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	== Essential Early Game Tips ==		== Essential Early Game Tips ==
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	==Basic Questions ==		==Basic Questions ==
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This is a copy of the FAQ available in the discord server, pruned of information that is no longer relevant. The discord server is available here: https://discord.gg/manorlords

== What engine is this on? ==

Unreal Engine 4. At the moment, there are no plans to upgrade to UE5.

== Are you truly working on this alone? ==

I'm the only permanent studio member, but I do cooperate more and more with freelancers. Sometimes I buy assets to speed up the development (eg. Megascans), and recently I partnered with a professional QA company called QLOC. I also have a publisher – Hooded Horse – who takes care of the marketing and distribution.

== When is the release date? ==

Manor Lords has been released into early access for PC on Friday, 26 April 2024 15:00.

== What platforms is it coming to? ==

Manor Lords will release into early access for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft store. It will also be available day one via PC Games Pass. An Xbox console version is coming at a later date.

== Wait, what, you’re developing a console version? ==

Currently, Manor Lords is confirmed for PC and Xbox platforms. We will provide additional console information at a later date.

== How long will it be in early access for? ==

How long will depend on things like player feedback and development needs.

== Will there be a mode without combat? ==

Yes.

== Are battles on a separate map? ==

All gameplay is happening on a single map, real-time (with speed controls/pause).

== Will there be walls and fortifications? Will there be naval battles? Cavalry? ==

These are all features I want to add after I launch the initial early access and fix all the problems with base gameplay.

== Will there be different cultures? Is there a campaign? ==

The EA launch version of the game is going to be a single faction and sandbox only. However, exploring different cultures and themes in the future is something I’ve thought about.

== Multiplayer? ==

I want to polish the single-player experience first.

== How can I support the project? Can I preorder the game? ==

If you're here discussing the game and sharing info, you're already supporting me a great deal. Wishlisting on Steam helps a ton, because it raises visibility. If you want to help financially I did set up a Patreon page, but don't worry about it too much: https://www.patreon.com/GregStyczen

== Will there be another demo? ==

There are no plans for another demo at this time.

== What is planned for the initial early access build? ==

Early Access will have:

City-building – Develop your region from a tiny village to a dense town, build industries, unlock development branches, plan and upgrade your Manor.

Army management & battles – Draft villagers, hire and upgrade retinue, and hire mercenaries to fight against bandits and invading lords.

Claims – Earn influence and lay claims to neighboring lands.

A small selection of different modes and scenarios, as well as initial versins of things like policies, and the technology tree.

== Can I get access to a closed alpha? ==

Applications to Closed Alpha stage are now closed.

== Will there be mod support? ==

Yes, but I don’t plan on implementing it until after 1.0, at least.

== When did you start developing the game? ==

I started in July 2017.

== What about guns? ==

If I do them, it will probably be the last of all the things to do, with an option to turn them off for people who don't like them.

== What about <insert other feature here>? ==

I’ve thought about a lot of different features and looked at plenty of suggestions from the community. I have an idea in my head regarding what I’d like to do, but I will also be responding to community feedback once the game is out in early access. You can try searching the discord to see if I’ve spoken specifically about the feature you have in mind – I’ve been asked about most things at this point.
My preference for the moment is to focus on a modest feature set and then polish it to seven heavens, so the answer to many questions regarding feature suggestions will be “probably after launch” or something similar.

== Confirmed things that will not be in the game ==

Here are some features that have been requested that I can confirm won’t be in the game. This is not an exhaustive list:

No dynasty mechanics

No heroes or leader units

No single-person units in general, for now

No town guard

== How can I suggest things to add to the game? ==

You can suggest it here: https://feedback.manorlords.com/

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	'''What should I build first to gather and store basic supplies?'''		'''What should I build first to gather and store basic supplies?'''

	* Start with essential structures in this order: a granary, a storehouse, a logging camp, and a woodcutter. Postpone constructing burgage plots until these are in place~~. Do not upgrade the Homeless People’s Tents to a Worker’s Camp~~.		* Start with essential structures in this order: a granary, a storehouse, a logging camp, and a woodcutter. Postpone constructing burgage plots until these are in place.

	'''Should I focus on farming at the beginning?'''		'''Should I focus on farming at the beginning?'''

	* Avoid farming initially, as it's a massive undertaking. Rely on hunting/gathering and burgage plot extensions (Vegetable Plots, Chicken Coops) to sustain your town. Note fertile areas for later use.		* Avoid farming initially, as it's a massive undertaking. Rely on hunting/gathering/fishing and burgage plot extensions (Vegetable Plots, Chicken Coops) to sustain your town. Note fertile areas for later use.

	'''When should I start building burgage plots and food production buildings?'''		'''When should I start building burgage plots and food production buildings?'''
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	'''Do you need empty houses for people to immigrate to your village?'''		'''Do you need empty houses for people to immigrate to your village?'''

