This issue is being buried in the bug report forums and there are many players (like myself) making a very conscious effort to make sure it is not swept under the rug by people who look to take advantage of it. If you have video clips, please respond with them in this thread.
Considering this greatly effects the primary aspect of PVP and combat in this game I would classify this as game breaking, immersion breaking and further negative light for NW.
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What is your character name in New World:
Nimbis -
What server/world did you experience your issue on:
NA West • Quanlu -
Describe the issue you are experiencing:
Ground effect damage or healing is spammable if the player rapidly crouches while in the area of effect. This works for all ground effects and is exploitable in duels and wars. -
Is this a bug or an exploit:
Bug as identified, exploit if utilized. -
(if a bug) How did the issue effect your gameplay:
Terrible broken mechanic, if not amusing at first will be exploited constantly. -
(if a bug) Were you able to recover from the issue:
Considering this is game breaking in wars, this will be a devastating issue further complicating all wars that will happen. -
(if a bug) Please include a screenshot or video of the issue that you have experienced:
Sacred Ground - Broken Healing Ticks
Ice Storm - Broken Damage Ticks -
What are the steps to reproduce the issue as you experienced:
Create or interact with a ground AOE in any way during combat.

