UniversalWolf
Taleworlds serveral times silently update 1168 without changing version.
Use this exes
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d821k7oszru5vxz/mb_warband_1168.exe.rar?dl=0
Yes, I had that error come up until I used the exe K700 uploaded to the WSE forum.
Then you need to launch from WSE loader.
You should post this in the WSE thread.
If anyone can get the flail to work as advertised, please PM me.