iiii 1. General Overview

The #SaltyDuels (LSD) is a community event for the game Tom Clancy's - Rainbow Six Siege, taking place on August 31th starting at 2:00 PM
It is strictly reserved for subscribers to Sixquatre's Twitch channel.

All participants will compete in 1v1 matches on PC
Prize: PC Gamer Shooter II, supplied by FlowUp worth €1,299 ($1,429) and consisting of the following items (or equivalents depending on availability):
– MSI MAG Coreliquid 240R V2
– Intel Core i5-14600KF
– MSI B760-P Wifi DDR4
– Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR4 3200 MHz CL16
– Nvidia RTX 4060ti VERTO PNY
– Cooler Master MWE 750 Bronze V2
– MSI MAG FORGE 112R
– Kingston NV2 1To NVME

REMINDER & PREREQUISITES 

i – All players acknowledge that they fully accept the rules and conditions of the tournament.

i – By starting your first game, you confirm that you have READ and APPROVED all the pages in this document.

i – There is no age restriction. 

i – There is no level/rank restriction.

i - This tournament is reserved for subscribers to the Sixquatre Twitch channel.

i - Don't forget to download the TTS: SA Prod reserves the right to organize the tournament on the TTS (and therefore on the new season).

i – There are no handicaps in these #SaltyDuels (unlike in the past), you can play against whoever you want, however you want.

i – Users who do not comply with the prerequisites will be disqualified.

i – The production team reserves the right to validate and confirm the details of each user before, during, and after the tournament.

i – If any irregularities are found with a player, the tournament organizer reserves the right to disqualify the player without having to justify their decision.

i – The production team reserves the right to disqualify a player even after the tournament has ended.

i – The production team is particularly vigilant about the players' history and may disqualify a player after consulting the information/tools provided by third parties (Ubisoft, Moss, R6Tabs, Tracker, etc.).

i – Have a question or doubt about a rule? We invite you to enter your question in the search bar. If the answer does not appear or if there is still doubt, open a ticket on Challengermode right here, and explain your problem. An admin will respond to you.

i – The production team reserves the right to modify the rules without prior notice. All rule changes will take effect upon publication.

iiii 2. Conditions

Your checklist to participate :

i – Be available from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM and beyond on August 31, 2023.
i – Link your Discord and Twitch account to Challengermode.
- Subscribe to Sixquatre's Twitch channel
i – Have the playlist for all matches prepared.
i – Install and activate Moss for EVERY match (MOSS Tutorial)
i – Have your camera (or phone) ready and active for your appearances on the stream: (See THIS) 

iiii 3. Server 

The list of servers on which the matches will be played includes:

i – eu-central-1
i – eu-west-1
i – North Europe
i – West Europe

The server for casted matches will always be eu-central-1.

The default server location is eu-central-1. The server location can be changed if both teams agree to do so before the match.

The tournament organizer reserves the right to change the server location.

The maximum allowed ping to participate in the tournament is: 99 ms.
A player can file a protest if they can provide evidence that their opponent consistently had an average ping higher than 100 for three consecutive rounds.

iiii 4. Schedule for the Day

The check-in will open at 12:00 PM and close at 1:59 PM.
Make sure to complete the check-in within this time frame, otherwise your participation will be canceled.

⚠ Registering does not guarantee your spot; the check-in works on a first-come, first-served basis.

The tournament begins at 2:00 PM..

Some matches will be casted by Sixquatre, so pay attention to the chat for your match on Challengermode throughout the day!
If you start a match that was supposed to be casted, its outcome may not be counted.

You will manage the creation of your OWN match privately.

