Recruit HK-47 on Taris 2.1.0

   (0 reviews)
brents742

8 Screenshots

About This File

Recruit HK-47 on Taris v2.1
======================================


By brents742
============

Description
===========
-This mod allows for recruiting HK-47 into your party as early as possible (Taris) in a way that does not interfere with the story arc.

-Yuka Laka is trapped on Taris by the Sith Quarantine! Taking refuge in either Kebla Yurt's store or the Alien Apartments of Upper City South depending on what you chose.
Yuka needs credits and he needs them fast, so he offers HK-47 for purchase on Taris if the player has enough credits. How will he escape and make it back to Anchorhead???

-Some additional dialog has been added to Yuka Laka on Taris and Tatooine.
 
-HK-47 will appear in your Taris apartment after being recruited.
 
-Nothing has been removed from the game. If you want to wait until Tatooine for HK-47 to enter your party as normal, you can still do that.
 
-This mod simply adds the ability to purchase HK-47 from Yuka Laka on Taris instead of waiting to do so on Tatooine.


Version Notes
=============
v1.0 - 8/10/2021
     - Initial release
    
v2.0 - 9/17/2021
     - Reconfigured installer to give options for various installations involving K1 Restoration and K1 Community Patch. Thanks to N-Drew25 and Ebmar for their help with this!
     - Added options for where the player would like HK-47 to be recruited from (Kebla Yurt's store or the Alien Apartments in Taris Upper City South)
     - Reduced pricing structure for HK-47 to better reflect an affordable yet not inconsequential price. (2500/2000/1750/1500)

v2.1 - 1/31/2022

     - Updated compatibility for K1 Community Patch

Requirements
============
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
============
Run TSLPatcher.exe and select the option that best describes your specific installation. Choosing the wrong one will make the mod not work properly, partially, or at all depending.
The patcher will make backups of any existing files you may have that are the same as files this mod uses.
Keep track of this backup folder - which will be located wherever you have the TSLPatcher.exe running from.

Override Warnings: -k_ptar_opengate.ncs may flag if it is already present due to my Recruit T3-M4 Early mod. This is fine.
                   -tat17_08yuka_01.dlg will flag as being overriden in installations where K1 Restoration is involved. This is fine.
                   
There should not be any others, but should you run across any, log them and the mods you are using and please PM me so I can work further on compatibility.


Getting Started
===============
A new save is required for this mod to work properly. Short of that, a save before leaving the Endar Spire.

IMPORTANT: Loading an existing save will have the game call up cached information for the module Yuka Laka and HK-47 appear in (tar_m02ac or tar_m02aa depending on your installation) and they will not appear.


Timing
======
If you do not purchase HK-47 before going to Davik's estate, your next available opportunity will be on Tatooine as normal.

Compatibility
=============
IMPORTANT - This mod makes changes/adds the following modules to the game:

tar_m02aa.mod
tar_m02ac.mod
tar_m02af.mod
tat_m17ac.mod

Both K1 Restoration and K1 Commmunity Patch were specifically in mind when designing this mod as they also make changes to some of the above modules.

If you run across a mod that this mod seems to conflict with,
please let me know and I will work to update this mod to address it.

What Specifically does this mod do?
===================================
-k_ptar_opengate.ncs (found in your override folder after installation of this mod, or already existing if you have my Recruit T3-M4 early mod, allows for three party members to exit the Outcast camp, as vanilla only included MoveTo instructions for the Hendar scene to two party members as that is all you were meant to have at that point in the game.

-m02aa.git was modified (within tar_m02aa.mod) to spawn Yuka Laka and HK-47 to spawn in the Alien Apartments via UTC.

-m02ac.git was modified (within tar_m02ac.mod) to spawn Yuka Laka and HK-47 to spawn in Kebla Yurt's shop via UTC.

-m02af.git was modified (within tar_m02af.mod) to place a waypoint for HK-47 to appear in your Taris apartment like the rest of your party members.

-m17ac.git was modified (within tat_m17ac.mod) to reflect the location of a trigger that will remove the HK-47 UTC from Yuka Laka's shop if and only if he has already been purchased on Taris.

-tar_m02ac.mod   
& tar_m02aa.mod -Modified to include the necessary scripts present within tat_m17ac (Yuka Laka's Anchorhead shop) to allow for the proper recruitment of HK-47.
                -Modified to include dlg files (tar17_08hk57_01 and tar17_08yuka_01 respectively) that mimic the same dlg files in tat_m17ac but changed where needed to reflect the Sith Occupation of Taris.
                -Modified to include utc files (tar17_08hk57_01 and tar17_08yuka_01 respectively) that mimic the same utc files in tat_m17ac.
                -k_act_hk47bought.ncs is a script that was created to set boolean KES_HK1 to indicate HK-47 has been purchased on Taris.
                -Added scripts to check if the player has the needed credits for the new purchase options as well as for taking those credits off the player once purchased. Check the source folder for specifics on this if needed.

