>Someone asks me to lend them my companion
>Lend them the companion.
>They declare war on my faction
>My companion is never seen again
Other than that having a goat game so far.
Put Lethwin on the Throne and Married him so now co-rule the Nords.
Didn't even know about this game until MB2 was at E3, it's amazing that I missed it back then.
It's an addictive game. I've put more hours into it than anything else in my life. Hype as fug for the next game
Any tips? First time playing and some guy asked me to help him rescue his brother
>>344479070
Recruit 5 men and go do it, it's an easy quest.
If I could give you a tip, ally with a faction as a mercenary, any faction, as soon as possible and do this for a while. It gets you free rep, and more importantly, a weekly wage so you can pay your troops when starting off.
Don't buy mercenaries from taverns. Too expensive for what you get.
>>344479070
You'll have to infiltrate a fortress most likely, if your character is just made, you'll probably get rekt. I wouldn't bother
>>344478223
Amazing how actually having control over your character and being able to actually make a difference in the game's world makes up for all the shitty small parts of the game. MB2 is the only game worth looking forward to. Everything else between now and Bannerlord is shit tier
>>344479241
wtf are you talking about, all you have to do is kill a small group of weak ass bandits
>>344479242
I've been drawn in completely. Being able to influence the ownership of the Nord Faction and now control who gets what, make my followers nobles and stuff is just amazing.
MB2 is the only thing I'm looking for which is great.
>>344479350
Probably thought he was talking about "rescue my noble brother" stuff from prison mission.
>>344479350
I thought it was a prisoner quest, didn't even realize there was a rescue mission like that.
played through vanilla warband, floris expanded and now im on prophecy of pendor. any sub mods for it? also, what other mods am i missing out on
>>344479819
Jesus christ, it's like PC is in a dream or having a flashback
>>344479242
I can't wait for mainstreamers to catch wind of the series and start flooding mods.
whats the fastest way to gain +rep? I'm at -24 and I need +10 to get married. doing quests in villages and refuse the reward takes forever considering id have to do it 30 times...
>>344480330
You mean renown? Tournies.
>>344480552
This. Or get good at taking on forces as large as yours. Just be sure to have a high field medic level
>>344480330
tournaments
you arent playing as a woman? right? faggot.
>>344480330
>>344480552
>>344480645
my bad, I just looked it up, I meant honor
>>344479819
[WARNING: DESYNCHRONIZATION IMMINENT]
>get into battle with some forest bandits
>T-6 ubermensch is my only loss
Kills me a little every time.
>>344480921
Release prisoners
>>344480330
You mean honour?
>find a town/castle with lots of prisoners
>kill the prison guard
>break them all out (more lords makes it easier)
You gain loads of honour and relations for every lord you rescue
>>344478223
Go to a tavern and find a Traveler. You can pay them to tell you where your heroes went.
>>344480921
I think doing the mission where you hunt down a guy in a village for a lord and not accepting the reward gives honor. I guarantee freeing a village from bandits and not accepting the reward gives honor, though
>>344481968
Nope, he's gone.
I don't even get the option I ask him about companions and the dude doesn't show up.
that was 140 days ago.
Apparently it's a known glitch where if the lord gets beaten in the field your companion might disappear.
>>344481968
In this specific set of circumstances, no. Being an enemy of the lord cancels the quest, and the only way to get the companion back from him is when the quest completes.
>>344478223
>>344478223
>>344478223
Do yourself a favour and buy the Napoleonic Wars DLC. It's one of the greatest multiplayer games I have ever played and tons of multiplayer mods use it. If you want to get even more into it you can join a regiment and go to community line battle events, 100 vs 100 usually where you move out in lines with your regiment and follow orders n shit.
thats why i don't do that quest, lost my 10 surgery/10 wound treatment/10 engineering jeremus that way. also if you didn't know, the trainer skill stacks across all your companions, so if you want fast T3-4 units, pump spare points into trainer for all your companions
>>344482535
Yeh I don't do it anymore either. Luckily I didn't lose the ones I liked, just the Siegeman Arti
>>344480237
>>344480985
kek. Not my game, but i am tired of the vanilla graphics
>>344481008
Trying to train up your troops on higher difficulties is suffering, either your recruits die in their first battle or your top level troops die and you have to replace them. It didn't help that tundra bandits and sea raiders insisted on traveling in groups of 40+
>>344483190
I've got baandit heroes roaming with like 300 running around.
