Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic"
Baronsmoki (talk | contribs) m (→Lag and CTD: {{file}}) |
Baronsmoki (talk | contribs) m (→Game crashes when using AMD graphics: {{file}}) |
||
Line 446: | Line 446: | ||
There are two ways to resolve this: | There are two ways to resolve this: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Frame Buffer Effects (this will make certain graphical effects extremely simplistic - e.g. Stealth field)|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Frame Buffer Effects (this will make certain graphical effects extremely simplistic - e.g. Stealth field)|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Inside the installation folder, open | + | # Inside the installation folder, open {{file|swkotor.ini}} using a simple text editor (e.g. Notepad). |
# Under <code>[Graphics Options]</code> section, change <code>Frame Buffer=1</code> to <code>Frame Buffer=0</code>. | # Under <code>[Graphics Options]</code> section, change <code>Frame Buffer=1</code> to <code>Frame Buffer=0</code>. | ||
# Save the change and play. | # Save the change and play. | ||
Line 452: | Line 452: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the game's | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the game's {{file|atioglxx.dll}} with a version that works (at the moment, one from Catalyst Display Driver v14.4)|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
# Download Catalyst Display Driver v14.4 for your version of operating system from AMD website (look for a link called "Previous Drivers and Software", usually located on the latest driver download page). | # Download Catalyst Display Driver v14.4 for your version of operating system from AMD website (look for a link called "Previous Drivers and Software", usually located on the latest driver download page). | ||
− | # Using 7-Zip or another compatible archiving utility, extract the downloaded driver | + | # Using 7-Zip or another compatible archiving utility, extract the downloaded driver {{file|.exe}} file into a new folder. |
− | # Inside the folder into which you just extracted the driver, do a search for a file called | + | # Inside the folder into which you just extracted the driver, do a search for a file called {{file|atioglxx.dl_}} (yes, with an underscore). |
− | # Using 7-Zip or another compatible archiving utility, extract the | + | # Using 7-Zip or another compatible archiving utility, extract the {{file|atioglxx.dl_}} file. This will give you the final {{file|atioglxx.dll}}. |
− | # Copy the newly extracted | + | # Copy the newly extracted {{file|atioglxx.dll}} file into the installation folder, replacing the {{file|atioglxx.dll}} inside. |
# Play the game. | # Play the game. | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 15 January 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
BioWare | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Odyssey | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | September 7, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 93 |
IGDB | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Sold by Aspyr Media. | ||||
Sold by Disney Interactive Studios. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. | |||
Steam |
- The soundtrack is stored in MP3 and WAV format, however junk data at the beginning of each file prevents them from being played back in media players. Run this script[Note 1] from the game's music directory[Note 2] to create standard music files that can be played back in most media players.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.03 is the latest patch (not required for Steam or GOG.com version).
- Patch v1.03e is the latest patch for the OS X version.[3]
KotOR 1 Community Patch
A compilation of essential bugfixes applicable to the latest official patched version of the game, as well as new original fixes put together.
- Fixes numerous bugs and improves the game contents.
- Easy to install.
- If using other mods for KotOR, it's best recommended to install the Community Patch first.
- Incompatible with KotOR 1 Restoration. Choose one of the two. Both include most bug fixes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\swkotor.ini[Note 3] <path-to-game>\swconfig.ini[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Knights of the Old Republic/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32370/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Knights of the Old Republic/saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32370/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions supported by default. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming with Auto-Maximize disabled.[4] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | No FPS limit, above 60 fps there are severe physical problems.See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Method 1: Use UniWS (Recommended)[5] |
---|
|
Method 2: Use Flawless Widescreen (Not Recommended) |
---|
Windowed
Windowed solution[citation needed] |
---|
|
Adjust the refresh rate
- Running the game at more than 60 FPS can cause issues, such as causing the player character to be stuck after combat. Capping the frame-rate at 60 FPS is recommended.
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
---|
|
Alternative: Enable Vsync in the graphics options or in the launcher and set refresh rate to 60 Hz[citation needed] |
---|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse pointer will use default Windows behavior. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | See Cannot use your mouse in main menu. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller Support. |
Controller types |
---|
Controller Support
- Controller is not natively supported.
Xpadder controller profile[9] |
---|
A Xpadder profile created by Heraske is available to use. It is approximately 90% full controller support that is nearly identical to the Xbox version. Also supports DS4 controller out of the box. Requires very minimal mouse movement.
Notes
|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, voice-over, effects, movie | |
Surround sound | [10] Uses Windows speaker settings. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | 1) Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team», text and video.
2) Fan translation by Allard (Work In Progress) text and video(K1R and PC Response Moderation in the future. |
|||
Spanish | Official translation. | |||
Spanish | Improved fan translation. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation. |
Issues fixed
UI for widescreen is to small and glitches out
Install mods to fix the display[11][12] |
---|
|
Installing retail version on modern versions of Windows
- Some users may have problems installing retail versions. Installation should be done with an administrator account for best results.
Install retail version[13] |
---|
|
Lag and CTD
Lag[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Game crashes when a movie is played
Use upscaled videos |
---|
Allow 640x480 mode[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game crashes when using AMD graphics
- This issue occurs due to poor support for older OpenGL implementations in several versions of AMD Catalyst Display Driver.
