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{{ii}} Running the game on modern Windows may require multiple steps and workarounds. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] and [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
 
{{ii}} Running the game on modern Windows may require multiple steps and workarounds. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] and [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
 
{{--}} Installer is 16-bit only; use the [https://code.google.com/p/starwarsjediknightaltinstall/ Alternate installer] for 64-bit versions of Windows.
 
{{--}} Installer is 16-bit only; use the [https://code.google.com/p/starwarsjediknightaltinstall/ Alternate installer] for 64-bit versions of Windows.
{{ii}} Shares many similarities with [[Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Dark Forces II]] in terms of its engine and performance. Fixes for one may work for the other.
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{{ii}} Shares many similarities with [[Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Dark Forces II|Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II]] in terms of its engine and performance. Fixes for one may work for the other.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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# Copy the renamed *.ogg files to <code>{{p|game}}\MUSIC\</code>, overwriting any existing files.
 
# Copy the renamed *.ogg files to <code>{{p|game}}\MUSIC\</code>, overwriting any existing files.
 
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{{++}} Works with any release in conjunction with the [[#Music_wrapper|music wrapper]].  
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{{++}} Works with any release in conjunction with the [[#Music_wrapper|music wrapper]].
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===Higher quality sound effects===
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The game uses the low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects. This replaces them with the high quality versions.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace sound effects|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/32390/discussions/0/620713633851252319/]</ref>}}
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# Download this [https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfbfaadb8r86h9k/JKMsndLO.goo JKMsndLO.goo].
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# Copy it to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>, overwriting the one there.
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}}
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===Higher quality graphics===
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The game uses lower quality textures and models the further away they are, leading to unsightly transitions. This eliminates that by having the game always use the highest quality ones.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/918-high-detail-mod-for-jedi-knight-df2-mots/ High Detail Mod] and extract it.
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# Run the installer.
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{{ii}} Doesn't replace any textures or models.
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{{++}} Can be used alone or in conjunction with other texture/model mods.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Game runs in a window even when set to fullscreen (Steam)===
 
===Game runs in a window even when set to fullscreen (Steam)===
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The Steam launcher forces the <code>-windowGUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to preemptively solve a black screen problem experienced on some systems.<ref name="SteamDB"/>
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game directly}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game directly}}
 
Run the game directly with {{p|game}}\JKM.EXE.
 
Run the game directly with {{p|game}}\JKM.EXE.
{{ii}} The Steam launcher forces the <code>-windowGUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to preemptively solve a black screen problem experienced on some systems,<ref name="SteamDB"/> which can be sidestepped by directly running the game executable.
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable compatibility settings (GOG release)|ref=<ref name=gog_compat>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198 Jedi Knight / MotS Hardware Acceleration Graphic Patches for ALL]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable compatibility settings (GOG release)|ref=<ref name=gog_compat>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198 Jedi Knight / MotS Hardware Acceleration Graphic Patches for ALL]</ref>}}
 
Rename <code>JKM.exe</code> to <code>JKMotS.exe</code> (or something else)... or see [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198 this post] to edit the registry.
 
Rename <code>JKM.exe</code> to <code>JKMotS.exe</code> (or something else)... or see [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198 this post] to edit the registry.
{{ii}} That will disable compatibility settings that GOG installs for JKM.exe and that interfere with music, at least in Windows 10.
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{{ii}} This will disable compatibility settings that GOG installs for JKM.exe that are unneeded in Windows 10 and only interfere with music playback.
}}
 
 
 
===Low quality sound effects===
 
The game uses low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Replace sound effects|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/32390/discussions/0/620713633851252319/]</ref>}}
 
# Download this [https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfbfaadb8r86h9k/JKMsndLO.goo JKMsndLO.goo].
 
# Copy it to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>, overwriting the one there.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Secret level===
 
