Woodland War Machine
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWoodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!
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Episode #72 - Counter-Intuitive Strategies
June 02, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 142 MBEpisode 72 - Season 3 Finale - The crew closes out the season with a look at an overlooked or underknown strategy for each of the factions. Special thanks to the WWMies on the Good Time Society Discord for the crowdsourced ideas! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and...
Episode #71 - “Other Landmarks”
May 19, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 144 MBEpisode 71 - Not the Lost City - Rounding out the components contribution for Root (at Episode 71!), the crew opens up the Landmark Pack and discusses the many tricks and trade-offs to The Legendary Forge, Black Market, Tower, Ferry, and everyone’s favorite - The Elder Treetop. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest stra...
Episode #70 - The Roots of Root (featuring Joshua Yearsley)
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBEpisode 70 - Three Cheersley for Joshua Yearsley - Leder Games' Editor and Game Developer Joshua Yearsley joins the crew for an intricate interview on the rules, design, and origins of Root! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Techn...
Episode #69 - So Your Friends Don’t Like Root (featuring Rachel Rosenthal)
May 04, 2023 22:25 - 1 hour - 119 MBEpisode 69 - Nice - So your friends have a DIFFERENT idea of a good time. Whether their pro-gamers, casual players, or new to the whole hobby, people usually need a nice introduction to Root in order to fall in love. The crew mulls over the methods to help gamers find the fun in an aggressively asymmetric wargame. Later on they interview a dear friend of the pod, Rachel Rosenthal, on her first, and recent, impressions of Root. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazi...
Episode #68 - Tourney Prep
April 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBEpisode 68 - Hydrophiles and Know-It-Alls - With the Winter Tournament ending soon and eventual Root Con 2023 Tournament on the horizon, the crew explores the best-practices of preparation for competitive root. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, being prepared for the game, the players, and yourself, leads to your best shot at the crown. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Ache...
Episode #67 - Woodland Mythbusters Series 2
April 21, 2023 01:39 - 1 hour - 126 MBEpisode 67 - Mythbustin’ Makes Me Feel Good - The crew caps off the scientific survey of Root Myths with a look at the more subjective side of the Woodland Rumors - Is 5-Player the Future?, Does Losing A Bird Card in the Retinue ALWAYS suck? Tune in and find out! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare g...
Episode #66 - Tournament Recaps and Hireling Endcaps
April 06, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 66 - Hireling World Cup Final - The crew closes the Hireling Hierarchy with a look at the four finalist pairings and their game-bending abilities. Who will win? Who will lose? What do they even get as a reward? All will be revealed! Also, the team talks tourneys with a recap of just SOME of the recent Winter Tournament Games. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as t...
Episode #65 - Woodland Mythbusters
March 24, 2023 04:29 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 65 - Myths Tested - The Crew puts the common (and uncommon) Root-beliefs to the test! Relying mostly on anecdotal info, they break and bolster the metas and the hot takes of the Woodland! [Note: No episode next Thursday, 3/30 - we'll return on 4/6] Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ev...
Episode #64 - Hirelings Group D (Part 2)
March 16, 2023 22:25 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 64 - Promoted Marauders - Round One of the Hirelings World Cup closes with a review of the three big bois of the Marauders expansion - The Vault Keepers, Bearer Warriors, and the Popular Band! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “W...
Announcing ROOTCON 2023!
March 10, 2023 03:05 - 3 minutes - 4.91 MBROOT CON IS HAPPENING! August 19-20th - Portland, Oregon - Guardian Games Tickets ON SALE NOW Customers Outside US and Canada please contact [email protected] -LARGEST IN-PERSON ROOT TOURNEY EVER -LIVE RECORDING OF WOODLAND WAR MACHINE -PRIZES AND RAFFLES -COLE IS GONNA BE THERE -JOSH IS GONNA BE THERE -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL GUESTS -ROOT RPG TABLES -PROBABLY ROOTPARDY LIVE (I HAVENT ASKED SAM YET) -AND MORE! -Additional information will be released in the coming weeks - join t...
