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Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords"

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{{mm}} [http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=321 LucasForums].
 
{{mm}} [http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=321 LucasForums].
  
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== Availability ==
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==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM Collection] | {{ID|Retail}} | Includes [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]]. Requires disk check. Fully patched and compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM Collection] | {{ID|Retail}} | Includes [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]]. Requires disk check. Fully patched and compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7.}}
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=== Collection (retail) ===
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===Collection (retail)===
 
{{ii}} Knights of the Old Republic Collection is a collection of KOTOR 1 and 2, and is available through [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM/ref=pd_sim_vg_3 Amazon.com] and [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Collection/dp/B0095TALL0/ Amazon.co.uk].
 
{{ii}} Knights of the Old Republic Collection is a collection of KOTOR 1 and 2, and is available through [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM/ref=pd_sim_vg_3 Amazon.com] and [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Collection/dp/B0095TALL0/ Amazon.co.uk].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
  
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=== Official patches ===
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===Official patches===
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version.
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version.
 
{{--}} Retail autopatching servers have been shut down, and manual patching is required.<ref>http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/50731-autopatcher-problem/</ref>
 
{{--}} Retail autopatching servers have been shut down, and manual patching is required.<ref>http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/50731-autopatcher-problem/</ref>
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[[Image:TSLRCM_screenshot.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Restored content: Dxun Revisited.]]
 
[[Image:TSLRCM_screenshot.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Restored content: Dxun Revisited.]]
  
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=== [http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod-tslrcm The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)] ===
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===[http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod-tslrcm The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)]===
 
{{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> Simply extract to the root folder of the game.
 
{{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.
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}}
  
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===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete or rename files|ref=<ref>http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=160442</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete or rename files|ref=<ref>http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=160442</ref>}}
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}}
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
|origin                =  
 
|origin                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Video settings==
 
[[Image:KOTOR2 widescreen screenshot.jpg|290px|right|thumb|16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.]]
 
[[Image:KOTOR2 widescreen screenshot.jpg|290px|right|thumb|16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.]]
 
[[Image:KOTOR2 1366x768 no dialogue.png|290px|thumb|Resolutions of 1366x768 and under do not display dialogue below correctly.]]
 
[[Image:KOTOR2 1366x768 no dialogue.png|290px|thumb|Resolutions of 1366x768 and under do not display dialogue below correctly.]]
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = External vsync will cause performance issues.<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_5.html</ref><ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1375-vsync-and-kotor-2/</ref>
 
|vsync notes                = External vsync will cause performance issues.<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_5.html</ref><ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1375-vsync-and-kotor-2/</ref>
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|high frame rate            = unknown
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|high frame rate notes     =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_1.html here].
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_1.html here].
  
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=== [[Widescreen resolution]] ===
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===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{--}} KOTOR2 natively supports 4:3 resolutions only.
 
{{--}} KOTOR2 natively supports 4:3 resolutions only.
 
{{--}} Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the [[#Widescreen minimap problem|minimap fix]].<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords</ref>
 
{{--}} Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the [[#Widescreen minimap problem|minimap fix]].<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords</ref>
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}}
 
}}
  
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==== Widescreen minimap problem ====
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====Widescreen minimap problem====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{fixbox/fix|Fix minimap location}}
 
{{fixbox/fix|Fix minimap location}}
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# Download the updated [http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords/ Widescreen UI Fix by Achilles.]
 
# Download the updated [http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords/ Widescreen UI Fix by Achilles.]
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# Extract content to a directory other than Override folder(i.e. your desktop).
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# Extract content to a folder other than Override folder(i.e. your desktop).
 
# Select EITHER 1920x1080 for 16x9 OR 1680x1050 for 16x10 (but not both).
 
# Select EITHER 1920x1080 for 16x9 OR 1680x1050 for 16x10 (but not both).
 
# Copy the contents of the selected folder to Override.
 
# Copy the contents of the selected folder to Override.
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Input settings ==
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==Input settings==
 
[[Image:KOTOR2_sample_pinncale.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Sample Pinnacle controller profile.]]
 
