A medievalist's take on Manor Lords: 'It represents medieval peasants and their lives more fully than most games'

Author bio: Emily Price is a freelance writer and a PhD Candidate in medieval literature...
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The Steam Early Access launch of Manor Lords means the medieval city builder still has a long way to go. Developer Slavic Magic is in constant communication with players about mechanical tweaks and new features, getting into a rhythm now that thousands of players are settling into the game. After feedback, Slavic Magic has outlined how three mechanics have been received by players, and how they may change each of them soon.
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The official Manor Lords Discord is banning the discussion or encouragement of mods until the official support arrives, in an effort to maintain the "integrity" of the gameplay. This hasn't, and won't, stop players from making mods for the game going forward, but publisher Hooded Horse will lift the rule when proper modding support drops. Now we wait for a Shrek total conversion mod, I guess?
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