Backstory - Huw2k8/warsim GitHub Wiki
When you start a new game in Warsim you choose how you rose to power, these choices can greatly shape how you start off and play going forward so choose well!
- Heir to the throne, father assassinated
- Heir to the throne, father died of old age
- Heir to the throne, father was jailed for madness
- Won throne in a bet with previous ruler
- Conquered the throne with a bandit army
- Stole the throne with demonic trickery
- Pulled a sword from a stone
- Inherited the throne following a mass tragedy
- Enslaved forces overthrew the previous ruler
- Won a tournament for the throne
- Led a slave revolt and overthrew the previous ruler
- Won by fulfilling an ancient prophecy for the throne
The Main effects of these choices
| Start | Public Opinion | Desertion | Other bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father assassinated | |||
| Father died of old age | |||
| Mad King | -25 | ||
| Gambler King | -15 | One third of troops | +2500 gold * Your Kingdoms Land |
| Bandit Warlord | -30 | Half of troops | Prison is closed, Peace will all bandit factions |
| Demon Servant | -10 | One third of troops | +100 Demon units, Able to communicate with demon lord in throne room, Several demonic locations now have alternate options |
| Sword in Stone | +5 | ||
| Mass Tragedy | -5 | +10 peasants * Your Kingdoms Land, Arena Destroyed | |
| Slaver Lord | -30 | Half of troops | +400 Slave soldiers * Your Kingdoms Land, +600 Slaves * Your Kingdoms land, You own the slavers fort in the North, +20 Slavers in the fort |
| Tournament | Start with two strong champions | ||
| Slave Uprising | +10 | Half of troops | +400 Soldiers * Your Land, +600 Peasants * Your Land, Slavers fort is destroyed |
| Prophecy | +10 | +1500 Gold, Crown of Mai can be seen in the throne room |
Alternate Random Start Modifiers
Some of the above starts have random possible alternate versions that can load up instead
- Gambler King ALT1 - All kingdom gold gone other than your +2500 gold per land bonus
- Gambler King ALT2 - All kingdom gold gone other than your +2500 gold per land bonus, bank gold empty
- Bandit Warlord ALT1 - Not at peace with the Bandit Horde
- Mass Tragedy ALT1 - Start with a random diplomat
- Mass Tragedy ALT2 - Start with a random general
- Slaver Lord ALT1 - Slavers Fort is destroyed
- Prophecy ALT1 - Start with a strong champion called 'Omer the Friend'