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FFA Points, often referred to as points, are the original point type and the most commonly acknowledged. They are awarded upon completing published [[Maps]]. This, however, excludes maps residing in [[The Valley]], [[The Board]], or in [[Hardcore]]. | FFA Points, often referred to as points, are the original point type and the most commonly acknowledged. They are awarded upon completing published [[Maps]]. This, however, excludes maps residing in [[The Valley]], [[The Board]], or in [[Hardcore]]. | ||
=== Ancient Style === | === Ancient Style === | ||
| − | At the inception of the server, it utilized the ancient style, granting every single map | + | At the inception of the server, it utilized the ancient style, granting every single map a single point reward regardless of difficulty. This would lead to problems in the reward system as more maps were made, albeit at this time points had no reward incentive. This eventually transitioned into the Airship Style of points. |
=== Airship Style === | === Airship Style === | ||
This is the longest-existing style of points, being in effect for well over half of the server's lifetime. The style divides maps into five difficulties, each rewarding points in a linear fashion. The colors and values proceeded as follows: | This is the longest-existing style of points, being in effect for well over half of the server's lifetime. The style divides maps into five difficulties, each rewarding points in a linear fashion. The colors and values proceeded as follows: | ||
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| − | Achieving 20 points for the first time will let you gain access to the [[Blue]] rank, and therefore [[Hardcore]]. | + | Achieving 20 points for the first time will let you gain access to the [[Blue]] rank, and therefore [[Hardcore]] with this style. This eventually transitioned into the Modern Style with the realization that a new system needed to be developed for the drastic increase in the skill gap between new and old players. |
=== Modern Style === | === Modern Style === | ||
| + | This is the current style of points being used. In stark contrast to the airship style, the points vary semi-exponentially with each increment of difficulty. Likewise, it added the <span style="color: white">white</span> and <span style="color: #5c687c">black</span> difficulties to account for the skill gap between novices and veterans. The current colors and values proceed as follows: | ||
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| + | With the change in points, the process of obtaining [[Blue]] rank modernized as well. It no longer is directly synced with entering [[Hardcore]] successfully, but occurs automatically when the player reaches 35 points. It is no longer required to enter Hardcore to get Blue rank. | ||
== Challenge Points == | == Challenge Points == | ||
Challenge Points (C-Points) are the second type of points introduced together with [[Challenges]]. They are awarded to the player upon the successful completion of a challenge, or progress through it. The amount awarded is dependent on the difficulty of the challenge. | Challenge Points (C-Points) are the second type of points introduced together with [[Challenges]]. They are awarded to the player upon the successful completion of a challenge, or progress through it. The amount awarded is dependent on the difficulty of the challenge. | ||
Revision as of 05:56, 5 February 2019
Points are the main reward on the server, obtained by completing Maps and Challenges. They are awarded at the end of both and the number awarded varies depending on their difficulty. Currently, there are three types of points.
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FFA Points
FFA Points, often referred to as points, are the original point type and the most commonly acknowledged. They are awarded upon completing published Maps. This, however, excludes maps residing in The Valley, The Board, or in Hardcore.
Ancient Style
At the inception of the server, it utilized the ancient style, granting every single map a single point reward regardless of difficulty. This would lead to problems in the reward system as more maps were made, albeit at this time points had no reward incentive. This eventually transitioned into the Airship Style of points.
Airship Style
This is the longest-existing style of points, being in effect for well over half of the server's lifetime. The style divides maps into five difficulties, each rewarding points in a linear fashion. The colors and values proceeded as follows:
| Airship Style Points | |
|---|---|
| Blue | 1 |
| Green | 2 |
| Yellow | 3 |
| Orange | 4 |
| Red | 5 |
Achieving 20 points for the first time will let you gain access to the Blue rank, and therefore Hardcore with this style. This eventually transitioned into the Modern Style with the realization that a new system needed to be developed for the drastic increase in the skill gap between new and old players.
Modern Style
This is the current style of points being used. In stark contrast to the airship style, the points vary semi-exponentially with each increment of difficulty. Likewise, it added the white and black difficulties to account for the skill gap between novices and veterans. The current colors and values proceed as follows:
| Modern Style Points | |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Blue | 2 |
| Green | 4 |
| Yellow | 7 |
| Orange | 12 |
| Red | 18 |
| Black | 25 |
With the change in points, the process of obtaining Blue rank modernized as well. It no longer is directly synced with entering Hardcore successfully, but occurs automatically when the player reaches 35 points. It is no longer required to enter Hardcore to get Blue rank.
Challenge Points
Challenge Points (C-Points) are the second type of points introduced together with Challenges. They are awarded to the player upon the successful completion of a challenge, or progress through it. The amount awarded is dependent on the difficulty of the challenge.
Currently, there is no use for Challenge Points, but there are plans to change that in an upcoming update.
Global Points
Global Points (G-Points) are the most recent point type. It is quite similar to FFA Points, except they are based on how fast the player goes through a map rather than the initial completion of it. This point type was introduced to boost the speed-running community on the server.