Playing Extreme requires a different mindset than the base game. Here are some quick survival strategies:
Scenario: The Rat, normally a joke lord, spawns with 5 slave drivers and unlimited slaves. Genius Strategy: Do not build castle walls. Slaves climb walls instantly. Instead, build a circle of low barracks and use Horse Archers to kite the slaves in an open field. Stronghold- Crusader Extreme
Further reading and resources
Given that we are well into the 2020s, getting Stronghold: Crusader Extreme to run on Windows 10/11 requires a small amount of tinkering, but it is absolutely possible. Playing Extreme requires a different mindset than the