PvP / PK - REWARD SYSTEM

[WhiteMonge]

Hello everyone!

I'm developing one PvP/PK simple event for a low rate server. (~10x)

Basically it'll reward one item for every PvP point and another item for every PK point they make.

I've found some IP and hwid protection for it in configs, but i don't think it would be enough for preventing clan calls, discord, spamming pvp and pk all day, etc...

My question is: can you share some experience and tips about it?

thanks!

 

[Joselito]

Hello everyone!

I'm developing one PvP/PK simple event for a low rate server. (~10x)

Basically it'll reward one item for every PvP point and another item for every PK point they make.

I've found some IP and hwid protection for it in configs, but i don't think it would be enough for preventing clan calls, discord, spamming pvp and pk all day, etc...

My question is: can you share some experience and tips about it?

thanks!

IP/HWID protection helps against obvious dualbox abuse, but it won’t stop organized farming (clan trades, discord coordination, etc.). The real issue is not multi-account — it’s repeatable, low-risk kills.

From experience, you need to combine multiple protections:

1. Anti-farm system (most important)

• Don’t reward kills from the same target repeatedly.
• Example:
  
  • No reward if you kill the same player within X minutes (10–30 min).
  • Or apply diminishing returns (1st kill = 100%, 2nd = 50%, then 0%).
• Track both killer → victim and victim → killer.

2. IP/HWID checks (keep them, but don’t rely on them)

• Still useful to block basic abuse.
• HWID is stronger, but only if your protection is reliable.

3. Gear / level conditions

• Only count PvP/PK if both players are within a level range (e.g. ±5–10).
• Optional: require minimum gear/CP/HP to avoid naked farming.

4. Zone-based restrictions

• Only reward kills in specific PvP zones or during event time.
• Prevents “safe spot farming” or hidden areas.

5. Party/Clan abuse control

• Reduce or block rewards if:
  
  • Killer and victim are from same clan/alliance.
  • Same party / recently in same party.
• You can also flag suspicious repeated interactions.

6. Kill cooldown / global limit

• Add a global cooldown between rewarded kills (e.g. 10–20 seconds).
• Or cap rewards per hour/day to control inflation.

7. Death penalty awareness

• Players shouldn’t be able to suicide-feed without consequence.
• Consider small penalties (exp loss, debuff, delay before re-engaging).

8. Logging & monitoring

• Log top killers and repeated kill patterns.
• You’ll quickly identify abusers and adjust rules.

Simple rule of thumb:
If a player can repeatedly kill the same target with low effort → your system will be abused.

Start simple:

• Same target cooldown
• Clan/party check
• Zone restriction

Then iterate based on what players try to exploit.

Good luck with your event