Few tips?

[ConnectedGamers]

Was just wondering if folks could give me a few tips to help me get used to this game. Preferably stuff like how to build my character. What matters and what doesn't. To go light or darkside first. Where to buy good gear/farm good gear. Etc. Sorry if there are other discussions out htere like this.

[MaxorMeow]

Don't worry about it and play through the game yourself. The game isn't difficult to beat and you'll figure out what weapons are good to use on your own.

I'll just provide you with some basic tips:
- use Toughness feat for more hit points and if it's your first playthrough I'd suggest going soldier class
- focus on melee weapons and build your character around melee, it's easier for a beginner
- choose your alingment - almost every situation can be resolved peacefully, granting you Light side points
- rely on your teammates, give them ranged equipment so they can support you from afar or give them melee weapons if you can't tank the damage
- save often and in different locations to prevent backtracking, saved games can get corrupted sometimes and you won't be able to load them

I've barely covered the basics, but the game isn't difficult to beat. Just play through it blindly and if you get stuck, ask for help. :DD

[cerberusiv]

Soldier then jedi guardian is the simplest - wear armour and avoid force powers restricted by armour.

Don't use autolevel. Best to concentrate on a small number of feats and powers and get them to the highest level. Don't even try using two weapons/double blades unless you have at least the second tier of the two weapon fighting feat - you just won't hit anything.

When the game pauses at the start of combat you can activate shields and multiple stims from the inventory screen. Pause frequently and queue attacks for your party members - focus on eliminating one enemy at a time then move to the next.

Don't waste your money buying ordinary gear, you should be selling it. All I buy is the utility belt from the store on Dantooine and quite a few items from Suvam Tam out at Yavin IV.

There is a lot more to learn but those are the things it is easy to mess up on.

[ConnectedGamers]

Is there a major need/does it help a lot to use stims? (Btw thanks for all the help guys. Does this also sorta apply for Kotor 2?)

[Brick]

Originally posted by ConnectedGamers:

Is there a major need/does it help a lot to use stims? (Btw thanks for all the help guys. Does this also sorta apply for Kotor 2?)

The medpacks really shouldn't be a problem, there's plenty enough that can be looted to make you able to heal through the early game, and after that you can have you or someone else get cure/heal so you can heal the entire party at once.

[Brick]

Some good ways to earn money regardless of light or dark is to swoop race on taatoine and after you've won the three races convince nico to a contract ( may give dark side points, depending on what you do ), this will give you around 125 "swoop cards" that can be sold for 60 a piece at regular stores, but a whopping 159 credits if you sell to the rodian at yavin space station, netting you an easy 20,000 credits. you can also play pazaak with him while betting 750, so if oyou're decent and don't mind loading a save now and again it can net you a fair amount of caps and a nice discount too. That guy has some of the best gear in the game btw.

[cerberusiv]

Originally posted by ConnectedGamers:

Is there a major need/does it help a lot to use stims? (Btw thanks for all the help guys. Does this also sorta apply for Kotor 2?)

Strength, alacrity, stamina and battle stims are very helpful for tough fights so save them for melee combat against difficult opponents.

Kotor 2 is different as it effectively doesn't have a level cap (there is one, at level 50, but you can't reach it in normal play) so after you reach the point enemies stop scaling to your level you are pretty much unstoppable.

Kotor 1 enemies don't scale which is why you are capped at level 20.

[Ragnarök]

Persuade is the main skill you want to be leveling up on your character. The PC is the only one who can make use of it. Ignore all the weapon focus/specialization feats while on Taris. Don't dump any points into them and instead, wait until the second planet where you'll have access to a better type of weapon. You'll know it when you see it. Instead, choose one of the three feat lines that act as an improved attack and level it up. These are Flurry, Power Attack or Critical Strike. Decide whether you want to use one weapon, a double bladed weapon, or dual wield early. Pick either Dueling or Two-weapon fighting and level it up accordingly.

Do not pick feats that improve skills. Feats points are precious, you get far fewer than skill points so you shouldn't ever trade feats for skills.

[delta]

If it's your first playthrough, you might want to stay away from the forum so as to avoid spoilers. The game's not hard, so it shouldn't be much trouble to just finish it on your own. If you want to go through again a second time with a better character build, then come back.

Also, near the end of the game there's a point where two of your Jedi companions will insist on following you...save your game there because a little later you'll be given a decision that will lock you into either the light side or dark side ending regardless of what your alignment is. So having that save will let you go back and play the other ending without having to start all over.

[Spooky Worm]

Originally posted by delta:

If it's your first playthrough, you might want to stay away from the forum so as to avoid spoilers.

Oh, OK

Originally posted by delta:

Also, near the end of the game there's a point where two of your Jedi companions will insist on following you...save your game there because a little later you'll be given a decision that will lock you into either the light side or dark side ending regardless of what your alignment is. So having that save will let you go back and play the other ending without having to start all over.

WHAT THE HECK DUDE!!
(You told him that he has jeedai companions(Hanhaar for lyfe))

[MaxorMeow]

Originally posted by The Dark Lord Sauron:

Originally posted by delta:

If it's your first playthrough, you might want to stay away from the forum so as to avoid spoilers.

Oh, OK

Originally posted by delta:

Also, near the end of the game there's a point where two of your Jedi companions will insist on following you...save your game there because a little later you'll be given a decision that will lock you into either the light side or dark side ending regardless of what your alignment is. So having that save will let you go back and play the other ending without having to start all over.

WHAT THE HECK DUDE!!

Exactly. This is why people shouldn't go asking for a few basic tips, because there will always be someone who tries to help and ends up spoiling some parts of the game.
This game isn't hard to beat, stay away from forums if you don't want your game spoiled!

[ConnectedGamers]

Originally posted by MaxorMeow:

Originally posted by The Dark Lord Sauron:

Oh, OK




WHAT THE HECK DUDE!!

Exactly. This is why people shouldn't go asking for a few basic tips, because there will always be someone who tries to help and ends up spoiling some parts of the game.
This game isn't hard to beat, stay away from forums if you don't want your game spoiled!

Seriously? Who the hell cares. It is obvious you get jedi companions. Hell i'd be dissapointed if you didn't. For those that couldn't figure out they get jedi companions I feel sorry for them.

[Cookie]

"There are Jedi in a Star Wars game"

ERMUHGEEEER SPOILERS REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Seriously?

This game is overall pretty easy. The only real advice I can give without spoilers is to make sure the main character doesn't place any specialization feats into any weapons until later in the game. You'll see why post-Taris if you don't already know, but only very specialized and esoteric builds use any of the weapon types available on Taris for the main character. A good first playthrough class is Soldier focusing on dual wielding. Skills are not very important in KOTOR 1, and you'll have the things that matter in this game's battle system (hit points, attack bonus, feats).