Simply cannot get enough of Root! Honestly I got into it because of your channel. Browsing around for Villainous content at the end of 2019 led me to your strategy guides and a few months later I went all in and bought pretty much everything. Looking forward to much more Root content!
Beautiful explanation, amazing b roll, clear preview of all the new factions and mechanics-just a polished video my friend 🔥 literally gets me so amped for this expansion! I also would’ve never imagined a faction utilizing the ruins so I’m glad the expansion really is adding such unique features to an already expansive game!
Loving everything about this expansion, the art, the new meeples, the new balance mechanics, everything! Also, finally the bear joins the game! haha. Nice video Sam, keep it up!
Such a fantastic video, Sam! Your video quality is seriously impressive and you are the BEST at verbally describing Root. You really capture the faction personalities in your narratives. Thank you so much for this!
You know, before I even clicked on this video, all I did was see the title, jump straight to Kickstarter, backed it at the top tier, then came back to watch this.
Hello Mr Sam. I got the Root game for my birthday because of your awesome videos. Thanks so much! It looks very cool and I am probably going to play this week. Thanks again for introducing me to this wonderful game - John
I really appreciate you making this video. I like having a third party giving me more information to help me make a better informed decision about backing this Kickstarter.
@@mrp4242 I wanted to back the others too, but my parents didn’t trust Kickstarter, which is understandable. They trust it now, for Root at least, because they see that I have the base game as well as all of the available factions already lol
Played my first game of Root last night, heard about the new expansion, came here to watch your video. I may need to go out and get all the games, this seems like a super fun game and super dedicated community and game designer. Thank you so much for the video and preview.
I’m so glad to hear it helped! I haven’t really dabbled in Kickstarter preview type content. But Leder asked me and I couldn’t refuse. It was a dream come true :)
Your YT channel is really good. People do not understand how fun board games are, and even though I have never played this game before, I enjoyed this vid!
Congratulations on getting in on the ground floor with this expansion. It's like they say, real recognize real, and Leder is one of the realest out there. So if they're recognizing you, well then, what else is there left to say? Congratulations, LotB!
Great video! Love your videos, man. One thing - and I’m sure someone else has pointed it out - rats and badgers don’t need apostrophes when they are plural.
This expansion seems amazing! Two cool new high reach factions, hirelings are just awesome (I love the meeples!! I want to hire the protector and Riverfolk flotilla for sure whatever their powers are!!!), Drafting and setup rules is a needed improvement! + clockwork 2.0... omg I can't wait. And how about those landmarks! I can't wait to get more info about those! Awesome video once again!
I know those landmarks were new even to me! When I saw the early Kickstarter page I was like “Ooooooooo” I can’t wait. It kinda subs as a map. As it will change how the existing maps operate ! So excited :)
@@LordoftheBoard The black market seems like a special crafting location? Maybe a wild crafting location? Gosh! I've never been so excited about something that I won't actually get in a year from now.
@@BenjaminH_48 yes that would be extremely interesting. I am truly stoked for this. But since I’ve got these meeples I want to do a gameplay here on the channel!
Got beaten by stoneseekers the other day and it was great to see how that works for them. They became this stone wall. Really interesting new faction that will be another kooky favourite I think! So excited!
EXCELLENT and thorough preview! (Obviously I backed it before even watching 🤣 but it's great to know more about what I'm getting LOL) I've been watching your stuff since the very first Root videos and just want to say WELL DONE.
Great preview! I really like how you add in the animations to your videos. Any chance of a play through since you have the prototype with the actual meeples?
Wow, they really are making the best expansion ever here. Both of the new factions look incredibly fun to play. I know I’m definitely excited to try out the Keepers (maybe they are tomb raiders, but I like to imagine they’re paladins searching out sacred relics), and the warlord looks like an incredibly fun and chaotic aggressor. Plus, the clockwork expansion will add some fun variability for us solo players. I wonder if the hirelings will make reach values more flexible in two player games so we can use more of those instead of a clockwork opponent to keep reach values on par.
