Manor Lords Guide: How to Maintain Public Order

Maintaining public order is crucial for the success and growth of your settlement. Public order is a value that represents the likelihood of your population engaging in criminal activities, such as theft and looting. This guide will explain what public order is, how to check its value, and most importantly, how to maintain it at optimal levels to prevent crime from disrupting your settlement.

Understanding Public Order

When the public order value falls below 100%, there is an increased chance of criminal activities occurring within your settlement. To ensure a stable community, it is essential to keep the public order value as high as possible.

To check the current public order value in your settlement, locate the row of icons at the top of your screen. Hover your mouse over the Scales of Justice icon, which is situated between the Approval Rating and Regional Wealth icons. This will display the current public order percentage.

Strategies for Maintaining Public Order

There are several strategies you can employ to maintain a high public order value in Manor Lords:

1. Prevent Unemployment: High unemployment rates can lead to a decrease in public order. To combat this, ensure that all families in your settlement have assigned jobs. You can do this by providing ample living space through the construction of Burgage Plots and assigning settlers to available jobs.
2. Upgrade Burgage Plots: Upgrading your Burgage Plots to level 2 allows you to build Backyard Extensions, which can convert settlers into artisans. This not only creates more specialized jobs but also helps in keeping unemployment rates low.
3. Construct Administrative Buildings: Building a Manor in your settlement serves as a symbol of authority and helps maintain optimal public order conditions. This administrative structure is essential for preventing chaos and crime from taking root.
4. Limit Ale Production and Consumption: While ale production can be profitable, excessive consumption can lead to a decline in public order. To mitigate this, minimize the production of ale and limit its distribution to trade and tavern businesses. Only build taverns when necessary to upgrade your Burgage Plots.
5. Maintain High Approval Ratings: Low approval ratings can cause settlers to emigrate or turn to banditry, negatively impacting public order. To keep your population happy, ensure that they have access to adequate supplies, such as food and fuel, and provide enough housing to prevent homelessness.

Consequences of Low Public Order

Failing to maintain a high public order value can have severe consequences for your settlement, including:

• Increased crime rates and looting
• Families leaving the settlement
• Settlers turning to banditry, contributing to the overall bandit population on the map

These consequences can quickly spiral out of control, leading to a breakdown in your settlement's stability and prosperity.

Maintaining public order is a critical aspect of managing your settlement in Manor Lords. By understanding the factors that influence public order and implementing the strategies outlined in this guide, you can keep crime rates low and ensure the continued growth and success of your community. Remember to monitor your public order value regularly and take proactive steps to address any issues that may arise.