Why do companions turn you down for having too many people?

[ElloinmorninJ]

There’s strength in numbers, right, and at most it’s 6 people, do why do the companions in Fallout 2 turn you down for having too many ppl (I know it’s gameplay but try and make an in-universe reason)

 

[Gizmojunk]

AFAIK it is because the PC is not a strong [enough] leader to inspire, manage, and instill confidence in a larger group than they have at the time.

Gameplay-wise, it depends upon the PC's Charisma stat.

 

[Atomic Postman]

Looks like loot/money/water/supplies would be cut too thin between the party for it to be a good idea to join, a party that looks like a troublesome motley crew to boot

 

[Crni Vuk]

AFAIK it is because the PC is not a strong [enough] leader to inspire, manage, and instill confidence in a larger group than they have at the time.

Gameplay-wise, it depends upon the PC's Charisma stat.

I can releate to that! I can't get even one person to follow me leave alone more than 5.

 

[ElloinmorninJ]

Looks like loot/money/water/supplies would be cut too thin between the party for it to be a good idea to join, a party that looks like a troublesome motley crew to boot

What a minute what about the dogs or characters like Goris? Or Skynet?

 

[Crni Vuk]

Skynet needs no food and Goris can eat the dog.

Problem solved.

 

[ElloinmorninJ]

Skynet needs no food and Goris can eat the dog.

Problem solved.

So they shouldn’t have had any charisma checks attached

 

[Gizmojunk]

Both have living brains.

 

[ElloinmorninJ]

Both have living brains.

Well, by the time you meet Goris, Skynet, and K9 resources shouldn’t be a problem at all.

 

[Crni Vuk]

Deathclaws hunt Brahmin. They eat a lot!

 

[ElloinmorninJ]

Deathclaws hunt Brahmin. They eat a lot!

Ok, so let him hunt Brahmin

 

[naossano]

They all feel compelled to argue for every single decision, including the pariah dog.
Plus, they all hate each other.