Mount and Blade Bannerlord ®

[Mandatory]

I never played the first mount and Blade but this game is so great. Still early access but they've got something here.

Watch some vids.. I cant really explain it.

[LordNu]

Played (and playing because this came out) Mount & Blade, as well as Mount & Blade Warband. It's just such an addictive game, really tempted to get this atm.

[Mandatory]

I think I played too much this weekend. Last two nights I've had dreams where I was commanding troops or doing inventory management. Yikes.

I have no base of reference from previous mount and blade games so my summary of this game is.. you start off creating your character through a pretty cool character creation tool. You pick your faction, your background(choices impact your skills) and after a short tutorial you pick your clan name and colors/crest.

From there you are pretty much cut loose with the instructions of bringing glory to your clan and some other story(spoilers) quests. Most of the game is played out through a zoomed out map where you chase down bandits/looters/other armies and then engage in the combat that I believe the game is built on. Most troops I've had in command is about 30 but it can get into the hundreds. Those battles are sweet! You can also explore towns and cities where you can partake in activities. And of course there's the minor loot grind of selling loot and upgrading your weapons/armor.

I believe it's 10% off on steam right now. Normally is I think $50 and I paid $45, I think. It's in early access and I've read that it's a little buggy but I haven't seen any and everything I've seen is it's getting high marks.

I'd definitely check it out, even watch some youtube videos, if it's at all interesting to you.

[Mandatory]

[LordNu]

It's a game series which will never be fully understood until it is played. No matter how hard you try to describe the glory of this game, it falls short. It's sort of like Sid Meier Pirates I guess.

[Herky]

It's a game series which will never be fully understood until it is played. No matter how hard you try to describe the glory of this game, it falls short. It's sort of like Sid Meier Pirates I guess.

I played the hell out of that on the Commodore 64. My favorite game growing up.

[Mandatory]

Hit my legit first bug last night. A "spy" I was supposed to track down as part of a quest wouldn't spawn. I'm thinking about restarting, mainly because I want to switch factions as I like the Vlandian buff more and want that.

BTW, factions are(excuse the spelling):

Empire - Based on Romans
Vlandians - Based on Normans
Aserai - Based on pre-Muslim desert trading empires
Battanians - Based on Celts/Barbarians
Sturgians - Based on Vikings
Khuzaits - Based on Golden Horde/Huns/Steppe Tribes

As far as I can tell, from a faction buff standpoint, only the top 3 are worth picking as a faction.

[LordNu]

Hit my legit first bug last night. A "spy" I was supposed to track down as part of a quest wouldn't spawn. I'm thinking about restarting, mainly because I want to switch factions as I like the Vlandian buff more and want that.

BTW, factions are(excuse the spelling):

Empire - Based on Romans
Vlandians - Based on Normans
Aserai - Based on pre-Muslim desert trading empires
Battanians - Based on Celts/Barbarians
Sturgians - Based on Vikings
Khuzaits - Based on Golden Horde/Huns/Steppe Tribes

As far as I can tell, from a faction buff standpoint, only the top 3 are worth picking as a faction.

They changed the names of the factions? Well I'll be damned.

[Tommy_Hawk]

I want to play this. How much would a rig cost to fo so?

[Mandatory]

I want to play this. How much would a rig cost to fo so?

Mine is overpowered for sure, I don't think much. The graphics aren't really extreme, not really even close. My only concern would be late game when you start having 200 v 200 battles. Each soldier is rendered so I'm not sure what impact that has.

[Mandatory]

Well google says I'm wrong.. I've been playing on max settings, but I'm admittedly not great when it comes to talking specs.


Here are the Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord System Requirements (Minimum)

CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
CPU SPEED: Info
RAM: 6 GB
VIDEO CARD: Intel UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
FREE DISK SPACE: 60 GB

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
CPU SPEED: Info
RAM: 8 GB
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580
PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
VERTEX SHADER: 5.1
FREE DISK SPACE: 60 GB
DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 3072 MB

[LordNu]

I'm playing the original way too much again. Fuck.

[Mandatory]

20% steam launch discount ends tomorrow.

