Field of Glory: Kingdoms News

It's been some time since Field of Glory: Kingdoms was released, and the reception has been very positive. We're pleased that many of you are enjoying the game and providing valuable feedback and suggestions. While we process this feedback and set our priorities, we're happy to announce that a new patch is coming very soon, and it includes bug fixes, rebalancing, and additional content.

It is named Royalty Patch because we are adding 45 historical rulers for various countries in the grand campaign. These rulers will no longer be randomized but will have well-defined Administration-Military-
Piety characteristics (often quite good), as well as specific skills. Besides providing better historical accuracy, this also gives you the added benefit of knowing in advance which noble will be on the throne when you choose a faction, allowing you to define a better initial strategy without relying on Lady Luck.

Among the new crowned heads, we will briefly describe four, each of whom has a new portrait by the
game's lead artist, Ivan Cáceres. These portraits can later appear on new characters in your campaign.


In 1054, Geoffroy Martel was the Count of Anjou, known for his aggressive expansion and military
prowess. He successfully extended his territories by capturing Tours, Maine, and even parts of
Normandy. Geoffroy was also notable for his conflicts with both the Church and other regional powers,
solidifying his reputation as a formidable and ambitious ruler.
He comes with the traits Expansionist and Lay.


In 1054, Ramiro I of Aragon, known as "the Steward," was the first King of Aragon. He expanded his kingdom by conquering territories from the Moors, including Sobrarbe and Ribagorza. Ramiro was
significant for consolidating his rule and laying the foundations for the future expansion and consolidation of the Aragonese kingdom.
He comes with the traits Good Military and Very Good Administration.


In 1054, Abu Marwan al-Mansur was the ruler of Valencia, having established himself as a significant local leader during the fragmented period of the Taifa kingdoms. He is notable for strengthening Valencia's independence and its economic and cultural development. His rule was marked by efforts to defend the taifa from both Christian and Muslim rivals.
He comes with the traits Guiding and Local Elite.


In 1054, Otto III, known as "the White," was the Duke of Swabia. His rule is notable for his efforts to maintain the stability and territorial integrity of Swabia within the Holy Roman Empire. Otto III was a
member of the noble Hohenstaufen family, and his tenure was marked by navigating the complex political life of the empire.
He comes with the traits Landowner and Good Military.

Most notable points of the patch:

• Easy Mode has been overhauled with added bonuses, so you can start smoothly. You can even switch to Balanced within the same game (or return to Easy mode for some turns).
  
• Forming a new nation, like Sicily, will promote a Duchy to a Kingdom.
  
• Clergymen can lead armies, though with a penalty.
  
• Hostile claims have been reworked and fixed.
  
• You won’t lose Authority when you help an ally in war.
  
• If a Christian nation is under Jihad, other Christian nations will like you more.
  
• When you secure a deal in peace negotiations, retroceding unclaimed regions won’t cost you Authority.
  
• And much, much more—the Royalty Patch includes over 125 entries!
  

Buy it now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985050/Field_of_Glory_Kingdoms?snr=1_2108_9__2107

[h3]Here is a summary of the upcoming guide about frequently asked questions.[/h3]

Many new players feel stuck at some point without a clear way to progress in Realm type and level (for example, from a Duchy to a Petty Kingdom, also known as governments). This comes from two concepts that are tailored to slow down expansion and require foreplanning. It has been designed this way so that Kingdoms is not just another map painter. The historical rationale is that the overwhelming majority of nations did not expand geographically for dozens of years. Only a few managed to do that, and it was often a long process.

Two key values must be understood:
"Max Demesne Size for Authority Gain": This limits the main source of Authority gain (there are other sources, but they are not passive and demand effort). As the realm grows in size, this limit is approached, and Authority gain stops. This can mean the realm is not in the progress tier anymore, and thus the Realm cannot be changed.

"Required Regions to Progress": In addition to this limit, a second concept acts as a barrier. To change Realm, in addition to being Ascendant with 5 progress tokens, a critical size must also be reached. The conundrum to solve is that this value is higher than the first, which might initially give the impression of being stuck.

