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Old 01-01-2003, 04:19 PM   #1
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Publisher:LucasArts Developer:BioWare Availability:Spring 2003 Genre:Roleplaying Players:1 Rating:Teen

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Long before the Galactic Civil War, an epic drama begins.
Engage in this saga set in the Golden Age of the Republic - over 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film, when both Jedi and Sith number in the thousands. With the Galaxy reeling from a recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on. Your actions determine the outcome of this colossal galactic war - and your destiny as a Jedi.
  • Immersive, action-packed Star Wars role playing experience with customizable and evolving playable characters.
  • Your group, comprised of up to 3 characters, can include humans, droids, Twi'leks, Wookiees and more.
  • Fast paced mini-games -- such as racing swoop bikes, or manning turret guns.
  • Journey spans ten different worlds ranging from the familiar to the new.
  • Locations include Tatooine, Sith world of Korriban, Jedi Academy on Dantooine and Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk.

The Mandalorian Wars
Four thousand years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Republic was at its most vulnerable state. A devastating war against the fallen Jedi Exar Kun had shaken the galaxy to its very core, and left the Republic's defenses crippled.

Sensing this weakness, the warlike Mandalorians began a series of brutal attacks against worlds throughout the Outer Rim. In desperation, the Republic turned to the Jedi Council for aid. The learned Masters wanted to proceed with customary caution and due care before embarking on a long and destructive military campaign; however, more immediate help came in the form of two young Jedi Knights named Revan and Malak.

Ignoring the dictates of the Jedi Council, the charismatic pair recruited many to their cause, rallying the impulsive youth of the Order with cries of victory and glory. With Revan and Malak at the head of their great fleet, the Republic set forth to drive the invaders back. The Mandalorian Wars were long and bloody, and many Jedi perished in the struggle. Yet, at its end, the Republic emerged triumphant, and Revan and Malak were hailed as heroes.

But the heroes did not leave the war untouched; something about the Outer Rim worlds twisted and corrupted them. On Korriban, Revan uncovered the lost secrets of the Sith and became the heir to an ancient and evil legacy. Succumbing to the lure of the dark side, the fallen Jedi assumed the title of Darth Revan, Lord of the Sith. Malak was chosen as the Dark Lord's apprentice, and the great fleet under their control abandoned the Republic and swore fealty to their new Sith masters.

With their army of followers, Revan and Malak returned not as saviors, but as conquerors. For two years battles raged on the perimeters of Republic space. The Sith gained victory after victory, until the Jedi set a trap for Revan and succeeded in destroying the Dark Lord. But during the chaos of battle, Malak managed to escape.

Malak seized the mantle of his fallen Sith Master and proclaimed himself the new Dark Lord, swearing revenge on those who had killed Revan. And the Sith armada continued its relentless advance upon the Core Worlds...

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Old 01-01-2003, 04:19 PM   #2
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More than 100 prerendered and in-game cut-scenes.
Over 12,000 lines of spoken dialogue
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Old 01-01-2003, 04:22 PM   #3
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Looks good, but wasn't it supposed to be online? Unless that's some other Star Wars game that I'm thinking about...
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Old 01-01-2003, 04:33 PM   #4
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Looks good, but wasn't it supposed to be online? Unless that's some other Star Wars game that I'm thinking about...
Star Wars Galaxies

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Old 01-01-2003, 04:39 PM   #5
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when is SW galaxies commin out?

i'm not a big fan...so i don't care that much, my friend is like a SW fanatic though...so yeah

everyone post thier opinio on this game, and SW galaxies and natalie portman
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Old 01-01-2003, 04:51 PM   #6
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Originally posted by happydude666
when is SW galaxies commin out?

i'm not a big fan...so i don't care that much, my friend is like a SW fanatic though...so yeah

everyone post thier opinio on this game, and SW galaxies and natalie portman



Galaxies is coming out sometime in 2003, happydude.
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Old 01-01-2003, 04:54 PM   #7
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is she blushing, or is it just me?

and when in 2003?
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Old 01-01-2003, 05:27 PM   #8
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The offical date hasn`t actually been set for the XBOX version. Its date is still TBA.
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Old 01-01-2003, 05:55 PM   #9
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what kind of gameplay are we looking at for SW:KotoR? Morrowind? Baulders Gate?
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Old 01-01-2003, 05:57 PM   #10
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what kind of gameplay are we looking at for SW:KotoR? Morrowind? Baulders Gate?
It's a turnbased RPG... so I'm not exactly sure right now. I'm guessing something like Baldur's Gate.

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Old 01-01-2003, 06:21 PM   #11
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im guessing it'll be like Fallout...just 3rd person view...
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Old 01-04-2003, 09:02 PM   #12
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Here's some more brand new screen shots:















Those sure are some amazing lighting effects.
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Old 01-04-2003, 10:00 PM   #13
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Anybody who's interesed in KotOR, I direct you here.


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