[[Image:KOTOR2_sample_pinncale.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Sample Pinnacle controller profile.]]
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Controller]] ===
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===[[Controller]]===
 
{{--}} Controller is not natively supported.
 
{{--}} Controller is not natively supported.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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}}
 
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== Issues fixed ==
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==Issues fixed==
 
[[File:KOTOR2_stopped_working.png|290px|thumb|Error fixable by going into [[#Video settings|windowed mode]] or by [[#Change NVIDIA Control Panel settings|changing NVIDIA Control Panel settings]].]]
 
[[File:KOTOR2_stopped_working.png|290px|thumb|Error fixable by going into [[#Video settings|windowed mode]] or by [[#Change NVIDIA Control Panel settings|changing NVIDIA Control Panel settings]].]]
  
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=== 'Stopped working' ===
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==='Stopped working'===
 
{{ii}} Error occurs after the company logos and before the main menu, or after clicking on 'Load Game' from the main menu.
 
{{ii}} Error occurs after the company logos and before the main menu, or after clicking on 'Load Game' from the main menu.
 
{{ii}} Full error message: 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords has stopped working'.
 
{{ii}} Full error message: 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords has stopped working'.
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== Stuttering or freezing after combat ===
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===Stuttering or freezing after combat===
 
{{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32525102&postcount=20</ref>
 
{{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32525102&postcount=20</ref>
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Other information ==
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==Other information==
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=== Higher quality movies ===
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===Higher quality movies===
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{++}} LucasArts released replacement upscaled cutscene videos.
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== Higher quality music ===
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===Higher quality music===
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
 
{{ii}} Original shipping audio quality: 11,025 Hz, this patch updates it to 44,100 Hz.
 
{{ii}} Original shipping audio quality: 11,025 Hz, this patch updates it to 44,100 Hz.
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}}
  
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=== [http://www.gamefront.com/files/5492057/KOTOR_and_TSL_Save_Game_Editor__3_3_3_ KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor] ===
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===[http://www.gamefront.com/files/5492057/KOTOR_and_TSL_Save_Game_Editor__3_3_3_ KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor]===
 
{{ii}} KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3), also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3), also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Choosing game location inside the KSE program}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Choosing game location inside the KSE program}}
 
# Right click the name of the game you want to edit (The Sith Lords).
 
# Right click the name of the game you want to edit (The Sith Lords).
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# Navigate to proper directory. On Steam, default is (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Knights Of the Old Republic II)
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# Navigate to proper folder. On Steam, default is (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Knights Of the Old Republic II)
 
# Click OK}}
 
# Click OK}}
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|Steam registry}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam registry}}
 
# Use 'regedit' to add the appropriate keys.  
 
# Use 'regedit' to add the appropriate keys.  
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# The editor searches for a string value named 'Path' under <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts\KotOR2</code>
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# The editor searches for a string value named 'Path' under <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts\KotOR2</code>
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# This string should be located at <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts\KotOR2</code> in 64-bit versions of Windows.
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate}}
 
{{ii}} If experiencing low frame rates from the Steam version of the game:
 
{{ii}} If experiencing low frame rates from the Steam version of the game:
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# Navigate to game directory. By default it is: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II</code>
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# Navigate to installation folder. By default it is: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II</code>
 
# Locate file <code>"swkotor2.ini</code>
 
# Locate file <code>"swkotor2.ini</code>
 
# Edit and change <code>"DisableVertexBufferObjects=1</code> under "[Graphics Options]" to <code>"Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1</code>}}
 
# Edit and change <code>"DisableVertexBufferObjects=1</code> under "[Graphics Options]" to <code>"Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1</code>}}
  
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=== Retail installation for Windows 7 ===
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===Retail installation for Windows 7===
 
{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
 
{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
 
{{++}} Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
 
{{++}} Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
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7) Explore the hard drive and find the folder where you installed the game.  Right click on the folder, select 'Properties', un-check 'Read-Only', then click 'Apply'.
 
