Manor Lords: How to Fix Stuck Ox Bug in Manor Lords?

Oxen are the workhorses of your medieval village in Manor Lords – they haul heavy loads of timber and stone that keep your town growing. However, there may be instances where your ox suddenly stops working, which can disrupt your plans. This guide will explore the reasons behind the stuck ox bug and provide potential fixes to get these creatures moving again.

Why Won't My Ox Work?

There are a few reasons why oxen may glitch out and become stuck in Manor Lords:

• Lack of Assigned Worker: Oxen, like most workplaces, requires an assigned family to function. Sometimes, re-assigning workers to the Hitching Post or Stable can resolve the issue.
• Ox Handler "Waiting" Bug: In some cases, your ox (and its handler) may simply stand still with the status message "Waiting." This behavior is considered a bug, and reloading a recent save may help kickstart their movement.
• The Case of the Dead (But Not Really): Ox During raids, oxen can become casualties. If your Hitching Posts and Stables continue to count the dead oxen as "assigned," it can prevent new oxen from being assigned, causing disruptions.

Fixes to Try

• Step 1: Ensure Assigned Worker - Make sure there is a worker family assigned to your Hitching Post or Stable. Sometimes, unassigning and re-assigning them can help resolve the issue.
• Step 2: Reload Save - Quitting and reloading a recent save can often solve various early access glitches, including stuck oxen.
• Step 3: Temporary Unassignment - If you have multiple oxen, try temporarily unassigning a few. Reducing the load on the system may sometimes help resolve the issue.
• Step 4: Relocate or Rebuild - Occasionally, moving your Hitching Post or Stable, or even rebuilding it entirely, may help resolve the stuck ox bug.
• Step 5: Community Support - Manor Lords is still in development, and bugs are expected. If you encounter this bug and find a solution not mentioned here, consider sharing it with the community to help others facing similar issues.