Note: These two values are indicated in the left part of the Nation Panel.
The obstacle represents a glass ceiling. However, it can be broken, and there are several ways to do that.

Peers of the Realm
If a province is held, a governor can be named (in-game flavor terms: Domain and Peers of the Realm). This will increase the first value, as a Peer will enhance the "Max Demesne Size for Authority Gain" by their Admin value. However, there is a limitation: the bonus from Peers cannot exceed the base value. For example, a Taifa with a Max Demesne of 2 cannot exceed 4.

Vassals
Creating vassals will lower the "Required Regions to Progress" by 5% for each vassal. Given the game will round values to the nearest one, it means that with 10 regions and 1 vassal, there is a rebate of 1 region. Note: The HRE Emperor has a penalty here; it's a special mechanism.

On and Off
By combining both approaches and adopting a strategy where Authority is either accumulated or spent more liberally, progress can be achieved. Alternating between these two phases until a runaway mechanism is reached, where both spending Authority liberally and progressing is possible, is the goal. It's quite achievable.

Who to play?
Starting with a minor backward nation is not recommended. Kingdoms does not strive to equalize the playing field. Some nations are harder to play than others, and beginning with a small nation, but with an existing Domain (like Scotland) will provide a more rewarding experience, will not be overwhelming, and will present many challenges. It won't be easy mode.

Unlike Civilization, where everyone starts equal with a single pop village and can thrive to greatness, Field of Glory: Kingdoms presents a different challenge. Only when experienced in the game should a backward nation be attempted.

Note: Easy mode will be easier in the first patch, helping players get started. Switching to balanced mode is possible at any point.

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Navigate the complexities of politics, religion, and warfare to build a legacy that stands the test of time. The game has a detailed map and a variety of units, including knights, sergeants, spearmen, and crossbowmen, offering countless strategic possibilities.

In Field of Glory: Kingdoms, you can export your battles into Field of Glory II: Medieval. This integration allows you to immerse yourself even further into the strategic and tactical elements of medieval warfare.

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Buy Now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985050/Field_of_Glory_Kingdoms/

To celebrate the release of the game, don't miss our Twitch live event on the Slitherine TV channel for the highly anticipated Field of Glory Day 2024.

Join with Robert Houghton and Claire Kennan as they guide us through the fascinating history behind Field of Glory: Kingdoms. Following this, Alberto Casulini and Neil McKenna will showcase gameplay strategies and highlight key features.

The surprises don't end there! To celebrate the release of Field of Glory: Kingdoms, we are excited to announce 2 new tournaments for FoG II.

[h2]Field of Glory: 2 new tournaments open for sign-ups[/h2]

We are pleased to announce another 2 Field of Glory 2 public tournaments, showcasing some Epic Historical Battles from FoG II and FoG II: Medieval. They will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system.

Anyone who has FoG II or FoG II: Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.

To enter, go to the tournament page here.

The general tournament rules can be found here.

Both tournaments will commence on Thursday 13th June at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournaments have begun.

[h3]Field of Glory II - Epic Ancients[/h3]

This tournament will involve three rounds. Each round will last 21 days.:

1. Ilipa 206 BC: Carthaginians with Iberian allies vs Romans with Iberian allies.
   
2. Magnesia 190 BC: Romans with Pergamene allies vs Seleucids.
   
3. Chaironeia 86 BC: Romans vs Pontics.
   

[h3]Field of Glory II: Medieval - Epic Medieval[/h3]

This tournament will involve three rounds. Each round will last 21 days.:

1. Tinchebrai 1106 AD: Norman vs Anglo-Norman.
   
2. Steppes 1213 AD: Brabançon vs Liégeois.
   
3. Bouvines 1214 AD : Frenvh vs Holy Roman Imperial.
   

[h3]Specific tournament rules[/h3]

Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. Each player will be able to choose some of his forces using the normal force selection system. In each round, all players will be playing on the same map for both games.

First round pairings will be selected randomly, subsequent rounds using the Swiss Chess system. Nobody will play the same opponent in more than one round.

