Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - Official Discussion

[Darth Vegas]

Check it all out: Jediknightii.net (http://www.jediknightii.net/) on the menu click on Jedi Knight 3 revealed.

[Frendon]

yes!! i can't tell how excited i'm about this you mean actually dark forces 4, jediknight 3:

Some screenshots (poor quality):

[Frendon]

another:

[Frendon]

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[Frendon]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif in comparison to jedi outcast:

[Darth Fabulous]

The character customization sounds really cool and it looks like there will be more styles of lightsaber combat.

[Marbleman]

whats the plot? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/eh.gif

[Frendon]

six years have passed since the events from Jedi Outcast, Kyle Katarn is now an instructor in Luke's Jedi Academy, you are one of the padawans there, you can customize your character's species and gender, you will be sent in various missions and you can choose your path (darkside or Lightside) that's all I know style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif but it sounds great.

[Plo Koon]

When's it coming out?

[Marbleman]

six years? that would mean. . . i smell the yuuzhan vong. . . :eek:

[Frendon]

the yuuzhan vong would be a nice touch, i bet they did it, rumors say it will be out this fall
BTW since my thread is dead i'll post a link here, is a mod/level for Jedi Outcast you use Darth Vader is %40 complete check it out HERE (http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?act=ST&f=10&t=4119)

[Plo Koon]

Originally posted by marbleman84@Mar 31 2003, 07:38 PM
six years? that would mean. . . i smell the yuuzhan vong. . . :eek:
Hold up the Yuuzhan Vong don't come in until 21 years after the Battle of Endor. Jedi Outcast is 9 years after. Do the math: 9+6=15 years. Sorry but no Vong for 6 years. And how can you smell the Vond without dying?

[Frendon]

doh!! Plo Koon is right, no vong then... ???

[Plo Koon]

Jedi Knight 4 would probably have the Vong though.

[Frendon]

yup I hope so, i still don't understand why they named Jedi Outcast, Jedi Knight 2..it should have been Dark forces 3 .. :whatsthat:

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Plo Koon@Mar 31 2003, 04:55 PM
Jedi Knight 4 would probably have the Vong though.
Technically this is Jedi Knight 4.

Remember Jedi Knight: Myteries of the Sith?

This game is gonna be AWESOME.

[Plo Koon]

Originally posted by Agent Bond A.K.A. TK-007+Mar 31 2003, 11:06 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Agent Bond A.K.A. TK-007 @ Mar 31 2003, 11:06 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Plo Koon@Mar 31 2003, 04:55 PM
Jedi Knight 4 would probably have the Vong though.
Technically this is Jedi Knight 4.

Remember Jedi Knight: Myteries of the Sith?

[/b][/quote]
What happened in Mysteries of the Sith?

[Frendon]

Mysteries of The Sith is considered just an expansion pack for Jedi Knight that is why they don't count it as another game, in Mysteries of the Sith Kyle took Mara Jade as his apprentice, you start as kyle then he goes in a secret mission to an ancient Sith planet and you start playing as Mara Jade by the end of the game you fight Kyle who has been seduced by the darkside, you bring him back, end of the game.

[Whitesaber]

Jedi Knight 3 is confirmed. Raven Software (http://www.ravengames.com/jediknight3/) I'm so psyched.

[Plo Koon]

Originally posted by Frendon@Apr 1 2003, 10:10 AM
Mysteries of The Sith is considered just an expansion pack for Jedi Knight that is why they don't count it as another game, in Mysteries of the Sith Kyle took Mara Jade as his apprentice, you start as kyle then he goes in a secret mission to an ancient Sith planet and you start playing as Mara Jade by the end of the game you fight Kyle who has been seduced by the darkside, you bring him back, end of the game.
Sounds cool. I think I'll buy it soon when I find it.

[Frendon]

Source: Gamers with Jobs (http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=292&mode=flat&order=0&thold=0)

One of my many and varied sources has sent me a translated version of the Jedi Knight III interview posted in Gamestar's magazine. It's not too long but now that we know this thing is for real we might as well have a look!

Read on for the interview.


Q: Why are you still using the Q3-engine?

A: We got to know that engine very well over time so now we can do things we thought we couldn't do when we made JK2, things your readers haven't seen before! Also, better hardware allows us to do more. For example, we now can use notably more curved surfaces.

Q: Why don't we get to play Kyle Katarn anymore?

A: We didn't want to repeat ourselves, we’d rather try something new instead. We also didn't want to run into trouble with the logic of the story since Kyle becomes a mighty Jedi knight at the end of JK2. Don't worry, he'll play an important role in JK3 nonetheless.

Q: Was it your idea to focus on the sword fights or did you do it because JK2 fans demanded it?

A: Both. To be honest, when we started developing JK2 we were very skeptical about whether the sword fights would work or not. Shortly before we finished working on the game we realized how fun they were. Press and fans shared that opinion, so it was clear that we were going to feature more of that in JK3.

Q: How are you going to keep the tension up during the whole 30 hours the single-player mode is supposed to take?

A: We'll feature an incredible variety of levels. Instead of switching the 'theme/location' every third or fourth mission players will get to see new themes, locations and styles every mission with varied visuals and game play.

Interview translated from Gamestar magazine.

Ok, I know you're here for the interview but I insist you have a look at our Vietcong Impressions. It's a sleeper hit in the making and many of you may miss out on it otherwise. That would be a crying shame.

- Certis

and posted by: JTB-Diablo

Hi everyone,

i have the gamestar with this interview and there is one question missing in the translation:

Q: WHY DO YOU MAKE A NON-LINEAR CAMPAIN?

A: The hole game is about decisions: dark or bright side of force, what abilitys am i going to set points on? It was only naturally that the player could do what he wants in mission choosing, too.Nevertheless we will tell a dramatic story, like we did in JK2.

[Clara]

Originally posted by Frendon@Apr 2 2003, 02:10 AM
In Mysteries of the Sith Kyle took Mara Jade as his apprentice
<span style="color:7000CC">Funny, I thought that it was the other way around. Kyle doesn't "officially" become a Jedi Knight until Outcast, so how could he have an apprentice?

I like the whole custum thing that they're planning. Clara kicking butt on my computer screen with her double-ended lightsaber, and once I'm sick of her I can create Cenev with his twin blades doing the whole ATOC Anakin thing... *drools*</span>

[Plo Koon]

Originally posted by Clara+Apr 2 2003, 07:04 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Clara @ Apr 2 2003, 07:04 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Frendon@Apr 2 2003, 02:10 AM
In Mysteries of the Sith Kyle took Mara Jade as his apprentice
[color=7000CC]Funny, I thought that it was the other way around. Kyle doesn't "officially" become a Jedi Knight until Outcast, so how could he have an apprentice?

[/b][/quote]
Yeah and the whole thing about Kyle almost turning to the dark side, I'd say if you have to take the roll of Mara Jade and fight Kyle it's reasonable that he does turn dark on us.

