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Bringing you all the best Meta decks to climb the ladder and prepare for tournaments! and creating a community to help all its members improve at Legends of Runeterra through weekly Podcasts, Group Calls, Learning Streams and Patron VOD Reviews. We jump into the best new decks from Legends of Runeterra's latest set Shurima and announce the launch of our Patreon Community! a community to help all its members improve at Legends of Runeterra through weekly Podcasts, Group Calls, Learning Streams and Patron VOD Reviews. Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWOAxdPwKAKItl_B4GRffA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Jae: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/JasonFleurant Bae: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/majiinbaelor Twitter: https://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLoR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budg

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    Get Comfy On Good Decks Already!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 70:26


    Today's podcast is more casty than usual thanks to special guest Boulevardtcg! With a world-class caster on the stage, the trio go over the recent meta developments, some interesting decks that may tempt connoisseurs, hard truths about card gamers, and lessons Boulevard has learned on his way to the top of the casting games game!Brought to you as usual, by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Opening Thanks 0:47 Special Guest; BoulevardTCG & his secret technique 3:05 Triangular Meta Analysis7:10 The rotation of ladder & it's resounding impact 14:43 Aikado's tempting last-second Ionia Pile 20:13 The Majiinbae Day 2 & the influence of MasteringRuneterra.com tournaments 24:35 Boulevard's quandry making Tournament Tacticians & the public's data points 32:51 The most SOUL CRUSHING feeling in a tournament; the one who doesn't get there 35:50 The Lazy nature of card gamers & the will to win 48:40 Being THE VIP Caster; Lessons Boulevard has learned becoming a Professional1:01:00 Gauntlet's evolution & Jason's beef with it 1:04:33 Final Words of Open wisdomPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Boulevard's Socials:https://twitter.com/BoulevardTCGhttps://www.youtube.com/@BoulevardTCGBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 113: Mastering Runeterra Open Predictions & The Cascading Metagame - MaRu Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 43:16


    TOURNEY LATER TODAY https://matcherino.com/tournaments/97617https://matcherino.com/tournaments/97617https://matcherino.com/tournaments/97617Our Mastering Runeterra Open is coming up later today, and the meta has shaped out to have a lot of slightly-below-top dogs jockeying for the top of the pile. With the meta cycle in full swing, the boys discuss what they've noticed as of late, what they expect for the MaRu open, and what implications (if any) that may have for your Day 1 run of the Riot Open next week! Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 112: The Siren Has Stopped Singing!!! - Mastering Runeterra Podcast w/ MajiinBae ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 40:06


    GET PREMIUM FOR $1 AT MASTERINGRUNETERRA.COM. DAILY TOURNEYS MON-FRI FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe open has closed and the boys are pretty happy with it in the rear view mirror! Today we go over our respective Open experiences and strategies, what we expect from the recent balance patch, and how we plan to prep for the World Championship Qualifier in 16* days!TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Opening Announcements - Daily tournaments, $1 month for premium!1:49 Open Run Recaps - Jason felt good even though he lost4:30 Jason's Takeaways - Stiffer competition in the Morning6:51 "Give your opponent the opportunity to make mistakes" - Majiinbae9:28 Majiin's Open speedrun18:13 Patch happened; what we expect to shake out22:50 Refusing to lose to deck X29:30 Kai'sa deserved to get hit36:50 Forging onwards & finding good data/practicePatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 111: Design VS Balance Mistakes & What You Should Bring This Weekend - The MasteringRuneterra Podcast w/ MajiinBae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 55:33


    Having near-daily tounaments has reignited the blaze in Jason's heart, while Majiin is still struggling to find any deck he enjoys in the cacophonous Siren Song meta. They go over what led to this meta, their thoughts on the latest expansion's impact, results from the daily MaRu tournaments, and what decks YOU should bring to the Runeterra Open! You can get MasteringRuneterra PREMIUM for only ONE DOLLAR right now, sign up while you can!https://masteringruneterra.com/register/premium/Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Opening announcements & Thanks1:50 Community disgruntled over a low-impact expansion8:49 "These new champions are NOT interesting" - Majiinbae14:49 Bae's Prediction "Balance patch will happen, meta will still be boring since no new cards or decks"16:10 Riot should HIRE Runeterra people to work on Runeterra17:33 Sump Monument Domination22:28 Lineup developments from Daily Tournaments33:25 Real Advice on Lineups35:10 Jason's Three Day gauntlet for Majiinbae40:14 The Good Decks for tournaments coming up43:55 Karma Sett's debatable power level51:50 Jason is really streaming and killing itPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 110: Patch, Pros, & Poro Kings - Mastering Runeterra Podcast ft; ABG's Tyguy, Arax, and Gibs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 66:48


    The Expansion has broadened the deck pool for standard considerably with new strong LoR decks, to match we've widened the number of guests on our podcast featuring three members of the infamous Always Be Gaming team to talk about their individual backgrounds, impressions of the patch, what makes the team what it is, and ways for riot to enrich the LoR community!ADDITIONALLY: We've got a chunk of news, first off people can subscribe to our Premium service for ONLY ONE DOLLAR for this next week as a nearly-free trial. In addition to that, we're going to have weekly tournaments for subscribers with a $20 prize pool AND a shot at a money match vs Jason Fleurant or Majiinbae for $100! On top of ALL THAT, we're juicing up our next series of Open tournaments by raising the guaranteed prize pool to a minimum of $2000.00 USD$1 Subscription Trial this month! Get Premium Articles, Ad Free Viewing, Discord Role and Private Channel and New Subscriber Only Tournaments!https://masteringruneterra.com/register/diamond/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=popup&utm_campaign=premium_trial&utm_id=premium-trialTimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraABG Arax's Socials:https://twitter.com/AraxGomezhttps://www.twitch.tv/ARC_AraxABG Gibs' Social:https://twitter.com/CapitalGLittleBABG Tyguy's Socials:https://twitter.com/ABG_TyguyBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    MR Podcast - Ep 109: Post Open Run Talk feat. TheCupIsMine & MajiinBae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 62:01


