DESCRIPTION

Lords of the Realm II is a medieval-era strategy game combining turn-based resource management and both real-time field battles and castle sieges. You are one of five lords vying for control of a kingdom in 1268 A.D. Starting with one meager county, you must gradually expand your power and influence by amassing an army and conquering nearby counties. Gathering iron, wood, and stone lets you create fortifications and weapons, while fields and cattle help sustain the populace. Changing seasons and cataclysmic events such as fires, droughts, or flooding can ruin infrastructure, potentially undermining your objectives. You must also carefully balance rations and tax levels to maintain a steady income without upsetting loyal subjects, who may decide to revolt. The single-player campaign spans eight realms, from Quaintville and Ireland to England and Germany. Up to four would-be monarchs can battle each other via LAN or modem. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide