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# Download ''JK_enhanced.zip'' [http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=242§ion=downloads from JKHub]. If you are having problems running the game with 3D Acceleration turned on, download ''JKE_8bit.zip'' instead. | # Download ''JK_enhanced.zip'' [http://www.jkhub.net/project/show.php?projid=242§ion=downloads from JKHub]. If you are having problems running the game with 3D Acceleration turned on, download ''JKE_8bit.zip'' instead. | ||
# Extract the ''JKE'' folder (the folder itself, not just its contents) and ''JKE.bat'' into your Jedi Knight install folder. | # Extract the ''JKE'' folder (the folder itself, not just its contents) and ''JKE.bat'' into your Jedi Knight install folder. | ||
− | # | + | # Add <code>-path JKE</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]]. |
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#* Otherwise, extract it into the ''Resource'' folder in your Jedi Knight install folder. | #* Otherwise, extract it into the ''Resource'' folder in your Jedi Knight install folder. | ||
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+ | * The '''LOD Mod''' prevents NPCs and textures being scaled down in quality as you move away, which is very noticeable when playing in high resolutions. This is recommended regardless of whether you're using the above two graphics mods. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing Jedi Knight LOD Mod}} | ||
+ | # Download JK1.rar (for the main game) or JKM1.1.rar (for Mysteries of the Sith) from [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32380/discussions/0/615085406669206428 this thread]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files within to {{p|game}}\Episode\, overwriting the existing file of the same name. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod requires that you start a new game and prevents old save games from being loaded, as it replaces all of the level files. | ||
+ | {{--}} Does not currently work on Level 6 of the original game. | ||
====Mods and Steam version==== | ====Mods and Steam version==== |
Revision as of 11:42, 5 January 2016
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Sith | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 1997 |
Key points
- Running the game on AMD using Catalyst 13.2 (or newer) requires a workaround. See 3D Acceleration problems.
- Installer is 16-bit only; use the Alternate installer for 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- JKDF2.NET - A fan site for the game
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disk check can be skipped with this | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Mysteries of the Sith | |||
Steam | Music is not included. Run with -windowGUI switch by default[1] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Mysteries of the Sith | Retail requires base game; digital distribution version is a standalone title.[2][3] |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version has been patched for compatibility and includes working music.[4]
Essential improvements
Alternate installer
- Allows the game to be installed on 64-bit systems.
Patches
Unofficial Jedi Knight patch
- Adds team chat to multiplayer and is required for many mods. Comes with official patch
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624-47625 |
UDP | 2300-2400, 47624-47625 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Instructions |
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3D Acceleration problems
Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems on some modern machines. If you experience problems, try the following steps (you may have to do this every time you launch the game):
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game runs in a window even when game is set to fullscreen (Steam)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Seemingly low FPS or stuttering
The game appears to have an issue where, while running at 60 FPS, it will update camera movement at 30. This gives the appearance of poor performance and can be improved by capping the frame rate below 48.
Instructions |
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HUD does not appear, or screen has black border
Instructions |
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Missing music (Steam)
Instructions |
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Wrong or missing music (with CD)
Instructions |
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Music does not loop
This is a known issue on some Windows Vista and 7 machines
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Miscellaneous fixes
Instructions |
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Other information
Instructions |
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Texture/model enhancement
- Jedi Knight Enhanced is a model enhancement pack which requires the unofficial patch to be installed; an older version of the patch is included in the download.
Instructions |
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- Jedi Knight Retexture Pack is a texture enhancement pack which can be used alone or in conjunction with Jedi Knight Enhanced. It requires the unofficial patch to be installed.
Instructions |
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- The LOD Mod prevents NPCs and textures being scaled down in quality as you move away, which is very noticeable when playing in high resolutions. This is recommended regardless of whether you're using the above two graphics mods.
Instructions |
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Notes
- This mod requires that you start a new game and prevents old save games from being loaded, as it replaces all of the level files.
- Does not currently work on Level 6 of the original game.
Mods and Steam version
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Windows 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 90 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 53MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/32380/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Windows
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Network)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)