Hey Lucas, I have suggested another approach to solve this problem, it's the same solution that the Ludum Dare applies and I think that it could be a good thing to have over here, would you mind joining forces to increase the odds of having this issue being solved by commenting on my post too? Perhaps this wat the mods will eventually see it.
https://itch.io/t/527869/karma-system-for-the-game-jams