FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: The mod crashes on initial start or halfway through the loading screen. What do I do?

A1: Make sure that:

• you are running the latest version of MB:Warband
• your copy of the game is legitimate and is bought through Steam, GoG, TaleWorlds etc. (pirated version of the game WILL NOT WORK)
• the options "Load textures on demand" is ticked in the launcher options; Configure → Video options → Load textures on demand: ticked
• edit mode is disabled in the launcher options; Configure → Advanced → Enable Edit Mode: unticked

If none of the above solves the problem, please report it with it's error message in the community forums.

Q2: Are the new Stark troops recruitable?

A2: Yes. Talk to the master-at-arms at the fief associated with specific units (Starks-Winterfell; Gold Cloaks-King's landing etc). Note: You must own the fief.

Q3: How do I get the Valyrian blade, it says I'm unacquainted?

A3: 600 renown is required.

Q4: How to join the Free Folk/Wildlings?

A4: Go beyond the wall and talk to Mance Rayder. He will have a task ready for you.

Q5: How can I get a child?

A5: When you obtain enough relation points with your wife, a new dialogue option will appear.

Q6: Why was the "Find Item" cheat option removed?

A6: Due to the amount of textures in the mod, using this would cause your game to be unstable and cause lots of false negative bug reports and irregularities.

Q7: Will the "Find Item" cheat option ever be added again?

A7: Only for the Developer builds due to the reason stated above.

Q8: Can I turn off the wound system?

A8: After much deliberation there is now an option to turn off the wound system. Produno is truly a man of the people.

However, we strongly recommend enabling the wound system as we feel it is an integral part of Game of Thrones. The world of a Game of Thrones is met to be harsh and unforgiving. The Game of Thrones is met to be played for keeps where death can happen to any character, both major and minor. Even the player is met to be mortal here.

Q9: Can I turn off weapon breaking?

A9: No. Various other features revolve around this, for instance Valyrian weapons will not break. You can decrease the likely hood of weapons taking damage by increasing your Weapon Mastery skill.

Q10: How many ships can the player have?

A10: Due to engine limitations this is limited to 7.

Q11: Dragons?

A11: Nope. Engine limitations do not enable us to add these in a believable manner.

Q12: Can you add such and such feature or armour?

A12: Sure, you can donate via the forums or patreon page to get your features, items or characters into the mod. Alternatively you can post your suggestions over at the forums.

Q13: Why can I not recruit from the faction specific blacksmith?

A13: You either need to be of that people (selected at game start) or have a very relations with them.

Q14: Why do I get weird white object on the ground?

A14: This is due to the shaders being used. You need to turn plant shadows to full in the options menu.

Q15: Why do I have no text on the main menu?

A15: Delete font.data in your Data folder within the A World of Ice and Fire modules folder.

Q16: I cannot continue my save after an update, what the frig happened?

A16: Updates mostly break save games (unless it's a minor one). This is a limitation of the module system and cannot be helped.

Q17: Why can't I start a new game?

A17: This is probably because you have used up all of your save slots. Try deleting one then try again.

Q18: Why does my character do an animation when I tell my troops to charge?

A18: You can turn this off in the mods options.

Q19: Can you support such and such language?

A19: Unfortunately I only speak English. You can however offer to help by heading here.

Q20: Can I join the Night King or become a Whitewalker?

A20: Currently not, no.

Q21: Where can I see video previews of updates for the modification?

A21: Here.

Q22: I am having issues with frequent crashes. What can I do?

A22:

• Do not enable cheat mode.
• Decrease the graphical specs you are running game at, especially decreasing texture details, lowering the shadow quality shader, and turning down anti-aliasing can help.
• Do not use any game editors such as Morgh's M&B Editor.
• Quit Warband and then reload Warband and your saved game. This helps to reset memory leak issues.
• Do not run any unnecessary background programs while playing mod.
• Do not run any unnecessary background programs while playing the mod.
• Upgrading your computer, especially graphics card, can help. Although even with a fully optimized computer there are inherent issues with bottle necking and limitations of the outdated, fickle Warband engine.
• Make sure you are running the latest version of MB:Warband.
• Make sure your copy of the game is legitimate and is bought through Steam, GoG, TaleWorlds etc.
• The options "Load textures on demand" is ticked in the launcher options; Configure → Video options → Load textures on demand: ticked
• Edit mode is disabled in the launcher options; Configure → Advanced → Enable Edit Mode: unticked.

Q23: What are perks of selecting different starting people/heritage in character creation?

A23:

General:

• Your starting people/heritage allows you to buy affiliated gear from the associated faction blacksmith.
• Your selected people/heritage will be your associated initial culture for troop recruitment when you found a kingdom.

Ironborn:

• No morale decrease in sea travel.

Northman:

• Able to obtain Direwolf companion.

Free Folk:

• Able to obtain two Giant companions named Dongo and Wun Wun.
• Able to recruit giant troops from Frostfang camp if your renown is high enough.

Dothraki:

• Able to recruit Khal Bloodrider in Ashefa Athauzar if renown is at least 900.

Valyrian:

• Able to recruit Crownsland troops via Targaryen culture
• Companions Reed Matter and Brog Matter gain a morale bonus.