	* Yes, empty houses are necessary for attracting new villagers~~. Note that if you upgraded your Homeless People’s Tents into a Worker’s Camp, your population won’t move out into empty burgage plots unless you then delete the Worker’s Camp.~~		* Yes, empty houses are necessary for attracting new villagers.
	** While this isn’t a “bug” as such, it is causing a lot of confusion so we do not recommend upgrading the Homeless People’s Tents in your starting region.

	'''Can you set a maximum production limit on items?'''		'''Can you set a maximum production limit on items?'''

	* No, the ~~game does~~ not ~~currently support setting maximum production limits, however Artisan extensions can be paused by selecting~~ the ~~building in question and pressing the pause button located~~ at ~~the top right corner~~ of the ~~Burgage Plot UI~~.		* Yes! Under the Advanced tab in Artisan Burgage Plots and crafting buildings you will find Reserve and Production Limit options. The raw material Reserve, if checked, will ensure the workers do not use the material if you are at or under that number. The Production Limit will stop production if your region hits a regional surplus of it. (Ie at the Sawpit, if your reserve is set to 10 and your production limit is set to 25, your workers will stop making planks when either you have less than 11 timber, or 21 or more planks.)

	'''Why does my Ox keep running away?'''		'''Why does my Ox keep running away?'''
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	* Horses allow traders to move larger quantities of goods via carts. They are not used for anything else right now.		* Horses allow traders to move larger quantities of goods via carts. They are not used for anything else right now.
	* Mules are used by the Pack Station to move goods between regions.		* Mules are used by the Pack Station to move goods between players settled regions. They are not used for anything else right now.
	* Oxen are used to haul around timber, and if you take the right development branch, can be used to plow a field.		* Oxen are used to haul around timber, and if you take the right development branch, can be used to plow a field.
	** Oxen are also crucial for early game transportation of timber – for construction but also for things like the saw mill. Consider buying an extra one early.		** Oxen are also crucial for early game transportation of timber – for construction but also for things like the saw mill. Consider buying an extra one early.
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	** It is generated via trade, as well as Level 2 or higher Burgage Plots		** It is generated via trade, as well as Level 2 or higher Burgage Plots
	* The Treasury is found in the upper right and is a representation of your character’s personal funds.		* The Treasury is found in the upper right and is a representation of your character’s personal funds.
	** It is used to hire mercenaries, as well as fund the settlement of other regions using Settlers Camps.		** It is used to hire mercenaries, retinue, pay the annual royal tax as well as fund the settlement of other regions using Settlers Camps.
	** It is generated via Tax ~~and other Policies,~~ as well as clearing out Bandit Camps.		** It is generated via Tax (from a regions manor) as well as clearing out Bandit Camps.
	** For Tax, you need to have regional wealth. No Regional Wealth = no tax income to your Treasury		** For Tax, you need to have regional wealth. No Regional Wealth = no tax income to your Treasury

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	'''How to make ale?'''		'''How to make ale?'''

	* Grow barley, process it into malt at a Malthouse, and brew it into ale at a level 2 or higher burgage plot with a Brewery extension. Ale is used by the Tavern to satisfy the “Entertainment” requirement of higher tier Burgage Plots, but it does not make the Ale itself. You can also import ~~barley and~~ malt to process it into ale, or you can directly import ale as well.		* Grow or import barley, process it into malt at a Malthouse, and brew it into ale at a level 2 or higher burgage plot with a Brewery extension. Ale is used by the Tavern to satisfy the “Entertainment” requirement of higher tier Burgage Plots, but it does not make the Ale itself. You can also import malt to process it into ale, or you can directly import ale as well.

	'''How do you produce enough food?'''		'''How do you produce enough food?'''
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	* Utilize Chicken Coops for eggs and vegetable gardens for substantial produce – for the latter, a larger Burgage plot with a bigger backyard will give better yields, although requires more time to be worked on.		* Utilize Chicken Coops for eggs and vegetable gardens for substantial produce – for the latter, a larger Burgage plot with a bigger backyard will give better yields, although requires more time to be worked on.
	* There are development points you can explore that will double the yield of Berry Bushes, or increase passive meat generation from Hunting Camps.		* There are development points you can explore that will double the yield of Berry Bushes, or increase passive meat generation from Hunting Camps.
	* Apple Orchards are unlocked via a development point, and constructed as a Backyard Extension. It will be available from the same dropdown that you use to build ~~Chikcen~~ Coops, Vegetable Gardens, etc.		* Apple Orchards are unlocked via a development point, and constructed as a Backyard Extension. It will be available from the same dropdown that you use to build Chicken Coops, Vegetable Gardens, etc.
	** Note that it takes ~~THREE~~ IN-GAME YEARS for Apple Orchards to start producing a surplus. ~~Until that time the Orchard will only grow enough to sustain the Burgage Plot it's attached to~~.		** Note that it takes MULTIPLE IN-GAME YEARS for Apple Orchards to start producing a surplus. These, like vegetable gardens, scale production based on size of backyard. Harvested in September.
	** This means you may see apples in ~~a Burgage Plots storage within the first three years, but your Granary Workers won’t start collecting Apples to put into storage until after year three~~.
	* Consider additional sources like honey from Apiaries (which also needs a development point) and traditional methods like hunting and farming.		* Consider additional sources like honey from Apiaries (which also needs a development point) and traditional methods like hunting and farming.

