Start A New Game Make Scene Make Crossroad: Reference Sheet
Start A New Game Make Scene Make Crossroad: Reference Sheet
To start a game, follow these steps: Show what your character thinks or Crossroads are the critical chapters of
1) Read Intro does about the Crossroad. your game. Always make Crossroads
2) Make Kingdom 1) Read Crossroad & Role aloud that interest you.
a) Kingdom concept 2) What’s happening? 1) State the question
b) Threats (three total) 3) Who’s there? 2) Check interest
c) Locations (two per player) 4) Where? 3) Paint the picture
3) Make Characters: Complete each
step together. CHALLENGE RESOLVE: CROSSROAD
a) Role Stop something another character 1) End Game?
b) Who are you? does or establishes with their Role. 2) Set the Stage
c) Locations 3) Decision (Power)
1) Declare your target
d) Wish or Fear 4) Orders (Power)
2) Show how you Challenge
e) Issue 5) Predictions (Perspective)
3) Defender decides outcome: Yes, No,
f ) Bond 6) Popular Reaction (Touchstone)
or Yes If you take steps they specify
4) Write starting cards 7) Reflection
5) Read “Kingdom in a Nutshell” If you Challenge someone’s Role and
8) Check Time Passes
6) Pick first player: They will make first fail, you can immediately escalate to
Overthrow them. Each player can interrupt once.
Crossroad.