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[Lysabild]

I tried Brytenwalda 2 months ago or so and I found it quite unplayable, it was cluttered, explained nothing, poorly written, filled with bad textures and models and much more that really just made it more torture and less gaming to me.

[Grakelin]

My favourite part of Brytenwalda was coming across one of the people who got their faces in the game, for, as he put it, "I help translation Brytenwalda".

[Rakonas]

I never understood why Brytenwalda has such bad translations. You'd expect that it would be made by inhabitants of, well, the british isles.
It's still the best mod imo.

[USEC_OFFICER]

I never understood why Brytenwalda has such bad translations. You'd expect that it would be made by inhabitants of, well, the british isles.

Just like all the people who made the Peloponnesian War Mod live in Greece?

[The Doctor]

Not quite. Lot's of people like Greece, and would make a mod about it. Britains history, for some reason, from what I've seen, is really only interesting to British and colonials.

[Robsoie]

It's not that much british islands that are interesting, but the dark age european setting that is all over this mod, as most of other mods fantasy or not are using a more middle age medieval one.

Though unfortunately i ceased to play with Brytenwalda for all those long loading time i have everywhere, that really cut the fun after a while.

I'm currently addicted to Pendor that surprised me by its very well built background and backstory, it's a nice change over the "generic" feel Native use as a setting.

It's much more difficult too for when you're starting, as nearly every bandit groups are much stronger (and i don't mean only in number, but a group of snake cultist can make short work of your lowly militias in seconds) than every recruits even leveled ones you can get, to survive you'll have to follow missions to get xp and money , and use opportunity battle (follow lords and go help him when he attacks) to get nice loots, prisonner and experience for your very weak troops.

You really need to change your style of playing as applying Native tactics will get your army killed.

After you get a good character going and start to have strong soldiers (get companions too, they're strong and some of them are -very- strong) , you begin to stand a chance by yourself and can have some epic battles in which, unlike in Native, having knights is not equal to "i win easily" anymore.

[The Doctor]

Yeah, I got all my horsemen killed in my first cavalry battle by using Native "Rush em" strategery.

[Neyvn]

I am planning on continuing the Livestream of M&B W - PoP shortly...

[Grakelin]

I never understood why Brytenwalda has such bad translations. You'd expect that it would be made by inhabitants of, well, the british isles.

Just like all the people who made the Peloponnesian War Mod live in Greece?

I always found it amusing how they went to great lengths to research ancient British history, including extensive study of ancient English language, but then failed to be able to present that information to the descendants of that nation.

[Flare]

Maybe their translators borked it up?

[Micro102]

Incoming spoiler rant about feasts

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Seems that getting a magnificent feast is impossible. I got magnificent everything except for food variety, but I have all the food items. I don't see how it can get any higher, I even tried having 5 stacks of grapes to each grain and such. And even with all that magnificent status, plus a bountiful variety, it still says the feast is only adequate

The more I play this game, the more I realize that they just didn't bother to finish it. Too many ways to improve it.

[lurtze1]

Has anyone used the diplomacy mod? It makes being a king way more fun. I believe that this mod is intergrated in a few mods

Quick Edit:

1257 AD
Terra Aeterna
InNoVative
TEatRC Warband
Knights the Last Battle
Warring States II
Brytenwalda
Floris Mod Pack

The mod is intergrated in these mods

[Neyvn]

Maybe their translators borked it up?

Maybe they are using actual terms, names and wording for that era of the British Isles before ...
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,136732.0.html
Try checking out the Dictionary that the creator posted... Sigh, you guys are such nubs sometimes...


What mean Brytenwalda?

The central element in early Anglo-Saxon politics is the 'imperium' (empire) over all 'English' peoples south of the Humber which Bede ascribes in his Ecclesiastical History (ii 5) to seven kings before 671. To these seven, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of Alfred's time attaches not only an eighth name but also a vernacular word, 'Bretwalda', or 'Brytenwalda'

Brytenwalda = Bryten - Britain and walda - ruler.
Brytenwalda, almost certainly the right form. 'Bretwalda' may be a 'ghost' word, born of a scribal slip

A little of History: Anno Domini 636:

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Edwin, King of Deira, has died some years ago, his great rival, Cadwallon ap Cadfan, king of Gwynedd, after ravaging the north with his armies, was killed by Oswald the new lord of the north, the ambitious son of Ęthelfrith and Edwin's sister, he now rules on Bernacia, Deira and Elmet.

Oswald the powerful, who has proclaimed Brytenwalda, who is willing to dispute the title?, Who is willing to confront the most powerful king in Britain?

The world is at war, only respects the law of the sword and spear. There are realms that are born and die every single day, kings die on the battle fields.

On East, the Angles, Jutes consolidate domains and claim for more land.
On South, the Saxons, led by Cynegils, have teamed up with Oswald, cornering Penda, king of the Angles de Mierce, The March. Will Mierce resist being surrounded by enemies?
King Penda is bloody and violent, many kings have been killed by his sword and promises to kill many more. He call to meet the men under his command to go to war.

Meanwhile, Christianity extending from Centware (Jute Kingdom), and it is converting the barbarians.

Pushed against the coast, the Welsh are fighting for every inch of land, but are too divided, dreaming of the return of a king to unify all and lead to the final victory, they dream with an incoming King Arthur. But Arthur is dead, and all eyes look to Cynddylan, the king of Pengwern, brave as a lion, but unable to join under his banner all the other kings.

