Server Commands and FAQ

Playback Commands

Run these from the local CS2 server console. The canonical reference is docs/COMMANDS.md.

Start

dtr_config_status
dtr_runtime
dtr_doctor "<manifest.json>"
dtr_preset 0x15
dtr_go seq "<manifest.json>" 0

dtr_go validates the plan and restarts the game round. Use dtr_arm for the same seq/round plan without a restart.

Plans

Command	Action
dtr_go seq <manifest> [round]	Run a sequence
dtr_go round <manifest> <round>	Run one source round
dtr_stop sequence	Stop future sequence/playoff scheduling
dtr_stop replay	Release active replay control, keep buffers loaded
dtr_stop slot <slot>	Release one slot
dtr_stop all	Clear active replay and scheduling
dtr_unload <slot>	Release slot, buffer, and presentation lease

dtr_playoff on continues an exhausted sequence with SteamID-matched full-buy openings. Mixed playoff rounds omit scoreboard, chat, and voice.

Common Controls

Command	Default
dtr_preset 0x15	Weapons + Steam identity + voice
dtr_align default	Weapons, projectiles, crosshair, left hand on
dtr_replay_identity steam	Demo name and SteamID64
dtr_match off	Scoreboard presentation off
dtr_cosmetics off	Cosmetic alignment off
dtr_handoff death_contact_c4 slot	Per-slot death/kill/contact; C4 releases all
dtr_handoff_360 on 420 los	Native 360 replay perception
dtr_partial 1	Allow a reduced bot lineup
dtr_playoff off	Stop after the sequence
dtr_voice_auto on / dtr_chat_auto on	Automatic media replay

dtr_align handoff_safe changes only left-hand desired writes. dtr_match, full cosmetics, and playoff remain opt-in.

Diagnostics

Command	Checks
dtr_runtime	ABI, capabilities, runtime build
dtr_doctor [manifest]	Install, map, manifest, slots, providers
dtr_bots	Eligible bots and ownership
dtr_status <slot>	Replay cursor and slot state
bc_status / bh_status	Native BotController / BotHider

demotracer.config.json beside DemoTracer.dll stores persistent defaults. Reload it with dtr_config_reload; console changes are temporary.

Common Failures

• ABI/capability mismatch: stop CS2 and replace the complete Playback Bundle.
• Map mismatch: load the manifest map.
• Too few bots: keep dtr_partial 1, add bots, and run dtr_bots.
• Identity unavailable: remove duplicate BotHider publishers and run bh_status.
• Visible-name kick fails: use dtr_kick slot <slot>.
• No voice: check voice/roundXX.dtv, dtr_voice_auto status, and dtr_runtime.