You may have read that Mount & Blade, the coolest medieval sim ever, is getting multiplayer support sometime this year. I really, really hope this game gets some kind of ladder system. Right now, I see M&B as a kind of cross between Pokemon and Warhammer 40,000 – That is, I’ve trained my character to be incredibly awesome, and I’ve collected a vast army that has yet to lose a battle. Fun stuff.

Now, Lord Alex of the Nords, as I stated, has yet to lose a battle, and since I sincerely hope to kick every single one of your asses in online multiplayer, I’ve decided to be generous and share a few tips with you that may lead to some of you actually standing a chance:
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You know that addictive as sin medival warfare/life simulator released by that indie group founded by a husband and wife team? It just got better. They’ve announced a new expansion.The main focus of it is going to be not a campaign, but multiplayer battles.

Yes children, you read right. Multiplayer battles in Mount & Blade. The main thing everyone has ever wanted, to joust with their friends and couch a spear right into <insert friends username>’s crowned jewels will be available as soon as summer, as late as autumn.

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It looks like Mount and Blade is on sale right now, and after one of you guys gave it a glowing review, I think I’ll give it a shot.

I’m installing it right now. If you’re looking for something to fill a boring weekend, why not give it a try?