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Raidstead

The field manual

How to play Raidstead

Learn the systems that matter, then make your own plan. The world runs at x3 speed and continues while you are away.

Choose a play style

Your people determine unit costs, speed, defence, and economic strengths. The registration screen describes every enabled choice and marks a forgiving option for new commanders.

There is no universally best people. A defensive economy rewards patience; a raiding force rewards frequent attention; a balanced force leaves more room to change plans.

Plan the first day

  1. Raise the lowest resource fields.
  2. Keep warehouse and granary capacity ahead of the next cost.
  3. Build toward a Muster Yard and one troop line.
  4. Inspect nearby barbarian targets before choosing a raid.
  5. Join other players before a larger rival notices you.

Know who you are fighting

Human players use ordinary account names. Computer-controlled rivals are plainly labelled AI in their name and profile. Barbarian villages are neutral grey farms rather than players pretending to be people.