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  1. Dark Elf Elvira

    Dark Elf Elvira New Member

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    Is there any way to circumvent the max follower limit? I am aware of some followers that don't count (Worthless Mutt, familiar, etc.) But how can I get followers that refuse to join because I already have too many in my party. I am looking for cheats, a character editor, codes etc.
     
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    As far as I know the only way to circumvent the max follower number would be to create a custom background that allows you to have a higher number of followers.
     
  3. Dark Elf Elvira

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    You could edit your current background to include a follower bonus.

    {maxfollowers +5} or however many your greedy little character desires.

    :bunny:
     
  5. Dark Elf Elvira

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    Look for the file effect.mes in your Data\Rules folder. If it's not there extract it with the undat utility.

    http://rpgplanet.com/arcanum/tinkerer/tinkerer.shtml

    Find your current background and add the "maxfollowers +5" part.

    Or just pm me with your email, desired background, and desired bonus followers, and I'll send you the file with no hassles. :)

    OR I could upload it to some website for easy downloading at your convenience. Whatever.
     
  7. Dark Elf Elvira

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    I'd like a +10 maxfollowers (I know, EXTREMELY greedy) to the Miracle Operation background. Any link to download it would be awesome. Thanks to everybody for all their help. :grin:
     
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    Gotcha. Gimme like 15 minutes, gotta feed the cats.... :)
     
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    Okay....

    Go to http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/loungemei ... r=/Arcanum

    There's only one file in there. I think you need a Yahoo account to get it, if that's a problem let me know and I'll stick it somewhere else. Anyway, get the file and stick it in your Data\Rules directory in your main Arcanum folder. If it doesn't exist, create it. Should look something like:

    c:\Sierra\Arcanum\Data\Rules\

    If you're running Arcanum, quit and exit it entirely. When you load your game again the new variable should take effect.

    Let me know if there's any problem. :bunny:
     
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    Are you certain? I just clicked the link above, and I can see the file listed. Well, if a single file can be a list that is.... Are you logged into your Yahoo account?

    Oh whatever, I'll put it someplace else....
     
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    Is there a way to share it with my account (darogers44)? I still only see empty folders.
     
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    Okay, go here:

    http://www.dazzled.com/canis/

    Ignore the giant obnoxious banner ad and click the effect.zip linkie. *.mes files weren't allowed so I had to zip it.... Anyway, unzip it into the data\rules folder, same dealie as above. I KNOW the file is there because I just downloaded the blasted thing.

    :bunny: (<-bunz are kewl)

    EDIT: And I just set the Yahoo thing to share with darogers44. One of them has to work!
     
  15. Lagash

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    ...I think it isn't possible to get more than 7 legal followers... I just edited the Amulet of Leadership and 7 is the highest you can get... no matter which number you enter in the .mes file.

    ...of course once I got the Bane to join when my party was full and there were robots and a spider. But maybe the Bane is free...
     
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    Well, I have no idea about any of that, obviously.
    But I do know I like apple pie! Apple pie! Apple pie! Get your apple pies here! Apple pie anyone?! :hump:
     
  17. Dark Elf Elvira

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    Yes 7 turns out to be the limit. Oh, well. Still having fun, and do appreciate all the help.
     
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    Ohh... a spammer! I thought the moderator had erradicated them in December. Maybe this will be the first time I see someone being sent to the Vault of Folly! :grin: Ok, now I wait......... [whistles]
     
  19. Contemptus

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    If you really want more followers, you can use the mind control reflection trick.

    1 Cast Dominate Will on a target

    2 Then cast reflection on them

    3 Then dismiss the dominate will

    4 then dismiss the shield

    Wa-la. Instant permanent follower. They heal, use items, level up, and fight just as a regular follower will.

    This works on almost every NPC in the game.

    Over on the sierra board, I made a whole thread about this:

    http://community.sierra.com/WebX?14@231 ... 1@.efc2c45

    You can also use it on the demons you summon (summoning 4) as well as any other summoned monster.

    Works well on high level fighting NPC's. Sir Garrick stout is my favorite.
     
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    Interesting. Can they carry items for you (as in can you take back what you gave them"? Can you see their skills?
     
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