Thank you both for all your videos, I have wanted to get into Root for a long time but always felt intimidated by the perceived complexity. Thanks to both of your channels, I feel really equipped to not only play but also teach Root and its expansions with my friends. I thought it was funny that you were both in this same game and that LotB didn't recognize your name haha. Great game, fun to watch full playthroughs and actually understand what's going on finally 😅
@@j-pfitz That's so kind of you. I'm glad our content is helping make Root more accessible, it really deserves to be more popular and it's already really popular which makes me very happy.
As a cat main, feel so related, cats always act like a boss at the start of the game, and then with more and more build spots taken by others, just lose the momentum and be helpless to watch other factions to catch up and win.
I think in the newest board game version, Cats can now rescue all lost cats of a battle with one card via field hospital? (print ver. 4) That likely helps with reconquering and -building. EDIT: Checked with my board game, indeed they do.
I really like the game recap idea. Hearing you describe what you were seeing and why you made the decisions that you did are super helpful as I try to become a better player. Thanks for the video!
I’ll add my appreciation for this format. I’m sure it’s a colossal PITA to make; first you have to play and record it, then you have to recap and edit it? Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Man, I love watching your Root gameplays. They’re somehow so relaxing and so exciting at the same time. Sick last turn, by the way! This game was nuts.
zaaanggg that audio is 🔥!! hahhaha tbh i'd be sweatin if i was in chat and found out that LoTB was playing but it's awesome to see how many recognize you in-game! don't wanna spoil the ending but those were some epic plays man-just when i thought i learned how to play root, these analyses have shown me that....i know nothing about the game 😂 nice gameplay + narration sam!!
When I play as Eyrie I always choose comander and get a bird build card. This seems to be a slower, but a more reliable way to play, as you expand slower, but if you play your cards right and balance battles with recruites and have your roosts sometimes destroyed you can win without going into turmoil at all. However if you get a turmoil you are in a solid position to regroup and get these last few point for a victory.
Took me a bit to watch this but LOVED IT, stellar job man and what a great game to capture! I hope we get more content, I would love to see the twitch running again or some way I could support, I appreciate the content and your pleasant vibes man. You make days better.
I’m super into Root right now and watching all these old videos, they’re so good! And what a game ❤ I love seeing great displays of skill like I saw here
26:06 Classic root game, calling the cat ahead when he is at 17 points and mostly no building spots vs a coalition. :3 Naaah, from the point the vagabond decided to team up, the game was set.
@@LordoftheBoard Yeah, it feel tense because at 27:18 the vagabond cleared the wrong clearing and at 31:45 the cult goes for a risky agressive suicide crusade (4 vs 6 cats) leaving his garden undefended (only ambush). For the last 3 rounds, it was your game to loose. The cat came close to stealing the win with lucky draws, the vagabond bad poor call and the lizard leaving himself open. Root is such a great game !
What version of Root Digitial is this? Been looking at ways to find play, ideally withou the 3d models ive seen in screenshots. They are a huge turnoff compared to the endearing 2D art seen on the board game
Def play a lot of async games! that way you can take your time with turns. and join the woodland warriors discord to get questions answered and strategy tips :)
I don’t play Vagabond much. But when I do - I usually see what I get from the ruins. If I get the bag or and a sword I’ll just stop to slow down the other factions. Usually mix aiding (trying to get tea) and then go hostile and instigate. Sometimes coalition if I’ve failed at the earlier steps
Hey LOTB, how do you make Root Digital look like this with the top down view and simple markers? My digital version has all the 3D figures and zooms in and out as factions make moves
"Marquis" has a soft "r" and silent "s", so it is not "Marcus D. Katt" it is "Mah Kiddy Cat". I know I am a killjoy, I just wanted to point out the intended pun.
You are correct. Only the problem is that it is written “Marquise” De Cat with an e at the end. Which is pronounced (Maar Keez). Marquis is for a male and Marquise as it is written is a female. Making the Marquise de cat a she! Which is awesome
@@LordoftheBoard very true with an English pronunciation, but I thought the faction was supposed to be French as foriegn invaders to the Woodlands. The French pronunciation is softer on the consonants. Also, I apologize for the confusing typo that misgendered the Marquise.