-tat_m17ac.mod -Modified Yuka Laka's dlg file (tat17_08yuka_01) to give Taris specific dialog if HK-47 was purchased on Taris. Otherwise, regular dialog will trigger.
               -New trigger UTT file created that will fire script k_ptat_killhk47.ncs that removes the HK-47 UTC from Yuka Laka's shop if and only if he has already been purchased on Taris.
               -k_con_hk47join.ncs checks to see if KES_HK1 boolean is true, and ensures Taris specific dialog only fires the first time the player speaks with Yuka Laka on Tatooine.
               -k_act_hk47join2.ncs flags HK-47 as having been purchased locally so Yuka Laka (Tatooine version) does not mistakenly believe he still has an HK-47 unit to sell you. Also sets Yuka Laka as having been talked to for the first time to prohibit Taris conversation every time you speak to him.

-Created the following Booleans:
KES_HK1 boolean - flags when HK-47 has been purchased on Taris. This is reflected in globalcat.2da changes that TSLPatcher makes during install.

Permissions and Disclaimers
===========================
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
==============
N-Drew25 and Ebmar for their assistance in reorganizing the installer for best practice installation methods.

Fred Tetra - KOTOR Tool

TK102 - DLG Editor

Stoffe and Fair Strides - TSLPatcher

Prydeless for their pink lightsaber mod that inspired me to begin modding to begin with.

The entirety of the DeadlyStream modding forums for their inexhaustible 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 am still funneling dozens of hours into
nearly two decades after its initial release.

Contact
=======
PM me on Nexus or DeadlyStream or alternatively post on the mod itself and I will get back to you.

 

What's New in Version 2.1.0   See changelog

Released

v2.1 - 1/31/2022
    - Updated compatibility for K1 Community Patch

  • Like 2

Previous File Canderous' Mandalore Armor for K1
Next File Gold Jedi Star Forge Robes

User Feedback

Recommended Comments

N-DReW25

Critical bug detected: The TSLPatcher inserts the "m02ac.git" file into the "tar_m02ac.rim" file. Since mods like K1R and K1CP both replace "tar_m02ac.rim" with "tar_m02ac.mod" and the game will prioritize the .mod, the problem becomes that the game will always use the unmodified m02ac.git file from tar_m02ac.mod instead of the modded m02ac.git from the .rim as installed here.

 

Solution: Give the TSLPatcher 2 installation options, the first option will be called "Main Installation" which will install the m02ac.git into the rim file. The second option will be installed afterwards, this one will be called "K1R/K1CP Compatibility", this second installer will install a copy of the modded git file into the "tar_m02ac.mod" file as introduced by K1R and K1CP thus fixing the problem.

 

I only tested this mod a little bit and instantly found this issue, if you got more .git files then you'll probably need to repeat this installer method for them as well.

 

Feel free to PM me for instructions on how to setup a TSLPatcher with 2 installers.

Edit: Just checked the TSLPatcher itself, it appears as if most of the files necessary for the mod to work are installed via the rim files. Feel free to PM me @brents742 so I may instruct you how to fix this issue.

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ebmar

I'd suggest [modders] to not ever inject files to RIM, only if --

  1. It's a custom-made like djh269's "Jolee's Hut"
  2. The game can't read the MOD like that occasion in TSL, so the only way to make changes is through the RIM

The reason is we may need default-unedited files that taken from vanilla RIM at a point, and if one--particularly end-users--hard-replace them they can't do any of that or a rollback as well as troubleshooting. Indeed there could be backup from an install using TSLPatcher, but still it isn't ideal as it will potentially cause unnecessary issues -- not presently by any chance, but in the future. The argument about game taking priority of MOD over RIM is a valid one, but isn't the basis for this understanding.

If anything, by not doing that is the best practice that benefitting everyone.

  • Light Side Points 1

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
brents742
6 hours ago, N-DReW25 said:

Critical bug detected: The TSLPatcher inserts the "m02ac.git" file into the "tar_m02ac.rim" file. Since mods like K1R and K1CP both replace "tar_m02ac.rim" with "tar_m02ac.mod" and the game will prioritize the .mod, the problem becomes that the game will always use the unmodified m02ac.git file from tar_m02ac.mod instead of the modded m02ac.git from the .rim as installed here.

 

Solution: Give the TSLPatcher 2 installation options, the first option will be called "Main Installation" which will install the m02ac.git into the rim file. The second option will be installed afterwards, this one will be called "K1R/K1CP Compatibility", this second installer will install a copy of the modded git file into the "tar_m02ac.mod" file as introduced by K1R and K1CP thus fixing the problem.

 

I only tested this mod a little bit and instantly found this issue, if you got more .git files then you'll probably need to repeat this installer method for them as well.

 

Feel free to PM me for instructions on how to setup a TSLPatcher with 2 installers.

Edit: Just checked the TSLPatcher itself, it appears as if most of the files necessary for the mod to work are installed via the rim files. Feel free to PM me @brents742 so I may instruct you how to fix this issue.

