Player Groups

In Fallout Online, you can have a group of people following you in your adventures. Moreover, NPCs aren't the only option you have to form a party. Being a multiplayer game, you have the option to let Players join your group as well. A skilled player can outdo many types of mercenaries and provide ample protection in PvP-heavy areas like unguarded mines. Of course, if you are uncomfortable of being a leader, you can simply join someone else's group. (Don't forget to ask though!)

Following/Tagging

If you want to follow a player (after getting permission of course), then hover the cursor over said player. Press and hold the M1 button (left-click by default). Move the cursor down down to the icon that has three silhouettes with a big arrow pointing towards them and let go of the button. You are now a part of the player's group. When the leader of the party attempts to leave into the Wasteland, you'll get a message asking if you want to follow along. When you decide yes, you'll end up in the map screen. Checking the list of names to the left, you should now see the entire party. This should include the leader who is at the top of the list. The leader will be in control to where the party goes and decide to enter any encounters if he's given the choice.

You can leave the group the same way you entered it. Simply open the menu once more and release the mouse button when the cursor is over the three silhouettes. You can also do this in the World Map screen by holding the mouse button over the leader's name to the left of the map. However, be aware that you're on your on if you choose to do it in the World Map screen. You won't be able to rejoin the party until you all meet up in another public area.

Mechanics of Player Groups

While Players do not affect your Party Points, they will take up a slot in your party size. The Magnetic Personality support perk can increase your maximum party size by one.

The member with the highest Outdoorsman skill will be able to warn the entire group about an encounter if one is discovered.

You can use a vehicle while leading a party, but the amount of people you can bring with you will be determined by the amount of vehicle's slots first before your max party size. For example, even if you have the max party size of 8, you cannot bring more than two people with you if you are driving a Buggy.