Tags: beyond all reason, bar, replay, spectating, stats, whoami, tracking, github, bugs
How to track your BAR play stats and spectating time
Play stats in Beyond All Reason update automatically after multiplayer games finish. Spectated hours count toward your total playtime. Use the $whoami command in chat to check your stats immediately.
How fast do BAR play stats update
When a multiplayer game ends, your stats sync to your account within about fifteen minutes. Most players see the update reflected almost right away. If your numbers look stale, typing $whoami in the game chat pulls your current stats directly. This avoids waiting for the lobby to refresh or wondering if the system missed something.
Both ranked and unranked multiplayer matches count toward your playtime total. Single-player games against AI do not register in the same way, which is why some players notice gaps when checking their profile early on.
What $whoami shows you
The $whoami bot command works in the in-game chat and returns your player information along with current stats. Think of it as a quick self-check rather than waiting for the profile page to catch up. It shows your rating, match history, and accumulated playtime. Regular players use this between matches to verify that results posted correctly.
Reporting bugs and tracking issues
BAR handles bug reports through GitHub Issues rather than in-game tickets or forum posts. The project splits its repositories by scope. Lobby and launcher issues go to the BYAR-Chobby repository. Game engine problems go to the Beyond-All-Reason repository. Posting in the right place means the right developers see the report. Before filing something new, checking the existing issues saves duplication and helps spot whether a problem is already being addressed.
Spectating counts toward your account
Watching replays and spectating live games registers on your account playtime. New players who spend hours spectating before jumping into their own matches often worry those hours disappear. They do not. The system logs spectating separately but it contributes to your overall presence. This matters for communities that look at engagement metrics when placing players or evaluating activity levels.
Closing note on staying engaged
Tracking your stats and understanding how the system works takes the guesswork out of improvement. Teams that know their numbers communicate better about strategy and preparation. Creed of Champions offers a structured environment where that kind of disciplined approach pays off. The community focuses on teamwork and steady growth rather than blame when games go sideways. As one member put it: "Creed of Champions is a great place to learn and play BAR in a friendly atmosphere. Training sessions, team gameplay, even some non-BAR stuff. Large cross section of abilities, time zones, and game mode interests." That kind of environment makes looking at your stats useful instead of stressful.