KOTOR Knights of the Old Republic (2003)

The combat is the only thing that puts a bit of a downer on coming back to it for me, though the story and characters are always enough to outweigh it! Even the graphics and lack of in-depth character creation doesn't bother me because that was the norm when I first played it and now I can't imagine the characters looking any different.

But yeah, the combat...not so fun these days. Normally I put all my points into two-handed and master flurry and use that exclusively until I get some decent force powers. I often take force lightning even on my 100% light side playthroughs just because of the AoE damage it does   So I normally force-leap to a mob, use lightning on them a few times, then use flurry while my force power is regenerating.

Are you going to play KOTOR2 as well? I would definitely recommend it - it's actually my favourite game of all time. If you're on PC, grab the TSL Restoration Mod - really cleans up some of the bugs and rushed endings. I can't play it without it now! Again, the cast of characters are great but the story is really a departure from the normal "Star Wars" tone of KOTOR - it delves into a lot of philosophy about the force and light and dark sides and dealing with the consequences of war.

I have nothing against KOTOR 1. Its a well-made traditional kind of Star Wars game. But after KOTOR 2 I can never really look at it or play it the same way again. KOTOR 2 is the first game to deconstruct the setting and the black and white morality. The writing is so much more complex and in-depth and philosophical and morally grey that it makes KOTOR 1 look juvenile. Many fans don't like it because its not a traditional Star Wars series where the good guys are good for the right reasons and the bad guys are bad for the wrong reasons and the line between good and evil is always clear. Light Side is right and Dark Side is wrong. It tried to make you critically think about Star Wars. For the first time it made me think about the mythology and binary morality of Star Wars. Kreia is one of the best Star Wars characters and best video game characters of all time. The best mentor after Obi-wan Kenobi. A darker mentor who's not afraid to slap reality in your face.

Play it with the TSL Restored Content Mod v1.8.5. And if its still too slow for you then enable the cheat console. Also, get the Choose Mira Or Hanharr Mod and maybe the TSL Hak Pad mod.

Great! Glad you enjoyed it. I think Kreia is one of the most well-written characters in Star Wars.

Did you play as a male or female? I love playing a lightside female Exile (Atton  ) but there's a good replay value going through as a male afterwards as one of you companions changes - you pick up 
instead of 
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Also, I know a lot of people find Bao-Dur a but boring but I really liked him, especially the 'old war friends' thing between him and the Exile. And he seems very disillusioned and angry about the war and his part in it which I thought was interesting, especially if you bring him to Dxun and his comments with Mandalore.

Ahh, the joys of the darkside. Embrace the awesomeness that is the darkside. It is your destiny. haha

If you want more fun, click on the link in my signature. So much fun in that playthrough.

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I have nothing against KOTOR 1. Its a well-made traditional classic Star Wars game. But after KOTOR 2 I can never really look at it or play it the same way again. KOTOR 2 is the first and only Star Wars story to subvert and deconstruct the setting and the black and white morality. The writing is so much more complex and in-depth and philosophical and morally grey that it makes KOTOR 1 look juvenile. Many fans don't like it because its not a traditional Star Wars series where the good guys are good for the right reasons and the bad guys are bad for the wrong reasons and the line between good and evil is always clear. Jedi are good. Sith are bad. Light Side is right and Dark Side is wrong. It tried to make you critically think about Star Wars. For the first time it made me think about the mythology and binary morality of Star Wars. Kreia is one of the best Star Wars characters and best video game characters of all time. The best mentor after Obi-wan Kenobi. A darker mentor who's not afraid to slap reality in your face.

Play it with the TSL Restored Content Mod v1.8.5. And if its still too slow for you then enable the cheat console. Also, get the Choose Mira Or Hanharr Mod and maybe the TSL Hak Pad mod.

I know this is a KOTOR thread, but I wanted to know general opinion of TOR. My dad bought me a laptop for Christmas, and I haven't had a PC since 2009. I never really cared for PC gaming, always preferred consoles (No master race BS, please). But I had the idea to download TOR, just wanted opinion of it. Thank-you.