Are there enough mods to make the game feel like a complete product?

[enigmafirst]

I know this game is considered early access and there has been multiple patch updates and changes. However there are still bugs a some things seem like it can really use some changes or enhancements. So from a modder's perspective:

 

Are there enough mods available to where one can use and say that this game feels like a successfully complete and not an early access game?

 

[SteelBlood2]

I've ran this game with a LOT of mods, and the answer is both yes and no. A lot of fixes have already been implemented by modders and updates, as well as a lot of features. However with frequent updates to the game, it destabilizes a lot of mods. And a lot of mods already have dependencies on other mods, so if one mod doesn't work, or needs time because of big changes in the weekly update, it can cause a chain effect of issues with mods that have a dependency on it. There are also a lot of things mods haven't fixed yet. There are still serious balance issues and most the perks still don't work, though there are mods that fix some.

 

A lot of mods you can't remove safely either still. There is a mod that is supposed to help fix saves, but it seems mostly abandoned. Someone else has continued work on it and has files on Github, but many people have experienced issues/crashes with those files. I had a save with a lot of hours in it, but an update to one of my mods broke it, and the save fixer mod crashes my game so I'd have to start over. I'm not going to though because I know I'd have to start over again soon.

 

I wouldn't expect to get a full playthrough yet, though you could get decently far and get some fun hours in. I'd wait till more perks are implemented, either through mods or updates, and mods are able to be removed safely. Better balancing would be nice but everyone has their own balance.

 

For reference, I've created mods myself for games like Skyrim and Total War Warhammer II (though not bannerlord), and mod the hell out of any game I can. I got 240+ mods running smoothly on Fallout 4. I have more hours troubleshooting mods than some of the games I've played so I usually know what to look for. I've also checked the nexus everyday so I've seen most the mods that have been released. And I have to say, the modding scene for Bannerlord is GREAT. The fact that modders have done so much without even proper modding tools blows my mind, as well as the amount of mods already released. I'd say it could be possible within a month, but currently it feels like I'm playing Jenga due to stability.

 

In a month or 2, possibly could be playable. In a year, great. After a few years, could have more replayability than skyrim.

Edited April 30, 2020 by SteelBlood2