Yeah at the moment we have only tried high reach with the Hirelings and it works beautifully. But I’m curious as wel to see if you can dip lower reach! :)
2 Player games w my fiancé have been serviceable but we definitely prefer 3+ players. SUPER excited to try out the hirelings/new setup to even the playing field in low player count games
@@raffaelsteinmann7296 While that is a fantastic game, I think that's a BIG step up in complexity and game length from Villainous and Root. I would recommend something smaller
Yeah of course. I’ve been really diving headfirst into Dune Imperium. Also Tapestry is a good one. I am a huge fan of Asymmetry! Another game I adore is Unmatched, seems like something you may like as well :)
Found this video really helpful. Definitely Gonna back this for my birthday present this year! What are your thoughts on the clockwork modes? I’ve heard mixed responses
Glad it was helpful! I personally love the clockwork.. for me it is so easy to run and emulates the root experience. Its super super fun. also its really simple. you draw a card and go down the player board.
Video was great and super jealous you got a prototype lol My only disappointment with the KS is I have to probably wait another few years till I get my lizard cult plushy 😞. Lol But everything else is great, All in backing this. We will be seeing play through videos with the hirelings and new factions??? And maybe mixed them with existing factions???
Haha ahh I need my lizard cult plush... but that Clockwork Lizard Cult ⚡️ 😈 I am working on a playthrough setup. 2 player is easier for me to do than say a multiplayer setup. But I’m really hoping I can get something operating here soon!
@@LordoftheBoard I mean it's a miniscule part of an amazing video, so I wouldn't be too sad about it. I know the pain of seeing the typo after uploading, though. So I'm not blaming you 😝
I know this doesn't really matter but I have to say this: Apostrophes are ONLY used in contractions or to show possession. None of your title cards should have had apostrophes.
What factions did you try out with the hirelings at two players? I really like the Woodland Alliance, but it doesn't work unless there are at least 3 players. I wonder if it gets better with all other factions. Do you think there are pairs of factions that play better against eachother with this new mechanism?
Yeah we only tried out high reach factions so no WA. Only Eyrie - Marquise - Duchy - Badgers and Rats. and loved them all with the Hirelings. I liked all pairings... but if i had to pick a favorite I enjoyed Rats vs Duchy.
It really sounds like the badgers are the Templars
3 года назад+1
What I'd like is new rule design to make the game more exiting. Right now the end games are not satisfactory. Also, 2 or three moments determine the outcome. Many variants are proposed e.g.: With the original rules, if 25 warriors attack a single wood alliance warrior, there would be 44% chance that the defender will not lose his warrior. That is odd (normally the more warriors the deadlier), and that is what I'm addressing by this variant. It also fix this fact then the winner only wins because of [one single] mistake an opponent made in his favor. That's obvious and ok for two player games, but for more players, this "hidden" king maker is a flaw. WA is also unstoppable once it has 20 VP (66%). Instead of throwing the two d12 dice, throw as many d6 dice as the minimum between your number of fighters and 5. The hits you inflict, for each die, go like this: 1,2,3: 0 hit 4,5: 1 hit 6: 2 hits Sum up the hits on both sides, then, for each hit dealt, the opponent removes one piece. Exception: It takes 2 hits to kill a Woodland Alliance warrior. Also, when the defender has no warrior, the attacker don't get an extra hit. When a card or a faction advantage grant/refuse one hit, just add/remove one die. When you can ignore the dice result, juste ignore 2 of them - your pick ! For the ambushes, the defender gets to do its surprise attack, then the combat resolves as above. Defender is actually attacking twice. A Woodland Alliance warrior can be killed by one hit from the ambushed and then another hit from the normal attack. To sum up: 1. Defender attack 2. Attacker removed pieces 3. Both attack using warriors left 4. Both remove pieces. I'm been tempted to add this feature to some factions: Using one attack action, you can do up to two attacks on a clearing (you can not use an action in between the two). I also think that we must limit VP gain per turn to just 5. PS: This is what my groups and I think - beautiful, but perfectible. I also think the designers should have used Hares, Mice, Squirrels instead of Bunnies, Mice, Fox (this one been too big, too few).
Interesting. The problem I can see with that on paper would be Marquise. they have the whole board under control at the beginning of the game, If it was numbers based they would win. That's where I personally think the limit on combat in root is tactical. and effective for the game created.
3 года назад
@@LordoftheBoard After about 15 such games, we have a good balance. Cats are having a bit time to defend their constructions - one warrior is often not enough. Also, cats have many to defend in many clayries.
