Announcing XP Multipliers, Level Simulator & Custom Formulas!

Hi everyone,

The SCNX Level System has always been a powerful tool for engaging your community and rewarding activity. We're thrilled to announce three game-changing new features that offer unprecedented customization and control over how XP is earned and how levels are calculated: XP Multiplicators, a new Level Simulator and Custom Level Formulas!

These additions are designed to give you the ultimate flexibility in tailoring the leveling experience to perfectly match your server's unique vibe and community dynamics.

Fine-Tune Engagement with XP Multiplicators

Ever wanted to give a little extra XP boost to users with specific roles, like server boosters or event winners? Or perhaps encourage more activity in a particular channel? With XP Multiplicators, now you can!

By default, every user and channel has a multiplication factor of 1. This improved feature allows you to:

• Assign Role Multiplicators: Grant users with certain roles an XP bonus for their messages. If a user has multiple roles with multipliers, these factors multiply together, offering significant boosts for your most dedicated members!
• Set Channel Multiplicators: Designate channels where messages will earn more (or less!) XP. Want to fire up conversation in your #general-chat? Give it a 1.5x multiplier! Need to gently discourage XP farming in a #bot-spam channel? A 0.5x multiplier will do the trick.

Example Scenarios:

• VIP Boost: A user with a special "VIP" role, which has an XP multiplier configured, sends a message. Because of their role, they receive extra XP for that message compared to a user without the VIP role.
• Featured Channel & Booster: A user who is a Server Booster (which comes with its own role-based XP multiplier) posts in a channel that you've designated as a "featured" channel (which has a channel-based XP multiplier). Because both their role and the channel provide an XP boost, they earn an even greater amount of XP for their message in that specific place.
• Multiple Roles: If a user holds several different roles, and each of those roles has its own XP multiplier, all those multipliers effectively combine. This results in a significantly larger overall XP boost for any message they send, acknowledging their multiple contributions or statuses on the server.

We recommend using moderate values for boosts to keep things balanced, but the power is in your hands!

Check out our full and newly improved Level System documentation for more information and configuration instructions!

Craft Your Perfect Progression: Custom Level Formulas

While our pre-set level curves (Easy Linear, Default Linear, Exponentiation) suit many servers, we understand that some admins want absolute control. Introducing Custom Level Formulas!

This feature allows you to define the exact mathematical formula used to calculate the XP required to reach any given level. You are no longer limited to our selections; you can design a progression that's as gentle or as steep as you desire.

How it works:

You'll provide a mathematical formula where the variable x represents the level to be calculated. The result of the formula will be the total XP needed to achieve that level x.

Examples of valid custom level curves:

• Our "Easy Linear" curve: 750x+((x−1)
• Our "Exponentiation" curve: 350^2(x-1)
• A simple custom curve: 1000*1.5*x

Configuration: In the "Module Configuration" under "Type of level curve," select "Custom formula." Then, input your mathematical masterpiece into the "Custom Level Formula (if enabled)" field.

Learn more about our built-in level curves and about custom level curves for more information and configuration instructions!

Visualize Your Victory: Meet the Brand New Level Simulator!

So, you've crafted what you believe is the perfect custom level formula, or perhaps you're trying to decide between our standard curves with your unique XP settings. But how will it actually feel for your users? How many messages will it take to hit those milestone levels?

Stop guessing and start simulating! We're thrilled to also introduce another fantastic new tool to your SCNX arsenal: the Level Simulator!

This powerful, interactive feature is designed to give you a clear, practical preview of your leveling progression. Think of it as your personal test environment for all things XP and levels. By simply entering the values from your module configuration (like the average XP given per message) and selecting a level curve – whether it's one of our defaults or your own custom creation – the simulator will instantly show you:

• XP Needed Per Level: See exactly how much cumulative XP is required for a user to reach any specific level you input.
• Estimated Messages to Level Up: Get a tangible idea of the effort involved by seeing an approximation of how many messages a user would need to send to achieve that level.

Why the Level Simulator is Your New Best Friend

The Level Simulator is more than just a calculator; it's an indispensable tool for fine-tuning your server's engagement strategy:

• Perfecting Custom Formulas: When designing your own level curve, the simulator is invaluable. You can instantly see if your formula creates a smooth progression, if it becomes too difficult too quickly, or if it's perhaps too easy. Tweak your formula, re-simulate, and iterate until it feels just right.

• Choosing the Right Standard Curve: Even if you're not using a custom formula, the simulator helps you understand how our 'Easy Linear', 'Default Linear', or 'Exponentiation' curves will behave with your specific XP-per-message settings. Balancing the Grind: Avoid making your leveling system a frustrating slog or so rapid that levels feel meaningless. The simulator helps you find that sweet spot.

• Informed Decisions: Make changes to your XP settings or level curve with confidence, knowing you've seen a projection of their impact beforehand.

• Save Time & Frustration: Instead of waiting for days or weeks to see how your new setup is performing live and then having to readjust (and potentially reset progress), you can get a very good idea upfront.

• How to Use It: You'll find the Level Simulator within the Levels module documentation page. Simply input your intended configuration values where indicated, select or input your level curve, and see the results! It's an intuitive way to experiment without any real-world consequences on your server.

A Quick Note: Currently, the Level Simulator focuses on XP gained from messages. The XP awarded for time spent in voice channels is a separate calculation and isn't factored into the simulator's estimates.

We strongly encourage you to make the Level Simulator your go-to tool when setting up or adjusting your level system. Paired with the flexibility of custom level formulas and XP multipliers, it gives you unparalleled control to craft a truly engaging and rewarding experience for your community.

Get Started Today!

These new features are designed to empower you to create a truly unique and engaging leveling system on your SCNX-powered Discord server. Dive into your module configuration dashboard, experiment with multipliers, and craft the perfect level curve to reward your community in a way that's all your own.

We can't wait to see the creative ways you'll use XP Multiplicators and Custom Level Formulas! As always, check out the full documentation for all the details.