In the original, you could coast on dairy farms. Not here. You need massive bakeries (wheat -> mill -> bakery) to sustain population booms. A single baker can feed 50 peasants. You will need 100 bakers. Build your industrial sector deep behind your keep, because the AI will target your granaries first.
Resources are scarce. You will be forced to conquer neutral stockpiles while defending a constantly bleeding frontier. The new units shine here. A single Saracen Horseman raid can wipe out an enemy quarry, but a single misplaced Templar can bankrupt your treasury. These missions require micro-management so intense that the game practically demands you learn hotkeys you never used in the original. Stronghold- Crusader Extreme
If you purchase Stronghold: Crusader HD today, look for the "Extreme Trail" button. It is right next to the "Custom Campaign" option. Click it. Build a wall. Pray to the RTS gods for mercy. In the original, you could coast on dairy farms
: A new string of 20 missions specifically designed to test elite players' tactical management under extreme pressure. Pros & Cons Stronghold Crusader Extreme Review - IGN A single baker can feed 50 peasants