title: PHP/MYSQL Database Logic Query
body: <p>Trying not to reinvent the wheel here so thought 'i'd ask you guys;</p>
  
  <p>There is an existing database for a computer game that records - map name, time it took to finish the map, the difficulty level, id of person. This database is used to record best finish times for each player. So the player can type a certain command and it shows the best finish times for a particular map.</p>
  
  <p>Now i would like to create a ranking system that rewards the player points for finishing the maps based on the difficulty level, e.g completing it on easy rewards the player 1 point, 2 points for medium ,etc. This ranking system will show the top players with most points.</p>
  
  <p>My question is, would it be better to use the current database and use PHP to accomplish the new ranking system</p>
  
  <p>or</p>
  
  <p>create a new database to accomplish it?</p>
  
  <p>In either case, a simple logic example would be appreciated.</p>