Star Wars: KOTOR

Kodos · 12-21-2004, 02:39 PM

I've been on a Star Wars kick recently with the release of the DVDs. I'm thinking of firing up Star Wars: KOTOR, which has sat on my shelf after a brief introduction when I bought it. From those who have played it: Which way is more fun - to play on the Dark Side or try to avoid the temptation of the Dark Side?

Deattribution · 12-21-2004, 02:46 PM

Both sides are fun, comes down to personal preference I think... I prefered the dark side, although I played the light side first.

gi · 12-21-2004, 02:49 PM

Played 3 ways. Light, Dark, Middle. The game has enough differences that all 3 were enjoyable to play.

Kodos · 12-21-2004, 02:51 PM

Hell Atlantic played on the Light Side?

rkmsuf · 12-21-2004, 02:55 PM

I believe the dark side path unlocks Wookie sex.

Calis · 12-21-2004, 02:57 PM

Go Dark Side.

Trying to remember, the part where you settle the family dispute or something along those lines(been too long), was the only time I've ever felt guilty about something I did in a video game.

Fonzie · 12-21-2004, 02:58 PM

I played on the Light Side. For those who've followed the Dark Path - does the game provide enough in the way of rewards to make it worthwhile?

spleen1015 · 12-21-2004, 02:58 PM

I only played through on the Light Side.

Draft Dodger · 12-21-2004, 03:04 PM

just (almost) finshed it.
liked it very much. played light side - I cannot play evil characters in video games; too much guilt.

Kodos · 12-21-2004, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

just (almost) finshed it.
liked it very much. played light side - I cannot play evil characters in video games; too much guilt.

So you don't go sidewalk bowling in or get refunds from hookers in GTA?

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 12-21-2004, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Go Dark Side.

Trying to remember, the part where you settle the family dispute or something along those lines(been too long), was the only time I've ever felt guilty about something I did in a video game.

Isnt that the Romeo & Juliet type affair?

Kodos · 12-21-2004, 03:22 PM

In Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, I really enjoyed luring everyone into an enclosed area and then releasing as many carnivores as possible. Their panicked screams thrilled me.

Perhaps I am more of a Dark Side kind of guy.

Crapshoot · 12-21-2004, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

just (almost) finshed it.
liked it very much. played light side - I cannot play evil characters in video games; too much guilt.

Sadly, Im going to agree- I find it impossible to play the dark side in Star Wars- its so damn well written that I feel evil.

Crapshoot · 12-21-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Go Dark Side.

Trying to remember, the part where you settle the family dispute or something along those lines(been too long), was the only time I've ever felt guilty about something I did in a video game.

yeah- I replayed that part, because I felt bad about getting those two killed/hurt. Im a softie at heart..

Anthony · 12-21-2004, 03:50 PM

i'm a friggin Hero.

Kodos · 12-21-2004, 03:52 PM

If you play the Light Side, do they make it tempting to go over to the Dark Side?

Crapshoot · 12-21-2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

If you play the Light Side, do they make it tempting to go over to the Dark Side?

truthfully ? yeah. I definitely used dark side powers- but I used them benevolently. They were far cooler than any light side powers... Force lightning- my all time favorite...

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2004, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

If you play the Light Side, do they make it tempting to go over to the Dark Side?

Definitely. I played my first time through trying to be as good as possible, and I don't want to give anything away, but I was tempted to go to the darkside several times later in the game.

I played the Darkside through a 2nd time, and had more fun playing the darkside.

tategter · 12-21-2004, 05:00 PM

After finishing the game as a light side jedi and then again as dark, it seem that the game offers a more fullfilling experience for the light side IMHO.

KOTOR2 is supposed to have an even better dark side experience for all you Darth FOFC types. Can't wait...

Coop · 12-21-2004, 05:07 PM

Go darkside, some intresting things can happen near the end. KOTOR2 isn't as good as KOTOR sadly.

JeffR · 12-21-2004, 06:47 PM

The thing that ruins dark side for me is the badly-written reactions of some of the other characters. You can slaughter dozens of innocents in front of them, tell them repeatedly that you intend to murder and betray them, and all they'll come back with is "hey, if you keep talking like that, we might start to suspect you're leaning towards the dark side."

WussGawd · 12-21-2004, 08:37 PM

I preferred playing light side, but one thing I can say for sure is that dark side is a lot easier to play and win.

