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 #25 - VS Guide: Destroying the Dynasties
November 11, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 126 MBEpisode 25 - Triggering Turmoil - The second installment of the VS Guides continues with a blueprint for bashing the birds. Jake, Sam and Kyle break down the many ways to trigger turmoil, consider the board state, and time your counters perfectly. This high-threat faction inspires some new brutal tactics, including one strategy Sam calls "Kick 'em while they're down Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, S...
Episode #24 - Advanced Setup: The Prequel of Root
November 04, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 140 MBEpisode 24 - ADSET Breakdown - The crew breaks down the intricacies of the new ADVANCED SETUP: A collection of cards which replace the setup instructions on the back of faction boards. Along with the board updates, the ADSET mechanic is one of the few major balance changes to the game, and provides many new dynamics to the beginning rounds of Root! (Note: Signups for the Winter Tournament are now closed) Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymme...
Episode #23 - VS Guide: Crushing the Cats
October 28, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 115 MBEpisode 23 - V.S. Guide 01 - In this first installment of WWM's new Versus Guides, the crew explores the dynamics of taking down a certain faction at the table. Today's target: The Marquise De Cat - though not generally considered a high-threat opponent, the Cats' area control and early game presence still makes them formidable opponent in the right hands. Learn how to take them down...without taking them out. And remember: DON'T STORM THE KEEP!* (*Conditions may apply) Woodland War Mac...
Episode #22 - Season 2 Premiere! Asynchronous Games
October 21, 2021 13:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBEpisode 22 - Season 2 Premiere - We're back, baby! Sam, Kyle and Jake return from summer break refreshed and ready to talk Async games! Organizing a time to play is a major impediment to getting in the Root Reps - thankfully the glorious asynchronous mode of Root Digital is here to save the day. 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 ...
Episode #21 - Root: Past, Present, and Future (featuring Cole Wehrle)
July 22, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 131 MBEpisode 21 - Season One Finale - Gather 'round ya'll, we're talking with Creator God...of the Woodland. The Crew sits down with the designer of Root, Cole Wehrle! They chat over a range of topics including asymmetrical game design, the future of Root, and maybe even a touch of Starcraft. Stick around towards the end for Cole's favorite Faction and Root Cards! Additionally, this episode marks the end of SEASON ONE - We'll be back in the Fall of 2021 with more Root content - come join the con...
Episode #20 - Card Tier List (1st Edition)
July 15, 2021 16:57 - 2 hours - 169 MBEpisode 20 - Card Rankings - Let's get opinionated! The WWM crew cracks open both the Standard Deck and Exiles & Partisans in order to RANK. ALL. THE. CARDS. Get ready for some heated debates, some cool persuasion, and more than a few hot takes. 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! Epis...
Episode #19 - CAAAAAAWWW
July 08, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 149 MBEpisode 19 - Corvid Conspiracy - It's time to tear open the Crow playbook - flipping plots, talking to the table, and propping up some stooge so you can swoop in for the last minute victory. 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! Episode Links: [Game 15 of 2021 SCPT Root Prelims] [Root:...
Episode #18 - Jammin' on Root (with Bott_Bott)
July 01, 2021 16:17 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBEpisode 18 - Makin' Factions - Sam and Kyle sit down with Root Jam organizer and community member Bott_Bott for a cheerful chat on faction design, competitive competency, and the FINALISTS of Root Jam! 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! Episode Links: [B0tt_B0tt on twitch][And Youtub...
Episode #18 -Jammin' on Root (with Bott_Bott)
July 01, 2021 16:17 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBEpisode 18 - Makin' Factions - Sam and Kyle sit down with Root Jam organizer and community member Bott_Bott for a cheerful chat on faction design, competitive competency, and the FINALISTS of Root Jam! 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! Episode Links: [B0tt_B0tt on twitch][And Youtub...
Episode #18 - Jammin’ on Root (featuring Bott_Bott)
July 01, 2021 16:17 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBEpisode 18 - Makin' Factions - Sam and Kyle sit down with Root Jam organizer and community member Bott_Bott for a cheerful chat on faction design, competitive competency, and the FINALISTS of Root Jam! 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! Episode Links: [B0tt_B0tt on twitch][And Youtub...
Episode #17 - Whole Lotta Moles
June 24, 2021 16:50 - 2 hours - 177 MBEpisode 17 - Underground Duchy - It's Jank-Time, baby! The crew breaks down the battle bureaucracy behind those dangerous little diggers of the Woodland. We've got your swol mole, your smol mole, your bowl mole, your toll mole, your jello mold...wait...sorry, I haven't eaten. 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 strate...
Episode #16 - Competitive Root (featuring Lily Gould)
June 17, 2021 15:58 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBEpisode 16 - Tournaments and Stats - "HELLO!" Maker/Crafter/Gamer and Root Champion, Lily Gould joins the crew for a riotous rendition on tournament play, analyzing statistics, and loving the Lizard Cult. 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! Episode Links: [Make Craft Game] [LilyG's R...
Episode #15 - Doofy Disciples
June 03, 2021 17:48 - 2 hours - 176 MBEpisode 15 - Lizard Cult - Don those robes and plant those gardens - that's right, it's time to talk Lizards! This underdog faction needs a lot of love, and thankfully we adore these awkward little acolytes! The crew breaks down card priorities, garden maintenance, and the wonky faction matchups. 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...
