World of Warcraft's new Midnight expansion features another exploit involving endlessly respawning frogs. Players have gathered at Stillwhisper Pond outside Silvermoon City to slaughter hundreds of 'Gloombelly Toads' specifically to skin their hides and rapidly level the Skinning profession.
This scenario mirrors past exploits where Blizzard's dynamic respawn technology malfunctions. While the frogs drop no valuable loot, their hides offer an unparalleled method to maximize skinning skill. Groups are actively farming the location, as seen in the in-game group finder labeled 'frog farm'.
Such exploits are common but typically patched quickly. Unlike a previous major exploit, this frenzy is not considered game-breaking. It primarily allows dedicated players to advance their profession slightly earlier, unlikely to draw severe punishment from Blizzard before it's inevitably fixed.