Awesome video! Quick question. When the fire burns down the opponents buildings do the rats receive points for that as though they destroyed then like when the Alliance revolts?
Totally! I think it still makes sense for them because they are still such a small company. The thing I appreciate most about Leder is they don’t do exclusives! Only give a good deal to those willing to back. But all the stuff in the campaign is sold separately afterwords. They are extremely open about their business and operations. They also released Fort straight to retail so I’m sure they are testing the waters with their smaller games!
@@BadukTov if you play lower player counts. Like 3 or 2 I think Marauders is a must for the next buy. If you don’t and mostly work with 4 or more then underworld is a good next step with the extra maps. It’s just tough choosing between Hirelings or maps? As the extras but depending on player count should help make that choice
I quacking love this channel and Root is a quacking great game! Keep up the great work here!!! This is a fantastic community and we are all better together 🦆
@@LordoftheBoard that Channel/Discord is how I originally found your channel! Your content is a wonderful addition to the board game space. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie and mutual support all the content creators have shared through the associated channels that led me here. At the end of the day, it’s what board gaming is all about... Bringing people together! I’ve got nothing but love for everyone in this community 😊
Love what you do Sam -
Thanks so much!
We need a collab
Simply cannot get enough of Root! Honestly I got into it because of your channel. Browsing around for Villainous content at the end of 2019 led me to your strategy guides and a few months later I went all in and bought pretty much everything. Looking forward to much more Root content!
Welcome aboard! and yes ROOT will always be covered here. Heck I have a 1 min Root Film coming out soon!
Dude congrats on getting it early! Glad to see your channel getting more attention.
Thank you very much, its been a dream come true!
What makes you most excited about the new Root: Marauders Expansion?
Sorry about the apostrophes! It was a silly miss.
@Aman Parekh Same! :)
Hirelings for sure plus the draft setup.
EVERYTHING
One word: bear
Definitely the hirelings. 2 player mode unlocked!
Beautiful explanation, amazing b roll, clear preview of all the new factions and mechanics-just a polished video my friend 🔥 literally gets me so amped for this expansion! I also would’ve never imagined a faction utilizing the ruins so I’m glad the expansion really is adding such unique features to an already expansive game!
Wow thank you so much Tim, and yes this expansion really changes it up and im here for it!
Loving everything about this expansion, the art, the new meeples, the new balance mechanics, everything!
Also, finally the bear joins the game! haha. Nice video Sam, keep it up!
Thank you so much friend! Glad to hear it helped as well ❤️
Such a fantastic video, Sam! Your video quality is seriously impressive and you are the BEST at verbally describing Root. You really capture the faction personalities in your narratives. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you so much friends ❤️💜
You know, before I even clicked on this video, all I did was see the title, jump straight to Kickstarter, backed it at the top tier, then came back to watch this.
I appreciate that! And I’m sure leder appreciates it too!
The Lord has ascended to the throne. The kickstarter is flying and hopefully so will your channel. All hail the Lord!
Haha 😂😂 this is my favorite comment. Thanks so much. I appreciate you!
Hadn't seen your channel before, but loved this video! Leder chose well when they picked you for this! Keep it up!
Thanks for the detailed overview Sam! I was on the fence about backing, but this swayed me to back it right away.
Yay! glad i could help :D
Most reliable Root content for sure! You're such an incredible story teller.
Thanks so much friends! I live in this word they created. 👁👄👁
Hello Mr Sam. I got the Root game for my birthday because of your awesome videos. Thanks so much! It looks very cool and I am probably going to play this week. Thanks again for introducing me to this wonderful game - John
So glad to hear this!!! :)
Played Root for the first time a few weeks ago. Been completely hooked ever since. Can't wait for this expansion!
Yay! Always love hearing more coming to root :)
I really appreciate you making this video. I like having a third party giving me more information to help me make a better informed decision about backing this Kickstarter.
So glad to hear this helped. I appreciate you for watching :)
So excited for this! Love the coverage and so glad you got the opportunity to showcase it. You do an amazing job!
Thank you so much!!
the hirelings seem like a really neat addition to the game, seeing a "mini" version of a familiar faction is very interesting
They truly are! Some of the most cool games of Root i think will include these little critters.
