Version 1.2.0
230 downloads
The opening act of The Sith Lords gets a bad rap. It's actually very atmospheric and gives a great introduction to the themes of the game (especially if you install a skin like A Darker Peragus). It only has one real problem: it's too long and repetitive. Especially since TSL rewards replaying to try different paths, it can be a chore to get through at the beginning of a new game.
This cuts out about a quarter of the length without sacrificing any plot points, by removing a large section that doesn't reveal anything new, and changing some frustrating level design decisions that add delays and backtracking without adding meaningful choices. This should give new players a better opening experience to the game, as well as letting experienced players get through the first segment faster. The full list of changes is below, if you want spoilers:
I recommend also installing my Harbinger Arrival: Free Cam mod, which speeds up a long unskippable animation sequence. It's separate so that it can be installed on its own for people who don't want the more drastic changes in Streamlined Peragus.
Compatibility
Requires TSLRCM.
Tested with the Full Mod Build and the Spoiler-Free Mod Build. Install this after them.
Also compatible with my Harbinger Arrival Tweaks. Install them in any order.
Modifies the map of 103PER (Fuel Depot), so this will conflict with any other mod that replaces 103per.lyt or 103per.vis.
Known Bugs (spoilers)
Links
KOTOR2 Spoiler-Free Mod Build: https://www.nexusmods.com/kotor2/mods/1186
Malkior's A Darker Peragus REDUX: https://deadlystream.com/files/file/722-a-darker-peragus-redux
JoeNotCharles' Harbinger Arrival Tweaks: https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2518-harbinger-arrival-tweaks
Formerly packaged separately at https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2449-harbinger-arrival-free-cam and https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2448-harbinger-arrival-restore-movie.