Legitimately terrifying when I'm on my way to a siege with my Nord units.
>outnumber enemy 10 to 1
>can't autobattle because you know you'll lose half your army
Seriously why is autobattle so broken? Sometime I've got shit to do and don't want to manually kill people
>>344483994
autoresolve is cancer in any game
hopefully it's removed in bannerlord so people never refer to it ever again
>>344484147
I disagree
>>344483519
>get a quest to save a village from bandits
>its occupied by 2000 Mountain bandits
>they nearly all spawn at once
>>344484147
Total War has a pretty good autoresolve.
what are mods that have enemy armies fight in formation? preferably with integrated Pre Battle Orders and Deployment so I can use formations and order troops efficiently as well. I know I've seen screencaps and webms of this but never got around to asking about what mod was being used
>>344484147
If enemy ai was unpredictable, smart, and creative enough to keep every single battle interesting, I would agree with you.
I don't use autoresolve ever, but having played through virtually identical "use massed elite crossbowmen to mop up 50 untrained and poorly equipped bandits" battles several dozen times, I don't blame people who do
Sequel fucking when. I don't care if it's an alpha release
So I've been playing this game for a while and I've kinda reached a slow point. I've become a vassal, gotten one fief which I've upgraded a little, an army of just over 100 with a couple heroes, at least one productive enterprise in every faction, and like 350 renown.
The question is what should I be doing now? I absolutely steam roll sea raiders and make a good bit of money doing it, but I don't feel like I'm advancing anymore. My lord is at peace with our only enemies in the game right now so I don't really have anyone to fight. Can I get more fiefs, or get more lords to like me? Apparently I'm too important to do tasks for them so I'm not sure how to build relationships with them and I just feel generally stuck.
>>344479482
are you fucking retarded? that's the very first quest
>>344488776
what difficulty are you playing on
>>344489520
>he follows the game's weak beginner quests
I play the game differently than you, deal with it nerd
>take over entire country
>retire and become a bartender whose stories no one believes
I really hate how difficulty factored into the endings
>>344483067
>muh graphics
Kys
>>344489520
there really is no reason to do that quest, after your 50th play through theres no point wasting time on it. the rewards are minimal
>>344490054
The guy just said it was his first time playing the game you idiot
>>344489885
git gud
>>344490412
So? I said I didn't know that quest existed, because I've put hundreds of hours into the game and probably didn't do that quest since my first couple playthroughs. That doesn't matter in the context of you calling me retarded
>>344484532
>autoresolving in Total War
the only thing that game has going for it is battles
campaigns are a fucking snorefest
Do we know yet whether or not horses will still handle like shit in Bannerlord?
>>344489885
Realistic save mode increases final score greatly
>>344490867
they seem to be working a lot on combot, so idk
>>344490867
They have more punch and knockdown easily at least. Sounds like a value that could also be easily modified--though it seems like the horses were moving slow so they don't exactly thrust through.
>>344490015
:^)
What are the best difficulty settings? Like all of em, need pic pls
>>344492991
thanks baws
>>344492991
that's not accurate at all
>mfw I have to play using auto attack on position because my brain can't handle moving my mouse slightly to the left or right to direct swinging.
>mfw I now suspect I'm a secret retard.
>>344493872
I wouldn't say retarded, so much as used to other games that have simpler combat systems.
>>344493858
what in the HECK does this mean
bump up health damage if you want
People play vanilla? Why not play mods? I have like 100 hours in the Clash of Kings GoT mod.
