Rough Drafts Podcast

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...

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 impac...

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,...

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 c...

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 pl...

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 pl...

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...

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...

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 en...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 t...

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 tea...

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 "R...

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, wh...

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 lan...

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...

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 whethe...

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...

On Day Three of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down Immortals, a team whose playoff challenges showed that their name was not a self-fulfilling prophecy. After a quick rundown of their spring split performance, they discuss concerns over Huni's consistency, whether Adrian will thrive in the support meta he helped crea...

On Day Two of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at a team who changed their core identity with a single roster move, H2k-Gaming. After a quick look back on last split's disappointing H2-3 playoff performance, the two discuss how Freeze will shift H2k's playstyle, whether Jankos and Odoamne will effectively handle h...

On Day Two of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down an almost entirely different NRG eSports, an organization banking on their stability within their coaching staff rather than a consistent roster to carry them further this split. After a quick rundown of NRG's performance last split, they discuss the vast gap in analys...

On Day One of our NA LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down Cloud9, the team that managed to bring back a familiar face while still changing the roster significantly from everything we saw last split. After a quick rundown of last season's performance, the two discuss whether Meteos will be able to finally establish some synerg...

On Day One of our EU LCS Team-by-Team Summer Podcast Preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at an exciting new owner of a not-so-exciting roster, FC Schalke 04. After going over the team's performance under the Elements organization last split, they discuss whether Fox is truly that much of an upgrade over the struggling Eika, if Gilius is capable of steppin...