[Frendon]

Yeah I know, Mysteries of the Sith doesn't have the best story but in the game Kyle does take Mara as his apprentice, that's why I don't even consider it part of the Kyle Katarn saga, and you don't actually fight Kyle, well if you try to fight him you will get killed, he is invincible in the game, the only way to win the final level is to turn off your lightsaber, Kyle can't kill his apprentice, and he returns to the lightside, you see if he can't put himself together and kill his apprentice then he never actually turned to the darkside, that's the way I see it.

Ohh about JK3 here is the best article yet, with great screenshots:
Games Domain (http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/depart/apr03/jedi.html)

[Plo Koon]

Good point.

[Darth Insightful]

Saw this on one of the JK2 sites. The official name for the new game will be Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Here's the rest of the news blurb, not sure if there's anything new here, but I'll post it anyway:

In Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, you will be able to create your character as well as construct your own lightsaber from handle to blade color!

Star Wars® Jedi Knight®: Jedi Academy™ allows players to immerse themselves in the classic Star Wars universe as they take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. Players will interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: fight for good and freedom in the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.

Players can create their own characters by defining various characteristics, such as species, gender, clothing and physical attributes allowing for a more personal experience before entering the academy to learn the powers - and dangers - of the Force.

Construct your own lightsaber from handle to blade color. Utilize two if you prefer or try the ultimate dual-bladed lightsaber made famous by Darth Maul.

Unique tiered level selection allows players to choose their adventure and the missions they take based on the skills they need to become the ultimate Jedi Knight.

Additional multiplayer modes add depth to the Dark Forces/Jedi Knight legacy. Players can partake in a variety of unique modes.

New vehicles, weapons and Star Wars environments enhance players Star Wars experience.

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Wow, this is either going to be great, or absolutely terrible. It all depends on how it's implemented. If they do everything right, it'll rule. But if they try and fit too much into one thing then the finished product will suffer because of that.

And hopefully they arent going to do like they did with Obi-Wan and bring our hopes up just to screw the PC users and make it X-Box exclusive or something.</span>

[Frendon]

Finally Lucasarts confirmation!!! checkout the official Jedi Academy Website HERE (http://www.lucasarts.com/products/jediacademy/)

[Jango_Fett]

finally.... the official name. and the end of katarns.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Apr 3 2003, 01:28 PM
And hopefully they arent going to do like they did with Obi-Wan and bring our hopes up just to screw the PC users and make it X-Box exclusive or something.[/color]
Obi-Wan was an exception, it wouldn't make a good pc game.

You could try buying all the systems like I did. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Hey, wanna loan me the money? ;o)

Seriously, I need to find a job this summer. The Des Moines job market is not at all conducive to feeding my computer game habit... :o)</span>

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Apr 4 2003, 08:44 AM
<span style="color:green">Hey, wanna loan me the money? ;o)</span>
Well I wasn't being compeltely serious...I don't happen to have a job myself right now, and if I did, than no I wouldn't do that.

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Dude, kindly note the "winky" face after that sentence. I too was kidding.</span>

[Darth Vegas]

Yeah I figured that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Darth Vegas]

So it's being called Star Wars: Dark Forces 4: Jedi Knight 3: Jedi Outcast 2: Jedi Academy? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Plo Koon]

I think they took out the Outcast thing in the title. So it's just called Dark Forces 4: Jedi Knight 3: Jedi Academy.

[Whitesaber]

Does anyone know if the system requirements are going to be the same for JK3 as they were for JK2??? Or, is JK3 going to require more superior hardware? I have to know so I can save up for a better graphics card.

[Darth Vegas]

Should be about the same.

[Rob]

This is now the official discussion thread for Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

[Matrix105]

Originally posted by TK-007+Mar 31 2003, 11:06 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TK-007 @ Mar 31 2003, 11:06 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Plo Koon@Mar 31 2003, 04:55 PM
Jedi Knight 4 would probably have the Vong though.
Technically this is Jedi Knight 4.

Remember Jedi Knight: Myteries of the Sith?

This game is gonna be AWESOME. [/b][/quote]
[FONT=Optima][SIZE=7][COLOR=purple]The Mystries of the sith was just a expansion that takes place between Jedi knight and outpost, Sith is not the 3rd.

[Matrix105]

[FONT=Optima][SIZE=7][COLOR=purple]Well this is cool but why not Dark Force?Why Outpost 2? Anyone Know why?[SIZE=7][COLOR=purple][FONT=Optima]

[Marbleman]

i hope you can bring your customized single player character and pit him/her into multiplayer. it would increase the personal elements of the game. i hope you can be a chiss again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

[Jawa Juice]

yeah, is this going to be Live compatable or strictly single player? SW hasnt really branched out into xbox live on clone wars has done so... and the P22 version was much better or a game.

[Darth Vegas]

Well it's multiplayer and single player, so obviously it will have online capability.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Matrix105+May 1 2003, 08:33 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Matrix105 @ May 1 2003, 08:33 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Originally posted by TK-007@Mar 31 2003, 11:06 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-Plo Koon@Mar 31 2003, 04:55 PM
Jedi Knight 4 would probably have the Vong though.
Technically this is Jedi Knight 4.

Remember Jedi Knight: Myteries of the Sith?

This game is gonna be AWESOME.
[FONT=Optima][SIZE=7][COLOR=purple]The Mystries of the sith was just a expansion that takes place between Jedi knight and outpost, Sith is not the 3rd. [/b][/quote]
Actually this is still technically the fourth game.

[spaceman2386]

right Dark Forces 4 or Jedi Knight 3 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[saber1001]

Has anyone here seen the trailer for this game at lucasarts.com?

[James T. Skywalker]

Let's see how it works here:

Dark Forces
Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy

Yep, this would be Jedi Knight IV, technically, since Dark Forces II was the first time that the Jedi element of the game came into major force. And as such, this would technically be the fifth Dark Forces title.

~JTS

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by JamesTSkywalker@May 23 2003, 04:46 PM
Let's see how it works here:

Dark Forces
Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy
No, Mysteries of the Sith was an expanion of JK so there r only 3 jedi knights and 4 Dark Forces because Mysteries of the Sith doesn't count! :withstupid:

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by spaceman2386+May 30 2003, 12:19 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(spaceman2386 @ May 30 2003, 12:19 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-JamesTSkywalker@May 23 2003, 04:46 PM
Let's see how it works here:

Dark Forces
Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy
No, Mysteries of the Sith was an expanion of JK so there r only 3 jedi knights and 4 Dark Forces because Mysteries of the Sith doesn't count! :withstupid: [/b][/quote]
Why wouldn't Mysteries count? It was a title released by LucasArts, wasn't it? It was an expansion, sure, but that doesn't mean it's not a game in itself. I think it counts.

