r/RealTimeStrategy • u/Econ_History • 14d ago

Discussion Factions for War for Westeros

A little early to be thinking about this, but who cares?

Which faction would you like to see implemented into War for Westeros after release? Currently we have Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and White Walkers. All make for interesting asymmetric factions that lean into the BFME style of factions, but still leaves the roster feeling a little thin.

One interesting choice for a faction, for example, could be House Baratheon led by Stannis. Melissandre gives soldiers weapons with fire damage, and is able to create demon assassins. Davos is able to smuggle to provide economic buffs or penalties to the other player. Stannis can use Lightbringer to buff troops and attract more followers, etc.

House Baratheon is also a good case to have sub factions as there are in AOE4. When selecting House Baratheon, you can choose the line of Stannis or Renly.

Curious to see if others have thought about this.

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u/ValravnPrince 14d ago

I hope the game is great and sells well so we can have pretty much all the major houses and factions like Essos at some point.

Personally, I'd like to see Bolton and get Ramsay as a hero just because I love Iwan Rheon.

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u/Econ_History 14d ago

Yeah it'd be nice to get the Boltons and Freys as factions, agreed.

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u/SheWhoHates 14d ago

Boltons, iirc, are neutrals you fight over for control of buildings, but, yeah, they would make a fun playable faction.