Playing the game more and more, Im starting to realize the vital flaw with the game. The gameplay is fantastic, everyone has a great time, all until one play gains the lead. Points in this game is a momentum system. If one player is flying in the lead its near impossible for the others to catch up. You can try to stop them, all working together, but in that situation the person in the lead loses that momentum, making it extremely difficult to regain footing. If you, Lord of the Root, (or anyone else here) has a solution to this flaw, please let me know. Or if you think im crazy and are simply having really bad games, feedback would be nice. Im not disappointed with the game at all still, if the point factor is removed from the game its a fun game,
I would disagree. This game is a perfect example of that. Cats were leading the majority of the game. They gained the point lead - but didn’t win. In root there are constantly 2 games being played. The game on the board. And the political game at the table. If you shoot up in points too fast players will all knock you down. Often players will attempt to stay second to seize the player in firsts position when they are taken down. Also as everyone is the same skill in the game it lends to much closer games. I would suggest watching games that are played by everyone at an equal skill level. You can find some on Guerric Samples Games. I’ve been on there a few times :)
@@LordoftheBoard I never thought about the game that way. Those are interesting strategies… Thanks again for your help, and thank you for introducing me to this game!
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Was a pleasure to play with you Sam! Hope to see you in digital again soon! My cats will prevail next time!
You played an amazing card game ❤️
Oh wow! I adore your Root content too, Nitro. So cool to see you both in the same game :D
Thank you both for all your videos, I have wanted to get into Root for a long time but always felt intimidated by the perceived complexity. Thanks to both of your channels, I feel really equipped to not only play but also teach Root and its expansions with my friends.
I thought it was funny that you were both in this same game and that LotB didn't recognize your name haha. Great game, fun to watch full playthroughs and actually understand what's going on finally 😅
@@JonRinzRaccotterz Thanks! Yeah it was sheer luck to see LotB hosting an open game so I immediately joined. It wasn't planned at all.
@@j-pfitz That's so kind of you. I'm glad our content is helping make Root more accessible, it really deserves to be more popular and it's already really popular which makes me very happy.
You made that fan’s day. He recognized you, chose to ally with you, and you made it work in epic fashion
Thanks for watching! And I hope they enjoyed the game. Haha it was a blast
As a cat main, feel so related, cats always act like a boss at the start of the game, and then with more and more build spots taken by others, just lose the momentum and be helpless to watch other factions to catch up and win.
I think in the newest board game version, Cats can now rescue all lost cats of a battle with one card via field hospital? (print ver. 4) That likely helps with reconquering and -building. EDIT: Checked with my board game, indeed they do.
I really like the game recap idea. Hearing you describe what you were seeing and why you made the decisions that you did are super helpful as I try to become a better player. Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! its easier for me too! as I can just record games and then pick out good ones to commentate
I’ll add my appreciation for this format. I’m sure it’s a colossal PITA to make; first you have to play and record it, then you have to recap and edit it? Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
It takes a long time 😂 I’ve got some more coming. Thank you for the comment!
This is like an esport boardgame experience, and I am all for it. Amazing to see the strategies and have it explained in real time.
Getting into root now and these digital playthroughs with your comments are so good to learn stuff
Insane game man! I agree. It’s crazy. I didn’t expect that many twists and turns!
So glad you enjoyed :)
Man, I love watching your Root gameplays. They’re somehow so relaxing and so exciting at the same time.
Sick last turn, by the way! This game was nuts.
Haha thank you so much! also so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
love this!! digital root is hilarious and my favorite type of your videos
Hey! I appreciate that. Man are you in for a treat with this one. It’s insane. 😄
zaaanggg that audio is 🔥!! hahhaha tbh i'd be sweatin if i was in chat and found out that LoTB was playing but it's awesome to see how many recognize you in-game! don't wanna spoil the ending but those were some epic plays man-just when i thought i learned how to play root, these analyses have shown me that....i know nothing about the game 😂 nice gameplay + narration sam!!
Love you brotha! That mic is insane my guy 🔥🚀 thanks again man!
Great game! Loved the strategy commentary. I learned a lot!
