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| {{ii}} [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=60 PCGamingWiki file mirror]. | | {{ii}} [http://forums.pcgamingwiki.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=60 PCGamingWiki file mirror]. |
| {{ii}} Restored content information at [http://swfans.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod Star Wars Fanpedia]. | | {{ii}} Restored content information at [http://swfans.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod Star Wars Fanpedia]. |
− | {{ii}} Unlike other KOTOR 2 mods, the TSLRCM does not need to be installed in the <code>\Override\</code> folder.<ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1478-tslrcm-installation-questions/</ref> | + | {{ii}} Unlike other KOTOR 2 mods, the TSLRCM does not need to be installed in the <code>\Override\</code> folder.<ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1478-tslrcm-installation-questions/</ref> Simply extract to the root folder of the game. |
| {{ii}} Successfully installed mod will result in updated [[:File:TSLRCM_menu.png|splash screen]].<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33476511&postcount=79</ref> | | {{ii}} Successfully installed mod will result in updated [[:File:TSLRCM_menu.png|splash screen]].<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33476511&postcount=79</ref> |
| {{++}} Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game. | | {{++}} Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game. |
Revision as of 22:55, 19 March 2013
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series)
Key points
- Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR 2' or 'TSL'.
- Patching restored content and widescreen resolution patching is highly recommended for both retail and Steam versions.
- Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
- Retail version installation is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare to acquire.
General information
- Obsidian Forum.
- Steam Game Hub Discussion.
- Steam Forum.
- LucasForums.
Availability
Template:Availability Table
Collection (retail)
- Knights of the Old Republic Collection is a collection of KOTOR 1 and 2, and is available through Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
Game data
Default install directories
Template:Game Location Table
Save game location
Template:Game Location Table
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Template:Video Settings
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
- KOTOR2 natively supports 4:3 resolutions only.
- Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the minimap fix.[1]
- Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will not display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.[2][3]
Steam widescreen
- Only widescreen hack method which works on Steam version.[4]
- Works by replacing the updated Steam exe to an older one to allow UniWS to work, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.[5]
Retail widescreen
Widescreen minimap problem
- Unfortunately other UI elements will be stretched in widescreen, there are no other fixes.
Dialogue options won't display
- Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below.
Input settings
Template:Input Settings
- Controller is not natively supported.
Improvements
- PCGamingWiki file mirror.
- Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.
- Unlike other KOTOR 2 mods, the TSLRCM does not need to be installed in the
\Override\
folder.[6] Simply extract to the root folder of the game.
- Successfully installed mod will result in updated splash screen.[7]
- Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
- Version 1.8.2 now supports M4-78 Enhancement Project which restores 'droid planet' content.[8]
Skip intro logos
Issues fixed
'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'.
Stuttering or freezing after combat
- This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.[9]
Other information
Higher quality movies
- Not required for Steam version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
- LucasArts released replacement upscaled cutscene videos.
- Only benefits resolutions of 1600x1200 or higher, otherwise it defaults back to 640x480.[10]
Higher quality music
- Not required for Steam version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
- Original shipping audio quality: 11,025 Hz, this patch updates it to 44,100 Hz.
- KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3), 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.
Low performance
Retail installation for Windows 7
- This guide is specifically written for the original retail version of the game.[11]
- All steps should be done with an administrator account.
- Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
System requirements
Steam version
Template:System Requirements
Retail version
Template:System Requirements
References