Woodland War Machine

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!

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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!

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[Seiyria’s Root RPG App]

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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!

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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!

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[Map of the Tenwood] [Inkarnate]

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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!

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[Prisoner’s Dilemma]

[The 3 Hour and 40 Minute Slugfest]

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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!

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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!

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[Guerric’s Twitch][Youtube]

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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.

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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]

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[To Boldly Watch!]

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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.

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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]

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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