Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

[TheMightyEthan]

I'm surprised we don't already have this thread.

 

I'm making it because apparently Obsidian has developed what they think is a badass pitch for a new Star Wars RPG, set between Episodes III and IV.  From the sound of the article it wouldn't involve any of the main movie characters, but just be set in that time period.  They were pitching it to LucasArts, who seemed interested, but after Disney bought them they've still been waiting for the smoke to clear.

 

I so hope this comes true.

[Vecha]

So...would it be...Jedis of the Now Defunct Repulic?

Where....we see Vader hunting down and killing everyone but Yoda and Obi Wan?


XD


Interested none-the less...and now I shall go to RTFA.
 

[Waldorf and Statler]

uhm yes. all of my monies.

[TheRevanchist]

Here is the thing that really might be the kicker: Lucas didn't like KoTOR 2. He did not care for the dark story line. He is still involved at some level, but would not have the say so in this matter. So, this would be a uniquely Disney thing.

 

Would Disney go dark in theme? With Disney having their own game studio, consulting on this matter might be in line. Of course, gamers can be a fickle bunch, but most would probably cheer such an event, I assume.

[BrainHurtBoy...2]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-31-fear-is-the-path-to-the-dark-side

 

KotOR 2 is, to me, easily the high point of the IP, much more so than Star Wars or Empire.

 

When I finally got Bao-Dur to put on the sick facepaint... One of the most memorable moments in gaming, for me.

 

The KotOR 2 cast has to be my favorite from any game, ever.

 

But God damn those last two hours. God damn them to hell!

[madbassman39]

I've never played the Kotor games, and I have the first but never got around to it. Is there a book that I can read that will give the story of the games without me having to play the games?

[TheMightyEthan]

You'd really be doing yourself a disservice by doing that.

[Waldorf and Statler]

I would suggest reading in the wiki what you need to know about KOTOR 1 to play KOTOR 2. If you have played Dragon Age Origins and liked it, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend KOTOR 2 on PC alongside some patches that add content and make it better over-all [like custom lightsabers]. The good thing is that the references from KOTOR 1 on 2 aren't many, besides a few characters leaving recorded messages or the droid being the same as the first game.

 

 

KOTOR 1 is great, but KOTOR 2 is fantastic and like Ethan said you'd be doing yourself a disservice

 

If you really don't want to from what I hear there are books dealing with Revan and the Jedi Outcast, but I think those take place pre-KOTOR 1 and post-KOTOR 2. Then there's a non-canon game called The Old Republic that fucks up Revan.

 

I understand your feelings though. Before I played Witcher 2 I saw a let's play of the entire Witcher 1 game, but not before I read the novels and short stories dealing with Geralt of Rivia. Once I started the games it was so much more satisfying to know characters and get references.

Edited August 6, 2013 by Waldorf And Statler

[TheRevanchist]

DO NOT READ THE WIKI!  No need to spoil everything before it happens.  Play KoTOR 1 first.  The game isn't too long.

 

When you go to play KoTOR 2, though, do use the mods outlined in that article.  The Sith Lords Restoration Project has been around a while and was all based on the original game code that is just not used in the game.

[Waldorf and Statler]

I mentioned the wiki only if he absolutely did not want to play both games and had to choose one over the other.

[TheRevanchist]

That would be fine if he were allowed to play 2 without playing 1. 

 

...as so much rides upon the little details of 1, like the emotional connection to The Prodigal Knight.

[Waldorf and Statler]

besides the bro droid and the glimpses of old party members nothing was NECESSARY in terms of having to play KOTOR 1. Just background info. He'd be missing out on a great game. But like I said, if absolute necessity to play one over the other happens..

[madbassman39]

Well, now that I've put some solid hours into Kotor (thanks to Revanchist), I've realized how amazing this game is. I don't think I've even dented the main story, I'm just enjoying my time in the game!

[TheRevanchist]

If you liked KoTOR 2 as much as I did, this is some great reading, though a little lengthy.  All of this SW talk from every website in the world has got my juices flowing again.

 

http://lparchive.org/Knights-of-the-Old-Republic-II/

 

Basically, a lot of the cut content is outlined and explained, as well as character analysis and implications of events.  Pretty cool.