Everything posted by Chris Avellone
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Questions to the Devs
I can safely say no, though there may be moments where most of them are trying to pound the crap out of a particularly bad foe, but having full control over all of them won't happen. Chris
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Did the Sith Empire still exist after Exan Kun?
The "Sith" Revan leads in K1 seem to be composed of corrupted members of the Republic that follow the teachings of the Sith - like Karath and the fallen Jedi that Revan led into war; there's no indication that Revan contacted the Sith Empire, only that he came across their teachings and chose to follow them. How he was able to corrupt so many Republic officers and soldiers so quickly is probably because he/she is a total badass with a 25 Charisma, and because most of them became loyal to him/her in the Mandalorian War. Probably. Chris
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Questions to the Devs
No mini-game is critical path. There may be times where "failing" a mini-game may have other consequences, but it won't stop the game or penalize you.
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Questions to the Devs
Correct. There will be points in the games where certain companions (or a group of companions you select) branch off and accomplish side missions. The effect is intended to be like the sequence on the Death Star in Episode IV, where Luke, Obi-Wan, and the Droids all go about seperate missions, then reunite later on. It was done a little less effectively at the end of Episode I, but you get the idea.
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Questions to the Devs
Honestly, although it would interfere with the plot, it's mostly a question of time. We're already pushing the limit for what we can do as is.
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Questions to the Devs
I don't like to lock CNPC quest down to romance quests - it's more like we have relationship quests in K2, which aren't tied solely to romance but how much you are an example to your allies and how you treat them. Things like building friendships, loyalties, developing grudging respect or contempt, and occasionally the need to strangle the life out of each other will occur. And you can cheerfully shut them all down and ignore them if you want, though your companions may occasionally lay into each other without prompting.
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Questions to the Devs
Actually, you don't go in search of your lightsaber because it hasn't been lost - when you get exiled from the Jedi Order, they just don't let you keep your lightsaber. Sure, you could make a new one. But you're right, yours is special and worth reclaiming... if you choose to.
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Is it too late for suggestions to mean anything?
Dark Jedi corsets and fishnets are NEVER out.
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Which Dev was Atton Rand patterned after?
Darren Monahan.
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Questions to the Devs
The new Jedi/Dark Jedi/Sith robes (and the new armored flight suit) were showcased at E3; those aren't the base clothing for the character, however.
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Comment after reading KOTOR 2 exclusive, Devs read
You know, about Critical Strike, it actually was pretty powerful as it stood - when we were looking over revamping the rules and feats from the first game, Critical Strike was one we didn't want to mess with, since with the right combo of lightsaber crystals and repeated use of Critical Strike, you could plow your way through hordes of enemies without too much trouble. And that's without any Force powers paralyzing your opponents.
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Atton Rand?
I'm afraid there is no connection between the two.
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Are there new feats? (not force powers)
New feats are being added, definitely. We'll need to check with LucasArts to see which ones we can actually talk about right now, though.
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Questions to the Devs
No, although the Ebon Hawk is in bad need of repair at the start of the game.
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Who are the artists of Obsidian?
Compliment the other artists if you will, but please don't puff up Brian. Brian "I'm a rockstar now!" has got a big enough head as it is, trust me.
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Questions to the Devs
Calling them "prestige" classes might be a misnomer - they work differently than prestige classes in the normal d20 system. That's all I can really say now, we might address it in a future designer diary.
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Questions to the Devs
Chris Parker - Producer Ferret Baudoin - Designer Mike Gallo - Producer, LucasArts Me - Wandering the Show A lot of guys from Obsidian will also be coming up for a while on Wed and Thurs to walk around and check out the games.
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Questions to the Devs
Currently, yes. Any of the starting classes can branch into any of the prestige classes.
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Questions to the Devs
Currently, no. The prestige class acess are not solely determined by level.
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I want a PINK lightsaber !!
Only Atton Rand is allowed to have a pink lightsaber.
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Max Level?
That way leads to the Dark Side. You will be able to go beyond Level 20 in KOTOR2: TSL.
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Simple question
Just the head. Of course, depending on which class you chose in K1, that actually affected the size of your character (scoundrels were the smallest, while soldiers were the biggest).
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Questions to the Devs
PC is human only, male or female, like the first game.
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Questions to the Devs
The player does not have amnesia, does not start the game with amnesia, does not get amnesia over the course of the game, and he/she is quite clear who, what, and where he is at all times. Nor does he/she have any problems with memory, lurking pseudo-personalities, multiple personality disorders, submerged personalities, or any personality problems except what you induce through gameplay by being a nice guy, a jerk, or both.
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the Republic
One of my friends caught a bad case of Midichlorians from this girl he met in a bar. Now he can Force Leap and use Jedi Mind Tricks.