KOTOR II: Lightsabers at IGN

[Jedi Master D Murda]

"Hey here's your lightsaber, oh btw theres these caves here where you can get special crystals, I mean that is I've heard there are these caves."

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I'm pretty sure I saw someone post that same exact thing

 

Anyways I don't know much about crystal cave except for the one on Ilum. That place was huge. If they do have force sensitve caves with crystals they should be like that.

[kumquatq3]

You play as another Jedi amnesiac

 

 

morons

[jaguars4ever]

God why is everyone doing this, its like having multiple topaz quasars

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No one deserves that comparison. ^_^

[nightcleaver]

Dear god... what have we unleashed upon the world?

 

10 million combinations... 10 options per poll... a million days...

 

It will never end.

[jaguars4ever]

Dear god... what have we unleashed upon the world?

 

10 million combinations... 10 options per poll... a million days...

 

It will never end.

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Not only has the T.O.P.A.Z. become self-aware, but now he need no longer rely on human directives.

 

Repent by brothers...the End is nigh! May God have mercy on us us! :ph34r:

[Stargate: 2000]

You play as another Jedi amnesiac

 

 

morons

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Yeah I really hope that IGN is wrong on that.

[Tel Aviv]

God why is everyone doing this, its like having multiple topaz quasars

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Unlike Topaz, funcroc obviously didn't mean to do this.

[Barzarel]

Is it true they are hard to find heard rumors that crystals supposed to be more hard to find than in Kotor.

 

Also i think it would be cool if it changed colour with you alingment if that indeed is the case, aslong as it dont come to look like a corpse like one self ends like looking if full dark side :cool:

[nightcleaver]

http://www.winterwind-productions.com/gami.../avellone2.html

 

QUOTE:

 

"WW: Article after article mentions that the main character in KOTOR2 will have amnesia or will be blacked out and therefore can

[Marid Bakhtavar]

Ooh, I hope that's a pink lightsaber.

 

Pink saber?

[envida]

Looks purple to me....

[TheHutt]

there are no pink sabres... but you can put a light transmitter on a red/purple sabre to make them look pink. there's stuff that can alter the brightness/hue of your sabre.

[Carth Vader]

It's either pink or a very light purple. If pink is possible then my Sith will have black robes and a pink saber going for the Bret Hart pink and black attack effect.

[Marid Bakhtavar]

It's either pink or a very light purple. If pink is possible then my Sith will have black robes and a pink saber going for the Bret Hart pink and black attack effect.

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Hehe, my thoughts exactly.

[jaguars4ever]

The Seven Forms of Lightsaber Combat :

 

Since the dawn of Jedi history, seven fighting disciplines have arisen, known as the Seven Forms. The Forms represent differing styles and philosophies of combat. Each Form has its respective merits, and as seen in Attack of the Clones, all of them are still in use.

 

 

Form I

Millennia before the Clone Wars, advanced technology replaced metal swords with energy-beam lightsabers. In this transition the first Form was born. Jedi Masters created Form I from ancient sword-fighting traditions, since the principles of blade combat remained much the same. The basics of attack, parry, body target zones, and the practice drills called velocities are all here.

Young Jedi still begin their training by learning Form I.

 

 

Form II

The ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat became Form II, advancing the precision of blade manipulation to its finest possible degree and producing the greatest dueling masters the galaxy has ever seen.

Today Form II is an archaism studied by almost no one in the Jedi Order, because it is not relevant to current tactical situations, in which Jedi enemies rarely fight with lightsabers. Even with the resurgence of the Sith, confrontation of an enemy with a lightsaber is an exceedingly rare prospect for a Jedi, so they continue to focus on more practical Forms. Sith expecting to battle lightsaber-wielding Jedi, however, find Form II a powerful technique.

Form II is the chosen discipline of the machiavellian Separatist Count Dooku, who wields it to devastating effect. His utterly precise moves overwhelm Jedi who are not accustomed to the special requirements of lightsaber dueling. With Form II, Dooku holds his own even against Master Yoda.

