So today I wanna talk about figuring out who’s really helping your team win versus who’s just kinda… there. I kept getting stuck in games, feeling like I was playing okay but still losing way too much. Totally frustrating, right? Heard some folks mention “BAV” and “TAR” stats being useful for this, sounded like gibberish at first. But I was desperate enough to dig in and try it myself.
First Step: Making Heads or Tails of These Letters
Okay, first thing: What the heck do BAV and TAR even mean? Took me way longer than it should’ve! Asked around, checked some stuff online (basically just googled like crazy). Here’s the super simple breakdown I finally got:
- TAR = Total Actions Ratio: This one’s like counting how much stuff a player is doing overall – you know, shots taken, passes made, tackles attempted. Basically how busy they look.
- BAV = Beneficial Actions Value: This is the gold. It tries to measure what actually matters and helps the team win. Think goals that really put the team ahead, passes that turned into goals, tackles that stopped a surefire attack. Stuff that directly impacted the score.
So TAR shows activity, BAV tries to show actual value from that activity. Seemed kinda obvious once I got it, but it wasn’t at first!
My Messy Testing Phase
I picked my favorite strategy game – the one where teamwork is everything but it’s hard to tell who’s pulling weight. Found a tool (there are a few out there) that actually tracks this kinda stuff for my games. Spent a whole weekend downloading replays, running them through this tool, feeling like some kind of data detective.
Started comparing the numbers it spat out. Some players had HUGE TAR scores – constantly clicking, attacking, shooting. Like non-stop action heroes. But their BAV? Often pretty low. Meant they were busy, sure, but a lot of that action wasn’t actually translating into wins. Maybe bad shots, pointless attacks, wasting resources.
Other players? Totally different story. Lower TAR, maybe looked quieter on the field. But their BAV? Way higher. Means when they did do something, it counted. A perfectly timed pass, defending the right spot at the right time, scoring a critical goal when it mattered. These players weren’t noisy, but man, did they get stuff done.
Had some real facepalm moments. Saw my own stats from a bad loss… high TAR (I was buzzing around!), abysmal BAV. Ouch. Was just running around like a headless chicken, wasting effort. That stung, but it was a needed wake-up call.
How I Actually Use This Now (It’s Easier Than You Think)
I don’t do crazy deep dives every single game anymore. Who has time for that? Here’s the simple routine I figured out works for me:
- Focus on Key Plays: After a game, especially a win or a close loss, I think back: “What were the 2-3 actions that REALLY swung the game?” Then I check the stats – who made those plays? Did that player have other good moves (high BAV), or was it a one-off?
- Spot the Busy-Bodies: Keep an eye out for players consistently rocking high TAR but low BAV. They’re often the ones soaking up resources without getting results. Maybe they need different roles.
- Find the Silent Winners: Look for players with solid BAV scores, even if their TAR isn’t maxed out. These are your MVPs! Protect them, give them room to do their magic, listen if they suggest things.
- Fix Myself First: Always check my own BAV score! Am I busy or beneficial? Am I doing things that push the team towards winning? Or just chasing stats? Brutal honesty required here.
It’s not about crunching numbers non-stop. It’s about understanding what those numbers mean. Knowing the difference between being busy and being truly useful changed how I see my own play and my teammates. Now I can spot the difference between flashy garbage and quiet gold much easier. Give it a shot!