    With an outstanding performance in the first Eternal Open, we have TheCupIsMine to talk about how they approach the game, what led to their outstanding performance in the open, the big players to expect for this weekend's Open, and the dynamic of available statistics in competitive games.https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 The story of TheCupIsMine5:28 Playing Competitively vs For Fun8:34 Preparing for The Run18:39 A change of plans and perspective on Samira Seraphine25:12 Other Big Players in the Meta30:49 What leads to such a WIDE meta37:01 The positioning of Jax Ornn & the absence of Demacia39:18 Stat overload vs a lack of information (LoR vs Magic) in games51:09 Why people to hate EternalPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRune...Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNb...Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest TheCupIsMine's Social:https://twitter.com/thecupismineBae's Socials: @majiinbae Twitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials: @jasonfleurantlor https://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 108 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast: Tag Team Tops ft; hobbitsizz & ItsThatAshGuy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 72:01


    We keep the guest train rolling with the team that topped and took down last weekend's Mastering Runeterra Open; Hobbitsizz and their teammate ItsThatAshGuy (who also top-8ed)! The crew talk about what led to their Triple Timelines lineup, thoughts on the nerf, and go deep on what decks they're considering for this weekend's Runeterra OpenBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Introductions: Hobbitsizz, itsthatashguy, and Aikado again!1:33 The team that topped with Timelines and caused the hotfix4:45 Nerf repercussions & prospective open lineups 13:44 What we expect; Is anything 'good'?17:40 Poppy Lulu; sleeper OP?20:40 What goes with Samira Seraphine?23:55 Katarina Yasuo is a strong deck25:27 Targon PnZ, the format's Riddle30:20 Timelines vs Aggro; the meta balancing force34:12 Majiin's decks to plan around37:13 Drisoth's elusive Abomination46:10 The quandry of aggro stats vs tournament settings48:55 If you had to choose now; what are you locking?53:40 How to play the Plaza Guardian deck1:00:13 Why is Demacia notably absent in Eternal?1:02:44 Grand Plaza ain't so grand?1:04:48 Thoughts on Eternal, why do people hate it?1:07:40 Jason's CrAzY Idea1:11:17 Bloopers!Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest @hobbitsizz9574 's socials:https://twitter.com/hobbitsizzhttps://www.twitch.tv/hobbitsizzzhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_QEZixG7d5yblvsNjYomgGuest ItsThatAshGuy's Social Presence:Locatable on the Mastering Runeterra Discord serverGuest Aikado's Socials:https://twitter.com/AikadoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/xaikadoBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 107 - MR Podcast: Triple Timelines Tourney Win & Competitive System Recap Ft; @aikado @alanzq4537 ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 58:45


    EDITOR'S NOTE: This was recorded around noon or so yesterday, so 10 hours before the Timelines Hotfix =(This week we have a star-packed show, featuring a world Champion in Mr. AlanZQ himself, alongside Worlds Competitor Aikado and The Boyz to talk about what's up and down in Eternal and the LoR Competitive Sphere in general!https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 the Guests; AlanZQ & xAikado!2:45 Let's talk about eternal8:26 Balancing for power & winrate vs balancing for player experience - Toxic Decks14:00 Voice of the Community... aka; Reddit16:12 Lets talk a little more about Eternal... the Competitive Format21:32 Thoughts about the first Competitive SeasonZ29:05 Lineup thoughts going into the first eternal Open31:35 The way people earn Runeterra Points is a little wonky - The Drive to play41:00 Daily Gauntlets; where we at?45:45 The path to Worlds Qualification; Worth the work?50:10 A different feel between Riot Opens vs SeasonalsPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest AlanZQ's Socials:https://twitter.com/AlanzqTFThttps://www.twitch.tv/alanzqtftGuest Aikado's Socials:https://twitter.com/AikadoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/xaikadoBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 106: MMR Mess, Monetezation & Ladder Carrots - Mastering Runeterra Podcast w/ @aikado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 65:03


    As promised, we got Mr. Aikado on the show this week, he and Jason go over topics including the recent meta, the MMR mess, monetization, and what drives people to play https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 The RestPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra @aikado 's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/xaikadohttps://twitter.com/AikadoLoRJason's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 105 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast: Eternal Is Here, Free Build Lunacy & Scheduling Optimization w/ MajiinBae ​

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 40:35


    It feels like we've been Eternally waiting, but the format everyone has been excited for is here, Free Build! The guys go over the insanity of Free Build and it's silly meta, what Eternal is looking like a day into the format, and some choice words for the special guest who is notably absent...Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Upcoming events2:50 Free Build - Pure Combo Insanity9:56 Jason's message to Riot Games - Do cool stuff during 'dead weeks' please11:56 Eternal, yay - worth the wait25:10 Things just look FUN30:25 Daily Rumbles & Adding to the progress tracker35:45 Jason wants you to bully Aikado36:19 OUTTAKES AND BLOOPERSPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Mastering Runeterra Podcast - Ep 104: Worlds Qualifier Open, Eternal incoming & Competitive thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 31:17


    With the success of the MR Run Open coverage, the guys talk about the experience that was the Worlds Qualifier, go over what they hope for from the Eternal season, and give thoughts on the Ladder & Daily Rumble systemhttps://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Run Down1:24 Worlds Qualifier Recap2:40 Looking forward to Eternal Season - Fat Cat vs Big Cat14:05 A look at Competitive21:25 "The whole mmr thing"28:10 A big change for helping the player experience in RumblesPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Mastering Runeterra Podcast - Ep 103: Managing Expectations & Tournament Lineup Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 43:48


    In this edition of the Mastering Runeterra Podcast, the guys go over their recent tournament and competitive exploits, why serious teams like Red Pup gaming are pulling ahead of the pack, adjusting your expectations as circumstances change, and the meta.https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Thanks for everything & MASTERING RUNETERRA OPEN TOMORROW2:40 Majiin's Flesh and Blood weekend6:25 Mastering Runeterra vs Red Pup Money match 11:30 What drives someone competitively24:05 Changing your expectations25:30 Decks that are popping off - Bandle is BIG, Kaisa exists again, etc43:35 Big news coming + OutroPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Squadcast Ep 40- RPG Takeover: Matching Micro to Macro Gameplans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 57:40


