〜に従って has two meanings:
Following rules - In accordance with, following X
Parallel change - As X happens, Y happens
For rules: に従って. For changes: similar to につれて.
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Noun + に従って = following rules/instructions
Verb dictionary + に従って = as X happens
に従い is more formal variant
Please play according to the rules.
As times change, values also change.
In everyday context, Please play according to the rules.
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