Barony FAQ
Q: Where can I find your privacy policy?
A: You can find the latest version of our privacy policy by following this link.
Q: May I have a game key (or several) in exchange for coverage of your game?
A: As a matter of policy we do not distribute game keys via Email requests in exchange for any kind of publicity. All requests for free keys will not be answered.
Q: What's your policy on monetized Barony gameplay videos on sites like YouTube?
A: You can create Let's Plays and other gameplay videos and monetize them however you want and you don’t need our permission.
Q: When I try to play Barony, I get a message box with critical error nonsense! What should I do?
A: Check your install directory for a file called log.txt. Often times near the end of the document, there will be an obvious clue as to why the game failed to load, and a common solution is to simply update your video drivers and try again. Otherwise, please send us an email or ask on our Discord and we will try to help you with your problem.
Q: I've found a bug in the game, where should I report it?
A. We maintain an official Bugtracker for the game on GitHub. We'd be happy if you used that instead of just shooting us an email since those tend to get lost over time, whereas filing a bug report on the tracker will allow us to keep track of it forever.
Q: I see on your website that Barony is now open source! Does that mean the whole game is free to download and share with others?
A: No, the original game assets (models, sounds, music, art, etc.) are NOT free to share with others as they are still under copyright. Only the source code is free, so you can make game mods and share them with others, but you cannot download the entire original game for free.
Q: This game is hard, is it actually winnable? Is it just based on luck?
A: Yes, it is winnable, and no, your ability to win is not luck-based. At its core, Barony is about risk management, and with more experience you will be better able to gauge risks and make safer or more efficient choices to help you survive.
Q: Can you include an easy mode in the game?
A: There are numerous customization options and cheat codes you can use to reduce the difficulty yourself, if you wish. Check the “Game Flags” button in the game lobby before starting the game, or after you’ve begun a game, go to Settings > Game. Note some game settings will disable achievements or shorten the game!
Q: Would you please add this favorite new feature of mine? I promise it's cool.
A: We believe you! But we're working on other stuff right now, so we probably don't have the time. Sorry!
Thanks to the open-source codebase and mod capabilities of Barony, you can probably add it yourself; Alternatively get help to do so on one of our many discussion boards.
Q: Are there any new updates coming in the future?
A: Turning Wheel LLC is actively working on Barony to add more features and content as of 2023.
Q: I want to be part of a Barony community to find people to play or discuss the game.
Is there a Discord?
A: Yes! Feel free to share the invite with other cool Barony people: https://discord.gg/P55tcYD
Q: Is this game dead? I don't see anybody playing in the Lobby Browser!
A: Barony multiplayer games do not support drop-in / drop-out play. As a result, the multiplayer browser will often be empty since most people don't sit around in lobbies all day. Use Discord if you’re looking to coordinate pick-up groups, or simply open your own lobby and wait a while!
