Meet your new Turkish Community Manager: Volkie! Volkie has arrived to watch over the Turkish Community in Conqueror’s Blade and make sure they have all the information they need, while having a few laughs along the way.
After a decade in Marketing & Business Development and another role within MY.GAMES, Volkie is now part of the Community Management team, and you may have already seen him streaming on our Twitch channel and chatting to players in our Discord.
We sat down with Volkie and chatted about everything from gaming on a Commodore 64 to his ideal Conqueror’s Blade weapon.
You’ve been part of MY.GAMES for over a year now, starting in Customer Support. How does it feel to join the Community Management team?
As professionals working with a fun spirit here in MY.GAMES; we are like a family. When I was a support team member, I was already working closely with the Community Team. Although I know the Community Team well, I am very excited to be a part of the team as a newcomer!
What has been your favourite moment in the Community Team so far?
It was the Clash event last year that the Community Team and I fought together against moderators and community members. We got beat up bad, but it was good to share the same fate as a team. I could say that the result will not be the same this time in this year’s event... Wait for it.
What do you hope to provide for and bring to the Turkish Community?
I have known the Turkish community for a long time, and I know their expectations. Although sometimes they think that I am a bot in support [chat], I will show them I am not and will always be there to listen to them. I want to be a bridge between the community and the game and have fun together.
What was the first game you ever played?
It was “Paperboy” on Commodore 64 - a newspaper delivery boy riding a bicycle in a neighbourhood throwing newspapers to the right places in front of the houses. It was really fun. After I got a PC, I started with “Prince” and “Civilization”. Those were good times.
What do you like to do for fun (apart from gaming)?
I am in love with nature and love being free. Apart from gaming, I travel with my campervan and my dog always goes with me. We are good buddies with nature.
What is your favourite Conqueror’s Blade Unit and why?
My favourite Unit is definitely the Elite Symmachean Stalwarts. They are very functional. Although they have shields and are strong defensively, they are also great for attacking every kind of Unit and Hero if you brace theirs spears at the right place and time.
If you could add a new weapon to Conqueror’s Blade, what would it be?
I like how the Iron Reapers fight, so I would add a Flail to the game. I think we have enough ranged classes, and a Flail could be a strong class against heavy armours.
You can get in touch with Volkie via Discord and catch his Turkish (TR) streams on the Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel.
Iconic Units Spotlight: Serfs
What does “iconic” mean when we discuss the many Units in Conqueror’s Blade? Is it troops who are the strongest? Or perhaps soldiers with incredible Veterancy lines and defensive skills? Or possibly, a Unit whose popularity began as a joke but who quickly became a fan favourite to bring onto the battlefield...
The Serfs were voted one of the most iconic Units by Conqueror’s Blade moderators and community managers. Just like certain pocket monsters, this unit can be evolved into a force to be reckoned with. This Rustic Era Unit has been brought into battle 708,120 times by players worldwide and annihilated a total of 11,579,770 enemy soldiers (all-time)!
The 0-Star Sword & Shield Infantry Unit may be cheap and cheerful (coming in at a ridiculously low Leadership cost of 40), but their popularity knows no bounds. They’re particularly skilled at gathering resources for their Warlord and have several defensive skills to unlock along their Veterancy lines.
In real-world history, Serfs were the lowest social class of feudal society in Medieval Europe during the 9th to 15th centuries, but unlike peasants, they were not allowed to own land and instead had to work directly for their landlords.
In Conqueror’s Blade, while Serfs may be in the lowest tier of Units, they are at the height of their powers when their charging skills are unlocked, rushing into hordes of enemies and dealing massive damage along the way.
Whether you’re just filling out your Warband Build with an inexpensive unit, or you just find the Serfs to be exceptionally talented at healing themselves with their ‘Healing Herbs’ order, there’s no doubt that this unit has mass appeal.
Learn more about the latest infantry unit to join Conqueror’s Blade in Season IX: Tyranny — the Axe Raiders.