There are two ways to resolve this:
Disable Frame Buffer Effects (this will make certain graphical effects extremely simplistic - e.g. Stealth field)[citation needed] |
---|
|
Replace the game's atioglxx.dll with a version that works (at the moment, one from Catalyst Display Driver v14.4)[citation needed]
|
---|
Notes
|
Game Won't Load
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
---|
Unable to move your character after combat
Unable to move your character after combat[citation needed] |
---|
|
Enable Vsync in the graphics options or in the launcher and set refresh rate on 60hz[citation needed] |
---|
Game minimizes after escaping Taris and refuses to maximize again
- Some users experience this issue after boarding the Ebon Hawk for the first time and are thus unable to progress past Taris.
Game minimizes after escaping Taris and refuses to maximize again[citation needed] |
---|
|
Crashes when opening detention cells and activating lift
Crashes when opening detention cells and activating lift[citation needed] |
---|
|
Crash after a shooting sequence - Leviathan level
Crash after a shooting sequence - Leviathan level[citation needed] |
---|
|
Cutscene bug with Saul Karath on Leviathan
Game won't play an important cutscene at the end of the Leviathan level and just does not continue[citation needed] |
---|
|
Black Screen While Playing Cutscenes
- If using the widescreen patch, the game may display a black screen while playing cutscenes.
Alt+Tab ↹ out of and back into the game[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Set game to use dedicated graphics card[citation needed] |
---|
Disable hardware mouse support[citation needed] |
---|
|
The game is offcenter
Change application properties[14] |
---|
|
Options for Frame Buffer Effects and Soft Shadows are greyed out
- These options don't appear if the game's framerate doesn't match the display refresh rate.[citation needed]
Ensure screen is outputing at 60Hz and Vsync is enabled[15][16] |
---|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b | |
OpenGL | 1.4 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.03d or later patch for Intel support. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5h |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
KotOR 1 Restoration
This special patch restores a small bit of cut content left over by the developer while fixing the remaining bugs found within the game.
- Restores cut content. Complete list here.
- Adds Impossible Difficulty; a cut option for KotOR difficulty, making the game feel harder.
- Versions 1.8 and higher of Community Patch aren't compatible with K1R. Choose one of the two. Both include most bug fixes.
- Although optional, it's best recommended to install the Restoration mod first before adding other mods.
- To prevent a rare bug with the current version of K1R, where a certain NPC becomes invincible, put this file into the
<path-to-game>\Override
folder after installing the mod.[17]
Bodies Stay
- This mod prevents the vanishing of corpses of dead enemies.
KotOR 1 Remastered (AI Upscaled) Cutscenes
- Various resolutions of AI-upscaled cinematics to replace the originals. All cinematics are brought to 60fps and are available in 4k, 1440p, 1080p, 768p, and 720p.
- The cutscenes were upscaled using Topaz Gigapixel AI, and interpolated to 60fps using SVP Pro 4. Black bars are used to maintain the aspect ratio of the content while bringing the videos to 16:9 overall.
- If you're using the Steam version, you may need to get a replacement executable to be able to open it with the HEX editor or UniWS, or for the correct values to appear.
Selphadur's Kotor Texture Redux
- Changes vanilla textures to 4x AI upscaled with hand made improvements.
- In the final (v1.0) release almost all game textures (all except GUI, icons, effects and etc. which have problems when extracted or have no benefit from upscaling whatsoever) are replaced with upgraded ones. Current version (v1.1) has more than 2300 textures.
- All alpha channels in textures were checked and copied to new textures.
Complete Character Overhaul -REDUX- (Ultimate HD Pack)
- All character textures, upscaled with ESRGAN.
- Transparency issues with the legacy pack have been fixed in REDUX.[18]
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware T&L 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0b compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.8.5 | 10.9.5, 10.10.5, 10.11.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1600 Intel HD 3000 128 MB of VRAM |
Retail
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB (98) 256 MB (2000, ME, XP) |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | ATI Radeon 9200 Nvidia GeForce4 Ti |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 NVidia GeForce2 MX 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ If using Windows, install Git for Windows to enable Bash scripts.[1]
- ↑ It may be necessary to copy the music directory to your desktop.[1]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32370/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2018-10-18
- ↑ Music from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Aspyr - Support - last accessed on 2007-08-04
- ↑ KotOR 1 is made full screen instead of windowed borderless · Issue #259 · Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming
- ↑ WSGF Article - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ Memory leak causing crash and corrupting saves, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Steamcommunity, Page 3, app #32370, difficulty on getting Flawless Widescreen to work.
- ↑ Steamcommunity, Page 2, app #32370, Quirks running on a 32 bit vs 64 bit OS.
- ↑ [GAMEPAD UPDATE] [DualShock 4 Support!]
- ↑ The Star Wars Sound Experience - Soundblaster.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2021-12-28
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2022-01-03
- ↑ KOTOR 1+2: Vista Fix & Windows 7 Report - LucasForums
- ↑ Steam forum
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2022-05-26
- Tested with GOG release on my laptop; apparently a common problem on laptops
- ↑ r/kotor: Snigaroo's comment on "Has anyone successfully gotten Soft Shadows and Frame Buffer effects working on modern Nvidia cards?" - Reddit
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/32370/discussions/0/355043117519211437/?l=french#c1456202492178890448
- ↑ Complete Character Overhaul - Ultimate HD Pack - Post #7 - File topics - The Nexus Forums