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Underdog XP

This mod completely overhauls how characters earn experience in battle, making progression more realistic, organic, and rewarding. Instead of flat XP gains, your generals now earn experience based on performance, tactical efficiency, and the challenge they face.

Take command, fight smarter, and earn experience that truly reflects your skill on the battlefield.

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In the base game, most battles — especially auto-resolved ones — grant a flat 500 XP regardless of difficulty or losses. This removes any incentive to fight skillfully or minimize casualties.

With this mod:

• Winning against the odds grants higher rewards.
  
• Keeping your losses low compared to the enemy increases XP gained.
  
• Overwhelming victories against weaker foes yield smaller rewards.

This encourages smarter, cleaner battles where efficiency and strategy truly matter.

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• Realism enthusiasts:
For players seeking a more authentic and balanced experience — not just overwhelming the AI with superior forces.

• Tactical players:
The system grants maximum experience when your casualties are up to 25x lower than the enemy’s. Because every life counts.

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+ Bonus XP when fighting as the underdog (maxed when your army is up to 5x weaker).
+ Bonus XP for suffering fewer losses than the AI (maxed when your army strengh loss is up to to x25 times less).
+ 30% XP in siege battles.
+ 10% XP in night battles.
- 50% XP in auto-resolved battles.

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• AI uses the mod.
  
• Compatible with most unit mods (except those that overwrite campaign_experience_triggers.lua).
  
• Radious should be compatible (untested).
  
• Save compatible.
  
• Load this mod at the top of your mod list.

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