It depends on what type of mod,
if you have lots of units then of course you should stick with the normal way,
but if you only controlled 1 unit then you could use maybe a leaderboard.
Really it depends on what is easiest and most effective.
What I think I'm going to do, is have floating text for your stamina, and use the HP/MP blizzard style, aswell as have all the player stats in a leaderboard if you decide to view that one.
i dont like floating text in any form when u have multiple units on the field then all u see are these white blobs i think the noraml way would be the best