mount and blade fire and sword persuasion

but eventually settle for something more scholarly. If I listen very closely, I think I can hear the game laughing in my face.Īs for looks, I spend some time wondering whether to give Captain Smith a haircut that looks like the world's most terrifying leech. I want to see just how bad a fighter I can take to the top. Also, in character creation, I shunt all of my points into Intelligence and Charisma rather than Strength and Agility. And I'm going even lower.įor starters, there's an option in the menu, on by default, which causes your hero to take half damage in combat. To start with, though, you're placed at the very bottom of the ladder. The end game sees you leading your grubby band forth to siege cities, instigate rebellions, and even work with rightful (or pretend) heirs to out various kings and leaders to slot your boss in their place. The Mount & Blade games are all about getting involved in the warfare and violent politics of medieval Europe in a very real way. Join me for the adventures of Captain Smith, the worst mercenary leader to ever roam Eastern Europe. So it thrills me to say that I'm currently having an incredible time with Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, the latest game in the series which came out last week. I've been meaning to take a stab at free-form medieval RPG series Mount & Blade for years. This week, part one of Quintin's Mount & Blade diary, originally published May 2011. Every Sunday, we reach deep into Rock, Paper, Shotgun's 142-year history to pull out one of the best moments from the archive.

Mount and blade fire and sword persuasion