~JTS

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">The way it works is that MOTS is an add-on, and not a separate game, because it requires the original retail version of JK. Just like Opposing Force, the expansion pack for Half-Life isnt considered Half-Life 2.</span>

[James T. Skywalker]

Gotcha. But for technicalities sake, and the fact that it was a seperate story, it should count. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

~JTS

[bluemilk]

I just saw the trailer for Jedi Academy. I'm absolutely excited!! I can't wait style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif I'm looking forward to JA more than I an KOTOR! I saw 3 saber fighting styles so that's going to be so much fun!

[Obi-Wan]

<span style="color:darkblue">I'm so excited about this game! I hope the character creation is as good or better then KOTOR. KOTOR was a great game. I'm hoping this will be better since there will be characters that are known to us in the SW galaxy. How good is the creating part? Can you like chosee height and faces? KOTOR really didn't go that deep in creating but it was good. I'm hoping for more from this.</span>

[spaceman2386]

Just saw the Trailer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif it is going to be good (TWO lightsabers!!!!)

[Marbleman]

ill be getting the pc version. i look forward to battling friends near and far.

but who would dare challenge the undiminished power of the marbleman, that even acidic rain cannot blemish or scar? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/satisfied.gif

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">This is likely going to kick KOTORs Bioware created ass. But do we have a release date yet?</span>

[Darth Darthy]

I've got a bad feeling about this...

JK2 was nowhere near as good as JK. JK2 had some of the most tediously crap levels in an FPS (I love walking blind through a mine shooting at face hugging ticks. great.) and some very poor end of level bad guys. The forgettable bad guy at the end was ludicrously hard unless played on easy.
Considering Raven have said it has LESS puzzles (like JK2 was bursting with them?) and more action I can only see this being an even more shallow version of JK2.

[Lobot]

Yea but this game doesn't seem as much story driven, it more strikes me as more of a UT-style game. So I could imagine it would have less puzzles. When I say UT-style game, it more or less is just like the single player in that game. Where you play level by level, working your character up (it will obviously be more geared towards working on your character in JK:JA). I'm not sure, what does everyone else think...

*Lobot

[bluemilk]

hell yeah! I can't wait, now this is my game style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Jul 29 2003, 06:51 AM
<span style="color:green">This is likely going to kick KOTORs Bioware created ass.</span>
First Star Wars RPG (and a VERY good one at that) vs. yet another Dark Forces/Jedi Knight game?

I seriously doubt that.

Never seen so many people buy a gaming system just because of one game coming out in my life until KOTOR, it'll be hard for any other (SW) game to top it, except maybe Halo 2 or Galaxies when it's finally released on X-box, or perhaps a sequel to KOTOR.

[Miasmo]

Yeah, KOTOR is an entirely different game. Personally, I'd play both. That's what my friend is doing. Jedi Academy is a little more than a rehash though. It doesn't go as far as I'd like it to but it feels more like Star Wars than a lot of games have lately.

[JDarth Peeler]

Originally posted by Plo Koon+Apr 1 2003, 04:24 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Plo Koon @ Apr 1 2003, 04:24 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Frendon@Apr 1 2003, 10:10 AM
Mysteries of The Sith is considered just an expansion pack for Jedi Knight that is why they don't count it as another game, in Mysteries of the Sith Kyle took Mara Jade as his apprentice, you start as kyle then he goes in a secret mission to an ancient Sith planet and you start playing as Mara Jade by the end of the game you fight Kyle who has been seduced by the darkside, you bring him back, end of the game.
Sounds cool. I think I'll buy it soon when I find it. [/b][/quote]
Good luck finding it.

You might have to try Ebay or amazon.com, because I haven't been able to find it anywhere. I don't even know if Lucasarts still sells it through their site. A freind let me borrow his copy.

It's an okay game. Some of the missions are complex, and getting to some of the secret areas is a pain in the butt. Their are some really cool new Force powers, however, and it's neat seeing how the Jedi Knight cames influenced what we see the Jedis do in the PT (Kyle Katan was using Force Speed and Force Push two full years before we saw Qui Gonn do it in TPM!)

[AndyWanKenobi]

You cant be Kyle Katarn? That is so stupid, i thought these games were meant to revolve around him. They didnt want to repeat themselves? Why didnt they give you the option of being Kyle or the other charecters? It wont be the same, but then again you were Mara Jade in one game and not Kyle. I just hope for the future they bring him in. At least he is in it. Thats something i guess.......

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Andy****enobi@Aug 7 2003, 07:18 PM
You cant be Kyle Katarn?
Yeah, and it be even more silly to go through Jedi training as him again, hence the reason that you create your own character, build your own lightsaber(s) and what not...

[AndyWanKenobi]

I agree, Jedi training again would be pointless. That is why perhaps they should advance the story with Kyle instead of going back to training at academy......

[Miasmo]

I don't think you'll be extremely disappointed with the inability to play as Katarn. The game still keeps the Jedi Knight feel to it. It's not exactly a fresh start. Trust me.

[AndyWanKenobi]

I hope so.

[Darth Vegas]

New Site launched: http://www.lucasarts.com/products/jediacademy/

[PhantomX]

Did you guys hear about the leaked beta for JK:JA?

It's absolutely awesome style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

[Darth Vegas]

You got a link?

[Miasmo]

Originally posted by TK-007@Aug 24 2003, 02:13 AM
You got a link?
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Miasmo]

I believe it was leaked over a month ago. Personally, I avoided mentioning it because it is technically illegal and the thread could very well get locked if people weren't careful.

That's why I've been talking about it on a different board. Sorry guys. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[PhantomX]

Oops, hope I don't get the thread closed..

I don't have the beta myself but a friend of mine got it somewhere and was showing me some of the lightsaber moves.. this game is going to be well worth the wait:-)

I don't see why they're so worried about the beta leak though.. I think it's good advertising for them. I mean, I was pretty excited for the game before seeing the leak. Now that I've actually seen what it's going to be like, I'm very very excited and I'm probably going to by it first day.

[Smeghead]

Originally posted by PhantomX@Aug 25 2003, 10:19 AM
Oops, hope I don't get the thread closed..
<span style="color:green">Nah. So long as you don't put a link to the beta, you're okay.

However, in my capacity as moderator, you should probably PM the link, so I can make sure it doesnt belong here... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif </span>

[Darth Vegas]

Yes, I would like to expect that link too, make sure the mods aren't abusing their powers. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Miasmo]

There was no link. I installed it. I beat it. I can't explain what happened. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[bluemilk]

oOoOoh I finally saw the new game site for Jedi Academy and my not so inner geek almost fainted in shock! This game is going to be so sweet! I can't wait til my clan and I get into Multi-player tournaments style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[PhantomX]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Aug 26 2003, 04:32 PM

<span style="color:green">
However, in my capacity as moderator, you should probably PM the link, so I can make sure it doesnt belong here... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif </span>
lol, that must be one of the low points of your job as a mod.. having to clear stuff like JK:JA.

