how the fuck do i play this game without getting raped from the get-go. just got taken prisoner by some fuckin bandits and I'm probably 20 minutes in.
WHEN'S WARSWORD
>>321407151
Stop being a fucking casual.
>>321407307
How do I do that though please?
>>321407151
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+play+mount+and+blade+warband
>>321407151
turn the difficulty down until you know what you are doing.
>>321407447but i started on normal and I don't want ppl to think I'm a normie ree lol
Don't take on groups that outnumber you until you're confident. If you must, be as cheesy as possible. Stay mounted, pick off enemy soldiers until you win. Stay fast if possible. Keep your horse protected, because it'll be important.
Participate in some arena brawls for a while. They give you a modest sum for success, and some xp boosts. If you're having a hard time at level one, this can be a good way to get to two or three before you start. And the extra gold can get you some better armor before you start.
In general, refer to this guide.
http://imgur.com/a/FMAqV
>>>/vg/mbg
If you have more questions, these guys are pretty helpful.
YOU LIED TO ME
>>321407151
Hire in villages, try to engage only robbers and other low level neutral parties or participate in on going battles with the winning side. If you can't outrun shit on the map, consider putting more points in pathfinding.
>>321407629
thanks for spoonfeeding me anon you are nice merry christmas
>>321407670
i would honestly buy it for you if you can't afford it i'm sorry but you should probably get a job that you can afford three dollar things sorry :3
I wish there was a berserk mod for this game.
I wanna be guts and serve under griffith before he became a piece of shit.
>>321407602
It's okay. Everyone starts out crap.
In my opinion work on combat skills first and tell your soldiers to use blunt weapons. Get your prisoner skill up so you can hold 20-30 troops you can easily sell for money or convert to your cause. If you are using the floris mod it's pretty damn easy when you rescue like 30 manhunters in an all out war with the bandit factions and you train them up to those fucking elephant niggers. Ridiculously fun. Rhodok archers are fucking god tier.
You know what makes you a lot of money?
Pillaging. If you're half decent you can pillage villages alone as well and earn a good chunk of renown whilst you're at it. Then you go fight in some tournaments, buy some nice gear and field some soldiers.
literally get good
become a happy merchant
run around gauging prices and buy loads of stuff to sell them at higher prices elsewhere
once you hit 10k denarii, buy a dyeworks in the wealthiest city on the map
hire at least 30 mercs and go around hunting bandits to improve the region's trade and you'll get far better prices
>>321407151
1. Start in Swadia
2. Acquire Swadian Recruits
3. Promote to Swadian Knight
4. Win every battleexcept sieges
Fight tournaments. Easiest and fastest way to success.
Bows are strong as fuck. Learn to aim and you can easily take one enemy per arrow. Horse + spear is also pretty strong after you get the hang of couched lances
Also recruit captive women if you can, they are have low wages and shiel sisters are great units when you are starting.
>>321407234
>none of the sexiness of warphilia
>better combat
Fuck.
>>321407234
But anon-kun! they just decided to add another piece of scenery! thats another month of work and postponing! please understand!
>>321408082
>inb4 baron assfuck and lord lube show up
>>321408724
>It's the Rhodoks
>Aimbot crossbowmen and fuckyourhorse polearms
Better to go somewhere easy, like the Sarranids.
>>321408082
>Pillaging
>being a dishonorable nigger
i form a mercenary army and attack any kingdom who raids villages
/mbg/ to the rescue
http://imgur.com/a/FMAqV
>2016-1
>Not fighting for the glory of Queen Isolla
>>321407151
Horse archery.
>>321407629
>>321409172
About the second picture: the rumor about females leveling faster/having more skills than men stems from the early beta versions were picking certain origin choices as a female gave you more atributes and extra skill points than any other combination in the game. Got patched out later.
>>321407901
>Rhodok archers
Right now I'm helping the Nords take over everything. Surprising it's going well. We've taken 3 castles and 1 city from the Vaegris. War was just declared on the Swadia and I managed to take a border castle with my Nord troops.
>>321409076
So all of them.
>>321411141
If it is native Nord Huscarls will destroy anything in a siege
ANYTHING
>>321411459
Yeah. Pretty muchI haven't been awarded anything for my deeds yet. But I don't care.Once everything belongs to the Nords, I'm rebelling.
Got warband yesterday as a gift, is it worth playing, which mod is the most interesting
>>321412169
Floris is worth trying.
>>321407151
Okay starter stuff
Sea raiders are NOT your friend. They will rape you six ways from sundown at the start. Practice on other bandits. Do some chores for the lords to improve relations, especially one you wanna join. Kings are also good bets. Once you get somewhat decent with all the weapons id recommend doing tournaments and betting the max money on you. Should take in about 3k from those each. After you get that money invest it in businesses all across the place to build up some passive gains. This will allow a large army.
After that or really any time become a vassal of mercenary for the King and get land. From here on out do whatever.
Also fuck cattle herding quests. Can never do them. Bonus thing look up the companions guide and pick a set that like each other and level up their talents
>>321407151
Also get a nice mix of army. All of one faction is okay but means it is tougher to rebel.
How's Viking Conquest my familia
Read this.
http://imgur.com/gallery/FMAqV
Guys, should I get the Viking Conquest DLC?
>>321412685
they're improving it, so yes.
>>321412685
Maybe. Wait until the next sale and keep in touch with the news, to see if it's worth your dollar.
>>321412995
Well its on sale right now for $4, so should I get it?
>>321407151
>>321413043
I don't know.