How the Leaderboard Armband Perk System Works The leaderboard armband system is a visual perk awarded to the highest-ranked players on the XP leaderboard. It is designed to be fair, automatic, and resistant to abuse. Armbands reflect a player’s current leaderboard rank and update as rankings change over time. 1. What the Armband Represents What it is: A cosmetic armband that shows a player’s leaderboard rank. Who gets one: Only players ranked in the Top 9 on the XP leaderboard Each rank has its own unique armband design What it is not: It provides no gameplay advantage It cannot be traded, sold, or stockpiled The armband exists purely as a visible recognition of leaderboard performance. 2. When Armbands Are Assigned Armbands are assigned automatically in the following situations: When a player joins the server When the leaderboard is refreshed after a daily recalculation If a player qualifies for an armband, it will be issued without any action required. 3. Daily Leaderboard Updates How updates work: XP is calculated once per day The leaderboard snapshot is finalized A server-side data file is updated with the new rankings The server periodically checks for updates When a new leaderboard snapshot is detected, the perk system reacts automatically. Important: The leaderboard does not update live during the day. Changes only take effect after the daily calculation. 4. Rank Changes and Armband Updates If your rank improves or changes: Your old leaderboard armband is removed A new armband matching your current rank is issued This may happen while you are online or the next time you join If you drop out of the Top 9: Your leaderboard armband is removed It cannot be kept or reused You will no longer receive a replacement armband Design intent: Armbands always reflect current rankings No one can permanently keep a past rank Prestige is earned and maintained, not stockpiled 5. What Happens If You Remove the Armband Important rule: Leaderboard armbands cannot be removed and kept. If you remove or drop your leaderboard armband: The armband is immediately ruined It cannot be worn again It cannot be transferred to another player If you are still ranked: A replacement will be issued automatically If you are no longer ranked: No replacement will be issued This prevents farming, trading, or hoarding leaderboard items. 6. Logging Out Does Not Lock Your Rank Logging out does not preserve a leaderboard armband. If you: Had an armband yesterday Drop out of the Top 9 overnight Rejoin the server later Your armband will be removed automatically. The system always checks your current eligibility, not past status. 7. Why the System Works This Way This perk system is intentionally designed to: Reflect the current leaderboard accurately Prevent abuse or item stockpiling Avoid manual admin intervention Stay fair across server restarts Reward active and consistent performance The armband is a live status symbol, not a collectible. 8. Summary Armbands are awarded to the Top 9 leaderboard players They update automatically as rankings change Old ranks do not carry forward Removed armbands cannot be reused If you earn your place back, the armband returns Your armband always reflects where you stand — today, not yesterday.