Some scenarios may have special victory conditions. The normal scoring system is as follows:

• If a game runs to the turn limit, each side scores points equal to the enemy % routed at the turn limit. If the game times out, adjustments may be made, depending on how far the game has progressed and who took longer over their turns – see below.
  
• If one army breaks, the victorious player scores 60 points plus the difference between the enemy % routed and his own % routed. The loser scores points equal to the winner's % routed.
  

Examples:

1. If Ben defeats Tamas's army, and has inflicted 45% routed on Tamas, and Tamas has inflicted 15% on Ben, Ben will score 60 + (45 – 15) = 90, Tamas will score 15.
   
2. However, if Ben defeated Tamas’s army by inflicting 62% routed on Tamas, and Tamas had inflicted 56% routed on Ben, Ben would get 60 + (62 – 56) = 66 points, and Tamas would get 56.
   
3. If the game is unfinished (or it reached the turn limit) with Ben inflicting 20% routed on Tamas, and Tamas inflicting 10% routed on Ben, Ben would score 20, and Tamas would score 10. (Provided that between them they have played at least 36 turns in all – see below).
   

Note that this system rewards aggressive play over desultory skirmishing. If you rout an enemy unit then hide for the rest of the game, both players will get extremely low scores - lower than if they played hard and lost.

Byes:
If an odd number of players sign up for the tournament, one player will get a bye in each round. In the first round this is random. In subsequent rounds it will be the player with the lowest score. The score for a BYE is 75 points for each game.

Round times and timing out:
Each round will last 21 days.

Any battles that are not completed by the end of the round will be timed out. The player who has had the game in his “My Turns” box the longest overall will be the one who is deemed to be timed out. This will not normally incur any penalties, unless insufficient turns have been played: If the timed-out player has played less than 18 turns, his score will be reduced proportionately, and his opponent will be granted (100 - the timed out player's adjusted score) if this value exceeds his current score. (This means he will get the full BYE score unless the timed out player's adjusted score is more than 25).

If the timed-out player has played less than 6 turns, he will not be included in the draw for the next round. This is to prevent someone else’s enjoyment being spoiled by being drawn against someone who has apparently dropped out of the tournament.

And if you haven't had a chance to buy the game yet, there is a special offer on the entire Field of Glory II franchise:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368870/Field_of_Glory_II_Medieval/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/660160/Field_of_Glory_II/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011390/Field_of_Glory_Empires/

Mark your calendar for June 4th, a day dedicated to our Field of Glory franchise. We’re thrilled to bring you an event that combines history and gaming at our office in Milan.

The event will be structured in two parts. First, we will enjoy an historical introduction by esteemed historians Robert Houghton and Claire Kennan, who will guide us into the fascinating history behind Field of Glory: Kingdoms. We will learn about the historical contexts that our game is set in.

The second part will celebrate the release of our upcoming game, Field of Glory: Kingdoms. The Slitherine team, including Alberto Casulini and Neil McKenna, will showcase gameplay strategies and highlight key features.


To celebrate the franchise, Fanatical will be our official commercial partner of choice. Don’t miss it!

Stay tuned and join us on June 4th at 17:00 CET on our Twitch channel for this extraordinary event dedicated to the Field of Glory franchise and the release of Field of Glory: Kingdoms.

See you there

Mark your calendar for June 4th, a day dedicated to our Field of Glory franchise. We’re thrilled to bring you an event that combines history and gaming at our office in Milan.

The event will be structured in two parts. First, we will enjoy an historical introduction by esteemed historians Robert Houghton and Claire Kennan, who will guide us into the fascinating history behind Field of Glory: Kingdoms. We will learn about the historical contexts that our game is set in.

The second part will celebrate the release of our upcoming game, Field of Glory: Kingdoms. The Slitherine team, including Alberto Casulini and Neil McKenna, will showcase gameplay strategies and highlight key features.



To celebrate the franchise, Fanatical will be our official commercial partner of choice. Don’t miss it!

Stay tuned and join us on June 4th at 17:00 CET on our Twitch channel for this extraordinary event dedicated to the Field of Glory franchise and the release of Field of Glory: Kingdoms.

See you there