So glad you enjoyed 🔥🚀
When I play as Eyrie I always choose comander and get a bird build card. This seems to be a slower, but a more reliable way to play, as you expand slower, but if you play your cards right and balance battles with recruites and have your roosts sometimes destroyed you can win without going into turmoil at all. However if you get a turmoil you are in a solid position to regroup and get these last few point for a victory.
You should make a video where you rank all the Root characters from best to worst! I would love to see a video like that!
In the works! :)
Yes! Loving this high quality root breakdown, looking forward to more!
More to come!
Took me a bit to watch this but LOVED IT, stellar job man and what a great game to capture! I hope we get more content, I would love to see the twitch running again or some way I could support, I appreciate the content and your pleasant vibes man. You make days better.
Appreciate you friend!
I’m super into Root right now and watching all these old videos, they’re so good! And what a game ❤ I love seeing great displays of skill like I saw here
The videos are awesome, what really ties this all together is the AWESOME discord!
Ayyeee! So glad you are apart of it! And looking forward to releasing more. I have some more games I am going to share :$
Thanks for the interesting game and commentary. I would love to see more of this.
Great play by the vagabond here. Saw the cats running away and switched to alliance despite doing not to bad himself.
Trying to get some work done this morning, but was riveted and had to watch the whole thing! Great game.
Hope you enjoyed it :)
Love the gameplay videos! Keep doing great
Thank you so much!
That was an excellent game and I loved the commentary. Excellent work LotB!
Thank you kindly!
Love everything you do. You're so genuine and passionate :)
Thank you so much 😊
Good to see you again 😍
Ayeee!
Love this type of content, which helps me to learn new strategies. Thank you!
I love your root videos, I learned a lot! :D
I shall l keep it up!
Yyyyayaya this was great, thanks for the hard work man I appreciate the time it takes to do this kind of stuff and you nailed it.
I appreciate it! Glad to hear you enjoyed as well!
Awesome content, really like the format!
Thank you! I have the first live play through coming out today! Hope you enjoy it.
Great game and what a finish! Please, do more :)
More coming! The reception shows! People enjoy these. Also that ending was so crazy 😂 the standings between the last two turns are bazaar
I've just started diving into Root, and these playthroughs are awesome!
So glad!!! 🔥🔥 I should really release some more.
@@LordoftheBoard for sure! That'd be awesome!
Press the “Like” button before watching. I’m really looking forward to see Root’s video 🎉
Appreciate you :)
The timestamps are great. I enjoyed the commentary.
Always here to help! glad you enjoyed it!
More of these, please!!
This is the kinda content I come to this channel for
Glad I was able to provide it :)
Love the video! But why could you put 2 bird cards on your build decree on 7:38 ?
Thanks for uploading your games! I really learn a lot of your videos!
Awh thank you! I’ll be uploading another one here soon!
Just subbed. Can we get more root digital playthroughs?
Tank you!!! More more…. again, again!
More to come!
26:06 Classic root game, calling the cat ahead when he is at 17 points and mostly no building spots vs a coalition. :3
Naaah, from the point the vagabond decided to team up, the game was set.
Cats would have won if they hadn’t have been ambushed at the end. They could have had it
@@LordoftheBoard Yeah, it feel tense because at 27:18 the vagabond cleared the wrong clearing and at 31:45 the cult goes for a risky agressive suicide crusade (4 vs 6 cats) leaving his garden undefended (only ambush).
For the last 3 rounds, it was your game to loose. The cat came close to stealing the win with lucky draws, the vagabond bad poor call and the lizard leaving himself open. Root is such a great game !
That was some big brain moves by Vagabond player!
Right! Really well played. And they continued to play a great game with that choice
Loving going thru your Root series!
Had you are enjoying it :) I need to make more
@@LordoftheBoard I hope you will!
Root content is back woooo!!🤩
It never truly leaves!
That was sick, very prescient move on the vagrant to ally you so early
Very clever play!
Loved it!!!
Pretty crazy huh? The ending moves just got real spicy
At 23:00 it seems like this would have been a good opportunity to raze the keep instead? (with two attacks)
Great game. Would love to see more games of root.
More to come!
I am very curious how it would have changed if the Vagrant choose to just score points off of Marquise, WP
Maaan. I just bought root the bg with all expansions. Definitely a good choice
I like it.