[Miasmo]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Aug 26 2003, 06:32 PM
<span style="color:green">Nah. So long as you don't put a link to the beta, you're okay.</span>
In that case, let me say this.

I have had the opportunity to play the game. In fact, I played through it 3 times and plan on buying the game when it comes out. I'll need to upgrade my video card since I'm still using my onboard video and had to play the game on 16-bit color depth. I think it feels more like Star Wars than any other game in the JK series. I'm actually hoping they release a JK Trilogy pack since I've lost my copy of JK, and my copy of JO that my friend burnt me (yes, in our small circle of friends we share games) would flip out after the fifth or sixth level.

I had my doubts at first that they would start running the series into the ground with Jedi Academy. Luckily, I was wrong.

[bluemilk]

September 17th as a release date?! if tis true then I will be MIA style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">I'd heard the 16th, but GoneGold says 17th, so they're prolly right. *Updates the big list of games I want*</span>

[bodhisattva yoda]

i hope they drastically improve the lightsaber combat system. the system doesn't make any sense to me as it was. you just sort of face the opponent, block automatically, and swing like mad.

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Really? I thought the saber combat in JK II was vastly improved over the original. There were alot of combos and cool manuvers you could pull off with just a flick of the mouse...</span>

[spaceman2386]

i just played the demo and it is soo cool style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif i lov all the new moves u can do but the one thing i don't like is the new way the charators run. other then that it is a great game i can't wait to bye it. !!!

[Lobot]

I'm buying this one for sure, the demo has me sold on it. If you haven't downloaded it yet and can handle the 190 MB file, you should do it now!

*Lobot

[Miasmo]

So do those of you who've played the demo agree that it feels a lot more like Star Wars than other SW games? I think it does.

[bodhisattva yoda]

and is the lightsaber combat improved?

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Miasma: I dunno, I've always thought the Dark Forces games felt very Star Wars-y, but so do games like TIE Fighter and X-Wing Alliance. But those are the only other SW games I've really played alot of.

If you didnt like JK II's saber combat, odds are you won't like JA, 'cause it looks like there'll be even more saber fighting in this one. You still block automatically, which is the only way i could possibly imagine it working. Lightsaber combat is too fast for a manual block button.

But it is expanded. There's lots of new moves, some for the new saber types, of course, but alot of them for the existing fighting styles too. I've only played with Fast style, but there's a neat one where you roll forward, and as you come out of the roll you stab. You can also pull enemies towards you and impale them on the saber. But I still havent gotten the cartwheel move to work for me yet.

After I get back from class, I'll try some other styles and see how they work.</span>

[Darth Vegas]

OK, where'd you all download the demo from? Cause where I'm getting it from is taking a long time...

[bodhisattva yoda]

would somebody explain to me how the combat works then? i beat JK 2, but i don't think i ever fully understood it. is it as simple as facing your enemy to block, and just bearing whatever direction to swing a certain way and trying to keep your distance just right? is that all there is to it?

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">I got it off FilePlanet.

Bodhi: Well, kinda. There are some combos and stuff that you can do, plus the force powers and the different fighting styles. The problem was, the combos took a little guess work, but it looks like they'll be easier to pull off in JA. There's even a whole menu in your mission breifing section (When you hit "TAB") that shows how to do them.</span>

[spaceman2386]

i got mine from my bro and i don't know where he got it but it is a good one style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[Darth Vegas]

I got the demo played it, and it's not much different from JK:2, graphics are a slight improvement, I don't get why some people feel this game "captures the feeling of Star Wars" more than any other Star Wars game, I'll be buying it still.

[bodhisattva yoda]

i felt that the original dark forces game captured the star wars feeling more than DF2: JK, or JK 2. the jedi knight series captures the feeling of EU more than star wars.

[Miasmo]

EU? Well, maybe it does. I wouldn't know since I don't read that rubbish. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Frendon]

I thought the customization thing was going to be different, i mean is not that great, I've liked everything else, the new moves, stances and all, plus there is a lot of future for the modding community, once we figure out how to put the models that were done for Jedi Outcast this game will be even great, I would like to see if I can get my Vader level in there too, even though I kind of abandon it.

A little screenshot to start the fun:

Use the fur, Chewie....

[Darth Vegas]

Ooo cool, how'd you do that? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[bluemilk]

I just purchased Jedi Academy online pre release but looky what I got for free! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif It's a Jedi Academy lightsaber keychain style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[Miasmo]

Yea, they did the same thing for Outcast. I don't have one though. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

I have to say this again, I REALLY hope they release a JK trilogy pack.

[bodhisattva yoda]

and what about the original dark forces? it probably remains my favorite of the series. although i'd probably change my mind pretty quickly if i played it today. but i have fond memories of that game.

[bluemilk]

well if you don't want to play the game but love the story then I suggest reading the Dark Forces graphic novels style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif

[Lobot]

Nah, old games are still fun. When I get really bored I still whip out the old FPS's like Dark Forces, Doom, and even once Wolfenstein 3D. Ahh the classics.

I didn't even know they're were graphic novels for the game...they still being sold?

*Lobot

[bluemilk]

Star Wars Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1569711550/702-1542584-0508837)

Rebel Agent (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1569714002/ref=pd_sim_dp_1/702-1542584-0508837)

Star Wars: Jedi Knight (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0425170519/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/702-1542584-0508837)

[spaceman2386]

here r some screenshot i just made with the demo.

[spaceman2386]

and an other...

[saber1001]

I have downloaded the demo, but my computer can't seem to handle the second level.

[FallenJedi]

The game is great! I beat it on both sides (dark, light). Its just so short.
The graphics is solid, its not fantastic but the Q3 egine still looks good.
The main aspect of this game is definitive gameplay which is very, very enyoyable....

[Whitesaber]

I hate my 56k modem. It'll take me forever to download that demo!!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif

[Darth Vegas]

You should hate any and all 56K modems. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Miasmo]

Aw. Come on. Much respect for the 56k. Respect for your roots. I don't hate my 56k, but it probably hates me after all the things I try and make it do. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Whitesaber]

When time is of concern, you definitely begin to acquire hatred for such a slow internet connection. As I have, Miasma. As I have.

[Darth Vegas]

You sure appreciate it when you got something to fall back on if you miss a payment on your broadband connection...

[Miasmo]

I used to use DSL. Now I use 56k because of a financial situation. I know the pain. I respect 56k though. If time were a major issue than I would be using a friend's connection.

I wouldn't dream of playing JK online with a 56k now though, I'll admit that.

[Frendon]

Is it just me or does anybody else think that:

A) So far Rosh is a moron.
B) They have turned Luke into a really boring character.

[Darth Vegas]

I think Luke has been pretty boring for the entire series.

