Lier! You can control every movement of your NPCs. There are commands like "go", "attack" and such. Combat in Morrowind = Clicking. If you fall unconscious, it's because you're weak so better get some other weapon. Dagger for example.
Did we play the same game? If my memory serves, the only way to give a follower commands is via dialogue. Ridiculous.
By the way, weren't we discussing Lionheart...?
