Adopt Companions
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #496 of 697 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a dialog option to companions (and lords/notables, pretty much anyone you can talk to) to allow you to adopt them as a sibling or child. It features configuration via MCM to choose options on who you want to be able to adopt.
I made this mod originally because I wanted to be able to marry my companions off to other clans in my faction to help them grow so once they are in your family you can do that.
You can also make them your heir like any other child of yours, or just use it to expand your family or to Roleplay with characters you like.
This is my first mod so sorry if there are any issues. I will try to fix any issues you find ASAP.
Compatibility:
The main file works on 1. 7. 2 but requires Harmony, MCM, UI Extender, and ButterLib
In the old files mod version 2. 2. 0 works with game versions 1. 7. 0 and 1. 7. 1 but requires Harmony, MCM, UI Extender, and ButterLib
It can be added mid-save without any issues.
It should be compatible with most mods. Except:
However, I did notice some issues with adopting married lords if you are using a mod like "Marry Anyone Continue" that overhauls the marriage system. These mods change the marriage system and can cause this mod to not be able to find the spouse of a married lord. The effect is that the spouse of an adopted married lord may not be changed into your clan and may remain with their original clan. I plan on adding compatibility eventually.
It has been reported that it has compatibility issues with "Player Switcher" mod. If you try to adopt the starting hero after switching heroes, it will cause a crash. I will look into adding compatibility for this.
Added Features:
- Adopt companions as a sibling (1. 0. 0 initial)
- Adopt companions as a child (1. 0. 0 initial)
- Rename family members (1. 1. 0 on 03/30/2022)
- Mod Configuration Menu for options (2. 0. 0 on 4/4/2022)
- Optional ability to adopt other lords and notables (not just companions) (2. 0. 0 on 4/4/2022)
- Optional configurable requirements to adopt companions (minimum relationship, etc...) (2. 0. 0 on 4/4/2022)
- Button in encyclopedia to adopt (so you can adopt children or anyone without talking to them) (2. 1. 0 on 4/17/2022)
- Clean up dialog so it isn't on the first dialog screen (3. 0. 1 on 6/21/2022)
- Use xml file for dialog so that it can be translated (3. 0. 1 on 6/21/2022)
- Compatibility with 1. 7. 2 Stable (3. 0. 1 on 6/21/2022)
Planned Future changes (so far, feel free to suggest others):
- Distinguish between adopted family and natural family
Adopt Companions lets you adopt almost any character as a sibling or child, and rename family members. Updated for game version 1.7.2, it's a simple family-focused gameplay mod with 390 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adoption system adds a new layer of family roleplay without overhauling the whole game.
- Rename feature gives you full control over your family's identity.
- Decent community trust with 390 endorsements and 13k+ downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Only updated for 1.7.2, so may break on newer game versions.
- Limited scope—no deeper family interactions beyond adoption and renaming.
- Compatibility with other family or adoption mods is unverified.
This is for players who want to expand their family tree and adopt characters they've grown attached to. It's also for roleplayers who want to rename family members to fit their story. If you're looking for deep family mechanics, this won't satisfy you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game version matches 1.7.2 to avoid crashes.
- Try adopting a companion you've traveled with for a while to make the family connection feel meaningful.
- Use the rename feature to fix any names that clash with your roleplay.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Robert Lethin
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Downloads
- 13,324
- Endorsements
- 390
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/30/2022
- Updated
- 6/22/2022
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