[bodhisattva yoda]

yeah. the jedi knight series exemplifies the failure of EU. you get to see EU cinematic sequences, and they just don't work. it just isn't star wars without george.

[Frendon]

Originally posted by TK-007@Sep 16 2003, 09:43 PM
I think Luke has been pretty boring for the entire series.
The Entire Series? He first appeared in Jedi Outcast and yes he was a bit boring, but now he seems like a droid, i can't stand him, no emotion at all.

PS: Please people don't give me the Jedi don't feel emotions bit, I don't believe that, they can maybe suppress them when needed, but they seem to always show them when they are between colleagues, friends, etc.

[Darth Vegas]

I think the problem is the guy who did the voice over.

[bodhisattva yoda]

yeahh... the first jedi we encounter in the entire series (chronologically) is alec's obi-wan, who is very amiable and sometimes emotionally pensive and generally very much like a human being.

the guy who does the voice over i think is the same actor that does the voice for luke in the rogue squadron games. why not just get mark to do them, i wonder?

[Frendon]

That would be really cool. BTW what did you guys think about Billy Dee Williams in Jedi Outcast??

[bodhisattva yoda]

i thought he was mostly just terrible. but i played the gamecube version which i've heard has terrible animatics compared to the pc version.

[Justin]

So is Jedi Academy out yet?

[Frendon]

Originally posted by Justin@Sep 16 2003, 10:37 PM
So is Jedi Academy out yet?
It's officially out tomorrow, but unofficially it has being out for quite a while...

[Frendon]

Originally posted by bodhisattva yoda@Sep 16 2003, 10:34 PM
i thought he was mostly just terrible. but i played the gamecube version which i've heard has terrible animatics compared to the pc version.
Oh, I have never played the GC version so i wouldn't know about that.

[Whitesaber]

*sigh* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif I have to wait until the end of the month before I get it!!! ARRGGHH!!! (Don't ask, just weep with me)

[spaceman2386]

ok style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

[Frendon]

nasty bug:

[spaceman2386]

^ is that a bug in the program or just a big bug??

[Frendon]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif It's a big bug.

[spaceman2386]

Ya im downloading this game right now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Vyndim]

I got the game recently and it seems more like a Jedi Outcast v2.0 rather than a new game. It looks and plays an awful lot like JO. Aside from the new lightsaber styles and modes of Multiplayer(Multiplayer is currently very laggy) it doesn't seem to offer as much new content as you would expect. Secondly, the character customization is not nearly as indeapth as they made it out to be.

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by Vyndim@Sep 21 2003, 07:26 PM
...(Multiplayer is currently very laggy)...
r u playing on a LAN or on the net? and if on the net what is your speed on the net?

[FallenJedi]

Originally posted by Vyndim@Sep 21 2003, 09:26 PM
I got the game recently and it seems more like a Jedi Outcast v2.0 rather than a new game. It looks and plays an awful lot like JO. Aside from the new lightsaber styles and modes of Multiplayer(Multiplayer is currently very laggy) it doesn't seem to offer as much new content as you would expect. Secondly, the character customization is not nearly as indeapth as they made it out to be.
Afterall its not new game in the JK series....cause it dont have 3 in the name.

[Whitesaber]

I for one love it and think it rocks. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Frendon]

Did anyone notice this particular speeder on coruscant??

[bluemilk]

*lol* cool!

[Vyndim]

Originally posted by FallenJedi@Sep 23 2003, 10:44 AM
Afterall its not new game in the JK series....cause it dont have 3 in the name.
<span style="color:#000070">It is supposed to be a new game. It's not an expansion of the previous game, but sold as a stand alone game. My point was that maybe we could have seen a little more new content in it.

The Siege mode is entertaining though, even if I'm more partial to ffa. So they get props for that, heh.</span>

[spaceman2386]

i just got the game so cool the saber fighting is the best. (better then the demo) i played it all last night! here is something cool. is he holding the saber in the other hand!!

[Javen]

Anyone kno when it will be out for X-Box?

[Whitesaber]

I thought it already was.

[Javen]

Nope, it only has come out for PC. The X-Box version comes out at a lter date.

[bluemilk]

I believe November 2003 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif but I might be misinformed

Edit: "This item will be released on November 21, 2003"

[bluemilk]

w00t! just got home and saw JK Academy sitting on my desk style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evil.gif must...play... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif

[Gazelle]

Please someone tell me that Jedi Academy is better than Jedi Outcast before I buy it.

[spaceman2386]

it is a better game it moves togather way better then outcast and almost no bugs.

but don't buy it download it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Darth Whaler]

What do you mean spaceman? Hypothetically, how would one download it?

[flo fett]

Originally posted by Vyndim@Sep 22 2003, 03:26 AM
Secondly, the character customization is not nearly as indeapth as they made it out to be.
I thought that too, compared to character customization in some other games it's a bit s***. The game's ok though. ???

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by Darth Whaler@Sep 30 2003, 03:55 PM
What do you mean spaceman? Hypothetically, how would one download it?
u need to get eDonkey (http://www.edonkey2000.com/). There someone will share an iso file or what is called an image of a disc. after u download both disces burn the iso's to CD's and install the game.

[spaceman2386]

look Swoop Bikes!!!

[Darth Whaler]

Wow, thanks Spaceman. I actually just bought Jedi Academy today, but I was curious as to how someone would do that.

[bluemilk]

I finished the game..seemed a bit too easy but you gotta love a the dueling. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evil.gif now to do it all again darkside

[vodo]

I got the game today..my computer cant cope with it... Iam really sad it looked so kool.. I traided in enter the matrix and wolverines revenge for it, signed up for a store card to get £5 off, I payed £1,99... I wanna cry!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

[Darth Darthy]

Kazaa Lite++ probably has it but after the dissapointment of JK2 I think I'll wait for X-Wing 3. And then buy it. Cause Lawrence Holland knows how to make a good Star Wars game and he can have my money.

[spaceman2386]

ya so i just bet it (ya i know im a little slow but have a life too) it was a good game all around. the ending was alittle cheseey though.

[vodo]

I need help desperatly. I am on the hoth level an Iam trying to enter echo base through thebig doors in the area with the littered sheild generator and at at's. How do I open the doors???

[bluemilk]

After you get to Echo Base you need to backtrack to where the Ion cannon was on the AT AT. It is a bunker so go around the other side and you'll see a window. Break the posts on each side, go through the window, kill the snowtroopers and go about your business etc.

[Gazelle]

Originally posted by vodo@Oct 4 2003, 11:00 PM
I got the game today..my computer cant cope with it... Iam really sad it looked so kool.. I traided in enter the matrix and wolverines revenge for it, signed up for a store card to get £5 off, I payed £1,99... I wanna cry!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif
Wanna sell it to a fellow Brit?

