Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar take a look at one of the clear favourites to win the World Championship: EDward Gaming. Together, they discuss the power of their new top laner, Mouse, how ClearLove is just as dangerous as ever in team fights, the power of the best bot lane in the world, and what, if anything, could be the team's weakness for those hoping to bring them down. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? ...
Sep 25, 2016•24 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the other Wild Card seed with a passionate fan base: INTZ e-Sports. Together, they discuss where Brazil truly stands within the World scene, how Yang and Revolta have raised the team to new heights, and what it will take for INTZ to claim a victory in the difficult Group C. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Sep 25, 2016•23 min
Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at Taiwan's underperforming powerhouse, ahq-Esports Club. Together, they discuss how Westdoor defines the team's play to this day, the consistency of the AN and Albis bot lane, and how Ziv may be the answer ahq is looking for if they want to escape group C. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FZHarDhII4 Be sure to subs...
Sep 24, 2016•23 min
Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar take a look at a revitalized H2k-Gaming team in their quest to escape a tough Group C. Together, they discuss the power of FORG1VEN, the newfound focus on Odoamne in the top lane, and whether the inexperience on the World stage could come back to haunt them. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwGYl_5YWNg Be sure to subscrib...
Sep 24, 2016•24 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk look at one of the more promising Western talents at this year's World Championship: Cloud9. Together, they discuss the power of the Reapered effect, how Smoothie, Impact, and Meteos managed to revive their careers, and whether the lack of quality wins within the region is cause for concern on the Worlds stage. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://w...
Sep 23, 2016•26 min
Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at the underdog story that has dominated the Eastern scene: I May. Together, they discuss how AmazingJ has lived up to his namesake, how Athena and BaeMe open up strategic opportunities for the team, and why Road might be walked all over on the big stage. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhFq5eZKFOQ Be sure to subscr...
Sep 23, 2016•25 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the reigning World Champions: SK Telecom. Together, they discuss what led to SKT's drop off in the Summer Split, whether the team will benefit from the recent meta changes, and whether it's safe to bet that SKT can bleed, or if Faker is still just as terrifying as he's ever been. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Sep 22, 2016•24 min
Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar turn their eyes to Group B of the World Championship and the first one seed to come from Taiwan: the Flash Wolves. Together, they discuss whether MMD's strengths outweigh NL's weaknesses, how Karsa continues to be a master of the jungle, and if Maple's ability to roam effectively around the map is enough to justify Taiwan's elevated status in this group. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your...
Sep 22, 2016•24 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at a North American power that has fallen off in recent weeks: Counter Logic Gaming. Together, they discuss what's changed since their impressive performance at MSI, whether the team is built to handle the current meta shifts, and how Aphromoo can act as a playmaker to turn their current streak around. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https:...
Sep 21, 2016•23 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at one of the two Wild Card teams hoping to shock the competitive scene: Albus Nox Luna. Together, they discuss whether Kira is worthy of the memes that cover social media after every game, how their subpar competition in the LCL might hurt them, and what their path to a victory in the group stage would look like. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast ...
Sep 21, 2016•22 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the Korean powerhouse and current favourites to win the World Championship: the ROX Tigers. Together, they discuss Smeb's case for being the current best player in the World, how GorillA's game knowledge has taken them to new heights, and whether the team is finally ready to shake the SK Telecom monkey that has plagued their back since their arrival onto the scene. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats an...
Sep 20, 2016•23 min
Today, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar begin their 16 part team-by-team League of Legends World Championship Preview with the European Champions, G2 Esports. After a quick look at how they got there, the two break down how Trick sets G2 solidly above the rest of their region, whether PerkZ's inconsistencies limit the team's potential, and what they'll need to do if they want to recreate the success of some of Europe's best teams from last year. Want to watch the full vi...
Sep 20, 2016•22 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk look back at an underwhelming week of Western Regionals and try to find whatever optimism they can. They begin with a breakdown of the European Regionals, including Fnatic’s disappointing downfall and Splyce’s unconvincing Worlds-clinching series against the Unicorns of Love. Then, they move on to the North American Regionals, including Immortals’ collapse and Cloud9’s newfound dominance. Th...
Sep 08, 2016•1 hr 13 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at the upcoming NA LCS Regional Finals. They begin by discussing how CLG can take steps forward to prepare themselves for Worlds, how TSM cemented their status as the most dominant team in the region, and how both Cloud9 and Immortals showed improvement since their previous Semifinals series. They then guess the line for an EnVyUs v. Team Liquid series that is the league equivale...
Sep 02, 2016•57 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at a European region in which the best teams took care of business and the rest will be playing in this week’s European Regionals. They begin by breaking down the rise of H2k-Gaming and how G2 Esports managed to strike fear into Splyce’s heart. Then, they break down the EU Regionals and discuss whether Giants Gaming have any hope in this lane swap meta, how Fnatic fell apart, and...
Sep 01, 2016•51 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at the upcoming North American Finals and how the NA LCS wheel of great storylines continues to turn. First, they break down each Semifinals series, including whether Immortals have failed to adjust to the new meta and if Counter Logic Gaming showed anything to get excited about moving forward after their tough loss. They then move on to this week’s Toronto action...
