Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of Gridlocked CCP Lumi and CCP Overload are joined by Alliance Tournament commentators and analysts Ali Aras and Black Bart Pirate for one last chat before the start of Alliance Tournament XXI!

If you are trying to follow the fleet, Gridlocked will equip you with the knowledge to appreciate the tactical depth and intense competition of every fight. Get ready to understand the meta like never before!

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0:00 Alliance Tournament 21: What to Expect
1:14 Broadcast Team
5:51 The Evolution of EVE Online Tournaments
7:30 Tournament Predictions
9:14 Prizes
13:40 Top Teams & Strategies
18:51 How Players Qualify for the Tournament
21:10 Tournament Strategy
25:14 Key Rule Changes
32:11 Understanding Drone Compositions
35:50 Dominant Comps
40:43 Cenotaph: A Game-Changing Ship?
43:27 Predict the Winners & Win Big Prizes!
45:45 Tournament Schedule