Starting Scenarios
Scenarios decide starting pressure, tech level, pawn count and how quickly mistakes become fatal.
01Quick Summary
Scenarios decide starting pressure, tech level, pawn count and how quickly mistakes become fatal.
02Why It Matters
RimWorld turns small planning gaps into colony stories. This topic matters because it affects survival, work speed, raid readiness, mood stability or long-term colony growth.
03Key Systems
03Crashlanded
04Tribal
05Rich Explorer
01Naked Brutality
02Custom scenario
04Strategy Tips
Build the smallest reliable version first, then expand once the colony can defend and maintain it. A clean system beats a large system that only works while nothing is on fire.
05Common Mistakes
05Expanding before food and power are stable
01Ignoring pawn mood while chasing efficiency
02Letting wealth outpace defenses
03Building with flammable materials in critical areas
04Forgetting fallback plans for unusual raids
06FAQ
01Is this beginner friendly? Yes, if you start with the simple version.
02Does DLC change this? Some DLC systems add options or threats, so check related DLC pages.
03Do mods change the advice? Major overhaul mods can change balance and priorities.