On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar put an end to an underwhelming 2017 Spring split from both Europe and North America. They start with Europe as they discuss UoL’s fall at the final hurdle and where G2 goes from here as a brand and regional power. Then, they move to North America, where they discuss NA’s stagnation, an ugly series, and why the West should forget about International competition entirely. They close wi...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 1 min
On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar hunker down for the slugfest that will be the NALCS finals between Team SoloMid and Cloud9. After lamenting the lack of fight in the teams fighting for 3rd place tthe guys catch up with some superfans to find out just what makes TSM vs C9 so special. First Matthew “SuperbainMG” Galbraith sits down with Walter to nit pick TSM, the streamer and C9 supporter Rylea “Arbitrarium” Anderson...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 23 min
On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar get ready for the highly anticipated EU LCS Finals. After breaking down the flaws that kept Fnatic and Misfits from the promised land, they look for superfans to capture the excitement heading into Sunday’s series. They start with Felix “Wolfi” Wolf and Bianca “Raka” Piper from the Love Hurts Crew to capture what makes UoL special, then G2 almost-a-fan “Heck” to pinpoint why G2 strug...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 22 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk discuss Counter Logic Gaming’s disappointing throw and where the team should head from there. Afterwards, they question whether Phoenix1 has shown anything new, look towards Cloud9’s potential win conditions, and dismiss the Hai Moon meme once and for all. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, comple...
Apr 13, 2017•56 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar review an exciting EU LCS Quarterfinals week before breaking down this week’s action. After a quick look at the EU Promotion Tournament, they discuss Fnatic’s shocking upset, why G2 Esports are still the team to beat, and one of the worst Unikrn lines of the year. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video...
Apr 13, 2017•57 min
On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take one last look back at the 2017 EU LCS Spring Split to give out their All-Pro awards. Together, they discuss what it means to be a top laner, why there’s a clear winner for the first team ADC, and build up excitement for their less-than-surprising MVP candidate. Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00 Top: 4:05 Jungle: 12:10 Mid: 20:35 ADC: 29:45 Support: 37:55 Rookie of the Split: 45:40 Coach ...
Apr 07, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On today’s mammoth-sized episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk invites his brother Alexander “BMNeavas” Fedczuk on with Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar to discuss the upcoming Journey to Un’Goro Hearthstone expansion. Together, they look at why Adapt should be strong, why quests may struggle more than people think, and whether Elementals deserve more discussion than they’re getting. They break down each class’s most important new cards and give their predictions on where the...
Apr 06, 2017•2 hr 8 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get excited for this week’s NA LCS Quarterfinals action. After a brief discussion on the overlooked Promotion Tournament, they discuss P1’s inconsistent roster moves, how Dignitas finally found their win condition, and why FlyQuest may be dead on arrival. They close with their best bets of the week. Time Stamps Intro/NA Promotion 1:05 P1 17:50 DIG 27:45 FLY 39:35 CLG 45:40 Best Bets/Closi...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr
The drama of the postseason returns to the rift as you hosts Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the EULCS playoffs. The guys start with a quick look at the EU promotion tournament because EU likes their schedule to be different. Then they take at look at all the first round matches and discuss if Splyce or Misfits are contenders, whether Fnatic’s figured it out, and the value of taking every match seriously. Time Stamps Intro/ROCCAT 1:05 EU Promotion Tournament ...
Apr 05, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Its League of Legends’ award season, and like all good content creators, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are proud to present their 2017 Spring Split NALCS Awards ballots. The guys give their picks for the three All-Pro teams, Rookie of the Split, Coach of the Split, and the coveted Most Valuable Player. Time Stamps: Top: 5:20 Jungle: 12:28 Mid: 23:15 ADC: 32:52 Support: 40:37 RotS: 48:20 CotS: 50:30 MVP: 53:15 Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon:...
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Today on the podcast, NV, Liquid, eUnited, and Gold Coin United are all vying for two LCS spots. Will the professional stalwarts reign supreme, or will these challenger upstarts ascend to the region’s top league? Join Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar as the guys get you up to speed on the two challenger rosters, break down the first round match ups, and make their predictions for the tournament. Walter even praises Steve for his dedication to the sport! Enjoyed the episo...
Mar 30, 2017•50 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar get ready for one final week of poorly scheduled EU LCS action. Together they discuss the dawn of the new ROCCAT era, how Splyce turned their season around, and why Vitality have some moves to make this offseason if they want to be competitive. They close with a supersized Best Bets of the week. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdrafts...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 9 min
On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk are joined by Matt “SuperbianMG” Galbraith to discuss the recent esports themed episode of Bull, “The Fall”. Together, they debunk the show’s false views on esports, including MLG’s “egamerverse”, the played-out negative stereotypes surrounding female gamers, and the show’s spiteful views of esports betting. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patre...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 4 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk find themselves surrounded by interesting match-ups and exciting narratives as they head into the final week of the NA LCS. Together, they discuss the intense battle for the two seed, CLG’s rise up the standings, and why you shouldn’t trust Immortals. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete wi...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Hey everyone! We're really sorry about the delay on this week's NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast. We'll be back on Friday, but until then, I've written a couple articles on the NA LCS that will hopefully tide you over. Road Map to the NA LCS Playoffs: https://news.unikrn.com/article/5084/road-to-the-na-lcs-playoffs/ LCS Predict NA Power Rankings: https://www.lcspredict.com/articles/NA-LCS-Week-9-Power-Ratings-2017
Mar 23, 2017•1 min
On today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to add some excitement to an underwhelming slate of games heading into the penultimate week of the EU LCS. Together, they discuss the rise of ROCCAT, Fnatic’s fall from grace, and argue over how best to attack the explosive Misfits roster. They close with their “best” bets of the week, but strongly urge you to reconsider before making any of them. Enjoyed the episode? Consider support...