Acknowledged practitioners: Count Dooku, Exar Kun

 

 

Form III

The third great lightsaber discipline was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy. As these weapons spread widely into the hands of evil-doers, Jedi had to develop unique means of defending themselves. Form III thus arose from "laserblast" deflection training. Over the centuries it has transcended this origin to become a highly refined expression of non-aggressive Jedi philosophy. Form III maximizes defensive protection in a style characterized by tight, efficient movements that expose minimal target area compared to the relatively open style of some of the other Forms.

Obi-Wan Kenobi takes up a dedication to Form III after the death of Qui-Gon Jinn (who favored Form IV), since it was apparent to Kenobi that Jinn's defense was insufficient against the Sith techniques of Darth Maul. True Form III masters are considered invincible. Even in his elder years, Kenobi remains a formidable Form III practitioner.

Even the extraordinarily deadly Jango Fett is unable to penetrate Obi-Wan Kenobi's superb lightsaber defenses.

Acknowledged practitioners: Obi-Wan Kenobi

 

Form IV

Form IV is the most acrobatic Form, heavily emphasizing Jedi abilities to run, jump, and spin in phenomenal ways by using the Force. Masters of Form IV incorporate all of the ways in which the Force helps them go beyond what is physically possible. Their lightsaber combat is astonishing to watch, filled with elaborate moves in the center of which a Jedi may be all but a blur. Yoda, with his deep emphasis on the Force in all things, is a Form IV master. Form IV was also the chosen discipline of Qui-Gon Jinn and the early choice of his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Ordinarily Yoda walks with a slight limp, his ancient body wracked with arthritis and the normal infirmities of old age. In combat however, the diminutive Jedi Master presents extraordinary strength and reflexes - entirely the result of focusing the Force through his physical body and not just his spirit as is his usual emphasis.

Acknowledged practitioners: Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn

 

 

Form V

During an era when Jedi were called upon to more actively maintain the peace in the galaxy, Form V arose alongside Form IV to address a need for greater power among the Jedi. Jedi Masters who felt that Form III could be too passive developed Form V. A Form III master might be undefeatable, but neither could he necessarily overcome his enemy. Form V focuses on strength and lightsaber attack moves. This Form exploits the ability of the lightsaber to block a blaster bolt and turns this defensive move into an offensive attack by deflecting the bolt deliberately towards an opponent. A dedication to the power and strength necessary to defeat an enemy characterizes the philosophy of Form V, which some Jedi describe by the maxim "peace through superior firepower." To some Jedi Knights, Form V represents a worthy discipline prepared for any threat; to others Form V seems to foster an inappropriate focus on dominating others.

As the Clone War begins, Anakin Skywalker dedicates himself to Form V in his increasingly blind quest for strength. As Darth Vader he will still be using Form V when he confronts Obi-Wan Kenobi and later Luke Skywalker.

Acknowledged practitioners: Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker

 

 

Form VI

In the time of Palpatine's Chancellorship, Form VI is the current standard in Jedi lightsaber training. This Form balances the emphases of other Forms with overall moderation, in keeping with the Jedi quest to achieve true harmony and justice without resorting to the rule of power. It is considered the "diplomat's Form" because it is less intensive in its demands than the other disciplines, allowing Jedi to spend more time developing their skills in perception, political strategy, and negotiation. In practice, Form VI is a combination of Forms I, III, IV, and V. Young Jedi spend their first few years studying Form I and then a year or two with each additional Form before completing their training. By comparison, a Form VI master will spend at least ten years studying only that Form after completing the basic Form I training. Form VI well suits the modern Jedi's role in the galaxy, in which a Knight overly trained in martial combat might be at a loss to resolve a complex political conflict between star systems. However, full masters of other Forms sometimes consider Form VI to be insufficiently demanding.

