Manor Lords

Manor Lords

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Maviba May 19, 2023 @ 3:35am
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
I noticed there's no official FAQ on steam yet, and since there are some people here, who don't like discord, I took the liberty of coping the FAQ from the the official DC server[discord.com].

Text has been copied 1:1, formatting has been adapted to the Steam formatting.
Source is the link above, by the Time I was writing this last entry was on 25. April 2023

1. What engine is this on?
Unreal Engine 4

2. Are you truly working on this alone?
I'm the only permanent studio member, but I do cooperate more and more with freelancers. Sometimes I buy assets to speed up the development (eg. Megascans). Check https://discord.com/channels/729052685621526619/1009785889444085830 for full details.

3. When is the release date?
The game is currently planned to release in 2023 in early access.

4. Will there be a mode without combat?
Yes.

5. Are battles on a separate map?
All gameplay is happening on a single map, real time (with speed controls/pause).

6. Will there be walls and fortifications? Will there be naval battles? Cavalry?
These are all features I want to add after I launch the Early Access and fix all the problems with base gameplay.

7. Will there be different cultures? Is there a campaign?
First version of the game is going to be symmetrical (one faction) and sandbox only. However exploring different cultures and themes in a Campaign in the future sounds like an awesome idea for the future.

8. Multiplayer?
It's possible that it will be added later, but I want to polish the single player experience first.

9. How can I support the project? Can I preorder the game?
If you're here discussing the game and sharing info, you're already supporting me a great deal. Wishlisting on Steam helps a ton, because it rises visibility. If you want to help financialy I did set up a Patreon page, but don't worry about it too much. https://www.patreon.com/GregStyczen

10. What is the meaning of life?
To play Manor Lords

11. How do i invite my friends?
Use this Link https://discord.gg/RRD55RZdB7

12. Can I get access to a closed alpha?
  1. Find the alpha bot (on discord), he should be at the top of the user list. His nickname is Alpha Bot#5804 anyone with similar name is a scammer.
  2. click on him to open a sub menu and then click on the "Message" button.
  3. Once the Private Message opens type "!alpha" without the ""
  4. The bot should guide you through the application process

13. Is there going to be a tech tree?
You can preview the technology and development trees :
here with a detailed discussion explaining how they could possibly be implemented.

14. How much will the game cost?
29.99$ (24.99 EUR) but there is going to be a discount on launch.

15. Are there gonna be heroes/generals?
The realistic building scale led to a higher camera angle, which makes micromanaging single entity units a bit cumbersome. Thus the battles focus on squad gameplay. No hero units are planned at the moment, although having sargents/officers as a possible upgrade/attachment to an existing unit is considered and up to discussion.

16. When did you start developing the game?
I Started in july 2017

17. Should I buy other games?
No, save your money for Manor Lords

18. Will there be mod support?
Yes

19. What about a crime system/town guard/patrols?
This is planned for a later update.
(update from 25.April 2023:) I removed the town guard patrolling the town for historical accuracy reasons, but some crime mechanics will be present in early access already.


20. Will there be dynasty mechanics?
No the lord is just an image/ avatar there will be no such mechanics.

21. How can i suggest things to add to the game?
You can suggest it here: https://feedback.manorlords.com/

22. Are there going to be guns?
There will be no gunpowder in the game so there are going to be no guns and cannons.

23. What are your plans for modding support
I do not plan on it until the game is fully released
Last edited by Maviba; Aug 7, 2023 @ 9:55am
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Saii May 19, 2023 @ 4:41am 
24. When?
Maviba May 19, 2023 @ 4:42am 
Originally posted by Saii:
24. When?
Soon™
_C@nG@C@_ May 20, 2023 @ 9:20am 
1. What engine is this on?
Unreal Engine 4

Please!! dont release this game with shader compilation stutters.
Rivfader May 20, 2023 @ 3:15pm 
will the game end up being ported into UE5?
Azzie358 May 21, 2023 @ 3:25am 
can we get another demo play i played 7 hours in october but want to try it out more
datCookie May 21, 2023 @ 1:55pm 
Originally posted by Azzie358:
can we get another demo play i played 7 hours in october but want to try it out more

There unfortunately won't be another demo. The game is due to release into Early Access sometime this year
Samoth May 23, 2023 @ 6:53am 
i've waited over 30yrs for Manor Lord(s) to be released. :):shcscribe:
Last edited by Samoth; May 23, 2023 @ 6:54am
mauvbot May 24, 2023 @ 9:22pm 
Thanks for the info, really appreciated.
Jabberwocky Sep 29, 2024 @ 8:27am 
Originally posted by Maviba:

22. Are there going to be guns?
There will be no gunpowder in the game so there are going to be no guns and cannons.

Maybe this needs to be clarified to the community? Because the "Manor Lords Artbook" seems to say something different on the last page:

Originally posted by Manor Lords Artbook:
"The boom of gunpowder quickly changed the means of sieges, both in attack and defense, with an ever-growing use of the more powerful, precise and faster shooting cannons at the expense of the old rock-throwing engines.

In its complete representation of warfare and its many contexts, Manor Lords has a wealth of elements to play with, serving both historicity and gameplay; shock cavalry is a rare and delicate, but powerful tool when well-used; banners help instantly identify the ownership of all the varicoloured troops on the field; and technological developments in fortification AND ARTILLERY find a direct echo in the game's intended progression
https://i.ibb.co/pvVgYVx/Artillery.jpg

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932660/Manor_Lords__Artbook/

So... cannons or no cannons? The artbook text reads differently than this FAQ answer.
Clovis Sangrail Sep 29, 2024 @ 8:32am 
Or you could just read the Official Manor Lords Beginners Guide and Wiki -- https://hoodedhorse.com/wiki/Manor_Lords/Beginner%27s_Guide

It has much more than just FAQs, but it does have FAQs, too -- https://hoodedhorse.com/wiki/Manor_Lords/FAQ
FREDDIE MERE CURIE Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:01am 
Hello. Can you make feature to build areas in right shapes? I trying to build villager houses but they always become not right rectangle
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