In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Marcel P and Soju to break down Cup 3 of the TPC, relive the first-ever 7-game checkmate final lobby in Americas history, and preview who's got what it takes heading into Regional Finals. Oh also, CLE hasn't had his baby yet. But soon™

We cover:

- Marcel's crazy comeback in Pro Points and the Tiebreaker ruling.

- How Soju won Cup 3 on five hours of sleep while watching the CS2 Major

- The first 7-game checkmate lobby in Americas TFT history

- Qualifier Point slots to Tactician's Crown & whether the system should change

- Regionals Week 1 preview

- TFTManager.com (go check it out and tell your favorite streamers to play)

- Fantasy draft final standings

00:00 - Intro & Guests

05:00 - Cup 3 Standings

18:00 - Marcel's Tiebreaker

38:00 - The 7-Game Lobby

58:00 - Pro Points & Tac Crown

1:12:00 - Fantasy Recap & TFT Manager

1:28:00 - Regionals Preview

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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by two-time world champion Dishsoap to break down the #PauseGate ruling, preview the final TPC cup of Set 17, and run through the updated Roll Down Rankings.

We cover:

- #PauseGate ruling — what Jedusor lost, why communication was the real issue, and Dishsoap's take

- EWC global qualifier recap

- Final TPC preview — the new patch, what changed, and how Dish is prepping

- Pro points race — who's locked in, who's on the bubble, and can anyone catch Darth?

- Roll Down Rankings — Darth surging to second, Chunington's historic rise, Jose Deleted's comeback

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:11 - EWC Global Qualifier Recap

00:05:28 - #PauseGate — The Ruling and Reactions

00:28:44 - Anima Cup Preview

00:44:51 - Rolldown Rankings

01:13:12 - Outro

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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by reigning Tactician's Crown champion and Dark Star Cup winner Darth Nub to break down both Dark Star Cups, the controversial pause incident in the EMEA home cup, the pro points race heading into the final TPC, and what it means for Darth to be heading back to Worlds.We cover:- Darth and Fnatic qualifying for EWC Paris- AMER Dark Star Cup breakdown — Darth winning in five games and Travis's checkmate near-miss- #PauseGate - what happened, Jedusor's explanation, and what should happen next- The pro points race - who's in danger of relegation and what the final cup means- MetaTFT stats corner- Does Darth ruin the Pro Points slot for Soju or Wasianiverson?- Fantasy draft updateChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - EWC00:07:18 - AMER Dark Star Cup00:31:00 - EMEA Dark Star Cup00:40:27 - #PauseGate01:00:13 - Where does Darth Nub Rank?01:03:13 - Pro Points Standings01:08:00 - Meta TFT Stats Corner01:12:15 - TPC Fantasy01:15:46 - OutroFollow us on all platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet17 #TacticiansCrown #DarthNub #TFTCompetitive #DarkStarCup

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by EMEA stars Elia and RykoMastery ahead of the Dark Star Cup, a mixed region event pitting the Americas against EMEA. The guys break down study group prep, the EWC move to Paris, the great AMER vs EMEA debate, and the latest Rolldown Rankings with fresh EMEA perspective.We cover:- How the Cookies Brownies cross-region study group prepares for tournaments- The EWC move from Saudi Arabia to Paris and what it means for the scene- Ping and sleep schedule as real competitive disadvantages in cross-region cups- AMER vs EMEA: which region is actually better at TFT?- The draft system — why half the picks were random and what needs to change- Rolldown Rankings breakdown with fresh EMEA perspective on NA playersChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:30 - Study group culture and cross-region prep00:10:01 - EWC 4v400:20:33 - Dark Star Cup Preview00:34:42 - Americas vs EMEA debate00:52:10 - Rolldown Rankings presented by Citadel Gaming01:18:40 - OutroFollow us on all platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcastApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet17 #TFTCompetitive #DarkStarCup #EMEA #EWC

