A Hardcore Playthrough of Realism, Roleplay, and Immersion

Disclaimer

Please note that all of this is only possible thanks to the amazing modders that spent countless hours creating the mods.

This mod list is for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord version 1.1.6.

Problems in Bannerlord:

Lack of immersion: The game has an excess of options placed in the menu, diminishing immersion and realism in gameplay.

Lack of roleplay: Roleplaying is hindered when the player is treated as a chosen one from the game's outset. Additionally, the absence of in-game missions hampers roleplaying potential.

Lack of difficulty scaling: Although starting as a nobody, players begin with 1000 denars, allowing for the recruitment of 50 troops, an unrealistic scenario. The game's forgiving nature eliminates the sense of threat or consequence, diminishing the overall challenge.

Easy to snowball: Bannerlord facilitates rapid progress, primarily tied to denar accumulation. Once a certain wealth threshold is reached, the player becomes virtually unstoppable. While money's influence is significant, its easy acquisition undermines the game's balance.

Unrealistic progress: Bannerlord lacks a challenging early game, with the vanilla version pushing players to engage in continuous battles until fatigue sets in, often leading to premature campaign conclusions.

In summary, Bannerlord is a promising game but requires adjustments. Fortunately, many of these enhancements can be found in mods crafted by dedicated individuals who have invested extensive hours in their work. By selecting a targeted modlist, players can address the issues present in the vanilla version.

Hardcore Gameplay

Risk of Loss: Introduces high stakes, with potential gear and hero losses

Realism
AI Combat Boost: Enhances AI combat, providing a more realistic challenge.
Economic Balance: Nerfs player gold acquisition for strategic financial gameplay.
Time Awareness: In-game clock runs during player party resting and settlement activities.

Roleplay

Player Accountability: Increases the challenge to strengthen the bond between the player and their in-game character.

Immersion

Unique Economies: Encourages in-mission activities with exclusive features.
Penalized Menus: Discourages menu reliance, fostering a more immersive experience.

The Mod List is 4 Files:

Novus launcher presets
Custom MCM tweaks that balances the mods and removes incompatability between certain mods
An XML file for a mod that doesn't have MCM tweaks.
Read me text to explain how to set up the settings

Mod List:

GamePlay Mechanics:
Life In Calradia (download from discord server)
Warlord
Homesteads
Serve As Soldier
More Raiding
Fourberie
Assassins and Espionage
Truva
Arena Overhaul
Banner Craft

NPC Immersion:

Bad ass lords and hot daughters
Governor Handle Issues
Hold Court
Hot Butter
Captivity Events
More Prisoner Interactions
Walkers of calradia
Bastart children
Concubines
Unlanded Clans
Over 2000 names
Noble titles plus
companions in town
cheyron mod (Tavern)
Interesting companions
Small talk
LT_TradeAgent
Kingdom Strategies Command
Useful Companions
Prisoner Exchange
Additional Quests
You deserve a crown
Ask where a lord is

Strategy and Economy Clickers:

Diplomacy
Surrender Tweaks
Succession Crisis
Allegiance Overhaul
Garrison Do Something
Troop Sorting
Donate to Granary
Settlement Finances
Forge for me
Supply Lines

Realism and Difficulty:

Baby Growth mod
Death for all
Realistic Prisoner
Im tired
Real space time continuum mod
thirst mechanic
Distinguished Service
Customizable troop wages
LogRaam Battle Loot
Strengthen AI

Map and Civilian Graphics:

Calradia Expanded
Arena Pack
Keep Battania
Keep Sturgia
The Real Slim Shader (optional shade)

Battle Fighting Realism:
RBM Realistic Battle Mod
RBM Patches for all Armory
Realistic couch Lance
Better Pikes
Realistic Weather
Defend Yourself
Grip my axe RBM
Feel the hit
Realistic Weapon collision
Simple AI boost

Battle Immersion:

Dismemberment Plus
Xorberax Legacy
Random Bodies
Better Capes
Vexillum
Raise your banner
banner fix
Raise your torch
Royal Crown
Artems Animations
Nostalgia Camera Tweak
Yet Another cheer mod
immersive battlefields
responsive soldiers
LT Nemesis

Battle QoL:

Better Troop HUD
Army arrow counter
volley
post mortem possession

General Tweaks and QoL:

I dont care
leveling rebalance
better attributes
butter equipped
gain trade xp
sensical execution penalties
aggregated income
healthy relationships rewrite

Troops and Armor:

Warlods Battlefield
Tier 7 troop unlocker
Open Source Armory
Open Source Sadlery
Open Source Weaponry
Swadian Armoury
Improved Camels and larger camels
Larger Horses for RBM

Mod link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhziXSbcaBXJT8xzhELc67cvZjn73gWP/view?usp=drive_link

Presets:
<Preset Name="ROLEPLAY13" CreatedBy="User" LastUpdated="12/12/2023">

</Preset>

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