[vodo]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Wanna sell it to a fellow Brit? [/b][/quote]
erm maby ut not for £1,99 I also had to trade in 2 games and sign up for a store card to get money off.
well erm I got it working but slowly. I completed the level thanks I didnt take out te stands I just blew it up.


Someday it runs fine and th game is smooth even though the graphics are crap, other days it moves terribly making it a pain to play my lightsaber wont return to my hand and jumping is really hard.

[Gazelle]

I would sell it to me for £10

[Javen]

Anyone know if the xbox version will be online? If so I can play against Frendon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[vodo]

(Ill speak in real english)
Its wurf 35squid nd I aint gonna asept a guinea less dan a double dozen1

[Javen]

Originally posted by vodo@Oct 8 2003, 09:43 AM
(Ill speak in real english)
Its wurf 35squid nd I aint gonna asept a guinea less dan a double dozen1
huh?

[Gazelle]

£24 for second hand, spoiled goods?

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Javen+Oct 8 2003, 08:20 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Javen @ Oct 8 2003, 08:20 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-vodo@Oct 8 2003, 09:43 AM
(Ill speak in real english)
Its wurf 35squid nd I aint gonna asept a guinea less dan a double dozen1
huh? [/b][/quote]
I'll try to americanize it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

here goes:

It's worth $70.00 and I'm not going to accept a penny less than $48.00. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Javen]

Originally posted by bluemilk+Oct 8 2003, 02:50 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bluemilk @ Oct 8 2003, 02:50 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Originally posted by Javen@Oct 8 2003, 08:20 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-vodo@Oct 8 2003, 09:43 AM
(Ill speak in real english)
Its wurf 35squid nd I aint gonna asept a guinea less dan a double dozen1
huh?
I'll try to americanize it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

here goes:

It's worth $70.00 and I'm not going to accept a penny less than $48.00. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif [/b][/quote]
Ahhhh....see now that I can understand. Thanks translator blumilk. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[bluemilk]

*lol* well I'm not sure if the amounts are correct but that's the gist style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Wow, stuff's expensive in England. I saw it for $45 the other day. But I can't even afford that at the moment... :o(</span>

[Gazelle]

Thanks for the translation into dollars but vodo and I are both Brits and currently use the Sovereign pound as our sterling. For the record, Jedi Acad. can be purchased in England for £27 new, which is about $45

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by Gazelle@Oct 8 2003, 04:37 PM
For the record, Jedi Acad. can be purchased in England for £27 new, which is about $45
LOL style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif i got it for FREE which is the best price of all.

[Justin]

Jeeze, why is it so expensive? Aren't PC games usually about fifteen bucks less than that?

[Darth Vegas]

That's the average price of new pc and console games.

[vodo]

I had to pay £40 for the PS2 eye toy!
I think the attention to detail on the game play is awsome.

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by vodo@Oct 9 2003, 07:40 AM
...I think the attention to detail on the game play is awsome.
but u know i 3 years it will be way out dated and crapy

[vodo]

it will be outdated and crappy in one year. BTW I tryed to play online. Do you need a broad band connection to play. BTW again mu user name will be MAZZA

[Darth Whaler]

Does anyone know how I can configure my controller so that I can steer vehicles, taun tauns, etc.? I have one of those airflo controllers that looks like a Playstation controller. I have gone into the joystick menu and have configured all my buttons for movement, interaction, and weapons. Everything else works fine. But for some reason, no matter what I do, I can't make it so I can steer the vehicles. I can go forward and backward and use weapons but I can't turn left or right. I can't even turn left or right using the keyboard keys. The only way I can turn is by using the mouse.

I'd appreciate any insight because I am stumped. There doesn't appear to be a section on vehicle control in the instruction manual.

[Darth Whaler]

Also...I'm stuck! Maybe someone can tell me how to get past this part. I'm on the level (I forget the name) where you have to escape prison and you no longer have your lightsaber. The most recent mission objective says I need to find the hangar. But I can't find it! I've walked around aimlessly for over an hour. It's probably something really stupid that I'm overlooking. Nevertheless, I can't beat it. Please help!

[Vyndim]

<span style="color:#000070">Not sure if you still need help, but that part got me too for awhile since the way to the hangar is rather hidden. Head to the hall where you can a good view of the hangar, but all the doors are locked. (I believe there were a few cloaked troopers in this hall) The entrance to that hall is near the balcony that the imperial officers(who's name I can't remember) assaults you with his rifle, right off of the courtyard where you can roam around in the ATST's. At any rate, once you step foot in that room, go around the left side and you'll find a hallway that leads to where you want to go. Becareful, the hallway blends in perfectly with the walls and you will miss unless you know what you're looking for.</span>

[vodo]

I sweapt through that level. I guess its just luck. Did you get to that part where you blast through a wall with the targetting screens?


I completed the game lightside. Dark side is way to evil for me!!!

[Vyndim]

<span style="color:#000070">I preferred going through it with the Dark Side. I felt it had a lot more flavor than the lightsided version did. I don't want to give any spoilers though.</span>

[Darth Whaler]

Thanks for the help! I'll give it a shot! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[vodo]

Yeah the darkside powers were much more useful. I came across 2 of the more powerful jedi on a bridge. I used force choke and threw the off.

Have you noticed that the graphics on this game were crap compared to thosse of jedi outcast2

[bluemilk]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Have you noticed that the graphics on this game were crap compared to thosse of jedi outcast2[/b][/quote]

I noticed especially with Luke style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif I also found some of the levels to be really boring. Most were great fun but a few, like the castle level with the acid rain, were slow and boring. I also felt that the fighting was too repetitive because you always had to fight the pair of cultists (one with a saber one using force powers). The fights were too easy so it just seemed to drag the momentum of the game.

I preferred Outcast because it gave me a chance to use better strategies and make the most of my weapons. It seemed more stealth.

[Frendon]

Originally posted by Javen@Oct 8 2003, 09:28 AM
Anyone know if the xbox version will be online? If so I can play against Frendon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Pray that it isn't, I would kick your.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Vyndim]

Originally posted by bluemilk@Oct 14 2003, 11:23 AM
I noticed especially with Luke style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif I also found some of the levels to be really boring. Most were great fun but a few, like the castle level with the acid rain, were slow and boring. I also felt that the fighting was too repetitive because you always had to fight the pair of cultists (one with a saber one using force powers). The fights were too easy so it just seemed to drag the momentum of the game.

I preferred Outcast because it gave me a chance to use better strategies and make the most of my weapons. It seemed more stealth.
The graphics were basically the same. It is the same engine with a few improvements.

You say the fighting was too repetitive, but how is fighting more dark jedi any different than fighting groups of stormtroopers? Not much. You use guns on troopers and sabers on jedi. And this game is clearly centered around the lightsaber combat that Jedi Outcast was not. I for one like the saber centered encounters as opposed to the ones catered to weapons. I just used force lightning to clear away the masses of stormtroopers anyway, not much difference than firing away with a concussion rifle.

