The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Brazilian TPC Pro and content creator Toddy to break down Set 18, preview the first Rift Beast Cup, roll out the Set 18 rankings, and run a live fantasy draft with chat.We cover:- Set 18 first impressions: why this might be the most balanced launch patch ever- Convergence Fest breakdown: the new format combining TFT and Riftbound, Set 19 music set hints- The Gauntlet format debate: is $39 for a best-of-one tournament fair?- Toddy's Paris Open top eight run- RollDown Rankings Set 18 presented by Citadel Gaming- Live fantasy draft with chatFollow CTG on X: https://x.com/CitadelCTGJoin the Citadel Discord: https://discord.gg/taz4bGMdZKTry Neuroptima -- use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: https://neuroptima.us/rolldown

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:01 - Set 18 Launch

00:09:42 - Convergence Fest

00:27:00 - Competitive Schedule

00:35:09 - Roll Down Rankings presented by Citadel Gaming

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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Gina Hope (Tech Director, TFT) and Matthew "Witti" Wittrock (Set Lead, Set 18) to go deep on the switch to Unreal Engine. What it took to get online, what it unlocks, and what players should actually expect from TFT going forward.

We cover:

• How long the Unreal migration has been in the works and how the team was built over time
• Why Set 18 was originally planned as Set 17
• What Hextech engine limitations actually looked like from the inside
• Why the PBE delay happened and what the team has been fixing since launch
• Wisps vs Charms: what changed and why the system was rebuilt
• Mac support: it's coming during Set 18 as a native build
• Tournament realm and spectator mode updates for the esports scene
• What Unreal enables for future game modes, tools, and features
• CLE and Gangly's post-interview reaction
• The Molediver elimination cutscene pitch, attempt #4

00:00 - Intro01:55 - Unreal Engine13:02 - Set 1823:53 - Looking Forward38:07 - Post-Interview Reaction

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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by UpsetMax and BruhBruhBruhWho, two Americas representatives fresh off Tactician's Crown. They react to the tier list, break down every stage of the tournament, and tell the stories behind their journeys to the world stage.We cover:- Mortdog tribute — what he meant to the community and the future of TFT without him- Set 18 Enchanted Wilds first reactions — charms are back and the guys are cautiously hyped- Tier list accountability — how accurate were the predictions and who got disrespected- Tournament breakdown — day by day cuts and Americas dominance through day two- Soju's final lobby appearance and what it means for his all-time legacy- Huanmie winning the Crown — the 33% win rate across 57 games, the emotional interview, and what made his run specialChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:00 - Set 18 Reaction00:06:38 - Convergence Fest00:15:33 - PSA: Let's Keep Our Friends Safe00:19:55 - Mortdog Tribute00:27:03 - Tier List Review00:34:05 - Tactician's Crown Breakdown01:13:07 - The Jedusor Drama Explained01:22:50 - BruhBruhBruhWho's Journey01:29:47 - UpsetMax's Story01:37:30 - Closing thoughtsTry Neuroptima: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownFollow 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 #TacticiansCrown #TFTWorlds #UpsetMax #TFTCompetitive

In this episode of The Rolldown, Gangly is joined LIVE from Alicante, Spain by ImpetuousPanda and Clement to tier list all 40 competitors ahead of the Set 17 Tactician's Crown.

We cover:

Full 40-player tier list — every region, every competitor ranked ahead of Tactician's Crown

Soju debate — is he actually the best player in the Americas, and will his playstyle hold up against Vietnam's aggressive tempo players?

Darth Nub in S tier — the case for the reigning champ going back-to-back

APAC is stacked — why Panda and Clement expect APAC to outperform and CN to underperform

The Seoill conversation — why Korea's youngest star might be the most generational talent in the field

Dankmemes debate — does his dominant tier two run translate to Tactician's Crown?

Dark horses: Safo, Ringo, UpsetMax, and who each host is championing to outperform

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by newly promoted tier one players Dankmemes and UpsetMax. Fresh off qualifying through regionals week one to break down the week one results, preview regionals week 2, and tier list all 32 players competing for Tactician's Crown slots in AMER.We cover:- Meta breakdown heading into regionals | Fast Nine, Anima, Vanguard vs Vex AP and what performed best- Play-ins recap | the most stacked bottom eight in history including Filip and Bossoskills- Week 1 results | who made TPC and who got relegated, including Maikel and Prestivant going out early- Dankmemes and UpsetMax on their journeys to finally breaking into T1- Double getting relegated from EMEA for the first time ever- Brazil now having six TPC spots and the newcomers making waves- Full 32-player tier list for regionals week 2 | who's winning worlds and who has something to prove- Regionals week 2 format breakdown and why consistency beats flippingChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:57 - Meta breakdown heading into regionals00:12:44 - Play-ins recap00:19:55 - Week 1 Recap00:51:44 - Tierlist01:39:40 - 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 #TFTRegionals #TacticiansCrown #TFTCompetitive #TierList

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