[ Noob question ] Deception, Intimidation, etc

[r3v4n]

Question from a noob: my main char is going to speak with some NPC and there's a persuation check in the dialog.
Now, my char sucks at persuation, but one of my party members is born for the task.

What do I have to do? Reload and use the char with the fitting check setting for the talk or is the game automatically using the highest persuation skill in my party?

[Helrato]

You'll have to use your party member, who has better persuasion. It doesn't automatically use the highest persuasion in the party, only the person who initiates the conversation or is directly in the conversation has the persuasion bonuses applied.

[FoxFox]

yeah, if your own character is no good as a spokesperson, you're better off having one of the NPCs selected at all times for dialogue purposes.

Or just accept that winning dialogue checks is not the way forward for you.

[CorwynCorey]

Or... and this is a novel idea, I know... try anyhow. Failing isn't the end... it often enough leads to things that wouldn't happen otherwise.

[foxmuffin02]

the game is going to use whichever character is speaking to the npc. there are ways to help your tav do better, certain spells, potions, etc. i honestly recommend at least having a +1 in charisma just so you dont get points against your rolls.

[r3v4n]

Alright people, thanks for the heads up <3

[FoxFox]

Originally posted by FoxFox:

Or just accept that winning dialogue checks is not the way forward for you.

BTW, I'm playing a high CHA Bard and persuasion is my preferred way of dealing with situations. It's fun and it has allowed me to skip some tough fights or gain access to places I shouldn't easily get in to. But in my next run I am going for a low CHA character because it will definitely change how certain situations play out.

I know for a fact that without a good persuasion check, one of your companions kills another one. That may not sound like fun, but it's also the kind of thing that thing I wouldn't mind happening during a second playthrough just to shake things up.

So trying to always win Persuasion etc checks is not necessary, it's just one way to approach things.