Root is SO GOOD. Such a well thought out system and universe. Sadly, Root was kind of a punch in the gut for my gaming hopes and dreams. There are limits to me and my group's time and brainpower and Root stretched those to the limits. 😢 Great topic and content! Always look forward to your stuff.
Appreciate that. I still have this delusion that some how I will make 3 friends that have the time and desire to dive deep into a game like that. Sadly digital is likely my only avenue.
I play board games mainly through a board game club. So convincing near strangers to play a game as complex (and, with newer players, as long) as Root is near impossible. So a game that is similar in style to Root while also being simpler and shorter seems like a perfect fit for me.
There are a slew of great 2 player games out there, Skulk Hollow is a decent enough asymmetric game. Not to mention Star Wars Rebellion and there is a cool CMON Dune game coming. As for Root, the first time I played it I knew I had to get rid of it. I have never had a group that plays the same game again and again. Just too many games and not enough time and Root is sort of a lifestyle game for a group who will keep coming back to a game. If I had that group, Root would be in my collection.
I keep Root as if we’re a museum piece hoping to dust it off one day. ROOT digital is my only outlet. I will check out skulk hallow thanks for the suggestion. I just did coverage on kelp and that certainly has potential as a asymmetric 2 player game. I can see it getting a little tired with only having the 2 options in the octopus and shark but worth a look nonetheless.
good question, tough to tell an age because I think it is more of how experienced they are with games. Anything with asymmetry has you needing to understand different roles and there is a certain level of patience and engagement needed. With that said I think any 12 year old could wrap their head around it and any younger would be case by case. One I universally like to recommend is robot quest arena. There is light asymmetry and not particularly punishing when you get knocked out because you just respawn and keep going. I have a review up if you are interested.
Haha … you described me perfectly in your intro. Daydreaming about a game group to play root, yup.
Sounds like we need to start a group. You don’t live in Washington state do you :)
@@Neon_Gorilla Unfortunately not Washington. One of my co-workers has an continuous Root digital game going though so I might have to try that.
@@Jedduh bummer
Wisconsin?
Starts with a W getting closer but still a long drive:)
Root is SO GOOD. Such a well thought out system and universe.
Sadly, Root was kind of a punch in the gut for my gaming hopes and dreams. There are limits to me and my group's time and brainpower and Root stretched those to the limits. 😢
Great topic and content! Always look forward to your stuff.
Appreciate that. I still have this delusion that some how I will make 3 friends that have the time and desire to dive deep into a game like that. Sadly digital is likely my only avenue.
cool little presentation, I enjoyed it !
Thank you very much!
Another great video!
Thanks for watching these so early and commenting. You help the algorithm every time :)
Great video, as always 😊
Appreciate the support in the comments.
It'll be great to see your next video on this game when the expansion releases, cheers
I am eagerly awaiting it. There have been some really interesting design diaries and updates on the kickstarter
I play board games mainly through a board game club. So convincing near strangers to play a game as complex (and, with newer players, as long) as Root is near impossible.
So a game that is similar in style to Root while also being simpler and shorter seems like a perfect fit for me.
its a nice gateway drug as well :)
There are a slew of great 2 player games out there, Skulk Hollow is a decent enough asymmetric game. Not to mention Star Wars Rebellion and there is a cool CMON Dune game coming. As for Root, the first time I played it I knew I had to get rid of it. I have never had a group that plays the same game again and again. Just too many games and not enough time and Root is sort of a lifestyle game for a group who will keep coming back to a game. If I had that group, Root would be in my collection.
I keep Root as if we’re a museum piece hoping to dust it off one day. ROOT digital is my only outlet. I will check out skulk hallow thanks for the suggestion. I just did coverage on kelp and that certainly has potential as a asymmetric 2 player game. I can see it getting a little tired with only having the 2 options in the octopus and shark but worth a look nonetheless.
Hello !
What minimum age do you recommend playing the game? :)
good question, tough to tell an age because I think it is more of how experienced they are with games. Anything with asymmetry has you needing to understand different roles and there is a certain level of patience and engagement needed. With that said I think any 12 year old could wrap their head around it and any younger would be case by case. One I universally like to recommend is robot quest arena. There is light asymmetry and not particularly punishing when you get knocked out because you just respawn and keep going. I have a review up if you are interested.
@@Neon_Gorilla Thank you so much 😌🙏
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@@Neon_Gorilla :)