Rece

Kyle Katarn doesn't need the Rakata to destroy the shield covering the temple. He just looks at it, and it opens.

So, I'm not really knowledgeable enough to tell you everything about TXI's, but I (THINK) I know enough to tell you guys about the basics of TXI files. I hope this is actually useful haha.

 

My tutorials are ehh, so I hope this works haha.

 

Kyle Katarn doesn't need to kill the Zakkeg. It just gives him its ear.

I only played a slight amount of TOR and have seen some friends play it, so I can't make a complete opinion. But the only reason that I really hate it other than having subscriptions, is that it's not KOTOR 3, which I'm sure EVERYONE would absolutely want.

Yeah, SH's blog is an I protest one. It has some great advice.

Hey guys, I'm having just a little bit of trouble with a merchant. I've had FS try to fix the problem, but there were several different turnouts. So, each time he edited the script, or if I did, the store would open at random times.

 

For example: the 1st, 3rd, and 5th times, etc... Or 1st time, but none after that. Any solution to this? I've made two other merchants that work perfectly fine, but for some reason, this one doesn't work. If you guys have any suggestions, please leave them here

 

void main()
{
    object oStore = GetObjectByTag("rece_droidm");
    object oSpeaker = GetFirstPC();

    if(GetIsObjectValid(oStore) == 0)
    {
        oStore = CreateObject(OBJECT_TYPE_STORE, "rece_droidm", GetLocation(GetFirstPC()));
    }

    OpenStore(oStore, oSpeaker);
}

It seems you fixed that transparency problem (At least from what I can tell)

Let's just say that I've been pondering the question of how something as ambitious and frankly well thought out of a concept of TOR went so wrong.

 

So far I have at least a brief idea of at least some contributing reasons for its rather mediocre reception.

 

First, the combat is too simplistic compared to Kotor or TSL: That's right, the three choices of feats are still more strategically forward than to choosing your favorite ranged or force power/spell and spamming it. In the original Kotor games if even tells you the benefit and potential detriment of using one type of attack all of the time (you lose a certain stat for a certain number of combat turns), so some enemies are better to hit with one, but "spamming" it is not advised. This keeps the combat in Kotor and TSL from feeling stale. Unfortunately, TOR, perhaps to seem similar to WOW was given its rudimentary combat system that basically requires you to use the same three attacks on every enemy until their health reaches zero. So it's not too surprising that the combat gets extremely repetitive after hours of that same formula.

 

 

Next, the story in Kotor is for the most part, linear, but there is little to no backtracking: In TOR, however, backtracking is a constant thorn in everyone's side. (Or at least mine) Even from the first planet, you end up going to the stupid Twilek village at least 3 consecutive times for the MAIN STORY!!! There is nothing more tedious or spirit-breaking for a player than to travel through the same locale in search of a different thing in roughly the same place that they had already beaten everything nearby, and no number of stronger or pallete swapped enemies will change that.

 

 

So they've removed the thrill of tactical-ish combat, and have also gotten rid of the illusion of progession, so what else do they remove next? The rich player base that makes games like WOW actually survive.

 

This was possibly done through two separate, but not entirely exclusive acts.

 

The first was the alienation of the players by means of using a high level graphic requirement to run it. I know most people who were really serious about playing it were buying new PCs just to run it, but games like WOW are specifically played by everyone I know because of the ridiculously low graphic requirements.

 

Secondly, they all but penalize you for playing the free version (last I checked, free players can't use voice chat, what?! Seriously?) And shower you with prizes for paying money to play it. From a Pavlovian side, this seems fine, except as a free player, you're treated even worse as a direct result, and the lack of chat removes even more opportunities for spontaneous communities to form, so those playing are very very limited in number.

 

 

Now, I know that we put up with all kinds of things if we truly enjoy a game, and I'm sure some still quite like TOR, but the constant steps backward made an otherwise brilliant game concept a widely panned game.

 

As an aside, Kotor and TSL had all of the same "adult" content in them as well, perhaps less obviously, but they were rated T for a reason. (Cite: selling people into slavery for the Hutts is more than just manual labor :/ ) Also, see the "relaxation" slaves in Davik's guest quarters...

 

Don't forget Atton, Brianna, and Visas' inappropriate romance scenes haha. Like with Atton adjusting his "cargo ramp" as well as the Exiles lines too.