7) Explore the hard drive and find the folder where you installed the game.  Right click on the folder, select 'Properties', un-check 'Read-Only', then click 'Apply'.
  
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8) Right click on every .exe file in the game folders and set the compatibility modes to the same as in step 4.
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8) Right click on every .exe file in the installation folders and set the compatibility modes to the same as in step 4.
  
 
9) Right click on the <code>kotor2.exe</code> and select 'Create shortcut'.  Move the shortcuts to your desktop.
 
9) Right click on the <code>kotor2.exe</code> and select 'Create shortcut'.  Move the shortcuts to your desktop.
  
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10) This shortcut needs to be set to 'Run as Administrator'.  To change the icon to the shortcut, click on 'Properties' and then 'Change icon'.  A new box will open.  Find your game folder and select the game .exe. To prevent the command window from popping up briefly while launching, under the shortcut properties change the 'Run' mode to 'Minimized'.
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10) This shortcut needs to be set to 'Run as Administrator'.  To change the icon to the shortcut, click on 'Properties' and then 'Change icon'.  A new box will open.  Find the installation folder and select the game .exe. To prevent the command window from popping up briefly while launching, under the shortcut properties change the 'Run' mode to 'Minimized'.
  
 
11) [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] needs to be downloaded.  
 
11) [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] needs to be downloaded.  
  
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12) Extract [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] and place the <code>mss32.dll</code> file in the game directory, overwriting the file of the same name.
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12) Extract [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] and place the <code>mss32.dll</code> file in the installation folder, overwriting the file of the same name.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== System requirements ==
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==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minCPU  = 1 GHz
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
 
|minmem  = 128 MB
 
|minmem  = 128 MB
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|minHD    = 4 GB free
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|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minGPU  = 32 MB Card
 
|minGPU  = 32 MB Card
  

Revision as of 00:21, 30 January 2014

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
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Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
LucasArts
Engines
Odyssey
Release dates
Windows February 8, 2005
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords on Wikipedia
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords 2005
Star Wars: The Old Republic 2011
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake TBA

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.
Retail version recently re-released in a bundle with the first game and made compatible with recent operating systems.

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.

Essential improvements

Official patches

Not required for Steam version.
Retail autopatching servers have been shut down, and manual patching is required.[1]
Installation requires running the patch exe files in Windows XP Service Pack 3 compatibility mode as administrator.
International versions only: 1.0a patch must be installed before 1.0b.
File:TSLRCM menu.png
Menu confirming that TSLRCM is installed.
File:TSLRCM screenshot.jpg
Restored content: Dxun Revisited.

The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)

Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.
Unlike other KOTOR 2 mods, the TSLRCM does not need to be installed in the \Override\ folder.[2] Simply extract to the root folder of the game.
Successfully installed mod will result in updated splash screen.[3]
Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
Version 1.8.2 now supports M4-78 Enhancement Project which restores 'droid planet' content.[4]
Instructions

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208580/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208580/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

File:KOTOR2 widescreen screenshot.jpg
16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.
File:KOTOR2 1366x768 no dialogue.png
Resolutions of 1366x768 and under do not display dialogue below correctly.
File:KOTOR2 UniWS.png
Patching to widescreen using UniWS.

Template:Video settings

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Widescreen resolution

KOTOR2 natively supports 4:3 resolutions only.
Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the minimap fix.[5]
Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will not display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.[6][7]
Steam version requires you to replace the updated Steam exe with another one to allow UniWS to work, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.[8]
Instructions

Widescreen minimap problem

Instructions

Dialogue options won't display

Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below.
Instructions

Input settings

File:KOTOR2 sample pinncale.jpg
Sample Pinnacle controller profile.

Template:Input settings

Controller

Controller is not natively supported.
Instructions

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

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'.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Stuttering or freezing after combat

This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.[9]
Instructions
Instructions

Unable to move your character

Instructions

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]
Instructions

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.
Instructions

KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor

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.
Instructions
Instructions

Low performance

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Retail installation for Windows 7

All steps should be done with an administrator account.
Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB Card 128 MB Card

Notes

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

References