Many people say that the rules are complicated and that they don't elaborate well enough. Its simple, do what the rules say. Don't try to twist them, just do what they say and you'll be fine.
This is largely true for each faction - however there are a lot of minor rules and tweaks that can be harder to follow with so many factions being mixed in. Also, following what other players are doing is complicated with so many roles / mechanics :) For me - it does to take away from the game! It just means I might get things wrong sometimes!
You guys are crazy doing all this back and forth traveling for these videos. It's super cool, though, Jen and Jessie work really well together as hosts. Also, the videos get a different vibe when you're interacting. I kinda lost track of all the stuff, but I'll check out those bot extras. I usually play games in two, me and my brother, so some of the experiences are limited. For Root in particular it does feel like we're missing something, and the balance of 1vs1 battles is only really good between the Eyrie and Cats (I also have the otters and lizards). Adding a third faction could help balance things out and give us the opportunity to try out the Woodland aliance or the vagabond.
Haha - we like our dynamic as well :) so it’s got to happen! For sure check out e better bot systems - we have some videos coming soon (Quackalope soon is still a few weeks) around them!
I came to this channel thanks to Oath, stayed for Root and never left. After clockwork came out and I saw that it was great, I bought everything Root related lol
One of my fave games and I love the passion and quality you bring to your work. I have watched a few of your Root videos and they have really helped introduce the expansions to our gameplay. I have all the items here and look forward to many great game days in the future. Keep up the great work!!
Amazing video guys! Root is my favourite game for the same reasons as yours...theme and asymmetry. It feels like there is a faction made for each of my gamer friends so its easy to bring back on the table. My favourite factions are the lizards and the otters so far because they bring "role playing" naturally in my games sessions...otters trying to be salesman and lizards acting like a crazy cultist threatening everyone that'll I convert them and bring them along on the Great Journey!!
Haha I adore it :) - we go through our favorites and least favorites in the upcoming review! We adore this game . . . I think I have played it more than any other title in my collection.
Great video showcasing one of the best games ever made. I just received my rewards from the last KS campaign a few days ago and everything is gorgeous. I got basically everything save the mat for the new Underworld Expansion boards. I definitely love the Vagabond pawns and the Exiles & Partisans deck is awesome. But the thing I'm most eager to use in all my plays are the resin clearing markers. Didn't you get those? Did I miss them in the video? Those are really good! You can really fell the map pop to life with those. I'm going to use them even on the base map using the standard clearing layout. They're just sooo good!
Just ordered the root faction bags from the BBG store. once that gets in, I think I'll have every single thing Root related you can buy, with the exception of a few of the enamel pins and the 3D tokens you can buy on etsy. I like the original tokens and meeples enough that I don't even think the components need any 3D upgrades.
Really love your videos. Looking forward for more Root content, especially gameplay videos. Maybe I miss it in the video but are the clearing markers actually made of wood or plastic?
Good News - the orange locations on the board are mice, but the orange faction are cats. That means while the yellow spaces on the board are bunnies, there is still room for a yellow faction! Next problem to solve: how to keep the duck faction from being OP . . .
Was looking forward to new Root content, love it! I just received the core game and will be playing it next week. Aside from walking through the playerboards together, do you have any tips for teaching the game?
@@Quackalope I would love that, but I reckon you have plenty to do already:) I will probably just explain game goal, a few core rules and then just do the playerboard walkthrough.
Love seeing more Leder content! Would love to play a game with you guys sometime. Maybe even teach some Feudum, real curious to see what you all think of that game!
@@janbigas682 just joined the discord today! Dumpling#4980 I do not have TTS but Feudum is on Tabletopia! Would gladly teach! Keep in mind a blind teach of the game will take like 45 minutes minimum. But I LOVE the game
Love seeing a look at everything at once! I just got the base game a few months ago and love it, although with the whole lockdown thing we haven't had a chance to play it enough to know if it's worth getting an expansion (I mean, it's worth it for *me* lol)
The move / lockdown delayed filming them a bit! They are on the way :) - preparing a Vagabon / Cats one for the main channel and an Eyre one for the Patreon!
