it was a close match, with the loser in the lead for the majority of the time. the winner eventually managed to pull through, but not without a fight.

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gaben.
50.8%-49.2%

[r1m3] results

[pattern recognition]
art and track by @ EggBoite#6969
- disney channel
- triangles/eyes/chaos
- mlg era memes/conspiracy theories/mysteries

[sources]
All-Star - Smash Mouth (MLG-Era Memes)
Shrek 5 Official Trailer - Cold Ones (MLG-Era Memes)
The Next Episode - Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre (MLG-Era Memes)
Candace Round 1 - Phineas and Ferb DS (Disney XD)
Sandstorm - Darude (MLG-Era Memes)
Triangulation - Phineas and Ferb (Triangles, Disney XD)
Hitmarker SFX (MLG-Era Memes)
Paralyzer - Finger Eleven (MLG-Era Memes (I think))

funny pattern recognition track

[pattern recognition]
art by @ EggBoite#6969
- disney channel
- triangles/eyes/chaos
- mlg era memes/conspiracy theories/mysteries

[sources]
omfg - hello [mlg]
brad breeck - gravity falls theme [ ]
x files theme [mlg era memes, mysteries, conspiracy theories]
eurobeat brony - discord [chaos]
dr dre ft. snoop dogg - the next episode [mlg]

victory! pattern recognition

[transmission 01 - commander video]
art by @ pppp#0710

[sources]
pascal michael stiefel - trainwreck of electro swing [indie platformers]
rayman legends - castle rock [rhythm games]
dj shadow ft. de la soul - rocket fuel [space]
nerdout - imposter imperceptible [space]
yakuza 0 - baka mitai [rhythm games]
kawai sprite - fresh [rhythm games]
smash mouth - all star [celestial objects]

[incoming transmission - 01] train fuel

Track: @phase999
Character Art: twitter.com/DrawinDev
Character Represented: Over Justice

- Songs from Studio Trigger properties
(Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Promare)
- Songs from Gainax properties
(Neon Genesis Evangelion, Napping Princess, Dead Leaves)
- Songs related to the police, jails, and the justice system
(Sound of da Police, I Don't Wanna Be Free, Ace Attorney)

Sources:
Hiroyuki Sawano feat. Laco - NEXUS (Trigger)
Sayonara Ponytail - Shin Sekai Koukyougaku (Trigger)
Tanaka Kouhei - Fly High (Gainax)
Electric Light Orchestra - Twilight (Gainax)
Miles Malone - This is Our Time (Jails - Hoxton Breakout)
TeddyLoid - Dancefloor Orgy (Gainax)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Opening Theme (Police)
Shin Sakiura feat. AAAMYYY - NIGHT RUNNING (Trigger)
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney - Cornered (Justice System)
Run The Jewels - Legend Has It (Jails - Music Video)
Jamiroquai - Runaway (Offsource)

Thank you for dining with S.A.L.T.
discord.gg/eyuxVS4

Twilight Nexus

[THIS TRACK IS PART OF AN ONGOING CROSSOVER WITH THE STRANGE ALTERNATIVE LEADER TOURNAMENT. FIND THEM IN THE LINKS BELOW.]
https://soundcloud.com/salt-part-fivepointfive
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xOcdS0v7-7phEyjhbdAw

Title: What We Gonna Do?
Characters Represented: Sunshine Stitches, Over Justice
Art: Ender#3711, Devdrawin
Arrangement: CheeseFestivities
Sources:
Gallant OnesMODv (Promare) - Hiroyuki Sawano [Trigger]
Babs Seed (My Little Pony) - Daniel Ingram [Toys]
Chase Time Trial (Lego City Undercover) [Justice System/Toys]
Fuck the Police - N.W.A. [Justice System]
Goodbye (Bear in the Big Blue House) - Peter Lurye [Pre-School Shows]
Doctor - Jack Stauber [Medical Practices]
Cruel Angel's Thesis [Neon Genesis Evangelion] - [Gainax]
Haunted and Unwanted - NateWantsToBattle [Creepypasta]
Don't Get Captured - Run the Jewels [Justice System]
Friends with Lyrics (Sonic Mania) - Chi-Chi, Hyper Potions [Classic Sonic]
Fly Away (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) - TeddyLoid [Gainax]

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Sunshine Stitches (Doc McStuffins from Doc McStuffins + Tails Doll from Sonic R)
-Toys, Stuffed Animals, and Media Based on Them
(You've Got a Friend In Me, My Little Pony, Barbie Girl)
-TV Shows Aimed at Pre-Schoolers
(Sesame Street, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer)
-Games in the Classic Sonic Continuity
(Sonic R, Sonic 3, Sonic Mania)
-Music related to Medical Practices and Internet Creepypasta
(Trauma Center, Scrubs, Slender: The Eight Pages)

Over Justice
- Songs from Studio Trigger properties
(Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Promare)
- Songs from Gainax properties
(Neon Genesis Evangelion, Napping Princess, Dead Leaves)
- Songs related to the police, jails, and the justice system
(Sound of Da Police, I Don't Wanna Be Free, Ace Attorney)

[SALT x When Worlds Collide] Phase 2 ~ What We Gonna Do?

