Bug #13

Scout Grappling Hook Occasionally Fails to Pull the Scout

Solo Equipment

Status:	Resolved
Priority:	Medium
Added by:	tanamr on October 31, '24
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Due date:
Reported for:	S05.06

Steps to Reproduce

1. Pick up a heavy object such as an enor pearl or aquarq, throw it, and immediately attempt to grapple.
2. Use the mantling/ledge grabbing animation to climb up a ledge, and immediately attempt to grapple.
3. Pick up a secondary objective such as an apoca bloom, and immediately attempt to grapple.
4. Repeat the above steps, timing the attempted grapple just as the grappling hook is finishing its cooldown.
5. Generally play several games as scout using the grapple hook often. Unfortunately, the bug can be inconsistent.

Explanation

Scout grappling hook occasionally fails to pull the scout. Usually, grapple upgrade T4.B "Momentum" will still activate if equipped, but the grappling action itself will not pull the scout or cancel fall damage, and the hook appears to instantly retract. It is as if the mouse button was released immediately.

This bug seems to have a long history and has had historical fixes, but it is definitely back. It happens with different grapple upgrades. It happens as host, client, and solo. It can happen particularly after throwing a heavy object, or mantling/ledgegrabbing, or picking up a secondary objective, but can also happen by itself. It can be inconsistent and difficult to reliably reproduce. I personally experience it about once or twice per mission.

Example video: https://youtu.be/_g4ixIr8BHs

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