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In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by PockyGom and Wasianiverson, fresh off a wild opening weekend of the TFT Pro Circuit.

We break down the Shurima Cup, the chaos of competing on a brand-new patch, and what it takes to prep for a Tier 1 tournament with almost no lead time. Pocky walks through his second-place finish and mental approach to bouncing back after rough games, while Wasian dives into his path to winning the final lobby and locking in the first Americas spot at the Tactician’s Crown.

The conversation spans everything from scrim prep, high-cap decision making, and checkmate pressure to global TPC results, rising stars, surprise eliminations, and how consistency is rewarded at the highest level of competitive TFT.

We also cover:

- Final lobby storylines and clutch moments

- The impact of two-day patches on tournament variance

- APAC, EMEA, and global TPC results

- Tactician’s Trials and the Tier 2 path back to the Pro Circuit

- Rolldown Rankings fallout and fantasy draft chaos

- Gangly’s homework for the Tri-State Invitational

If you care about TFT esports, tournament prep, or what separates good players from championship-level ones, this is a must-listen.

Support our show by supporting our sponsor, Citadel Gaming:Citadel Socials - https://x.com/CitadelCTGCitadel Discord - https://discord.gg/XMuBg9sb6UIn this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly go live on Twitch for a deep dive into the start of Set 16 competitive TFT.We cover everything kicking off the new Pro Circuit season, including a full Shurima Cup preview, format changes, patch timing, and what to expect from the first Tier 1 tournament of the set. Gangly also shares a major personal announcement that will impact casting for the rest of Set 16.The centerpiece of the episode is the debut of The Rolldown Rankings presented by Citadel Gaming, a brand-new power ranking system for all 32 TFT Pro Circuit players built from ballots submitted by pros, commentators, and community leaders. We break down the rankings tier by tier, debate the biggest surprises, and unpack what they mean heading into the season.To close it out, we run a live fantasy draft featuring CLE vs. Gangly vs. Twitch Chat, drafting full TPC rosters to follow across all three cups this set.If you’re locked into TFT esports, the Pro Circuit, or the stories shaping Set 16 from the couch to the crown, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Headlines

06:35 - Set 16 Competitive

19:07 - The Rolldown Rankings

01:06:42 - TPC Fantasy Draft

01:36:32 - Outro

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Frodan, one of the most influential voices in TFT esports, for a wide-ranging conversation fresh off the Paris Open.

We break down what made Paris the biggest and best TFT event yet, why Set 16 is shaping up to be one of the most skill-expressive sets of all time, and how the competitive scene is evolving heading into the next Pro Circuit season. Frodan also shares insights from competing at both the Paris Open and the Houston Riftbound Regional, plus his perspective on co-streaming, main broadcast coverage, and what the future holds for TFT esports.

From tournament formats and checkmate debates to GOAT conversations, community growth, and what’s next on the TFT roadmap — this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in competitive TFT.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:55 - Riftbound Houston Regional

11:13 - TFT Paris Open Review

56:27 - Who is the GOAT?

01:06:55 - Looking Forward

01:17:05 - Set 16 Competitive

01:22:08 - Outro

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Set 16 Lore & Legends is finally here, and today we’re joined by the man behind the vision: Riot Mortdog. In this special Q&A episode, CLE and Gangly talk with Mort about the two-year journey behind the unlock system, how the team approached balance with 100 champions and 350+ augments, and why Set 16 feels like “classic TFT” again.

We also break down the newly announced Competitive Roadmap, key updates to the TFT Pro Circuit, and look ahead to the biggest event of the year, the Paris Open.

Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or just excited for a fresh set, this episode gives you the clearest look yet at what TFT Set 16 is trying to be and how Riot built it.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Set 16 Competitive TFT

07:20 - Mortdog Q&A

01:04:55 - The Paris Open

01:18:23 - Outro

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In this post-Tactician’s Crown episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Worlds representatives Dehua and jdzielinski to unpack APAC’s dominance, NA’s struggles, and what this performance says about the global state of TFT.

We discuss:

- APAC’s statement win and why their depth of talent is terrifying

- NA’s performance at Worlds, burnout, prep, and structural challenges

- Brazil’s breakout stars and CN’s uneven results

- Final lobby review and how WithoutYou claimed the crown

- End-of-set Americas Power Rankings (Top 15 players of Set 15)

- Early Set 16 impressions heading into the Paris Open

Whether you’re following the pro scene or catching up after Worlds, this episode delivers a clear look at where every region stands and who’s rising heading into Set 16.

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From the couch to the crown, this is our Tactician’s Crown mega-primer with three voices from the Tactician's Crown broadcast booth: Gangly, Clement, and ImpetuousPanda. CLE hosts a roundtable to rank all 40 players into Favorites / Final Lobby / Contenders / Sleepers / Underdogs, debate region strength (EMEA, APAC, AMER, CN), and argue playstyle philosophy heading into the set championship.

We cover:

- How the 15.8 meta rewards fast scouting + flex pivots

- Why EMEA looks stacked, APAC is reshaped by study groups, and Americas might be slept on

- The only correct tier list to exist

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0:00 - Intro

1:53 - Headlines

7:20 - Regional Review

16:58 - Tier List

1:54:51 - Outro

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In this TFT Regionals Finals Review & Tactician’s Crown Preview episode, CLE and Gangly sit down with Robinsongz, one of TFT’s competitive GOATs, to talk about his journey, set 16 hype, regional finals drama, and what to expect heading into Worlds.What you’ll get:🧠 Set 16 Preview: Why TFT: Lore & Legends might be the best set ever.🏆 Tactician’s Crown Breakdown: Who’s qualified, what makes this Worlds unique, and how Spain LAN will shake up the meta.📊 Stats Corner: Robin’s insane career numbers.⚔️ Goat Debate: Dishsoap vs. KC Double vs. Title, who’s really the greatest?💬 Rapidfire Q&A: Origin of the Robin Walk, how to stay consistent, and whether his shirt “comes in men’s.”🔮 Predictions: Who takes home the crown and why Robin thinks the “old guard” is washed.Follow 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

In this Regional Finals Primer of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly recap a chaotic Week 1, explain the Week 2 format (with the B-patch twist), sort the field into clear player buckets, and lock in their predictions for who’s punching a ticket to the Tactician’s Crown.

What you’ll get:

📈 Week 1 Recap: Who surged, who slipped, and how ranked grinders proved consistency matters.

🧭 Format, Simplified: Day-by-day cuts, why bottom-cuts change lobby tempo, and how early “advance” windows reward hot starts.

👥 Player Buckets: Victory laps, favorites, contenders, volatile wildcards, and underdogs writing new stories.

🔮 Predictions: Bold picks (favorites + dark horses) for the six AMER slots.

🗓️ What’s Next: The Tactician’s Crown lands Nov 14–16.

If you’re tuning in for your favorite player or need a fast pre-show download, this episode gets you fully prepped before the countdown hits zero.

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