Before my match?

iii Regularly check the bracket on Challengermode (here)
iii 2. Stay always available in the chat of your match
iii 3. Clicking on your match in the bracket will give you access to a chat with your opponent, so that you can get organised. (Uplay, invitation, etc.) 
iii 4. I check that my match is not cast by Sixquatre
iii 5. I make sure my camera is working properly (no R6 lag, no phone overheating, etc.)
iii 6. I make sure that MOSS is running and that I have read the MOSS Tutorial
iii 7. I cut off the Sixquatre stream and don't follow any communication tools
iii 8. I carry out the map ban with my opponent directly on Challengermode
iii 9. I'm adding my opponent to Ubisoft Connect 
iii 10. We create the game (the one at the top of the bracket is the one who has to create the game if you haven't agreed)
iii 11. Start the game: Have fun!

If my opponent doesn't reply after 15 minutes -> I make a ticket on Challengermode and an administrator will come and give me the win by forfeit.

Match finished?

i – Screenshot of the scoreboard.
i – Enter the result on Challengermode, making sure that my username, the opponent's username, and the match score are clearly visible.

Protest ?

In case of a dispute regarding the results, an admin will intervene, and their decision will be final and indisputable.

Important: Sixquatre's stream is not the place to protest. Protesting on the live stream will result in TO (Technical Out), ban, and inability to participate in future events organized by SA Prod.

If the playlist settings are incorrect, it is your responsibility to report it before the start of the 3rd round of your match.

Once the 3rd round has started, you can no longer contest any playlist errors.

In case of a player disconnection, you are allowed to request 1 rehost per player per match. If you exceed the limit of one rehost per player per match, the last player to be disconnected will be disqualified from the tournament.

iiii 5. In-game settings

The tournament takes place exclusively on PC.

The bracket follows a single-elimination format and is played in Best of 1 (BO1) matches. The Final will be played as a Best of 3 (BO3).

The chosen maps are : House, Presidential Plane, Yacht, Favela and Outback

The game mode chosen for this #SaltyDuels is the Secure Area.

Here are the in-game settings that ALL PARTICIPANTS must prepare:

Match Settings
Hud Settings	Pro League
Number of Bans	4
Ban Timer	20
Number of Rounds	12
Attacker/Defender Role Swap	1
Overtime Rounds	3
Overtime Score Difference	2
Overtime Role Change	1
Objective Rotation Parameter	2
Objective Type Rotation	Rounds Played
Pick Phase Timer	15
Operator HP	100
Friendly Fire Damage	100
Friendly Fire in Prep Phase	No
Reverse Friendly Fire	No
Injured	20
Sprint	On
Lean	On
Death Duration	2
Death replay	No
Request Available per Team	1
Allow Requests From	Everyone
Timeout Duration	45
Secure time limit	15
Unsecure time limit	15
Preparation Phase Duration	30
Action Phase Duration	150

iiii 6. Moss 

In order to ensure fairness and avoid unresolved conflicts, the tournament requires the use of the anti-cheat software MOSS throughout its entirety. This software captures screenshots of your in-game point of view to detect any form of wallhack and gathers a series of information that we can analyze to counter any in-game aiming assistance. 

It is crucial to note that MOSS must be running for EVERY SINGLE ONE of your matches. If an opponent claims that you are using third-party software and you cannot provide us with your MOSS data, you will IMMEDIATELY LOSE THE MATCH.. 

To assist you, we have created a tutorial: MOSS Tutorial.
If any issues persist, you can always create a ticket on the Challengermode page
Please also ensure that you install and test the software before the tournament to verify its functionality and ensure it does not cause any performance issues.

iiii 7. Cheating & Unsportsmanlike Behavior

The use of third-party software, any form of alteration of the game code or servers, or any collection of information obtained by watching the match broadcast during the game with the intention or possibility of creating an unfair advantage for a team or player, is prohibited.

Streaming the match during the game, with the intention or purpose of creating an unfair advantage for a team or player, is prohibited.

All programs that enable remote access to a PC and/or modify, mask, or hide an IP address, including but not limited to the following list, will be subject to immediate penalty: TeamViewer, Parsec, RemotePC, LogMeIn, Remote Desktop Manager, Chrome Remote Desktop, Windows VPN, NordVPN, ProtonVPN, OpenVPN, Tor Network...