[LordNu]

20% steam launch discount ends tomorrow.

That's weird, only 10% for us. I can get 20% from Fanatical though.

[Mandatory]

20% steam launch discount ends tomorrow.

That's weird, only 10% for us. I can get 20% from Fanatical though.

Now that you say that, I think I only got 10%.. but I swear it said 20% when I saw the notice earlier.

[LordNu]

Ok, I got it. Couldn't play last night because it took too long to download (the internet speeds have been reduced due to overload).

[Mandatory]

This game is soo good.. I'm playing too much. And it's only in EA so it'll get soo much better.

[Mandatory]

Already have 80 hours in this game. I should be burning out but I can't stop.

[LordNu]

Already have 80 hours in this game. I should be burning out but I can't stop.

Have you seen how some people have 1k plus hours? Some are up to 4k....

[LordNu]

Already have 80 hours in this game. I should be burning out but I can't stop.

Have you seen how some people have 1k plus hours? Some are up to 4k....

When in the hell do they find time to froob chat?!

You of all people should know they have a dedicated pc for Froob Chat.

[RubeTube]

Well google says I'm wrong.. I've been playing on max settings, but I'm admittedly not great when it comes to talking specs.


Here are the Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord System Requirements (Minimum)

CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
CPU SPEED: Info
RAM: 6 GB
VIDEO CARD: Intel UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
FREE DISK SPACE: 60 GB

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
CPU SPEED: Info
RAM: 8 GB
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580
PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
VERTEX SHADER: 5.1
FREE DISK SPACE: 60 GB
DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 3072 MB

I apologize if I have asked before, what are your specs?

Mainly GPU and CPU.

Laptop or desktop?

If laptop, do you plug into tv?

[Mandatory]

Desktop. I should hook it up to the 50" its next to.

Intel core i9-9990kf
32 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

[RubeTube]

Desktop. I should hook it up to the 50" its next to.

Intel core i9-9990kf
32 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Well I would hope you are playing on max settings lol

[Mandatory]

You can really see the game coming together with the patches they're rolling out. I've not participated in too many early access games but it's impressive how much they're adding constantly.

[zeitgeist]

It's a game series which will never be fully understood until it is played. No matter how hard you try to describe the glory of this game, it falls short. It's sort of like Sid Meier Pirates I guess.

Sid Meier's Pirates was a pretty direct inspiration for the way the game operates actually. Where you have an overworld map that sort of operates in real time so to speak but then there is a battle map which is fully 3D. I love both games for the record.

[Mandatory]

It's a game series which will never be fully understood until it is played. No matter how hard you try to describe the glory of this game, it falls short. It's sort of like Sid Meier Pirates I guess.

Sid Meier's Pirates was a pretty direct inspiration for the way the game operates actually. Where you have an overworld map that sort of operates in real time so to speak but then there is a battle map which is fully 3D. I love both games for the record.

Total war games are a lot like it as well. Love thats series.

[LordNu]

It's a game series which will never be fully understood until it is played. No matter how hard you try to describe the glory of this game, it falls short. It's sort of like Sid Meier Pirates I guess.

Sid Meier's Pirates was a pretty direct inspiration for the way the game operates actually. Where you have an overworld map that sort of operates in real time so to speak but then there is a battle map which is fully 3D. I love both games for the record.

Total war games are a lot like it as well. Love thats series.

I haven't played them, but just comparing them to this makes me curious.

[Tommy_Hawk]

I want to play this. How much would a rig cost to fo so?

Mine is overpowered for sure, I don't think much. The graphics aren't really extreme, not really even close. My only concern would be late game when you start having 200 v 200 battles. Each soldier is rendered so I'm not sure what impact that has.

Dude..I just got this on Console and forgot this thread existed. Its everything I've ever wanted in a game–and more.

[jffl_commish]

Alright, I'm in. Downloading now to be ready for my few days laid up.

[Tommy_Hawk]

Dude, it's so fun. I'm addicted.

If you have issues, watch a few videos on youtube on how to make money, or do battle commands and you'll soon fall into a good rhythm fucking up bandits and independent bands roaming around.