    The unstoppable force that is Red Pup Gaming (RPG) has taken over the Squadcast to give their insights as to what makes them such a dominant force in competitive runeterra. They also go over their thoughts on the Open, their patch wishlists, and how to step up your game (hint; Card Gamer offers coaching)Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions1:13 The Champion's Run & Red Pups' record7:44 Wisdom of the Red Pups: What makes consistent success11:11 Floppy's fated encounter with NicMakesPlays14:56 Identifying your failings and how to improve on your play; Don't play Baccai on 122:15 Red Pups' read on Rubin's response about the Open: Better than people think31:58 Balance Patch Wishlist41:45 Archetypes that we expect to come up after Samira's reign47:25 Questions from the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCEPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.youtube.com/@montexristo/featuredhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRFloppymudkip's socials:https://twitter.com/TheFloppyMudkiphttps://www.twitch.tv/floppymudkipArren's Social:https://twitter.com/Arren_LoRHash's Social:https://twitter.com/hashx27TheCupIsMine's Social:https://twitter.com/thecupismine

    Ep 102 - the Mastering Runeterra Podcast​: Post Open Observations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 41:29


    The first ever Runeterra Open has been an explosive weekend for better or worse. The Masterminds give their experiences with the open, perspective on the direction of Runeterra, and a full brief of what they observed over the open.https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 News and updates: We have a Magic the Gathering website now!2:30 Stunningly, Majiinbae Day 2'd the Open17:04 Jason played in the Open too19:20 Perspective on the direction of Runeterra22:16 Ladder MMR is a bit messed up24:16 Eternal is suddenly VERY important - Bonus Tournament25:37 The Open; Hits and MissesPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Squadcast Ep 39: Time of the Essence & Runeterra Open Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 69:45


    This week we have Guest Dr.Checkov and the reigning champ of the first Glory for Navori Runeterra Open; Card gamer! He and the rest of the squad give their Open experiences, thoughts on the controversies, Riot's Statement, and 'playing for the clock'.Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraShadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORLuserbeam's Socials:https://twitter.com/LuserBhttps://m.twitch.tv/luserbeamDr.Checkov's Social:https://twitter.com/ChekhovDr#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    The Runeterra Show: Ep 51 - Two Teammates on Top & First Open Deck Choices Ft @MajiinBae ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 58:08


    The April MR Open has come and gone with a record turnout and two members of the pro team coming out ahead. Hear what they have to say about the tournament, the recent meta developments, and how they're preparing for the upcoming Runeterra Open.Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro?0:44 Aikado and Majiin's tourney picks + The Meta evolution5:11 Where to put your Samira9:36 WhatamI's struggle with the season10:45 Jasensational: Karma Sett isn't control, it is boring anti-control15:35 Jack/Seraphine, nuanced pillar of a great lineup25:04 Ashe & Deep talk30:07 Ionia's Nightmare lineup (Gwen Quinn takes)39:50 Ladder, Gauntlet, and Tournament thoughts53:00 New System vs Old SystemPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra @MajiinBae 's Socialshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant @aikado 's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXV-V3OyHymQjkKtd7CjsQhttps://www.twitch.tv/xaikadohttps://twitter.com/AikadoLoRHenneky's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/hennekyhttps://twitter.com/Henneky1Whatami's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/xxwhatamixxhttps://twitter.com/XxWhatAmIxX @Jasensational 's Socialshttps://www.youtube.com/c/Jasensationalhttps://twitter.com/Jasensationalhttps://www.twitch.tv/ja3en3ational#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 101 - The Mastering Runeterra Podcast: Ruthless Rumbles Open For Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 41:26


    The fancy new Ruthless Rumbles (the premium paid-entry Best of Three Standard Rumble) have rolled out! The guys talk about their day one experiences with this new competitive gauntlet, what they've seen and felt with their lineups so far, and brew some ideas for the upcoming Mastering Runeterra Open ( https://matcherino.com/t/masteringruneterra ) and the Riot Runeterra Open the following week.Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamps0:00 Intro0:43 Today we have a Podcast about Runeterra5:02 Ruthless Rumble is here & the serious sparring we wanted13:05 Could the Casual content creators make Opens & Ruthless Rumbles a grand slam?14:30 Jason's Rumble Report17:05 MajiinBae's Experience22:00 Bae's Innovative Plan26:05 Scouts' Potential27:57 Hallowed Scouts' raw power30:00 Lineup Brewing & Deck nuances33:40 A wide meta with strong pillars35:24 Unknowns about the (Riot) Runeterra Open41:00 OutroPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 38 - The Squadcast: Prepping for a Rumble, Two Opens, and An Aegis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 52:38


    This week we have good ol' Da Tank Buster, Card Gamer, Da Tank Buster (MonteXristo) and Shadawx, the Squad dish about what they've seen so far of the developing meta, hot new decks, and give their stories about climbing and the recent Ladder Drama.Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions0:47 Meta-Limbo, the not-quite busted state of Samira4:26 The Story of Meta Evolution5:54 Tournaments Brewing & Team Tribulations9:46 Ladder Drama: MMR Changes 21:05 Fizz Samira subverts archetypical expectations25:00 Climbing Stories28:33 "...That got rotated?" 31:56 Standouts from the new set38:01 Green Scout (aka; Gwen Quinn)39:36 Mono-Renekton41:26 We live in an Aatrox-Vayne Meta... again42:42 Highest Winrate Deck? Samira Varus Riven45:27 The Purpose of Rotation revealed48:36 The Open Looms50:48 Squad's Choice Lineup ChoicesPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra @montexristo 's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.youtube.com/@montexristo/featuredhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoDaTankBuster's Socials:https://twitter.com/DaTankBusterCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORShadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQ#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Runeterra Report Ep 10: Settle down with Standard - By Darwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 10:30