I already top tier backed this, my first Kickstarter backing and I do not regret this at all. This looks so awesome!!!!
NIce work. I backed the other Root Kickstarters and was never disappointed.
@@mrp4242 I wanted to back the others too, but my parents didn’t trust Kickstarter, which is understandable. They trust it now, for Root at least, because they see that I have the base game as well as all of the available factions already lol
@@mrp4242 I bet! This game is amazing!
Right there with you!
Played my first game of Root last night, heard about the new expansion, came here to watch your video. I may need to go out and get all the games, this seems like a super fun game and super dedicated community and game designer. Thank you so much for the video and preview.
Hope you enjoy it! and yes it is! it is my favorite. We are all supportive and passionate.
I can’t wait to see all the strategy guides!
When released you better bet they will arrive!
Well... this gives a better idea of the new expansion than anything else out there including the official KS page
I’m so glad to hear it helped! I haven’t really dabbled in Kickstarter preview type content. But Leder asked me and I couldn’t refuse. It was a dream come true :)
LOVE to see this from you!!
Thank you so very much ❤️💜
Finally Cluny the Scourge has joined the game! I couldn't be happier. Badgers look dope as well and I really like the addition of mercenaries.
YES AND YES. I describe them as the Zerg have invaded ROOT. and it feels right.
Your YT channel is really good. People do not understand how fun board games are, and even though I have never played this game before, I enjoyed this vid!
Oh wow thank you very much ❤️ I’m so glad it was enjoyable for you too!
Congratulations on getting in on the ground floor with this expansion. It's like they say, real recognize real, and Leder is one of the realest out there. So if they're recognizing you, well then, what else is there left to say? Congratulations, LotB!
Thank you so so much ♥️ this is very encouraging!
Great video! Love your videos, man.
One thing - and I’m sure someone else has pointed it out - rats and badgers don’t need apostrophes when they are plural.
Yes thank you! Idk what I was thinking!
Your channel has made me realize I need to get all of Root! Thanks!
Yay!! :)
Always glad to see more Root videos 🤩
I was so excited for the Kickstarter, Thanks for the preview!
You’re so welcome! I am so stoked for this new expansion 😍
I have never heard of this game, looks great! Kinda like Redwall on a board.
Will look into your other videos on it.
I got a lot of vids here. It’s a wonderful game! Hope you decide to jump in :)
The woodland alliance is literally "breadwall" as in forest rebellions and the pieces looking like toast
Brilliant preview. Nice and clear and I think I have a good understanding of it. Thanks a lot!
So glad to hear it helped! I don’t have much experience doing preview content so this is new territory! :)
Fantastic overview. Really good job on the video and those meeple look amazing!
Thank you so much! I’ve been incredibly nervous as doing Previews is new territory for me! Thank you again
@@LordoftheBoard You are awesome man. Keep on doing the good work!
This expansion seems amazing! Two cool new high reach factions, hirelings are just awesome (I love the meeples!! I want to hire the protector and Riverfolk flotilla for sure whatever their powers are!!!), Drafting and setup rules is a needed improvement! + clockwork 2.0... omg I can't wait.
And how about those landmarks! I can't wait to get more info about those!
Awesome video once again!
I know those landmarks were new even to me! When I saw the early Kickstarter page I was like “Ooooooooo” I can’t wait. It kinda subs as a map. As it will change how the existing maps operate ! So excited :)
@@LordoftheBoard The black market seems like a special crafting location? Maybe a wild crafting location? Gosh! I've never been so excited about something that I won't actually get in a year from now.
@@BenjaminH_48 yes that would be extremely interesting. I am truly stoked for this. But since I’ve got these meeples I want to do a gameplay here on the channel!
@@LordoftheBoard And I'll be there to watch it, keep up the good work!
Great video! I really appreciate the update on root. Hoping to back it soon!!! I'm hyped for the new setup and hirelings!
I am very excited for these to be in everyone’s hands!
Thanks for this, great resource for those of us smitten with Root!
I’m glad to play my small part!
This was a great preview. Thanks for all the great Root content!
Pretty cool they got you involved!
Its a dream come true!
Great and informative video. Appreciate ya!!