Also banned from the competition is the Nahimic software, which contains a feature that cannot be detected by MOSS and gives it an advantage.

Any action aimed at gaining an unfair advantage is prohibited. This includes the use of scripts, bugs, and glitches of any kind. If a team exploits a bug or glitch during a match, it will result in a loss of the round representing the round in which the bug or glitch was used. Upon a second violation of this rule, the player will be disqualified.

Any issues that occur during a match, from start to finish, must be reported immediately and cannot be reported retroactively, as this would be considered acceptance of the issue by the opposing player.

A player can receive a warning and a ban if they commit any of the following offenses:

i – Refusing to follow production instructions
i – Expressing disagreement through words or actions towards other players
i – Using insulting language and/or gestures towards other players
i – Engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior during a match
i – Exploiting a bug/glitch to gain an advantage over the opponent
i – Griefing/Trolling
i – Ghosting
i – Spamming
i – Streamhacking / Streamsniping
i – Deceiving or misleading a competition coordinator
i – Going through non-destructible walls, objects, surfaces, etc. at any time
i – Shooting through non-destructible walls/floors/ceilings/objects
i – Spawn kill l’attaquant dans les 2 premières secondes de la phase d’action (> 2:58 restantes).
i – Repeatedly using prohibited skins (Headgear, Uniforms, Operator Drones & Abilities)

If your opponent spawnkills you before the 2:58 remaining, you must report it in the match chat at the end of the round (if you win that round, you keep the point; if you lose, you have the choice of keep the result or replay the round).

The use or exploitation of bugs and exploits, whether known or unknown, is considered unsportsmanlike behavior and reflects poorly on the player, the game, and the tournament.
Players are prohibited from intentionally using bugs, glitches, or exploits, regardless of whether they provide a perceived or tangible advantage to the player. If a technical issue arises and results in a bug or problem in the game, players are required to resolve it, either by using a rehost or by requesting a technical pause during the match.

Any modifications to the match or its result will be at the sole discretion of the administrators.

Any player caught cheating will be subject to immediate disqualification. All players must adhere to the code of conduct outlined in the regulations and Ubisoft's code of conduct.

Players and teams are expected to strive to give their best throughout the tournament. If a player or team is found to be colluding or acting in a manner that negatively affects or "fixes" a match, or if they play to the advantage of another player in the tournament, they may, at the sole discretion of the administrators, be disqualified and banned from future participation in the tournament.

iiii 8. Your username

The players' names must adhere to the following guidelines:

i – Names must not be offensive, obscene, or vulgar (as determined by the tournament organizers at their sole discretion).

i – Names must not contain trademarks, trade names, or equivalent third-party intellectual property without permission, such as in the case of sponsorship.

i – Names must remain consistent throughout the tournament and can only be changed with the administrators' approval.

Tournament administrators may request players to change their team or player name for any reason, and such requests should not be debated by the player in question. Failure to comply may result in immediate and irreversible disqualification from the tournament.

iiii 9. Cashprize

Cashprize is a PC Gamer Shooter II, supplied by FlowUp worth €1,299 ($1,429) and consisting of the following items (or equivalents depending on availability):
– MSI MAG 240R V2 BLACK
– Intel 14600KF
– MSI PRO B760-P DDR4
– Kingston 2x8gb 3200MHZ
– RTX 4060Ti PNY
– Cooler Master MWE 750 Bronze V2
– MSI MAG FORGE 112R
– Kingston NV2 1To NVME

iiii 10. Skins

The only allowed operator skins (headgear & uniforms) are:

i – Base skins
i – Pro League skins (Golden packs)
i – Esports cosmetics (Pilot Program and all cosmetics under the R6Share program, including regional esports cosmetics)
i – Esports Pack skins

No drone skins or operator ability skins are allowed.