>>344494519
I like the original mod
Also the Clash of Kings guy keeps removing stuff
>>344494519
cozur is a fuckhead
>>344494782
>original mod
Original setting, I meant
PoP's custom knighthood order is the shit
>>344493872
dyspraxia, read the wiki about it.
Then ask you doctor if you really might have it or if you are just plain clumsy.
Perisno is the comfiest mod.
>genociding/conquering kebab, dwarves, elves, asians and vikingniggers with your qtelvenwife
>>344494782
The modder for CoK is the biggest piece of shit I've ever had the misfortune of reading about. He's such a piece of shit it makes me feel bad about playing his mod
>>344496898
can you elaborate a bit on this? Geniunely curious
>>344497096
He goes out of his way to damage other modders reputations for nothing and literally acts like the biggest asshole to people that have innocent questions about his mod for absolutely no reason. His autism is something I've never before experienced.
>>344497096
the first time I heard of Cozur being a shit was when he made accounts on moddb or something to spam shit ratings to the World of Ice and Fire mod (game of thrones universe)
then he just fucks up his own mods with fun little additions that can't be disabled such as tripping or some shit I don't play
>>344496897
Comfy mod for me is Warsword Conquest. They just released the update making vampire counts and beastmen playable factions. Nothing is more satisfying than playing as an Orc or Cbaos vassal stramrolling dwarf, elf and empire human niggers with Heralds of Khorne.
>>344497313
>he says if you have 6 agility you only trip 2% of the time
>have 10 agility, trip all the time when I'm not even retreating backwards
>not removable
It honestly bugs me
>>344497238
>>344497313
kek, what a cunt
>>344492991
shitters go and stay go
ive been playing viking conquest for a week
it isgood
>>344497843
but it removes like half the towns Brytenwalda has
I guess the naval actions are a lot more refined so it has that going for it
>>344478223
Too many issues makes the game a chore to play and pads out the time too much in my opinion, I still love it though but it's fucking annoying sometimes
I hope Bannerlords streamlines it so it's more fun without casualising it too much. Stoked as shit for it
>>344498028
To this day I have yet to figure out how the fuck to properly control the ships... i mosty keep turning in circles waiting for the enemy to board me and it becomes a gigantic clusterfuck.
>>344498069
every single quest in Warband was cancer
dude, prophesy of pendor is fucking hard. I must be doing something wrong. I can't get anywhere without cheating in the beginning of the game. What skills should I actually focus on?
>>344492991
>damage is on easy and easiest
>best difficulty setting
Try bumping it a bit, lad, making all of your troops (and yourself) tanks ain't fun.
>>344499886
always thought friends was strictly companions?
>>344499295
PoP is extremely punishing for starting players
rules of thumb
>don't fight outlawed knights
>don't fight knight orders
>if your warband doesn't consist of 50+ Tier 5-6 troops at the very least, then you have no business engaging other lords in battle
>keep cheesing tournaments and buy the most lucrative factory/business/guild in town
>fight shit mobs like bandits and mystmountain raiders
Once you have a generous income from said factories and can afford the wages of a considerable 100+ warband of high-tier troops then maybe you can try your luck against a battle damaged lord
>>344497483
It's probably set to a MTTH for each step, which is stupid, because that means for every step, you're rolling to trip. Of course that's going to get in the way, and totally interrupt a person's play. There's no need to add tripping at all, even for backpedaling; it's like arguing for stamina. You just interrupt the game's flow, and make playing a chore rather than fun.
During my most recent game I had appointed Firentus as my secretary in my court, sort of a nice position for him as a reward for long service and redemption for killing his brother. After a few in-game months I wanted him back in my party, so I went to relieve him and give the job to 'an upstanding citizen.' Unfortunately, my party was full and Firentus just vanished from my game. Made me sad to conquer Calradia withoutmy husbando ;-;
>>344500986
it's fine if it's toggleable
when it isn't it becomes a problem
Is Floris any good?
>>344502243
Yes. The troop variety is like none other (played with Expanded Troop Trees).
Disable animations and particle effects with the installer.
