How to Share Unit Control — Multiple Players on One Army in BAR Co-op Games

Using the shared control command to let multiple players command the same units in versus-AI matches, plus how to understand your rating and rank icons.

Sharing control of units with the co-view command

Multiple players can control the same army in BAR versus-AI games. After the match starts, use the chat command !cv joinas [player name] where the player name is the account already controlling the units. This links your input to another player's faction, letting you share micro, economic management, and production queues across a single team.

Where to use co-view

This works in versus-AI matches where developers have used it to demo strategies together. It doesn't transfer to PvP matches because balanced games require one player per faction. Use co-view for learning sessions, mentor-student pairs, or just having fun with a friend on the same team.

Understanding rating and rank icons

Your BAR rating comes with visual rank icons displayed in the lobby. The full rating and lobby balance guide at beyondallreason.info/guide/rating-and-lobby-balance explains the rating system, skill brackets, and rank icon meanings in detail. Knowing what your rank represents helps you understand matchmaking behavior.

Creed of Champions

Sharing an army with a mentor for hands-on coaching multiplies the learning value of every match. Communities that facilitate this kind of cooperative learning help new players grow exponentially faster.

I love being able to communicate with my team, getting and sharing tips and constructive feedback on gameplay, and having a good spirited community.