Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords"
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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'. | ||
− | 8) Right click on every .exe file in the game folders and set the | + | 8) Right click on every .exe file in the game 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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{{ii}} Installation requires running the patch exe files in Windows XP Service Pack 3 compatibility mode as administrator. | {{ii}} Installation requires running the patch exe files in Windows XP Service Pack 3 compatibility mode as administrator. | ||
{{ii}} 1.0a patch must be installed ''before'' 1.0b. | {{ii}} 1.0a patch must be installed ''before'' 1.0b. | ||
− | :*[http://www.lucasarts.com/support/update/kotor2.html US | + | :*[http://www.lucasarts.com/support/update/kotor2.html US Patch]. |
:*[http://www.lucasarts.com/support/update/kotor2int.html International Patches] - for UK, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions of the game. | :*[http://www.lucasarts.com/support/update/kotor2int.html International Patches] - for UK, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions of the game. | ||
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Revision as of 09:51, 24 August 2012
Template:Infobox Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series) Key Points
- Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR2' 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
Availability
- 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.
Bundle Pack
- Bundle of KOTOR 1 and 2 is available through retail.
- Patched for better compatibility with Windows 7 x64 bit, but with no other improvements.
Improvements
The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)
- Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.
- Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
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- Default install directories:
Higher Quality Movies
- Not required for Steam version.
- LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
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Higher Quality Music
- Original shipping audio quality: retail - 11,025 Hz, Music Update Patch - 22,050 Hz, Steam - 22,050 Hz, .[1]
- Retail and Steam version audio can be updated to 44,100 Hz.
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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.
Retail Installation For Windows 7
Install Guide
- This guide was taken from the LucasForums.
- All steps should be done with an administrator account.
- Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
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Game Data
Save Game Location
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video Settings
- TweakGuides.com article - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.
Widescreen Resolution
- KOTOR2 only natively supports 4:3 resolutions.
- All widescreen fixes will stretch HUD elements.[2]
Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher
- Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.[3]
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UniWS
- Does not work on native Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).[4] This can be fixed by replacing the above Squizzy exe using[5]
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System Requirements
Retail Version
Steam Version
References
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899691
- ↑ https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743
- ↑ http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=41356787