Possible Bug in Palworld: Lifmunk Effigies May Lower Capture Rate Instead of Increasing It
Have you ever encountered a frustrating situation in Palworld where a Pal with a capture rate of 35% to 50% takes an unexpectedly high number of balls to capture? If so, you’re not alone. Many players have been scratching their heads over this mathematically improbable phenomenon. And to make matters worse, the highly sought-after Lifmunk Effigies, which are supposed to increase capture rates, might actually be doing the opposite.
The growing theories surrounding this bug suggest that Lifmunk Effigies could be bugged to lower capture rates instead of raising them. This revelation has prompted players, including popular YouTuber Chalenor, to investigate further. Chalenor’s video demonstrates his attempts to catch low-level Pals using low-level spheres. On a server with no boosts, he achieves a respectable catch rate of 53%. However, when faced with level 10 Lifmunks, his catch rate drops significantly to 37%. This stark difference cannot be attributed to a mere margin of error; it is a substantial gap that affects the number of balls required for successful captures. Considering that higher-end Pals have even lower capture percentages, the situation becomes even more dire.
While it is possible that this phenomenon is merely a result of confirmation bias, it aligns with the personal experiences of many players, myself included. I have not noticed any improvement in my catch rate despite using Lifmunk Effigies, and if anything, it seems to have worsened. Perhaps it’s time for me to start keeping track of my capture attempts. I’ve noticed an increasing number of instances where the capture rate is as high as 85%, yet the Pals repeatedly break free.
The comments section of Chalenor’s video is filled with similar anecdotes from players who share their frustrations and suspicions. One player even mentions that among their group of friends, those with fewer Lifmunks in their possession have higher capture rates on the server.
This revelation could potentially explain a lot. Although there have been more severe bugs in larger games, it’s not unthinkable that Pocketpair, the developers of Palworld, may have overlooked this inverse bug. The implications are significant, especially for players like me who don’t want to waste resources crafting countless legendary balls if our capture rates are secretly halved. Some theories suggest that this issue may stem from a simple match or code problem, such as the effigies being intended as multipliers but mistakenly coded with incorrect values.
Regardless of the cause, it is evident that something is amiss. The capture percentages simply do not align with the actual success rates, and the situation appears to be worsening over time. As players continue to voice their concerns and share their experiences, it is crucial for Pocketpair to address this bug promptly and provide a solution. Until then, we’ll have to exercise caution and reconsider our strategies when it comes to capturing Pals in Palworld.
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