Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords"
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = External vsync will cause performance issues.<ref>[http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_5.html Tweakguides - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2 Tweak Guide]</ref><ref>[http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1375-vsync-and-kotor-2/ Daily Stream - Vsync and Kotor 2]</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Maximum of 85 fps is selectable in the menu graphics options, and using over 85 in the ini file causes the game to load incorrectly. No limit in latest Steam version after 2015 update. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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# Add {{code|1=AllowWindowedMode=1}} under {{code|[Graphics Options]}}. | # Add {{code|1=AllowWindowedMode=1}} under {{code|[Graphics Options]}}. | ||
# Change {{code|1=FullScreen=1}} to {{code|1=FullScreen=0}}. | # Change {{code|1=FullScreen=1}} to {{code|1=FullScreen=0}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Full Screen Movies=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This method does not work on latest game version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Guide located [http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=212645 here] (it is not necessary to edit your .bik files) | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires the No-CD cracked executable, used in the above Widescreen fix. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|swkotor2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Determine your desired movie resolution expressed in hexadecimal notation, and reverse the order of the bytes. Each byte is two hexadecimal characters, so you want to make sure that you're not entering the hexidecimal string backwards but are instead separating it into bytes (2 character chunks) and then reversing the byte order (the reversal has to do with the order data is stored in and read from memory, which is called endianness). For example, 1920 in decimal notation is 0780 in hexadecimal notation, which is 8007 with the bytes reversed. 1080 in dec is 0438 in hex, which becomes 3804 with reversed bytes. | ||
+ | # Replace '''80 02''' with your desired width and '''E0 01''' with your desired height in the following two places (search for these hex sequences): | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 80 02 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 E0 01 | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | 80 02 00 00 C7 44 24 10 E0 01 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | The resulting hex sequences should look like this, for a 1920x1080 resolution: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 80 07 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 38 04 | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | 80 07 00 00 C7 44 24 10 38 04 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===" | + | ==="Stopped working"=== |
{{Image|KOTOR2 stopped working.png|Error fixable by going into [[#Video settings|windowed mode]] or by changing Nvidia Control Panel settings.}} | {{Image|KOTOR2 stopped working.png|Error fixable by going into [[#Video settings|windowed mode]] or by changing Nvidia Control Panel settings.}} | ||
{{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'. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]]</ref>|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change Nvidia Control Panel settings|ref=<ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change Nvidia Control Panel settings|ref=<ref>http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | If you have a newer Nvidia GPU and your game keeps crashing when you click 'Load Game' from the main menu, a detailed solution for this can be found [http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526 here].<ref>Tested by [[User:Ehs0329|Ehs0329]].</ref> The critical detail seems to be changing <code>Threaded Optimization</code> in the Nvidia Control Panel to <code>OFF</code> | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Frame Buffer Effects" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Frame Buffer Effects"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
If the game crashes after initial character creation and you own an AMD/ATI video card, disabling '''Frame Buffer Effects''' in the game's '''Advanced Graphics Options''' may fix the issue. | If the game crashes after initial character creation and you own an AMD/ATI video card, disabling '''Frame Buffer Effects''' in the game's '''Advanced Graphics Options''' may fix the issue. | ||
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{{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141213045940/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2900469&page=2#post32525102 Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | {{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141213045940/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2900469&page=2#post32525102 Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply Vsync|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Multi-core fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Multi-core fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Press the quicksave button and keep both mouse buttons pressed during the whole saving process. | # Press the quicksave button and keep both mouse buttons pressed during the whole saving process. | ||
# Once the saving process is completed your can release both mouse buttons. The character should control normally again. | # Once the saving process is completed your can release both mouse buttons. The character should control normally again. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * If you encounter recurring issues with being unable to move your character, enabling Vertical Sync will greatly reduce the occurrences of this problem. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Low performance=== | ===Low performance=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref=<ref name="low performance">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003034/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3017016 KOTOR2 - Low FPS - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable frame buffer effects|ref=<ref name="low performance"/>}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Low Frame Rate|ref=<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_7.html</ref>|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} The Steam version has by default the wrong syntax in the <code>swkotor2.ini</code> for enabling this OpenGL method for storing vertex data in video memory. | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Locate file <code>swkotor2.ini</code> | # Locate file <code>swkotor2.ini</code> |
Revision as of 22:55, 23 September 2018
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Maintenance | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Linux | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
OS X, Linux | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Odyssey | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 8, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | July 21, 2015[1] |
Linux | July 21, 2015[1] |
Key points
- Retail version (2012) re-released in a bundle with the first game and made compatible with recent operating systems.