Season IX Territory Wars: Conqueror’s City Guide
The Conqueror’s City belongs to the Tyrant, and he won’t give up control without fighting a battle for the ages. His evil reign has spread like a plague across the Borderlands, and the Conqueror’s City is the last bastion left to seize for those Houses and Alliances who seek to put an end to his rule in Season IX: Tyranny.
On November 22, Stage 5: Imperial Dawn will begin, and the Conqueror’s City can be reclaimed from the Tyrant and his rebel armies. Before you can hope to take down this threat, you’ll need to know a few things first.
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How do you participate in the Territory War for the Conqueror’s City?
Territory Wars take place every Tuesday and Saturday, and are a great way for you and your allies to increase your holdings and gain more Prestige. During Stage 5 (November 22-December 6), there will be four Territory Wars.
Before you can attack the Conqueror’s City, you must first take one of the Conqueror’s City Gates (and have enough Prestige to declare war on them). Your House or Alliance must also already possess one other fief (in addition to the Gate) in the Borderlands before you can begin this battle, so make sure you’ve expanded your empire. If a House has captured one of the four surrounding gates of the city and meets the criteria, they will then be able to declare war on the Conqueror’s City, attempt to recover it from the Tyrant, and ward off other contenders.
When will the victors be decided?
The House or Alliance that claims and holds the Conqueror’s City at the end of Stage 5 will be its sole owners until the Territory War reset, just before the start of Season X. Past victors will still be honoured in the future through a ‘Hall Of Fame’ on the official Conqueror’s Blade website.
What are the Conqueror’s City rewards for House and Alliance members and leaders?
Members of the House and Alliance which win the Conqueror’s City will receive a special Player Title. Prizes for claiming dominion over the Conqueror’s City are larger than for ordinary fiefs, and those rewards will be revealed soon.
Rewards will be calculated once the final battles have ended, and distributed after that — stay tuned to the official website for more information.
Read up on more important information on this crucial battle for the Conqueror’s City here.
25% Boosted Glory until November 22!
Get more bang for your buck and increase your Season IX Nobility faster with 25% Glory Boost until November 22!
May your battles be glorious!
Server downtime - November 19
Please be aware that from 7:00 CET on November 19 (22:00 PST 11/18), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 4 hours.
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Iconic Units Spotlight: Pike Militia
There are many exceptional Units in Conqueror’s Blade that can be considered iconic. These intrepid warriors charge into battle and make all the difference between their commanding Warlord’s victory, or their defeat.
The Pike Militia has been voted one of the most iconic Units by Conqueror’s Blade moderators and community managers, due in no small part to their incredible veterancy line, which enhances their combat proficiency. This Chivalric Era Unit has been brought into battle 434,859 times by players worldwide and annihilated a total of 41,241,695 enemy soldiers (all-time)!
The 2-Star Pikemen Unit may not seem like much at their base level, but they are invaluable and essential to many players’ builds. At a reasonable cost to buy and maintain, their leadership of a mere 110 makes them easy to recruit, and they prove their worth on the battlefield. At their minimum skill level, the Pike Militia may not seem that powerful, but put some effort into upping their Veterancy and you’ll see their potential soar. This Unit can learn how to stun foes as well as hit multiple attackers. Doctrines raise their skills even higher, eventually turning them into a formidable force.
Real-life pike-wielding bands of fighters grace the history books regularly, and were especially present in Ancient European and Asian armies, using their long reach to wipe out swathes of attackers and absorb damage.
In Conqueror’s Blade, the Pike Militia can contend with even the strongest of cavalry Units with their Stand Firm Order, stopping any charge in their path, while also possessing the Swamp trait, increasing damage inflicted to enemies on horseback and reducing the movement speed of enemies.
Get to grips with the latest melee fighters to join Conqueror’s Blade scene in Season IX: Tyranny - the Axe Raiders.
Conqueror’s Blade is Now Available on Steam in Russia and CIS!
Warlords, assemble... Conqueror’s Blade is now available to download and play for free via Steam for players in Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)!
MY.GAMES users from those regions can now jump into battle in Conqueror’s Blade on Steam with full Russian language support in-game and on Steam news articles. Western players can now also access the Russian version of the game.
