[GDN] There are a couple studios work on With Fire & Sword, how is the work broken down? Is there some reason that several studios are involved? Who’s the firearms expert and who’s the diplomacy expert?
Oh... this one is a long story, and I’ll try to summarize it in a sensible way.
The game is being developed by a studio in Ukraine called "Sich Studios" lead by Maxim Gorban, Sich Studios is funded and supported by their publisher Snowberry Connection.
TaleWorlds provides engine upgrades, support, reviews builds of the game, helps balance certain aspects of the game as well as some map design, and lastly assists Paradox Interactive(the international publisher) with some of the marketing efforts.
[GDN] Anything you want to tell the fans? Perhaps something they might not be aware of or just express some general love for their fanaticism?
’Wagon Fort’ your way to success people! But seriously, Yazzy loves you, thanks to our community for making awesome mods and being so crazy with their passion for the series. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our 
community. TaleWorlds has got some great stuff cooking for now and over the next few years, so stick with us and keep modding!
[GDN] Finally, what’s the deal with CATTLE?! I can steal ’em, kill em and sell the meat, but is that really it? Why can’t I ever manage to sell them to a caravan or village?
Try finding the bovine handling gloves of greater passion +2, then we’ll talk.
I have looked everywhere for these Bovine Handling Glove of Greater Passion +2 and have yet to find them Mikail! I think you’re pulling my udders in jest.
Seriously, as always, we’d like to thank Mikail Yazbeck for taking the time to speak with us about the Mount & Blade series. I personally have enjoyed the game from that first time my character stepped foot into the past and began hacking his way to fame and fortune. Of course, I was a bit distressed when his party was wiped out he was taken prisoner, escaped and had nothing but a sword and the clothes on his back. Then again, that’s all part of the fun, right?
If you’ve got questions for Mikail and the team, drop a comment below and we’ll poke him to come read and respond.
