Adria Teksuni Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 For those who have access to XBN magazine, they've been given an exclusive beta test for K2: TSL, and there is an extensive article in the latest issue outlining it, including details of the Q&A session with Kreia at the beginning of the game. The question of whether or not Revan is male or female is a big factor, apparently. Here is a review of said article as per CronoT from the Official XBox Forums. SPOILERS!!!!!! I just finished reading the article, (XBN 019, Oct. 2004, p.60-64) and I couldn't be more jazzed about this game. As expected, there is a point where the player is asked a question about Revan. However, it's not the question everyone was expecting. The question is, in fact, whether Revan was a man or a woman. Once again, the Ebon Hawk is found on the first planet you arrive on, or start in, in this game. Your character awakens to find themself in a full body tube tank, kind of like what David Banner was in when they forced his Hulk tranformation. Reminiscient from Zelda: Link to the Past, you're woken up by a female voice in your head calling out to you. You wake up and get out of the tank, only to find that the area is full of other, similar tanks. Unfortunately for them, they're all dead. You find the only other person still alive, the one who woke you up, ironically, in the morgue. She's appearently been hiding out from someone, since she's been pretending to be dead. Her name is Kreia, and she's a Jedi. she doesn't really give you any help, but she does comment on your near naked state. After listening to her prattle on for a while, you start to do some exploring. A nearby computer console tells you the Ebon Hawk is docked at the planet you're on, and was severely damaged in a battle with an unknown alien ship. The computer also tells you that two droids are onboard, a protocol droid, and a utility droid. If I have to tell you who those two droids are, you're not a true KOTOR fan. You eventually find your way into the minig portion of the complex, and have to put the Smackdown on the mining droids, since they've gone crazy and killed all the people. Next, you find a guy who could be Han Solo's ancestor. His name is Atton Rand; and he's the one who asks you the Revan question. He also mentions that Revan went on a jaunt to Korriban a few years back, and then disappeared. Shortly after you get control of the "utility droid," all **** breaks loose. A Republic warship shows up, and Sith Assassins start to jump you from every direction. The beta test ends with you getting the Ebon Hawk up and running, and going into a battle, with you manning the guns on the ship, but XBN decided to keep the opponents a secret. Also, the new Dark Lord of the Sith makes an appearance: Darth Sion. The picture of him in the mag looks like a Borg Jedi. If we all weren't foaming at the mouth in anticipation of this game, we certainly are now. This game is definitely on my "Buy" list, and I hope it's on yours, too. Never assume malice when stupidity is to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delerius_Jedi Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Nice one as ever, Adria. Bless your snooping skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adria Teksuni Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 There are also new screenshots at Gamespot.com. Never assume malice when stupidity is to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTORFanactic Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 (edited) Oh thank u thank u thank u Adria *droning voice* all hail lord teksuni, all hail lord teksuni *droning voice This will certainly clear up many arguments about the start of the game Edited September 8, 2004 by KOTORFanactic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 XXXXXXXXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGuS Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 THANK YOU SO MUCH ADRIA!!!! Id kiss you if were here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabahattin Dere Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Great info which doesn't really qualify as spoiler -these are the first things people will see anyway into the game and besides: They strengthen the anticipation as opposed to spoiling it!!!! I can't wait for the game any longer.... Zwangvolle Plage! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sirius Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I can't wait for the game any longer.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You and me both pal Nice bits of info there Adria give yourself a pat on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adria Teksuni Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 LOL, I just saw it and thought it would be nice to share. And re: the spoilers thing, a lot of people want general info about the game; sys reqs, release dates, etc., without any actual info about the gameplay itself, thus the spoilers warning. Never assume malice when stupidity is to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokishi Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Awesome! Current 3DMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 LOL, I just saw it and thought it would be nice to share. And re: the spoilers thing, a lot of people want general info about the game; sys reqs, release dates, etc., without any actual info about the gameplay itself, thus the spoilers warning. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YOU SPOILED IT FOR ME!!! Kidding. Good article and good find. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_habbo Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm afraid to look, how bad are the spoilers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durik Odat Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I've heard that they're teaking the lightsabre construction model to now include three chrystals, a power source, a focusing lens and something else. Is there any other features they're adding to them. The main one I've heard people request is different hilt styles, based on the screen shots released so far, I'd say that isn't going to happen. Anything you could tell would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Also, the new Dark Lord of the Sith makes an appearance: Darth Sion. The picture of him in the mag looks like a Borg Jedi. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh man I hope that's not how it sounds, if Sion is THE Dark Lord of the Sith and not one of the lower Sith Lords then this game just went down a couple of notches of interest due to lousy looking main villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarskid15_19 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 thank u adria i needed that info the force is what gives a jedi his power. its an energy field created by all living things. it surrounds us and penetrates us. it binds the galaxy together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigboy2 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Also, the new Dark Lord of the Sith makes an appearance: Darth Sion. The picture of him in the mag looks like a Borg Jedi. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh man I hope that's not how it sounds, if Sion is THE Dark Lord of the Sith and not one of the lower Sith Lords then this game just went down a couple of notches of interest due to lousy looking main villain. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ya i hope he is just a minoir sith lord "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sirius Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Also, the new Dark Lord of the Sith makes an appearance: Darth Sion. The picture of him in the mag looks like a Borg Jedi. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh man I hope that's not how it sounds, if Sion is THE Dark Lord of the Sith and not one of the lower Sith Lords then this game just went down a couple of notches of interest due to lousy looking main villain. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ya i hope he is just a minoir sith lord <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well he is going to definitly be MIGHTY strong in the force, I mean, holding that jigsaw together with sheer force of will! WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehellet Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Also, the new Dark Lord of the Sith makes an appearance: Darth Sion. The picture of him in the mag looks like a Borg Jedi. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh man I hope that's not how it sounds, if Sion is THE Dark Lord of the Sith and not one of the lower Sith Lords then this game just went down a couple of notches of interest due to lousy looking main villain. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ya i hope he is just a minoir sith lord <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have some faith. At this point we know next to nothing about his character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSAdmiral Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Agreed. He may be the most publicized and it is known there are other characters. I'm most interested in his personality and his background. This has been a great preview, the anticipation is now building up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm surprised that apparently you are only asked 1 question about revan. I really hope more come later, in fact I assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm surprised that apparently you are only asked 1 question about revan. I really hope more come later, in fact I assume so. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. I hope that you get asked more questions than just whether Revan was male or female. IMO, that's a pretty shallow representation of the events of the last game, and in all honesty, one of the LAST things I really care about. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm surprised that apparently you are only asked 1 question about revan. I really hope more come later, in fact I assume so. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. I hope that you get asked more questions than just whether Revan was male or female. IMO, that's a pretty shallow representation of the events of the last game, and in all honesty, one of the LAST things I really care about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I assume that plays into the whole Bastila/Carth angle. But I think once you get of planet you might have other conversations that dictate to the game what happened in KOTOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oherror Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 or maybe that wasn't how it actually starts out and the demo just starts a a preset stage where your pc is introduced.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adria Teksuni Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 I'll be picking up the new XBN as soon as I can, but hopefully someone else will get it and post their own review of said article. Never assume malice when stupidity is to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 or maybe that wasn't how it actually starts out and the demo just starts a a preset stage where your pc is introduced.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, it said beta, not demo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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