And Gwynedd, a fertile kingdom in great warriors, is silent, unable to hear the sound of the advancing armies threatening their land. Gwynedd cry to Great Cadwallon, scourge of the Angles and Saxons, who has left a son, a King 3 year old.

In the snowy lands of the North, fight the Irish, Dal Riata, and the Picts. Their kings share blood, but the Irish are invading in land of Cait, kingdom of the Picts. The Picts, with their faces painted and their female warriors, are now united under one king and they are stronger than ever.

Across the sea, in Ireland, Domnaill mac Aedo, of Ui Neill“s clan has emerged as High King in Temair after defeating his enemies. But it isnt more than a prestigious title that recognizes him as the most powerful of the island. Around him, clans are fighting for land, women and cattle in fratricidal wars. The war in Ireland is endemic.

Who can bring light to this world of war and misery?

[Mephansteras]

Had an amazing thing happen last night. In Warband, started up a new character just to mess around a little bit. Sailed off to the Nords, got started on the beginning quest and was on my way to the hideout. Then, me and my 7 recruits got ambushed by 9 Sea Raiders. I started off the battle at about half health, so I didn't have too much hope for this battle. No decent equipment and no decent troops against Sea Raiders? This game was off to a bad start.

Started off and spent a little while shooting at them while trying not to get smacked by their throwing weapons. It went ok, but I didn't take any out. I then did some charging passes at them and injured a few with my sword before they cut my horse out from under me and knocked me out before I could even stand up. Since I have the mod that lets me people fight without me I watched them valiantly charge into the Raiders. And...those crazy axe-wielding bastards actually won! Lost all but one of them, but...damn. I must have strung them out and damage them just enough to make the difference. That or this was the weakest band of Sea Raiders ever.

In any case, I got a nice upgrade in equipment and enough money to hire Matheld. Even had a spare suit of chain for her. Looks like this game is off to a decent start after all!

[Grakelin]

Maybe their translators borked it up?

Maybe they are using actual terms, names and wording for that era of the British Isles before ...
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,136732.0.html
Try checking out the Dictionary that the creator posted... Sigh, you guys are such nubs sometimes...


What mean Brytenwalda?

The central element in early Anglo-Saxon politics is the 'imperium' (empire) over all 'English' peoples south of the Humber which Bede ascribes in his Ecclesiastical History (ii 5) to seven kings before 671. To these seven, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of Alfred's time attaches not only an eighth name but also a vernacular word, 'Bretwalda', or 'Brytenwalda'

Brytenwalda = Bryten - Britain and walda - ruler.
Brytenwalda, almost certainly the right form. 'Bretwalda' may be a 'ghost' word, born of a scribal slip

A little of History: Anno Domini 636:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Edwin, King of Deira, has died some years ago, his great rival, Cadwallon ap Cadfan, king of Gwynedd, after ravaging the north with his armies, was killed by Oswald the new lord of the north, the ambitious son of Ęthelfrith and Edwin's sister, he now rules on Bernacia, Deira and Elmet.

Oswald the powerful, who has proclaimed Brytenwalda, who is willing to dispute the title?, Who is willing to confront the most powerful king in Britain?

The world is at war, only respects the law of the sword and spear. There are realms that are born and die every single day, kings die on the battle fields.

On East, the Angles, Jutes consolidate domains and claim for more land.
On South, the Saxons, led by Cynegils, have teamed up with Oswald, cornering Penda, king of the Angles de Mierce, The March. Will Mierce resist being surrounded by enemies?
King Penda is bloody and violent, many kings have been killed by his sword and promises to kill many more. He call to meet the men under his command to go to war.

Meanwhile, Christianity extending from Centware (Jute Kingdom), and it is converting the barbarians.

Pushed against the coast, the Welsh are fighting for every inch of land, but are too divided, dreaming of the return of a king to unify all and lead to the final victory, they dream with an incoming King Arthur. But Arthur is dead, and all eyes look to Cynddylan, the king of Pengwern, brave as a lion, but unable to join under his banner all the other kings.

And Gwynedd, a fertile kingdom in great warriors, is silent, unable to hear the sound of the advancing armies threatening their land. Gwynedd cry to Great Cadwallon, scourge of the Angles and Saxons, who has left a son, a King 3 year old.

In the snowy lands of the North, fight the Irish, Dal Riata, and the Picts. Their kings share blood, but the Irish are invading in land of Cait, kingdom of the Picts. The Picts, with their faces painted and their female warriors, are now united under one king and they are stronger than ever.

Across the sea, in Ireland, Domnaill mac Aedo, of Ui Neill“s clan has emerged as High King in Temair after defeating his enemies. But it isnt more than a prestigious title that recognizes him as the most powerful of the island. Around him, clans are fighting for land, women and cattle in fratricidal wars. The war in Ireland is endemic.

Who can bring light to this world of war and misery?

Bolded all of the places that either made no sense or force a person to stop and figure out what has just been said (and not in an intellectual way), due to confusing syntax, word choice, spelling, or grammar. Do the Brytenwalda developers actually think native English speakers have difficulty understanding what is going on because of the use of words from an ancient language? Or are you trying to imply that they tried their very darndest to write both the game text and all their forum posts in a now extinct dialect, intuitivity be damned?

EDIT: Really, this is all you need to see:

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