Aug 26, 2016•1 hr 10 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at the upcoming European Finals and why they’re incredibly excited for the series. They start with a breakdown of the Semfinals, including why H2k-Gaming fell just a bit short against Splyce and whether G2 Esports showed some weaknesses in their series against the Unicorns of Love. They break down each of this week’s series to try and find the difference maker on ...
Aug 25, 2016•58 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to find some hope in two of the most lopsided Semifinals series on paper that North America has ever produced. Together, they discuss whether Cloud9’s loss to EnVyUs tells us more about their team than their series win, if Huhi has grown into the top tier mid laner they’ll need, and why Immortals and Team SoloMid will remain heavy favourites regardless. They close with their new segme...
Aug 19, 2016•53 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk face the “glorious” success of FORG1VEN and the frustrating downfall of Fnatic. Together, they explore whether H2k’s growth is enough to stand up to Splyce’s recent rise, how the magic of Unicorns of Love manifested itself into a victory of Giants Gaming, and why none of that is likely to matter against the powerhouse that is G2 Esports. They close with their new segment, “St...
Aug 18, 2016•56 min
Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the EU LCS Semifinals and continue their hunt for value bets in a scene that’s treated them well this split. Together, they discuss whether Giants have what it takes to come back from a loss, if there is some logic behind the Unicorns of Love’s seemingly magical playoff run, and whether Fnatic or H2k-Gaming should be more worried heading into their Quarterfinals series. They close with their s...
Aug 12, 2016•52 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the potentially irrelevant NA LCS Quarterfinals. Together, they discuss whether EnVyUs has any chance against Cloud9, why Team Liquid struggled significantly in the last week of the season, and whether CLG has finally done enough to earn our stubborn hosts' attention. They close with their smart money bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast o...
Aug 11, 2016•57 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar weigh in on the controversial decision by Riot Games to allow LCS teams to use the Challenger Series as a farm system and the natural repercussions to those actions. They then move on to the actual games, where they discuss whether NRG eSports has anything left in the tank, whether Altec has learned to handle the pressure that will come C9C's way, and if Team Liquid Academy i...
Aug 04, 2016•54 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk takes the reigns for a still recovering Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar as the two try to find the optimism in this year's EU LCS Spring Promotion Tournament. Together, they discuss whether Team ROCCAT or Origen are the weakest team to come from the EU LCS, whether Millenium is capable of shocking anybody, and just how good Misfits is at this point. They end with their picks for who will enter the LCS and a couple quick gambli...
Aug 03, 2016•59 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtking" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk begin with a brief moment of reflection on the loss of Team SoloMid's perfect season. Together, they discuss the Battle for Sixth Place that has been lackluster at best, the Carousel of Potential Third Place teams and how they each need to improve before the playoffs start, and whether TSM or Immortals are truly the best team in the land. After a bit of rage from Walter, they close with thei...
Jul 29, 2016•1 hr 11 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk do their best to shake their cynicism towards the best-of-two format to find excitement in this week's EU LCS action. Together, they discuss the incredibly thrilling battle for Ninth Place, whether Schalke or Vitality are more likely to avoid relegations, H2k and Unicorns of Love's quest to avoid a first round match-up against Fnatic, and how G2 can cement their status as the...
Jul 28, 2016•1 hr 6 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to wring out the most interesting storylines they can out of a region that has mostly settled itself into position barring some major upsets. Together, they discuss whether Counter Logic Gaming has what it takes to still make it to Worlds, if Dardoch’s statements on Liquid’s future mean anything to the season at hand, and where Santorin fits on the current jungler scale. They close wi...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 8 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk play a rousing games of everyone’s favourite game show, “Who is Actually the Fourth Best Team in Europe”. After breaking down each of this split’s lovely contestants, the two argue over whether raw talent or veteran experience will pay off come playoff time, why ROCCAT fans should start getting the burial plot ready to go, and the irreversible stain that has now marked Origen as an organi...
Jul 21, 2016•1 hr 15 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk find themselves once again struggling to find value in a league where favourites consistently find a path to victory. Together, they discuss how Counter Logic Gaming found themselves solidly back into the playoff picture, whether Apex Gaming or Team EnVyUs are most likely to bounce back, and how Liquid's drafting concerns are holding back an otherwise talented team. They close with their sma...
Jul 14, 2016•59 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk find themselves faced with a slew of unexpected roster changes. Together, they look at ROCCAT's new jungler (2:50), Origen's new Toaster (11:15), and FORG1VEN's return to H2k-Gaming (23:45), before they debate which team has earned the right to call themselves the third best team in the league (29:25). They take a quick look at Fnatic's signing of Kikis (38:45) before they br...
Jul 13, 2016•1 hr 8 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk bask in the glory of Immortals and Team SoloMid so far this split while pausing to consider which team has a chance to threaten either of them. Together, they break down whether Team Liquid has finally arrived, just how far Counter Logic Gaming has fallen, and what in the world has happened to Apex Gaming. They close by giving their smart money bets of the week. Be sure to subscribe to the E...
Jul 07, 2016•1 hr