 

File Name: Rece's Upgradeable Vanilla Robes

File Submitter: Rece

File Submitted: 21 Jun 2015

File Category: Mods

 

 

Hey there!!!!! This is just a quick mod that I decided to make because it always baffled me that no one ever made a mod where the vanilla robes in the game are upgradeable. So, I change that with this mod

 

So, it's pretty simple, all you have to do is go a workbench and upgrade your robes! Yep, that simple!!!!

 

INSTALLATION:

Just place all of the files into your override! Yep, that simple!

 

UNINSTALLATION:

Just remove all of the files from your override!

 

PERMISSIONS:

You may NOT redistribute this mod without strict permission by myself, and only myself.

 

There's not much that I can really say about this mod, so yeah. I'll just leave all the stats for the upgrades here:

 

Jedi Robes:


g_a_jedirobe01 - Jedi Robe (Brown)

Mesh: Regenerate Force Points +1

Reinforcement: Wisdom +1


g_a_jedirobe02 - Dark Jedi Robe (Black)

Mesh: Strength +1

Reinforcement: Regeneration +1




g_a_jedirobe03 - Jedi Robe (Red)

Mesh: Improved Saving Throws: Fortitude +1

Reinforcement: Defense Bonus Vs. Droids +1




g_a_jedirobe04 - Jedi Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Constitution +1

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Cold 5/-


 

g_a_jedirobe05 - Dark Jedi Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Improved Force Resistance +10

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Light Side 5/-




g_a_jedirobe06 - Qel-Droma Robes

Mesh: Charisma +2

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Dark Side 15/-

Jedi Knights Robes: 


g_a_kghtrobe01 - Jedi Knight Robe (Brown)

Mesh: Regenerate Force Points +2

Reinforcement: Wisdom +2


 

g_a_kghtrobe02 - Dark Jedi Knight Robe (Black)

Mesh: Strength +2

Reinforcement: Regeneration +2




g_a_kghtrobe03 - Jedi Knight Robe (Red)

Mesh: Improved Saving Throws: Fortitude +2

Improved Saving Throws: Will +1

Reinforcement: Defense Bonus Vs. Droid +2




g_a_kghtrobe04 - Jedi Knight Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Constitution +2

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Cold 10/-




g_a_kghtrobe05 - Dark Jedi Knight Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Improved Force Resistance +16

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Light Side 10/-

Jedi Masters Robes:


g_a_mstrrobe01 - Jedi Master Robe (Brown)

Mesh: Regenerate Force Points +3

Reinforcement: Wisdom +3




g_a_mstrrobe02 - Dark Jedi Master Robe (Black)

Mesh: Regeneration +3

Reinforcement: Strength +3




g_a_mstrrobe03 - Jedi Master Robe (Red)

Mesh: Improved Saving Throws: All +2

Reinforcement: Defense Bonus Vs. Droid +3




g_a_mstrrobe04 - Jedi Master Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Constitution +3

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Cold 15/-




g_a_mstrrobe05 - Dark Jedi Master Robe (Blue)

Mesh: Improved Force Resistance +24

Reinforcement: Damage Resistance: Light Side 15/-

 

SPECIAL THANKS:

Thanks as always to everyone out there who actually downloads my mods and appreciates what I do. Also, thanks to FS for recommending to me how to make the robes upgradeable, it was a simple fix at that...

 

 

Click here to download this file

My apologies but it appears this mod is quite literally dead, I was trashing some old minecraft mods, and when I left my computer for a moment, my little brother dragged my mod as well as an old minecraft mod into the trash and deleted it. So I will have to come up with something else.

You can't just start over? I've started so many of my mods over and over before finding what was actually good... Everyone has had to restart entire mods.

The mod that I am working on will add a rogue sith agent of which you will find on a... Furry planet, However I am not revealing anything else until it comes out

 

It will be a while before I finish the mod (I might even voice the Sith who knows) Hope I can get it finished And I hope it will not turn out like crap because I want to make quality mods for whatever remains of the amazing KOTOR community.

 

You know, the whole point of making a WIP is to show your WORK IN PROGRESS. Just wanted to mention that. If you don't reveal anything until you release it, you're probably not going to have nearly as much people interested in the mod, as if you were to show what you've been doing. I'd head this heads up, and pay attention to what all other modders do out there...

 

Thanks guys for all of the compliments I'm currently making the TSLPatcher so it'll be out soon!!

