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+# ukcc-lazer
+
+This repository contains all the resources for United Kingdom Community Cup 13 osu!(lazer) tournament client. 
+
+For information on how to setup and use the osu! lazer tournament client, see [D I O's YouTube tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_nFynsxKRs&t=371s&pp=ygUbb3N1IGxhemVyIHRvdXJuYW1lbnQgY2xpZW50) for a comprehensive overview. 
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+## How to use this repository
+
+1. Navigate to the osu!(lazer) tournament folder, usually `C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\osu\tournaments`, and clone this repository at this location. 
+2. in the osu!(lazer) tournament client on the Setup page, select `ukcc-lazer` from the Current Tournament drop down.
+
+## Thanks
+
+- All videos created by [kaetwo](https://linktr.ee/o.kae)
+- Mod icons originally by [-makoto yuki](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/forums/topics/265638?n=1), modified by myself.