D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator - Prime Gaming

Description and Tech Sheet

In this remarkable kingdom simulator, your goal is to become Emperor.

Game Specifications for D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator
Title	D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator
Alternative Titles	Stronghold, Dungeons & Dragons: Stronghold
Genre	Kingdom Simulator, City Building, Real-Time Strategy, Role-Playing Game
Developer	Stormfront Studios
Publisher	SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Release Date	1993
Platform	PC, DOS
Engine	Unknown
Description	A hybrid kingdom simulator combining elements of city building, role-playing games, and strategy games based on Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition rules.
Perspective	Top-down isometric view with triangular wireframe colored tiles.
Core Mechanics	Build and expand a stronghold/kingdom Manage resources and population Construct various buildings and structures Recruit and train units for combat Engage in strategic warfare Gain experience and level up units Time control (speed up or pause)
Party Size	Up to five playable characters (party leaders)
Vassals	Up to four named vassals with their own keeps
Win Conditions	Achieve the title of Emperor Wipe out all opposing strongholds Combination of both objectives depending on alignment
Difficulty Modes	Peaceful Aggressive Hostile
Character Customization	Create a baron or baroness character Choose from D&D 1st edition classes and races
Character Classes Available	Mages Clerics Thieves Fighters Elves (Fighter/Mage combination) Dwarves (Fighters with mining abilities) Halflings (Farmers with thief abilities)
Leveling System	Max Level: 36 Level Titles: Level 1 (Rank Amateur) to Level 36 (Supreme Expert) Experience Gain Methods: Defeating monsters in combat, Training in constructed facilities Level Benefits: Better spells, Increased hit points, Better armor and weapons
Buildings	Categories: Housing, Defensive structures, Resource production, Training facilities Takeover System: Can claim ownership of enemy buildings after defeating humanoid opponents
Terrain System	Types: Water, Plains, Mountains, Hills Terrain Effects: Affects development possibilities and building placement Map Generation: Random map generator included
Resource Management	Food production, Gold/currency, Minerals (gems, iron, gold)
Exploration	Building towers to survey land, Discovering enemy strongholds, Mining resources from rocks
Opponents	AI Ranking: Ranked by intelligence level Opponent Types: Humanoid, Monsters, Other player-controlled kingdoms Behavior: Higher intelligence opponents are more aggressive
Combat Indicators	Combat Active: Flashing red and white dots Disease Status: Yellow dots indicate infected units
Graphics	Map Construction: Triangular wireframe colored tiles, Visual Feedback: Unit portraits
Interface	Map Display: Large red square (main castle), small red squares (keeps/monster strongholds), brown lines (walls), Controls: Click-based interface
Save System	Unknown
Base Game Content	Multiple map difficulties, Random map generator, Campaign against named villain (Mindark)
Language	English
Digital Distribution	GOG.com, Steam
Physical Release	Original retail release
Notes	The game was originally released in 1993 and remains available on modern digital platforms. It represents a unique hybrid of city building, RPG, and strategy game design influenced by SimCity and Civilization series, adapted to the Dungeons & Dragons universe.