Hey guys! Just wanted to give a quick example of some of the ways you can earn crystals from my mod. There's a couple of different ways like dialogs, placeables, Eric... Here are some.

 

https://youtu.be/_na7Ih0twyM

I can't imagine how difficult it is to do skyboxes. I mean, you and Malkior are amazing at them. Keep up the great work Kex!

What would the effect "Improved saving throws Electrical +1" do?

 

 

Oh and the Bao-Dur crystal gives "Bonus Feat: Finesse: Lightsabers"... Bao-Dur has 14 or 16 or so strength and 10 dexterity, so it would hardly be of any use. :s Perhaps give weapon focus/specialisation? I forgot whether he was able to take these feats after becoming a Guardian, as before that he cannot specialise in melee weapons.

That's the point I knew that he wouldn't, so wanted to give it to him.

 

Edit: nvm

 

Alright alright alright! Anyways, here's the rest of the crystals guys. I hope you enjoy them!

 

Edit: Don't mind the numbers after the crystal names, those are for me.

 

 

Crystal, Jolee's Instinct220

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Juhani's Determination221

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Bastila's Meditation222

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Plara223

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Otis224

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Shao225

 

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING FEW CRYSTALS REQUIRE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF POINTS TOWARDS YOUR ATTRIBUTES TO USE (I.E: 20 WISDOM) THEY AREN'T LISTED, BUT EACH CRYSTAL REQUIRES A DIFFERENT ATTRIBUTE.

 

Crystal, Perspicacity226

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Fortitude227

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Finesse228

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Habitus229

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Perception230

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Allure231

 

 

 

 

 

END OF ATTRIBUTE CRYSTALS.

 

 

Crystal, Guardian of Life232

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Sentinel of Order233

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Consular of the Galaxy234

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Weapon Master of the Galaxy235

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Watchman of the Galaxy236

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Master of the Galaxy237

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Marauder of the Galaxy238

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Assassin of the Galaxy239

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Lord of the Galaxy240

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Environmental241

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Ionic242

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Claotine243

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Athea244

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Enope245

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Arbilvar246

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Phin247

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Dantine248

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Training249

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal, Rece's Abomination250

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed them! Be sure to leave feedback as always.

Alright guys, a huge update on a mod that I've been working on. This mod will add 51 new lightsaber power crystals into the game. Yes, 51...

 

So, just to show you guys I've been working on it, here's 20 of the crystals that I've made. Tell me what you guys think of them! Also, I'm not good at naming or descriptions, so give me a break on some of them. I have used Wookieepedia and some friends for some descriptions, so there's that

 

Anyways, here are 20 of the crystals! (It's a long list, make sure to leave suggestions as well!)

 

I can't show all 51 because, well that would make this post SUPER long, so I'll post the rest later. I do have all of them complete though, so that's good.

 

 

Edit: Don't mind the 200+ numbers after each name, they are there for me.

 

 

Crystal, Ingor200

 

Strength: +1

Monster Damage: 1d4

Known for being an aid to a Jedi or Sith's strength, this crystal was developed as a synthetic crystal to improve the user's strength.

 

 

Crystal, Mondaer201

 

Damage: Cold 1d3

Reduced Saving Throws: Fire -2

Cold to the touch, the Mondaer crystal was formed on the icy planet of Hoth. The crystal inflicts a painful freezing effect on it's opponent, although is vulnerable to the heat.

 

 

Crystal, Dragoon202

 

Improved Force Resistance: +20

Possibly the most Force resistant crystal known in the galaxy, this crystal is a preferred throughout the galaxy for many Jedi's.

 

 

Crystal, Lignan203

 

Damage: Fire +3

Limitation:
Can only be used by Dark Jedi.

Lignan crystals were exceptionally powerful lightsaber crystals that were made from Lignan ore—an ore that was very powerful in the dark side of the Force. Lignan crystals enabled a lightsaber blade to burn hotter and last far longer than normal lightsaber crystals. This allowed the Lignan-enhanced lightsabers to cut through objects faster.

 

 

Crystal, Durinda204

 

Keen

Improved Blaster Deflection: +3

Damage Resistance: Energy 15/-

Known for being keen, this crystal is a great bolt deflector, as well as being highly resistant to energy damage from blaster bolts.

 

 

Crystal, Katik205

 

Dexterity: +2

Wisdom: +1

Charisma: +1

A powerful crystal indeed, the Katik crystal is strong in many senses. Said to increase a users dexterity, wisdom, and charisma, the crystal is one to be used with powerful users of the force.

