diff --git a/client.go b/client.go
index 41a9839..699d7f7 100644
--- a/client.go
+++ b/client.go
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ func loadClients() error {
 			if cx.Config.InterceptPillage == nil {
 				cx.Config.InterceptPillage = true
 			}
-			if cx.Config.Wartime == nil {
+			if len(cx.Config.Wartime) == 0 {
 				cx.Config.Wartime = `🛡Defend`
 			}
 		}