Setting Up Custom Games and Accessing Gun Files in Rainbow Six Siege
Summary
In this article, we address several questions about Rainbow Six Siege, including how to set up a custom game, how to access gun files, the possibility of a dual pistol operator, the cancelled Area 51 map, lighting in the game’s menu, and changes to the game’s map playlists. We also discuss control improvements and the monitoring of certain operator abilities. Finally, we touch on the test server, a potential seven-man roster, and the idea of a canine unit operator.
Table of Contents
- Setting up a Custom Game
- Accessing Gun Files
- Dual Pistol Operator
- Cancelled Area 51 Map
- Lighting in the Game’s Menu
- Changes to Map Playlists
- Control Improvements
- Test Server and Other Ideas
Setting up a Custom Game
One question we received was about how to set up a custom 5v5 game in Rainbow Six Siege. The answer is simple: go to the playlist section of the game, select custom game, and set it up with your friends.
Accessing Gun Files
Another question was about accessing the game’s guns in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop file format to make skins. Unfortunately, there are no files available for this purpose. However, you can take a screenshot of the weapon in full screen view and edit it in Photoshop.
Dual Pistol Operator
A question was raised about the possibility of an operator with dual pistols in the game. While it’s a cool idea, it hasn’t been prototyped yet.
Cancelled Area 51 Map
Another question was about the Area 51 map, which was cancelled. Unfortunately, we have no plans to revive it at this time.
Lighting in the Game’s Menu
A question was asked about the lighting in the game’s menu. The answer is that it’s a cube map used to light characters.
Changes to Map Playlists
Rainbow Six Siege has 20 maps, which can be difficult for new players to learn. To help with this, the game has introduced a newcomer playlist with only four maps that are also part of the ranked playlist. The number of maps in the ranked playlist has been reduced from 18 to 1 to make it more competitive and easier to learn.
Control Improvements
In terms of control improvements, players can now disable auto-reload when out of ammo, which currently overrides weapon swap. Additionally, barbed wire, deployable shields, and drones taken over do not count towards the gadget challenge as they are not operator abilities. Goyo’s bulk and shield are being monitored for balance, and there are no plans for map interaction at the moment.
Test Server and Other Ideas
The article also discusses the test server version of Rainbow Six, which allows players to try out early content and provide feedback. One suggestion is to have a seven-man roster for Rainbow Six teams, similar to rugby or hockey subs, but this may not work well in the game due to the need for communication and knowledge among players. The idea of a canine unit operator for the next season is also mentioned, but the question of whether players are comfortable with shooting a dog is raised. We encourage readers to keep sending in questions for the Rainbow Six Tech Support.
Conclusion
Rainbow Six Siege continues to evolve and improve, with changes to map playlists, control improvements, and the introduction of a newcomer playlist. While some ideas, such as a dual pistol operator or a canine unit operator, may not be in the works right now, the Rainbow Six team is always open to feedback and suggestions from players.
