WeAreSiege

WeAreSiege was a specialized web application designed for Rainbow Six Siege esports fans to create personalized banners and profile pictures using their own nicknames. This project was developed alongside the Six Invitational 2021 tournament and achieved remarkable success in the esports community.

Project Overview

Created as a quick passion project during the Six Invitational 2021 event, WeAreSiege allowed Rainbow Six Siege fans to generate custom banners and animated GIFs featuring their gaming nicknames. Despite being developed with limited time constraints, the project gained massive traction and was widely adopted by the community.

Key Achievements

• Massive Success: Generated over 1,000+ custom banners and GIFs
• Community Adoption: Content was widely shared across Twitter and social media
• Official Recognition: Advertised and promoted by esports teams and Ubisoft partners
• Viral Impact: Became a go-to tool for Six Invitational 2021 fans
• Social Media Integration: Generated content was extensively used in tweets and profiles

Features

• Custom Banner Generation: Create personalized banners with user nicknames
• Animated GIF Creation: Generate dynamic animated profile content
• Rainbow Six Siege Branding: Official game aesthetics and tournament theming
• Instant Download: Quick generation and download of custom graphics
• Mobile Responsive: Accessible on all devices for maximum reach
• Social Media Ready: Optimized formats for Twitter, Discord, and other platforms

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js with React for fast development and deployment
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for rapid UI development
• Image Processing: Cloudinary for dynamic image generation and manipulation
• Backend Services: Google Firebase for real-time data and hosting
• Deployment: Vercel for global edge deployment

Development Context

This was a small-scale project developed under tight time constraints to coincide with the Six Invitational 2021 tournament. Despite the limited development time, the project’s success exceeded all expectations:

• Timeline: Rapid development during the tournament period
• Scope: Focused feature set for maximum impact
• Community: Organically grew through social media sharing
• Recognition: Gained attention from official Ubisoft partners and esports teams

Project Legacy

While the project is no longer active, WeAreSiege demonstrated the power of community-focused tools during major esports events. The success of generating over 1,000 custom graphics and achieving viral adoption on social media platforms showcased the potential for quick, targeted applications in the esports ecosystem.

Live Demo

The original application can be viewed at wearesiegev2.vercel.app (archived).