Along with this, ruble (RUB) will now be supported on the Steam purchase platform for applicable countries.
Download and play on Steam today to stand against chaos in Season IX: Tyranny!
Season IX: Tyranny brought with it many changes and improvements to Territory Wars, and as we approach Stage 5 of the Seasonal Campaign (beginning November 22), there are a few rules and regulations we need to run by you before you gather your troops and advance towards the end goal - Conqueror’s City.
Important Territory War Changes
Here are the most important bits of general info on changes (in place from November 18) you need to know before you begin your preparations for the biggest and baddest battle in the Borderlands:
Reputation
Prestige
Declaring War on Regional Capitals
To declare war on any of the Regional Capitals (Augolia, Anliang), the following conditions must be met:
Determining the order of attackers for Regional Capitals
The Command House for battles over Anliang and Augolia is determined based on Alliance Prestige in the relevant region. If two Alliances have equal Prestige, whichever declared war first will rank higher.
Once the preparation period ends and the order of battles have been determined, even if an Alliance’s Prestige changes during the Territory War, this will not change the determined Command House order.
If the Command House has not successfully captured the region's capital at the end of the battle, they will automatically be placed last on the list of declarations.
During the Territory War period, if the House has met all the requirements for declaring war, and does so against a Regional Capital, they will automatically be placed last on the list of declarations.
If a House leaves the list for whatever reason, they will automatically be placed last on the list if they rejoin. If a House withdraws troops from a Regional Capital, they cannot declare war against these fiefs again for the duration of the current Territory War.
Declaring War on Conqueror’s City Gates
The first step to claiming victory over Conqueror’s City is to declare war on any of the Conqueror’s City Gates. To do so, the following conditions must be met:
Declaring War on Conqueror’s City
To stake your claim on the biggest prize of Season IX and declare war on Conqueror’s City, the following conditions must be met:
Determining the order of attackers for Conqueror’s City (preparation period)
Battles over Conqueror's City and its Gates will determine the Command House based on the total Alliance Prestige of each Alliance that has declared war.
Once the preparation period ends and the order of battles have been determined, even if the Alliance Prestige changes during the Territory War, this will not change the determined Command House order.
Determining the order of attackers for Conqueror’s City (during and after Territory War)
During Territory War
During the Territory War period, if the House has met all the requirements for declaring war, and does so against the Conqueror's Gate or Conqueror's City, they will automatically be placed last on the list of declarations.
If a House leaves the list for whatever reason, they will automatically be placed last on the list if they rejoin. If a House withdraws troops from Conqueror's City or its Gates, they cannot declare war against these fiefs again for the duration of the current Territory War.
After Territory War
If the Command House has not successfully captured a Gate or Conqueror’s City at the end of the battle, they will automatically be moved to the end of the list of declarations.
Defending by the Imperial Restorationists
Imperial Restorationists may defend Conqueror's City, the Conqueror's City Gates, or a Regional Capital, but only if they are legionaries of Decanos, Patrol Leader, or a higher rank.
When the Imperial Restorationists are defending Conqueror's City, Conqueror's Gate, or a Regional Capital, Unit Attire will not be used.
If the Imperial Restorationists lose control of Conqueror's City, a Conqueror's Gate, or a Regional Capital, they cannot regain it for the rest of the season.
Community Spotlight: Milord
Meet with your new French Community Manager: Milord! You may already know Milord from the Discord community as a Moderator, but now he’s joined the Conqueror’s Blade team full-time to provide even more support to the community.
We caught up with Milord and quizzed him about his love of MMORPGs, the complexity of Siege Battles, and pirates!
Welcome to the Conqueror’s Blade team! What has the transition been like going from Mod to CM?
Hi, thanks a lot! I’m so glad to finally join the Conqueror’s Blade team as a Community Manager! When I receive a question or feedback, my immediate reaction is often ‘OK, let’s forward it to the CM’ and then I’m like ‘Oh, wait, I am the CM now’!
Joking aside, being part of the CM team is a lot of work; there’s so much to learn, understand, and take care of. Still, I feel extremely attached and grateful to the Mod team. People there are doing an amazing job for the staff, for the community, and the game.