I had an idea for a frog/faction called the Guild Of Warts who kidnap enemy soldiers and hold them ransom for crafting materials and maybe even victory points. Frogs and Ducks in the next expansion maybe???! :D thank you so much for making an informative breakdown of what root really is, love the video!! :D I think I love the Meeples as much as Jan!!! ;D
Kickstarter exclusive idea: Goose vagabond meeple and its card for Root (like there's been game promo exclusives for other game reviewers kick starters :P )
Wow! Thank you. An amazing box opening. I am fairly new to gaming. I homeschool our 4 children. My oldest is 12 , then 10, 9 and 5. What would you suggest would be great lead up to/ learning games for children so that they will be able to get the game play easier when I introduce it to them? (I really mean the older two)
Great quality video! Root is soooo good and probably my favourite boarf game of all time (it competes with Twilight Imperium, but this is a beast of its own).
@@Quackalope Thanks to you and your friends i'm learning and feeling really motivated for board games. I'll be getting Root and the lizard expansion and start playing it thanks to you guys.
You are doing cool reviews. Also the quality of the picture in the video is great. This cool board games in the background and nice little ducks in the foreground. Thank you for your content! Also I wanted to ask: what is the game in the blue box near Scythe? P.s. Hello from Russia!🇷🇺
Just came across your video and saw the Walking Through Root booklet at around the 6min mark. I can't find a downloadable file out even mention of it anywhere. Does anyone know if it's available anywhere for those of us with first edition copies of the game?
Hello Dude, you know I search the whole web to be able to buy the Upgrade Kit and couldn't :( do you have some recommendations here on how to get it? I love your vids especially from the Leder Games stuff, keep on and all the best ;)
@@Quackalope Hey, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately it is sold out for EU/Europe so no luck. I will keep on looking on the internet to get one delivered to Germany.
I love this game and everything about it. But I am having a hard time understanding how the Underworld Duchy is supposed to win against the Lizard Cult.
@@Quackalope Yeah... I've been suffering with it because the Lizards can just Sanctify the Duchy's building until there are no more ministers and its game over.
This is why I hate Kickstarter. Don't find out about something until it's too late and suddenly a $15 add-on is $40... Would have been nice to have bot boards that weren't printed and laminated but for $40 for how little that is and is built off a community add-on I'll pass adding it to my possible Underworld order.
That's really annoying, got Root french edition (by Matagot) some time ago, which includes the first extension, and now they release this? Geez, I'm not buying Leder Games ever again! XP
What are you frustrated with? These items are from the KS that launched over a year ago - not new releases - they are not available for preorder. There are just expansions for the core game that add depth . . .
First and last time watching. Jesse, you’re ostentatious and interruptive, to the point of dismissing the other hosts comments. Let him speak, give him time to speak, stop interrupting. Be a gracious co host.
Too much talking. I came here just for the unboxing but most of the video is blah blah blah blah. Unboxing is unboxing... less talk plz next or much better no talking all. Just imo.
- Order Everything we opened -
leder-games.myshopify.com/collections/pre-orders
Quack.
I don’t think they’re selling the bundle anymore :(
But do you know if there’s going to be an opportunity like this again? Thanks!
We really need a root animated series
I’m a thematic player, and Root is the game that is perpetually teasing me into purchasing. Someday. When my kids are older than 4.
Hahah - I love this XD - piles of theme for you and the kids to explore one day!
I'd say get the clockwork expansion and play with your wife. But it's to overpriced to really recommend it to someone who hasn't played it yet
The quality of this video is amazing. Just like your other videos. I truly appreciate the time you put into them!
Thanks so much! We are always improving :)
I was so intimidated at first, I bought and played the steam version to learn to play. It was helpful. Another useful resource.
Many people say that the rules are complicated and that they don't elaborate well enough.
Its simple, do what the rules say. Don't try to twist them, just do what they say and you'll be fine.
This is largely true for each faction - however there are a lot of minor rules and tweaks that can be harder to follow with so many factions being mixed in. Also, following what other players are doing is complicated with so many roles / mechanics :)
For me - it does to take away from the game! It just means I might get things wrong sometimes!
Quack. Glad to see you raising the bar for board game videos. Quack quack.
Doing what I can :P - I have room to improve!
You guys are crazy doing all this back and forth traveling for these videos. It's super cool, though, Jen and Jessie work really well together as hosts. Also, the videos get a different vibe when you're interacting.
