These points are gained by being in the top 2% of all players in the rankings. (The top 2% of active players, so this number may be slightly different than multiplying the lowest rank by 2%). Each turn you are in this ranking, you get G & R points -more for the top .2%. Upon earning 1001 G&R points, players have the option to Ascend as well as purchasing Supporter Status if they have not previously done so.