Following the emergence of two level 52 players, news of level 50 players is surfacing across every server. As players hit the level cap and reports of rare loot drops pour in, it feels like a celebration of their achievements. However, we begin this week's 'Lin-cle' with some bittersweet news: while the cramped Land of Corruption has been expanded, so too has the range of toxic player behavior.

■ A Wave of Level 50s! Who Will Be the Third to Reach Level 52

Since Park K (now nicknamed Death Knight) of the Death Knight server became the first to hit both level 50 and 52, more level 50 characters have been steadily appearing. Starting Friday, May 8, characters reached level 50 in four different servers (Decon, Owen, Ken Rauhel, and Castol) over the weekend alone.

Rewards were provided to commemorate these level 50 achievers, including a consumable selection box containing red and green potions, as well as an ATS charge time bonus for use in the Land of Corruption. Amidst the various rewards and news, attention is now focused on who will become the third 'Death' (level 52) or whether another server will see a level 50 player first.

■ Stuns and Skills Keep Dropping! Will Prices Finally Fall?

With the drop rates for various skill books and crystals increased, they are appearing more frequently—sometimes even in multiples. Over the weekend, streamer Taesan-gunju acquired several skill books, including Solid Carriage, Triple, and Stun. Seeing the tangible effects of the gradually increased drop rates, some are now hopeful that the prices of major skills will begin to decline.

However, many remain cautious, noting that it is too early for expectations to become reality. Core skills like Stun and Triple are in overwhelming demand, and in a climate of fierce competition between 'Line' factions, they are likely to be snapped up by the market regardless of how much the drop rates increase. Whether the steady influx of skill books and crystals will satisfy the player base remains to be seen.

■ More Space in the Land of Corruption, More 'Jinsang' (Troublemakers)

The patch on the 6th expanded the Land of Corruption. Previously packed at all hours, the area has become slightly less crowded even on high-population servers, with a more balanced ratio of monsters to players. While potion consumption has increased, some players are satisfied with the corresponding boost in experience points.

However, the expansion has also given rise to a wider variety of 'jinsang' (troublemakers), leading to complaints. Players are reporting individuals who use 'Weapon Break' to damage others' weapons, effectively wasting their 3-hour ATS sessions. Additionally, some server 'Line' factions are controlling the Land of Corruption, monopolizing areas with high monster density. It remains to be seen whether these conflicts, which have diversified along with the hunting grounds, will boil over or if players will simply endure and conform to the 'Line' factions' dominance.