===Secret level===
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LucasArts released a bonus level in which the player gets to play as Luke Skywalker in Cloud City (from ''The Empire Strikes Back'').
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Follow [https://web.archive.org/web/20010210175215/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/sith/hiddenlevel.htm instructions]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the High LOD Mod.|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
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# Download and extract the [[#Higher_quality_graphics|High Detail Mod]].
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# Run the installer and install either ''Bespin: Cloud City (Bonus Level)'' or ''Bespin: Cloud City (Special Edition)'' (for the fan version with Darth Vader added).
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{{++}} Both versions have been patched to use the highest quality textures and models available.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|(Alternative) Follow [https://web.archive.org/web/20010210175215/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/sith/hiddenlevel.htm LucasArts' original instructions]|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
 
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'''Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced'''
 
'''Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced'''
  
This replaces many models and textures with more detailed ones. Requires the [[#Unofficial patch|Unofficial Patch]].
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This mod replaces models with higher quality ones taken from Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast. It requires the [[#Unofficial_patch|Unofficial Patch]] to be installed.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Download [http://www.jkhub.net/project/get.php?id=2893 MOTSE_v0.91.rar] from the link above.<ref name="JK Hub downloads">[http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=345&section=downloads JK Hub]</ref>
 
# Download [http://www.jkhub.net/project/get.php?id=2893 MOTSE_v0.91.rar] from the link above.<ref name="JK Hub downloads">[http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=345&section=downloads JK Hub]</ref>
# Extract <code>MOTSE.GOB</code> from the ''MOTSE'' folder in the zip to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>.
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# Extract <code>MOTSE.GOB</code> from the <code>MOTSE</code> folder in the zip to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>.
 
--or--
 
--or--
 
# Extract <code>MOTSE.GOB</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Mod</code> (create the Mod folder if it doesn't exist).
 
# Extract <code>MOTSE.GOB</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Mod</code> (create the Mod folder if it doesn't exist).
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'''Mysteries of the Sith Retexture Pack'''
 
'''Mysteries of the Sith Retexture Pack'''
  
This is a texture enhancement pack which can be used alone or in conjunction with Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced. It requires the unofficial patch to be installed.
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This mod replaces textures with higher quality versions and can be used alone or with Jedi Knight Enhanced. It requires the [[#Unofficial_patch|Unofficial Patch]] to be installed.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing Mysteries of the Sith Retexture Pack|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Download [http://www.jkhub.net/project/get.php?id=23152 MotSR.rar].
 
# Download [http://www.jkhub.net/project/get.php?id=23152 MotSR.rar].
 
# Extract <code>MotSR.GOO</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>.
 
# Extract <code>MotSR.GOO</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>.
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# Add <code>-path Mod</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]] (unless it's already added).
 
# Add <code>-path Mod</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]] (unless it's already added).
 
}}
 
}}
 
'''MOTSE LOD Mod'''
 
 
This prevents NPCs and textures from being scaled down in quality as you move away, which is very noticeable at higher resolutions. This is recommended regardless of whether you're using the graphics mods above.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing Mysteries of the Sith LOD Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Download <code>JKM1.1.rar</code> from [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32380/discussions/0/61508540666920642 this thread].
 
# Extract the <code>.GOO</code> file to <code>{{p|game}}\Episode\</code>, overwriting the one there.
 
}}
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new game, since it replaces all level files, which prevents old save games from loading.
 
  
 
===JK HUD Revamp===
 
===JK HUD Revamp===
The original HUD is too small at high resolutions. The [http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=343&section=downloads HUD revamp] mod replaces the default GUI and HUD elements with larger, higher resolution alternatives.
 
  
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The original HUD is too small at high resolutions. This mod replaces the default GUI and HUD elements with larger, higher resolution alternatives.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing the mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing the mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download the [http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=343&section=downloads HUD revamp] mod.
 
# Extract the <code>.gob</code> file from each .zip into your <code>{{p|game}}\Mod\</code> folder (create the folder if it does not exist).
 
# Extract the <code>.gob</code> file from each .zip into your <code>{{p|game}}\Mod\</code> folder (create the folder if it does not exist).
 
