Players earn resource points and influence within a faction by completing quests and winning battles within a faction's geographical region. Instead, the module uses a system called 'resource points,' which reflect a player's reputation and influence within a faction. Quest givers in each faction also take their inspiration from the novels, including major characters such as Elrond of Rivendell or King Theoden of Rohan to minor characters like Gothmog the orc or the dwarven King Dain Ironfoot.Ī player kneels before King Theoden of Rohan. Dwarves have exceptional gear, but can't ride mounts.' These elements allow for very different playing experiences depending on a character's race and faction. Smaller orcs can't wear armors designed for big guys, but can ride some beasts instead. Some have weak troops, but you can hire many. According to the manual for TLD, 'Some factions provide excellent soldiers, but in small numbers. The developers state that, by design, the factions are not balanced.

Also, there are unique faces and skins for every faction and you can't make an orc look like an elf or vice versa.Įach choice at character creation brings with it some benefits and drawbacks. For instance, a player could choose to be a man from the fortress city of Minas Tirith, an orc in the service of Saruman, a dwarf from the Iron Hills, or any of several other race and homeland combinations. Each of those choices brings different starting equipment as well as an alignment with one of the game's 19 factions. Players can fill the role of the pillaging orc in TLD.Īt game start, the player can choose to fight for 'The Dawn of a New Era' (good) or 'The Twilight of Man' (evil).įrom there, the player can choose his or her race and homeland.

The Last Days features a number of noteworthy changes to character creation and game mechanics from the standard Mount&Blade game.

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