Mar 22, 2017•55 min
On today’s episode of NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar watches in awe as Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk lets his inner TSM fanboy run wild. Together, they discuss FlyQuest’s free fall, Arrow’s case for the NA LCS MVP award, and why Cloud9 still haven’t reached their potential. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the pod...
Mar 16, 2017•1 hr 12 min
On today’s episode of EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar finally get to celebrate a full week of fun games in a region that had been boring and straightforward for way too long. Together, they discuss Fnatic’s fumbled attempts at relevance, how H2k and UOL are moving in the opposite directions, and why ROCCAT’s 2-0 week leaves a bittersweet taste in Chase’s mouth. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon...
Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 7 min
On today’s episode of Final Cut, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prove grown men do cry with their reactions to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine swan song “Logan.” They discuss whether the movie is actually a superhero movie, if Hugh Jackman will ever return to the role, and if any other superheros could fit into the film’s unique style. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with ...
Mar 12, 2017•1 hr 20 min
On today’s super-sized episode of the NALCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk discuss the fallout of a massive push to avoid relegation by Team Liquid. Owner Steve “Liquid112” Arhancet’s coup began with the signing of Team SoloMid Sub AD carry Doublelift and finished with the nearly as shocking acquisition of P1’s Adrian. Despite respecting the and even agreeing with the move our co-hosts rip into the three parties ‘at fault” in Team Liquid, Team ...
Mar 09, 2017•1 hr 44 min
On today’s episode of the EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prepare themselves for a slate of ugly games among teams at the bottom of the table, attempting to find something resembling a win condition. Together, they discuss which bad team is better than you think, how Splyce have bounced back in recent weeks, the disappointing UOL slide, and why Misfits vs. H2k-Gaming is the easy pick for match of the week. Enjoyed the episode? Consider su...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On today’s bonus episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk make use of a tool LCS owners far too often ignore: the LCS Trade Machine! They each take the role of a General Manager, proposing trades that they believe make both teams better. It’s the ultimate game of “Who says no!”. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely fac...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk return from the IEM break coming off a TSM and Phoenix1 fueled high. They talk about whether Cloud9 or FlyQuest are more trustworthy, the fight for the 5th and 6th seeds, and Team Liquids potentially last gasp in the LCS. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of ...
Mar 02, 2017•1 hr 12 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to get excited for the EU LCS after a disappointing IEM Katowice. Together, they discuss the beauty of Misfits, the “race to the bottom” of European coaches, and the eternal quest to find some value in Europe’s Smart Money Bets. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovel...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk are joined by Alexander “BMNeavas” Fedczuk to discuss the state of Hearthstone post-Mean Streets of Gadgetzan. Together, they discuss where the expansion went wrong, how the Year of the Mammoth will affect the standard meta, and first impressions of the recently announced “Journey to Un’Goro” expansion. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughd...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Today on the podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk preview the 2017 IEM World Championship in Katowice, Poland. Despite the withdrawal of big names, the remaining teams from Europe, Taiwan, and Korean vie for ESL’s top honor. The guys break down each team’s chances, round one matchups, and find their smart money. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the ...
Feb 21, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Today on the podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk continue to tread water alongside North America’s struggling mid pack teams. The try to figure out whether Echo Fox or Immortals are the real deal, whether CLG vs TL will prove to be a death knell for the loser, and Walter unveils an impassioned speech sure to make the staunchest TSM supporters weep with unabashed pride (or murder him in his sleep.) Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://w...
Feb 16, 2017•1 hr 9 min
On today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down this strange, upset-free version of the EU LCS. Together, they discuss why the Unicorns of Love aren’t as chaotic as they appear, if Splyce can bounce back with a change in the meta, and what in the world happened to NighT and the rest of Giants Gaming. They close with their best bets of the week. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch ...
Feb 15, 2017•53 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk set their sights on North America with everyone’s favorite game show “Who Actually Wants to Make the Playoffs? No Seriously There Are Two Seeds Available!” Afterwards they question whether FlyQuest’s easy schedule has over inflated expectations and Walter asks for any and all proof that Cloud9 is any better than good. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.pat...
Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 8 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk try to get excited for Week Four of a very predictable (so far) EU LCS. Together, they discuss Team Vitality’s woes, Fnatic’s inexplicable blindness to their own star player, the hot-and-cold Team Splyce, and why G2 Esports are still the team to beat in Europe. They close with their best bets of the week. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roug...
Feb 08, 2017•56 min
