Imagine a world where every choice you make, every path you traverse, weaves the rich tapestry of our planet’s future. This is the essence of Rooted in Crisis, a groundbreaking anthology of tabletop roleplaying games that invites you to step into diverse yet interconnected realities shaped by environmental challenges. Each game is a unique narrative that beckons you to explore, understand, and shape the intricate network of lives that make up our world.
The creation of Rooted in Crisis has been a unique collaborative endeavour, a fusion of diverse minds and talents. We have brought together a team of climate crisis researchers and game designers from across the globe to co-create games that are as scientifically grounded as they are creatively expansive. Our team, a blend of environmental science, climate experts, and social dynamics specialists, collaborated closely with game designers skilled in narrative creation and gameplay dynamics. Together, they have interwoven factual knowledge with imaginative elements of science, highlighting the creative and exploratory aspects of scientific inquiry. Concurrently, the truth-telling power of storytelling has been embraced, not merely as a vessel for facts but as a medium for deep, engaging narratives. This synergy has meant that each scenario is rooted in reality but also rich in imaginative and truthful storytelling, reflecting a more nuanced and collaborative creative process.
Rooted in Crisis makes use of the Trophy roleplaying game system to shape our narratives and provide a unique player experience. This system, known for its rich collaborative storytelling and focus on character development, perfectly complements the themes of environmental change and personal transformation that our games explore. Game mechanics, like the Risk Roll, where outcomes are uncertain and consequences significant, mirror the real-world unpredictability and high stakes of the climate crisis. Our adaptation of this system allows players to deeply engage with the narrative, making choices that reflect the complexities and interdependencies of our ecosystems. As players navigate through the game, they encounter scenarios that resonate with the critical tipping points of our planet’s climate crisis, offering an immersive gaming experience.
The games in this collection are a reflection, a mirror held up to the world we inhabit and the future towards which we are steering. They are each an exploration of what could be, a series of narratives that challenge and provoke. As you journey deeper, you’ll encounter choices that test your ethics, your empathy, and your ability to foresee the consequences of your actions.
In Rooted in Crisis, the future is not just a setting; it’s a character, one that reacts, evolves, and retaliates. You’ll experience the profound interconnectedness of our actions within the environment, the ripple effects of decisions made today echoing into the world of tomorrow.
This journey is not just about understanding the environmental challenges we face but about imagining the solutions we could create. It’s a call to action, a prompt to consider how we, as individuals and communities, can alter the course of our collective future.
As we prepare for our Kickstarter launch, we invite you to be a part of this story. Your feedback, your insights, and your imagination will help shape this experience, making Rooted in Crisis not just a game, but a movement towards a more conscious and sustainable future. Stay connected with our blog for regular updates and insights as we navigate this adventure, fostering a community committed to impactful change and actionable solutions to the very real horrors that our planet (and its inhabitants) are facing.