 

 

Crystal, Koltore206

 

Treat Injury: +2

Regeneration: +4

Named after the highly effective healing agent: Kolto. This crystal is produced using a synthetic process to infuse the Kolto into the crystal, providing a healing ability while in use.

 

 

Crystal, Life of the Force207

 

Attack Bonus vs. Dark Side: +2

Damage Bonus vs. Dark Side: +2

Defense Bonus vs. Dark Side +2

Wisdom: +3

Limitation:
Can only be used by Jedi

Possibly the most powerful crystal constructed by a Jedi, this crystal can only be created in the caves of Ilum. Ilum's caves became a traditional journey point for many Jedi over the centuries. The polar opposite of the Dark Side crystal: Death of the Force, this is only able to be used by a Light Side user. This crystal is deadly towards the Dark Side of the force.

 

 

Crystal, Death of the Force208

 

Attack Bonus vs. Light Side: +2

Damage Bonus vs. Light Side: +2

Defense Bonus vs. Light Side +2

Strength: +3

Limitation:
Can only be used by Dark Jedi

Possibly the most powerful crystal constructed by the Dark Side of the Force, this crystal can only be found in the Shyrack Caves of Korriban. Shyrack caves resided on the desolate planet of Korriban. Large groups of Shyracks lived in these caves.The polar opposite of the Light Side crystal: Life of the Force, this is only able to be used by a Dark Side user. This crystal is deadly towards the Light Side of the Force.

 

 

Crystal, Impact209

 

Attack: +3

On Hit: Stun 25% 4 Rounds

These crystals allowed for more damage with lightsabers. They were compressed energy crystals, because they pulsed slightly. Along with the increased damage, they also had a chance to stun opponents.

 

 

Crystal, Hergoth210

 

On Monster Hit: Paralyze

Monster Damage: 3d4

Hergoth crystals are known to be powerful crystals used in the construction of a lightsaber. It produces monster hits on its opponents, which prove to be deadly. If they are lucky though, they can escape these effects, but be paralyzed in the process.

 

 

Crystal, Keeper's Spirit211

 

Wisdom: +2

Charisma: +2

The Keeper's Spirit was created by Master Akko. He guarded an unknown cave on the planet of Kosmao, an Outer Rim planet. Akko was known by some to be one of the most charismatic Jedi in the galaxy.

 

 

Crystal, Nilar212

 

Damage Resistance: Electrical 10/-

Improved Saving Throws: Electrical +1

The Nilar crystal comes from the third planet in the Nilarian System, named Nilar III. The crystal was formed through high electric fission due to the planets electrical atmosphere. When the lightning strikes the mountains on Nilar III, the impact creates a fusion process between the rocks and the lightning, eventually forming the Nilar crystal over time.

 

 

Crystal, Kreia's Wisdom213

 

Strength: +3

Wisdom: +2

Stealth: +2

Regenerate Force Points: +2

Bonus Feat: Dual Strike

Bonus Feat: Improved Dual Strike

Bonus Feat: Master Dual Strike

Limitation:
Can only be used by Kreia.

It has been theorized that Kreia was once a great Jedi Master with nearly limitless wisdom. This crystal itself is imbued with the lessons and struggles she herself had to endure. She has kept this crystal hidden from you to divert your attention to other important matters at hand. Although she would have preferred this crystal not to be brought out, you have talked with her enough to gain her trust. She says she has created this crystal through her struggles throughout her life, or as she puts it: "This is the result of years of effort and contemplation, of pains and triumphs, silence and echoes. This is who I have become, more than what I was and maybe who I will still be..."

 

 

Crystal, Atton's Freedom214

 

Strength: +2

Intelligence: +3

Stealth: +2

Improved Saving Throws: Will +3

Bonus Feat: Stealth Run

Limitation:
Can only be used by Atton.

Atton is known to be elusive from you. He has finally spilled out all of his secrets, and has freed himself from his own prison. He has kept this crystal as a reminder of the Jedi woman that he killed to protect himself. This crystal was given to him by her as a "token" to remember her sacrifice for him. Atton is known for his elusiveness and stealth, so this crystal naturally enhances that ability.

 

 

Crystal, Bao-Dur's Relief215

 

Charisma: +2

Dexterity: +3

Computer Use: +2

Blaster Bolt Delfection: +4

Bonus Feat: Finesse: Lightsabers

Limitation:
Can only be used by Bao-Dur.

