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Recruit T3-M4 Early Mod v1.3
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By brents742
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Version Notes
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v1.0 - 4/7/2021
- Initial release
v1.1 - 4/9/2021
- Added instructions for a third party member to exit out the main gate in the Taris Undercity
as opposed to the base game only giving instructions to two party members as that's all you're
supposed to have at that point in the game. This solves an issue where the cutscene to save
Hendar would seemingly go on forever.
v1.2 - 12/30/2021
- Removed k_ptar_openbase from install files to maintain compatibility with the K1 Community Patch. This script was initially modified for this mod to restrict the player from breaking the original order of events by entering the Sith Military Base early. However, upon realizing the game is fully voiced for Canderous to mention your recruitment of T3-M4 before speaking to Canderous, as well as for getting the Launch Codes early, there was no real reason to restrict entry to the base. Enter whenever you desire!
v1.3 - 3/13/2022
- Updated compatibility for K1 Community Patch by adding k_ptar_a05ab_en.ncs to the install files. The K1 Community Patch modifies the Vulkar Base door behind the Rancor and the On Enter script for the area to prevent reentry to the Vulkar Base "post-swoop race (and the Bek base if Gadon is dead)" (CP ChangeLog). By doing so, it did not allow players to break into the Sith Military Base at any point they pleased as this mod allows. The door to the Vulkar base behind the Rancor would simply not open. This update corrects that by placing a vanilla copy of the On enter script into your installation's override folder, bypassing the Community Patch's On Enter script that locks the door after a certain point in the Taris story.
Requirements
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IMPORTANT: If you plan to use the K1 Restoration or K1 Community Patch, these mods should be installed BEFORE installation of this mod.
This mod can be installed to the base game without any additional mods.
Installation
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Copy k_ptar_opengate, tar02_janice021.dlg and k_ptar_a05ab_en.ncs to your override folder.
You should not run across any override warnings. If you do, let me know.
Description
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-This mod allows for T3-M4 to be recruited whenever you would like (and have the credits to do so). No longer is T3 tied to the Taris endgame.
You can recruit him before Canderous gives you the quest to do so by speaking to Janice Nall as usual.
There will be a new dialogue option that allows you to purchase T3 from her early.
-If you have recruited T3 before speaking to Canderous about the military base, Canderous will mention that your T3 unit
will be able to get you in. This uses existing voice work found within the game that would seem to indicate it was the
developer's intention at some point to let you recruit T3 earlier than possible in the launch version.
-The Sith Military Base will open before speaking to Canderous if you're up for a challenge!
Break into the Military base whenever you please with T3 and witness some hidden Canderous dialog for doing so.
-If you wish to play the game as normal, that option remains. Canderous will still mention buying T3-M4 from Janice Nall.
Getting Started
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This mod only makes sense when starting a new playthrough or one that has not yet encountered Canderous in the Cantina.
Simply play as normal and go to Janice Nall's droid shop and speak to her as normal, asking about the T3-M4 unit
and persuading her to sell you the droid.
Compatibility
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IMPORTANT - This mod relies upon the files k_ptar_opengate, tar02_janice021.dlg and k_ptar_a05ab_en.ncs (when the Community Patch is installed) to work.
Any mod that plays with these files will likely break or impair this one. PM me if you find ones that do so I can make this mod compatible.
What Specifically does this mod do?
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-tar02_janice021.dlg was modified to give a new purchase dialog option when asking Janice Nall about T3-M4. This option
will cycle into existing dialog as if you told Janice Canderous sent you. From here, everything goes as it normall does.
-k_ptar_opengate.ncs was modified to give MoveTo instructions to a third party member while trying to save Hendar in the Taris Undercity.
The original script only gave instructions to exit the gate to two party members as that is all you are intended to have at this stage in the game.
-k_ptar_a05ab_en.ncs is in place to override changes made within the K1 Community Patch that prevented access to the Vulkar Base after certain conditions were met in the story line - ("post-swoop race (and the Bek base if Gadon is dead))" (CP ChangeLog). By overriding CP's copy of the script, that mod's change that prevented access is undone, allowing for entry into the Vulkar Base if the player did the Sith Military Base early.
Permissions and Disclaimers
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I, brents742, reserve the right as author of this mod for sole permission to upload some or all of this mod
anywhere for any reason.
If you would like to include any part of this mod in anything, then please
contact me for permission.
The user of the mod is responsible for any damage to their game that may result from using this mod.
Users are encouraged to make relevant backups and do their research on existing mods they have installed
to double check compatibility. All efforts have been made to ensure this mod is as unobtrusive as possible
but ultimate responsibility lies with the end user to check for possible conflicts before installing.
Special Thanks
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Fred Tetra - KOTOR Tool
TK102 - DLG Editor
Stoffe and Fair Strides - TSLPatcher
-N-DReW25 for pointing out the infinte cutscene issue in the Taris Undercity
-Squall Lionhart for reporting the Vulkar Base sewer door lock issue
-JCarter426 for their help identifying the compatibility issues with Community Patch and potential solutions
Prydeless for their pink lightsaber mod that inspired me to start modding to begin with.
The entirety of the DeadlyStream modding forums for their inexaustible resources and information
that allows anyone with a computer and an idea to sit down and learn how to make their first mod.
Lucasarts, Bioware, and Obsidian for making a game I'm still funneling dozens of hours into
nearly two decades after its initial release.
Contact
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PM me on Nexus or DeadlyStream or alternatively post on the mod itself and I will get back to you.
With version 1.0.0:
