On today's episode of the Guess the Lines podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar tries to comfort Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk after his Night Rider tweets fell on deaf ears before heading into this week's games. Together, they discuss if Shook has moved the needle for Team Vitality, whether Freeze's injury is too much for H2k-Gaming to overcome, and if it's finally time to jump aboard the NiGHT hype train. They close by giving out their best bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Roug...
Jul 06, 2016•1 hr 1 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the increasingly clear cut NA LCS as we head into the halfway point. Together, they discuss whether CLG taking a map against Immortals means anything for their long term success, how Team Liquid’s move to Fabbbyyy will affect them over the long term, and the most important match-ups in the Cloud9 v. Immortals series. They close with their smart money bets of the we...
Jun 30, 2016•1 hr 1 min
On today's episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk try to find some value in this harsh, Best-of-Two EU LCS world. Together, they discuss if the Unicorns of Love have made an actual leap in their play, whether Schalke 04 is a "good bad team" or a "bad good team", and why Fnatic v. G2 Esports will be awesome for fans and TERRIBLE for gamblers. They close with their best bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Pod...
Jun 29, 2016•57 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down Week 4 of the NA LCS. Together, they discuss whether Cloud9 or EnVyUS are the rightful heir to the third seed in North America, if Team Liquid or Counter Logic Gaming did enough last week to be seen as threats moving forward, and TSM’s incredible hold on the North American region. They close with their smart money bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts ...
Jun 23, 2016•58 min
On this special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk finally track down Week Four's EU LCS gambling lines on Unikrn. They break down each game's line, where they see the value, and give out their smart money bets of the week. They also let a lot of rage loose on some of the most crazy lines they've seen in a loooong time. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with every episode here: ihttps://itunes...
Jun 23, 2016•20 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down a disappointing Week 3 and what that has in store for Week 4. Together, they discuss whether Schalke has stepped up as a potential playoff team, the fall of Team Vitality's mid laner, how Expect managed to emulate Kikis despite having two different playstyles, and how ROCCAT's terrible play broke Chase's heart. They promise a bonus episode featuring the gambling lines is coming so...
Jun 22, 2016•57 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the upcoming NA LCS Week Three match-ups. Together, they discuss whether Team Liquid is poised for a bounce back week, if Team EnVyUs is severely underrated or simply untested, and whether Cloud9 is deserving of all the optimism currently headed their way. They close with their smart money picks of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with eve...
Jun 16, 2016•59 min
On this special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk finally track down this week's EU LCS gambling lines on Unikrn. They break down each game's line, where they see the value, and give out their smart money bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with every episode here: ihttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rough-drafts-podcast/id1050361444?mt=2. And if you happened to leave a nice ...
Jun 16, 2016•30 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk power through without Unikrn's lines to preview this week's EU LCS action. Together, they discuss whether ROCCAT has taken a step forward, Origen's new sOAZ centric playstyle, G2's newfound top lane problem and what it means for the European scene moving forward, and H2k-Gaming is the new team to beat after their strong display against Fnatic. They promise a bonus episode featuring the gambling lines is ...
Jun 15, 2016•52 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk do their best to separate the Week One aberrations from the promising trends that will dictate the pace of the new look NA LCS. Together, they discuss why Counter Logic Gaming fell flat despite a strong performance at MSI, the terrifying new Biolift bot lane, and whether Apex Gaming or EnVyUs Gaming will be able to maintain their current pace towards the top of the standings....
Jun 09, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a moment to recognize the polarizing FORG1VEN retirement and how they'll remember the player. They then move on to breaking down this week's action, including how Origen's downfall last week had little to do with the bot lane, whether FC Schalke 04's growth is likely to stick around, and which of the many 0-2-0 teams are likely to step up this week. They close by making their smart money bets, which...
Jun 08, 2016•52 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk sit down with Jeremy Wo1fe, a League of Legends analyst specializing in analyzing social media and viewership data for the LCS and its teams. In this episode, they discuss why viewer numbers were so much lower than previous splits, whether the difference in formats and regional schedules has any real impact on the viewership, and whether the pro players move to practice on the Tournament could have long ...
Jun 07, 2016•49 min
In today's episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast presented by Slingshot eSports, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down each series in the NA LCS's Opening weekend. After explaining how the plus/minus system works for those who missed yesterday's episode, the two look at how TSM will have to attack CLG if they want to retake their lead in the teams' eternal rivalry, how good EnVyUs could actually be, and whether the tiers of teams underneath the big three are close...
Jun 02, 2016•1 hr 3 min
It's finally time! In the first episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast presented by Slingshot eSports for the 2016 EU LCS Summer Split, Chase "RedShirtKing" and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take the time to welcome their new audience and explain how the plus/minus system works. They delve into each match-up for the opening week, including the intense grudge match between Origen and G2, whether ROCCAT can make a big statement in Week One, and why Giants Gaming have been thrown to the proverbial wolves...
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr 1 min
On Day Ten of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk wrap up their NA preview series with Team SoloMid. After a quick rundown of how the roster did last split, they discuss how much the Biofrost pick up will affect the team, whether their regular season slump last split was a mirage or a genuine concern for this split, and which players will need to step up if they want to take the title. They close with their predictions for the...
