They shouldnt be thought of as warriors, since "wars not make one great," after all. The Jedi Guardians are those Jedi who arent afraid to take out their lightsaber when the situation demands it. (Your party members will still level up as members of these classes, unless they are or become Jedi.) At the beginning of the game, then, youll be asked to choose between one of three classes. If you played through KOTOR1, then youll be pleased to know that in KOTOR2, your character will start the game as a Jedi no need to level up as a Scoundrel, Scout, or Soldier before you finally unlock your Force Powers.
On the other hand, selecting the Custom Character option will give you access to a much broader array of customizations and allow you to select your player characters (or PC for short) attributes, skills, and Feats, in addition to the cosmetic choices required of Quick Characters. If youre used to pre-made characters, such as are found in most console RPGs, by all means select a Quick Character and jump directly into the game theyre not handicapped at all when compared to a Custom Character.
Youll still be allowed to select your characters sex, class, in-game portrait, and name. This option lets the game decide your characters attributes and results in a well-balanced, if somewhat generic character. If you wish to simply jump into the game with a minimum amount of hassle, youll want to create a Quick Character. Those of you who are familiar with previous BioWare RPGs, such as Neverwinter Nights, will feel right at home with the character creation process, since it strongly resembles the D&D character creation that we all know and love. Prologue Peragus-II Telos Nar Shaddaa Onderon Korriban Dantooine Return to Dxun Pursuing Your Destiny Mini-Games Glossaryīefore you begin your adventure, you will need to create the character that will become your alter ego in the world of Knights of the Old Republic 2.
In GameSpots unofficial guide to KOTOR2, were going to bring you an exhaustive look at the game, including details on character creation, tips on how to play with all of your teammates, a look at the mini-games, and, of course, a complete walkthrough. In fact, its basically impossible to see everything there is to see in one play-through certain characters will refuse to join your party unless you act a certain way or are of a certain sex, meaning that youll need to play through at least twice just in order to obtain all of the various party members (12 in all). In addition to all this, though, youll be treated to an engrossing (and long) story that can easily be played through many times.
Into this shaky situation steps you, a former Jedi who has given up all attachment to the Force. Its a dark time, as the unsteady Republic attempts to hold itself together in the wake of a civil war and domestic unrest. As the subtitle implies, all isnt exactly well in the Old Republic, as the Jedi have gone to ground in the hopes of luring out the Sith that have struck against them with impunity. Barely a year after the original Knights of the Old Republic came out for the Xbox, we have its sequel, Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords.