Mods and custom servers won't save the scene
I honestly think this is the only way to actually get Bannerlord to Increase MP playerbase & potentially gain popularity, granted it would take alot of work. Maybe an overhaul mod heh
Idea:
Stronghold Mod
This would be similar to Persistent World except the ability to Create/Destroy Castles & Structures with summoning /commanding A.I.
3 main resources:
Wood, Stone & Metals.
Each faction of course will have it's own unique buildings,troop types and equipment. Maybe MP Boardgames/Create own weapon/equipment.
Inspired by the old RTS game called Stronghold / Str.Crusader.
Food/Housing Creates Peasants > Serfs > Etc. creating an economy to build an offensive / defense army.
An overhaul on the commanding system to make it like singleplayer but maybe with even more options.
Make the online mode have 200 - 400 players / 10,000 A.I. heh ( I know these are probably unrealistic numbers but I think having a high player count on a server could do wonders but probably challenging)
Destructive castles/Buildings meaning if it's built it can be destroyed or partially destroyed using siege equipment.
Different Regions of maps or maybe a massive landscape. All with Resources and biomes that could be in use.
I know chadz from DonkeyCrew had the idea of making the stronghold mode with his game 'Of Kings and Men' later known as 'Melee Battlegrounds' after the game failed due to publisher/developement woes he's now on Last Oasis (which is a fun game)
It's hard to make a MP RTS that is also 3rd person action combat but maybe in the future it can be done well & fun to play.
anyway..
The Current direction of this game is hm right now 120 players. But I also dislike the whole buy 'customization' and Perk stuff.
Badges I don't mind.