I found the Gearpocalypse (Mission enemy-spawning bug)

[SkyeVeran]

 

So, this was the mission titled "Get sample from the Clockwork" from contact Calleen Saramago. In it, there's a spawner that creates Clockwork Gears, but for whatever reason it appears to be broken. It spawned upwards of 50 gears and would not stop, to the point where I was repeatedly overwhelmed and had to ask for help, despite clearing missions at that difficulty just fine solo up til that point.

 

I couldn't interact with the spawner, but I can't say with total certainty that it wasn't just because of how chaotic the fight was. I forgot to ask my helpful companions if they were able to destroy it; one way or another, we finished the mission.

 

Excuse my poor play in the video, I'm still getting the hang of Mastermind.

 

EDIT: It looks like one of my pets blasts the spawner around 1:06 and destroys it, completing the mission. I was never able to target it.

Edited February 25, 2024 by SkyeVeran