Kodos · 12-22-2004, 02:16 PM

Well, fired it up last night and have stuck to the light side so far. One thing I don't like is the D&D style of fighting where you don't aim the gun or fire it yourself.

TargetPractice6 · 12-22-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Well, fired it up last night and have stuck to the light side so far. One thing I don't like is the D&D style of fighting where you don't aim the gun or fire it yourself.

Well it is an RPG afterall... That's I what I liked about it. If I wanted to play a shooter I would have picked up Jedi Knight.

Kodos · 12-22-2004, 04:22 PM

Yep. I'm just not usually an RPGer. It doesn't ruin the game by any stretch, but I guess I'd like to feel more in control.

ISiddiqui · 12-22-2004, 04:27 PM

Problem is that it would be hard to be more in control of the fighting with a party. Battles, IMO, would get tedious. Especially when you are trying to get to the more fun parts (ie, the story).

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12-21-2004, 02:55 PM	#5
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I believe the dark side path unlocks Wookie sex. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-21-2004, 03:04 PM	#9
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	just (almost) finshed it. liked it very much. played light side - I cannot play evil characters in video games; too much guilt. __________________ Mile High Hockey

12-21-2004, 05:07 PM	#20
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	Go darkside, some intresting things can happen near the end. KOTOR2 isn't as good as KOTOR sadly. __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

12-21-2004, 08:37 PM	#22
WussGawd College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ, USA, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy	I preferred playing light side, but one thing I can say for sure is that dark side is a lot easier to play and win. __________________ "I guess I'll fade into Bolivian." -Mike Tyson, after being knocked out by Lennox Lewis. Proud Dumba Elect of the "Biggest Dumba of FOFC Award" Author of the 2004 Golden Scribe Gold Trophy for Best Basketball Dynasty, It Rhymes With Puke.

12-21-2004, 02:46 PM	#2
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Both sides are fun, comes down to personal preference I think... I prefered the dark side, although I played the light side first.

12-21-2004, 02:49 PM	#3
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	Played 3 ways. Light, Dark, Middle. The game has enough differences that all 3 were enjoyable to play.

12-21-2004, 02:51 PM	#4
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Hell Atlantic played on the Light Side?

12-21-2004, 02:57 PM	#6
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Go Dark Side. Trying to remember, the part where you settle the family dispute or something along those lines(been too long), was the only time I've ever felt guilty about something I did in a video game.

12-21-2004, 02:58 PM	#7
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	I played on the Light Side. For those who've followed the Dark Path - does the game provide enough in the way of rewards to make it worthwhile?

12-21-2004, 02:58 PM	#8
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I only played through on the Light Side.

12-21-2004, 03:22 PM	#12
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	In Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, I really enjoyed luring everyone into an enclosed area and then releasing as many carnivores as possible. Their panicked screams thrilled me. Perhaps I am more of a Dark Side kind of guy.

12-21-2004, 03:50 PM	#15
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i'm a friggin Hero.

12-21-2004, 03:52 PM	#16
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	If you play the Light Side, do they make it tempting to go over to the Dark Side?

12-21-2004, 05:00 PM	#19
tategter High School JV Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Swampland	After finishing the game as a light side jedi and then again as dark, it seem that the game offers a more fullfilling experience for the light side IMHO. KOTOR2 is supposed to have an even better dark side experience for all you Darth FOFC types. Can't wait...

12-21-2004, 06:47 PM	#21
JeffR High School JV Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada	The thing that ruins dark side for me is the badly-written reactions of some of the other characters. You can slaughter dozens of innocents in front of them, tell them repeatedly that you intend to murder and betray them, and all they'll come back with is "hey, if you keep talking like that, we might start to suspect you're leaning towards the dark side."

12-22-2004, 02:16 PM	#23
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Well, fired it up last night and have stuck to the light side so far. One thing I don't like is the D&D style of fighting where you don't aim the gun or fire it yourself.

12-22-2004, 04:22 PM	#25
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yep. I'm just not usually an RPGer. It doesn't ruin the game by any stretch, but I guess I'd like to feel more in control.

12-22-2004, 04:27 PM	#26
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Problem is that it would be hard to be more in control of the fighting with a party. Battles, IMO, would get tedious. Especially when you are trying to get to the more fun parts (ie, the story). __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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