So i was wondering and maybe this is answered down the line but do you ever use the Root Bone to help move your character, like for example a character going over a very long distance. or would you just have the root bone always be in the starting position. if this is the case, why dont we move the root bone?
You can animate the Root control, and often you do. However, not for these exercises as it actually adds complexity.
Here is a sneak peak of a later course that might help with your understanding.
https://cgcookie.com/lessons/the-almighty-root-control