Appreciate you too! :)
I'm most excited for the rats, but even more hyped for getting one step closer to a big box release!
HAHA the Rats are amazing :D im afraid for a big box... i dont want the content to end.
Great video, man, I hope youre considering to record one of your games for the masses
That's the plan!
Looks fantastic! Can't wait to get a hold of those badgers! They look so unique!
They are extremely thinky! I love them.
Got beaten by stoneseekers the other day and it was great to see how that works for them. They became this stone wall. Really interesting new faction that will be another kooky favourite I think! So excited!
Really love the keepers in Iron :) I’m feeling them the more and more I play.
EXCELLENT and thorough preview! (Obviously I backed it before even watching 🤣 but it's great to know more about what I'm getting LOL) I've been watching your stuff since the very first Root videos and just want to say WELL DONE.
Glad you enjoyed it! and thank you for watching :)
Proud of you buddy :)
Thank you friend :)
Great overview :) This looks like a great addition to the game.
It truly is ! :)
Saaaaaaaaam! This is 🔥🔥
Also badger hello 👋🏼
Great video as usual, still bopping to the new beat 😌
Haha Badgers are rad! Thank you . Trust me i am bopping too!
So hype for it all!!
ME TOO
Woah just go into the game, already got most expansions and this is exciting
I am so hyped!!
Super pumped!!
Me too ;)
Great video!
Thank you very much Henri! :D
Thank you for the video!
Great preview! I really like how you add in the animations to your videos. Any chance of a play through since you have the prototype with the actual meeples?
I am working on a playthrough :)
@@LordoftheBoard can't wait for this!
los tejones son mas como templarios en una cruzada santa recuperando reliquias sagradas, diferente a unos matones
Wow, they really are making the best expansion ever here. Both of the new factions look incredibly fun to play. I know I’m definitely excited to try out the Keepers (maybe they are tomb raiders, but I like to imagine they’re paladins searching out sacred relics), and the warlord looks like an incredibly fun and chaotic aggressor. Plus, the clockwork expansion will add some fun variability for us solo players. I wonder if the hirelings will make reach values more flexible in two player games so we can use more of those instead of a clockwork opponent to keep reach values on par.
Yeah at the moment we have only tried high reach with the Hirelings and it works beautifully. But I’m curious as wel to see if you can dip lower reach! :)
It’s amazing that they could add something that fits so seamlessly.
It is a wonderful blend :)
Just pledged for my copy on KS!! Can’t wait!
YAY!
2 Player games w my fiancé have been serviceable but we definitely prefer 3+ players. SUPER excited to try out the hirelings/new setup to even the playing field in low player count games
What a coincidence! I just today started to dive into the game again.
Yay! Welcome back :)
Thanks for the great video!
Quack 🥰
Of course! :)
Another great video...
Really appreciate this :)
I’m convinced the Warlord and his rats will become the most misunderstood creatures in Root.
Big agree...
Where is the crewneck from?
Villainous?? THEN Root?? You get all the expansions!! These are my two favourite boardgames currently, are there any others that you could suggest??
If you've got friends and time (lots of it) Twilight Imperium might be the next step;)
@@raffaelsteinmann7296 While that is a fantastic game, I think that's a BIG step up in complexity and game length from Villainous and Root. I would recommend something smaller
@@KiernanGrimes Yeah, for sure. But I think that if they can handle Root they won't have much of a problem with TI though.
Yeah of course. I’ve been really diving headfirst into Dune Imperium. Also Tapestry is a good one. I am a huge fan of Asymmetry! Another game I adore is Unmatched, seems like something you may like as well :)
*_Amazing_*
You are amazing!
How did you get a root sweater?
Bought it from Kyle Ferrins online shop. Google it! :)
Rats, Rats, We're The Rat.
Yes I’m all about Riled Rodent Rats 🐀
I started watching jerma in 2011. At long last, he has achieved the ability to have his memes spread outside his own channel.
@@salt_factory7566 Whose Jerma?
Warlord: I'm the giant rat that makes all of the rules.
@@GoodNightyNight Let's See What Kind Of Trouble We Can Get Ourselves Into.
*FOR THE VERMINTIDE!*
Is that a warhammer reference? :D
@@LordoftheBoard Huzzah! A man of quality.
