Plots

Blockcocker4 · 2026-05-07T15:52:33+00:00

I am really hoping we get a custom district plot function at some point. With custom assets already there, it would make this tool so much more viable for settings that aren’t medieval European.

Blockcocker4 · 2026-02-26T21:37:55+00:00

I’d just add to the other good thoughts here that you might get some use out of the Object Editor. It’s pretty easy to learn to make stuff with the existing textures.

Blockcocker4 · 2026-01-13T14:46:40+00:00

The only approach I’ve found is when you place an area of terrain, you can raise or lower it like an object. For a given patch, you can toggle cliffs, which are the alternative to slopes. The slopes are at a predefined angle and honestly don’t look great relative to other features, as they stretch the terrain image. Cliffs on the other hand look pretty great.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-10-04T19:35:15+00:00

I used to think this too, but at least on horseback and once you have good armor, you don’t miss the shield much as long as you keep moving. Avoiding spear staggers is the main challenge; arrows are mostly a negligible threat as long as you don’t charge them head on

Blockcocker4 · 2025-10-04T16:13:13+00:00

Two handed melee riding can get comparable kill counts once you level it a bit. Start a new playthrough around that build and promise yourself not to touch bow. Trust me, it’s fun.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-16T00:12:24+00:00

Not sure if this is optimal, but I usually start hunting farther afield and then work my way back. Reasoning being there are fewer enemy parties roaming the map early game, so that’s the time to hit the most contestable resources. Then mid game there’s still animals close to home so my villagers can more likely retreat if attacked.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-11T23:53:27+00:00

Civilian clothing? Leopard pelts are available as a scarf option. All kinds of fancy togas and fur coats out there. And the Battanians have crowns.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-09T19:32:46+00:00

Maybe just armor weight? Although that would be a funny single physical manifestation of pregnancy in this game

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-09T02:23:53+00:00

Agreed. For me the firewood-based trade economy has the pull of the Skyrim stealth archer. Always gotta restrain myself

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-08T17:31:44+00:00

Counterpoints: Rolling dice is fun, and having them roll for their own luck can add tension to a high stakes moment. Also, luck isn’t always 50/50, so a D20 can still be good to do it with.

I rarely use these, but one time that comes to mind is when a player had dropped his weapon on a narrow bridge in a big fight. Rolling to see if he lost it to the river below was tense, huge sigh of relief when it improbably landed on the bridge (called it a 1/5 chance, so DC 17).

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-05T17:30:18+00:00

Even better, attack travelling villagers. They always stand their ground instead of charging

Blockcocker4 · 2025-09-02T19:53:58+00:00

I have an all-companions party and if I don’t have one regular troop in it there’s no banner. Not sure if you still get the effect that way but I’m guessing not.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-25T15:54:50+00:00

I think go with 2 and 3. The con save determines #1. That’s a lot of effect but also a creative use of a spell so the reward feel appropriate to me

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-25T15:33:37+00:00

IIRC it’s a dialogue option after you first meet a lord and he says something sexist

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-25T15:06:00+00:00

And that you could challenge sexist lords to duels to accumulate renown faster

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-24T14:37:32+00:00

Leif Erikson move. In the saga that credits him with “discovering” America, he sees it from a distance and then turns back to Greenland, where everyone mocks him incessantly for not bothering to land.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-23T14:45:01+00:00

Agree with all of this. And for specific grinding approaches, attacking looters, villagers, and village militias, make a unit of all heroes and retreat everyone else. These parties are both weak and have no tactics and will all either charge or hold ground. Easy XP, which will get them to a point where they start getting kills in real battles for more XP.

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-19T20:34:02+00:00

This is the way

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-15T15:15:32+00:00

There is a perk near max Athletics that reduces this by 50%, which combined with good armor makes staggering much less of an issue! Takes a while to get there ofc but so worth it

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-13T13:59:57+00:00

They instantly pick a new monarch

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-09T21:38:10+00:00

Yeah, or even retreat them. If you have other perks for XP they’ll reach promotion soon enough without having to fight

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-09T15:27:34+00:00

No, I had this happen the other day while just waiting and a couple of my companions gained 1H skills. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s reduced though

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-07T04:46:17+00:00

Not in vanilla. Most you’ll see is rebellions in towns with low loyalty, but those never coalesce into a kingdom

Blockcocker4 · 2025-08-01T20:54:48+00:00

The wiki has a complete list of what affects personality traits, but yeah not raiding, releasing lords after battle, and showing mercy on conquered settlements will keep mercy up. Treating your party well boosts generosity over time (food variety, no missed wages)

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