Weapon skins and charms are not subject to any restrictions.

If your opponent is using skins, you must report it in the match chat at the end of the round where you noticed the usage. (If you win that round, you keep the point; if you lose, you have the choice to keep the result or replay the round.)

In case of repeated use of unauthorized skins, the staff is authorized to apply a sanction, which may include altering the match result entirely.

iiii 11. Your Stream & Communication

You are welcome to stream the #SaltyDuels on your personal channel if you wish.

You are responsible for the integrity of your match, so feel free to add a delay (which we recommend).

It will be impossible to protest a match for (suspicion of) streamhacking.

Don't forget to use the #SaltyDuels in the title of your livestream or in your communications on Twitter and social media!

The staff of Salty Academy / SA Prod. reserves the right to add, modify any of the rules stated above, as well as the participation of registered players. At any time, without prior notice and without having to provide any justification that it deems unnecessary.

If you do not agree with all or part of these regulations, we apologize. Please note that it is not too late to cancel your participation.

On the camera, we need to see your face, preferably from a 3/4 rear angle.

You must have selected an audio source so that we can hear the sound from your phone!
The production reserves the right to use your microphone at any time during the streaming.

Casted matches will be indicated by a small icon in the bracket. obs twitch stream cast
An administrator will contact you via the Challengermode chat to let you know that your match has been cast.
You still need to mapban!
The observer will send you your links to share the cameras as soon as possible. More information here

Yes, you can subscribe here.

Casted matches will be indicated by a small icon in the bracket. obs twitch stream cast
An administrator will contact you through the Challengermode chat to provide you with the Ubisoft Connect username of the observer and the link to display their camera on the Twitch stream.

Le protest can only be made via Challengermode, and here are the conditions to follow:
i – Submit the protest within 15 minutes following the end of the match by opening a ticket (More information)
i – Provide the admins with evidence to support the protest (Clips, Screenshot). In the absence of proof, the admin cannot make a decision on the protest.
i – Capture a screenshot of the final score.
The final and irrevocable decision rests with the tournament admin team.

Important: Sixquatre's stream is not the place to protest. Protesting on the live stream will result in TO (Technical Out), ban, and inability to participate in future events organized by SA Prod.

MOSS anti-cheat is mandatory throughout the duration of the tournament!

To download it, simply click here

If you encounter any issues, please follow the tutorial here

In case of a dispute, if you fail to provide the MOSS match archive to the admin, you will be disqualified from the tournament.

In case of a protest or any other situation, you will receive a link to a Google Drive to upload your MOSS file.
This link will be provided to you by an admin.

No MOSS = Disqualification

A player can receive a warning and a ban if they commit any of the following offenses:

i – Refusing to follow production instructions
i – Refusing to turn on their camera
i – Expressing disagreement through words or actions towards other players
i – Using insulting language and/or gestures towards other players
i – Engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior during a match
i – Exploiting a bug/glitch to gain an advantage over the opponent
i – Griefing/Trolling
i – Ghosting
i – Spamming
i – Streamhacking / Streamsniping
i – Deceiving or misleading a competition coordinator
i – Going through non-destructible walls, objects, surfaces, etc. at any time
i – Shooting through non-destructible walls/floors/ceilings/objects
i – Spawn killing the attacker within the first 2 seconds of the action phase
i – Repeatedly using prohibited skins (Headgear, Uniforms, Operator Drones & Abilities)

Yes, you can stream your journey during the #SaltyDuels.
We only ask you to add "#SaltyDuels" in the title of your stream.

You are responsible for the integrity of your match, so feel free to add a delay (which we recommend).

In order to ensure fairness and avoid unresolved conflicts, the tournament requires the use of the anti-cheat software MOSS throughout its entirety. This software captures screenshots of your in-game point of view to detect any form of wallhack and gathers a series of information that we can analyze to counter any in-game aiming assistance. 