- Steam version (2015) updated to support OS X and Linux, add Steamworks features and many other great improvements.[1]
General information
- Aspyr Media support page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Obsidian Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- LucasForums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM disc check (1.0) SecuROM 7 DRM disc check (1.0b/1.02b) |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Not up to date (is version 2.1.0.0) | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | Same as Steam version. | |||
Steam | Native widescreen and 4K resolution support, full controller support |
- 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. Install Git for Windows (if using Windows) and run this script from the game's music directory to create standard music files that can be played back in most media players (it may be necessary to copy the music directory to your desktop). [2]
Version differences
- Knights of the Old Republic Collection includes both Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords.
- The Steam version was updated in 2015 with many improvements not available in the other releases.[1]
Essential improvements
Patches
1.0b is the latest patch for the retail version (Steam release is newer).
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Gameplay mods
- Has Steam Workshop enabled for mod support.
Restored Content Mod
- Both mods are also available on Steam Workshop
- Highly recommended to restore content that was cut from the game.
- Version 1.8.2 now supports M4-78 Enhancement Project which restores droid planet content.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\swkotor2.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/aspyr-media/kotor2/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/saves/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/aspyr-media/kotor2/saves/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the UI fixes.[3]
- Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will not display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.[4]
- Video tutorial for widescreen available here
- This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).[5]
Make necessary changes[citation needed] |
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[Display Options] Width=2048 Height=1152 [Graphics Options] Height=1152 Width=2048 Notes
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Ultra-widescreen resolution
- Ultra-Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the UI fixes (instructions included below).
Apply the following instructions |
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Notes
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Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Full Screen Movies
- This method does not work on latest game version.
- Guide located here (it is not necessary to edit your .bik files)
- Requires the No-CD cracked executable, used in the above Widescreen fix.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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80 02 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 E0 01 . . . 80 02 00 00 C7 44 24 10 E0 01 The resulting hex sequences should look like this, for a 1920x1080 resolution: 80 07 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 38 04 . . . 80 07 00 00 C7 44 24 10 38 04 |
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | See Polish | |||
Spanish | subtitles with a mod |
Polish
- A Polish fan patch is available here.
Issues fixed
"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'.
Switch to windowed mode[6] |
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Switching to windowed mode sometimes fixes this issue.. |
Activate discrete graphics card[7] |
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Make sure non-Intel graphics card is being used. Intel integrated graphics seems to work for the Steam version but not the retail version in some cases. |
Change Nvidia Control Panel settings[8] |
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If you have a newer Nvidia GPU and your game keeps crashing when you click 'Load Game' from the main menu, a detailed solution for this can be found here.[9] The critical detail seems to be changing |
Disable "Frame Buffer Effects"[citation needed] |
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If the game crashes after initial character creation and you own an AMD/ATI video card, disabling Frame Buffer Effects in the game's Advanced Graphics Options may fix the issue.
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Disable "Shadows" setting[citation needed] |
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If the game crashes unexpectedly from time to time, this is the only way to fix it now. For ex. the crash may be at the Ebon Hawk, on the Prologue level, when you approach the Quadlaser turret. |
Stuttering or freezing after combat
- This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate.[10]
Apply Vsync[citation needed] |
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Multi-core fix[citation needed] |
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Unable to move your character
- This is a known issue with running the game at a refresh rate higher than 72 Hz.
Unable to move your character[citation needed] |
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Low performance
Disable Vsync[11] |
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Disable frame buffer effects[11] |
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Low Frame Rate[12] |
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Retail installation for Windows 7
- All steps should be done with an administrator account.
- Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Retail installation instructions[13] |
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Stretched UI on widescreen resolutions
- After applying a widescreen resolution, the HUD elements will be stretched
Steam[14] |
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Notes
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Retail[citation needed] |
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Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below
Increase resolution to 1366x785[15] |
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[Display Options] Width=1366 Height=795 [Graphics Options] Height=795 Width=1366 |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 9.3u |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Higher quality media
- Not required for GOG.com, Steam, or the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection 2 DVD re-release.
Higher quality movies install instructions[citation needed] |
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Install Movie Update Patch - 1135 MB Notes
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Higher quality music install instructions[citation needed] |
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Install Music Update Patch - 145 MB Notes
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KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor
- KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.4), 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
Choosing game location inside the KSE program[citation needed] |
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Steam registry[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5, 10.10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 330M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz AMD A10 Series |
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System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 440 ATI Radeon HD 5450 Intel HD 4400 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introducing and updated KOTOR II for Mac, Linux, and Windows!
- ↑ Music from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Widescreen Gaming Forum - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer, 1920x1080 tested as working.
- ↑ Steam Forums - Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide (retrieved)
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer
- ↑ Kotor 2 will not work (steam version) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526
- ↑ Tested by Ehs0329.
- ↑ Ultimate KOTOR 2 Tweak Guide - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 KOTOR2 - Low FPS - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_7.html
- ↑ http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-31
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/0/882966056505690417/#c846940248097567648
- ↑ http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=206028
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