Several Important Questions I need answered...

I posted this on gamefaqs, but couldn't get an answer. If anyone could help with these, I'd appreciate it greatly.

I have played halfway through this game twice, and have quit twice in a row, wanting a better character. NOw I try for my third (and hopefully triumphant and last) time.

First of all, I want 6 followers. I was able to get it with full ranks of charisma and master? ranking in persuasion. However, I also want to be a teacher for my background, which means I get one less follower. I have heard of spells, rings, armor, items, schematics, etc. which give me an extra follower. With that in mind, where could I find this illusive item which would grant me my sixth follower? Or have people been lying and it doesn't exist?

Second of all, I want to get the ending where me and Raven live happily ever after. I know that if I'm a human, it won't happen. But if I'm an elf, we hook up. Do I need to be an elf, or can I be a half elf to get this? This is very important in my planning of the character.

Third of all, can you continue playing this game after you end, or does it just end? Basically, is the ending like fallout 1 (where it stops and shows endings), or is it like fallout 2 (where it stops, shows endings, then you can keep playing).

My next question is about NPC reactions. I know that most races like half elves. If I have to play as a full elf (see Raven question above), how will that affect my character. The manual says that elves don't like dwarves. Will that affect whether or not I can get Magnus? And, will my race affect the quests I get, as long as my checks are similar. For the record, I played as a human the first two times through.

My final question is about Vollinger. I have heard many things about him. All say that he turns on me. Some say that i have to kill him, some say that i persuade him otherwise, and have him leave, some say that i persuade him otherwise and he stays in the group. Which is true? Thanks again for you help.

 

The first two i can't really answer, but the third is it does just end and you see an ending move, fourth being an elf doesn't mean you can't get magnus but you get lesser reactions from them, orcs, and ogres. Lastly, these are all pretty much true, it just depends on your character.

 

Yeah right, there is always another thing to try, a part of the story you have to see, or another excuse to play again. It is a GREAT game

The Aumlett of Leadership is almost never seen & the Caladon Crusading Chainmail dosn't realy work, but there are three free humaniod followers in the game. Ask & be spoiled. The Educator background, IMHO, works best for a mele / dodge Master.

There is a mod that allows return, but the stock game ends there.

An Elf has lower reactions from Dwarves, but not lower enough to worry about. No efect on quests.

You don't persuade Vollinger. His story line depends on the conversation between you & a human in T'sen-Ang. Polite & inforamitive & Vollinger stays on as a true friend, one rude response & you get to off the little Gnome.

 

Okay, thank you for your responses so far. That leaves me with three questions I need answered.

1. What race do I need to be to get the love ending with Raven at the end? I know that she won't hook up with humans, from reading at the Gamefaqs forum. I read here that she (possibly) won't with half-elves either. Do I have to be an elf to get this?

2. Where is the mod that allows me to continue play? If you could provide its location, I would greatly appreciate it.

3. Does anybody know how I could edit my background so that I could erase the penalty for the educator background? I saw someone talking about it earlier, and I would appreciate the help.

Again, thank you all in advance for your help.

 

2; look here: http://community.vugames.com/WebX?14@96 ... 1@.ef92212

Its more than a mod, It is a major expansion of the game. New followers, towns, items, & puzzles. And Vergil levels as a guard.

3; You can have 8 followers with that background. Three are Dante, Thorvald, & Jormund. The rest you can pick. And Dog makes 10.

 

Raven has fallen in love with with all or most of my human, half-elf, and elf characters. I dont know about the other races though. I think you just need to have a high enough reaction from her...... try using a fate point or raising you BE.

 

Why did I have to be a dwarf....
And why isn't Raven into short, dark, bearded men?

Beards are teh sexay!

 

you can get a blessing from madam tousade's in Tarant that gives you a free follower, but you need to solve the missing painting quest BEFORE you go and talk to her.

 

I thought the blessing was just +1 charisma?

 

I always found that it increased charisma. You may find that it just bumped you follower limit up by one.

 

the bonus for delivering the crystal ball is +1. the curse for killing madam toussade is -2 to charisma.