The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

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Hosted by TFT commentators CLE and Gangly, The Roll Down is your go-to show for everything happening in the pro TFT scene. From grassroots to the pro circuit, from the couch to the crown, we break down tournaments, highlight the biggest plays, and dive into the stories that define the game’s top players.

  1. 5d ago

    This Tournament Determines Everything | TPC Blossom Cup Preview with ArtixRx | The Rolldown | S18E7

    In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by ArtixRx, one of the most quietly impressive performers this set, to preview the final Blossom Cup, break down the updated Rolldown Rankings, and dig into the pro points and relegation races heading into the end of Set 18.We cover:- Convergence Fest attendee passes selling out instantly and what that means for the event going forward- The new TFT client delayed to the end of Set 18- Keystone Cup results and CLE's embarrassing performance on mobile- Trials Week 2 results, the eight players locked into regionals, and the names just outside the cutoff- ArtixRx's story of losing his TPC spot and fighting his way back this set with two top eight cups- The pro points race heading into Blossom Cup, Dishsoap in the lead, GG9 and Chunington right behind- Soju's relegation watch and what has to happen for him to avoid planes- Roll Down Rankings full reveal, Wigwugg's massive jump to 6th, Chunington at 4th, and Dishsoap jumping to number oneChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:22 - Convergence Fest Attendee Pass Sellout00:12:31 - New TFT Client Delay00:14:35 - Keystone Cup Update00:18:21 - Trials Week 2 Results00:23:55 - Pro Points Race00:36:30 - Rolldown Rankings00:59:33 - OutroTry Neuroptima, use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownFollow us on all platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therolldowntft/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therolldownSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet18 #EnchantedWilds #TFTCompetitive #BlossomCup #RollDownRankings

  2. Sep 23

    These Pros Are the Best Young Talent in TFT | TPC Elderwood Cup Review | The Rolldown | S18E6

    In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Elderwood Cup winners Wigwugg and Chunington, fresh off punching their tickets to Tactician's Crown, to break down both cups, the pro points race heading into TPC3, and the MetaTFT stats corner.Follow Final Lobby Gaming on X: https://x.com/FinaLobbyGamingDownload the MetaTFT app to level up your game: https://www.metatft.com/downloadTry Neuroptima, use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownWe cover:- Set 18 impressions from two of the set's best performers, wisps, charms, and stage balance- AMER vs EMEA format discussion and the sleep schedule debate- Elderwood Cup EMEA recap, Wigwugg winning and how he approached Dishsoap going into check- Wigwugg's first ever tournament win and what it means to finally close one out- Elderwood Cup AMER recap, Chunington winning on home soil- Cambulee and Soju both going out on day one, Soju now on relegation watch- Pro points standings heading into TPC3, Dishsoap in the driver's seat with GG9 and Ripple chasing- Relegation race and what the TPC top 16 cutoff might look like- MetaTFT stats corner on Chunington's breakout run since set 16Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:38 - Updates & Announcements00:07:21 - Set 18 Impressions00:15:06 - EMEA Recap00:39:11 - AMER Recap01:17:48 - Pro Points Race01:27:34 - MetaTFT Stats Corner01:34:30 - Rankings & Fantasy Review01:41:48 - OutroFollow us on all platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therolldowntft/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therolldownSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet18 #EnchantedWilds #TFTCompetitive #ElderWoodCup #TacticiansCrown

  3. Sep 16

    A TFT Documentary & the Dankest of Memes | TPC Elderwood Cup Preview | The Rolldown | S18E5

    In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by newly promoted TPC players DankMemes and JukeYou to preview the upcoming Elderwood Cups, AMER vs EMEA matchup, and reveal the full Roll Down Rankings for Set 18 TPC2.We cover:- Set 18 meta discussion, the flexibility of the early set vs the augment balance issues at 2-1- Citadel Gaming pausing all TFT operations and DankMemes becoming a free agent- Final Lobby Gaming signing Marcel P- K3Soju Kick Invitational recap, $100k prize pool- The JukeYou documentary "It Takes a Village" dropping September 17th- Keystone Cup number 3 announced for September 28th and 29th - SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/ZeSDs5pmyWQUPn5a7- JukeYou accidentally not leveling to 9 in tournament- Vegas Open snapshot coming up and how to qualify- Rolldown Rankings full reveal for the Elderwood Cup- AMER vs EMEA format, schedule frustrations, and why both DankMemes and JukeYou are looking forward to itChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:11:48 - Announcements00:20:25 - K3soju Kick Invitational Recap00:29:00 - TPC1 Recap00:32:39 - Elderwood Cup Preview00:37:45 - Rolldown Rankings01:14:04 - OutroSign up for the Keystone Cup: https://forms.gle/ZeSDs5pmyWQUPn5a7Try Neuroptima, use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownFollow us on all platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therolldowntft/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therolldownSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet18 #EnchantedWilds #TFTCompetitive #ElderWoodCup #RollDownRankings

