This would also be great for independent traders, I'd note. Possibly bandits as well.
With Vlandia having a mercenary based culture bonus I gave staying mercenary a try recently.
It was a PITA. The money is poor, gaining leadership skill is incredibly slow without armies, and you have poor options for storing gear and troops.
I think being Clan Leader in general, maybe at tier 2 or 3, should come with some basic options to lead small armies, and set up bases similar to bandit hideouts.
Perhaps there could be something between a party and an army to serve this function. Like a ... "Warband" or something. Limited to three parties, Clan members only.
With Vlandia having a mercenary based culture bonus I gave staying mercenary a try recently.
It was a PITA. The money is poor, gaining leadership skill is incredibly slow without armies, and you have poor options for storing gear and troops.
I think being Clan Leader in general, maybe at tier 2 or 3, should come with some basic options to lead small armies, and set up bases similar to bandit hideouts.
Perhaps there could be something between a party and an army to serve this function. Like a ... "Warband" or something. Limited to three parties, Clan members only.