Decision Space Root: the Greatest Game of All Time?
Jun 18, 2025
Dive into the intricate world of Root, where the hosts explore its unique asymmetric gameplay. They discuss the various factions, including the underdog Woodland Alliance and the chaotic Vagabond, detailing their strategies and interactions. Expect insights on how randomness affects decision-making, and the importance of community engagement through listener participation. The vibrant Discord community and resources for new players offer a welcoming space to master this complex but rewarding game.
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Cats Should Build A Defensible Supply Line
- As Marquise de Cat, form a defensible backline and protect sawmills to sustain building.
- Aim to lengthen the game so your slower building engine can outscore quicker factions.
Eyrie: Plan Turmoil On Your Terms
- When playing Eyrie, plan for if and when to purposely turmoil to reset under controlled terms.
- Prefer turmoil that preserves roosts and sacrifices weak actions, not core scoring pieces.
Don't Legitimize The Alliance; Deny Movement
- To stop a growing Woodland Alliance, avoid legitimizing sympathy tokens by not walking on them.
- Alternatively, isolate their expansion by occupying and ruling nearby clearings rather than attacking sympathy.