Woodland War Machine

Episode 73 - Season 4, Finally - Homeland has arrived! Recorded while the expansion was still in transit, the crew returns for a look at all the new additions to the game of Root. New Factions, New Maps, New Hirelings, New Landmarks, and A NEW DECK!   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 fuiture episodes) and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Cole’s Announcement] [Odd Candy Games] [Homeland Kickstarter] [BGS Discord]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Community Plays Root Discord] [Zeraus art link]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Community Plays Root Discord] [Root Jam 2023]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Endgamer’s Dusk & Dawn Tournament Link Doc] [Kyle Ferrin’s Keeper of the Hundreds]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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' 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, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Nev’s Lizard Video] [Sam and Rachel’s Generation Gap]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) 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 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 game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Star Wars Deckbuilding Game HOW TO PLAY] [Chess] [Root Digital Tourney Signups] [Root Jam Season 11]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Cole’s Root Channel] [Guerric’s Youtube]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [ROOTCON TICKETS HERE!] [Counterfeit Root] [CPR discord] [MarcusTheCat’ s Stingy Otters guide]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [ROOTCON TICKETS HERE!]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

ROOT 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 the Discord or follow @goodtimesociety for updates! 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, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Special thanks to Guardian Games and Leder Games for Founding this Con with us! Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically”) content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Nitrorev’s Fox crafting (Eerie Emigre video)]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY (and “Well, Technically") content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Draft Map 1] (Recreated, poorly) [Draft Map 2] [Draft Map 3]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Watch The Winter Tourney on Guerric’s Twitch!] [Community Game Discord]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Seiyria’s Root Woodland Companion] [Watch The Winter Tourney on Guerric’s Twitch!]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [Outsiders Expansion BGG Listing] [PNP] [TTS] [Join the Weird Root Discord for more Fan-Made Content!]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Join the Root Community Game Discord] [Outsiders Expansion BGG Listing] [PNP] [TTS] [Join the DISCORD to participate in Democracy!]     Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Join the Root Community Game Discord]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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' 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!   Episode Links: [Join the Root Community Game Discord] [The Wirecutter Article]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Guerric’s Patreon](Entry for the Winter Tournament) [Community Plays Root DISCORD]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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 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 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 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 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!   Episode Links: [JT’s Browser Based Root] [Newe6000’s automated setup program] [Kyle’s Proposal (via Discord)]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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 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 bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Endgamer’s Youtube Channel] [Quest Freshener by Slugfacekillah] [Brandon Fiechter on Spotify] [Magic Sword] [Kyle Clearing Name Map]         Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [Endgamer’s Taiga] [Tiny Turbo Cars] [Marcus the Cat’s Badger Guide on BGG] [Official Babyman NFT Market]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode #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 strategic warfare game ever! SHORT NOTICE: We're taking listener questions TONIGHT for our recording of Episode #50! If you'd like to submit a question for the crew, head over to the Good Time Society discord and add to the #Episode-50-Listener-Questions thread! Support the show and hear bonus BTS and Rootpardy! content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Ahoy How to Game] [Songs of the Woodland Vol 2] [Expanding Concepts into a Trilogy ebook] [Dos Butos]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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! 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! Episode Links: [Feudal Federation] [Nev’s new Vagabond Video] [Arcs Kickstarter] [SCPT Interviews Cole] [Guerric Samples Games] [Lord of the Board] [Hidden Brain: In the Heat of the Moment] [Join the Discord]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [The setlist at So-fi] [Root Jam] [Arcs Kickstarter]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Give Pause Hobby Youtube]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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, 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!   Episode Links: [Weird Root Tournament Mash 1] [Lord of the Board’s LotH Guide] (Remember to comment) [Nitrorev’s LOTH video] [Winter Tournament Round 1 Game 5]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!      Episode Links:   [WalrasLaw's 1st Corvids Tournament Win]   [WalrasLaw's 2nd Corvids win]   [Guerric’s Youtube]   Find the crew on socials:   @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson_music @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [Make Craft Game] [Guerric’s Youtube]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [Badger Comparison] [Nev’s Advanced Bird Guide] [Root Jam Sign-Ups] [Nitrorevs Badger How to Play][Nitrorev Badger Strategy Guide] [CCayote’s Guide] [Marcus the Cat Badger Guide BGG] [Make Craft Game Badger Guide]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

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 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 - 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 cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Autumn Map] [Winter Map] [Lake Map] [Mountain Map]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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!   Episode Links: [Becca’s Vagrant] [Reading Rulebooks Podcast] [Frequency Illusion] [Battle Dice Stats] [Sunk Cost Fallacy] [Gambler’s Fallacy] [Make Craft Game Quest Deck Article]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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 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 and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [They don’t need our help] [To Boldly Watch][←Sam, try this] [Kyle’s Game] [Sam’s Game] [Incognito] [Thinking, Fast and Slow] [Game 1]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 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 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 explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   This episode of Woodland War Machine is sponsored by Magpie Games. Creators and publishers of the ROOT ROLE PLAYING GAME!   Episode Links: [Seiyria’s Root RPG App]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 character-building session!   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: [Map of the Tenwood] [Inkarnate]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @thebeccascott @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 DeRoest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   To Hear the bonus ROOTPARDY content, support the show over at Good Time Society’s Patreon!   Episode Links: [Prisoner’s Dilemma] [The 3 Hour and 40 Minute Slugfest]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety   Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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”, Subscribe to the Patreon today!   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: [Guerric’s Twitch][Youtube]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Episode Links: [Songs for the Woodland Vol.1] [Nitrorev’s Channel] [If you’d like to submit question or category ideas for RootPardy, email [email protected] with the subject line: “ROOTPARDY”] [To Boldly Watch!]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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: 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: [Oreso Root Commandment Cards]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 strategic warfare game ever!   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever!   Episode Links: Join the Patreon for RootPardy! Check out Claw & Hoarder: Fantasy Victims Unit Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY

Episode 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 warfare game ever!   Episode Links: [NitroRev's YT] [Kyle's Cat Puzzle #6]   Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY