Rough Drafts Podcast

On the final episode of our NA Spring Split Team-by-Team previews, we attempt to beat the buzzer and break down Echo Fox. Despite a drama filled offseason, NBA player Rick Fox’s namesake org jumped into the fray and made out with their own Korean Star Top laner in Looper. Will the addition be enough to help carry the Foxes to the promised land, or will their shot bounce off the iron and lead to an...

In North America’s penultimate episode Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar break down our longtime nemesis Counter Logic Gaming. Despite the rocky history, the guys applaud CLG’s decision to stand pat on their roster and discuss how Stixxay can overtake the field as NA’s best AD carry. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdra...

On today’s episode, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk watches Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar go between the five stages of grief as they discuss his favourite team, ROCCAT. Together, they discuss the ROCCAT rebuilding “plan”, the potential for a bot lane letdown, and debate just how far Betsy can push this team. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod...

As the only challenger team to qualify for the LCS in NA, expectations for these former Cloud 9 vets are cruising at 30,000 feet. Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar bemoan FlyQuests marketing decisions, dive into their potential, and discuss how mid laner Hai Lam’s legacy will be impacted at the end of the split. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: ht...

On today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Feeczuk try to entangle the mess that was Origen’s offseason. Together, they discuss whether the return of LeDuck could be a positive sign, their frustration with low ceiling players, and the potential for an xPeke return to the rift. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftsp...

Today on the podcast, two disappointing playoff exits lead to a nearly clean sweep of Immortals League of Legends division. The addition of NA star Dardoch and newly dubbed “Bash Brother” Flame have Immortals future soaring into the clouds, but a disappointing IEM Gyeonggi has raised questions about their bot lane. Is Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk overreacting or is Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar dismiss...

On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKIng” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to make sense of Giants Gaming and their frustrating offseason. Together, they discuss their excitement for NiGHT, some glaring organization issues, and whether the new pieces are good enough to keep them from relegations. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://...

On today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk finally give in to the loving embrace of Europe’s favourite Unicorns. Together, they discuss the rise of Exileh, the Sheepy system, and whether Lady Luck has been on their side one too many times. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod...

Today on the podcast join Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar as they continue their preview of North America with Team Liquid. A tumultuous offseason saw the release of a unprecedented look behind the TL curtain and the sometimes ugly nature of esports. An effort to cleanse the organization has lead to a coaching change and the return of a former world champion. Can Piglet r...

On today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk sit down to chat about the other European power returning all five of its starters: Splyce. Together, they discuss the benefits of running it back, the potential for a disappointing Kobbe split, and how YamatoCannon may hold the keys to bring this team to the promised land. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on...

Week 1 of the “team-by-team” previews draws to a close as Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk breakdown Phoenix1. Will the additions of Arrow and Ryu help fan the flames of P1’s late summer surge, or will their weakness in the top lane be their undoing? Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full vid...

On today’s episode Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at Team EnVyUs’ offseason and ask the question “Can anyone break out and will it be enough to save the ‘Boys in Blue?’” 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? Watc...

On today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get excited about the only new addition to the LCS line-up: Misfits. Together, they discuss whether PowerOfEvil is a “change of scenery” candidate, lament KaKAO’s recent showings in the Chinese Challenger League, and decide if Alphari is sneakily underrated. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: htt...

On Day Three of the EU LCS preview series, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk discuss the new look H2k-Gaming roster. Together, they try to figure out whether Febiven is due for a resurgence, if the Korean bot lane will play well together, and whether Jankos could possibly recreate his incredible performance in the Summer Split. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on...

In what’s normally the most wonderful time of the year, join Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar, as opinions clash on Worlds quarterfinalist, Cloud9. At the crux of it all, can Rookie jungler Contractz succeed and if simply being better than his predecessor, Meteos, is enough to keep the organization in the title picture. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Pa...

On Day Two of the Rough Drafts EU LCS preview series, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk take a look at the two time reigning European champions, G2 Esports. Together, they discuss the possibility of a true dynasty in Europe, whether PerkZ’s international play is concerning, and whether opposing teams can catch up to Trick’s incredible game sense. Enjoyed the episode? Consid...

It’s Day 2 of the North American NALCS Team-by-Team preview. After nearly two years of jokes about mediocre Korean imports Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are stunned as former Legacy organization Team Dignitas, Apex Gaming, and NBA basement dwellers, the Philadelphia 76ers, team up to pull of the “dunk” of the NA offseason. The guys praise the team’s acquisitions while w...

It’s a NEW YEAR, YES IT IS!!! Join Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar as they kick off 2017 breaking down all ten teams in the North American LCS with the most successful organization in the history of the league, Team SoloMid. After checking out their offseason changes, our resident TSM fanboy laments one signing, cheers a departure, and defines what “success” means for the...

There’s no better way to start the Rough Drafts team-by-team European preview than for Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk to look at the almost entirely new Fnatic roster. Together, they discuss Caps’ potential as the next great EU mid laner, whether sOAZ can bounce back from a weak split, and why in the world Fnatic thought Jesiz was a great idea. Want to watch the full vid...

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On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down everything IEM Gyeonggi had to offer this past weekend. Together, they discuss whether Starcraft is truly a dead game despite a rise in quality of play (8:20), how trades and super teams dictated the Overwatch Tournament (23:45), and whether the Western League of Legends scene shoul...

On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk briefly discuss the upcoming IEM Gyeonggi event before getting sucked into the vortex of League of Legends roster news. Together, they discuss whether Giants Gaming are a solid dark horse candidate, the baffling decision of Team Liquid to bring Piglet back, and which Korean teams have poised t...

On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk introduce their new plans for the podcast and half of their hosts (sorry Walter!). Together, they discuss how OGN delivered on the hype of Overwatch Esports (4:30), why Heroes of the Storm struggles to catch on (26:40), and Smite's ability to succeed despite clear issues (35:50). They close wi...

On today's episode of the rough drafts podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk start to recap the plethora of news surrounding the league of legends scene. Together, they discuss what we can takeaway from IEM, the state of Korean powerhouses, the new look Fnatic roster, and the poaching accusations towards Echo Fox. Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and t...

On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk invites Hearthstone and Magic the Gathering expert and brother Alexander "BMNeavas" Fedczuk alongside Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar to preview the upcoming Hearthstone Expansion: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan. Together, they discuss whether the Grimy Goons will do enough to get Aggro Paladin back in action, how Priest is likely to...