Medieval Shepherd is a realistic and grounded simulation of pastoral life in the Middle Ages. Beyond the peaceful grazing lands lies a world defined by scarcity, disease, and constant threat. Survival depends on your ability to coordinate with your dogs, manage your resources, and defend your flock against both wild predators and bandits.
TACTICAL SHEPHERDING & COMMAND SYSTEM
Your dogs are an extension of your will. Using a dedicated command system, you can issue precise orders to your canine companions:
Herd: Direct the flock toward specific pastures.
Come & Follow: Keep your protectors close during transitions.
Wait & Stay: Position your dogs strategically to cover blind spots. Mastering these inputs is vital to keeping your sheep safe in a world where a single stray can attract disaster.
DIVERSE BREEDS & UNIQUE TRAITS
Not all dogs are created equal. Choose from various breeds, each with distinct characteristics that change your gameplay strategy:
Intelligence: High-intel breeds react faster to commands and manage complex flock movements with ease.
Strength & Protection: Power-focused breeds are your heavy hitters, capable of enduring more damage and dealing lethal blows to predators.
Agility: Essential for gathering stray sheep quickly across vast terrains.
BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL
When the wolves howl or the bandits emerge from the treeline, peace ends. You do not just watch the fight; you lead it.
Active Combat: Fight alongside your dogs using a variety of medieval weaponry, including bows and spears.
Varied Threats: Defend your livelihood against intelligent wolf packs and desperate human raiders looking to steal your assets.
A LIVING, BRUTAL ECONOMY
Trade is not a menu; it is a journey.
Physical Markets: Travel to local villages to buy and sell sheep, purchase essential fodder, and manage your own food supplies.
Dynamic Realism: Experience an economy influenced by the harsh realities of the Middle Ages. Famines and plagues can sweep through the land, causing prices to skyrocket and resources to vanish, forcing you to adapt your strategy to survive.
CRAFTING & HOMESTEAD PROGRESSION
Life on the trail requires self-sufficiency.
Resource Processing: Utilize basic crafting to turn the hunt into survival. Produce leather from hides and cook meat over the campfire to maintain your strength.
Base Expansion: Improve and grow your base of operations. While you follow a structured expansion path, increasing the size and efficiency of your homestead is the only way to support a growing flock and better defenses.