Followers Hire
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 147 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This module is useful in the recruitment team to skip when karma and followers count check. The module does not remove the property of karma or followers count, but will skip the check. It does not affect the game\'s other processes(like Cross bug,companion\'s reject etc.). ------------------------------ 2008-12-17 add new file : FollowersHire_ByCharisma.esp FollowersHire_ByCharisma_NoKarma.esp Limit the followers count with the Charisma. When the Charisma less will receive the message of similar \"You can only have one follower at a time.\". Charisma : 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 followers : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (dogmeat forever) NOTE: If you use control command to change the Charisma,please wait a short while to try again(random move or looks into the equipment etc. This is the reason of the game engine.) ------------------------------ 2008-11-23 add new file : FollowersHire_SkipCount.esp The module just sikp the followers count check. ------------------------------ NOTE: The four modules can\'t come into effect at the same time, Select the one you need. ------------------------------ Installation: 1. Extract .esp to the Data folder in your installation directory. 2. Open up FALLOUT.ini in My Documents\\My Games\\Fallout 3 with Notepad or other text editor and locate the following line \"bInvalidateOlderFiles=0\" and set it to 1. 3. Make sure the timestamp on the .esp is more recent than your FO3 installation. 4. If you cannot get the checkmarks to stick in Data Files in the FO3 launcher, locate the following file: XP: Documents and Settings\\\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\Fallout3\\plugins.txt Vista: Users\\\\AppData\\Local\\Fallout3\\plugins.txt (The folders might be hidden, so enable \"Show hidden files\" in your Windows settings.) If the line \"FollowersHire.esp\" does not appear, add it after \"Fallout3.esm\", without quotes and on a separate line. 5. Enjoy it. ------------------------------ Uninstallation: Delete FollowersHire.esp from your Data folder.
Followers Hire is a small utility mod for Neverwinter Nights 2 that removes or adjusts the karma and follower count restrictions when recruiting companions. It includes four modules: skip both checks, skip only the follower count, or set a custom follower limit. With 1,931 endorsements and 70,721 downloads, it's a popular tweak for players who want more freedom in party composition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,931 endorsements and over 70k downloads—clearly fills a need.
- Gives you four different options so you can tailor the mod to your playstyle, whether you want to ignore karma, ignore the cap, or set your own limit.
- Simple and effective—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—over a decade old, so it may not work with the latest patches or expansions without tweaks.
- Only affects recruitment checks—if you were hoping for deeper companion management, this isn't it.
For Neverwinter Nights 2 players who want to recruit companions without worrying about karma or party size limits. If you're a completionist who wants to see all companion dialogue or just want a bigger squad, this mod is for you. Skip it if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is a pure utility tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2008, check if you're playing the base game or with expansions—if you have issues, try loading the module after all other mods.
- If you want to keep the game balanced, use the 'limit followers count' module to set a reasonable cap instead of removing it entirely.
- Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, but especially this one, as it changes core mechanics.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Jalor
- Version
- 0.81
- Downloads
- 70,721
- Endorsements
- 1,931
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 11/22/2008
- Updated
- 12/17/2008
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