The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

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

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly break down Week 2 of Regional Finals, the full 32 player field fighting for Tactician’s Crown, and the storylines that matter most as the greatest set of all time heads toward its final chapter.

We cover:

- How Week 1 reshaped the field and which players earned promotion into the Set 17 TPC

- Why Week 2 is no longer about TPC qualification and now entirely about Tactician’s Crown

- Wasianiverson’s Golden Road and the chase for the greatest competitive TFT set ever

- The favorites, elite threats, contenders, dark horses, and underdogs in the Week 2 field

- Why players like Dishsoap, Setsuko, Chunington, and Maikel are positioned to make deep runs

- The new TPC class including players like Wigwugg, Rety, and Broseph.

- The Week 2 format, checkmate finals, and how extra Crown slots change everything

- Final predictions for who makes it through to Tactician’s Crown

In this episode of The Rolldown, Gangly is joined by EMEA TFT caster ImpetuousPanda to break down Week 2 of EMEA Regional Finals, the 32 player field chasing five Tactician’s Crown spots, and the biggest stories heading into the final weekend before the set championship.

We cover:

- What happened in Week 1 and which players earned their place in Set 17 TPC

- Why Week 2 is all about Tactician’s Crown and no longer just survival

- The EMEA players already qualified for Tactician’s Crown and who stands out globally

- The full Week 2 format including cuts, final lobby stakes, and Crown qualification

- Favorites like Double, Gobo, and Kubi and why they lead the field

- Elite threats including Ryko, L3Coco, Jedu, and Tomino

- Dark horses, underdogs, and the Spanish surge led by players like Safo

- Final predictions for who makes the run to Tactician’s Crown

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by newly promoted TPC players Wigwugg and Broseph for a live show breaking down Week 2 of Regional Finals, the race to Tactician’s Crown, and which players are actually contenders as the competition reaches its final stage.

We cover:

- Wigwugg and Broseph’s promotion to Tier 1 and what it means to officially join the TPC

- What makes Wigwugg a special TFT player

- The pressure and expectations heading into Week 2 of Regional Finals

- A full tier list of the remaining competitors and how the field stacks up

- Player storylines heading into the final weekend of competition

- Which players look like true Tactician’s Crown contenders

- Who could surprise the lobby and make a deep run

- Live reactions, debate, and spicy tier list takes from the panel

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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly break down the upcoming TFT Regional Finals, explaining the brutal format, the massive mid-set style, and which players have the best shot at making it back to the TFT Pro Circuit or qualifying for Tactician’s Crown.We cover:- The full Regional Finals format including play-ins, week one, and week two- Why the play-ins format is so brutal with only six games deciding everything- The difference in pressure between qualifying for TPC and qualifying for Worlds- The massive patch changes that reshaped the meta right before Regionals- Key unlock changes including Yone, Veigar, Tahm Kench, and TX- Player tiers including favorites, contenders, volatile picks, underdogs, and unknowns- Standout players to watch like Dank Memes, Milala, Broseph, and Rety- Dark horse and favorite predictions heading into the Regional Finals weekendChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:55 - Regionals Info00:06:15 - Format00:12:10 - Patch00:16:00 - Player Buckets00:27:00 - Predictions00:28:35 - Outro

In this episode of The Rolldown, Gangly is joined by EMEA TFT caster ImpetuousPanda to break down everything you need to know before EMEA Regional Finals begin, including the play-ins format, the new patch implications, and which players they expect to make the run into Week 2 and the next TPC.We cover:- Regional Finals schedule and how EMEA fits into the global Regionals picture- How players qualified (TPC, ladder snapshots, and qualifying cups) and why it matters- The brutal play-ins format and why six games can end a set in an instant- Week 1 breakdown and why every game has something at stake- Patch 16.6 unlock changes and how they could reshape the meta overnight- Player buckets: favorites, contenders, volatile, underdogs, and unknowns- Spotlight players like L3scoco, Voltariux, Jedusor, Elia, Reven, Safo, and more- Predictions: Gangly’s favorite and dark horse, plus Panda’s picks to make Week 2Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:00 - Regionals Info00:05:00 - Format00:08:52 - Patch00:12:13 - Player Buckets00:27:22 - Predictions00:29:35 - Outro