Emily Rand
@leagueofemily
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Analyst @LCSOfficial. Former @ESPN_Esports, @theScoreesports, @YahooEsports. KT Rolster. 2020 @esportsawards journalist of the year
from Boston to LA
Joined May 2014
Since we don’t have an audience I made some scuffed fansigns for every player in today’s #LCS finals
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That was my last Worlds appearance. I had a blast and was able to working with so many amazing people on and off camera. ^ ^ Thank you so much to then entire production team!
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Accidentally saying “SK Telecom T1” on desk couldn’t be me :3.
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T1 win moment. This crowd has not been louder than this all tournament. What a statement win.
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This screenshot is going to come in handy in the future, I know it.
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Despite testing negative on several rapid tests before traveling, this morning I found out I have COVID. This means that I'm off the desk for worlds for the foreseeable future. I'm so sorry and also crushed. Was planning a lot of fun stuff for this first part of groups T_T.
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Hi all, I've just received word that my contract with ESPN will not be renewed for 2021. I'm sad for all of my colleagues at ESPN who have also been affected by this round of layoffs and additionally thankful for the opportunity to have worked with such amazing people.
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Holy shit I’m crying I thought I didn’t have feelings lmao.
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The amount of support I've received this weekend has been overwhelming from the fans in the crowd, to the fans at home, to the production staff, to my peers on the desk. Thank you so much. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this finals event. <3.
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My second year of LCS is now finished. It's still a bit overwhelming to think that I'm here on an analyst desk for LCS at all tbh. Thank you so much to my coworkers, peers, the LCS fans, and our wonderful production crew. It's been an amazing year. <3.
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I remember interviewing Danny prior to his LCS debut with EG in 2021. He was so optimistic and grateful for the chance to prove how good he was. The more that comes out about how he was apparently treated behind the scenes, it's just crushing and awful. T_T I hope he's alright.
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Uzi got his 100th LPL kill in just 14 days of playing in the league. He was also the first player to reach the 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500-kill milestones.
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I feel very grateful and still awed that I made it to the finals desk, and remarkably lucky to be able to experience this particular DRX story live. Thank you to all of my desk-mates and broadcast talent and crew. <3 it was a pleasure and a privilege.
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Flandre pulling out first Lucian guns and then a (G)I-DLE lightstick along with the trophy lmaoooo.
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I have a lot of thoughts, none of which twitter provides room for context for. The one thing I do want to make clear is that I had no intention or interest in participating in the scab broadcast so at least that is off the table. ^ ^;
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Hi I went through every single League of Legends World Championship and how meta has evolved at Worlds specifically from Season 1 (2011) to 2019.
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I will say that as happy for T1 as I am, I'm also gutted for BLG. This was such a special and fun lineup and it was amazing to watch them grow together, especially the core of Bin, Xun, Elk, and ON.
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It's kind of crazy to think that I've been on the LCS Analyst Desk for an entire year. Thank you so much to the entire broadcast crew (ESPECIALLY our producers, PAs and everyone behind the scenes). It's been a fun year. ^ ^.
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This was personally a really amazing LCS year for me, battling through my anxiety/self-doubt to try my hand at casting in addition to analyst desk (lounge) work. I'm nowhere near where I want to be as a caster but I've had so much fun and felt so supported by everyone around me.
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Recently I've had a huge outpouring of appreciation and support after returning to broadcast post-illness. Thank you so much for all of your kind words, it truly means a lot, especially since I'm still not feeling 100 percent. <3.
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T1 win moment. This roster has been such a joy to watch despite the hardships. What an amazing win for them.
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.@ZeetwoZ2 is such a powerhouse. Not only does she do a phenomenal job interpreting for LCK players in interviews but she also does so much in the production side for the LCK overall. She’s an inspiration to me.
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Wow. I am floored at this. This year has been overwhelming for me in the best possible way. I'll try my best to build on what I've accomplished. Thank you to everyone who has supported me ESPECIALLY the entire LCS production team and staff.
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This against the backdrop of the rumored import rule change and the news of Copy retiring I'm just so tired. It's frustrating to see the region continue to devalue and deincentivize its own talent.
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OH I also wanted to say, there's one thing that has made me like. actual tears in eyes happy and it's that here and in the reddit thread people comment about how my passion for LoL and the players are apparent.
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Excited about so many of the upcoming changes to LCS but one thing that isn't changing is that I'm coming back to the broadcast for 2024! (Nice segue right, I used to write things. ^ ^;).