>>344499994
alright, thanks for the tips bro.
Gonna try again with no cheating this time. I think I will make a merchant and avoid fighting myself mostly until mid game. I can hire out some solid units for bandits and run from lords and what not. Gotta build up my finances first.
I hate having to walk through town to speak to the elder or guild master. There's nothing to see in town and it's always a pointless walk.
Is there a mod that gives me an option to go directly to them? I know there is a mod that includes that, but it also makes everything too easy.
>>344497393
Well I've gotten back into again. Played Warsword, not conquest for some time. I do like the things they've added, like better Empire helmets and more factions. Now I need to find a good seven barrel or something like that. The Ghetto Blaster shall ride again!
>Everyone tells me how hard Pendor is
>Put archers at the top of a hill and heavy infantry at the bottom
>They massacre almost everything
>Grind until I buy a business in every town
>Make Knights of the Griffin and pump money in them until I can go massacre demon hosts and other neutral armies
Wow that was hard.
>>344478223
My favorite mod?
>Sword of Damocles - Warlords
http://www.moddb.com/mods/sword-of-damocles-warlords
Huge diversity, doubles the factions, adds effective gunpowder weapons, factions draw up strength, diplomacy, etc. Pic related, I led the Marinians to great strength a couple years ago when I put 200 hours into Warband playing JUST Sword of Damocles.
Favorite historical mod?
>1257 A.D.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/anno-domini-1257
Mess around inside medieval Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Another interesting mod:
>A Clash of Kings
http://www.moddb.com/mods/a-clash-of-kings
Great expansion using the Game of Thrones universe
>get Viking Conquest: Reforged for 3 bucks during the summer sale
>troops take an eternity to level up
>most high end troops still get their shit kicked in by vikingr and reavers
Why
>>344505026
>troops take an eternity to level up
pretty sure it has its own difficulty slider for this in one of the mod settings
>>344505108
It still takes an eternity to level them up.
>>344505026
It's because it's basically a more polished version of the Brytenwalda mod, pushed forward in time a bit.
They felt the game was too easy and you're a little bitch. And they're right. If you think shit's tough in Viking Conquest you should try Brytenwalda. You'll have infinitely less skillpoints, worse equipment, and you will get dropped by a single javelin in 100% of the battles you fight. When you finally get smart and bring a shield, it'll take three javelins to kill you.
>>344502243
Unnecessary bloat.
Turns Rhodoks into Italians.
Has items like English sword. Where the fuck is England, dude?
Khegits wear armor dubbed "Hungarian".
Weird Chinese and Indian weapons all over the marketplace.
17th century plate armor.
Scottish kilts??
Fuck Floris
>>344505026
I think it covers for the shit variety in unit types or playstyle. I don't know why I play so much VC when it's so incredibly bare bones.
>>344506046
Floris is my most played mod and I never really "noticed" how out of place many of the things were. Funky.
troop diversity is king tho >>344502427
>>344484520
does that really happen in vanilla? havent played without mods since black knights were a thing
>>344506518
No. It's a bug that happens if you use certain cheats.
>>344484532
not really
>THEIR LOSSES
>120 Leves
>YOUR LOSSES
>30 Somatophylakes Strategou
>>344506004
Also heavy armor makes you tired and your character just collapses in the middle of a siege.
"haha! Your weapon broke"
Literally says haha when yelling you that.
There's a weird formation-bug that'll make armies circle each other on the battlefield and never actually fight.
Also sieges are so realistic your troops die by the dozens each day so by the time your siege equipment is ready you have 13 naked Saxons to take a castle guarded by 500 units.
Fun though.
>>344492991
>reducing damage to friends
>>344507024
yo i want my companions to survive and give me party skills what wrong with that
>>344479819
Gekokujo is great if you like feudal Japan. It's probably one of the more well done mods that till feels like MB.
>>344506004
Brytenwalda was terrible. The testers must have been playing on some easier settings, because on the usual everything-up, it's just a boring slog.
>>344507715
Get good and learn how to operate a fucking menu.
