a moderated Citroen Saxo is still a Citroen Saxo.
Bannerlord is pretty awful and development hasn't changed anything major for months which is unbelievably slow for an "Early access" game
Well I don't really agree, I've got a bit less than 100hrs of MP on bannerlord at this point and it's defintely getting there. I fail to see where the game is awful, because hitboxes are clearer than ever, there are close to no pokes, and feints are easier to dodge/block as well as more natural than on native. Also, multiplayer skirms are getting more and more interesting as the competitive community is starting to develop.
I would agree on a few 2h nerfs but other than that, objectively, it's defo improving. You may not like it, that's up to you but I wouldn't call the game awful.
I also personally don't believe nw players should ask for a 'retextured nw'. NW is a DLC for Warband, S&M will be a MOD for a game that's come out 10 years after. Trying to duplicate the exact same mecanics would be a huge step back, and one that isn't even sure of being compatible with the new game's mecanics.