Trapped for years by guilt over the events that ended the Battle of Malachor V, and the Mandalorian Wars along with it, Bao-Dur has traveled the galaxy searching for ways to find peace after the Wars. Once a technician of War, he became a technician of Life. Meeting <FullName> traversing the echoes of war, he once more takes to the battlefield, a Guardian of Peace.

 

 

Crystal, Brianna's Cherishment216

 

Wisdom: +2

Intelligence: +3

Repair: +2

Improved Force Resistance: +20

Bonus Feat: Two-Weapon Fighting

Bonus Feat: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting

Bonus Feat: Master Two-Weapon Fighting

Limitation:
Can only be used by Handmaiden.

The Handmaiden, or Brianna, has kept her secrets of her Force Sensitive background. She hasn't told you much about her life, but she's told you that she is, in fact Force Sensitive in a way. Her father, Echani General Yusanis and mother; Jedi Master Arren Kae, both fought in the Mandalorian Wars. This crystal was placed in her mothers robe before she went off to fight with Revan in the Mandalorian Wars.

 

 

Crystal, Visas' Absolution217

 

Strength: +2

Intelligence: +3

Awareness: +2

Immunity: Stun, Fear, Horror

Bonus Feat: Toughness

Bonus Feat: Improved Toughness

Bonus Feat: Master Toughness

Limitation:
Can only be used by Visas.

Visas has been put through endless pain and suffering through her travels as a slave for Darth Nihilus. Her whole race wiped-out in an instant from Nihilus, although he spared her. She kept this crystal in her lightsaber at all times with her travels with him. When she snuck onto the Ebon Hawk, and attacked you, you split her lightsaber in half which resulted in her crystal being lost somewhere in the shadows. She eventually found it after her travels, staying in the Starboard Dormitory.

 

 

Crystal, Mical's Revival218

 

Wisdom: +2

Intelligence: +3

Treat Injury: +2

Regeneration: +3

Bonus Feat: Mine Immunity

Limitation:
Can only be used by Disciple.

The Disciple, otherwise known as Mical, was a Padawan who was abandoned during the Mandalorian Wars. He has a great skill in the medical field, which is very prominent in his travels with you. He kept this crystal as a reminder of how he once could have become a Jedi, although is reluctant now that you're teaching him.

 

 

Crystal, Mira's Honor219

 

Dexterity: +2

Charisma: +3

Demolitions: +2

Bonus Feat: Fighting Spirit

Bonus Feat: Inner Strength I

Bonus Feat: Inner Strength II

Bonus Feat: Inner Strength III

Limitation:
Can only be used by Mira.

Mira is a fast-talking, no-nonsense woman, with a dry wit and, in the words of <FullName>, "lots of attitude." Despite this, she has sympathy for all life and due to this, never kills unless absolutely necessary. Although she lost her family during the battle on Malachor V, she kept this crystal, which is actually a gemstone from her mother.

Azgath N'Dul's Tomb Bug

 

1) During the game, when did the problem begin to occur?

 

After leaving Telos the first time: Dxun > Iziz > Dantooine > Dxun > Iziz

 

The bug occurs in second visit to Iziz.

 

2) Did you install the latest version of the mod? (1.8.3b and 1.1b respectively)

 

TSLRCM 1.8.3B.  Did not install M4-78EP 1.1B.

 

3) What version of the game do you have? (Steam, GOG, 4CD, KotOR Collection?) What region is the game designed for if it's the 4 CD version?

 

Steam

 

4) Did you update your game as required by your game's region? (4-CD version ONLY)

5) Did you install this over the previous version(s), or did you perform a fresh installation as required by the TSLRCM's read-me file?

 

Fresh install.

 

6) What other mods have you installed? Please give an accurate list and provide links to each of these mods - even if they are found on this site. (We don't actually know them all!.)

