Diplomatic Arcanum?

[vaclaf]

Hello,
I have question: which of this primary statistic (IN, CHA, BE) affect number of dialog possibilities with NPC´s? And what about skill Persuasion?
I know that CHA increases number of party members and Persuasion is important to persuade some followers to join you, but what else?
I mean, what statistic and skill is important for diplomacy style of playing Arcanum and what about your experience with this idea?

Thank you very much

vaclaf

[Tiberius]

Intelligence definitely gives you more useful responses, some quests you can solve the diplomatic way only with a high intelligence, because otherwise you will not be given the appropriate lines. Persuasion, as I understand it makes it easier for you to lie and be believed and that sort of thing; you could get the same lines with a low persuasion, but they would be ineffective.

I haven't played the game in ages btw, this is just how I remember it.

[GawainBS]

BE is the least important. It just determines the first reaction. With a high IN & probably CH, you can easily make up for it. Tiberius is right, IN determines the lines you get, so go for that.

[vaclaf]

Thanks for answers! It helps.

Ten minutes ago, I have finished Arcanum for first time with gun-women Isamaru. Arcanum is one of the best oldschool RPG I have ever played.

vaclaf