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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>
 
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>
 
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{{Save Game Table/row|Retail|C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Retail|C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Steam|C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II\}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Steam|C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II\}}
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Revision as of 23:25, 24 August 2012

Template:Infobox Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series) 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.
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

Obsidian Forum.
Steam Forum.
LucasForums.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

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)

File:TSLRCM screenshot.jpg
Restored content: Dxun Revisited.
Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.
Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
Instructions
Instructions
Default install directories:

Template:Save Game Table

Instructions

Higher Quality Movies

Not required for Steam version.
LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
Instructions

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.
Instructions

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.

Game Data

Save Game Location

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Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

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TweakGuides.com article - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.

Widescreen Resolution

File:KOTOR2 widescreen screenshot.jpg
16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.
KOTOR2 only natively supports 4:3 resolutions.
All widescreen fixes will stretch HUD elements, and require a minimap fix.[2]

Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher

Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.[3]
Works be replacing exe, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.[4]
Instructions

UniWS

Does not work on native Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).[5] This can be fixed by replacing the above Squizzy exe.[6]
Instructions
Instructions

Input Settings

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Controller

Controller is natively unsupported.
File:KOTOR2 sample pinncale.jpg
Sample Pinnacle controller profile.
Instructions

Retail Installation For Windows 7

This guide is specifically written for the original retail version of the game.[7]
All steps should be done with an administrator account.
Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

System Requirements

Retail Version

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Steam Version

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References