Posted April 28, 2017
Much like the title says. I kind of like knowing what I am getting into.
Tikkia
TypesB4Thinking
Registered: Jun 2015
From United States
Ryan333
Classic Crusader
Registered: Sep 2008
From United States
Posted April 29, 2017
Each faction has a storehouse where you can purchase unique items and spells specific to that faction. Many factions also have a network of contacts throughout the game who can provide you with additional information or help. Each faction also provides you with a special ability:
ANARCHISTS: you can infiltrate other factions and pose as one of their members, gaining access to many faction-specific quests and items (but not other special abilities from those factions)
DUSTMEN: you gain a bonus to armor class vs. undead creatures
GODSMEN: you gain a Charisma bonus
SENSATES: you gain the Sensory Touch ability (heal another while damaging yourself), as well as access to Sensate-only sensory stones which can restore more of your memories and provide extra experience bonuses
XAOSITECTS: no special abilities per se, although you'll be able to freely walk through some hostile areas without being attacked
ANARCHISTS: you can infiltrate other factions and pose as one of their members, gaining access to many faction-specific quests and items (but not other special abilities from those factions)
DUSTMEN: you gain a bonus to armor class vs. undead creatures
GODSMEN: you gain a Charisma bonus
SENSATES: you gain the Sensory Touch ability (heal another while damaging yourself), as well as access to Sensate-only sensory stones which can restore more of your memories and provide extra experience bonuses
XAOSITECTS: no special abilities per se, although you'll be able to freely walk through some hostile areas without being attacked
Post edited April 29, 2017 by Ryan333
kmonster
Nightmare
Registered: Dec 2008
From Germany
Posted April 30, 2017
There are no disadvantages in joining the factions, being in one doesn't prevent you from entering another.
Doing the quests for joining the Dustmen will grant some extra XP and access to their store for example and you can enter other factions afterwards.
Doing the quests for joining the Dustmen will grant some extra XP and access to their store for example and you can enter other factions afterwards.
Tikkia
TypesB4Thinking
Registered: Jun 2015
From United States
Posted April 30, 2017
ANARCHISTS: you can infiltrate other factions and pose as one of their members, gaining access to many faction-specific quests and items (but not other special abilities from those factions)
DUSTMEN: you gain a bonus to armor class vs. undead creatures
GODSMEN: you gain a Charisma bonus
SENSATES: you gain the Sensory Touch ability (heal another while damaging yourself), as well as access to Sensate-only sensory stones which can restore more of your memories and provide extra experience bonuses
XAOSITECTS: no special abilities per se, although you'll be able to freely walk through some hostile areas without being attacked
Post edited April 30, 2017 by Tikkia
Ryan333
Classic Crusader
Registered: Sep 2008
From United States
Posted April 30, 2017
This is the best list I have bookmarked, although it seems to be missing a few stores.
https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/187975-planescape-torment/faqs/24929
https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/187975-planescape-torment/faqs/24929
Montresor_SP
Nemo me impune lacessit
Registered: Apr 2012
From Denmark
Posted May 01, 2017
Just to clarify: If you are already a member of a faction and you join another, they will demand that you denounce the faction you are already in, so you can only be in one faction at a time. There is an exception: If you are an Anarchist, you can join other factions as a spy for the Anarchists.
kmonster
Nightmare
Registered: Dec 2008
From Germany
Posted May 04, 2017
You can get a few extra XP, quests and items if you join the Dustmen and Godsmen first before switching to Sensates but it's not essential.
Post edited May 04, 2017 by kmonster
Tuthrick
Wanderer
Registered: Mar 2015
From Poland
Posted May 07, 2017
It may be a little exploit, but you can switch from the Anarchist faction, while spying on another. The result will be e.g. Godsmen/Sensates at the same time.