Hi there maffers,

Could I speak to you about start_pos specifics when it comes to your mod(s)?

I have a series of start position mods which I've been considering to turn into a proper start_pos mod at some point, and I'd be interested in supporting hand-picked faction mods, such as yours.

I hope you're having a good day! :)

For some reason I can't recruit units or enter encampment stance to build 'Horde' buildings. Encamp stance just isn't present on the list of available stances for Bertrand's army to take. Any ideas what may be causing this?

@Darkslayer
This mod does not change any of the quests in the game in any way nor does it add or remove Tower of the Enchantresses, so I don't see how it would be this mod. Maybe it is another mod or a bug in the base game.

This mod is amazing. The only defect I've found is when attempting a Carcassone playthrough that an impossible objective comes up on the Morgiana's Mirror quest. It sets the number of Tower of the Enchantress that needs to be built to 2 instead of 1.

@Маленький Принц
You could try this mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2853239174

You could also try changing the load order by moving the moving the position of the mods on the mod manager. Probably putting this mod higher (closer to 1st) than the other mod is the correct order.

help
Archer 1 lvl https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2853239091 do they stop improving if you install this mod, if there is a compatibility mod?

hello I have a problem with the mod when I activate it to play it, I can no longer play the new characters from the new dlc. Like I didn't even see it appearing anymore ^^

I have updated this mod for v5.0 and the immortal empires map should be playable now.

Amazing mod! Have you considered integrating the deployable stakes from https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2860306662 ?

@Try_again_Bragg
TLDR: I will wait until the next DLC.

@Try_again_Bragg
Mods that use startpos.esf break any time CA updates the games map, including adding new factions or regions; basically, any time a DLC is released and sometimes when they do a major update. That's why other mods that use startpos.esf such as The Old World and Mixu's Faction Unlocker take so long to get an update after there's a patch; it just actually takes many many hours to update such a large mod. Most modders just end up using Mixu's Faction unlocker as a base (including The Old World) so they don't have to personally update the startpos.esf file themselves every update, and so their mods are more compatible.

@Try_again_Bragg
I will probably wait until the next dlc is released, because this mod will just break again when they update.

Updating mods that use startpos.esf are very time consuming because you have to rebuild the startpos file from scratch every time. You used to have to use several Bob and Dave (Creative Assembly's proprietary editors) to update the esf file. Bob and Dave are unfortunately unintuitive and clunky (imo). Recently a few of the other modders created an update for RPFM (the custom modding tools most modders use) that makes it easier to update startpos.esf, but I haven't had time yet to learn how to do that process.

Are you gonna update this so it can run with the new patch?

Expanded Hero Skill Trees + Bertrand as Extra Faction Submod
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3150830237

Not IEE Compatible I guess.

Got a minor bug here. I play on 1280 x 720 (yes I know, heresy) and the unit upgrade window doesn't display right. I can see most of it, but I can't see the top, so I can't upgrade to Aspiring Hoods.

I can see the rest of it fine, if a tad janky, but being unable to see the top is irritating.

4.0?

Hey, just wanted to say i'm really enjoying the mod so far and was wondering since you've got a Little John and Friar tuck hero, do you have plans to add a Maid Marian hero?

@maffers: thank for replying, the mod works now :D

@Ca Boong
Here is a Mixu's Faction Unlocker compatible version: Bertrand and the Survivors of Bergerac (Mixer Submod)

this mod make Mixu Mixer cannot unlock minor faction !

Does or should the faction have stalk stance so it can ambush on assault? Would be a cool feature ;)

@maffers sweet. I will write that down and be sure to give credit and a link to this mod

@Firan
Sure thats fine.

Would you mind if I ask you for some permissions? We made a bretonnian horde mod and we used this mod as a reference. We also never bothered to make our own building icons. It’s a personal use mod but if we ever decide to publish it, I need your permission

yep, i can recruit the bowmen of Bergerac when my lord reached lvl 2

@Bumble
You are playing as Bertrand correct? Only Bertrand's faction can recruit the Bowmen of Bergerac in this version of the mod.

I just did a quick test to make sure it was working and it seemed fine on my end. It may be that another mod you are using is interfering.

He's level five, like it shows the chains have dropped but it just says "Cannot recruit"

@Bumble
One of your lords have to be level 2.

I can't recruit the RoR...I confuse, is there a special requirement I need?

@maffers (answer from a comment days ago) yup, thats all i found too when searching Bergerac location, even fanmade map do not set any hypothetic location, only know that's in/near a forest and razed by greenskins.
I just found Chalon could be the most "potentially accurate" cross-checking those infos with warhammeresque twist of reality (Bergerac being a city in region Aquitaine, nearly same latitude as Bordeaux) and potential gameplay interest (middle/south Bretonnia being a bit short on LL, when north already have lots especially with current and upcoming mods - Couronne, Kemmler, Mariemburg ones recently, Mousillon on the way, and of course all dukes from MixuLL).

Mixu's Faction Unlocker compatible version: Bertrand and the Survivors of Bergerac (Mixer Submod)

Okay, so turn off Immersive Bretonnia Upgrade mod and Wandband Upgrade Extended and started a new game and its working good right now. I only run this mod.

@inter_ad
Its because of another Bretonnia mod you are using. You should still be able to upgrade peasant units to all the other Brigand units.

11 turns to recruit a unit of Brigands? am i the only one?

@maffers Just a suggestion for compatibility, you could contact Mixu and ask for a custom faction in his unlocker. That would avoid all this incompatibility

Robin Hood time wooo

Fantastic! This version seems cool just not sure with other mods compatibility ta know lol.

I must say thank you for this and your other mods, they really add a lot to the game and imo are a must to have

@BloodW0lf
Yes, I will keep the other version up to date.

@Blood Lightning
Other factions can confederate Bertrand, but Bertrand can not confederate other factions.

@MysticMe45
I don't think 'Recruit Defeated Legendary Lord' uses startpos.esf so it should be compatible.

Will your other version be kept updated? I Luke him not as his own faction

can you confederate this faction if you are playing as a vanilla Bretonnian faction?

Is this compatibility with 'Recruit Defeated Legendary Lord' mod??

Thanks for the response. Looking forward to the Compatible version!

@soulmindproduction Yeah, gave up myself to Mixu's once Norse Dwarfs came out, ahaha.

@NotAnarchy Now we're speaking the same language, I see! You sound like me a while back when I was replying to you about Mixu.... Hahaha :) Astounding work as always, Maffers! Much love and a mighty chivalrous 'fforr ze lady' from me <3

kk cool man, I look forward to playing it!

@Saw It In A Pro Game Once
I am on the modding discord and I am (mostly) aware of what I need to do to make a compatible version. I just released this version first because I finished it first.

For the compatibility with Mixus mod, have you gone over to the modding discord?