Sound The Alarm

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,229 endorsements) 📥 250,302 downloads 📌 v1.5.1 📅 4/8/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Alpine Softworks · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/14/2020 📅 Created: 4/8/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1📦 Mod Configuration Menu v4 Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 92 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Sound The Alarm

Bannerlord Alert System

Sound The Alarm aims to bring the important information to the player by displaying a popup automatically if one of their fiefs are under attack (either directly owned by the player, or if the player is the leader of the kingdom whose fiefs are under attack) and when a war/peace declaration is signed, either by the AI, or by the faction that the player is currently in.

Helpful for those who might miss the small banner that appears when one of the fiefs are raided/under siege, or the message that appears as text in the bottom left when war/peace is declared.

By default, when the popup appears the game is paused automatically. This functionality however can be toggled on/off via the config file, or by using ModLib or Mod Configuration Menu v4 (depending on the version).

As of Version 1. 0. 6, Sound The Alarm now contains a version that fully integrates ModLib for easily changing mod values in-game.

As of Version 1. 5. 1a, the ModLib integration is replaced with Mod Configuration Menu v4 as a dependency to reduce issues with Mod updates breaking the mod/game.

If you enjoy the mod, leaving a comment or endorsement is the best way to show your support.

How to use

At any time, if one of your fiefs are attacked either under siege or being raided, an alert will show up informing you that this is the case and you can respond either by closing the window, or by selecting the 'Track' option to track where that fief is located. Likewise, whenever a war is declared or when peace is signed between empires.

Installation

Install via Vortex mod manager or by dragging and dropping the SoundTheAlarm folder into the Mount & Blade II Bannerlord/Modules folder.

For those using the ModLib Integrated version, you will need to have ModLib installed and loaded before Sound The Alarm.

For those using the Mod Configuration Menu v4 dependent versions, you will need to have MCMv4 and it's dependencies (Harmony, ButterLib, and UIExtender) installed and loaded before Sound the Alarm. ModLib is no longer required for this version.

Translations

For those wishing to create translations for this mod, you are free to do so, however you must list Sound The Alarm as a requirement and the files you wish to upload to nexus must only be the sta_strings.xml file located in the SoundTheAlarm\ModuleData folder.

Thus your folder structure should look like the following:

- SoundTheAlarm

- ModuleData

- Languages

- <your_language_code> (for example: "DE", "PL", "TR")

- sta_strings.xml

Compatibility

If you are experiencing crashes on startup, please read and act on all the information below. If the problem still persists, please let me know by leaving a post with as much information as possible.

Unblock .dll files for each of your mods

Sometimes, Windows will automatically block downloaded .dll files from the internet for security reasons. As Bannerlord uses .dll files for modding, it is worth checking to see if this issue is happening with you.

  • []Go to Mount & Blade II Bannerlord\Modules folder.

    []For each mod you have installed, enter into it's folder, then into the bin folder, then into the Win64_Shipping_Client folder.

    []In this folder contains the mods .dll files, right-click the .dll (for multiple .dll files do them one at a time) and click Properties

    []If the .dll file is blocked, there will be a a section at the bottom of the Properties window that looks like this.

  • Click unblock and repeat for each mod.

    Check the SubModule.xml file for each of your mods

    When creating mods, they must each contain a SubModule.xml file that is listed in the first directory, for e

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Sound The Alarm is a Bannerlord UI mod that automatically pops up alerts when your fiefs are under attack or when war/peace is declared, with an optional auto-pause feature. It has 7,229 endorsements and 250,302 downloads, last updated in September 2020. The mod integrates with Mod Configuration Menu v4 for in-game settings.

✨ Key Features

Displays a popup alert when any of your fiefs are under siege or being raided
Alerts you when a war or peace declaration is signed, either by the AI or your faction
Auto-pauses the game when a popup appears (can be toggled on/off)
Includes a 'Track' option in the popup to locate the threatened fief on the map
Configurable via Mod Configuration Menu v4 (or ModLib in older versions)
Installable via Vortex or manual drag-and-drop into the Modules folder

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 7,229 endorsements and 250k downloads
  • Solves a real problem—missed alerts for fief attacks and war declarations
  • Auto-pause feature is a lifesaver for multitasking players

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in September 2020—may not be compatible with the latest Bannerlord versions
  • Requires Mod Configuration Menu v4 as a dependency, which adds setup steps
  • No longer supports ModLib integration, so older setups may break
🎯 Is This For You?
For Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord players who often miss the small banner alerts during battles or map navigation. If you're a clan leader or kingdom ruler, this mod is a must-have to stay on top of threats. Skip if you prefer minimal UI changes or play without mods.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install Mod Configuration Menu v4 first, then Sound The Alarm, and ensure the load order puts MCM before this mod.
  • If you're using Vortex, let it handle the load order automatically—manual sorting can cause conflicts.
  • Test the auto-pause feature in a safe save to see if it fits your playstyle; you can disable it in the MCM settings if it gets annoying.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
Alpine Softworks
Version
1.5.1
Downloads
250,302
Endorsements
7,229
Category
User Interface
Created
4/8/2020
Updated
9/14/2020

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