@@BaronVonMott skaven 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I had a bretonia army a long time ago!
I love the shirt! Where did you get it?
I got it from Kyle Ferrins Threadless Website. :)
What about the new landmarks?
They didn’t send me them. Also they weren’t established just yet when this video was made :)
Found this video really helpful. Definitely Gonna back this for my birthday present this year! What are your thoughts on the clockwork modes? I’ve heard mixed responses
Glad it was helpful! I personally love the clockwork.. for me it is so easy to run and emulates the root experience. Its super super fun. also its really simple. you draw a card and go down the player board.
@@LordoftheBoard thank you! I’ll give it a try!
I'm sitting here, listening to you, because it's a year later.
Great preview!
Thank you!
Do we know when it will come out to the public
I believe Q1 of 2022 :)
@@LordoftheBoard awsome can’t wait and it looks great
Let's see more about the Hirelings please, full rundown of each 🤓🤓☕ (I just bought the 3 Hireling upgrade packs)
Good idea!
Video was great and super jealous you got a prototype lol
My only disappointment with the KS is I have to probably wait another few years till I get my lizard cult plushy 😞. Lol
But everything else is great, All in backing this.
We will be seeing play through videos with the hirelings and new factions???
And maybe mixed them with existing factions???
Haha ahh I need my lizard cult plush... but that Clockwork Lizard Cult ⚡️ 😈 I am working on a playthrough setup. 2 player is easier for me to do than say a multiplayer setup. But I’m really hoping I can get something operating here soon!
Just when I thought there can't be more shenanaigens in root,great video though.
Oh trust me... This keeps root weird in the best way!
@@LordoftheBoard True.
A new root expansion!? A surprise to be sure but a welcome one.
Right?? so freakin cool! i am hoping to release a gameplay. Working hard on a setup!
Looking forward to it!
Actually Cole has been releasing his design diaries for the past few weeks.
I guess I didn't realize that. Oh well.
@@LordoftheBoard a gameplay, especially with the hirelings would be so cool. Excellent video!
I see your typo in the hirelings section. I'm sorry 😕
sad day!
@@LordoftheBoard I mean it's a miniscule part of an amazing video, so I wouldn't be too sad about it. I know the pain of seeing the typo after uploading, though. So I'm not blaming you 😝
Do u need to have all other expansions to play marauders ?
Nope! Just basegame :)
yes yes Skaven strong
I missed the boat on the Kickstarter 🤦🏻♂️
Oh nooo :( hopefully you can get it soon after release
I think we need cartoons about ROOT.
I tried my hand at one! :)
Graphic novels or books would be nice too.
I know this doesn't really matter but I have to say this: Apostrophes are ONLY used in contractions or to show possession. None of your title cards should have had apostrophes.
Thanks Bryce 👍🏽
The badgers sure changed a lot.
Yes they did!
What factions did you try out with the hirelings at two players? I really like the Woodland Alliance, but it doesn't work unless there are at least 3 players. I wonder if it gets better with all other factions.
Do you think there are pairs of factions that play better against eachother with this new mechanism?
Yeah we only tried out high reach factions so no WA. Only Eyrie - Marquise - Duchy - Badgers and Rats. and loved them all with the Hirelings. I liked all pairings... but if i had to pick a favorite I enjoyed Rats vs Duchy.
So the new set up system is going to replace the original setup for each faction or not?
It’ll be an advanced way but the original way will still exist :)
It really sounds like the badgers are the Templars
What I'd like is new rule design to make the game more exiting. Right now the end games are not satisfactory. Also, 2 or three moments determine the outcome. Many variants are proposed e.g.:
With the original rules, if 25 warriors attack a single wood alliance warrior, there would be 44% chance that the defender will not lose his warrior. That is odd (normally the more warriors the deadlier), and that is what I'm addressing by this variant. It also fix this fact then the winner only wins because of [one single] mistake an opponent made in his favor. That's obvious and ok for two player games, but for more players, this "hidden" king maker is a flaw. WA is also unstoppable once it has 20 VP (66%).
