Released in , Grass Roots was MDickie's first major foray into the sports genre outside of wrestling.
: Unlike traditional soccer sims, it features an RPG-like story mode where you travel the world, manage team-mate relationships, and deal with "life-changing ultimatums". Grassroots Mdickie
Long before developing digital software, MDickie created "paper games" using dice and handwritten rules.
: This early DIY approach, focusing on gameplay mechanics over high-end graphics, defined his later professional work, including the development of Grass Roots and his signature wrestling titles. Grass Roots (Video Game)
: Detailed guides and character lore are maintained on the MDickie Wiki .