" to known cheats and hacks such as the Auto-Win Hack.
May the Force Be With You.