>>344508031
Git gud and learn how to read. The issue is that it's not hard, it's tedious, unless you ramp down the difficulty settings, and then it's just easy tedium.
>>344479819
A Clash of Kings is decently alright though constant updates seem to fuck things up.
AD1257 is basically all of europe and some of the middle east meaning the map is huge. The unit variation is a little weird but it adds a lot of other unique things. You can joust against the Pope in tournaments.
Warsword Conquest is the Warhammer mod. I haven't played the latest release but it's a little rough around the edges.
Imperia has usable chariots, siege weapons and other really cool shit. The mod author is obviously not english and it's terribly translated but it's fun as hell mowing down people with your chariot while catapults explode around you.
>>344508201
Sounds like you're describing Warband.
>>344479819
Gekokujo if you like Samurai
ACOK if you like ASOIAF/GoT
only 2 mods I've really done anything with.
>>344490725
>elite Legio VII vs shitty Gallic town garrison of 200 men
Not an interesting battle
I auto resolve when the battle will be over very quickly and require no tactics
>>344508468
>a little rough around the edges.
Are there any good Rome mods for Warband?
>>344508636
Wait, what? I legit haven't followed the latest release as it came out around Total War Warhammer. The fuck did I miss?
>>344508871
Imperia is a broken english mess but has chariots, siege units and other fun shit. Good for a laugh if you can stomach the terrible translation issues.
Has anyone tried that new standalone pirate mod? The one they tried to sell on steam?
>>344508636
What the FUCK
>>344509137
>>344509285
"My wife who finds a gay"
C U C K
U
C
K
>>344508636
>Its a dev that cant be fucked to finish what he started
If any of that is real why is this guy making M&B mods?
>>344504949
SoD is neat but there's no formations which is pretty shitty
dunno why they didn't make a gun faction either
>>344509145
caribbean? it's pretty neat but i'd get it on sale
it's worth paying for unlike WFAS
>>344509569
>>344510415
oh i am laffin
he just responds to people's questions with turbo-cringe from his personal life
i cant decide if he's brilliant or just another autistic modder
>>344510892
he has some pretty good ideas in his submods
sometimes i feel bad for the guy when he describes himself as a 55 year old bulgarian who's nearly cripple, has no marketable skillset, and might be on the verge of homelessness
but then you read >>344508636
>>344511448
I don't know if I want to play his mods as a mercy so he can give up on that and not lose his wife or if I should play them because they're the only joy in his sad existence.
All i want in bannerlord is for there to be other mercenary bands/raiders with big shot leaders and spears that work like they do in napoleonic wars. Am i fucked?
>>344510415
>other side of the country
>to the black sea
where is this nig posting from
>>344511806
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.294399,28.4476282,7z
he's like almost a turk men
>>344511770
>and spears that work like they do in napoleonic wars
you can already do this easily
never played a clash of kings is it shit does it play at all like floris or prophecy of pendor?
also getting prophecy of pendor again appearently warband and mods got uninstalled wtf was i thinking lol
>>344507127
they dont die
>>344513681
when they're wounded they stop providing party skills for as long as their health is low
several days of no pathfinding, no wound management, no nothing
>>344488776
Scheme with other lords, get more renown through tournaments, by productive enterprises in towns, and wait for an eventual war. Once you get in a war as a vassal the game really picks up.
>>344489885
>please belive me when say that I beated 20 guys alone with a stick and a hunting bow.
>>344514038
Put your int companions at the bottom of the roster, so they are lowest priority spawned, with a crossbow, sword and shield, and dump them in your archer formation or make a specific support troop unit so you can keep them out of harm's way.
Also git gud
>>344506518
it used too, without mods breaking something at most it will only be a few hundred bandits and even then only after a long time has passed
YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE
>>344483994
>not have native expanded
It's like you don't like fun or challenge
>>344519970
OUT FOR A STROLL ARE WE
>>344521317
EVERYTHING HAS A PRICEEVEN YOUR LIFE
