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Knight
11-02-2002, 09:45 AM
Star Wars: KOTOR Update
Friday, November 1, 18:55 | Talon |
As with most Fridays, today was host to an all-new Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic update. Today’s update comes with five all-new screenshots; artwork of the ship called the “Sith Destroyer”, and further plot details behind the game. On the plot side of things, details on the Mandalorian Wars were unveiled. The latest reads as follows:
“Four thousand years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Republic was at its most vulnerable state. A devastating war against the fallen Jedi Exar Kun had shaken the galaxy to its very core, and left the Republic's defenses crippled.
Sensing this weakness, the warlike Mandalorians began a series of brutal attacks against worlds throughout the Outer Rim. In desperation, the Republic turned to the Jedi Council for aid. The learned Masters wanted to proceed with customary caution and due care before embarking on a long and destructive military campaign; however, more immediate help came in the form of two young Jedi Knights named Revan and Malak.

Ignoring the dictates of the Jedi Council, the charismatic pair recruited many to their cause, rallying the impulsive youth of the Order with cries of victory and glory. With Revan and Malak at the head of their great fleet, the Republic set forth to drive the invaders back. The Mandalorian Wars were long and bloody, and many Jedi perished in the struggle. Yet, at its end, the Republic emerged triumphant, and Revan and Malak were hailed as heroes.

But the heroes did not leave the war untouched; something about the Outer Rim worlds twisted and corrupted them. On Korriban, Revan uncovered the lost secrets of the Sith and became the heir to an ancient and evil legacy. Succumbing to the lure of the dark side, the fallen Jedi assumed the title of Darth Revan, Lord of the Sith. Malak was chosen as the Dark Lord's apprentice, and the great fleet under their control abandoned the Republic and swore fealty to their new Sith masters.

With their army of followers, Revan and Malak returned not as saviors, but as conquerors. For two years battles raged on the perimeters of Republic space. The Sith gained victory after victory, until the Jedi set a trap for Revan and succeeded in destroying the Dark Lord. But during the chaos of battle, Malak managed to escape.

Malak seized the mantle of his fallen Sith Master and proclaimed himself the new Dark Lord, swearing revenge on those who had killed Revan. And the Sith armada continued its relentless advance upon the Core Worlds...”

The latest screenshots, as well as the artwork for the “Sith Destroyer”, can be seen below.

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/screens/52.jpg

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/screens/51.jpg

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/screens/50.jpg

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/screens/49.jpg

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/screens/48.jpg

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor/images/sith_destroyer.jpg

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Comic Book Guy
11-02-2002, 01:10 PM
SWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!! Is this game gonna rule or what!

MerimacHamwich
11-02-2002, 01:52 PM
That sounds alot like the Jedi Knight 2 story line to me. It does look good though.

l Maximus l
11-02-2002, 02:42 PM
Am I the only one, or does this look like a another Obi-Wan failure?

Let's admit it, dudes....how often does Lucas Arts produce a good game? I don't mean to urinate on all of your cornflakes or anything...but, I'm just a huge skeptic whenever Lucas Arts puts something out.

In today's gaming industry with current legendary games and legendary games in the making being developed, Lucas Arts, in my opinion, needs to step it up a few notches.

Just my opinion :)

Magnum Blast
11-02-2002, 03:30 PM
Maxi this game is being made by Bioware (of Baulder's Gate and NeverWinter Nights fame) not Lucas arts. And I happen to like some Lucas arts games (the Dark Forces series is one of my favorite FPS shooter series and Jedi Knight is still one of my top 5 games).

l Maximus l
11-02-2002, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by Magnum Blast
Maxi this game is being made by Bioware (of Baulder's Gate and NeverWinter Nights fame) not Lucas arts. And I happen to like some Lucas arts games (the Dark Forces series is one of my favorite FPS shooter series and Jedi Knight is still one of my top 5 games).

This game may have potential, since that's the case. For some reason I thought it was made by Lucas Arts.

Sorry if I offended you about Lucas Arts...but, I, personally, find the vast majority of Lucas Arts' creations pretty crappy.

BCan
11-02-2002, 11:25 PM
The latest titles by LucasArts are being developed out of house, Raven doing Jedi Outcast, Verant doing SW: Galaxies, and so on. They have learnt their lesson of not going to the best to develop their games.........

l Maximus l
11-03-2002, 12:12 AM
Originally posted by BCan
The latest titles by LucasArts are being developed out of house, Raven doing Jedi Outcast, Verant doing SW: Galaxies, and so on. They have learnt their lesson of not going to the best to develop their games.........

This thread is looking up!

Don't get me wrong, dudes...I hope the game is bad ass...I really do! Obi-Wan and Jedi Starfighter were utter failures, though...I just hope they can redeem themselves by making a solid title :)

dave_m123
11-03-2002, 07:44 AM
Originally posted by Maximus-XBA


This game may have potential, since that's the case. For some reason I thought it was made by Lucas Arts.

Sorry if I offended you about Lucas Arts...but, I, personally, find the vast majority of Lucas Arts' creations pretty crappy.

Yeah most of Lucasarts creations are pretty naff but there adventure games are good. But with BIOWare making this and it being an RPG its gonna kick so much ass. Im guessing best star wars game ever

MerimacHamwich
11-03-2002, 09:52 PM
I've never had any problems with LucasArts games. Except Obi Wan was kinda crappy in the Graphics department.

Comic Book Guy
11-03-2002, 09:57 PM
Obi-Wan had some sweet ass gameplay but the rest left a little to be desired. KOTOR is an RPG anyway so it shouldn't even be compared to Obi-Wan.