Woodland War Machine

Episode #52 - Turn Timers

Woodland War Machine

Show Notes

<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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!</p> <p> </p> <p>Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/goodtimesociety'>Good Time Society’s Patreon</a>!</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Links:</p> <p>[<a href='http://van.im:777/play/root'>JT’s Browser Based Root</a>]</p> <p>[<a href='https://ewendc.github.io/root-automated-setup/'>Newe6000’s automated setup program</a>]</p> <p>[<a href='https://discord.com/channels/656928366183841825/1033534837254012989/1033536505479696444'>Kyle’s Proposal (via Discord)</a>]</p> <p> </p> <p>Find the crew on socials:</p> <p>@thejakemichels</p> <p>@SamDeRoest</p> <p>@kyle_acheson</p> <p>@goodtimesociety</p> <p>Find more from <a href='https://linktr.ee/goodtimesociety'>GOOD TIME SOCIETY</a></p>

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