    We're early in the meta but things are already cooking, Darwin brings you a look at what the standout decks are both using new champs, newcomers after rotation, and what decks have survived the 90 degree turn, not to mention everyone's favorite segment of things to avoid...Brought to you by MasteringRuneterra.comTimeStamp0:00 Intro0:40 Samira's Dominance2:33 Sett is making waves4:27 Jack: He who doesn't win6:08 New Top Dogs in Standard7:04 The Survivors from Rotation7:59 Radioactive Hazard Pile9:13 OutroPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraHost & CreatorDarwinDiscord: Darwin ☘#9305Resources used include;masteringruneterra.comlor.ggruneterra.ar

    THE RUNETERRA SHOW: Ep 50 - RETURN OF THE KINGS, New Competitive, Rotation, and the Meta Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 64:43


    With the revival of Competitive in Legends of Runeterra comes the resurrection of a team once thought long dead. The Runeterra Show is back, the team go over all the spicy new changes to what Competitive 2.0 brings, discuss what they love and are concerned about, and give their feelings on the top meta decks today! TimeStamp0:00 It's great to be back1:40 This Meta: Rotating through LoR's greatest Hits2:20 We have a new competitive structure4:05 Jason's Summary of the changes9:55 Team's takes on the new world order17:03 More active ways to play aside from Seasonals21:40 Open Concerns26:12 Server Talk30:08 Lack of Official Broadcast for opens31:49 Rotation, New format, & Communication around it42:40 Majiinbae Predicts the meta's progression47:50 Whatami's Top 3 Decks49:30 A Brief lecture on Karma Sett PnZ56:36 Jason Defends Riot Games59:20 Closing ThoughtsBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra @MajiinBae Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant @aikado 's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXV-V3OyHymQjkKtd7CjsQhttps://www.twitch.tv/xaikadohttps://twitter.com/AikadoLoRKevor's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/Kevor24https://twitter.com/KevinAnctilWhatami's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/xxwhatamixxhttps://twitter.com/XxWhatAmIxX @Jasensational 's Socialshttps://www.youtube.com/c/Jasensationalhttps://twitter.com/Jasensationalhttps://www.twitch.tv/ja3en3ational#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 100: Mastering Runeterra Podcast w @MajiinBae ​- Organized Play Christmas & LAN Event Incoming???

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 32:02


    We thought that the big 1-0-0 didn't land on the right week, turns out it landed on the advent of Competitive Runeterra, the guys go over what their thoughts are on the first few days, the community reaction, and some BIG Riot announcementsBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 We finally made it to Competitive Runeterra2:55 General feel on the new system4:55 Looking at the potential of Eternal11:37 Hot new Standard takes - Samira Fizz = Not that good19:05 Majiin is full-force back in Legends of Runeterra23:27 Quick Hits on Standard27:05 Mastering Runeterra Open next week!30:16 BIG RIOT ANNOUNCEMENTSPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 37 - The Squadcast: Standard Speculations & She Who Will Not Be Named

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 67:43


    With the season underway, the Squad has found the time to play! The Usual suspects give their thoughts on the new cards, rotation, the new champions, and more!https://masteringruneterra.com/april-2023-1k-open-tournament/https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoR/status/1641181135425138689?s=200:00 Intro: Navori is Glorious0:50 General feelings about the EXPLOSION of rotation and new stuff4:38 Samira has a lot of Flair12:32 Jack, what's bro doing?17:05 The Redacted agreement17:28 Sett is solid25:55 Tank is still Sett on Ryze27:11 What rotated cards do the Squad miss the most33:08 How the new cards fit into the mix47:38 Gauntlet's strict timeframe48:58 The underated new card: Falling Star49:42 Skins have been stepping up52:30 Additional thoughts on new cards54:30 Buffs and Nerfs at the start of standard1:03:32 Tournament news: MasteringRuneterra.com Opens are back! Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraDaTankBuster's Socials:https://twitter.com/DaTankBusterCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORShadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQ#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 99 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast: Vegas Vacay Edition W/ @Majiinbae

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 31:52


    Jason Fleurant and Majiinbae met in real life for a card tournament (Guess they really like those things). During this time, they got into the same room and recorded a podcast until Jason's phone died. Listen to their recent escapades, MaRu's plans for the real LoR season, and more!https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Where are the guys and why are the guys there1:20 The reason for Vegas: Battle Spirit Saga event2:45 Tournament Recap5:00 Jae & Bae's first meeting & the impromptu phone-cast7:05 Hype for LoR Competitive 2.0 & Rotation expectations13:39 Room for Improvement 18:40 MaRu's Tournament Schedule & Jason Fleurant Streaming LoR Soon20:10 The proper approach to preparing for big tournaments + Wide Talking31:20 Early Access Streams from Majiinbae & Jason31:42 Abrupt Cut Off Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Runeterra Report Ep 9: GUESS WHO'S BACK - By DarwinTheory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 22:30


    The Runeterra Report Podcast returns with a giant look at whats big in the current meta, what top decks you should try and or be aware of, and everyone's favorite segment; the Radioactive Hazard Pile of decks to avoid if you value anything!Brought to you by MasteringRuneterra.comTimestamps:0:00 Introduction & Updates1:47 Top Dogs: Jayce Lux 3:18 Elites are now Elite4:35 So EVELYNN...6:55 Ryze is Viable8:20 Jayce 2: Heimerdinger Boogaloo10:00 Jax Ornn is positioned well12:12 Lurkers are acceptable14:05 TaliZiggs refuses to die15:11 Azir Irellia's last Hurrah16:41 Noxus Aggro17:39 The one and only; Radioactive Hazard Pile21:58 Post-script notesPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 98 - The Mastering Runeterra podcast: Variety Set Impressions & Card Design space, Feat. Majiinbae

