Widgets can improve or ruin the Beyond All Reason experience depending on which ones players choose. This guide covers practical widget recommendations and economy management after winning frontline engagements.
What is the best frontline strategy after winning a fight?
Winning a frontline fight creates a short window where the defeated units leave behind valuable reclaim. The most efficient response is to build a line of static defenses slightly behind the frontline, retreat behind them, and reclaim the wreckage. This approach converts a temporary tactical win into permanent economic advantage.
The alternative is to push forward aggressively. This works when the front player still has an army advantage, but risks overextending into enemy counterattack range.
Which widgets should BAR players use?
Keep widget usage focused on information and economy awareness. The most valuable widgets show:
- Energy efficiency charts: Compare wind, solar, fusion, and advanced fusion output at a glance
- Economy bars: Track metal and energy income versus expenditure to avoid stalls
- Strategic icon overlays: Display unit type icons on the minimap for faster battlefield recognition
Avoid widgets that automate micro or make decisions for you. These get banned in ranked matches and deprive you of the practice needed to improve.
Why can players not build custom maps in BAR?
The development team restricts custom map creation because they cannot guarantee clean code in user-generated content. This same reasoning partly extends to certain community widgets. Any tool that modifies gameplay code introduces security and balance risks.
Key takeaways
- After winning a frontline fight, build static defenses behind the line and reclaim the wreckage
- Use widgets for information and economy tracking, not automated micro
- Custom map tools are restricted due to code security concerns
- Energy efficiency charts and economy bars are the most useful widgets for newer players