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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! Brought to you by: Good Time Society
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Episode #56 - Dreams of the Future
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
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]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Episode #55 - Hirelings Group A (Part 2)
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
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
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Episode #54 - Hirelings Group A (Part 1)
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
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
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Episode #53 - The Lost City
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
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
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Episode #52 - Turn Timers
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
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:
[Newe6000’s automated setup program]
[Kyle’s Proposal (via Discord)]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Episode #51 - VS Guide: Taming the Tyrant
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
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
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Episode #50 - It’s a Q&A Party!
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
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:
[Quest Freshener by Slugfacekillah]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Episode #49 - VS Guide: Kibosh the Keepers
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
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:
[Marcus the Cat’s Badger Guide on BGG]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Episode #48 - (Wel)Come Back!
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
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:
[Expanding Concepts into a Trilogy ebook]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Episode #47 - Look Who’s Table Talking Now - Tilters in Time
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
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:
[Hidden Brain: In the Heat of the Moment]
Find the crew on socials:
@thejakemichels
@SamDeRoest
@kyle_acheson
@goodtimesociety
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