Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>leclogo.bik</code>, <code>ObsidianEnt.bik</code>, and <code>Legal.bik</code> (and <code>aspyr.bik</code> if applicable). | # Delete or rename <code>leclogo.bik</code>, <code>ObsidianEnt.bik</code>, and <code>Legal.bik</code> (and <code>aspyr.bik</code> if applicable). | ||
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{{ii}} Video tutorial for widescreen available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiVC92dJHI here] | {{ii}} Video tutorial for widescreen available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiVC92dJHI here] | ||
{{ii}} This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32507350&postcount=8 Steam Forums - Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide]</ref> | {{ii}} This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32507350&postcount=8 Steam Forums - Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide]</ref> | ||
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# Apply the latest [[#Patches|Patches]] (retail versions only). | # Apply the latest [[#Patches|Patches]] (retail versions only). | ||
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/19-squizzy-kotor2-resolution-patcherrar/ this file] (skip this step if you're using the GOG.com version). | # Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/19-squizzy-kotor2-resolution-patcherrar/ this file] (skip this step if you're using the GOG.com version). | ||
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# Open swkotor2.exe in your favorite hex editor | # Open swkotor2.exe in your favorite hex editor | ||
# Calculate your desired movie resolution in hexadecimal, and reverse the bytes. For example, 1920 in hex is 0780 which is 8007 with the bytes reversed. 1080 is 0438, which becomes 3804 with reversed bytes | # Calculate your desired movie resolution in hexadecimal, and reverse the bytes. For example, 1920 in hex is 0780 which is 8007 with the bytes reversed. 1080 is 0438, which becomes 3804 with reversed bytes | ||
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|full controller notes = Steam version only. | |full controller notes = Steam version only. | ||
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Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/462-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-movies-patch/ Movie Update Patch] - '''1135 MB''' | Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/462-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-movies-patch/ Movie Update Patch] - '''1135 MB''' | ||
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Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/461-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-music-patch/ Music Update Patch] - '''145 MB''' | Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/461-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-music-patch/ Music Update Patch] - '''145 MB''' | ||
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# Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. | # Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. | ||
# Insert the game disc, and ignore any auto play screens. | # Insert the game disc, and ignore any auto play screens. | ||
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{{ii}} After applying a widescreen resolution, the HUD elements will be streched and the minimap will not report the correct location. | {{ii}} After applying a widescreen resolution, the HUD elements will be streched and the minimap will not report the correct location. | ||
Revision as of 02:39, 3 July 2016
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| Obsidian Entertainment | |
| Maintenance | Aspyr Media |
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| LucasArts | |
| Disney Interactive Studios | |
| OS X, Linux | Aspyr Media |
| Engines | |
| Odyssey | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 8, 2005 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 21, 2015[1] |
| Linux | July 21, 2015[1] |
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Key points
- Retail version (2012) re-released in a bundle with the first game and made compatible with recent operating systems.
- Steam version (2015) updated to support OS X and Linux, add Steamworks features and many other great improvements.[1]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Obsidian Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- LucasForums
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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DRM: SecuROM 5 disc check (1.0) DRM: SecuROM 7 disc check (1.0b/1.02b) |
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Knights of the Old Republic Collection. | |
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| Amazon.co.uk | |
Knights of the Old Republic Collection. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Not up to date (is version 2.1.0.0) | |
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Steamworks features, 4K, Native Widescreen and Full Controller Support | |
Version differences
- Knights of the Old Republic Collection includes both Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords.
- The 2015 steamplay (supports all 3 major OS) release/update includes many improvements not available in the other releases.[1]
Essential improvements
Patches
1.0b is the latest patch for the retail version (Steam release is newer).
Skip intro videos
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Gameplay mods
- Has Steam Workshop enabled for mod support.
Restored Content Mod
- Both mods are also available on Steam Workshop
- Highly recommended to restore content that was cut from the game.
- Version 1.8.2 now supports M4-78 Enhancement Project which restores droid planet content.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
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Video settings
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the minimap fix.[2]
- Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will not display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.[3]
- Video tutorial for widescreen available here
- This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).[4]
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Full Screen Movies
- Guide located here (it is not necessary to edit your .bik files)
- Requires the No-CD cracked executable, used in the above Widescreen fix.
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Spanish | subtitles with a mod |
Polish
- A Polish fan patch is available here.
Issues fixed
Error fixable by going into windowed mode or by changing NVIDIA Control Panel settings.
'Stopped working'
- Error occurs after the company logos and before the main menu, or after clicking on 'Load Game' from the main menu.
- Full error message: 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords has stopped working'.
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Stuttering or freezing after combat
- This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate.[5]
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Unable to move your character
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Minimize after movies (Win 7/8)
- The game minimizes to the taskbar after a movie (including the intro movies).
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Other information
Higher quality media
- Not required for Steam version, GOG.com version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
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KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor
- KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.4), also known as the 'KSE'
- Save game editor (cheat) works for both KOTOR 1 and 2
- The save game editor doesn't automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2
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Low performance
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Retail installation for Windows 7
- All steps should be done with an administrator account.
- Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
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Widescreen minimap problem
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Dialogue options won't display
- Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| OpenGL | 1.4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5, 10.10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 330M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
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| Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz AMD A10 Series |
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| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 440 ATI Radeon HD 5450 Intel HD 4400 256 MB of VRAM |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introducing and updated KOTOR II for Mac, Linux, and Windows!
- ↑ Widescreen Gaming Forum - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer, 1920x1080 tested as working.
- ↑ Steam Forums - Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32525102&postcount=20
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