Episode #63 - Hirelings Group D (Part 1)
March 09, 2023 21:02 - 1 hour - 119 MBEpisode 63 - Demoted Marauders - The penultimate review of the first stage of the Hireling World Cup! The Crew battles, then delves, into the intricacies of the Badger Bodyguards, Rat Smugglers, and the Street Band. Stay tuned on the podcast feed for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strateg...
Episode #62 - Rougher Drafts
March 02, 2023 17:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBEpisode 62 - Woodland Beer Machine - Draughts and Drafts continues with an even-sillier version of the ADVANCED SETUP SCENARIOS. The crew analyzes their way through three different drafts, including a potential opening for…Builder Jim! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the sh...
Episode #61 - Hirelings Group C (Part 2)
February 16, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 121 MBEpisode 61 - Underground Overloards - Three new promoted contenders enter the Hireling World Cup: Sunward Expedition, Corvid Spies, and Furious Protector - hamburgers, card stealers, and a beheader! Additionally, the crew breaks down Kyle’s Winter Tourney game along with the second round of games. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraf...
Episode #60 - Hirelings Group C (Part 1)
February 09, 2023 19:51 - 1 hour - 115 MBEpisode 60 - Underground Underlings - Three new demoted contenders enter the Hireling World Cup: The Mole Artisans, Raven Sentries, and Stoic Protector - all of whom upend the game in exciting and underhanded ways. Additionally, the crew breaks down Sam’s Winter Tourney game along with the first round so far! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics a...
Episode #59 - Outsiders Fan Expansion (featuring slugfacekillah)
February 02, 2023 22:34 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBEpisode 59 - Weird Root Gets Real - Friend of the pod slugfacekillah joins the crew for a deep dive into his fanmade addition to the Root world - The Outsiders Expansion! This collection of FREE fanmade content features six new factions, a vagabond variant, a double-sided map board including varying modes of play and an all-new deck of cards! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Ach...
Episode #58 - Hirelings Group B (Part 2)
January 26, 2023 18:25 - 1 hour - 129 MBEpisode 58 - Tortillas, Grunge Bands, and Path Punks - The Hireling World Cup continues with possibly the most dynamic Promoted sides of the whole game. The crew explores the bonkers abilities AND the insanely-grabbable meeples of the Riverfolk Hirelings, and give the WMMies a chance to participate in…democracy! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics a...
Episode #57 - Hirelings Group B (Part 1)
January 19, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBEpisode 57 - The Riverfolk Rascals - The Hireling World Cup enters into the expansion content, featuring an examination of the Otter Divers, Lizard Envoys, and Bandit Gangs. The crew also delves into the dynamics of the Root Community game and the Hirelings’ place in the Woodland. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest s...
Episode #56 - Dreams of the Future
December 22, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 56 - “All I Want for Rootmas” - Before heading home for winter break, the crew settles down with a warm cup of Root Tea and cozy pair of boots to have an imaginative chat. What would the NEXT Root Expansion look like? New factions, maps, cards (DECKS?!), hirelings, mechanics, landmarks, and more! Join the boys for an adventurous romp through the land of possibilities. Happy Holidays! WWM Will Return in January 2023 Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingl...
Episode #55 - Hirelings Group A (Part 2)
December 15, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 55 - The First Four Promoted - The Tournament CONTINUES with the dominant side of the first four Hirelings: Forest Patrol, Last Dynasty, Spring Uprising, and The Exile. Along with their demoted side, only one pairing can advance to the next round of the Hireling Tourney! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest str...
Episode #54 - Hirelings Group A (Part 1)
December 08, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 112 MBEpisode 54 - The First Four Demoted - Along with the expansive scope of the Landmarks, the Marauders Expansion brings a bunch of bonus MINI-FACTIONS to the table. The crew breaks down the first four Hirelings and all their interesting interactions - Join us for a deep dive on the Feline Physicians, The Bluebird Nobles, Rabbit Scouts, and The Brigand! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and ...
