Chain suck on worn rings is related to the same cause as chain skipping on a worn cassette. There's not much you can do to prevent it, short of using an older worn chain, or a new ring. protecting the chainstay with zip ties, or a metal guard isn't about preventing suck, it's only about protecting the stay from damage.
Steel frames are somewhat resistant to chain suck damage, but aluminum and CF frames can easily be damaged, so do what you need to protect them.
Meanwhile, skip a few beers in the next weeks and spring for a new chainring.
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