I kinda lost track of all the stuff, but I'll check out those bot extras. I usually play games in two, me and my brother, so some of the experiences are limited. For Root in particular it does feel like we're missing something, and the balance of 1vs1 battles is only really good between the Eyrie and Cats (I also have the otters and lizards). Adding a third faction could help balance things out and give us the opportunity to try out the Woodland aliance or the vagabond.
Haha - we like our dynamic as well :) so it’s got to happen! For sure check out e better bot systems - we have some videos coming soon (Quackalope soon is still a few weeks) around them!
Looking forward to it!
Jesse is ok, I guess. XD Thank you so much, we have a lot of fun recording all this stuff for everyone. We would do it every single day if we could.
Root might just be my favorite. Specially with the expansions. Glad Leder and you guys are continuing to do exciting stuff!
I adore Leder - we plan to do a lot more content! We just always want to play their games XD
We are beyond psyched to continue to collaborate with Leder. They are amazing. ♥️
I came to this channel thanks to Oath, stayed for Root and never left. After clockwork came out and I saw that it was great, I bought everything Root related lol
Quack XD welcome to the path!
Nice to see you two again together! been awhile. Haven't been able to view a video since the move. So much to catch up with!
Love Root so much, and you guys make the best Root videos!
Wait for the 90 min review . . . Haha 😂
Quackalope like... for real?
16-hour drives... You guys are crazy... crazy dedicated! Kudos!
Well . . . If it’s got to be done.
Aren't we? Especially Jesse since he's currently doing all the driving!
One of my fave games and I love the passion and quality you bring to your work. I have watched a few of your Root videos and they have really helped introduce the expansions to our gameplay. I have all the items here and look forward to many great game days in the future. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you so much - I am really glad we have been able to show off one of our favorites to you!
Amazing video guys! Root is my favourite game for the same reasons as yours...theme and asymmetry. It feels like there is a faction made for each of my gamer friends so its easy to bring back on the table.
My favourite factions are the lizards and the otters so far because they bring "role playing" naturally in my games sessions...otters trying to be salesman and lizards acting like a crazy cultist threatening everyone that'll I convert them and bring them along on the Great Journey!!
Haha I adore it :) - we go through our favorites and least favorites in the upcoming review! We adore this game . . . I think I have played it more than any other title in my collection.
Otters are so so so fun to play.
I just got my game of root 2 days ago and I love it! Thank you for introducing me to this great game!!
I’m thrilled we showed it off to you :D - it’s one of my favorites by far!
Quackalope it is an amazing game. Do you have any recommendations for which expansion to buy first?
Oh . . . Wait for our 90 min review next week :P - or . . . Determine if you want solo / co-op, bartering, or chaos :)
Great video showcasing one of the best games ever made. I just received my rewards from the last KS campaign a few days ago and everything is gorgeous. I got basically everything save the mat for the new Underworld Expansion boards. I definitely love the Vagabond pawns and the Exiles & Partisans deck is awesome. But the thing I'm most eager to use in all my plays are the resin clearing markers. Didn't you get those? Did I miss them in the video? Those are really good! You can really fell the map pop to life with those. I'm going to use them even on the base map using the standard clearing layout. They're just sooo good!
We adore this game and the team behind it! We did get the tokens :) within the Underworld box!
Quackalope Yep, I got them in the video just minutes after posting my comment 🤣🤣
Really great content, I'm looking forward to more gameplay of Root with you guys
It will happen!
I think the next time we record, in two weeks, we are definitely doing a gameplay. Jesse has a wonderful idea that I hope we can capture next time!
Just ordered the root faction bags from the BBG store. once that gets in, I think I'll have every single thing Root related you can buy, with the exception of a few of the enamel pins and the 3D tokens you can buy on etsy. I like the original tokens and meeples enough that I don't even think the components need any 3D upgrades.
I don’t need the extra meeples - I agree with that, however - I am now off to goggle the bags. . . Thanks.
Really love your videos. Looking forward for more Root content, especially gameplay videos. Maybe I miss it in the video but are the clearing markers actually made of wood or plastic?
Thanks so much
Good News - the orange locations on the board are mice, but the orange faction are cats. That means while the yellow spaces on the board are bunnies, there is still room for a yellow faction! Next problem to solve: how to keep the duck faction from being OP . . .
