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[Note - Post images are still using the originals on the official site, however they have been saved and will be replaced later.]
Getting Started
The first step in building your kingdom is selecting your Lord Name. Once you’ve selected a Lord Name you will need to enter in a name for your base. Choose your Lord Name wisely because once one has been selected you will not be able to change it.
Your base name can be changed by selecting the “Lord Management” button at the bottom of the screen once you’ve entered the game.
Once you’ve selected a name for yourself and your kingdom you will need to assign a strategist. Your strategist will serve as your first Warlord and advisor as you complete the Koihime Musou’s tutorial. Choose wisely! Each Warlord has its own Ougi (Special Abilities) and preferred unit type. Some are more suited for defense rather than offense, and may favor offensive unit types over defensive unit types. Remember though that this is just the first of many Warlords you will have the opportunity to come across in Koihime Musou!
The next step is to select a Kingdom to serve. Besides choosing your Lord Name, this is one of the most important decisions you will make. The Kingdom you select will decide where you can place your base on the map at the start of the game, the ruler you serve under, and who you can ally yourself with. If you plan to play Koihime Musou with your friends, make sure you all agree on a Kingdom before advancing past this step.
Once you’ve selected a Kingdom you will be given the option to choose where your base in your Kingdom’s territory in reference to other game territories. Boldness is rewarded here so if you choose to throw yourselves at the front line you will receive more gold at the start of the game. Gold can be used early on to purchase Warlords and progress your Clan’s level.
Front Line: Being on the front line also means you will come into contact with your enemy (Including PC enemies) much quicker, which means more experience but the potential to be attacked more frequently. (Recommended for players who enjoy PvP encounters)
Mid Line: Alternatively, if you choose to place your base mid field, you will receive less gold but be further away from the action. This will give you more time for uninterrupted advancement, but will also limit the amount of experience you can gain. (Recommended for players who enjoy a mix of PvP and PvE)
Rearguard: The last option is to place your character in the rearguard. The rearguard is your Kingdom’s last line of defense against invaders. The bases that form the rearguard are almost completely out of harm’s way early in the game and will have more uninterrupted time to create their kingdoms than any of the positions on the map, but it will come at the cost of additional gold and experience gained early on. (PvE/Base construction option)
When choosing a location, be sure to pick that one that appeals most to your play style!
[Note - Post images are still using the originals on the official site, however they have been saved and will be replaced later.]
Getting Started
The first step in building your kingdom is selecting your Lord Name. Once you’ve selected a Lord Name you will need to enter in a name for your base. Choose your Lord Name wisely because once one has been selected you will not be able to change it.
Your base name can be changed by selecting the “Lord Management” button at the bottom of the screen once you’ve entered the game.
Once you’ve selected a name for yourself and your kingdom you will need to assign a strategist. Your strategist will serve as your first Warlord and advisor as you complete the Koihime Musou’s tutorial. Choose wisely! Each Warlord has its own Ougi (Special Abilities) and preferred unit type. Some are more suited for defense rather than offense, and may favor offensive unit types over defensive unit types. Remember though that this is just the first of many Warlords you will have the opportunity to come across in Koihime Musou!
The next step is to select a Kingdom to serve. Besides choosing your Lord Name, this is one of the most important decisions you will make. The Kingdom you select will decide where you can place your base on the map at the start of the game, the ruler you serve under, and who you can ally yourself with. If you plan to play Koihime Musou with your friends, make sure you all agree on a Kingdom before advancing past this step.
Once you’ve selected a Kingdom you will be given the option to choose where your base in your Kingdom’s territory in reference to other game territories. Boldness is rewarded here so if you choose to throw yourselves at the front line you will receive more gold at the start of the game. Gold can be used early on to purchase Warlords and progress your Clan’s level.
Front Line: Being on the front line also means you will come into contact with your enemy (Including PC enemies) much quicker, which means more experience but the potential to be attacked more frequently. (Recommended for players who enjoy PvP encounters)
Mid Line: Alternatively, if you choose to place your base mid field, you will receive less gold but be further away from the action. This will give you more time for uninterrupted advancement, but will also limit the amount of experience you can gain. (Recommended for players who enjoy a mix of PvP and PvE)
Rearguard: The last option is to place your character in the rearguard. The rearguard is your Kingdom’s last line of defense against invaders. The bases that form the rearguard are almost completely out of harm’s way early in the game and will have more uninterrupted time to create their kingdoms than any of the positions on the map, but it will come at the cost of additional gold and experience gained early on. (PvE/Base construction option)
When choosing a location, be sure to pick that one that appeals most to your play style!