RivalRyze turns authentic play data into competition. We use analytics (timestamps, cross-platform signals, and population unlock patterns) to detect auto-pops and suspicious activity, then give communities and contest hosts the controls to decide what counts.

Key terms

Auto-Pop Group (APG). A set of achievements detected as inherited/suspect, with a confidence score and a source.

{
  "autoPopGroupId": "761a46a4-8114-4ede-8dbc-a2c42bc5b112",
  "autoPopDetectedAt": "2025-11-26T23:11:10.714Z",
  "autoPopConfidence": 92,
  "autoPopSource": "from:STEAM" // or from:PSN, from:UNKNOWN, from:CHEAT
}

• Confidence (0–100): likelihood the group is auto-popped or unfair.

• Source: where it likely came from (from:STEAM, from:PSN, from:UNKNOWN, from:CHEAT).

1) Cross-platform auto-pops (source known)

Trigger. You already own/play a title on one platform and then connect the same title on another. We compare overlapping lists and timestamps.

Common patterns

• Steam receiving from PSN: many unlocks share the exact same timestamp on first launch.

• PSN receiving from Steam: unlocks appear in 2–5 second intervals as the list syncs.

Classification

• Confidence: 85–100

• Source: from:STEAM / from:PSN (or other known platform)

Default platform behavior

• Contests: APG points do not count.

• Leaderboards/profile: APG is annotated; communities decide whether to exclude from time-bounded boards and/or profile totals.

• Future play: new, organically earned unlocks do count.

2) Cross-platform auto-pops (source unknown)

We detect clear batch unlocks but don’t (yet) have your other platform linked (e.g., Ubisoft Connect → Steam).

Checks

• Title/franchise supports cross-platform progression.

• Unlock timing vs. population distributions.

Classification

• Confidence: 70–90

• Source: from:UNKNOWN

Default platform behavior

• Contests: host is notified and decides to include/exclude.

• Leaderboards/profile: APG counts by default but is flagged. Communities can opt to exclude.

3) Suspicious unlock patterns (“unfair” behavior)

Analytics we watch (non-exhaustive):

• Timestamp sequences that ignore expected progression.

• Population-implausible dispersion/ordering.

• Unlock volume that playtime cannot support.

• Repeat patterns across titles.

Classification

• Confidence: 30–60 (can be higher when signals stack)

• Source: from:CHEAT

Default platform behavior

• Contests: host notified; our recommendation is exclude when confidence is high or behavior repeats.

• Leaderboards/profile: APG is flagged; communities can enable auto-exclusion above a confidence threshold.

Why points may not count (summary)

Admin & host controls

• Auto rules: auto-exclude APGs from contests and/or boards above a confidence threshold.

• Scope: apply rules to time-bounded leaderboards only, or also to all-time/profile totals.

• Reviews: APG detail cards show timestamps, overlap, and population context for quick decisions.

Player guidance & appeals

• Connect all platforms you play on—this improves classification and reduces manual review.

• Dispute an APG by contacting support with the game, platforms, and any supporting evidence. We’ll review and reclassify if appropriate.

Last updated: December 31, 2025. Policies will evolve as we add platforms and improve detection.