Dear Guys from Overhype Studios,
you are dear to me :-)
I am extremely enthusiastic when it comes the rapidly growing modding community (and a bit shocked at times by what seems to be possible).
If what I read is correct, you even help some of the modders out (great!). At the same time I’m a bit worried that after the next DLC and with the active modding community you are returning for good to your new project (which of course will be awesome as well). But that is another topic all together.
With modding in general, if you take a look at other games, there are always mods that are considered “must have”. It might be a bit too early as to say which ones are going to be essential for BB, but I would really like you to consider adding these ones yourself as an option (!) to the basis BB. That way mods play the role of things that are a matter of taste and new content more than improving (some) lacking (sorry ;)) gameplay and quality of life improvements.
What comes to mind are some of the functionalities of
“Company Formations” (by ruletot)
“Tryout talents” (by ruletot)
“Scoutable Locations” (again ruletot, what a guy!)
More options to auto pause (e.g. “Mount n Blade Pause” by AdamMil01)
and many of the often requested improvements provided by “Autopilot” (by AdamMil01)
and more options to configurator your campaign are always appreciated (as long as they are stable, e. g. “Campaign Tweakster” by Zeros90)
Maybe some of them could come with the official free Update along the DLC release.