Episode #14 - Crafting Content (featuring Lord of the Board)
May 27, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBEpisode 14 - Content Creation - We're talking strategy guides and inspiration! That's right- the crew is joined by the eminent Lord of the Board, a fellow content crafter and Woodland warrior, for a riotous discussion on creating videos, building communities around games, and carrying Root into...THE FUTURE! MORE ROOT GIVEAWAYS in this episode! Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam DeRoest, and K...
Episode #13 - Otters and Offers
May 20, 2021 18:10 - 2 hours - 173 MBEpisode 13 - Riverfolk Company - Step right up, get yer cards here! That's right, its time to talk SALES! The crew breaks down the tactics and tradecrafts of the Woodland's most notorious sales-based swimmers. 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! Episode Links: [Root Digital Steam] [iOS] ...
Episode #12 - Let's get Digital!
May 13, 2021 15:17 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 12 - Root Digital - It's screen-time baby! The crew breaks down the digitized edition of Root - how to benefit from getting in the reps, the nuances of table talk-text, what's different, what's new, and what's coming! 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! Episode Links: [Root Di...
Episode #11 - It's Vagabond Week! (featuring Matt & Hunter from SCPT)
May 06, 2021 15:08 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 11 - The Vagabond Meta - We're declaring the first week of May as VAGABOND WEEK! And no discussion of the Vagabond is complete without exploring the massive meta of the Woodland's most-feared faction. As a special treat, we're joined by two wonderfully knowledgeable guests - Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson from Space Cats Peace Turtles - the unofficial podcast about Twilight Imperium (and Root sometimes!). This expanded crew tackles the table talk, the crafting conundrums, and how ...
Episode #10 - Rover. Wanderer. Nomad. Vagabond.
April 29, 2021 16:28 - 2 hours - 173 MBEpisode 10 - Le Vagabond - The little rascal of the Woodland gets his day in Root Court! The crew breaks down the Vagabond classes (all of 'em!), card priorities, and tactics at the table. This monstrosity of an episode barely scratches the surface of the Vagabond-meta, so stay tuned for a continuation of this discussion soon! 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 #09 - The Domination Conversation
April 22, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 122 MBEpisode 9 - Domination - We're always talkin' about getting those 30 points, but what about the alternate win conditions of Root? Coalitions and Dominations! The crew delves deep into the oft-maligned, moon-shooting routes to victory. 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! Episode Links: ...
Episode #08 - Rebels with a Cause
April 15, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 155 MBEpisode 8 - Rebels with a Cause - The revolution is nigh! Foxes, Mice, Rabbits, get your torches and let's overthrow some tyrants! That's right, it's the Woodland Alliance episode - The crew breaks down all the separatists' strategies, including spreading sympathy, organizing all over the map, and how to host a rebellion dinner party! 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 #07 - Look Who's Table Talking
April 08, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 149 MBEpisode 7 - Table Talk - Let's set aside the rulebook this week and talk about talkin'! Interacting with the other factions at the table comes down to more than game mechanics - it's about the PEOPLE too! In this discussion on discourse, the crew breaks down "checking" other players, entanglement, point shading, the high (and low) roads, and we get some hot takes on DECEPTION. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake...
Episode #06 - Dynasty Dynamics
April 01, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 153 MBEpisode 6 - Dynasty Dynamics - Put on those programming hats, cause it's time to crack the code of the Eyrie Dynasties! The crew discusses the many intricacies to bird-play, including decree management, leader choices, and the best ways to confront those lesser-born factions of 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 t...
Episode #05 - Top 27ish Misplayed Rules
March 25, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 116 MBEpisode 5 - Top 27ish Misplayed Rules - A complex game means complex rules! The crew breaks down their top 10...sorry, 12...sorry, 27!?...Are we sticking with 27? Okay, 27. They break down the rules most people miss in some 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 the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Episode Links: [Gue...
Episode #04 - Strategy de Marquise de Cat
March 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBEpisode 4 - Strategy de Marquise de Cat - It's time to tear into the factions, and what better place to start than the Woodland's most populous felines - The Marquise de Cat! The crew breaks down the cat's opening options, policy on policing, and compares their stature against each of the other factions in the game. 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 ta...
Episode #03 - Component Conspiracy
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBEpisode 3 - Component Conspiracy - What's inside a game of Root? Like, literally inside the box. The crew breaks down all the universal components of the game - no matter what faction you play, these core elements - warriors, maps, cards, and dice define each game of Root. Learn what to focus on within each realm and unlock the hidden mysteries of the Rule of Three (or Four [or Twelve]). Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! J...
BONUS Episode: The Marauder Expansion!
March 05, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode #02.5! - The Marauder Expansion. It's March 2021 and we can't let this moment go by without previewing the latest addition to the game, which is still available for backing on Kickstarter! The crew breaks down the two new factions, the dynamics of the hirelings, and the potential effects they'll bring to 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 exp...
Episode #02 - Teachin' Root
March 04, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 02 - Teachin' Root - Let's recruit more Root players! Jake, Sam, and Kyle breakdown the How-To-Teach portion of the game - tips for efficient communication, starting faction arrangements, and of course: snack strategies. 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! Episode Links: [Print a...
Episode #01 - Gettin' Good
February 25, 2021 16:02 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBEpisode 01 - Gettin Good - The crew discusses all their best tips and tricks for improving your gameplay in Root. Organizing the right group of players, learning through failure, and resisting the impulse to clean up the game! 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! Episode Links: [Good T...
Episode #00 - What is Root? What is this Podcast? Where am I?
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBEpisode 0 - What is Root? - For those of you new to Root, new to board games, or new to podcasts about woodland warfare, this intro episode catches you up to speed! Learn what this game is, why we love it, and why you will too! 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! Episode Links: [Core ...