That Intel card is actually new enough to support them, but it just doesn't. Cus it is dumb.(I have the same problem.) Intel cards don't support the effects even on my new laptop. So no holograms, force speed, stealth, etc...
I'm going to try and re-skin as much as possible. For Awakening you really only need Courascant, Korriban, Rekkiad, and the Ebon Hawk. I'm going to use a mixture of reskinned Lehon and Korriban tombs for Rekkiad. The mod will end with Revan being captured by Nyriss and Scourge.
Extended Enclave is nearing release.
No Headgear in Cutscenes: I have about a third done, I just need to remember to work on it.
HK Repaired Chassis: I just have to fix the installer and it will be ready.
No Tutorial Prologue: I have most of the computer dialogue stripped from the game, it plays pretty well so far.
Twi'lek VO for Kaevee: I'm in the process of trying to match the existing twi'lek VO with the one recorded in Basic so that the same inflection is heard, while keeping the twi'lek voice from changing too much.
Awakening: In the process of adapting the novel to the game engine and implementing different dialog paths.
A thump? If I'm watching this video correctly, when Malak attacked there were explosions and Bastila was using Battle Meditation. Just because your are powerful doesn't mean you can't be caught off guard. Look at what happened to Sidous...
There is some leeway in the understanding of Revan's actions. Remember that pretty much all info we get on Revan in K2 is not from him, but from Kreia. She may not know everything. And in the end Revan, despite trying to protect the Republic (in the most roundabout way possible), still gave Darth Bane all the info he needed to implement the Rule of Two.
"Power for power's sake..."
I'm really excited about the new enclave. A lot of work has been done to ensure you guys get the best experience possible, and as full a story as possible.
Nope, there is a separate site for that. Wookiepedia contains only information taken directly from material published by a Lucas company or in conjunction with a Lucas company. Things like the restoration mods are given passing mentions in the "behind the scenes" section, but no more.