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Wargame Design Studio / Re: WDS Discounts + Game of th...
Last post by rahamy - April 15, 2024, 08:49:17 AMNew WDS game of the week has been announced (Campaign Gettysburg), read all about it in todays blog post:
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/game-of-the-week-april-15th-21st
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/game-of-the-week-april-15th-21st
#2
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Grim.Reaper - April 14, 2024, 06:13:10 PMJust read this will be released on pc gamepass day one, although I was prepared to buy, makes it even nicer:)
#3
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Jarhead0331 - April 12, 2024, 04:09:28 PMThe design of this game is very elegant and very well thought out. It has been built upon an extremely smart and solid foundation.
I'm starting to figure out influence and taxation. I needed to build a Manor House, which I have now done. This should eventually permit me to develop influence through a Church tithe and money through land taxes.
I just love it.
I'm starting to figure out influence and taxation. I needed to build a Manor House, which I have now done. This should eventually permit me to develop influence through a Church tithe and money through land taxes.
I just love it.
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Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Pete Dero - April 12, 2024, 09:36:51 AM #5
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Gusington - April 12, 2024, 08:58:09 AMI have to buy day one, going against my newfound mature policy that I don't often follow.
Is there a Manor Lords post launch map somewhere? I would love to see what the future plans are.
Is there a Manor Lords post launch map somewhere? I would love to see what the future plans are.
#6
Wargame Design Studio / General News Thread
Last post by rahamy - April 12, 2024, 08:39:05 AM2024 Quarter One Review & News
New post up with all sorts of good information packed in. Not only reviewing what has happened, but new information as well!
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/2024-quarter-one-update
New post up with all sorts of good information packed in. Not only reviewing what has happened, but new information as well!
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/2024-quarter-one-update
#7
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Grim.Reaper - April 12, 2024, 05:39:06 AMAlthough I know early access, I thought it would be a little more developed by now, which does concern me a bit on how long it might take a single developer to fully complete, if ever the full vision. With that said, assuming the release price isn't something crazy, I do plan on buying day one as does look like it has potential to be good.
#8
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Jarhead0331 - April 11, 2024, 09:01:41 PMSome of the higher level game play mechanics seem to be unimplemented, unless I just haven't figured them out yet. Diplomacy is totally still in the womb and the policy system and related features seem to be inactive and undeveloped. Furthermore, I have not been able to generate influence, king's favor or even money/gold, which seem to be the only way to stake claims on new land.
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Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Gusington - April 11, 2024, 10:13:16 AMManor Lord took you away from Helldivers 2?? That should be part of their advertising.
#10
Hooded Horse - Indie Games Publishing / Re: Manor Lords?
Last post by Jarhead0331 - April 11, 2024, 09:20:35 AMThe embargo on impressions has been lifted so here it goes.
I only have about 3-4 hours into it, but I like it. I like it a lot. Its game play loop is highly addictive and while I understand your disappointment over the planned early access release, there seems to be a lot of content in the EA build I've been playing. A fairly robust economy that requires the gathering of raw materials, refining, and manufacturing into final products that can be used or traded in the marketplace or with neighbors. The farming system seems to be quite authentic, with fallow fields requiring planting, crops requiring harvesting and the use of rotation in order to restore fertility. Some of the same concepts trickle into livestock management, as well. The graphics are really very nice and watching the day and night cycle, weather and seasonal changes keeps the map interesting.
I have not explored combat, diplomacy or expansion on the strategic map, but it all seems to be there.
This one has potential to be a great game. It certainly has drawn my attention away from Helldivers 2, which I did not think would be possible.
I'll post some more impressions as I play more. I definitely want to pick a fight, but mercenaries are expensive and recruiting militia or soldiers from your population is prohibitive because you need those workers to farm fields, hunt, gather resources and manufacture products. Its a very delicate balance. In fact, workers seem to be the primary commodity that are always in short supply. In order to attract more to your village, you must satisfy their needs, keep approval above 50% and ensure there is adequate housing. As settlers arrive, their families also come and I'm assuming over years, they will multiply.
I only have about 3-4 hours into it, but I like it. I like it a lot. Its game play loop is highly addictive and while I understand your disappointment over the planned early access release, there seems to be a lot of content in the EA build I've been playing. A fairly robust economy that requires the gathering of raw materials, refining, and manufacturing into final products that can be used or traded in the marketplace or with neighbors. The farming system seems to be quite authentic, with fallow fields requiring planting, crops requiring harvesting and the use of rotation in order to restore fertility. Some of the same concepts trickle into livestock management, as well. The graphics are really very nice and watching the day and night cycle, weather and seasonal changes keeps the map interesting.
I have not explored combat, diplomacy or expansion on the strategic map, but it all seems to be there.
This one has potential to be a great game. It certainly has drawn my attention away from Helldivers 2, which I did not think would be possible.
I'll post some more impressions as I play more. I definitely want to pick a fight, but mercenaries are expensive and recruiting militia or soldiers from your population is prohibitive because you need those workers to farm fields, hunt, gather resources and manufacture products. Its a very delicate balance. In fact, workers seem to be the primary commodity that are always in short supply. In order to attract more to your village, you must satisfy their needs, keep approval above 50% and ensure there is adequate housing. As settlers arrive, their families also come and I'm assuming over years, they will multiply.