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 41:03


    The variety set has made a splash on the meta, and may be a great indicator of things to come with how it's approaching power budgets and design space. The Boys talk about what they've seen and played with so far, alongside what they expect from expansions going foward.https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Jason's VERY Funny Number Story1:40 Jason has PLAYER RUNETERRA... But it was Elites6:00 What Deck is your favorite Fast Food place?6:58 Formula's resounding impact15:30 Why Winter's Touch is MUCH better than it looks19:25 Blocking Badgerbear is as good as people expected20:25 Serene Skysinger is unfortunately as bad as Majiin expected22:55 Mischevious Marai is VERY strong24:08 Attrocity is dead, but it's long due25:00 Majiin's early Meta reads25:35 Thoughts on the format spread29:08 Card Design talk38:10 Plans for the wrap up of beta seasonJoin the Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraCheck out our Merch store! https://store.masteringruneterra.com/en-caJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMajiinBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJason Fleurant's Socials:https://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 36 - The Squadcast: First Variety Patch Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 61:55


    With a new patch comes a new squad of professionals to discuss them, the variety patch has landed and we have hot takes recorded from the night of the patch's release!Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions0:42 What we've been playing: Zany new brews2:22 New Card overview - Formula 4:00 Blocking Badgerbear7:00 Winter's Touch - Ramp developments9:53 Mischevious Mirai 13:13 Gem Crafter15:24 Skulking String-puller17:54 Cooking with Serene Skysinger23:40 Banana Blaster & Bandle Painter changes28:09 Priestess of Desert Light...28:53 Steem & Domination buffs32:32 Silverwing & Riven 'adjustments'34:15 Mistfall an actual card now?36:42 Vaults of Helia; still not enough?38:25 Wraith of Echoes could be real44:55 Rip Attrocity - Tristana is not allowed to have nice things49:52 Questions about the game's current power level51:48 Changes to the Daily Rumble and the upcoming open58:55 Experiences from the first openPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.youtube.com/@montexristo/featuredhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoDaTankBuster's Socials:https://twitter.com/DaTankBusterCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORShadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQ#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    The Squadcast Feat Mr.eMOEtional & Swiffer9000: Rumbling Through the Open Meta - Ep 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 68:13


    Whether you like or hate it, it's hard to deny how wide the current meta is for Legends of Runeterra. This week two Squadmates are joined by two guests; seasonal Champ Mr. eMOEtional and Seasonal Top Cutter Swiffer9000, to talk about their experiences after a week of Daily Rumbles, the debate on balanced vs imbalanced metas, and the key decks that have made a name for themselves. Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions: Mr. eMOEtional & Swiffer9000 on the 'Cast0:58 Daily Rumble experiences and Thoughts16:06 Wide vs Imbalanced meta debate; What makes a better experience?28:20 Ryze's Inherent toxicity; is he too problematic as a concept?39:45 Lord Broadmane & Fatigue as a win condition53:05 Tristana; Rise of the Midrange Queen1:03:30 Lineup plans for the FIRST Runeterra OpenPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest eMOEtional's Socials:https://twitter.com/MreMOEtionalhttps://www.youtube.com/emoetionalGuest Swiffer9000's Socials:https://mobile.twitter.com/swiffer9000MonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLOR#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep. 96 | Mastering Runeterra Podcast : Off the Cuff Contests & Beta Impressions w/ MajiinBae

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 47:59


    This week on the most serious competitive Legends of Runeterra podcast... we're being a bit less serious and also discussing things that are adjacent to Legends of Runeterra. The guys decide to give us all a peek into what that "Pre-podcast talking about random things" time looks like, enjoy a casual conversation between two high-level card players!https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Agenda for today; Talking off the cuff2:36 Living the dream without playing the game3:55 Daily Rumble thoughts and experiences10:22 Patch Thoughts12:50 Majiin Tangent: He played Yu-Gi-Oh 16:05 Other Card games and their HUGE prize pools - My Hero Academia & Battle Hero Saga23:25 GrandpaRoji was the first to masters with Pink Illaoi25:40 Thoughts on the formats and content creator aspect of Daily Rumbles29:10 Tourney thought processes33:37 Majiin qualified for the Flesh and Blood pro tour.... again37:50 Flipping Coins; 'strategy' card games39:55 Jason's Bone to pick with the Beta SeasonPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 34 - The Squadcast: Early Meta Reads & The Best Cleave Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 71:19


    The patch has landed and the Beta season of the new competitive system has landed! The team talk about what their first impressions are, what is hitting and missing, and go over the interesting use cases for everyone's favorite new card; Soul Cleave!Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions - ZTurtle & Da tank Buster1:30 Immediate Patch Impressions5:12 Illaoi back and slapping13:25 Did Quietus get hit too hard?19:00 Why aren't dragons good...?24:00 Champions Unlimited; Hit or Miss?29:15 Thralls rumbling to life36:25 New Card Brewing; Castigate + Soul Cleave48:35 Darkness + Soul Reave = Value and Power50:58 Soul Cleave Lightning Round56:15 Can Soul Cleave bring Anivia back? - Cunning Kitten? Chirean burn?57:35 Rapid fire buff talk1:05:35 Early Lineup IdeasPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoDaTankBuster's Socials:https://twitter.com/DaTankBusterYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Socials:https://twitter.com/santatcghttps://www.twitch.tv/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep. 33 - The Squadcast: Forming and Maintaining a Competitive Team, feat. Red Pup Gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 58:44


    There's a new dog raising hell in the Legends of Runeterra competitive scene, and it's Red Pup Gaming! This week's episode features some of the key members of this newer competitive team giving insights on what brought them a seasonal victory, the essence of what makes a great team, and how they look to improve at Legends of RuneterraBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamps0:00 Introductions - Red Pup Gaming on the Squadcast!0:42 Red Pup Gaming's go at World Ender Seasonals - Dr.Checkov 3:45 Seasonal Champ FloppyMudkip's recap5:35 Ekko Jinx Innovations from Monte8:10 Gouda's Insane Open rounds11:40 Arren's run and the Pups' gaming background22:40 Red Pups' Dawn - What difference a team makes31:35 The Rise of LoR teams & teams vs Social Clubs44:15 How to Improve at Legends of Runeterra56:10 Shoutouts to and from RPGPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Floppymudkip's Socials:https://twitter.com/TheFloppyMudkiphttps://www.twitch.tv/floppymudkipGuest GouDaddy's Socials:https://twitter.com/Goudaddyxhttps://www.twitch.tv/gouda_ddyGuest Dr Chekhov's Socials:https://twitter.com/ChekhovDrGuest Arren's Socials:https://twitter.com/Arren_LoRMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoR#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 32 - The Squadcast ft; TheCupIsMine: Road Map, Competitive Changes & Upcoming Beta Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 73:55


