Field of Glory: Kingdoms News

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]A new patch has just been released! In this update we’ve improved balance, fixed a number of important bugs, and added some quality of life changes to make your experience smoother.[/p][p][/p][p]Please see below the full changelog:[/p][p][/p][p]Decisions [/p]

• [p]Reduced randomness of assassinate ruler RGD[/p]
• [p]More chance to have Absorb Vassal decision the more vassals you have Absorb Minor decision can't be used if the region is under siege (anti-steal exploit) [/p]
• [p]New event 'Royal Purse' [/p]

[p][/p][p]Warfare[/p]

• [p]Fix to retinue not costing any upkeep, as soon as they qualified for being a retinue  [/p][p][/p]

[p]Regions and Buildings [/p]

• [p]Slaves Workforce have a 2% chance per turn to be gone. Harder to gain. [/p]
• [p]Haga Sophia can be reconstructed [/p]
• [p]Muslim Tribals and Nomads can build Sufi Brotherhood [/p]
• [p]Shaman can remove sick animals : strange sickness [/p]
• [p]Some confusion between the usage of naphtha (mainly for incendiary weapons) and tar (used for waterproofing and medicine) has been corrected. The Bulwark tower (high end T2 tower) uses Naphtha. Tar is used as a bonus in 14 buildings. [/p]
• [p]Solved the issue where conquering a region with a fortified structure (not allowed for your nation) blocked upgrades to better defensive structures.
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[p]Politics [/p]

• [p]Liege abandon claims on vassals land when forming one [/p]

[p][/p][p]Religion [/p]

• [p]Crusades and Jihad won't continue indefinitely. [/p]
• [p]Knightly orders are limited in troop numbers, based on several historical dates specific to each order. [/p]

[p]AI[/p]

• [p]Exponential increase in interest for agricultural buildings as the population grows. [/p]

[p][/p][p]System [/p]

• [p]RNG improvement so that it becomes completely unpredictable. [/p]
• [p]Fix to national modifiers reset to their original duration upon reloading saved game
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[p]Localisation [/p]

• [p]Fix to some missing Spanish localisation [/p]
• [p]Fix to missing non-English texts [/p]

[p][/p][p]UI & QOL[/p]

• [p]Tooltip mentioning the building browser in the 'Pick your building panel' will not appear past turn 10 (remove clutter) [/p]
• [p]Trade Goods tab in the ledger improved: no redundant goods listed, more compact format, display of the number of goods, and sorting by descending trade income per line.   [/p][p]
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[p]Thank you for your support![/p][p]
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[p]Discover the secrets of the newest DLC of Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.[/p][p][/p][p]Dive into @SampstraGames' latest explainer videos to explore how the Africa nation works:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

[p]The wait is almost over![/p][p][/p][p]On September 9th at 17:00 CEST, join us live on the official Slitherine Twitch channel for the World Team Championship 2025 team draw.[/p][p]
Watch in real-time as the participating teams are drafted and discover who will be facing off in the opening round of this epic tournament.[/p][p][/p][p]Key dates to Remember:[/p]

• [p]August 31st – Last day to register[/p]
• [p]September 3rd – Final team list announced[/p]
• [p]September 9th – Live team draw on Twitch (17:00 CEST)[/p]
• [p]September 10th – Tournament begins[/p]

[p][/p][p]Register now before August 31st: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187[/p][p][/p][p]Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188[/p][p][/p][p]Plus other surprise will be share for the Field of Glory franchise, stay tuned![/p][p]
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[p]Discover the secrets of the newest DLC of Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.[/p][p][/p][p]Dive into @SampstraGames' latest explainer videos to explore how the War Campaign system works:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Do not miss it and stay tuned for other tutorials![/p]

[p][/p][p]Register here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187 Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188[/p][p][/p][p]Entries close on August 31st, so be sure to secure your spot before the deadline. Any questions or clarifications can also be posted in the dedicated forum thread.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Enter[/h3][p]We welcome entries from:[/p]

• [p]Teams of four players (with or without a reserve) OR from[/p]
• [p]Groups of two or three players who are happy to be placed in a team by the organizers[/p]
• [p]Individual players who wish to be matched with others or join as a reserve
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[p]Geographical affiliation is not required for WTC25. Returning teams are welcome to keep their existing identity, while new teams are free to establish their own.[/p][p]If you are entering as an individual or partial team, please indicate which of the four competition period(s) you’d prefer to play in. You may list multiple preferences to help organizers create new teams.[/p][p][/p][h3]Required DLCs[/h3][p]Please note that specific DLCs are needed due to the format changes in WTC25. To set up challenges with the designated armies, the following are required:[/p]

• [p]Period 1 - Bronze Age: Swifter than Eagles [/p]
• [p]Period 2 - Classical: Immortal Fire[/p]
• [p]Period 3 - Empires Fall: Legions Triumphant and Wolves from the Sea[/p]
• [p]Period 4 - Medieval: Reconquista and Storm of Arrows
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[h3]Prizes[/h3][p]Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:[/p]

• [p]1st Place Team: $50 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p]
• [p]2nd Place Team: $30 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p]
• [p]3rd Place Team: $20 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p][p][/p]

[p]Additionally, we are introducing two individual awards to boost community engagement:[/p]

• [p]Most Valuable Player (MVP): One standout player not on a prize-winning team[/p]
• [p]Spot Prize: One player (not in a winning team or MVP) who participated in all five rounds[/p][p][/p]

[p]Both individual winners will receive a custom portrait in Field of Glory: Kingdoms style.[/p][p]A huge thank you to Angus and Mike for their continued passion and dedication in making this tournament possible.[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t miss out! Registration closes August 31st. Sign up now: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187[/p][p][/p]