Summary
Developer Slavic Magic has rolled out a major patch forManor Lords, addressing numerous fixes, balancing tweaks, and introducing new cosmetics, among other enhancements. ThisManor Lordsupdate, labeled version 0.7.960 and available on the experimental branch, brings significant changes to gameplay mechanics, aiming to improve the player experience.
Manor Lordsis a medieval city-builder and real-time tactics game developed by Slavic Magic and published by Hooded Horse. Set in late 14th-century Franconia, the game combines city-building with tactical warfare across three modes focusing on growth and conquest. Players manage resources, supply chains, and settlements while facing internal and external threats, with historical accuracy enhancing the gameplay. Despite a delay to polish the game,Manor Lordsbecame one of Steam’s most anticipated releaseswith over three million wishlists.
Manor Lords’ patch notes for version 0.7.960 reveal a wide range of changes and improvements. One major addition is the introduction of the King’s Tax toManor Lords’ taxation system, an annual tax collected from all players, contributing to their liege. This mechanic aims to balance economic gameplay, discouraging players from accumulating excessive wealth without consequences. Additionally, adjustments to global/local trade options for Trading Posts, optimizations in farming mechanics, and enhancements in combat dynamics have been implemented.
In terms of gameplay and balance, the patch brings several notable changes to trading mechanics and resource management.Players have reported someManor Lords’ bugs, such as Hildebolt’s claims rate, the spawning of “None” people who refused to work, clogged Trading Posts, and the game getting stuck at the summary screen post-victory or defeat. Patch 0.7.960 addressed these bugs and introduced quality-of-life enhancements. It also rectified issues such as crop growth during winter, inefficient saw pits triggering storage problems, and market oversupply/undersupply systems.
RegardingManor Lords’ cosmetics, the update includes the addition of a new patron saint banner graphic featuring St. Maurice, a visual representation of carried dead bodies, improved alignment of debris piles with ground slopes, and fixes for animation issues like the abrupt ending of the torch-throwing animation and armor clipping problems. Additionally, new variations ofManor Lords' upgraded retinue helmetsand bodies, such as the Pointy bascinet and Coat of plates, have been introduced, along with increased precision for animal placement in stables and adjustments to idle poses for two-handed weapons.
The developer advises players to make a backup of their save files before switching to a beta version to avoid any potential issues. It offered simple steps for players to follow to access theManor Lordsexperimental branch properly. AsManor Lordscontinues to evolve through updates and community feedback, players can expect a polished gameplay experience with patch 0.7.960.
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Manor Lords is a strategy game that allows you to experience the life of a medieval lord. Grow your starting village into a bustling city, manage resources and production chains, and expand your lands through conquest.Inspired by the art and architecture of late 14th century Franconia, Manor Lords prioritizes historical accuracy wherever possible, using it to inform gameplay mechanics and visuals alike. Common medieval tropes are avoided in favor of historical accuracy in order to make the world feel more authentic, colorful, and believable.Manor Lords provides a gridless city-building experience with full freedom of placement and rotation. Building mechanics are inspired by the growth of real medieval towns and villages, where major trade routes and the landscape influenced how settlements formed and developed.From boots to barley and hides to honey, Manor Lords features a great variety of goods fitting of the era. Materials need to be transported and processed into finished products through production chains, and you must balance the basic needs of your people against the desire to produce luxury items to ensure happiness, manufacture trade goods for export, or forge arms and armor to aid in your conquests.