    There are some big weeks and there are some MASSIVE weeks for Legends of Runeterra. We've had more news drops that are competitive-centric than we've had in ages. The Squad is here to break down whats coming, whats changing, and what to expect from the upcoming patch and BETA season!Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions - Guest TheCupIsMine!2:00 Big stuff coming: Competitive Roadmap for LoR12:55 Competitive Changes Reactions and thoughts - Opens and Daily Rumbles25:40 Alternate Game Modes & Daily Rumble Details42:29 Worlds Format changing? The Race is coming53:30 Ladder thoughts1:00:00 Patch Note Predictions & HopesPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraSpecial guest TheCupIsMine's Socials:https://twitter.com/thecupismineMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Socials:https://twitter.com/santatcghttps://www.twitch.tv/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast #skinamarink

    Ep 95: FULL CUT The Future of Competitive Runeterra feat. Steve Rubin - MR Podcast w/ Majiinbae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 67:12


    As was foretold, the exciting part 2 of Majiinbae and Jason Fleurant's talk with Steve (rubinzoo) rubin is here! Learn a LOT more about whats cooking this year in Legends of runeterra!ONE NOTE: The final bit about the date for the patch was said before the whole riot hack happened, so that is no longer accurateBrought to you by masteringruneterra.comTimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Meet Steve Rubin! & his game plan5:15 What is "Organized Play" & the Goal8:40 What's Rubin Cooking? - Runeterra Opens & the path to Worlds16:10 The Separation between Season Rewards & Worlds Points (Player Titles???)21:20 Beta Season - A lot to figure out25:22 Rough Sketch of Worlds - bigger finals, no qualifiers28:32 The Legends of Runeterra Team & the importance of feedback31:25 Technical Tuning vs Gamers 37:22 Worlds Points Leaderboard?39:19 Information Clarity plan41:45 Daily Rumble Prize Plan + NEW COSMETICS Player Titles47:52 Prizes planned for Runeterra Opens50:10 Limited Format still in the cards?52:25 Premium tourneys aside from Worlds and New Formats57:34 Does LoR Still run on a Calendar year? - Tournament Scheduling1:01:58 Rubin REALLY wants your feedback!!!Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Steve Rubin's Socials:https://twitter.com/rubinzoohttps://www.twitch.tv/rubinzooBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 31 - Squadcast: Splits, Shurima, Seasonal Spreads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 63:03


    With seasonals looming, the squad go over their seasonal lineups, what are the standout pillars to keep in mind, and the Meta (tm)Brought to you by www.masteringruneterra.comTimeStamp (Coming Soon)Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Socials:https://twitter.com/santatcghttps://www.twitch.tv/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 94 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast with Majiinbae: Bite Sized Tourney Speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 26:22


    After last week's banger of a guest episode, the boys go over how they view this year for Legends of Runeterra, their vague expectations, and Majiin's recent escapades returning to ranked.https://masteringruneterra.com/TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKENDhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenTimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Explanation for last week4:45 Is 2023 Make or Break??17:00 Majiinbae's learning quest for 7-221:40 Bae's predictions for what will break out at the Mastering Runeterra Open24:45 The Uno StoryPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 30 - The Squadcast: Mistakes, Mysteries & Runeterra Opens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 63:53


    With tournaments looming, the Squad go over what they have in mind for lineups, they go over spicy developments in the ladder meta, how people evaluate lineups, and more!Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKENDhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenhttps://matcherino.com/t/januaryopenTimeStamp0:00 Introductions1:25 Seasonals is 10 days away & Yangzera's Triangle Theorem5:02 How Card Gamer plays the triangle7:20 The conundrum of the 'best lineup'10:19 Yang angers their delivery driver12:44 Prodigy's seasonal Plan13:40 Red vs Blu (Kayn)16:45 FTR; is it really good?26:05 Ladder LP & MMR issues34:45 Competitive changes on the horizon!45:25 First Worlds Finalist confirmed: Champ gets a run-back!50:45 Rotation... soooon?53:15 Monte tries to hook Brian Kibler into LoR + Reddit reaction57:05 MASTERING RUNETERRA $1000 OPEN TOURNEY ON SATPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Socials:https://twitter.com/santatcghttps://www.twitch.tv/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Runeterra Report Ep 8: Disc Doesn't Do - Hosted by DarwinTheory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 16:24


    A wide meta leads to a slightly wider play bar as Darwin digs in to every noteworthy obstacle between you and LP on Ladder, laying out what to expect this week on Legends of Runeterrahttps://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introduction0:25 Jinx Lulu reigns supreme1:20 Bash Bros (Feel the Rush)2:21 Yordle Control - Norra Veigar 3:59 The defining underdog of the meta: Katarina Leona5:22 #2 Katarina deck in the game6:17 Plunder pushes on7:07 Ekko Jinx is still back8:16 Taliyah Ziggs makes a selective splash9:32 Cold Cuts - Gwen Sejuani10:37 Swain TF11:56 Pirates still exists, no I'm not joking13:22 THE Radioactive Hazard PilePatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 93 - MR Podcast w/ Steve "Rubinzoo" & Majiinbae : The Future of Competitive Runeterra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 17:51