[bluemilk]

^because it was always the same thing. One force user, one saber/force user and I killed both the exact same way in almost every confrontation. By the end of the game I was rolling my eyes because I was bored. I prefer Outcast because it let you mix it up a bit plus the puzzles were harder and more thoughtful. I found Jedi Academy very linear.

I did enjoy Jedi Academy however and all the new worlds were awesome especially Coruscant but then again.. I'm a Coruscant junkie, it's my absolute favourite planet in the Star Wars universe style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[vodo]

I thought ta alot of the encounters were un ique and I loved the lightsaber dueling. I think though that the other weapons were pointless I didnt use them much. Also those thermal detonators were crap. IN episode 1 they were awsome.

[bluemilk]

*lol* well there were some really cheesey fun moments too like running away from the Rancor. I got a kick out of that level right from the start. Sitting in the dark and running away from a Rancor in a PC game style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif it's just odd but so fun

[Whitesaber]

Who said the character customization was crap, again?

[Miasmo]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gifA hommina hommina hommina...

I liked being able to run throught the game quickly. I enjoy JO and JA in different ways, although like I said before I couldn't play through all of JO.

[Whitesaber]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif Along the lines of character customization, here are a few cheats that came from jediknight.com (or .net, I can't remember):

Press SHIFT + ~ to bring down the menu thingy. Type in devmapall to activate cheats. Then, type in playermodel and then whatever character in the game you want to be. (Make sure to find the model name in the assets1 pk3 file). Try a few of these:

playermodel boba_fett
playermodel jawa
playermodel kyle (if you're missing JO)

Being a Jedi Jawa is fun. Ooooo!! Also, if you try the Boba Fett one, you can use his jet pack too! Just press jump twice real fast, and then use your arrow keys to manuever left to right and use the jump and crouch buttons to maneuver up and down. Land on the ground and the jet pack deactivates. It's awesome!!!

[vodo]

Ill try that. Also you can spawn other characters to fight against as you wish. Jawa time.

[Whitesaber]

Oh, you will have a problem when you change to a "bad guy" character. The good guys will start attacking you! There is a way around this, though:

Type notarget (deactivates AI) then type in:
playerteam player
enemyteam enemy

Then type in notarget again to reactivate AI, and BATTABOOM!!! Everything's back to normal.

[spaceman2386]

also if any one has found out that almost all the cheats from outcast work

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Anyone know how to disable the startup movies (the little animations with "lucasarts" "Raven" and "activision" in them)? 'cause I'm almost sure that's where my inability to get the ****ing game running lies. It works occasionally, but there doesnt seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when it will work. It just keeps hanging on the very first screen that displays when it loads, requiring a full reboot. Any suggestions?</span>

[James T. Skywalker]

I bought the game on Tuesday, and I beat it Wednesday night. Fun stuff, all in all. Need to go back and try other character settings, Dark Side stuff (maybe) and Multiplayer.

Cools...

~JTS

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Nevermind, I figured it out. Seems Nvidia can't write drivers that run under OpenGL worth a damn. It took all night, but she's working like a charm now.</span>

[Whitesaber]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Nevermind, I figured it out. Seems Nvidia can't write drivers that run under OpenGL worth a damn. It took all night, but she's working like a charm now[/b][/quote]

That's exactly what I was going to say.

[spaceman2386]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Oct 23 2003, 08:09 AM
<span style="color:green">Nevermind, I figured it out. Seems Nvidia can't write drivers that run under OpenGL worth a damn. It took all night, but she's working like a charm now.</span>
its the user not the program

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">No, trust me on this one, it's the program. The Nvidia drivers don't work well with OpenGL, which JA uses. I got different drivers, and everything works fine. I've been using computers for some time now, and have a good idea of what I'm doing.</span>

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Anyone try the kung-fu cheat yet? it's kinda cool</span>

[AndyWanKenobi]

Not yet but it sounds interesting.....

[Darth Whaler]

Can anyone elaborate on their experiences using the multiplayer feature? I haven't tried it yet (I need to get better) but I was wondering if it was fun, easy to use, etc. Also, do you have to know other people who have the game (and schedule a time at which you're all on line) in order to play them or can I just pop in the game, click on multi-player and be connected. I have never played a multi-player game on line before so I am curious how it works. The instruction booklet was jibberish to me. Thanks! DW

[Whitesaber]

Originally posted by Smeghead@Oct 27 2003, 11:23 PM
<span style="color:green">Anyone try the kung-fu cheat yet? it's kinda cool</span>
Come on, spill it. I haven't heard about this cheat. How do activate it?

[Smeghead]

<span style="color:green">Well, you get it so you can enter cheats into the console, and hit "iknowkungfu"

http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/co...code/36301.html (http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/code/36301.html)</span>

[cartographer]

Can anyone help me with the planetary maps from this game? I'm not getting JA until X-Mas, but I'd like to add all of the new planets to the galaxy map at my site, Nav-Computer.com (http://www.nav-computer.com), as soon as possible. I'm especially interested in the location of Vjun. Any help is appreciated.

[Javen]

Bond you must get Jedi Academy for xbox and play with me online.

[Darth Vegas]

Yeah, I'll probably rent it. I'd prefer to own the pc version of the game. Controls are better for me.

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by cartographer@Nov 21 2003, 06:22 AM
Can anyone help me with the planetary maps from this game? I'm not getting JA until X-Mas, but I'd like to add all of the new planets to the galaxy map at my site, Nav-Computer.com (http://www.nav-computer.com), as soon as possible. I'm especially interested in the location of Vjun. Any help is appreciated.
those are some schweet maps! If you want that info, send me an email style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[saber1001]

I rented this game for xbox, it was pretty sweet online.

[RougePilot09]

Hey does anyone know when Academy is comeing out for Mac?

[Lost-Jedi-Of-The-Republic]

im thinking of gettin dis game... but first will it work on my computer wit dis:
1.5 HZ
128 D RDRAM memory
60.0 GB ultra DA hard drive
32 B geforce2 MX200 SDRAM
CD-W 32X


? PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLZ~!!!!!!!!!1

[Frendon]

Here (http://lucasarts.com/products/jediacademy/) are the system requirements, it will run but not at it's best, you might want to get a better Video card for a better experience.

[Lost-Jedi-Of-The-Republic]

ok thanks

[Whitesaber]

Originally posted by Lost-Jedi-Of-The-Republic@Dec 23 2003, 02:43 AM
im thinking of gettin dis game... but first will it work on my computer wit dis:
1.5 HZ
128 D RDRAM memory
60.0 GB ultra DA hard drive
32 B geforce2 MX200 SDRAM
CD-W 32X


? PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLZ~!!!!!!!!!1
Uh, dude, if your computer is running on 1.5 hertz, I'd seriously consider a major upgrade. But I assume you meant to put gigahertz, since 1.5 megahertz is still way too slow.