 

TSL New Loading Screens          http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/386-concept-loading-screens/

Workbench Crystal Attunement   http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/18-workbench-crystal-attunement/

Taibhrigh's PFHA04                     http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/523-taibhrighs-pfha04-inspired-by-stoffes-white-radiant-jen-zi-reskin-for-jade-empire/

 

Handmaiden 4 Females               http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/226-handmaiden-4-females-disciple-4-males-for-tslrcm-183/

 

Extended Enclave 2.2                               

Alternate Revan Romances 2.0          

Ultimate Personal Items 1.1         http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/30-ultimate-personal-items/

onderon-merchant            http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/257-new-onderon-merchant/

Handsister Fix 1.1            http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/44-handsister-fix/

Dustil Restoration 1.0             http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/343-dustil-restoration/

Azgath N'Dul's Tomb 2.0             http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/370-azgath-nduls-tomb/

Fixed changes.ini for DI's Tomb of Azgathm    http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/254-fixed-changesini-for-dis-tomb-of-azgath/

Azgath N'Dul's Tomb Patch 2.2            http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/371-azgath-nduls-tomb-patch/

 

 

7) Can you be more specific about the error? At what point did it happen?

 

Talking to Kemar Elim about the visa, the dialog options are: "[Lie] No, not yet." or "No, not yet."  

Even though the visa is in my inventory.

 

8) Have you tried re-downloading/re-installing the mod?

 

Yes.

 

9) Have you tried using a different save game?'

 

Yes.

 

10) Have you tried starting a new game?

 

No.

 

11) What Operating System do you use? (List Virtual Machines as well if you are using them.)

 

 32-bit XP SP3

 

12) Can you confirm that you see the TSLRCM logo on the the main menu screen?

 

Yes

 

I don't think this would have an effect on the Tomb of Azgath N'Dul, but Alternate Revan Romances is not compatible with TSLRCM. Just a heads up.

10/10 I'm so glad I got to review this mod a while back! Although it has since been updated with the conjure, this video of mine shows off all of the lightning textures in case you guys want some gameplay with them. Don't mind my cheesy commentary though! (Seriously, it's bad)

 

Great mod idea

But I've got one question: Do you have any plans for WOTOR compability? (I'm asking because this mod modifies k37_itm_ajunta and k37_itm_freedont too)

Really sorry that I didn't reply to your comment. I believe this is compatible with that. Unless I'm thinking of another mod.

Hey guys! I've got a bundle tutorial for you today. Although these two have nothing to do with each other, I wanted to bundle them together instead of just having two separate threads. Anyways, I'll be showing you two things for these tutorials:

 

Creating a custom design with an armor plating for droids.

Creating custom lightsabers that are also upgradeable.

 

While everything is explained in these tutorials, I'll still try and put a little description for them here.

 

For the first tutorial:

 

In this video I'll be showing you how to put custom designs on droids via an armor plating, and appearance.2da. It's kind of hard for me to explain what exactly I mean, but have you ever wanted, say T3 to have a custom design when you equip a certain armor? Well, this will show you how. This applies to any droid, or well i guess any disguise.

 

 

For the second tutorial:

 

In this video I'm going to show you how to make custom Lightsabers for Kotor 1 and 2. Sorry if the tutorial kind of sucks at some points, I had to keep restarting certain parts because I messed up so much. Also, you don't have to listen to me about the whole "Don't use the same numbers that I use in my mod" I just say that so you can make yours compatible with mine. Anyways, hope this helps! Also, I follow the tutorial made by Achilles on how to create custom models for your lightsabers. I'll leave his text tutorial in case my video is too confusing (which it probably is).

 

 

Achilles text tutorial:

 

Resources that you will need to build your mod:

•    KotOR Tool – Used to locate and extract templates, models, and skins
•    GFF Editor – Program used to edit .uti (template) files.
•    Hex editor - used to modify .mdl (model) files.
•    Tpc2Tga.exe – Simple executable that will allow KT to automatically convert game images to convertible format
•    A file reference – used for identifying files in KT. I like to use http://www.goldensun-syndicate.net/kotor/codeFAQ.txt
•    Photoshop (optional) – used to modify game images such as saber color, robes, armor, etc.

Files that you will need to extract using KT:
*Note: xxx represents the model #

Templates – Assign properties to the item(s). Use the file reference to determine what files you need. For instance g_w_sbrcrstl14 is the code for Blue Lightsaber Crystal. Knowing this information will help ensure that you extract the correct files.

•    g_w_sbrcrstlxx.uti <BIFs/templates.bif/g_w_sbrcrstxx.uti>
•    g_w_lghtsbrxx.uti  <BIFs/templates.bif/g_w_lghtsbrxx.uti>

Models – Used to render the image of your item in-game

•    w_lght_xxx.mdl <Bifs/items.bif/w_lght_xxx.mdl>
•    w_lght_xxx.mdx <Bifs/items.bif/w_lght_xxx.mdx>

Images – used to skin the model in-game (ie they’re what make the blue lightsaber file appear as a blue lightsaber in your game)

**Note: Rather than use the Extract button to save these files, you will double click them to open the Image Viewer window. Use the Write File button to extract the file to your save folder.

