Match Eligibility

Only Free Flight (EA_FreeFlight) fights are tracked in the ELO system.

Only fights using these ships are tracked:

• AEGS Gladius (All variants)
• ANVL Arrow

Any other Gamemode Including The PU do not affect ELO ratings.

Kill Validation

Ramming kills are not counted. Our kill tracker and backend systems automatically filter out ramming kills.

Duplicate fights within 30 seconds are automatically filtered to prevent ELO manipulation.

Participation Requirements

To be eligible for an ELO rating:

• Members of the Blight Veil (BV) Discord are automatically eligible
• External Discord members are eligible No Extra Steps Requried
• Visit your profile page after logging in with your RSI Handle
• Click the "Generate API Key" button to create your unique API key
• Enter this API key into the EloSync Client to start tracking your matches

ELO Penalties & Fair Play

To maintain competitive integrity:

• Active penalties may affect your ELO calculations
• Penalties automatically expire based on set durations
• Repeated violations may result in temporary ELO restrictions
• All penalties are logged and can be reviewed through the API

What ELO algorithm does EloSync use?

We use:

• Glicko-2: Advanced system that accounts for rating deviation and volatility (learn more)

Updates automatically for the most accurate rating calculations.

How does the Elo system work?

The Elo system is entirely automated and works from our kill tracker or EloSync Client:

• It's designed to give Discord members visibility into their performance data
• This data is not for public consumption and shouldn't be used to rank members or draw definitive conclusions
• You can request to see your own or others' ELO for general curiosity about performance
• It's a useful tool to track consistency and improvement over time
• Real-time updates with live leaderboard refreshes every 10 seconds

What are the requirements for ELO tracking?

You need to:

1. Login to the site
2. Click the "Generate API Key" button on your profile
3. Paste the API key into your EloSync Client settings

Why aren't my kills updating my ELO?

Common reasons include:

• Playing in Squadron Battle or Persistent Universe (only Free Flight counts)
• Using unsupported ships (only Gladius and Arrow variants)
• Duplicate fight detection (same fight within 30 seconds)
• Invalid API key or authentication issues
• Server processing queue backlog (check system status)

How often is the leaderboard updated?

The live leaderboard updates:

• Real-time: Within seconds of ELO changes
• Throttled: Maximum every 10 seconds to prevent system overload
• Automated: No manual refresh required

You can also view your personal ELO progress history through the UserProfile.

System Architecture

EloSync uses a robust backend system:

• Real-time Processing: Kill events processed through optimized queues
• Error Handling: Automatic retries and timeout protection
• Rate Limiting: Protected against API abuse

Data Privacy

We take privacy seriously:

• RSI profile data is cached for 24 hours to reduce API calls
• Personal match history is accessible only to the player
• API keys are securely generated and stored
• All data transfers use secure protocols