I am severely dissapointed. When I got the notification I expected a game with all the factions in it simultaneously :)
Hahah oh . . . Note to self. Quack.
Oh dude, we've been talking about this for months now. If there's a will...there's a way.
That guy really looks like a mix of Bilbo and Quentin Tarantino
Was looking forward to new Root content, love it! I just received the core game and will be playing it next week. Aside from walking through the playerboards together, do you have any tips for teaching the game?
Hmm - we could do a whole video on teaching root :P
@@Quackalope I would love that, but I reckon you have plenty to do already:) I will probably just explain game goal, a few core rules and then just do the playerboard walkthrough.
We have an upcoming video this week that touches on this a bit! Please stop by and let us know if it helped at all.
Man, i wish all the underworld expansion stuff was out in german aswell. Root is my favourite game of all time
One day!
Petition to ask leder games to make a duck/geese faction
I’ll sign for that
Oh man...if we can show enough support...we can do it!
Mad Max raiders?
Love seeing more Leder content! Would love to play a game with you guys sometime. Maybe even teach some Feudum, real curious to see what you all think of that game!
That would be awesome! Let’s do it :)
@@Quackalope Chicago isn't too far from Kentucky :p
I would LOVE to learn Feudum! Are you perchance on our discord? We can set up a game asap!
@@janbigas682 just joined the discord today! Dumpling#4980 I do not have TTS but Feudum is on Tabletopia! Would gladly teach! Keep in mind a blind teach of the game will take like 45 minutes minimum. But I LOVE the game
Excited for the incoming root content!
Yesss!!
Amazing video thanks! Stay safe and enjoy your driving.
Thank you
Love seeing a look at everything at once! I just got the base game a few months ago and love it, although with the whole lockdown thing we haven't had a chance to play it enough to know if it's worth getting an expansion (I mean, it's worth it for *me* lol)
Nice xD the clockwork might help you mix things up a bit and play solid at 1 or 2 players :)
Amazing content.
You have made me buy at least 2 games (Parks and Root).
Haha - I don’t regret you buying either of those! I hope you and the group love them as much as we do :)
Quack I need a “how to crush your enemies crow style strategy guide”! Stat!
Sounds like a solid plan :D
1. you play cards
2. ???
3. PROFIT!
Jesse...has improved using the crows. So I'm sure he could give some good tips.
I'm looking forward to your video on the clockwork factions.
The move / lockdown delayed filming them a bit! They are on the way :) - preparing a Vagabon / Cats one for the main channel and an Eyre one for the Patreon!
I'm glad we have proper public transport in Europe XD I couldn't be arsed to drive 36hours to pick up a friend who doesn't own a car.
Which expansion/s would be the ones to get if you had to pick one or two? Love the content! Just found the channel!
Oh - we just did a full review. I think the Crows and the Moles - Jan think the Riverfolk XD
I had an idea for a frog/faction called the Guild Of Warts who kidnap enemy soldiers and hold them ransom for crafting materials and maybe even victory points. Frogs and Ducks in the next expansion maybe???! :D thank you so much for making an informative breakdown of what root really is, love the video!! :D I think I love the Meeples as much as Jan!!! ;D
I was wondering why there were unopened Root boxes on the shelf behind you in previous videos. :)
Hahah XD that’s funny!
If I could give an extra thumbs up for a Jan appearance, I would.
Make second channel - subscribe - thumbs up - share :P
And Quackalope remains unaware that this entire comment thread is exclusively populated by my multiple personalities. Excellent.
Hahaha - honestly, I’m ok with this.
This makes me happy. 🙃
Everything... FOR NOW
Kickstarter exclusive idea: Goose vagabond meeple and its card for Root (like there's been game promo exclusives for other game reviewers kick starters :P )
See - this is the type of brilliance we need in the industry.
I love your root videos!
I’m glad you do!! A quack for you!
Wow! Thank you. An amazing box opening. I am fairly new to gaming. I homeschool our 4 children. My oldest is 12 , then 10, 9 and 5. What would you suggest would be great lead up to/ learning games for children so that they will be able to get the game play easier when I introduce it to them? (I really mean the older two)
i want this game so much
You have to get it XD
@@Quackalope thats the plan
Great quality video! Root is soooo good and probably my favourite boarf game of all time (it competes with Twilight Imperium, but this is a beast of its own).
