[Lost Ark] KR Patch Review (DPS meter + Trust system)

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses the recent major patch in Korea, highlighting its improvements, such as the revamped trust system and auction house updates. The trust system now imposes taxes based on the gap in trust points, which impacts trading. The auction house prevents overpricing of items, and there's a 500% cap on bidding prices. Additionally, the creator demonstrates the new self-DPS meter, which tracks individual damage, synergy uptime, and more. Despite some mixed reactions, many players are excited about the patch, considering it one of the best in the game's history.

Takeaways

• 😀 The new trust system in the game increases taxes on trades if your trust score is low, based on the difference between your trust points and the gold being traded.
• 😀 Trust points increase with gold syncing, where each gold sync adds 1 trust point, and bound gold sync increases it by 0.1 trust point.
• 😀 Your initial trust points are influenced by your character's item level and karma level, but it’s unclear if all characters in the roster contribute to this or just the highest-level one.
• 😀 The new system taxes the difference between your trust points and the gold amount you're trying to mail or trade, with a 25% tax on the gap.
• 😀 If your trust points are too low compared to the trade amount, you’ll face a significant gold tax, as illustrated in examples (e.g., 1,000 trust leading to 1,000 gold tax on a 5,000 gold trade).
• 😀 The trust system also applies to item trades, but it seems item transfers themselves aren’t taxed, unless there's evidence of gold transferring under the guise of item trades.
• 😀 New price caps on auction house items prevent overpricing, automatically adjusting the price to a reasonable value, particularly for low-level gems and accessories.
• 😀 A 5% tax is now applied to every bid in the auction house, not just those over 100,000 gold, with certain items like MVP backgrounds exempt from the price limit.
• 😀 A new self DPS meter tracks various stats, such as overall damage, DPS, crit rate, stagger, and synergy uptime, helping players assess their raid performance.
• 😀 The DPS meter offers detailed breakdowns, including skill usage, class-specific stats, and the proportion of time skills were used immediately after cooldown, allowing players to fine-tune their gameplay.
• 😀 Although the self DPS meter is currently only available in Korea, players from other regions can expect third-party API tools to surface, enabling them to track similar data.
• 😀 Community reactions to the patch are largely positive, with many calling it one of the best patches in the game's history, though some concerns about the trust system remain, particularly from RMT players.

Q & A

What is the new trust system in Korea's patch?

The trust system impacts the tax rate when trading or mailing items. A lower trust score results in higher taxes, up to 25% of the gap between your trust points and the amount of gold being traded. The system encourages maintaining a high trust level to avoid higher taxes.

How does the trust point increase in the new system?

Trust points increase when you sync gold to the game, such as through honing or other activities. Each 1 gold synced increases 1 trust point, and for each bound 1 gold synced, it increases 0.1 trust point.

Does the trust system apply to both the sender and receiver in a trade?

No, the trust points only decrease for the sender in a trade. The receiver's trust is not affected by the transaction.

What happens if the trust points are too low during a trade or mail?

If the gap between the trust points and the amount of gold being traded is large, the transaction is taxed at 25% of the difference. For example, if your trust is 1,000 and you're trading 5,000 gold, the 4,000 gold gap will be taxed at 25%, meaning you'll pay 1,000 gold in taxes.

Can item trades bypass the trust system's tax?

No, item trades are not directly taxed by the trust system, but if they are suspected to be used for gold transfer (such as transferring high-value gems), the account may be banned based on manual review by the system.

What is the purpose of the new auction house price limitation?

The new auction house price limitation prevents overpricing items, particularly low-value items like level one gems. The system auto-adjusts the price to an appropriate level based on the item’s value, reducing the risk of Real Money Trading (RMT).

What is the new bidding system in the auction house?

The bidding system restricts the maximum bid to 500% of the average price of an item over the past 7 days. A 5% tax is applied to all bids, regardless of the amount of gold being bid.

Can you send items across servers, and how does the trust system apply?

Yes, players can now send items to others on different servers. However, the trust system still applies regardless of the server the recipient is on.

What is the self-DPS meter introduced in this patch?

The self-DPS meter tracks your performance in raids and shows data such as overall damage, DPS, critical rate, stagger, and synergy uptime. It also displays when you use skills optimally and how your party’s synergy affects the group.

Can you see other players' DPS in Korea's patch?

In Korea, the self-DPS meter only shows your own data. However, in the West, players can view everyone’s DPS in real time, and there’s potential for third-party sites to track and share this data.