It is crucial to note that MOSS must be running for EVERY SINGLE ONE of your matches. If an opponent claims that you are using third-party software and you cannot provide us with your MOSS data, you will IMMEDIATELY LOSE THE MATCH.. 

To assist you, we have created a tutorial: MOSS Tutorial.
If any issues persist, you can always create a ticket on the Challengermode page
Please also ensure that you install and test the software before the tournament to verify its functionality and ensure it does not cause any performance issues.

Cashprize is a PC Gamer Shooter II, supplied by FlowUp worth €1,299 ($1,429) and consisting of the following items (or equivalents depending on availability):
– MSI MAG Coreliquid 240R V2
– Intel Core i5-14600KF
– MSI B760-P Wifi DDR4
– Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR4 3200 MHz CL16
– Nvidia RTX 4060ti VERTO PNY
– Cooler Master MWE 750 Bronze V2
– MSI MAG FORGE 112R
– Kingston NV2 1To NVME

The maximum allowed ping to participate in the tournament is: 99 ms. ping abuse

A player can file a protest if they can provide evidence that their opponent consistently had an average ping higher than 100 for three consecutive rounds.

The maps are : cartes maps mapool mapol
iiiii – House
iiiii – Presidential plane
iiiii – Yacht
iiiii – Favela
iiiii – Outback
They are displayed directly with the match settings on the tournament page here

To take part in Salty Academy events, you need :

i – Follow Sixquatre on Twitter
i – Follow LaSaltyAcademy on Twitter
i – Being a student (subscribed) to Sixquatre's Twitch channel: here

The only allowed operator skins (headgear & uniforms) are:

i – Base skins
i – Pro League skins (Golden packs)
i – Esports cosmetics (Pilot Program and all cosmetics under the R6Share program, including regional esports cosmetics)
i – Esports Pack skins

No drone skins or operator ability skins are allowed.

Weapon skins and charms are not subject to any restrictions.

If your opponent is using skins, you must report it in the match chat at the end of the round where you noticed the usage. (If you win that round, you keep the point; if you lose, you have the choice to keep the result or replay the round.)

In case of repeated use of unauthorized skins, the staff is authorized to apply a sanction, which may include altering the match result entirely.

The player at the top of the bracket is responsible for creating the game if neither party has agreed to do so. host manche match partie creer creation création

The server for casted matches will always be eu-central-1. host heberger

The default server location is eu-central-1. The server location can be changed if both teams agree to do so before the match.

The list of servers on which the matches will be played includes:
i – eu-central-1
i – eu-west-1
i – North Europe
i – West Europe

All operators are playable during the tournament.
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There is no quarantine period observed for new operators.

Result validation is done directly on the match page. Both players need to enter the results.
Please take a screenshot of the end of the game showing the score.
If the entered results do not match between the two parties, an administrator will be called to validate the outcome.

Before the start of the tournament, you need to complete the check-in between 1:00 PM and 1:59 PM to confirm your registration for the #SaltyDuels..

After this time, if you have not validated the check-in you will not be able to take part in the tournament.

⚠ Registering does not guarantee your spot; the check-in works on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are on challengermode and encounter error 401, here are the instructions to follow:
i – Open the tournament link in a different browser or in the Challengermode app.
i – Register using your email address, not through Discord, Twitch, or other services.

If the problem persists, please contact challengermode support directly here connections connection erreur error

To unsubscribe, just go to the tournament page here

If the playlist settings are incorrect, it is your responsibility to report it before the start of the 3rd round of your match. 
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Once the 3rd round has started, you can no longer contest any playlist errors.

If your issue is not listed in the FAQ:

Open a ticket on Challengermode page via the tournament page and explain your problem. An administrator will get back to you.

WARNING, we receive a high volume of requests during events, and we will only respond to those that do not have an answer in the FAQ.