Conqueror 1066: Player Guide

Welcome to Conqueror 1066, an action-adventure game where history, strategy, and combat converge in the year 1066. You are a Norman knight, an elite soldier in William the Conqueror's army, tasked with the monumental mission of conquering England. Your journey will take you through lush countrysides, besieged fortresses, and into the heart of epic battles. Your decisions will shape the future of England.

Missions Overview

1. The Beaches of Pevensey

Objective: Secure a foothold on the English shore.

Challenges: Navigate the coastline defenses, overcome the local militia.

Key Decisions: Choose to launch a direct assault or use diplomacy to sway the local lords.

2. The March Inland

Objective: Move your forces inland, ensuring safe passage for supplies and reinforcements.

Challenges: Ambushes by Saxon warriors, navigating the difficult terrain.

Key Decisions: Opt for stealthy movement at night or fortify your caravan and move by day.

3. The Siege of York

Objective: Lay siege to the city of York, a strategic Viking stronghold.

Challenges: Breaching the city's defenses, managing siege equipment.

Key Decisions: Negotiate with the Vikings for a peaceful surrender or storm the city by force.

4. The Battle of Stamford Bridge

Objective: Intercept and defeat the Viking army returning from their raid into Mercia.

Challenges: Quick maneuvering to catch the Vikings by surprise, dealing with the harsh weather conditions.

Key Decisions: Launch a full-frontal attack or divide your forces for a pincer movement.

5. The Battle of Hastings

Objective: The final showdown against the Saxon army led by King Harold Godwinson.

Challenges: Overcoming the Saxon shield wall, adapting to the dynamic battlefield.

Key Decisions: Use your cavalry effectively, decide when to commit your reserves.

Quests

Throughout your journey, you will encounter various side quests and missions that will test your mettle and provide valuable resources and allies. Keep an eye out for these opportunities to strengthen your position and gain the support of the local populace.

Quest: The Lost Heirloom of Wessex

Background:

Rumors have reached your ears of a powerful heirloom, the Crown of Wessex, believed to bestow the wearer with the allegiance of England's most influential lords. Such an artifact could turn the tide in favor of William the Conqueror. However, it's hidden deep within the Saxon stronghold of Rochester Castle, a formidable fortress under the command of a loyal Saxon lord, Aethelred the Stubborn.

Objectives:

Gather Information: Start by visiting the local tavern in the nearby village of Strood. Here, you'll need to persuade the innkeeper to reveal the secrets of Rochester Castle's defenses and the location of the heirloom.
Recruit Allies: The mission's success requires more than brute force. You'll need allies. Rescue Edwin, a skilled archer, and Godric, a defector from the Saxon army, both willing to join your cause for the right price or persuasion.
Infiltrate Rochester Castle: Utilize stealth to enter the castle grounds, avoiding detection by the guards. Find the secret passage as hinted by the innkeeper, leading to the castle's undercroft.
Secure the Crown of Wessex: The heirloom is guarded in the castle's treasury, protected by puzzles and traps left by its Saxon guardians. Solve the ancient puzzles to access the treasury.
Escape the Castle: With the crown in hand, evade or fight your way out of the castle. Aethelred the Stubborn will not let the heirloom go easily, culminating in a confrontation with the Saxon lord.

Quest Completion:

Return the Crown of Wessex to William the Conqueror. As a reward, you will gain his favor, unlocking new missions and receiving a piece of legendary equipment, along with a substantial amount of gold.

Key Choices and Consequences:

How you deal with Aethelred the Stubborn: Killing him will demoralize the Saxon defenders but make you a feared figure among potential Saxon allies. Convincing him to join William's cause or imprisoning him offers different rewards and alters the political landscape.
The fate of the Crown of Wessex: Presenting it to William strengthens your position and the Norman conquest. Keeping the crown for yourself opens a hidden questline with high risk but potentially greater power.

Quest Mechanics:

Stealth and Combat: Players must balance stealth approaches with direct combat. Being detected can make the quest more difficult but not impossible.
Puzzle Solving: The treasury's puzzles require players to interact with the environment, decode ancient Saxon riddles, and manipulate mechanical devices.
Dialogue Choices: Persuasion and intimidation play key roles, affecting the availability of allies, the ease of infiltration, and the final confrontation's outcome.

Rewards:

Legendary Equipment: A weapon or armor piece with unique abilities.
Gold and Resources: To be used for purchasing equipment, upgrading your camp, or recruiting soldiers.
Political Influence: Success will ease future missions against Saxon strongholds and open new alliances.

Embark on "The Lost Heirloom of Wessex" to sway the balance of power in Conqueror 1066, navigating the fine line between audacity and strategy to secure victory for William the Conqueror.

Controls

Movement

WASD: Move your character
Shift: Sprint
Space: Jump / Climb

Combat

Left Mouse Button (LMB): Basic attack
Right Mouse Button (RMB): Block / Parry
Middle Mouse Button (MMB): Special ability (varies by weapon)
Q: Quick dodge
E: Interact / Use item

Strategy

Tab: Open the map and objectives
F: Signal troops to follow / hold position
G: Use the horn to call for horse
C: Crouch / Stealth mode

Miscellaneous

I: Inventory
M: Open missions menu
Esc: Pause menu

Tips for Success

Explore Thoroughly: The English countryside is filled with hidden paths, resources, and allies willing to aid your cause.
Upgrade Your Equipment: Loot fallen enemies and visit blacksmiths to enhance your armor and weapons.
Choose Wisely: Your decisions have lasting effects on the game's world and its inhabitants. Think carefully about the consequences.
Master Combat: Practice blocking, dodging, and using your special abilities. Knowing when to attack and when to defend can turn the tide of battle.

Embark on your journey to change the course of history in Conqueror 1066. Your valor and strategic acumen will determine the fate of England. Godspeed, knight.