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1. What is Medieval Dynasty?

Medieval Dynasty is a survival, management, and building game set in the Middle Ages. It combines open-world mechanics, hunting, farming, trading, and villager management as you build your dynasty.

2. What are the main objectives of the game?

The main objectives include:

• Build and expand your village.
• Provide resources to your villagers.
• Survive seasonal and natural challenges.
• Establish a dynasty that lasts for generations.

3. Differences between The Valley and The Oxbow maps?

The Valley

1. Geography and Terrain:
   • Wide, open, flat terrain, ideal for large villages.
   • Fewer natural obstacles, making expansion easier.
   • Larger map compared to The Oxbow.
   • More nearby towns, while others are further away.
2. Resource Distribution:
   • Uniformly distributed resources.
   • More hunting animals in open areas.
   • Abundant firewood in nearby forests.
3. Water Access:
   • Small, less central rivers.
   • Fewer optimal fishing spots.
4. Building Options:
   • Ideal for organized, large villages.
   • More freedom to plan symmetrical designs.
5. Aesthetic and Environment:
   • Tranquil environment with open views of meadows and gentle hills.
   • Less emphasis on complex landscapes.
6. Difficulty Level:
   • Recommended for beginners due to simple terrain and accessible resources.
   • Allows easy learning of basic game mechanics.
7. Co-op Mode and Customization:
   • This map does not include co-op mode.
   • No character customization; you can only play as Racimir.
   • No option to play as a female character.
8. Missions, Events, and the Herald:
   • Tutorial missions to help learn basic game mechanics.
   • Story missions about the valley and Racimir’s history.
   • Standard, straightforward missions with fewer terrain-related challenges.
   • Events may occur randomly with seasonal changes, with tutorials and solutions already available.
   • The Herald offers missions to unlock fast travel to the village and use banners.

The Oxbow

1. Geography and Terrain:
   • Hilly terrain with elevations.
   • Includes a central meandering river, offering picturesque scenery.
2. Resource Distribution:
   • Resources concentrated around the river and forests.
   • Abundant fish, ideal for fishing.
   • More challenging mining due to the distance from mineral resources.
3. Water Access:
   • Central river providing constant water.
   • Great for building fisheries and relying on fishing for food.
4. Building Options:
   • Better for small villages or those spread across different elevations.
   • More creative and strategic designs due to the complex terrain.
5. Aesthetic and Environment:
   • Visually appealing setting with a winding river and forested hills.
   • Perfect for players who value unique landscapes.
6. Difficulty Level:
   • More challenging, ideal for experienced players.
   • Requires strategic planning to overcome terrain limitations.
7. Co-op Mode and Customization:
   • Allows character customization, including gender selection.
   • More challenging for co-op games due to topography.
   • Encourages more strategic planning among players.
8. Missions, Events, and the Herald:
   • No story missions like The Valley map.
   • More complex missions leveraging terrain features.
   • Include unique challenges like crossing the river or managing resources on hilly terrain.
   • Updates added new random events and Herald missions for fast travel and banners.

4. How can I start successfully?

Follow these basic steps:

1. Gather basic resources: Start with sticks, stones, and straw to craft your first tools.
2. Build your first house: Place an initial house near key resources such as water and wood.
3. Complete missions: Follow the initial tasks to learn key mechanics.
4. Plan for the future: Locate your village in a strategic area to facilitate expansion.

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5. How do I manage my villagers?

Your villagers need food, water, and shelter to be productive. Assign specific roles like farmers, hunters, or loggers based on the village’s needs. Regularly check their statuses in the management menu.

6. What happens if I don’t meet my village’s needs?

If you don’t provide basic resources, your villagers will lose happiness and eventually leave the village. This affects productivity and can hinder progress.

7. What seasons are in the game and how do they affect gameplay?

The game features four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each brings its own challenges and opportunities:

• Spring and summer: Ideal times for planting and harvesting.
• Autumn: Time to prepare provisions for winter.
• Winter: Resources are scarcer, and survival is more difficult.

8. How can I recruit villagers?

You can recruit villagers by speaking to NPCs in nearby villages. You’ll need available houses and must maintain the happiness of the residents to encourage them to join.

9. What happens if my character dies?

If your character dies, you lose unsaved progress. Make sure to save your game regularly to avoid losing important advancements.

10. Are there cheats or shortcuts in the game?

There are no official cheats, but you can take advantage of strategies like placing your village near key resources or using villagers to automate repetitive tasks.

Bonus: Where can I find more guides and tips?

Explore our Definitive Guide to The Oxbow playlist, where we cover detailed strategies and tips to maximize your Medieval Dynasty experience.

11. How can I increase villagers’ happiness?

To increase villagers’ happiness, you need to meet several criteria to achieve up to 100% happiness:

• Houses:
  Level 1 (0%): Wattle, sticks, straw, and logs.
  Level 2 (21%): Logs and plank roofing.
  Level 3 (43%): Stone and tile roofing.
  Foundations (0%): Logs or stone.
• Thermal Insulation (7%):
  Daub: Levels 1 and 2.
  Limestone: Level 3.
• Work and Level (2%-20%):
  Villagers gain 2% happiness per level, and as they work longer in the same station, they will level up and increase happiness up to level 10.
• Decorations (10%): Place 10 decorations, regardless of type. Only 10 will take effect, so opt for resource-efficient options.
• Marriage (10%): Assign a man and woman to the same house; after a few seasons, they may fall in love and marry.
  Villagers: Maximum age difference of 20 years.
  Character: Two children are needed for the final 10%, with each child contributing 5%.

Achieving 100% happiness grants a 20% production bonus for your villagers.

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12. What’s the difference between a donkey and a horse?

The main differences between these two modes of transportation are:

• Donkeys have a higher carrying capacity (+10kg compared to horses).
• Horses are faster.
• Donkey stables are unlocked earlier in the game than horse stables.

13. How does animal breeding work?

Animal breeding is key to resource management and your village’s economy. For breeding, you need at least one male and one female of the same species. Each season has a 15-25% breeding chance, which increases with more males in the group. Some animals can have up to three offspring.

Essential Breeding Tips

1. Manage Males: Once pens are full, sell or harvest excess males to avoid wasting resources.
2. Replenish Females: Keep enough females to maximize resource production and ensure constant breeding.
3. Animal-Specific Notes:
   • Roosters and ganders: Do not produce eggs.
   • Male goats and cows: Do not produce milk.
   • Pigs: The only animals that produce manure, essential for farming.
   • Sheep: Produce wool, crucial for advanced clothing, weapons, and decorations.
   • Foals, calves, and other offspring: Generate additional income and experience points (XP).

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Production and Characteristics by Species

• Chickens and Geese:
  • Both produce eggs and feathers.
  • Geese live longer and generate more feathers.
  • Chickens are more economical and have a higher egg-laying capacity.
• Goats and Cows:
  • Both produce milk, but goats are cheaper, breed and mature faster, though they live shorter lives and produce less milk than cows.
• Donkeys and Horses:
  • Donkeys are a more economical option, have higher carrying capacity, but are slower.
  • Horses are faster but require more investment.

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Advanced Breeding Planning

• Horses: For efficient breeding, you’ll need two males per female. Stables have limited capacity (4 animals), so plan to build multiple stables if you want to expand your breeding program.

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Recommended Strategy

Always maintain more females than males in each species to maximize production and natural breeding. This balanced approach is ideal for consistent resource flow and offspring production.

Your final strategy will depend on your budget, patience, and village needs.

14. How to Start Earning Money?

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15. How to Automate the Village?

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