[restored content mod] nar shadda makes me cry

[CFFG.Shinigami]

Nar shadda went from being interesting and fun, to an absolute backbreaking and spirit crushing endeavor by the end, you spend so much time locked into combat near the end that if you didn't stock up on healing items beforehand (I hadn't as I wasn't having healing issues) then you're screwed!

[cerberusiv]

No, you are not screwed. It is not easy but the only section I find to be of any difficulty is once you have the transponder codes getting to the repair shop and that is because it is the one bit where you cannot have a powerful jedi in the party (I usually include Visas everywhere else but Kreia is equally effective if you have levelled them effectively).

For the section between getting the transponder codes and the repair shop where that is not an option, careful tactics and use of shields, etc will get you through. I play at the hardest difficulty and you just have to go about it in a way that works. To be fair it depends on how you have levelled your characters (I make sure they all have some capability at melee combat and that I have weapons and gear ready for when they join you).

With TSLRCM or without it, there is nothing in this game that is outrageously difficult after you have done a playthrough or two and can anticipate and prepare for what is coming.

[rancher_gamer]

This is my first playthrough and I went to Nar Shaddaa as soon as it was available. I agree, it's really not fun - the combat is the worst part of the game and having all of these enemies dogpile onto you is the worst experience. I had to spend way too long baiting out enemies and waiting for my companions to heal. Even using the best anti-droid weaponry available to me, it was way too much of a struggle so I ended up lowering the difficulty to easy which made everything very trivial.

Even after doing every sidequest available to me I found Nar Shaddaa to be too difficult. There are barely any breaks in between combat sections. After clearing the yacht, exile was very low on HP. I assumed that viewing a cutscene on the Ebon Hawk would heal the exile. Right after that cutscene, you confront the Jedi and as I'm playing dark side I fought him. My character died instantly and I had no idea if it was a glitch. After going through the cut scenes again, I realized that my character was still on a sliver of health. It was pretty frustrating.

[cerberusiv]

I do agree that Nar Shadaa is tough with TSLRCM on your first playthrough, particularly if you go straight there from Telos. I almost always go to Dantooine first and do the crystal caves and the jedi enclave. That should get the main character to level 15 and prestige rank as well as a lightsaber. Then Nar Shadaa and Onderon before going back to Dantooine to complete the planet. I won't go into detail as to why I use that order but it is quite efficient and is effective to gain enough influence with the companion characters to convert them to jedi.

Go-to's yacht is not, afaik, significantly easier without TSLRCM. TSLRCM does bring in the sections after the main character is captured where you have to fight to and from the docks against multiple enemies using companions. It is doable if somewhat tedious on the return section.

The key is levelling up effectively. There are plenty of guides on doing that but good choices make the game easier, bad choices can make it almost impossible.

I wrote a guide to levelling and equipping companions some time ago. It is a starting point and aims to avoid doing anything that is likely to cause problems. Many of the points it covers apply to the main character also.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1234247381

[CFFG.Shinigami]

I did it, I'm fine. I Just needed to vent my frustrations for a bit, my success came through a combination of atton being an absolute tank (his self revive) and just running through the areas to get to the ebon hawk. as well as just using stealth. I was just mostly upset because I had used up all my medkits going through it and there was no chance for me to buy or make more.

[DethBouncer077]

Im, new to steam and its mechanics, van anyone explain how to access the workshop and download the restored mod? I want to know all of this before I buy this game on steam.

Please dont hate on me for not knowing any of this, I just started having time to get into PC gaming.

[rancher_gamer]

Originally posted by DethBouncer077:

Im, new to steam and its mechanics, van anyone explain how to access the workshop and download the restored mod? I want to know all of this before I buy this game on steam.

Please dont hate on me for not knowing any of this, I just started having time to get into PC gaming.

It's nice and easy just click this link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=485537937

and hit the green subscribe button right under the picture! Then open KOTOR 2 and it'll all be set up for you. :)

[cerberusiv]

Originally posted by DethBouncer077:

Im, new to steam and its mechanics, van anyone explain how to access the workshop and download the restored mod? I want to know all of this before I buy this game on steam.

Please dont hate on me for not knowing any of this, I just started having time to get into PC gaming.

As you read this, go up the page to the line under the title of the game and across right to "workshop". Click on it then go down the right hand side of the next page to "Most popular" etc and click that. That allows you to access the full list of mods. Find one you like, select it and click subscribe and it will be installed. To remove a mod, go to the page after "workshop" and down to "my files". Click that and it will list all your currently subscribed workshop mods. To remove one just click unsubscribe.

A few things about TSLRCM. When you have installed it do not try and load a previous save. You should start a new playthrough.

The M4-78 mod adds an extra planet. Don't bother with it for your first playthrough with TSLRCM.

You can add other workshop mods. I would not bother at this point. Be aware that mods can conflict with each other and break your game. Best only use what you really want and only subscribe to more a few at a time. Several workshop mods are known to conflict with TSLRCM.

There are also non-workshop mods you can download and install. If you are using TSLRCM there is a particular way to install them - so ask.

Welcome to the world of Kotor 2 and mods. Enjoy!

[DethBouncer077]

Originally posted by cerberusiv:

Originally posted by DethBouncer077:

Im, new to steam and its mechanics, van anyone explain how to access the workshop and download the restored mod? I want to know all of this before I buy this game on steam.

Please dont hate on me for not knowing any of this, I just started having time to get into PC gaming.

As you read this, go up the page to the line under the title of the game and across right to "workshop". Click on it then go down the right hand side of the next page to "Most popular" etc and click that. That allows you to access the full list of mods. Find one you like, select it and click subscribe and it will be installed. To remove a mod, go to the page after "workshop" and down to "my files". Click that and it will list all your currently subscribed workshop mods. To remove one just click unsubscribe.

A few things about TSLRCM. When you have installed it do not try and load a previous save. You should start a new playthrough.

The M4-78 mod adds an extra planet. Don't bother with it for your first playthrough with TSLRCM.

You can add other workshop mods. I would not bother at this point. Be aware that mods can conflict with each other and break your game. Best only use what you really want and only subscribe to more a few at a time. Several workshop mods are known to conflict with TSLRCM.

There are also non-workshop mods you can download and install. If you are using TSLRCM there is a particular way to install them - so ask.

Welcome to the world of Kotor 2 and mods. Enjoy!

Thanks a lot for the info, now I will be able to download and enjoy kotor 2 for the first time.

[anarcher]

Yeah going NarSh first isn't so great. I start with Korriban, loot the field (really great items for the difficulty, the stealth dragons aren't hard to deal with) but not go towards the academy, instead take off and go to Dantooine for the easy xp and items you gain there as well, not the least of which is the crystal cave.

[CFFG.Shinigami]

Originally posted by DethBouncer077:

The M4-78 mod adds an extra planet. Don't bother with it for your first playthrough with TSLRCM.

I made the mistake of adding that mod for my first playthrough, seriously don't it's super dry