    It's been a long time coming but we got one of the biggest Rioters possible; Steve Rubin aka "Rubinzoo" is back to talk about what to expect for competitive Legends of Runeterra for 2023! This is the first part of a two part podcast that will go into further details with part two, a few tidbits have had to be edited out of part one, you can look forward to that later on! https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Introductions and thanks 1:55 Who is Rubin and what does he do?5:14 The organized play/competitive ecosystem9:35 What Rubin has been working on recently & What to expect11:37 The coming 'Beta season"12:54 How to give feedback to the LoR team15:21 Timeline for when to expect more detailsPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Steve Rubin's Socials:https://twitter.com/rubinzooBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 29 - The SquadCast: Post Hotfix Hot Takes & Hysteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 59:23


    The Squad go over their takes of whats hot and not post hotfix and some of their more questionable hysterical takesBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp 0:00 Intro0:25 Hotfix fixed Runeterra?2:10 The Squad's recent brews and favorites6:15 Hot fix takes10:40 Lulu Jinx is holding back the Bar12:00 Leona Katarina - Shoutout to Trinathan14:00 Targon's Identity Issues16:30 Gwen's Transition to aggro & Triple Aggro's Return19:50 "Plunders great" - Everyone22:55 Other Outliers - Sejuani Gwen, Taliyah Ziggs, Aatrox Decks, Kindred36:40 Ekko Jinx: An Alternative39:00 If Jinx crosses the Op Threshold; how would we tune her down?41:05 FTR is a closed-list predator45:25 Ravenbloom seeing play again???46:25 Sun Disc; Good against not-Lulu/Jinx50:05 Sentinels Team League HypePatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Socials:https://twitter.com/santatcghttps://www.twitch.tv/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 7 - The Runeterra Report: Jinx Rushing Down the Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 14:07


    The new meta has landed and oh boy are there a lot more explosions than we're used to! Darwintheory lays out what to expect in this chaotic new landscapehttps://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introduction0:24 Big Red has been dethroned! 1:09 FTR comes back to the meta2:02 Lurk lurks no more3:02 Red Gwen finds a way 4:02 Veigar is viable, now with a new friend!4:47 Ekko Jinx showing up in a big way5:35 Plunder Pummels in6:47 Noxus Aggro decks are done8:32 Swain TF is a choice predator9:58 Katarina... Leona??11:06 Radioactive Hazard PilePatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 92 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast w/ Majiinbae: Post Holiday Hotfix & 2022 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 44:33


    The hectic holidays have hconcluded, and Jae and Bae are back! The boyz go over the recent hotfix to Legends of Runeterra and everything that has happened through LoR and Mastering Runeterra over the last year!AND A SPECIAL GUEST NEXT WEEK???https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Kudos and GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT???3:35 Hotfix Talk20:15 Reminiscing Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 28 - The Squadcast: The Best Deck in LoR History, Winning Aegis & Nerf Wishlist (Pre Fix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 77:46


    After a holiday Hiatus, the Squad returns with... well, not the best timed episode! This was filmed Wednesday night, before the hotfix was announced and implemented, good stuff all the sameBrought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions0:32 Status Report1:45 Hashing out Aegis8:30 Making waves around the Pillars of the Ladder10:32 Controversial Santa Opinions (Pre-hotfix)22:30 Balancing the Bar36:45 Is Aatrox the problem, or is Fish fight too good?47:30 Red Gwen: balanced or needs touching? 56:05 Jinx is set up to be Queen of the new world1:08 Buff IdeasPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Hash's Social:https://mobile.twitter.com/hashx27MonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Social:https://twitter.com/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 6: The Runeterra Report - Noxus Knocking Down Doors - By DarwinTheory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 10:42


    With the ho-ho-holiday break over, we crack back in to a new year and new... meta... It may in fact not be a new meta until next week, but we'll give you the deets to turbo your climb before that hits!TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:27 Aatrox Vayne is STILL there1:08 New 2nd Place deck - Red Gwen!2:10 Bandle Bar is still big, but polarizing 2:57 Kaayntrox holds it's own in the meta3:46 Rumble Tumbles4:45 Underated Gems - Aggro lives!8:28 RHP - Radioactive Hazard PilePatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 5 - The Runeterra Report: Tumbled Rumbles Trounce Ryze Terribly, by DarwinTheory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 13:04


    The boy is back in town...! Life and last minute hotfixes aside, Darwin is back with a quick and digestable look at what to expect on your ladder climb, what to try, what to avoid, and the good ol' Radioactive Hazard Pile!Brought to you by Masteringruneterra.comStats used include: Masteringruneterra.com , lor.gg , and llorr-stats.comTimeStamp0:00 Intro & Congrats0:53 The Top Dog: Aatrox's Girl Scouts2:11 The Second Dog: Also Aatrox w/Kayn3:42 Seraphine Ezreal refuses to die4:53 Red Gwen is still here6:12 Draven Jinx explodes faces7:12 Lurk & Plunder hold their own8:47 Tumble with Rumble9:42 Radioactive Hazard Pile11:40 OutroHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 91 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast w/ Majiinbae: 1k This Weekend, Worlds Watch Party & The Work It Takes to Be the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 48:44


    The guys go over what they expect to see at the big MASTERINGRUNETERRA tournament, Majiin gushes over his big in-person Worlds watch party, and the two go over what it REALLY takes to be the very best at anything.TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Talking Begins1:21 TOURNEY REMINDER1:45 Majiin's Hotness, Tourney Expectations, and Meta Cycling17:05 Majiin's experience at the NYC Worlds Watch party30:00 What goes into Being the BESTPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 27 - The Squadcast: Post Worlds Thoughts & Hotfix Meta Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 52:08


    What's a week between friends? With worlds wrapped and the hotfix still steaming, the squad look at both and give their thoughts on the gameplay, production, and generally the state of Legends of RuneterraBrought to you by MasteringRuneterra.comTimeStamp0:00 Intro & Explanation0:27 Worlds Impressions and Thoughts8:00 Monte has had ENOUGH of twitch chat11:15 A BIG step up from last year13:55 Upcoming $1000 MasteringRuneterra Tournament15:42 Top Decks and Hotfix Impacts34:55 Is this meta Locked, or can innovation happen?37:04 Fun Brews: Ryze Poros...???Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraMonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoYangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_Shadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Social:https://twitter.com/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 90 - The Mastering Runeterra Podcast : The Rise of Ryze and Rotation - Featuring Majiinbae