Instead of throwing the two d12 dice, throw as many d6 dice as the minimum between your number of fighters and 5. The hits you inflict, for each die, go like this:
1,2,3: 0 hit
4,5: 1 hit
6: 2 hits
Sum up the hits on both sides, then, for each hit dealt, the opponent removes one piece. Exception: It takes 2 hits to kill a Woodland Alliance warrior. Also, when the defender has no warrior, the attacker don't get an extra hit. When a card or a faction advantage grant/refuse one hit, just add/remove one die. When you can ignore the dice result, juste ignore 2 of them - your pick !
For the ambushes, the defender gets to do its surprise attack, then the combat resolves as above. Defender is actually attacking twice. A Woodland Alliance warrior can be killed by one hit from the ambushed and then another hit from the normal attack. To sum up:
1. Defender attack
2. Attacker removed pieces
3. Both attack using warriors left
4. Both remove pieces.
I'm been tempted to add this feature to some factions: Using one attack action, you can do up to two attacks on a clearing (you can not use an action in between the two).
I also think that we must limit VP gain per turn to just 5.
PS: This is what my groups and I think - beautiful, but perfectible. I also think the designers should have used Hares, Mice, Squirrels instead of Bunnies, Mice, Fox (this one been too big, too few).
Interesting. The problem I can see with that on paper would be Marquise. they have the whole board under control at the beginning of the game, If it was numbers based they would win.
That's where I personally think the limit on combat in root is tactical. and effective for the game created.
@@LordoftheBoard After about 15 such games, we have a good balance. Cats are having a bit time to defend their constructions - one warrior is often not enough. Also, cats have many to defend in many clayries.
Awesome video!
Quick question. When the fire burns down the opponents buildings do the rats receive points for that as though they destroyed then like when the Alliance revolts?
Yes they do :) so it’s a really big priority to get those mobs out of clearings!
Why do they need to kickstart it though? Aren't they fairly succesfull with the original game?
Totally! I think it still makes sense for them because they are still such a small company. The thing I appreciate most about Leder is they don’t do exclusives! Only give a good deal to those willing to back. But all the stuff in the campaign is sold separately afterwords. They are extremely open about their business and operations. They also released Fort straight to retail so I’m sure they are testing the waters with their smaller games!
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
thank you for the review!
I'm thinking about getting this expansion and the basegame, do you think it's a good expansion to begin with?
I think itll be an essential Next expansion from the base game. About tied with Underworld.
@@LordoftheBoard Thanks! could you elaborate your thoughts about what makes it hard to choose between the two?
@@BadukTov if you play lower player counts. Like 3 or 2 I think Marauders is a must for the next buy. If you don’t and mostly work with 4 or more then underworld is a good next step with the extra maps. It’s just tough choosing between Hirelings or maps? As the extras but depending on player count should help make that choice
I like this 👌 😌
Thank you ♥️
I quacking love this channel and Root is a quacking great game! Keep up the great work here!!!
This is a fantastic community and we are all better together 🦆
Sounds like you came from another channel i know... Thanks for watching :)
@@LordoftheBoard that Channel/Discord is how I originally found your channel! Your content is a wonderful addition to the board game space.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie and mutual support all the content creators have shared through the associated channels that led me here. At the end of the day, it’s what board gaming is all about... Bringing people together! I’ve got nothing but love for everyone in this community 😊
Do the hirelings allow a 2 player game to play less than 17 reach or are they still limited to 17?
I think they want you to stay with high reach factions to work best. But they have tested lower :)
Where did you get your sweatshirt?
This was from kyleferrin.threadless.com/designs/root-logo-full-color here :)
If I want to buy Root, where do I start?
You will want to buy the base game. :) I have links in my "why Root is my favorite game video"
@@LordoftheBoard Thanks
Will all of the stuff from the Kickstarter be available in retail once it’s released ?
I assume so :)
@@LordoftheBoard once again thank you for answering super helpful :)
@@bastianvillebro6420 Of course! I try my best to help where I can :)
When is it too late to backt this project? Is there a deadline?
Its on the kickstarter page! looking now!
@@LordoftheBoard it’s ok actually I just checked (didn’t know where to check the first time) but thanks for the response loved the video!
Do you know when you'll be playing the digital version of Root again? I would love to play with you
Im on periodically! Hard to set a time as im so busy though.
@@LordoftheBoardMore than understandable
Note to people checking this after launch of expansion is the rules are not exactly the same as this video now.