Nightingale 101: How to Recruit NPCs for Extra Inventory Space
Nightingale is a survival game that drops you into the wilds of mystical realms, forcing you to rely on your wits, base-building skills, and - most importantly - effective inventory management. Early on, your inventory space will be limited by a weight limit that can hinder your progress. Luckily, you won't have to face these challenges alone for long.
The Beauty of Companionship in Nightingale
In Nightingale, you can unlock a companion system that allows you to recruit NPCs and bring them along on your adventures. These companions will help you slay beasts and even carry heavy items back to your base, freeing up precious inventory space. The game's approach to companionship shares similarities with the classic Skyrim system, making it a welcome addition to the game.
How Recruitment Works in Nightingale
Recruiting an NPC in Nightingale starts with finding a suitable candidate. You can find these characters in the realms, though encounters with recruitable NPCs are relatively rare. So far, there's no clear indication which NPCs can be recruited beyond those with basic questlines. However, if you complete a simple task, such as building essential items or gathering resources, an NPC may become recruitable.
Steps to Recruit NPCs
- Find a character that can be recruited - they are relatively rare and often exist as part of a basic questline.
- Complete the character's requests - these often involve gathering resources or building specific items.
- Once you've completed the request, the character will automatically start following you.
NPC companions have no level of individuality besides being designated 'Recruited' by their name. There is no notification, so you may encounter this when looking back expecting to see you on your own to realize an unexpected bodyguard.
Unlocking the Potential of Recruits in Nightingale
Recruits behave similarly to companions in other games like Skyrim. They will follow you around and help you fight off enemies that attack. Moreover, they can carry various items, such as resources, armor, or even food.
Your Nightingale recruits can also bolster your inventory capacity while you're building your base or relocating your respite. Keep them safe and use them strategically to maximize their utility. You can even use them to build your base for you, freeing you up to focus on other important tasks.
This companion mechanic makes it clear that having friends in Nightingale means more than ever. After all, in this magical world of survival, 'Nightingale' is much bigger than one hero on a solo quest for power or redemption.