On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by European analyst and Esportsheaven writer HeckMaister. Together, they discuss Samsung’s duality in big moments this year, how Misfits shocked the world by almost taking down SKT, why RNG’s poor macro fundamentals may hold this mechanically gifted team back, and whether Team WE can sneak into the Finals. They close by giving their predictions for each Semifinals series and finding the most valuable bets Uni...
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 6 min
On today’s episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar takes a deep dive looking back at last week’s games and previewing each of the 2017 World Championship Quarterfinals match-ups. After breaking down the lost teams from each group, he looks at how Samsung’s defense matches up against Longzhu’s laning prowess, how Misfits might throw SK Telecom off guard, whether we should believe in Fnatic’s growth, why Royal has changed the way he analyzes games, and how Contractz ma...
Oct 18, 2017•1 hr 23 min
On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by TSM fan and NA analyst Matt “SuperbianMG” Galbraith to break down the sad state of North America after last week’s group stage disappointments. Together, they look at how Immortals’ nerves got the best of a young Immortals team, a thorough breakdown of TSM’s failings and how to fix it, how C9 avoided the NA curse through their evolution, and what we can expect as we head into the offseason with franchising...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 42 min
On today’s episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar closes out his Check-In series by taking a look at Group A’s matches from last week and what that likely means for Saturday’s games. He starts with China’s underperforming champions and how their ego has gotten in the way of their potential before diving into AHQ’s Westdoor problem, Cloud9’ rallying around a new identity, and why SKT are still the best team in the world. He closes by taking a look at Unikrn’s betting...
Oct 14, 2017•44 min
On today’s episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar takes a sleep-deprived look at Group D’s matches from last week and what that likely means for Saturday’s games. He starts by getting a head start on Flash Wolves’ burial before moving on to the three teams that matter. He gushes over a fun Misfits roster centered around Hans sama, ponders the long term success of WE’s single carry strategy, and weighs the pros and cons of North America’s least interesting team. He c...
Oct 13, 2017•46 min
On today’s episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar takes a close look at Group C’s matches from last week and what that likely means for Friday’s games. After a quick look at 1907 Fenerbahce Esports, he dives into how G2 is fumbling with the fundamentals, why Samsung Galaxy is set for a strong rebound week, and how Royal Never Give Up compares to their previous Worlds Finalist rosters. He closes with a quick look at the Unikrn’s gambling odds. If you prefer audio onl...
Oct 12, 2017•50 min
On today’s episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar takes a close look at Group B’s matches from last week and what that likely means for Thursday’s games. He starts with Fnatic’s freefall on and off the rift before delving into whether the Gigabyte Marines are running out of steam, why Immortals’ bot lane needs to calm down before it’s too late, and why Longzhu is currently the best team at Worlds. He closes by taking a look at each game’s gambling odds, including a ...
Oct 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min
On today's episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar wraps up his 2017 LoL World Championship Group Stage Preview by setting his sights on Group D. Within, he discusses why the clock has struck 12 on Misfits' Cinderella story, the sorry state of the Taiwanese LoL scene, Team SoloMid's do-or-die moment on the international stage, and why a Play-In team may have what it takes to win the group. If you prefer audio only versions, be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough D...
Oct 04, 2017•49 min
On today's episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar takes a look at Group C of the 2017 League of Legends World Championship. Within, he breaks down why Fenerbahce can't rely on baron steals to get by the main event, why Uzi hurts Royal Never Give Up as much as he helps, whether G2 has grown enough to impress on the International stage, and why the weakest Korean team is still likely to take the top spot from Group C. You can read Chase's article on Fenerbahce Esports...
Oct 04, 2017•47 min
On today's special episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase Wassenar breaks down Cloud9's chances in Group A after an impressive Play-in Performance. He also looks at Fnatic's role as a potential sleeper pick in Group B.
Oct 03, 2017•25 min
Today, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar shares some news on the future of the podcast as we head into the World Championship and beyond.
Oct 03, 2017•5 min
On the Day Three of the 2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk dive into TSM’s new International rival: the Gigabyte Adonis Marines. Together, they discuss what’s changed from last split, how they’ve adjusted to the meta, and whether they’re likely to repeat their success at MSI. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod If you prefer audio only versions, b...
Sep 29, 2017•16 min
On the Day Two of the 2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk temporarily forfeits his status as the NA expert so Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar can break down his favorite team, Immortals. Together, they look at the lessons we learned from the NA LCS Finals, the value of Xmithie, and the one thing that holds them back. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod If you prefer audio only versio...
Sep 29, 2017•15 min
On the Day Two of the 2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk calls in our resident LMS “expert” Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar to discuss ahq e-Sports Club. Together, they lament the waste of Chawy’s potential, get excited over AN and Albis, and diagnosis the biggest issue holding ahq back. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod If you prefer audio only versions, be sure to subscribe to t...
Sep 28, 2017•17 min
On the Day Two of the 2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk turn their attention to the likely victor of Group B: Longzhu Gaming. Together, they break down what we learned from the LCK Finals, why Khan is their most pivotal playmaker, and the one thing that could hold this team back in their title run. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod If you prefe...
Sep 28, 2017•18 min
On the first episode of the 2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk begin with the two-time defending champions, LCK veterans SK Telecom T1. Together, they look at how this team compares to the previous World Champions, why bringing two junglers was the right call, and their odds of taking home a fourth championship title. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdra...
