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Party Size Evolved

Party Size Evolved increases the default party size limit to 6, with the option to configure it higher or lower, all the way to 10, or back down to 4.

While a higher party size limit is needed for 5+ multiplayer, this mod doesn't increase the player limit, as that has to be done by overriding the main campaign's meta.lsx file.


You can download a copy of the meta.lsx file here (it has the player limit set to 10):
https://gist.github.com/LaughingLeader/62f7acf173907064a574446eb76195c3
(Click "Raw", then "File -> Save Page As... -> meta.lsx", or "Download as Zip" and unzip it).
Place the meta.lsx file at this pathway, making the folders as needed:

Every player needs this meta.lsx override (presumably).

Make sure you use the file linked above, as an old meta.lsx with a version older than what's in the latest patches won't work.

Refer to this old guide for more info: (OUTDATED) 5+ Player Multiplayer Coop Guide

Currently, controllers don't work very well when you use more than 4 party members. You'll be unable to switch to the extra party members, and the inventory UI is broken:
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Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about this, since the UI is unmoddable from a supported/traditional perspective. An official fix for controller UI is not likely to happen. Sorry!

• The party size is set to 6 by default when the mod is activated. This can be increased to 10, or back down to 4.
  
• Reflection dialog, party decision dialog, and flags/tags DOS2DE looks for in dialog have been taken into careful consideration, and made compatible. Even with 10 party members, they will all have reflection dialog.
  
• No files are overwritten. PSE works by modifying databases and disabling a specific DOS2DE script to enable its own. Additionally, these changes can be reverted to return things to normal.
  
• A settings dialog is available for the host to configure their max party size.
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  This menu can be accessed with the PSE book, or through the LeaderLib mod menu.
  
  
• *New* A Party Management submenu is now available, allowing you to assign characters to other players.
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• *New* Character switcher skills are now available, allowing controllers a way to switch between characters.
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If you increase the max party cap high enough to have portraits go off the screen, you can select these party members with the following keybinds:

The "Cycle Characters Next / Cycle Characters Prev" keybinds available in the controls menu (The default keys are left bracket [] for Keyboard + Mouse).
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If you're feeling generous, an easy way to show support is by tipping me a coffee:

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I love modding this game, and I love interacting with the community. Every bit helps to keep me doing what I'm doing. Thanks!

If you experience any party-related bugs as a result of having more than 4 members, please notify me in the comments below, and I'll investigate it. All the bases should be covered, as I've gone through and looked to see where the party amount factors into Larian's scripts, but as this is a pretty complex thing, something may have been missed.

To help me narrow down the problem faster, use this format:


Thanks.

• Changelog[github.com]
  
• Nexus Release[www.nexusmods.com]
  
• Source Code[github.com]
  
• Leader's Lair Discord Server[discord.gg]

• Original (unmodified) "Circle claws" Icon by Lorc, from http://game-icons.net/