May 31, 2016•18 min
On Day Ten of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk wrap up their NA preview series with Team SoloMid. After a quick rundown of how the roster did last split, they discuss how much the Biofrost pick up will affect the team, whether their regular season slump last split was a mirage or a genuine concern for this split, and which players will need to step up if they want to take the title. They close with their predictions for the...
May 31, 2016•18 min
On Day Ten of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk wrap up their preview series by looking at last split's champions: G2 Esports. After a quick look at the team's championship run, they discuss whether Zven and Mithy will serve as immediate upgrades, how G2 will need to sort out their gold distribution to make it work, and if G2 will actually make use of their new top laner. They close with their predictions for the upcoming sp...
May 31, 2016•17 min
On Day Nine of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the completely retooled Giants Gaming roster. After a quick look at how the team performed last split, they discuss whether NiGHT can be the next great Korean import, if several of their players have already hit their peak, and how the team's play style is likely to struggle against the current European scene. They close with their predictions for the upcoming s...
May 30, 2016•17 min
On Day Eight of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the new look Origen team. After a quick recap of their performance last split, they look at whether FORG1VEN is likely to clash with the Origen team atmosphere, if sOAZ is due for a bounce back season, and whether this team will prove that talent reigns at the end of the day. They close with their predictions for the upcoming split. Be sure to subscribe to the ...
May 30, 2016•18 min
On Day Nine of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down an organization that has risen from the ashes of the former Team Impulse spot, Phoenix1. After a quick rundown of how the roster did last split, they discuss whether the majority of this roster has already peaked, which player has the best potential to break out, and where fans should realistically set their expectations, as well as a ton of Jack Giarrapunto puns.Th...
May 30, 2016•15 min
On Day Eight of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down the new owner of the Renegades spot, Team EnVyUs. After a quick recap of how the previous roster did last split, they discuss just how good Ninja is likely to be, which version of Seraph will show up, and if the bot lane could hold back the rest of the roster. They close with their predictions for the upcoming split. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts...
May 30, 2016•15 min
On Day Seven of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down the experimental ten man Apex Gaming roster. After a quick recap of how Apex managed to qualify for the NA LCS, they discuss whether a ten man roster can work on a professional level, if their team's veterans have taken a step forward since they last graced the stage, and whether there's any one combination worth settling on as the split moves forward. They close w...
May 28, 2016•16 min
On Day Seven of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the no longer fully Danish Splyce roster. After a quick recap of their performance last split, they discuss which players might take the leap after a full split's experience in the LCS, whether Wunder is worth all of the resources they pour into him, and why in the world Kobbe is still on this roster. They close with their predictions for the upcoming split. Be...
May 28, 2016•17 min
On Day Six of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at Team Vitality, whose recent jungler signing has already found his way into their hearts. After a brief recap of Team Vitality's performance last split, they discuss whether Police can become the bot lane threat they need, Cabochard's carry potential, and if the team's new Korean signings can fit into their objective focused system. They close with their predictio...
May 27, 2016•18 min
EDIT: This podcast was recorded before the news that Dardoch was suspended and may eventually be transferred. That news can be found here: https://twitter.com/TeamLiquidLoL/status/736265874311663620. This obviously significantly changes our opinions of the team. We will post an addendum later this week when more news comes out. On Day Six of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down one of last split's more pleasant surpr...
May 27, 2016•16 min
On Day Five of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the Unicorns of Love, a team that will now start their fifth jungler since the start of the Spring Split as they try to find their new identity. After a quick recap of their performance last split, they discuss realistic expectations for their new young talent, whether the veteran core of Vizicsacsi and Hylissang is enough to power through the learning curve, an...
May 26, 2016•19 min
On Day Five of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down the Spring NA LCS Champions: Counter Logic Gaming. After a quick recap of their championship run, they discuss how they and the rest of the league underestimated the team last split, the power of Zikz's system, and whether Huhi will be able to improve in a new mid lane centric meta. They close with their predictions for the upcoming split. Be sure to subscribe to th...
May 26, 2016•17 min
On Day Four of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at a team that is enjoying a beautiful homecoming, Fnatic. After recapping their performance from last split, they discuss how Febiven will thrive in the new mage meta, whether Gamsu will continue to be an achilles heel for the team, and just how much better Rekkles is likely to get now that YellOwStaR has returned. They close with their predictions for the upcomin...
May 25, 2016•16 min
On Day Three of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at a team near and dear to the host's heart: Team ROCCAT. After a quick recap of their performance last split, they discuss whether the Korean imports will inject new life into the roster, if Betsy and Steeelback can continue their growth from last split, and whether Airwaks can finally get a handle on objective focused play. They close with their predictions for ...
May 25, 2016•16 min
On Day Four of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down Echo Fox, who hope to continue to grow now that they should be able to play together for a full split. After a brief recap of their performance from last split, they discuss whether Froggen can be the best mid laner in North America, whether kfo can improve with more experience on the rift, and if the bot lane can be enough of a threat to close out victories for the...
May 25, 2016•14 min
