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Can you negotiate a
Back to School ceasefire in a war over colour?
#schoolceasefire
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The Scenario
A Fictional Ceasefire Crisis
The game takes place in a parallel universe populated by grayscale blob-like beings. Government blobs have been battling a non-state armed group over the colour teal.
Like humans, these blobs have adopted international laws such as the Geneva Conventions. Unlike humans, they change shape to display their emotional states. Education has been a key casualty of this war: schools have been damaged, destroyed, and used for military operations.
Your Mission
You are a negotiator with the Humanitarian Initiative for Safe Schools. Today you will meet with a Deputy Commander from the armed group.
Your mission is to engage your counterpart in dialogue about protecting education from attack through a ‘Back to School Ceasefire’. You will have access to a Negotiator’s Toolbox to help you along the way.
More Than Just Play
CEASEFIRE! dissolves the hard/soft skill divide through innovative game mechanics
Branching Choices
Dialogue Tree Preview
“I am the expert when it comes to my own population...”
Option A: It is not in my power to ...
Option B: I didn't come here to insult you...
Every decision branches into new possibilities, reflecting the complexity of real negotiations where legal and emotional considerations intersect.
Emotional System
2 Dimensional Emotion System
Trust
Frustration
Emotional dynamics adjust in real-time as your choices affect the trust and frustration with your counterpart.
Negotiator's Toolbox
Example Areas Highlighted
Islands of Agreement
Expanding The Pie
International Humanitarian Law
Safe Schools Declaration
Utilise relevant legal frameworks to support your negotation strategy.
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