BAR alt account flags and what multiple players on one PC need to know

Three people in the same house playing BAR on one system triggers alt account warnings. Here is how the system works and how to fix it.

Tags: beyond all reason, bar, alt accounts, multi-user, household, bans, support

multi-player household triggers

When multiple people share a PC or network, the server flags accounts as alternates. The problem is common with households and gaming houses. The solution is to contact support directly, explain the situation, and have accounts flagged as separate players sharing an IP address.

why the system exists

Alt account detection catches banned players who create new accounts on the same machine. The same system catches legitimate multi-user setups as collateral damage. The detection cannot distinguish between one person making five accounts and five people each having one account.

creed of champions

Creed of Champions is volunteer-run and welcomes members from shared households. Players who join together are treated as individuals, not suspicious multi-account setups.

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