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by k3Soju, fresh off qualifying for Tactician's Crown at the Stargazer Cup, to break down his journey through the tournament, his thoughts on 4v4 and why it elevates his solo play, where he stands on the Roll Down Rankings, and why he might be the most underrated top-tier player in the Americas.We cover:- Soju locking in his Tactician's Crown spot and what it actually feels like to already be qualified- The depth of team play in 4v4- Trials Week 1 recap — Cool Guy Dom dominating for his first trial win and the top eight heading to regionals- The Stargazer Cup breakdown- Soju walking through his Xayah flex line in the checkmate lobby and why he knew he was winning- Why Soju believes he's a top five Americas player- Meta TFT Stats Corner — Soju is a top eight player in the world by pro points across all regions- Dark Star Cup mixed format preview — Americas vs EMEA draft happening the next dayChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:06:00 - Why Soju loves 4v400:17:06 - Trials Week 1 Recap00:22:09 - Stargazer Cup Review00:49:24 - Roll Down Rankings Reaction00:53:12 - Soju Doesn't Suck01:06:04 - Checkmate Format?01:12:28 - Fantasy Update & Outro

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Frodan for the Set 17 TPC preview show covering 4v4 drama, how meta websites are ruining TFT, the first Roll Down Rankings of the set, and a full live fantasy draft for the entire TPC season.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:28 - Set 17 first impressions00:07:00 - EWC 4v4 Update00:24:10 - Meta Websites are Killing Flex00:43:30 - TPC format recap and what's coming this set01:00:30 - Roll Down Rankings01:32:35 - Fantasy Draft01:54:32 - Outro

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by TFT project manager at GGTech and the mastermind behind the TPC competitive format, NaturesBF. Fresh off the Set 17 PBE launch, the crew breaks down every competitive change coming to T1 and T2, reacts to the EWC registration fiasco, and talks about what it all means for players heading into regional finals and Tactician's Crown.

We cover:

- First look at the Set 17 competitive roadmap- Regional finals and Tactician's Crown being on the same patch — why it's actually good

- The Wasianiverson pro point slot situation

- Tactician's Cups rebranded to just Tactician's Trials

- Qualifier points returning to tier two and how they now work like pro points

- The EWC registration drama

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:34 - Headlines

00:22:19 - Competitive Roadmap Overview

00:27:55 - T1 Changes

00:44:58 - T2 Changes

01:12:30 - EWC Registration Drama

01:24:10 - Outro

In this episode of The Rolldown, we sit down with Set 16 Tactician's Crown winner Darth Nub and Couch to Crown poster boy, Rety, to break down the recent Set Championship and discuss the controversial tierlist that landed both guests in D tier. We dive deep into the gameplay decisions that defined the championship and get the inside perspective from two players who lived through the intensity of the Set Championship stage.

We cover:

• Darth Nub's championship-winning performance at Tactician's Crown Set 16

• Rety's 11th place finish and key moments from the tournament

• Breaking down our controversial tierlist

• Behind-the-scenes insights from the Set Championship experience

• Looking ahead to future Set 17 competitions and player expectations

• What it takes to compete at the highest level of TFT esports

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:57 - Announcements

00:11:38 - Pick'ems

00:15:00 - D Tier Controversy

00:27:55 - Tactician's Crown Recap

01:16:23 - Darth & Rety's Reflections

01:40:22 - Looking Forward

In this episode of the Rolldown, we are coming to you LIVE from the Lore & Legends Tactician's Crown in Alicante, Spain. In this episode, CLE, Panda, and Clement break down all 40 competitors at this Set's Championship to determine the objective, definitive, perfect-in-every-way tier list of the field.Don't agree with something? Post it in the comments and tag CLE 👍With love,Gangly (from home)

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE is joined by Marcel P and Kaiweng from Citadel Gaming to break down the Americas Regional Finals, react to their Tactician’s Crown qualification, and look ahead to Worlds after a huge weekend for CTG.We cover:- Marcel P and Kaiweng making Tactician’s Crown and what the journey felt like- Kaiweng proving he can perform in tournaments after years of ladder dominance- CTG going 123 in Regional Finals and what that means for the team- The infamous Regional Finals draft lobby and how it actually played out- Marcel’s path through the tournament and how he adapted from low HP spots- Kaiweng Demacia heavy game plan and why it worked so well- Gangly’s apology videos and the motivation behind proving the doubters wrong- Early thoughts on the Tactician’s Crown field and what to expect from WorldsChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:17 - Expectations for Regionals00:11:55 - A Message from Gangly00:13:48 - Another Message from Gangly00:19:11 - Regional Finals Review00:49:00 - Final Lobby Review01:08:20 - Tactician’s Crown Preview01:19:01 - Outro