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	* Manor Lords deliberately obfuscates output and consumption numbers in most cases, so you will never know with 100% accuracy your production output, especially in terms of food etc.		* Manor Lords deliberately obfuscates output and consumption numbers in most cases, so you will never know with 100% accuracy your production output, especially in terms of food etc.
	* Burgage Plots consume ~~one food and~~ one fuel per month, with fuel consumption doubling in Winter.		* Burgage Plots consume one fuel per month, with fuel consumption doubling in Winter. Each family consumes 1 food per month.
	* The Barrel symbol to the left of the settlement name along the top info panel will tell you roughly how many months of food and firewood reserves your settlement has. Use this as an indicator as to whether your population is growing too fast, and adjust accordingly.		* The Barrel symbol to the left of the settlement name along the top info panel will tell you roughly how many months of food and firewood reserves your settlement has. Use this as an indicator as to whether your population is growing too fast, and adjust accordingly.
	* Some production information is available via the official Wiki.		* Some production information is available via the official Wiki.
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	October & November - Plowing then sowing		October & November - Plowing then sowing

	Winter - Anything not sown to 100% will die off		Winter - Anything not sown to 100% will die off, but farmers will continue threshing until all wheat is converted to grain.


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	* Archers are underpowered right now. They were considered overpowered prior to launch, and balancing them is an ongoing concern.		* Archers are underpowered right now. They were considered overpowered prior to launch, and balancing them is an ongoing concern.
	* Pressing the TAB key can reveal more information about a variety of on-map game elements.		* Pressing the TAB key can reveal more information about a variety of on-map game elements.
	* Certain goods, like ~~Tools~~, don’t have a function and are only there to be exported to generate regional wealth. There is a plan to make them more useful in the future as the game develops.		* Certain goods, like Wooden Parts, don’t have a function and are only there to be exported to generate regional wealth. There is a plan to make them more useful in the future as the game develops.
	* You need to ensure there is space in the Logging Camp to pick up timber from demolished buildings, otherwise they will remain in place. You can build extra Logging Camps that don’t need to be staffed by a family to create extra storage.		* You need to ensure there is space in the Logging Camp to pick up timber from demolished buildings, otherwise they will remain in place. You can build extra Logging Camps that don’t need to be staffed by a family to create extra storage.
	* If you are playing in Peaceful mode, there is no underground water so you don’t need to place the Well in a specific location.		* If you are playing in Peaceful mode, there is no underground water so you don’t need to place the Well in a specific location.
	* The Livestock Trader comes with its own capacity to house Sheep. Sheep won’t move out of the Livestock Trader and into any Pastures you’ve created until you ~~exceed the capacity of the Livestock Trader first~~. ~~There is no way to force Sheep~~ into pastures.		* The Livestock Trader comes with its own capacity to house Sheep. Sheep won’t move out of the Livestock Trader and into any Pastures you’ve created until you have a Herder (sheep farm) assigned. The sheep fill into pastures in the order built.
	** A Sheep Farm is used to passively collect Wool from sheep in the Livestock Trader and Pastures. It also comes with its own capacity to house Sheep, but Sheep don’t need to be in it for Wool to be generated. Sheep will prioritize going to Pastures over Sheep Farms if both are present.		** A Sheep Farm is used to passively collect Wool from sheep in the Livestock Trader and Pastures. It also comes with its own capacity to house Sheep, but Sheep don’t need to be in it for Wool to be generated. Sheep will prioritize going to Pastures over Sheep Farms if both are present.
	* The different outpost versions when settling a new region are a WIP feature and not available currently. You can only pick the first one.		* The different outpost versions when settling a new region are a WIP feature and not available currently. You can only pick the first one.
	* If you’re playing a game mode with a victory condition, if you win your game ~~you won’t be able to~~ continue playing ~~that save and will have to start again. The continue button doesn’t work, and reloading the save doesn’t appear to work either – the issue is under investigation~~.		* If you’re playing a game mode with a victory condition, if you win your game there is a continue playing in sandbox option.

	==PC Game Pass version ==		==PC Game Pass version ==
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	''' What platforms is it coming to? '''		''' What platforms is it coming to? '''

	Manor Lords will release into early access for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft store. It will also be available day ~~one~~ via PC Games Pass. An Xbox console version is coming at a later date.		Manor Lords will release into early access for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft store. It will also be available one day via PC Games Pass. An Xbox console version is coming at a later date.

	''' Wait, what, you’re developing a console version? '''		''' Wait, what, you’re developing a console version? '''