This application presents a narrative of an impoverished character who begins their journey as a homeless tramp without any possessions or support. The primary goal is survival, driving the player to pursue work opportunities such as chopping wood, grazing livestock, and harvesting crops. Each effort to work builds the character's reputation, allowing them access to more lucrative employment options that can help secure basic needs like food and clothing, and eventually, a place to call home.
In addition to traditional labor, there are alternative routes to financial gain, including engaging in theft and robbery. Players can form a gang which can attract the attention of a local lord. Upon discovery of their exploits, the lord might recruit them for raids against rival settlements. This illicit work allows players to earn gold and land, providing choices on how to spend their accumulated wealth, whether on pleasures or investments in building a business enterprise like a bakery.
As the player's gang expands its notoriety, they can effectively transform into an army, gaining opportunities to embark on more significant campaigns such as a crusade. A victorious return from such endeavors can set the stage for bold ambitions, including challenging the current feudal rulers and striving for the ultimate goal of sovereignty as king or emperor, transforming a once-empty dream into a tangible reality.
Gameplay involves managing three key resources: health, fame, and money. Maintaining health is essential to participate in various activities, including work and military campaigns. Fame opens up better job prospects and ownership of properties, while money fuels all endeavors. Players must strategize by working, acquiring necessary equipment, participating in military ventures often requiring recruitment of soldiers, and making wise investments. The game encourages players to enjoy the experience while supporting the developer through positive feedback.