What made you want to join Conqueror’s Blade in a more official capacity?
I’ve always loved MMORPGs, strategy games, and action games like MOBAs. Conqueror’s Blade feels like all my favourite genres mixed together in one single game. I had a ton of fun playing this game, met awesome people, and lived thrilling online moments. Now I wish to help new players enjoy the game as much as I personally did.
What do you hope to bring to the French Conqueror’s Blade community now you’re a Community Manager?
The French community is passionate. They care about the game, they care about the guild they are part of, and veteran players really enjoy helping newcomers. I hope I can help this community grow and make them feel better heard.
Walk us through your Conqueror’s Blade build - which Units do you bring with you into battle, what weapon do you wield, what Attires do you like wearing?
I have a soft spot for Sword & Shield Units: Palace Guards, Azaps, Paladins; I like their style and their versatility. That said, my favourite Unit of all time is the Siphonariois, the flame-throwing Unit. You know what they say: ‘when life brings you lemons, burn everything to the ground!’
I like Poleaxe, not only because it’s a very elegant weapon, but also because it gives you lots of crowd control effects and a wide range of useful skills. Truly the best weapon to fight multiple opponents at the same time.
I really can’t pick just one best outfit, that’d be like deciding who’s your favourite child! Season I Knight Errant, Season V Strategos, and the Polish Hussar Rotmistrz Attires are all masterpieces.
Which do you prefer - Siege or Field Battles? And why?
I prefer Siege Battles; I find them more complex and require more tactics and teamplay than Field battles. Siege Battles also tend to be more intense and impressive since you have more players.
Give us your top three tips for a beginner Conqueror’s Blade player.
Describe your ideal Unit if you could make one from scratch.
Sword & Pistol Pirate Unit! They rush at you while shooting and then draw their sword. Most importantly, they should yell ‘YARRRR’ while charging.
You can get in touch with Milord via Discord, and catch him on the Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel along with the full team, and watch his French (FR) streams on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Conqueror’s Tales: History’s Most Notorious Tyrants
As the Borderlands quake with every step the ruthless Tyrant takes towards his next conquest in Season IX: Tyranny, so too have the tectonic plates of the real world shifted when a tyrannical leader came to the fore. The world has endured the reigns of several corrupt dictators, and the people under these rules suffered at the merciless hands of these tyrants. But who were they, and what wicked deeds did they commit?
Caligula
The Roman Emperor Caligula’s reign (37 to 41 AD) began prosperously, beloved by his people and ushering in a period of public rejoicing, but those joyful times would soon become miserable. Caligula’s exhaustive efforts to gain territory and power would quickly leave the treasury empty, leading to a public famine and crippling taxes, along with the reinstitution of treason trials — where innocent people were put to death without fair trials — for Caligula’s political gain.
All in all, Caligula weakened the Roman Empire with his unpredictable acts of insanity, insatiable lust, and claims of divinity. That is, until his assassination at the hands of the Praetorian Guard.
Genghis Khan
The Mongolian ruler and founder of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, ruled with an iron fist from 1206 to 1227 AD. His military prowess enabled his empire to blow through Asia and Europe like a storm, capturing and maintaining power until his domain covered a landmass the size of Africa. However, that power came at a cost to the citizens of his conquests, who were mercilessly slaughtered in his pursuit for domination of their lands.
As well as his official heirs, Genghis did more than dominate lands. He had several concubines with whom he sired hundreds of children. In fact, one in every 200 men alive today is a relative of Genghis Khan; possessing the same male Y chromosome. His extreme violence and large-scale domination make him the feared and respected leader he is now remembered to be.
Ivan the Terrible
The Tsar of Russia, Ivan IV, ruled from 1533 to 1584 AD, was devious in nature and severe in his actions. While the territory of Russia expanded to almost one billion acres, his arbitrary killing of those he considered a threat (even his wives and children) in the cruellest of manners such as impaling and boiling to death gave him his nomenclature. This brutality may have been a positive trait when securing new territories. Still, his paranoia and brutality have earned him a place in the history books as one of the most monstrous tyrants of all time.
