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Tim Bender, CEO of developer Hooded Horse, addressed ongoing queries about Manor Lords' undisclosed prices, attributing it to management issues. In addition, Bender took the opportunity to address concerns about scams and unauthorized stores in the Manor Lord's Market.
Manor Lords is a medieval city-building and real-time tactics game created by Greg Styczeń and published by Hooded Horse. Set in 14th-century Europe, the game offers three different modes, each focusing on different aspects, such as city building, warfare, and a balanced experience. Players can customize a variety of in-game elements, manage the growth and internal stability of their settlements, and deal with challenges such as taxes, weather, and environmental issues. Manor Lords promises a historical experience while offering both isometric and third-person perspectives to explore settlements.
In a detailed Reddit post, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender elaborated on the intricacies of gaming pricing strategies, especially on platforms like Steam, where regional pricing plays an important role. He emphasized that Manor Lords, like many other games on Steam, will have regional prices based on the different parts of the world where Manor Lords was released. These prices are not just currency conversions, but are adjusted according to local economic conditions, making the game affordable for players in different regions without facing an undue financial burden.
Bender explained that announcing a single price early could lead to a misunderstanding of affordability in different regions. "Sharing only U.S. prices can lead to misunderstandings," Bender said. The purpose of this approach is to prevent players from prematurely thinking that they might not be able to afford the game based on the initial price announcement. Another key factor influencing the decision to conceal pricing information was the rise of grey markets and scam shops that tried to sell manor lords "pre-orders". These unauthorized sellers often engage in deceptive practices and may deceive unsuspecting players. By not publicly disclosing prices, Hooded Horse aims to reduce the spread of such scams and protect players from fraudulent activity.
Despite not revealing the price, Bender assured the community that Hooded Horse has never adopted a AAA pricing model for its games and has no plans to do so. In addition, the studio has historically offered a 10% to 25% discount on the release during the early access version. Bend's message highlights transparency, fair pricing practices, and a commitment to ensuring that players can enjoy the Manor Lords and all of their exciting features without worrying about overpriced or fraudulent booking plans.
With over 3 million Manor Lords wishlists on Steam, Hooded Horse's approach to managing expectations and pricing underscores its commitment to building positive relationships with players. As the release date approaches, players may be curious to know how much Manor Lords will cost.
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Slavic magic
Synopsis: Slavic Magic is a Polish video game developer that has been active in the market since 2024.
One of its first projects was the game Lords of the Manor.
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Poland
Representative work: "Lord of the Manor"