What is Economy Mode?
Economy Mode controls how points flow through your server. You can choose between two modes depending on how you want to run your server's economy.
Simple Mode (Default)
In Simple Mode, points are created freely. There's no central bank balance required to issue rewards. Think of it like a printer: points are generated and given to members on demand.
How it works:
- Rewards (daily, weekly, etc.) are always paid out as long as the member is eligible
- Game winnings (coinflip, dice) are always paid out
- Refunds are always processed
- If taxes are enabled, the tax amount is collected into the server bank
- Item purchases add points to the server bank
This mode is great for servers that want a straightforward, low-maintenance points system without worrying about the server bank running dry.
Advanced Mode
In Advanced Mode, your server has a finite bank balance. All payouts (rewards, games, and refunds) come directly out of this bank, creating a true zero-sum economy.
How it works:
- The server bank must have enough balance before any payout is processed
- If the bank can't cover a reward, game payout, or refund, the action is denied until funds are available
- Item purchases by members add points to the server bank
- Taxes are collected back into the bank
- Rewards subtract from the bank; taxes on those rewards are returned to the bank
Example flow:
- A member claims their daily reward of 100 points
- The server bank is checked; it must have >= 100 points
- 100 points are deducted from the bank and added to the member
- If a 10% income tax is enabled, 10 points flow back to the bank (net cost: 90 points)
This mode is ideal for servers that want a tightly controlled, realistic economy where the server bank needs to be actively funded through item shop sales, taxes, or manual top-ups.
Comparison
| Simple | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Points source | Created freely | Paid from server bank |
| Bank balance required | No | Yes |
| Rewards fail if bank is empty | No | Yes |
| Game payouts fail if bank is empty | No | Yes |
| Refunds fail if bank is empty | No | Yes |
| Item purchases fund the bank | Yes | Yes |
| Taxes fund the bank | Yes | Yes (minus reward cost) |
How to Configure Economy Mode
- Go to the Points dashboard and click your avatar in the top right, then select Servers
- Click on the server you want to configure
- Head to the Settings page
- Under Basic Customization, find the Economy Mode card
- Select either Simple or Advanced
- Save your changes
Choosing a Mode
Use Simple Mode if you want an easy setup where members always receive their rewards and games always pay out. The bank is not a constraint.
Use Advanced Mode if you want a realistic economy with scarcity. You'll need to actively manage the server bank balance through taxes, item shop revenue, or manual adjustments to keep payouts flowing.
Economy Mode can be changed at any time in your server settings.
What Are Logs?
Logs allow you to monitor all point-related activities in your server. Every time someone earns, spends, or receives points, the bot can automatically post a message to a Discord channel of your choice.
How Does the Loan System Work?
The loan system lets members borrow points from the server bank and repay them over time with interest. Server admins can configure the terms, and borrowers who don't repay on time will have their assets frozen until the debt is settled.