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 51:19


    As was foretold last time, this episode's big topics are thoughts on Rotation and what it implies and can bring to Legends of Runeterra, the big cards in the upcoming World Ender expansion, and; surprise, Mastering Runeterra is holding another Tournament? Who would have guessed?!?Brought to you by your friends at https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 Words1:22 Tournament announcement5:04 Rotation for a brighter tomorrow18:09 World Enders: New card Impressions20:05 Ryze up23:00 Kayle & Co.28:50 Landmark Stuff31:38 Wily Newtfish33:30 Champion's Wincon35:40 Bandle Stuff38:30 Crimson Pidgeon40:15 Aatrox: Mr WorldEnder42:25 Sleeper Hit: Caustic Riff43:40 Seraphine/Backalley Bar Sidebar46:30 The Noise of Community FeedbackPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 26 - The Squadcast: The Boys are Back In Town! featuring TankBuster & Yangzera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 70:37


    Stop me if you've heard this one before, but the boys are back in town! After a bit of a vacation due to Seasonal reasons, Squadcast makes it's triumphant return! Most of your favorites, alongside a new member in Yangzera, and a guest in the form of World Championship Competitor Da Tank Buster talk about their prep and experiences in the worlds qualifiers, what trends we've seen in recent balance changes, some of the spiciest cards in the upcoming expansion, their experiences in the Aegis Esports league, and more!Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Introductions - New boy and a guest!0:50 Da Tank Buster's Worlds run + Prodigy's Prep6:55 Yangzera's approach10:02 Phansora's go at worlds11:16 What did Monte do? - Grassroots Cast!13:30 Recent Balancing - Rally's Ruin & Finishers19:25 Early Access Discussion & Frontrunner cards33:50 Ryze Looming?37:45 Kayle is cool as hell... BUT40:10 Aatrox46:18 "What do you think of the Bandle City Darkin?"48:59 Aegis Esports League 57:30 General Discussion & Worlds ExpectationsPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraGuest Da Tank Buster's Social:https://twitter.com/DaTankBusterNew Member Yangzera's Socials:https://twitter.com/Yangzerahttps://www.twitch.tv/yangzera_MonteXristo's Socials:https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoRhttps://www.twitch.tv/Monte_XristoShadawx's Socials:https://twitter.com/shadawxhttps://twitch.tv/shadawxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgbie3tmI07MZJ5X5b5MYQCardGamer's Social:https://twitter.com/CardGamerLoRPhansora's Socials:https://twitter.com/phansoraLORSantaTCG's Social:https://twitter.com/santatcgCameron Hanzo's Social:https://twitter.com/CameronHanzoProdigy's Socials:https://twitter.com/prodigy_lor#LegendsofRuneterra #LoR #PlayRuneterra #LoRPodcast

    Ep 89 - Mastering Runeterra Podcast : Worlds 2022 Experiences, New Season NEXT WEEKw/ Majiinbae

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 38:06


    Guess who's back, back again, these guys are back, tell a friend. After a hectic while, the podcasters are back with a rundown of what happened for them at worlds, looking at the future of Rotation in Runeterra, and the expansion dropping next week (This was recorded PRE SPOILERS, sorry)Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/TimeStamp0:00 Intro0:43 We're BACK again3:43 Worlds!17:10 Bae's Run26:12 Jae's Run29:12 Optimistic about Rotation34:40 Rooting for our BoyPatreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterraJoin Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8QnTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterraBae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budgTwitch.tv/majiinbaelorhttps://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLorJae's Socials:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsFhsgLk7YwxdweckTZx1ghttps://www.twitch.tv/jasonfleurant​​​​​https://twitter.com/JasonFleurant

    Ep 4 - The Runeterra Report: Tantalizing Trifecta Takes by DarwinTheory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 18:50


    This week, Darwin is seeing red!... and green, those are the normal colours for matchup spreadsheets, but also the colours of the meta's TOP deck. Alongside the red and green girls deck, two other decks have pulled steadily ahead as the trifecta of top dogs in the meta, see what you should expect for your laddering in this week's Report!Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:28 Red Gwen1:37 Kayn Vayn(e)2:52 Elusive Critters3:48 Twisted Fate Annie Ravenbloom5:09 Best SI Control Deck: Trundle Trynda FTR6:35 Plunder is back.... again7:46 The Radioactive Hazard Pile11:00 Meta Disection17:22 Outro Host & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 3 Runeterra Report: Shadow Isles Supremacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 14:22


    Welcome back true believers and newcomers alike to a new shorter form show from Masteringruneterra.com. Your friend and mine; DarwinTheory has pored over the data giving you a quick 10-15 minute weekly meta-news show for the gamer on-the-go who wants a bit of an update without reading for hours on end. This week we look at whats moving and shaking in the meta, with a spotlight on why spooky island is the hottest thing since sliced bread!TimestampsHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

    Ep 2: NEW SHOW - The Runeterra Report - Reaver's Row Reeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 18:08


    Welcome true believers to a new shorter form show from Masteringruneterra.com. Your friend and mine; DarwinTheory wanted to make a quick 10-15 minute weekly meta-news show for the gamer on-the-go who wants a bit of an update without reading for hours on end, so here we are with the second episode of The Runeterra Report!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:26 Seraphine Situation1:32 Vayne Variants3:22 Newer Meta Monsters: Zoe Teemo4:41 Discard Aggro is back in force6:03 MF Swain is up there6:46 Annie Jhin is snapping up wins7:35 Jinx Ekko rises to popularity8:36 Norra x Shadow Isles10:05 Landmark Combo is back11:03 Schools back in session12:16 Shirtless Men are underated13:02 Heimer Jayce back in fashion13:49 Katarina Gwen sticking around14:37 Celesbians getting even better15:20 "The Radioactive Hazard Pile" - Decks to avoid if you wish to climb16:27 Disclaimer & ShoutoutsHost & CreatorDarwinTheoryDiscord: DarwinTheory#9305

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