Episode #53 - The Lost City
December 01, 2022 14:37 - 1 hour - 113 MBEpisode 53 - The Wildest Landmark - Now that The Marauder Expansion has shipped to all backers (congrats, International Space Station!), it’s time to explore the many landmarks and hirelings of Root. And what better place to start than the most infamous of Landmarks - The Lost City! Fresh off its debut in the Root Winter Tournament, this multi-suited metropolis brings a whole bevy of shenanigans to the Woodland. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome as...
Episode #52 - Turn Timers
November 18, 2022 01:48 - 1 hour - 129 MBEpisode 52 - Waterman’s Proposal - Kyle lays out his plan for implementing a time-based mechanic into competitive root. This pressure-inducing element is a standard fixture in competitive games, including professional sports - the crew ruminates on the possibilities and procedures of introducing a big ol’ clock into the woodland. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they ...
Episode #51 - VS Guide: Taming the Tyrant
November 10, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode 51 - Despite All His Rage - Welcome to the END of the VS Guides (for now)! The crew closes out the definitive Decalogy with a defensive delve into the Lord of the Hundreds - What to craft, why you’re crafting it, and I can’t believe you’re still crafting. Seriously. Stop. Stop Crafting. Ok, well now I gotta craft. How else am I going to keep up in points? Don’t look at me like that. Don’t. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board ...
Episode #50 - It’s a Q&A Party!
November 03, 2022 14:25 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode 50 - We Made it! - Break out the Champagne! The crew celebrates their 50th episode by not preparing an outline! Instead, they’re reclining the desk chairs and opening the mailbag for a LISTENER QUESTION EXTRAVAGANZA. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and hear...
Episode #49 - VS Guide: Kibosh the Keepers
October 27, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 120 MBEpisode 49 - Badgers? More like Sadgers - The versus guide returns with an analytical arsenal of options for facing off against the fearsome Keepers in Iron. While “punch ‘em” still reigns supreme, the crew explores a variety of dynamics including waystation targeting, shade-sharing, and the classic “just get in their way” Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore...
Episode #48 - (Wel)Come Back!
October 20, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 155 MBEpisode #48 - Call it a Comeback - Season 3 opens with a return to form…about returning to form! How does one COME BACK from “certain” defeat in a game of Root? The crew explores the many possibilities, both unseen and unforeseeable, along with Sam’s “Five Stages of Grift”. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategi...
Episode #47 - Look Who’s Table Talking Now - Tilters in Time
June 09, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 135 MBEpisode 47 - Season 2 Finale - The crew closes out Season 2 with a bit of behavioral analysis - what effects do emotions have on the game of Root? Anger, Frustration, and even Elation can play a big role in your decision-making. After exploring the causes, the signs, and the tactics of tackling tilt at the table, the boys also have some summer assignments for all WMMies: Root Homework! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! ...
Episode #46 - Hirelings and Landmarks
May 26, 2022 17:13 - 2 hours - 183 MBEpisode 46 - Can You Take Me Higherling - The Marauder Expansion brings big changes to Root with the introduction of two new major mechanics: the landmarks and the dual-sided hirelings. These fancy additions to the game shake up the meta in dramatic ways, but more importantly, change the calculous of potential scoring rhythms. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they exp...
Episode #45 - Like Clockwork (featuring Kyle Frost)
May 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 45 - Hot Bot on Bot Action - The crew sits down with noted Woodland Horologist Kyle Frost of GIVEPAUSE Hobby to explore the mechanics and antics of the Root Bots! These automated components of Root open the game for smaller player counts, interactive puzzles, and even unlock a cooperative mode! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and trad...
Episode #44 - The Moodiest Marauder
May 12, 2022 18:41 - 2 hours - 184 MBEpisode 44 - The Lord of the Hundreds - The “final” Faction Strategy Guide focuses on that other murderous marauder; The Lord of the Hundreds. Though less of a puzzle than their expansion companion, players need to play close attention to timings and restrictions of the Hundreds’ moods and actions in order to turn their Warlord into a Cardboard-Seeking Shark Missile. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, ...