# Add <code>-path Mod</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]].
 
# Add <code>-path Mod</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]].

Revision as of 06:26, 14 July 2017

Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith cover
Developers
LucasArts
Publishers
LucasArts
Disney Interactive Studios
Engines
Sith
Release dates
Windows February 24, 1998
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith guide on StrategyWiki
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith on Wikipedia
Star Wars: Jedi Knight
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: Dark Forces 1995
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II 1997
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith 1998
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast 2002
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy 2003
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster 2024

Key points

Running the game on modern Windows may require multiple steps and workarounds. See Essential improvements and Issues fixed.
Installer is 16-bit only; use the Alternate installer for 64-bit versions of Windows.
Shares many similarities with Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II in terms of its engine and performance. Fixes for one may work for the other.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
JKDF2.COM - Extensive troubleshooting guide for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith
JK Hub - A modding site for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith

Availability

Version differences

The retail version requires Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Dark Forces II; digital distribution versions are standalone.[2][3]
The GOG.com version has been patched for compatibility and includes working music.[4]

Essential improvements

In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

Alternate installer

Allows the game to be installed on 64-bit systems.

Unofficial patch

Adds compatibility for modern Windows, mod support and team chat in multiplayer.
For digital releases, use the pre-patched executable.
For the original CD release, use the pre-patched executable or the original Unofficial Patch, which requires the original, installed-from-CD executable.[5] Original CDs for both Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith are required to run the game.

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Higher quality music

Replaces music files with higher quality, digitally restored tracks ripped from the original CD.[6]

Instructions
Works with any release in conjunction with the music wrapper.

Higher quality sound effects

The game uses the low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects. This replaces them with the high quality versions.

Instructions

Higher quality graphics

The game uses lower quality textures and models the further away they are, leading to unsightly transitions. This eliminates that by having the game always use the highest quality ones.

Instructions
Doesn't replace any textures or models.
Can be used alone or in conjunction with other texture/model mods.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32390/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32390/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig command line argument).
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig command line argument).

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game joystick settings.
In-game joystick settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2300-2400, 47624-47625
UDP 2300-2400, 47624-47625
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Game won't start

Instructions
Instructions

3D acceleration issues

Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems (ex. black screens) on some modern machines.

Instructions
Instructions

Can't start a new game on AMD GPUs

This issue is present in the original CD release and may also apply to releases patched with the Unofficial Patch.

Instructions
Instructions

Game runs in a window even when set to fullscreen (Steam)

The Steam launcher forces the -windowGUI command line argument to preemptively solve a black screen problem experienced on some systems.[1]

Instructions

Black screen during menu

Instructions

Seemingly low framerate or stuttering

The game updates camera movement at only 30fps, even though the game runs at 60fps. This gives the appearance of poor performance and can be improved by capping the framerate below 48.

Instructions

HUD is missing or screen has black border

Instructions

Music issues

Music doesn't play or loop or the volume can't be adjusted.

Instructions
Instructions

Miscellaneous fixes

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Access advanced display settings menu

Instructions

Secret level

LucasArts released a bonus level in which the player gets to play as Luke Skywalker in Cloud City (from The Empire Strikes Back).

Instructions
Instructions

Texture/model enhancements

Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced

This mod replaces models with higher quality ones taken from Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast. It requires the Unofficial Patch to be installed.

Instructions

Mysteries of the Sith Retexture Pack

This mod replaces textures with higher quality versions and can be used alone or with Jedi Knight Enhanced. It requires the Unofficial Patch to be installed.

Instructions

JK HUD Revamp

The original HUD is too small at high resolutions. This mod replaces the default GUI and HUD elements with larger, higher resolution alternatives.

Instructions
jkhud.zip affects the health and ammo readouts and jkgui.zip the force power and item icons.
The larger elements are very different from (and not faithful to) the original designs.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 53 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 5 compatible

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References