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Book of Serendip

Use the Book of Serendip to connect the dots of your learning and do all your tasks. Click the link to access the Book. You will need to create an account to be able to edit the Book. Follow the instructions in the Book to learn what you need to do.

Learning Task for Episode 1

In this episode, your task is to explore the environment and uncover the challenges facing boreal forests. Interaction with locals will help you form a value-based vision for the future. Additionally, you will create an action plan to ensure the realization of your vision.

GAME INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Registeration and Login: Click "Start Game" and log in. If you're a new player, register by entering your email address and choosing a name for your game character.
Hosring and Joining: One player acts as the host. They select "Host Game" from the main menu, name the game, choose the maximum number of players, and click "Host Game". Other players join the game by selecting "Join Game".
Lobby Area: The host and other players wait in the Lobby area. You can open the in-game menu by pressing TAB.
Selection: The host chooses the playable level or episode from the in-game menu in the Lobby.
Start the Game: Once everyone is ready, the host clicks "Start Game".

CONTROLS

W, S, A, D: Movement
Shift + W: Sprinting
Space: Jumping
mouse button + mouse movement: Change direction of view and movement
TAB: Choose Episode (Host can do in Lobby)
C: Customice Character (All can do in Lobby)
E: Interact (in game)
Esc/P: Settings (in game)

KEY SYMBOLS

Info: Provides factual information.
Portals allow you...
Dialog: Dialog icons indicate...

KEY CHARACTERS

Madida: Gaia, mother earth, a wise mystical character, who provides tips and guidance along the way.
Owl: The symbol of the University of Helsinki, wisdom and science. Guides and leads the player through the game.

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Book of Serendip

Learning Task for Episode 1

GAME INSTRUCTIONS

SERENDIP

Welcome to Serendip!