Sep 27, 2017•18 min
On the second episode of the2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take a look at the LPL’s EDward Gaming. Together, they discuss the team’s heavy focus on skirmishes, the costs and benefits of decisive play, and why Chase urges everyone to temper their expectations. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod If you prefer audio only versions, be sure to sub...
Sep 27, 2017•17 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar wrap up their breakdown of the 2017 League of Legends World Championship...Play-In Stage! They close with their thoughts on Group D, including Rampage’s minimal improvement from last year, why Fenerbahçe Esports could surprise everyone and grab a 1 seed, and a passionate defense from our resident LMS fan of why you shouldn’t sleep on Hong Kong Attitude. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporti...
Sep 22, 2017•37 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are continue to break down the 2017 League of Legends World Championship...Play-In Stage! They take a look at Group C, where they do their best to get exciting about Young Generation and Kaos Latin Gamers. They really do. Honest. They close with the three things Chase most wants to see from Fnatic in what should be an easy walk in the park for the veteran org. Enjoyed the episode? Consider s...
Sep 21, 2017•30 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are continue to break down the 2017 League of Legends World Championship...Play-In Stage! They turn their attention to Group B, where they discuss whether Oceania’s dreams of a competitive team will finally come true and why Team oNe isn’t as strong as their regional prestige would indicate before a passionate, inspiring speech to Cloud9 given by...Walter? That can’t be right… Enjoyed the ep...
Sep 20, 2017•42 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are ready to start breaking down the 2017 League of Legends World Championship...Play-In Stage! They start with Group A, where they discuss Lyon’s terrible luck of the draw and how Gambit won their hearts before a heated argument over Team WE’s long-term potential. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, ...
Sep 19, 2017•47 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prepare for an unexpected (unless your Chase {and Walter actually}) championship weekend. They breakdown what caused the H2k and Fnatic letdowns, Maxlore’s growth, and whether G2 have turned a corner going into the finals. 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...
Aug 31, 2017•53 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get ready to go head to head as their favorite teams get set to clash in the North American finals. First the take a look at the two 3rd place teams, as they question whether CLG set Rookie jungler Omargod up for failure, and if Dignitas have reached their peak. Then as they look at the finals they discuss the double-edged sword that is Olleh aggressive play making and if another NA title re...
Aug 31, 2017•49 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get to look back at the NA LCS Quarterfinals, breaking down C9’s system failure and how NV is just one player away from a serious run. Then, they turn their focus to this week’s Semifinals match-ups, including an underwhelming game plan from Zikz, how Dignitas finally came together, and what TSM fans will have in common with Tye Dillinger on Sunday. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting u...
Aug 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min
On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar try to make sense of a surprisingly entertaining Quarterfinals weekend, mourning the Unicorns while getting excited by Splyce's resilience. Then, they turn their eyes to this week's Semifinals where they discuss whether Misfits stand a chance against Fnatic and if H2k can finally perform in a playoff series against a wounded G2 Esports. They close with their "smart" money bets. Enjoyed the e...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 4 min
On today’s special edition of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar make their picks for the EU LCS All-Pro Awards before Riot announces the official winners. Caution: hot takes included in this episode should be handled with care. Be sure to let us know who you think deserves some All-Pro love in the comments below. Top: 3:00 Jungle: 11:05 Mid: 17:00 ADC: 26:30 Support: 33:25 Rookie of the Split: 41:40 Coach of the Split: 45:05 MVP: 46:55 Enjoyed th...
Aug 18, 2017•58 min
On today’s Playoffs edition of the NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk begin by discussing their All-Pro ballots and where they think the voters missed the mark. Then, they discuss each Quarterfinals series before handing out their best bets of the week. Time Stamps All Pro Awards: 2:55 C9 v. DIG: 15:25 CLG v. NV: 32:00 Smart Money Bets: 48:30 Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Wa...
Aug 18, 2017•53 min
On today’s Playoffs edition of the EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar discuss a frustrating trend of teams not taking Week 10 seriously before previewing each Quarterfinals series. They close by giving out Smart Money Bets that are not smart and should not actually be bet unless you run an esports betting podcast. Time Stamps Week 10 Frustrations: 1:30 UOL v. MSF: 15:55 G2 v. SPY: 31:05 Smart Money Bets: 46:35 Enjoyed the episode? Consider s...
Aug 17, 2017•55 min
It’s finally here! Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are ready to break down the tenth and final week of the EU LCS. Together, they discuss a surprisingly clean Unicorns of Love, why Misfits’ new look isn’t working quite right, and whether Fnatic or G2 has more to gain from a victory this week. Time Stamps Ups and Downs: 3:00 NIP v. FNC: 16:35 G2 v. ROC: 20:45 MM v. H2k: 24:50 UOL v. VIT: 29:40 ROC v. MSF: 37:30 FNC v. G2: 41:40 VIT v. SPY: 50:40 H2k v. UOL: 53:40 Smart M...
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 13 min
On today’s special Nepotism edition of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk, Alexander “BMNeavas” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar share their excitement for the upcoming Knights of the Frozen Throne Expansion. They share their thoughts on each class, focusing on the cards that can create new archetypes as well as cards that will support classes that need some help after Un’Goro. We apologize in advance to Warlocks; at least you guys still have Wild, right? Enjoyed the epis...
Aug 09, 2017•2 hr 24 min