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This is definitely not a sign I made in five minutes and stuck on the end of a spatula.
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It wouldn't be a G2 press conference without @G2Mikyx's "First of all, thank you for the question.".
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I feel so fortunate to be a part of events and moments like today’s Worlds Final. I’m so lucky. Thank you for having me. <3
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That is a wrap for Day 1 of #LCS ^ ^. Thank you so much for all the kind words. I'll continue to improve (especially on being more concise and pointed in my analysis).
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Going to try to cram in as many LPL references as possible every time I'm on air I mean what.
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Wow I just realized within a 24 hour time period we'll have best-of-fives of:. Gen.G vs T1.EDG vs WE.FNC vs G2 (loser does not go to worlds).TSM vs C9 (loser does not go to worlds).
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I am aware that I pronounced Damwon incorrectly. I was nervous and made a mistake. I will do better going forward and sorry again.
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Bonkers to think that Stixxay nearly retired, was going into coaching, had to step up as an emergency sub for GG's Academy team, and that helped rekindle his drive and love for League. Now he's back at an international competition for the first time since his rookie year of 2016.
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My first #LCS split is officially over. ;_; . Big thanks to all of the producers and on-air talent for making me feel so welcome as a rookie this split! ^ ^.
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Finally watching Act II of Arcane and I effing love Caitlyn.
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I forgot to clean out my fridge of leftovers before I went to Berlin. it's a disaster. T_T.
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Xiaohu has now won two MSIs, once as a mid laner and once as a top laner.
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Imagine getting emotional over League of Legends couldn’t be me disgusting. ^ ^;;;;;.
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LPL trash talk delivering with . Knight trash-talking HIS OWN TEAM
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DRX Deft "Draw My Life" (obviously can't cover everything in Deft's long and storied career but hopefully I hit key points) #Worlds2022
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I've told this story more than a few times, but to reiterate Bin's attitude towards the game, I remember asking him in 2020 about how he gained the trust of his team to run something risky like omnistone/ignite Camille and his response was, "Why wouldn't they trust me?".
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We all knew it was coming but with the official announcement of Perkz leaving, it's really sad to know that this is the end of this particular G2 lineup. They were a very special team to watch.
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I am done with this painting lest I overwork it and ruin it beyond repair. Going to try to do a Final Fantasy VII series and see how much I can improve over time. ^ ^
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My mundane Halloween costume for this year: Girl desperately trying to find a way that her sports team isn’t as bad as it actually is. (Sorry, #NHLBruins )
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A victorious T1 bows to the crowd. It’s actually so impressive that once Faker is at worlds, he’s never finished lower than a semifinal.
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Also with Peanut eliminated, every single player that represented the LPL last year at Worlds will not attend this year's tournament:
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Dinner with @OvileeMay means watching her grab grapes from the charcuterie board to see how many she can fit in her mouth while watching the Super Bowl. :3
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Awwwww Zven gets his LCS trophy lift and doesn’t break it on the ceiling because THERE IS NONE. ^ ^.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing @G_I_DLE's Soyeon about reprising her role as Akali at #Worlds2019!
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The fans have been amazing for every walkout and match but it has not been half as loud in here yet as it was for Faker’s walkout. ^ ^;
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Another LCS split has gone by which means me being unnecessarily maudlin on your timeline ^ ^ I tried a lot of new things this split, specifically casting. I grew in the role but am still nowhere near where I want to be (and if I'm being honest, where I think I can be w/practice).
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I’m really fortunate that I get to do this for a living with such amazing colleagues and friends. ^ ^.
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T1 bow to the home crowd in Busan. They take on Weibo Gaming in the Worlds finals!
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Watercolor portraits for the @LCSOfficial broadcast today! Contractz, CoreJJ, Prince, and Stixxay.
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I know a lot of people vehemently disagree with me on this and I'm not even looking to argue my point as much as I just want to say that I do think something is lost from LoL international events when there aren't more worlds qualifying regions.
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If you watched FPX win worlds and your takeaway is "We need to be more like FPX. " . be more like FPX in that you're finding a style to have with the players that you have assembled where you can be as close to peerless as possible.
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This ends my stint as the #LCS temporary interviewer. It was a fun time and special thanks to all of the players who took the time to chat with me! ^ ^.
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Alright because I was going to talk tomorrow on broadcast about how everyone on @JDGaming is kind of on a revenge/redemption tour compared to prior expectations, here's a JDG thread about some cool and fun narrative stuff! 🧵.
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