It looks like you're totally Rooted.
Which, in Australia, means you're breathless, sweaty and smiling.
~ smiles ~
OMG too much things to love! If I had the money and friends I'll buy everything.
Haha - one day :) - for now join our discord where we have TTS, friend, and everything!
@@Quackalope I just joined on discord. thanks for the invite!
@@Quackalope Thanks to you and your friends i'm learning and feeling really motivated for board games. I'll be getting Root and the lizard expansion and start playing it thanks to you guys.
Since you guys have multiple copies of root. Can you guys play a game where marquise owns an army of 50 meeples?!😲
Hahah maybe XD
A Duck faction would have golden yellow meeples...surely??
I can see this :P
@@Quackalope a duck faction seems viable actually, they are an under represented woodland critter. Plus great meeple opportunity as mentioned
You are doing cool reviews. Also the quality of the picture in the video is great. This cool board games in the background and nice little ducks in the foreground. Thank you for your content! Also I wanted to ask: what is the game in the blue box near Scythe?
P.s. Hello from Russia!🇷🇺
I want everything! When will this be possible to order in Europe, the Netherlands?
Greetings
Just came across your video and saw the Walking Through Root booklet at around the 6min mark. I can't find a downloadable file out even mention of it anywhere. Does anyone know if it's available anywhere for those of us with first edition copies of the game?
“All that being said” could be a drinking game ;)
Can you do one w/ Marauder?
Certainly eyegasmic👌
Jan is very handsome!
Exactly
Hahaha I was not expecting Jan! Love it.
And im jealous! I need to somehow get my hands on some (all) of these boxes and goodies!
Hahah - he is adorable! Also . . . yes you do . . . We might be able to help at some point.
I wasn't expecting myself either! Hahaha
Hello Dude,
you know I search the whole web to be able to buy the Upgrade Kit and couldn't :(
do you have some recommendations here on how to get it?
I love your vids especially from the Leder Games stuff, keep on and all the best ;)
Hey! Check the pinned link :) - it’s available for preorder on Leders website right now!
@@Quackalope Hey, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately it is sold out for EU/Europe so no luck.
I will keep on looking on the internet to get one delivered to Germany.
I love this game and everything about it. But I am having a hard time understanding how the Underworld Duchy is supposed to win against the Lizard Cult.
Not sure specifically - but where there is a will / there is a way.
@@Quackalope Yeah... I've been suffering with it because the Lizards can just Sanctify the Duchy's building until there are no more ministers and its game over.
nice, i got here quickly
So quickly XD
When is it possible to order from Europa?
I think they are wrapping up delivery! Then they will have it available!
A very nice video :)
Quack quack!
Yeii root content ✌✌
More on the way!
Root yes
Much Quack.
I dont understand quckanis
Quack, quack.
Quack
Quack!
Quack - also you are wonderful. Thank you.
Sleeve them fast or riot xD
Jesse is definitely the sleever between the two of us.
This is why I hate Kickstarter. Don't find out about something until it's too late and suddenly a $15 add-on is $40... Would have been nice to have bot boards that weren't printed and laminated but for $40 for how little that is and is built off a community add-on I'll pass adding it to my possible Underworld order.
See I have the opposite approach to KS - I love the games that have come to life due to the platform.
That's really annoying, got Root french edition (by Matagot) some time ago, which includes the first extension, and now they release this?
Geez, I'm not buying Leder Games ever again! XP
What are you frustrated with? These items are from the KS that launched over a year ago - not new releases - they are not available for preorder. There are just expansions for the core game that add depth . . .
Did you confuse this as one big collection you can buy? This is my KS order I placed :) - everything is sold separately.
First and last time watching. Jesse, you’re ostentatious and interruptive, to the point of dismissing the other hosts comments. Let him speak, give him time to speak, stop interrupting. Be a gracious co host.
Glad you stopped by.
Too much talking. I came here just for the unboxing but most of the video is blah blah blah blah.
Unboxing is unboxing... less talk plz next or much better no talking all.
Just imo.
second
A solid second :) - nice!