Edit: This idea *unfortunately* fell through, although I did get support from the original mod author in terms of source code and input for ideas, anyone I went to for coding help left me in the lurch or flat out weren't interested. I tried scoping many forums with no real luck. I had many good and amazing ideas even the original mod author was interested by and greatly intrigued by, even the creators of the Prophecy of Pendor mod (who I spoke to asking for advice) were greatly interested and willing to give me hints and pointers to certain ideas I did originally have to help me. But I am an ideas man and a writer, not a coder and this was the pin in the side. My final word is essentially if someone or a group of people who have coding experience for this game wish to come to me and help me I have the connections and everything to help, as well as ideas. But while noone has come to me and this is basically stagnating. This becoming "officially" dead with Bannerlord "out", I have also replaced PCs between time and therefore no longer own the source code. I would encourage people to talk with the original mod owner/creator as he is happy to share the code to those looking to continue his work. I am more than happy to help with ideas if you need 'em, but I also wish you the best of luck. This is a project which I would personally hate to see die.




Hey guys, I know I posted this earlier but this is me putting it out there again as I really want community feedback to see if people like this idea.

I will also say I got the all clear from Marty, along with source files so I can begin, I do have to admit to be doing this with no knowledge (and the guy who's thinking of helping has no experience in M&B modding, so any coders + 3D modellers would be helpful).

Ok. The "Shogun Edition" is a big update I am planning, with a lot of influence drawn from the popular Total War game Shogun 2. This results in what I hope to be a really good project.

1. Vassals aren't given a title, Daimyos will be given one and the Shogun will be the leader of the Ashikaga clan (Initially). The player can become a shogun through military conquest or their alliances and relationships with other clans. This means the game takes on a whole new level when one becomes Shogun, you will draw ire from rivals and even those who call you friend..
2. The Northern most island will be given it's own small minor clan.
3. More 'Forts' with unique units, items and equipment. There will be 3 which a player can find initially and interact with, whilst hidden ones will exist around the map which must be found via maps, where those maps are found will be a mixture of quests, talking to certain NPCs and defeating certain armies.
4. 'Major' and 'Minor' clans defined, Major clans will have their own unique troop trees which will provide a focus, whilst also providing a weakness (e.g. Focus on Bows, Weakness in Cavalry), Minor clans will have a fairly middle of the road troop tree with no real strengths or weaknesses.
5. Religion is a hot topic! Whether you're an Atheist, Shinto Buddhist, Ikko Ikki Buddhist or a Christian, your religion you choose to follow and spread will bring great benefits and challenges to the player. Your relationships will be elevated to new heights through this.
6. A greater variety of flags.
7. Achievements system, with rewards ranging from renown to unique items.
8. Bandits to the north which will spawn with heroes attached, their troop tree will focus high numbers of low-mid tier units.
9.Villages+Towns have a chance to gain prosperity when you work in them, there are key factors which will effect the chance and the amount of prosperity.
10. Daimyos will commit ritual suicide upon defeat of their clan (When it no longer exists), a new daimyo is granted based on their family tree and all vassals will go into exile. If a rebellion occurs within one of the towns originally belonging to that clan it will cause the daimyo with an army filled with their vassals and units to appear. If they take a town/castle they will bring the clan back.
11. Hattori Hanzo comes as a unqiue companion who's expensive but worth every penny. A strong capable warrior who'll aid you as either a vassal or a companion, a unique skill set, items and even a questline which is based on an event in his history with unique and awesome rewards.

This is the current list of ideas, I do plan to really make it a fun dive! If you have Python scripting or M&B scripting knowledge, or any form of practical help don't feel shy to come and help! Testers are not currently needed but may be in future.