Episode #43 - Breaking the Corvid Curse (featuring WalrasLaw)
May 05, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 164 MBEpisode 43 - Winning with the worst faction in Root - The Winter Tournament may be over, but one player's storyline will live forever. Sam and Kyle chat with legendary Root player WalrasLaw about his stunning success with the Corvid Conspiracy, his love for underdog factions, and his clash with our very own MSR. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam De Roest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics ...
Episode #42 - Tourney Talk 2: Return of the Commentators (featuring Lily Gould & Guerric Samples)
April 28, 2022 21:47 - 1 hour - 121 MBEpisode 42 - The Competitive Conversation Continues - The Semi-Finals of the Root Winter Tournament have ended and we’re headed for the endgame! Lily Gould and Guerric Samples return to the pod to discuss the evolving meta, the shifting win rates, and the current (and ever-changing) dynamics of the competitive Root scene. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore ...
Episode #41 - Keepering it Real
April 21, 2022 17:56 - 2 hours - 184 MBEpisode 41 - An Ironclad Strategy - The Marauders Expansion has landed (for most of you)! So let’s breakdown the big new legitimate threat the table; the dutiful delvers known as The Keepers In Iron. Once players solve their intricate puzzle of relic recovery, they can lead the Badgers to certain domination (Not a Domination victory, just, you know, winning) Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoe...
A Quick Programming Note
April 14, 2022 15:13 - 1 minute - 1.89 MBWoodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon! Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY
Episode #40 - Rough Drafts
March 31, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 40 - Draughts - One Sunday evening, after Sam’s Round 3 victory in the Root Winter Tournament, the team gathered for a round of practice drafts! Once per map, twice per deck, the crew dealt random factions on the table and hashed out the strategies and synergies of pre-game picks. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the ...
Episode #39 - RNGs and Fallacies
March 24, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 135 MBEpisode 39 - Randomness and You - Root contains a number of randomly generated outcomes - from draft choices to battle dice to card draws. Understanding that randomness and calculating your odds is important for optimal decision making. In this confounding conversation, the crew tackles Randomly Generated Numbers and Logical Fallacies. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as...
Episode #38 - VS Guide: Counting the Crows
March 17, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBEpisode 38 - Corvid Calculus - The VS Guides close out the Underworld expansion with a careful look at the greenest of factions; the Corvid Conspiracy. Though “easy” to thwart in the points department, players still need to counter the crows’ capability of creating favorable board-states. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the ...
Episode #37 - Under Pressure
March 10, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 132 MBEpisode 37 - Tactics and Tension - Fresh off their Round Two games in the Winter Tournament, the crew breaks down the mental mechanics of PLAYING Root versus TALKING Root. Whether it’s a high-pressure competitive setting, or a casual game with friends, finding the path to victory requires a healthy headspace. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics a...
Episode #36 - VS Guide: Maligning the Moles
March 03, 2022 16:29 - 1 hour - 127 MBEpisode 36 - Drowning the Duchy - The VS Guides resumes with an exploration of the Underworld’s uber-obtrusive Underground Duchy. Whether they’re smol, swol, or diggin holes, learn the intricacies of stopping this defensively powerful (glowing) red faction. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ev...
Episode #35 - Interview with a Magpier (featuring Mark Truman)
February 24, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 35 - The Root RPG Design Chat - Fresh off their caper with the cats of Tenwood, the crew returns to the RPG table with special guest Mark Truman, one of the lead designers of the Root Role Playing Game and CEO of Magpie Games! The team explores the rigors and rewards of creating a woodland sandbox true to the lore of Root. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they...
Episode #34 - All According To Plan (featuring Becca Scott)
February 17, 2022 17:09 - 2 hours - 179 MBEpisode 34 - WWM plays the Root RPG - Sit down by the fire, friend. I’ve concocted a wonderous tale for you. A fantastic mixture of curiosity and cunning, stirred with a splash intrigue, and topped with a dash of arson. The illustrious Becca Scott joins the crew for their first foray into the fables of the forest. This episode of Woodland War Machine is sponsored by Magpie Games. Creators and publishers of the ROOT ROLE PLAYING GAME! AND! Subscribe to the Patreon for our Session Zero...