 

44 minutes ago, ebmar said:

I'd suggest [modders] to not ever inject files to RIM, only if --

  1. It's a custom-made like djh269's "Jolee's Hut"
  2. The game can't read the MOD like that occasion in TSL, so the only way to make changes is through the RIM

The reason is we may need default-unedited files that taken from vanilla RIM at a point, and if one--particularly end-users--hard-replace them they can't do any of that or a rollback as well as troubleshooting. Indeed there could be backup from an install using TSLPatcher, but still it isn't ideal as it will potentially cause unnecessary issues -- not presently by any chance, but in the future. The argument about game taking priority of MOD over RIM is a valid one, but isn't the basis for this understanding.

If anything, by not doing that is the best practice that benefitting everyone.

I'm glad you both brought this up because it has been on my mind that using rim doesn't seem like a best practice situation, at the time it is all I knew how to ensure a change took place, but knowing more now, I'll rearrange how this mod works to not be calling critical rim files. Thanks for the help! 

  • Light Side Points 1

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ebmar
1 hour ago, brents742 said:

Installer updated to reflect best practice installation methods!

You sure about that? Hmm, let's see... 😛

  • Haha 1

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
brents742
6 minutes ago, ebmar said:

You sure about that? Hmm, let's see... 😛

I look forward to further education or confirmation it is passable! ;)

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ebmar

Alright, just do a quick check and found some minor-nitpicky stuffs but overall looks fine, so cheers for that -- though this one looks critical --

Spoiler 

; K1RCPApartments.INI
; Name=Recruit HK-47 on Taris (K1R/CP - Alien Apartments)
; Description=Select this option if the K1 Restoration and K1 Community Patch is installed OR: K1 Community Patch is installed only OR: K1 Restoration
; is installed only and the player wants HK-47 to be recruitable from the Alien Apartments.
; ...

[InstallList]
; ...
install_folder2=Modules\tar_m02aa.mod

; ...
[install_folder2]
File0=k_act_hk47bought.ncs
File1=k_ptat_gte1500g.ncs
File2=k_ptat_gte1750g.ncs
File3=k_ptat_gte2000g.ncs
File4=k_ptat_gte2500g.ncs
File5=k_ptat_hk47add.ncs
File6=k_ptat_hk47ship.ncs
File7=k_ptat_hk2500_ch.ncs
File8=k_ptat_hk2500_st.ncs
File9=k_ptat_hk3000_ch.ncs
; ...
; -- and same with following 24 files

Don't you think it's better for them to do hard-overwrite/replace? With what they're now they will simply be skipped -- assuming they're already in the module, that is.

Granted, you might have your own logic and/or plan for that and I didn't see it for sure.

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
brents742
4 minutes ago, ebmar said:

Alright, just do a quick check and found some minor-nitpicky stuffs but overall looks fine, so cheers for that -- though this one looks critical --

  Hide contents 


; K1RCPApartments.INI
; Name=Recruit HK-47 on Taris (K1R/CP - Alien Apartments)
; Description=Select this option if the K1 Restoration and K1 Community Patch is installed OR: K1 Community Patch is installed only OR: K1 Restoration
; is installed only and the player wants HK-47 to be recruitable from the Alien Apartments.

[InstallList]
; ...
install_folder2=Modules\tar_m02aa.mod

; ...
[install_folder2]
File0=k_act_hk47bought.ncs
File1=k_ptat_gte1500g.ncs
File2=k_ptat_gte1750g.ncs
File3=k_ptat_gte2000g.ncs
File4=k_ptat_gte2500g.ncs
File5=k_ptat_hk47add.ncs
File6=k_ptat_hk47ship.ncs
File7=k_ptat_hk2500_ch.ncs
File8=k_ptat_hk2500_st.ncs
File9=k_ptat_hk3000_ch.ncs
; ...
; -- and same with following 24 files

Don't you think it's better for them to do hard-overwrite/replace? With that they will simply be skipped -- assuming they're already in the module, that is.

Granted, you might have your own logic and/or plan for that and I didn't see it for sure.

If we're talking about the scripts, those are not located in the modules tar_m02aa or tar_m02ac natively, they come from tat_m17ac, with some slight modification for pricing values. An override here can be toggled but it would likely never run across such unless another mod has pulled them from tat_m17ac before this one to my thinking.

  • Like 1

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ebmar
13 minutes ago, brents742 said:

If we're talking about the scripts...

Well, there are also UTCs and DLGs there but I see. 🤔

Hmm, alright -- you know your mod/setup better than I do obviously, hahah. I mean, must say I can't really follow what you're doing there because that's out of my usual practice -- which might be good, as well go the other way around though. We'll see about that.

Edit: Ohh, I see -- yeah, you simply transfer the Tatooine setup to Taris'. Well, that looks fun, hahah. To be fair, you can always use custom name to optimized the compatibility -- but you do you. Granted, that takes more effort. Alright, good luck with that. 🍻

Edited by ebmar
  • Thanks 1

Share this comment

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Add a comment...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×