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Field Command: Sengoku

From the creator of Field Command: Napoleon, Field Command: Sengoku (FCS) is a light-touch hardcore overhaul of Shogun 2 systems, designed to deliver a more historically accurate, realistic, challenging, and immersive experience for seasoned Total War veterans. After over a decade of playing Shogun 2, I’ve drawn on my experience to refine what works and fix what doesn’t, bringing the game back to Total War’s roots. What made *Medieval 2* an all-time classic? What hooked us with the original Shogun? FCS captures that essence within the framework of Shogun 2.

• Not a total overhaul - While FCS includes hundreds of changes, it doesn’t touch everything. Some vanilla features work well as is. There's a reason Shogun 2 is so well-loved, after all. Instead, FCS focuses on a complete de-arcadification of the game, prioritising realism.
  
• Not a reskin mod - Feel free to use any reskin mods you like—FCS is fully compatible with them all.
  
• No extra units - Sengoku armies weren’t diverse. You had yari, katana, yumi/daikyu (bows), teppo/tanegashima (arquebus), and occasionally naginata. No-dachi were nearly nonexistent in battle. FCS narrows the scope of available troops, reflecting historical accuracy. Unit diversity isn’t the game’s strength, nor does it need to be.
  
• Not for RotS or FotS - FCS is strictly for the Sengoku campaign.

• The Age of the Arquebus - Teppo dominated armies, as victory mattered more than tradition. FCS embraces this by encouraging both players and AI to integrate these so-called "dishonourable", yet powerful, weapons. This era is aptly referred to as "Pike & Shot Banzai."
  
• Truly Terrifying Samurai - Samurai were professional warriors, and in FCS they live up to their reputation. Watch as these elite formations cut through ashigaru like a hot knife through butter.
  
• Hyper-realistic Combat - Movement speed, terrain, fatigue, morale, unit mass, height, and projectile behavior have been finely tuned. Battles demand adaptability: a good Sengoku general will know how to manage a steadfast ashigaru line
  
• Fewer APMs, More Strategy - Total War isn't about frantic clicks but strategic thinking, cunning gambits, and tactical execution. Think more, click less.
  
• Immersive Sound FX - FCS introduces new arquebus and cannon sounds, enhancing the auditory experience of battle.
  
• Better Special FX - Improved smoke, blood, and battle visuals make battlefields unforgettable.
  
• Enhanced BAI - While modders can't rewrite TW AI, FCS tweaks values to make the AI behave more sensibly, mimicking human decision-making.
  
• Enhanced CAI - AI Great Clans now actually behave as "Great" Clans, aggressively expanding while building balanced armies. Expect a tougher, more lore-friendly challenge.
  
• More Historicity - FCS adjusts a host of naming conventions (e.g. Hattori -> Iga Ikki, Shogunate -> Bakufu or Kampaku), while replacing fictional units (e.g., Katana cavalry -> Chu Kiba-Tai), offering a more authentic Sengoku experience.
  
• Realistic End Game - Realm Divide, while well-intentioned, often feels unfair and anti-player. FCS refines this mechanic by tweaking its effects and diplomatic variables to create a more authentic end game. Instead of every clan turning against you, alliances form along historical East vs. West lines (see: Battle of Sekigahara). Betrayals remain possible, but long-term, ironclad allies will remain loyal even after Realm Divide triggers.
  
• Accessibility - Some mods obsess over fine details like weapon models and hidden mechanics, but FCS takes a different approach. You are the Sodaisho of a Sengoku army. Your job isn’t worrying about the length of yari in a 3,000-man division -- it’s about seizing the field and defeating the enemy. FCS deliberately sets the "level of abstraction" to that of a true general, letting you focus instead on tactics, positioning, and risk-taking without wading through intricate 5-page manuals. Just hop into a game and command like a true leader.

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*This list is organized by load order. Ensure FCS is loaded FIRST. This mod's screenshots were taken with the list of mods below activated

1. Field Command: Sengoku
   
2. Unofficial Shogun 2 Patch 1.7
   
3. BullGod's Daimyos
   
4. Improved armor visuals
   
5. Less uniform colors
   
6. More accurate armor reskin
   
7. Marco's Bit Better Map
   
8. Old 10th Anniversary Weather Tweaked

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