Using BAR lobby tweakdef commands and base64 settings without errors

Applying tweakdefs through !bset

BAR lobbies accept tweak configuration through !bset commands in the chat. The usual format looks like !bset Tweakdef <base64 encoded string>. This is handy when someone hands you a preset and you need it applied quickly.

A couple of practical catches trip people up:

• Paste the base64 string into tweakdefs, not tweakunits. These are different fields and the tweak will silently fail if it lands in the wrong one. This is the most common mistake.
• If you are pasting only one tweakdef, use the advanced options interface instead. The !bset command really shines when you are batching multiple presets. For a single tweak, the graphical UI is faster and less error-prone.

Default widgets disappeared

Players occasionally ask what happened when familiar widgets vanish — the scavenger boss timer, aggressivity displays, or other UI elements that were there yesterday. In many cases the answer is simple: a recent tweak or update broke something temporarily, and the fix is already queued for the next version.

If your widgets go missing after tinkering with settings:

• Check whether a lobby-wide tweak changed defaults — this happens during events or custom games.
• Reset widget config through the UI if the option exists.
• Ask in the support channels — someone has usually already hit the same issue.

Sharing presets with teammates

Tweakdef sharing is one of the better ways a coordinated team gets on the same page. If your squad wants identical unit settings, map parameters, or custom rules for a practice session, one person encodes the tweak and the rest paste it in. The base64 format means you get a single long string that reproduces the exact same configuration on any machine.

The process is clean when everyone knows the rules: tweakdefs for the base64 string, tweakunits for the separate field, and always double-check before hitting send.

Learning through shared setups

Coordinated teams that share settings, review replays together, and communicate clearly pull ahead faster than solo grinders. The habit of exchanging tweaks, discussing what works, and keeping the feedback constructive is exactly the kind of environment Creed of Champions builds around. Competitive play does not need to come with a side of hostility. Win with skill, teamwork, and respect.

"[Crd] One of the few places where you can for sure coordinate with people in matches with a good supportive attitude. Everybody tends to be understanding and constructive."