Hi

I've got some questions regarding main quest & factions. Haven't barely touched them until now.

Never had contact with the Institute. My current tasks are:

Minutemen: Old Guns
BoS: The second mission, after saving Danse and his team with the ghouls.
Railroad: I have the first mission, to meet them.
Main Quest: Current mission is to meet the detective at his agency


I'd like to do as many faction quests as possible to get to know them better. I've already read some articles but I still have some questions.


1a.) Which are the names of the last mission I can finish (!) for each faction without closing other factions out?

1b.) How far can I go in the main quest without a final decision regarding factions?

2a.) I get it that the Minutemen are the "safe bet". But can I close out other factions if I go too far with them?

2b.) Can I finish Old Guns for the Minutemen or will I close out other factions if I do this?

3.) How can I join the Institute? Are they linked to the main quests (meeting the detective)?

4.) How would you proceed if you were me? Shall I concentrate now on doing BoS-, Railroad- and Institute-quests until I reach the point of no return?



Whoever helps me out with concrete replies will be in my heart forever

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