  4. Sep 11

    Wasianiverson Can't Stop Winning | TPC Riftbeast Cup Review | The Rolldown | S18E4

    In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Wasianiverson, fresh off winning the Riftbeast Cup, to recap the first TPC event of Set 18, break down the bugs, the checkmate format, and the Frodan coverage problem.Follow Final Lobby Gaming on X: https://x.com/FinaLobbyGamingDownload the MetaTFT app to level up your game: https://www.metatft.com/downloadTry Neuroptima, use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownWe cover:- Set 18 first impressions- The bug situation, JorC and Me1stor8th losing loot from a Stage 5 bug in the same game- Tacticians Gauntlet cancelled- Convergence Fest update, prize wall, side events, and what we still don't know about TFT-specific rewards- Riftbeast Cup Recap- The new three-games before cut Day 2 format and why it's better- GG9 making top eight after the callout video- Final Lobby Breakdown Presented by Final Lobby Gaming: Wasian's War Path game, the Inferno tech to beat Ripple, and how he knew he won on 3-5- Zyk00 winning EMEA, Seoill winning APAC- MetaTFT Stats Corner: Wasian's final lobby stats, 3.0 AVP in finals vs 3.74 in group stage across his four wins- The Frodan coverage problem, no spectator mode, no co-stream, and what happens when he's gone- The K3Soju Kick 4v4 Invitational announcementFollow 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 #TFTSet18 #EnchantedWilds #RiftbeastCup #TFTCompetitive #Wasianiverson

  5. Sep 9

    Everything You Need to Know About Convergence Fest | The Rolldown with Dylan Fraley | S18 E3

    In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Dylan Fraley, Global Product Manager for TFT Esports at Riot, for everything you need to know about Convergence Fest, the biggest open in TFT history.We cover:- What Convergence Fest is and why TFT and Riftbound are combining into one event- Fan First registration, over 10,000 sign-ups and why it happened- Scaling to 1,024 competitors and what that required operationally- Day one format changes, 43 stations, top two advance, no more top cut leaderboard- Side events, prize wall, exclusive cosmetics, and what attendees can expect- What the spectator experience looks like across both games in one venue- Is Convergence Fest a one-time experiment or the new standard?Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:54 - What is Convergence Fest?00:05:53 - Fan First Registration00:11:55 - Scaling to 1,024 Competitors00:15:40 - How to Compete00:28:07 - Day 100:30:48 - Side Events & Prize Wall00:35:47 - TFT + Riftbound Together00:39:18 - Why You Should Come00:48:40 - OutroTry Neuroptima, use code ROLLDOWN for 20% off: 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 #ConvergenceFest #TFTSet18 #RiftBound #TFTCompetitive #VegasOpen

  6. Sep 2

    We Drafted EVERY TFT Pro Player | TPC Preview with TFToddy | S18 E2

    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 01:17:07 - Fantasy DraftFollow 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 #TFTSet18 #EnchantedWilds #TFTCompetitive #ConvergenceFest #RollDownRankings

  7. Aug 14

    Set 18 is UNREAL | Interview w/ Riot Wittrock (Set Lead) & Gina Hope (Tech Director, TFT) | S18 E1

    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 timeWhy Set 18 was originally planned as Set 17What Hextech engine limitations actually looked like from the insideWhy the PBE delay happened and what the team has been fixing since launchWisps vs Charms: what changed and why the system was rebuiltMac support: it's coming during Set 18 as a native buildTournament realm and spectator mode updates for the esports sceneWhat Unreal enables for future game modes, tools, and featuresCLE and Gangly's post-interview reactionThe Molediver elimination cutscene pitch, attempt #4 00:00 - Intro01:55 - Unreal Engine13:02 - Set 1823:53 - Looking Forward38:07 - Post-Interview Reaction Try Neuroptima: https://neuroptima.us/rolldown Follow us on all platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sKAmazon - 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

  8. Jul 17

    The GOAT of Competitive TFT is Decided | Tac Crown Review | The Rolldown | Season 17 Episode 10

    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

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Hosted by TFT commentators CLE and Gangly, The Roll Down is your go-to show for everything happening in the pro TFT scene. From grassroots to the pro circuit, from the couch to the crown, we break down tournaments, highlight the biggest plays, and dive into the stories that define the game’s top players.

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