Thank you! :)
adoro seus vídeos de root! conteúdo incrível!
Great stuff. I atually came to Root from the Root RPG.
Sweet! I am gonna be doing a campaign next year. It will be my first rpg game :)
What version of Root Digitial is this? Been looking at ways to find play, ideally withou the 3d models ive seen in screenshots. They are a huge turnoff compared to the endearing 2D art seen on the board game
It would be more awesome if you can negotiate with Marquise and do some policy to control others faction like a real game .
We did some offscreen chat negotiation
First turn lizard mouse card not building garden at home...I can't think of any reason to justify this move.
Hey everyone is learning! The player had expressed they hadnt played much lizards after the match
Are you playing on steam or on the play store? I finally got to play this game and I'm addicted
I have it on steam and on my phone :) they are synced so I can make turns on both
I'm considering buying the digital version too. Where would you consider playing it on? PC, phone or Nintendo switch?
If playing a lot of live games is the intention then PC. If playing async than likely mobile. I don't have it for the switch yet!
so crazy how the cats would’ve won if they just moved all 3 cats…
I tried the real board game for the first time this tuesday and really liked it. I want to get into it more. I got the game on Steam. Any tips?
Def play a lot of async games! that way you can take your time with turns. and join the woodland warriors discord to get questions answered and strategy tips :)
You say you favor the Vagrant. What is your go-to strategy with him? Aid untill someone attacks you, then Instigate?
I don’t play Vagabond much. But when I do - I usually see what I get from the ruins. If I get the bag or and a sword I’ll just stop to slow down the other factions.
Usually mix aiding (trying to get tea) and then go hostile and instigate. Sometimes coalition if I’ve failed at the earlier steps
do all players have to have the expansion(s) to play the game with those ?
They do not!
Im just checking if I have the basic rules down
Hey LOTB, how do you make Root Digital look like this with the top down view and simple markers? My digital version has all the 3D figures and zooms in and out as factions make moves
Just scroll all the way out with you mouse wheel :)
@@LordoftheBoard well dang, don’t know how I didn’t realize that 😂 thanks for the help
"Marquis" has a soft "r" and silent "s", so it is not "Marcus D. Katt" it is "Mah Kiddy Cat". I know I am a killjoy, I just wanted to point out the intended pun.
You are correct. Only the problem is that it is written “Marquise” De Cat with an e at the end. Which is pronounced (Maar Keez). Marquis is for a male and Marquise as it is written is a female. Making the Marquise de cat a she! Which is awesome
@@LordoftheBoard very true with an English pronunciation, but I thought the faction was supposed to be French as foriegn invaders to the Woodlands. The French pronunciation is softer on the consonants.
Also, I apologize for the confusing typo that misgendered the Marquise.
Huh, you could have held off turmoil at least one more turn, but maybe you wanted to get it over with?
Honestly game was a while back! Haha and yeah sometimes it’s best to get it done and get the most out of the decree
Nice
Thumbs up
Playing the game more and more, Im starting to realize the vital flaw with the game. The gameplay is fantastic, everyone has a great time, all until one play gains the lead.
Points in this game is a momentum system. If one player is flying in the lead its near impossible for the others to catch up. You can try to stop them, all working together, but in that situation the person in the lead loses that momentum, making it extremely difficult to regain footing.
If you, Lord of the Root, (or anyone else here) has a solution to this flaw, please let me know.
Or if you think im crazy and are simply having really bad games, feedback would be nice.
Im not disappointed with the game at all still, if the point factor is removed from the game its a fun game,
I would disagree. This game is a perfect example of that. Cats were leading the majority of the game. They gained the point lead - but didn’t win.
In root there are constantly 2 games being played. The game on the board. And the political game at the table. If you shoot up in points too fast players will all knock you down. Often players will attempt to stay second to seize the player in firsts position when they are taken down.
Also as everyone is the same skill in the game it lends to much closer games. I would suggest watching games that are played by everyone at an equal skill level. You can find some on Guerric Samples Games. I’ve been on there a few times :)
@@LordoftheBoard I never thought about the game that way. Those are interesting strategies…
Thanks again for your help, and thank you for introducing me to this game!
Trinston was here...
Hi Trinston!
Nice