Episode #33 - VS Guide: Ostracizing the Otters
February 10, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 131 MBEpisode 33 - We Agreed Not To Buy - The VS Guide series continues with a deep dive into the easiest-to-interact-with faction: The Riverfolk Company! These river-riding retailers really need the cooperation of others at the table to get ahead - the crew breaks down when to buy (”never”...except, “sometimes”) and how to watch for an impending Otter-based victory. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam De...
Episode #32 - Tourney Talk (featuring Guerric Samples)
February 03, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 109 MBEpisode 32 - Gabbin’ with Guerric - The crew sits down with Root Winter Tournament organizer and content creator Guerric Samples for a hard-hitting, no-punches pulled, in-your-face confrontational interview. Topics tackled include the tourney so far, the future of Root, and his love for train-games! NOTE: Today’s Episode INCLUDES ROOTPARDY! Guerric’s performance couldn’t be hidden from the public. For other episodes of this hit trivia show critics are calling “incredibly specific”, Subsc...
Episode #31 - VS Guide: Let the Lizards Live
January 27, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 116 MBEpisode 31 - Pro-Reptile Propaganda - “Why did we let Sam write this one?” Kyle asked. In this latest entry to the VS Guides, the crew discusses the delicate balance of allowing the Lizard Cult a presence in the Woodland...while stopping them from taking the win. AND! Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus ROOTPARDY content! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore ...
Episode #30 - Knee-Cappin‘
December 23, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 142 MBEpisode 30 - Punitive Measures - The crew cracks open the many vulnerabilities of the woodland factions - the game elements that can shake the foundations of a player’s plan. Plus, Jake and Sam square off in the trial of the season: Fear of the Faithful V. Price of Failure, with Judge Kyle Acheson presiding. AND! Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus ROOTPARDY content (Episode 3 up now!) Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROO...
Episode #29 - VS Guide: Vexing the Vagabond
December 16, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 116 MBEpisode 29 - PUNCH 'EM - The lone wanderer of the woodland gets its due: We're learning how to stop that vicious little Vagabond from securing a victory. While "Punching" is the best advice, the crew explores all the intricacies of defending against this agile little agitator. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strat...
Episode #28 - Look Who‘s Table Talkin‘ Too: Talk Harder
December 09, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 147 MBEpisode 28 - T2: Judgement Say - The crew returns to the ever-present topic of Table Talkin'! Learn to navigate the roles and relationships amongst the players in the game - balancing heat, cutting through the BS, and employing the NED STARK MEMORIAL RULE OF MULTIPOLAR CONFLICT. AND! Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus ROOTPARDY content! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Aches...
Episode #27 - VS Guide: Repellin‘ the Rebellion
December 02, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 134 MBEpisode 27 - VS Woodland Alliance - The third installment of our VS Guide dives into the tactics for tackling the toasts on the table. Jake, Sam, and Kyle teach you how smother that sympathy and keep a watchful eye for those massive end game point swings. AND! Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus ROOTPARDY content! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tact...
Episode #26 - The 27ish Commandments of Root
November 18, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 148 MBEpisode 26 - Shoulda Been Episode 27 - Gather 'round denizens! The prophets of the Woodland have summoned you to this Fox Clearing in order to impart a list of GREAT WISDOMS upon your hearts and souls. BEHOLD: The 27 COMMANDMENTS of Root!* (*Game conditions may apply) Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic ...
Episode#26 - The 27ish Commandments of Root
November 18, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 148 MBEpisode 26 - Shoulda Been Episode 27 - Gather 'round denizens! The prophets of the Woodland have summoned you to this Fox Clearing in order to impart a list of GREAT WISDOMS upon your hearts and souls. BEHOLD: The 27 COMMANDMENTS of Root!* (*Game conditions may apply) Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic ...