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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Broseph, one of the most plugged-in coach-competitors in TFT, to break down a week that had everything, snowed-out LANs, checkmate chaos, and one of the wildest tournament endings we’ve seen all set.

We recap the Tristate Invitational, including the last-minute shift from LAN to online, a stacked final lobby, and an all-time checkmate finish that saw Appies win the entire event on a trackpad with a clutch Ambessa 3. Broseph shares insight into tournament prep, playing from behind, and how elite players actually find winning outs when variance is stacked against them.

The conversation expands into BoxBox Bash, where Broseph coached a team through a silent-auction draft, team-based formats, and bounty mechanics, breaking down when to sack boards, chase three-star five-costs, and balance content with real competitive decision-making.

We also zoom out to the broader Pro Circuit picture, covering recent Tactician’s Cup results, ladder snapshot races, and what Rivalry Week means for the Americas vs EMEA. Broseph gives his early read on the new B-patch, how it reshapes the meta heading into TPC, and which comps and units are actually worth playing.

We also cover:

- The Tristate Invitational checkmate finish and why it was pure cinema

- BoxBox Bash coaching strategy, draft dynamics, and bounty decisions

- Tactician’s Cup results and Regional Finals implications

- Ladder snapshot pressure and qualifying through consistency

- Rivalry Week previews and cross-region Pro Circuit stakes

- Early B-patch meta shifts and what’s realistically playable

- Rolldown Rankings

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Tristate Invitational

00:14:55 - BoxBox Bash

00:25:10 - Tactician's Cup 1 & Ladder

00:35:10 - Bildgewater Cup Preview

00:49:58 - Rolldown Rankings

01:21:02 - Looking Forward

01:25:21 - Outro

If you care about competitive TFT, tournament storytelling, or understanding how top players think under pressure, this is a must-listen.