***Note: In KT open Tools<Options and set the program to automatically convert .tpc files to .tga format. Make sure that Tpc2tga.exe is in the same directory as KT for this to work.

****Note: If there are any “special instructions” in the Image Viewer window, you will need to copy them into a .txt file in your save folder. You will modify the format of this file later.

iw_sbrcrstl_xxx.tga <ERFs/texturepacks/swpc_tex_gui.erf/iw_sbrcrstl_xxx.tpc>
iw_lghtsbr_xxx.tga <ERFs/texturepacks/swpc_tex_gui.erf/iw_lghtsbr_xxx.tpc>-w_lsabre<color>01.tga  <ERFs/swpc_tex_tpa.erf/w_lsabreturq01.tpc>

Other Files

*Required* w_lsabre<color>01.txt – You should create this file in your save folder and copy the special instructions from w_lsabre<color>01.tpc into the body of the file. You will change this file later.

*Optional* upcrsystals.2da <bifs/2da.bif/upcrystals> - This property table is used to make lightsabers upgradeable in-game. Although optional it is highly recommended that select this option. More details will be available later in this tutorial.

How to build your lightsaber:

Open GFF Editor and use File<Open to open g_w_sbrcrstlxx.uti. KT has it’s owned GFF Editor, but I’m used to using this one.

Please note the following properties:

•    LocalizedName – this is the display name that the game uses when rendering your item in the gui (ie inventory screen). The # in STRREF box refers to the dialog.tlk file, but not to worry. Change this number to -1 and change Language to 0 and hit Enter. The box below should now be editable. Go ahead and enter a custom name for your crystal if you would like =)


•    ModelVariation - this number of the saber model. Referring back to our code resource, we see that the game already uses 01-19. You will need to pick a unique number between 20-99.

*****Note: be sure that you do not use a number already taken by another mod that you plan on using.

•    Tag: change the number at the end of this name to the same number that you selected for ModelVariation


•    TemplateResRef: same steps as Tag

•    Save your file


Open GFF Editor and use File<Open to open g_w_lghtsbrxx.uti

•    Follow the same process for LocalizedName, ModelVariation, Tag, and TemplateResRef as outlined above. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you create a custom name for your lightsaber. Not only does it help you identify it in your inventory, its fun!

##Note: It is very important that the unique number used for your crystal and the saber is the same (example 99)
####Note: This is also where you would modify the properties of your weapon, but that’s another tutorial.

•    Save your file

Open your Hex editor and use File<Open to open w_lghtsbr_0XX.mdl.

•    BREATHE!

•    Use the Text Find function to locate the references to your w_lsabre<color>01 file. I usually look for “01” or the color (“blue, red, turq, etc) to ensure that I find it right away.
•    Very carefully change the 01 to 02

•    There are 4 of these references. Find the other three and change them as well.

##Note: Double Bladed lightsabers will have 8 of these references.
###Note: changing only some of these references will result in a multi colored saber blade

•    Save your file

Rename all of the files in your save folder, except w_lsaber<color>01.tga and w_lsaber<color>01.txt to reflect that model number that you selected. For example:

•    g_w_lghtsbrXX.uti => g_w_lghtsbr99.uti
•    g_w_sbrcrstlXX.uti => g_w_sbrcrstl99.uti
•    w_lghtsbr_0XX.mdl => w_lghtsbr_099.mdl
•    w_lghtsbr_0XX.mdx => w_lghtsbr_099.mdx
•    iw_sbrcrstl_XXX.tga => iw_sbrcrstl_099.tga
•    iw_lghtsbr_XXX.tga => iw_lghtsbr_099.tga

Lastly,

•    Rename w_lsaber<color>01.tga to w_lsaber<color>02.tga (remember we changed the reference in the model using Hex editor)
•    Rename w_lsaber<color>01.txt to w_lsaber<color>02.txi (note that we changed the file extention here. You will receive an pop-up. Just click through it)

All finished! Copy and paste all of these files into C:\Program Files\Lucas Arts\SWKotOR\Override, open your game, and enjoy =)

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