Manor Lords News

Manor Lords' developer doesn't 'have a game design problem with infinite money' but was forced to patch out one game-breaking exploit anyway

Manor Lords isn't open for Early Access yet (that's scheduled for next week, April 26), but some lucky players have gotten a first look at the city-building and management game through early playtests, and some have already figured out one way to break the game...
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Manor Lords dev reminds everyone that it's not a 'Total War competitor' or a 'fast-paced RTS like Age of Empires'

head of Manor Lords' early access launch on April 26, developer Greg Styczeń aka Slavic Magic wants to clarify what the city builder actually is and manage the expectations of prospective players. The game is currently the most-wishlisted title on Steam and, while this is a nice problem for any developer to have, it does mean anticipation is high, so Styczeń wants wannabe nobles to know what they're getting into...
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Manor Lords dev downplays hype ahead of early access launch

Launching a game can be a perilous business. We often talk about the issues surrounding a game if it doesn't perform well, but what about the risks when a game's popular? Manor Lords is one game that's incredibly eagerly awaited with over two million wishlists on Steam and counting. Ahead of its upcoming launch into Steam Early Access, developer Slavic Games has put out a new statement, trying to head off some of the issues it foresees might arrive when a game this anticipated finally gets into people's hands. It's not Age of Empires, an RPG, or a Total War rival, the creator says. This is something else.

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How to increase your Manor Lords population

How do you increase your Manor Lords population? The prospect of building a functional, pleasant, and busy town can be quite daunting with each new round of Manor Lords. You're initially awarded few families with which to work and must figure out the best way to utilize them - increasing your population will also increase your workforce, but how do you do it?

The village-builder, Manor Lords, is out now, and players are knee-deep in mud trying to figure out the best way of increasing their Manor Lords approval rating, and how to attract more families in the building game. We've built big and built small, and have figured out a few tips for increasing your population in Manor Lords.

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How to increase your Manor Lords approval rating

How do you increase your Manor Lords approval rating? You'll no doubt want to achieve a lot in your time as an omnipotent ruler. Whether that translates to a huge, sprawling empire, or a cozy hamlet, you'll need a lot of happy people to achieve your vision. The more that your residents approve of you, the more you'll get out of them; it's a mutually beneficial situation, really.

With the Manor Lords release date upon us, players are figuring out the best ways to build their region, and no matter your end goal, a high Manor Lords approval rating is vital. If you aren't doing a good job, your citizens could revolt, or even abandon you completely. Here's how to improve your approval rating so you can be the best leader you can be.

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