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NACS Changes, Ember's Closing, and the 2016 EU Summer Promotion

51 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2016 at 11:13 am.

introduction

First Reactions to NACS Rule Change

How LCS Owners Impacted the Rule Change

The Double Standard Hypocrisy of How Riot’s Dealing with the EUCS

The Conflict of Interest of LCS Owners and the Precedents Set

How a Disorganized Challenger Scene Hurts the LCS

Stopping Conflicts of Interest

Ember Investors Pulling Out

How Ember’s Hubris with Business Decisions Became Their Downfall

Reports Concerning Ember Investors and LCS Owners

How NRG Succeeded Where Ember Failed

Why the “Best” EUCS Teams Failed to Qualify for the Promotion Tournament

Giants Gaming v. Copenhagen Wolves Preview

Splyce Preview

ROCCAT v. Huma Preview

Final Predictions on Who Joins the LCS

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Today on the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk discuss the disappointing recent rule change from Riot Games concerning visas for the North American Challenger Series, the only mildly surprising closing of Team Ember, and their preview of the upcoming EU LCS Promotion Tournament, including their best bets and predictions.

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