In an increasingly dangerous galaxy, the "diplomat's Form" might not be enough against serious combat dangers. All the Form VI Jedi Knights who fight on Geonosis die in the arena battle.

Acknowledged practitioners: numerous Jedi, including those lost on Geonosis

 

 

Form VII

Only high-level masters of multiple Forms can achieve and control the ultimate descipline known as Form VII. This is the most difficult and demanding of all Forms, but it can eventually lead to fantastic power and skill. Form VII employs bold, direct movements, more open and kinetic than Form V but not so elaborate in appearance as Form IV. In addition to very advanced Force-assisted jumps and movements, Form VII tactics overwhelm opponents with seemingly unconnected staccato sequences, making the Form highly unpredictable in battle. This trait makes for a much more difficult execution than the graceful, linked move sequences of Form IV. Form VII requires the intensity of Form V, but much greater energy since that focus is wielded more broadly. Form VII draws upon a deeper well of emotion than even Form V, yet masters it more fully. The outward bearing of a Form VII practitioner is one of calm, but the inner pressure verges on explosion. Form VII is still under development since so few can achieve the necessary mastery to advance the art.

Form VII master Mace Windu fights alongside Form III practitioner Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Battle of Geonosis. This spiritually dangerous regimen cuts perilously close to the Sith intensity of focus on physical combat ability. Mace Windu is one of the only current practitioners of Form VII.

[SilverSun]

Note to Self:Don't use Form IV when fighting an individual or individuals who use a Saber Staff.

 

[jaguars4ever]

Note to Self:Don't use Form IV when fighting an individual or individuals who use a Saber Staff.

 

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^_^

 

Note to Self: Don't use Form VI when up against a Bounty Hunter sharp-shooter

[SilverSun]

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Note to Self:Form VII might be good but form V is apparently the better option.

 

 

 

[Nartwak]

jaguars4ever wins the thread!

[jaguars4ever]

jaguars4ever wins the thread!

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[Masamune]

Good post jaguars4ever, keep it comin

[TheHutt]

Thank you jaguar for posting the forms... This information was extremely helpful!

Form IV is gonna look so cool...

Are you guys sure there are all 7 of these forms in KOTOR2? Because it is a turn based game it doesn't seem possible to have some of these forms (expecially form VII ).

I think forms will be more emphasized or expressed in EP3: Revenge of the Sith.

[jaguars4ever]

Thank you jaguar for posting the forms... This information was extremely helpful!

Form IV is gonna look so cool...

Are you guys sure there are all 7 of these forms in KOTOR2? Because it is a turn based game it doesn't seem possible to have some of these forms (expecially form VII ).

I think forms will be more emphasized or expressed in EP3: Revenge of the Sith.

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No problem guys.

 

In response to Hutt's question:

 

IGN: The first KOTOR had the very useful Force power that allowed you to throw your lightsaber. Are there any new Force powers that affect your lightsaber in KOTOR II?

 

Kevin Saunders: In KOTOR II, you can learn up to six of the seven Jedi Lightsaber Forms. These are fighting techniques whose effectiveness depends upon the tactical situation. Each form shines in certain conditions, but also has weaknesses. Learning the characteristics of the Lightsaber Forms, and switching between them as the combat situation changes, can allow a Jedi to prevail in what would otherwise be a fatal encounter.

 

For example, the Ataru form, employed by Qui-Gon in Episode 1, is a highly focused form that is excellent against a single opponent, but less effective against blaster fire. The Juyo form, an extremely difficult combat style mastered by Mace Windu, overwhelms an opponent with seemingly erratic movements, but can leave the Jedi more vulnerable to attacks.

[TheHutt]

neato but uhhh..... does that mean we can learn up to six forms at a time on one jedi? or does that meant there are only 6 and we chose one.

[Meshugger]

Thanks for the info, jaguar.

 

I ccan't help being impressed by the Form VII, seems like something that i would like to incorporate to my character in TSL.