Track: @abluetomato
Character Art: @user-780418779
Character Represented: Top Tutorialists

- Songs from 3D Sonic Games (Excluding songs that relate to Knuckles)
(City Escape, His World, Sonic Heroes)
- Songs from Legend of Zelda games featuring sidekicks
(Watch Out!, Great Fairy Fountain, Midna's Lament)
- Songs featuring characters who interrupt gameplay
(How to Use FLUDD, Hau/Hop Battle Theme, Toadsworth Screaming in the Sewers)
- Songs related to tutorials and training
(Gonna Fly Now, Your Best Friend, Brain Training)

Sources Used:
Punch-Out!!  - Jogging (Training)

Thank you for dining with S.A.L.T.
discord.gg/eyuxVS4

Hit 'Em, Mac!

Track: @beat5kids
Character Art: twitter.com/DrawinDev
Character Represented: Peacock

- Songs from games developed by Lab Zero and Future Club
(Skullgirls, Indivisible)
- Songs from indie fighting games
(Rivals of Aether, Brawlhalla, Lethal League)
- Songs from media inspired by the rubberhose/Fleischer style
(Cuphead, SOXNSANDALS, Betty Boop)
- Songs composed by Michiru Yamane
(Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance)

Sources Used:
Kai Kennedy - hahahahahahmyheadhurtshahahaha (Lab Zero/Future Club)
Cerebrawl - Please Call The Police (Indie Fighters)
OR30 -【Clover】Help Me (Peacock - Rubberhose)
Steven Universe - Drift Away (Rubberhose)

Thank you for dining with S.A.L.T.
discord.gg/eyuxVS4

pleasepleasehelpme

This track was made by: @carmelfunny
This artpiece was made by: cinnamonspiders 𓆏#2633
Discord Server Link: discord.gg/RYegjnaVkS
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[STREAMING-CHAN]

Wwwwwhy, who's this marching youngster from the city that never sleeps? Well, it's nobody other than the well renown and lovable Streaming-chan, of course, and she's maneuvered her way into the Hunter Exam! Her unyielding charm, undying fanbase, and unbreakable set of sources is sure to give her the edge in this competition. It's time for the last call, and she's positively ready to go, go, go for the win!

-Songs from VA-11HALL-A, and other Cyberpunk media
(Go Go Streaming Chan!, Everyday is Night, Your love is a Drug, Shine Spark)
(Astral Chain, Cyberpunk 2077, Cowboy Bebop, Watch Dogs)

-Songs related to Bars and Alcohol, as well as any other type of Drink
(SHOTS, Hold My Liquor, Rave Dancetune, Hot Milk)

-Songs from Games with Twitch Interaction
(Dead Cells, Streets of Rogue, Party Hard, Jackbox Series)

- Songs directly related to Streaming Services, and songs made by/for Streamers
(Twitch Prime's Main Theme, PRAYER - OnlyFans, The Seventh Time, Initialize)
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Original Sources:
- Cogworld - ClusterTruck (Twitch Interactive Games)
- Cats on Mars - Cowboy Bebop (Cyberpunk)
- Savior - Tsuko G. / Astral Chain (Cyberpunk)
- Aaron Burr, Sir - Hamilton (Bars)
- Onlyfans - PRAYER ft. Yung Trench (Streaming Services)

Cats & Cogs

holy fucking SHIT 78 votes. buildup by eggboite but holy shit thanks

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night bite.
51.3%-48.7%

[r2m2] results

[CREDIT TO JUNIPER FOR THE RENDER]

[CHARACTER: Windows Warriors]
- Edutainment games
- Pre-2000s PC adventure games
- Songs from various Microsoft OS's, or using sounds from them
- Songs about/related to computers

Sources:
Ghost - Delta Heavy (Computers)
リサフランク420 / 現代のコンピュー - Vektroid (Computers)
Windowdipper - Jib Kidder (Computers)
Computers - Rowdy Rebel (Computers)
Windows 95 Remix 2016 - madxruler (Microsoft OS Sounds)
20 Second Countdown 3 - Kahoot (Edutainment)
Software Upgrade - Poppy (Computers)
Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe (Used in "First Computer Virus?")
So Open (feat. Eleanor Forte) - Jakeneutron (Computers)
Protogent Rap (Computers)
20 Second Countdown 2 - Kahoot (Edutainment)
Mama Papa Brickolini - LEGO Island (2000s Adventure Games)

[DAY 12 - ULTIMUS] DeltaVirus

an eight character bracket with no stakes. make sure to tune in.
ran by @orange-lasagna-cat, who makes the uncredited tracks.
playlist art by @maruin-vevo

funny pattern recognition track

[no stakes bracket] - [all kids out of the pool]