DonutSMP Bounty System — Hunt, Collect, Avoid

DonutSMP's bounty system lets any player put a coin reward on another player's head. The reward goes to whoever kills the target. Here's how to use it offensively, defensively, and strategically.

How bounties work

To place a bounty: /bounty <player> <amount>

Your coins are locked into the bounty pool. Any player who kills the target collects the full bounty.

To view active bounties: /bounties

Shows the list of players with active bounties on them, sorted by total bounty pool.

To collect a bounty: Just kill the target player in PvP. The bounty auto-pays to your account on confirmed kill.

When to place bounties

Petty revenge — Someone killed you, lost your kit, won't return it. Place a bounty equal to your lost gear value. Skilled bounty hunters chase them down.

Strategic targeting — You want a rival faction leader dead. Crowdsource the hit by placing a big bounty.

Server drama — Famous players sometimes have bounties pooled by their haters. Becomes a meta-game.

When to hunt bounties

Low-tier bounties (10M-50M coins):

• Target is usually a casual player without strong gear
• Easy kill if you're a competent PvPer
• Good entry-level bounty hunting

Mid-tier (50M-500M):

• Target is usually skilled
• Often hides in safe zones
• Requires patience + tracking

Top-tier (500M+):

• Famous server figures or whales
• Bodyguards + alts + clever escape routes
• Only attempt if you're top 10% PvP skill

How to avoid being a target

Don't piss people off:

• Don't scam other players
• Don't gank obvious noobs (creates resentment)
• Don't trash-talk in global chat

Play camouflaged:

• Common skins
• Common usernames
• Don't flex your wealth in chat

Stay in safe zones:

• Most of your time should be in /spawn or your private base
• Only enter PvP zones when you're geared

The economic dynamics

Bounties create a "Robin Hood" effect on the server economy. Whales who hoard items become targets. Their coins eventually redistribute to skilled PvP hunters.

If you're rich, factor bounty risk into your behavior. Don't antagonize people unless you're ready to fight off the hits.

The bounty hunter playstyle

Some players make bounty hunting their main income. The strategy:

1. Watch /bounties daily for new high-value targets
2. Track targets' online times and habits
3. Build a kit specifically for the hunt (potions, escape routes)
4. Engage when target is alone + low HP
5. Collect bounty + their dropped gear

A skilled bounty hunter can clear 500M-1B/week from bounties alone.

Bounty placement strategies

Smart bounty placement:

• Bet 10-20% of your net worth (not all-in)
• Target someone with weak escape skills
• Don't bounty someone with strong faction backup
• Don't bounty a friend of a famous PvPer (you'll just lose the coins)

Bad bounty placement:

• Bounty a player with their own bounty hunters team
• Bounty 5-10x your net worth (you can't enforce)
• Bounty a player who never enters PvP zones (bounty just sits idle)

Frequently Asked

Can I place bounty on myself? Mostly no — server doesn't allow self-bounties.

What happens if no one collects? Bounty stays open indefinitely. Some bounties have been "live" for months.

Can I cancel a bounty? Usually not — once placed, the coins are committed.

Is bounty hunting profitable? For skilled PvPers, yes. For casuals, no — you'll feed your kit to better players.

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