My suggestion is get at least 128 megabytes of more RAM (that'll make 256 MB, perfectly ideal for running Academy). After that, consider getting a better graphics card that has at least 64 MB memory. If you can, get an ATI Radeon 9800, but I'm just biased on ATI stuff.

But, for now, you can play Academy. Heck, I've got 128 MB of RAM and an ATI 32 MB All-In-Wonder Pro AGP with Rage-128 graphics accelerator, and I can still play Academy.

[nikko]

[COLOR=purple]YEAH IT'S PHAT: ALL DA FORCE POWERES GO " LEVEL 3. U CAN DO A PERPETUAL WALL GRAB. U CAN SIT AND AVE A CUPPA TEA

[Matev Kenas]

Or make that awesome sphere of defense with those dual sabers.

[MXCABRINI]

The game Have two different Ends.



I Have already seen both


Dark side end is better

[Matev Kenas]

How does that dark side end? Jaden go help Ragnos?

[bluemilk]

Well I didn't play dark side but I believe Jaden kills that whiny kid then goes after Kyle. Then she challenges Tavion and beats her ultimately hooking up with Ragnos I believe.

just a guess style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Whitesaber]

SPOILER: Jaden goes to Korriban to get the power of the Sceptor of Ragnos for himself. It's pretty much the same action-wise, but it's harder belive it or not. You have to fight cultists and Jedi. Finally, you reach the tomb of Ragnos and fight Tavion. When you defeat her, Kyle comes in and tries to stop you. He ends up getting the sceptor away and it calls for a classic battle: the misguided padawan against his Master. Once you defeat Kyle, you grab the sceptor and bury him under rocks. You escape and Luke comes in to find Kyle recovering.

The story is left open either way. I wonder if Raven will come out with an expansion pack for this game to continue the story, that way we don't have to wait for a totally new game...

[Matev Kenas]

It's a possibility. But either way, it still has kick-ass multi-player.

[Whitesaber]

Originally posted by Matev Kenas@Mar 7 2004, 11:43 PM
It's a possibility. But either way, it still has kick-ass multi-player.
Call me strange, but I prefer JO multiplayer as opposed to JA. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif

[Greedo Boy]

I love all the new moves and maps, but it would be awesome if it still had the older maps. I also love the double sabers, but sometimes I just have to go with the single saber. I don't like the saber staff, though. These new weapon choices can make it hard to defeat even bots!

[Whitesaber]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif (I'm [KoH]BanditJing)

http://home.earthlink.net/~gogglehead/images/shot0010.jpg

[Greedo Boy]

I've seen better Poozage.

[Ripley the Warmaster]

<span style="color:blue">Who here thinks the Raven team took a page from Superman 2 when they did Ragnos' spirit? The whole "You will kneel before me" gave me thoughts of General Zod. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span>

[Whitesaber]

Hmmm... I never saw Superman 2. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

How many here prefer Jedi Outcast Multiplayer to Jedi Academy Multiplayer? *Raises hand* Even thought I absolutley LOVE turning into a Jawa, typing in /jetpack, and flying around the place (that is, if the server is running the Jedi Academy + Mod) I still like Jedi Outcast better for some reason. The saber fighting is better, IMO.

[Greedo Boy]

I don't care for some of the Multiplayer in game changes that JA has, but I love the Singleplayer...

I'd pooz you anyday in Outcast MP, Whitesabre!

[Miasmo]

I'm willing to bet that most seasoned players prefer JO MP over JA MP, yours truly included. But I haven't played JA with friends, only bots.

And I prefer the overall feel and layout of the JA SP levels over the JO levels.

[Greedo Boy]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Some things I despise about JA MP is the lack of propelling somersaults, voice changes, and lack of the older maps. Love the new Seige MP mode though.

[Greedo Boy]

Originally posted by Matev Kenas@Mar 8 2004, 12:43 AM
It's a possibility. But either way, it still has kick-ass multi-player.
I beg to differ...

[Ripley the Warmaster]

<span style="color:blue">I got a question about JA multi for X-Box. Is it poissble to play siege with bots?</span>

[Whitesaber]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>And I prefer the overall feel and layout of the JA SP levels over the JO levels.[/b][/quote]

Oh, definitely.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I got a question about JA multi for X-Box. Is it poissble to play siege with bots? [/b][/quote]

I know you can't play siege with bots on PC, I assume the same is for X-Box.

[Ripley the Warmaster]

<span style="color:blue">Thanks Whitesaber. That's now makes me want to get another controler. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span>

[jedi hunter]

How do you get on the dark side for the xbox version i have done nothing but dark forces but i still end up being on the light side

[Whitesaber]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>How do you get on the dark side for the xbox version i have done nothing but dark forces but i still end up being on the light side [/b][/quote]

Kill Rosh.

[Rann]

Yeah doesn't matter to much what powers you use other than Luke or Kyle saying someting about it. You just have to get to the mission where you can either kill Rosh or save him.

[jedi hunter]

ohhhhhhhhhh thanks

[The_Senator_from_Terra]

After playing JA single the "Good way," then the "bad" way, I went back a third time and played it MY way, in that I went way way WAY heavy on the dark side scale (Luke always warning me my choices in power showed much anger and blah blah blah shut up Luke) however I took the light side ending. I liked to think I was portraying the light side's bad boy or something lol.

Yeah I'm a dork. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Lord Ulic]

A nice game, story could have been done a little better. I don't have any games with Kyle except demos and I like them better. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/chortle.gif

[kevin31]

i just finished up the mission with the acid rain. i love this game...it's so freaking good.

i have it on computer...my brother couldn't wait to fidn a place that had it for the xbox...but it's still great. i took a screen shot that looks pretty cool. i just got the arm off of one of those lightsaber-wielding bad guys

[Darth Char]

Cool pic. Yeah this game is so much fun to play. I have it on my PC.

[kevin31]

oh man...i just got promoted to Jedi Knight...WOOO

something happens and you get to create a new lightsaber...i went darth maul style..except with a green blade...oh man i love this game!

[Ripley the Warmaster]

<span style="color:blue">I just did the mission where you rescue the prisoners, and I killed the rancor. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif </span>

[kevin31]

i can't figure out what to do with taht stupid rancor style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

the hardest level i've done so far was the stupid one on that sand planet with the gigundous sand worms. yea, that was a real treat.

[Ripley the Warmaster]

Originally posted by kevin31@Aug 17 2004, 10:07 PM
i can't figure out what to do with that stupid rancor style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

the hardest level i've done so far was the stupid one on that sand planet with the gigundous sand worms. yea, that was a real treat.
<span style="color:blue">A lot of Alternate Attack from the Goland Arms FC-1 and E-11 combined with speed and a lot of running.</span>

[kevin31]

JUST BEAT IT

granted i started on the normal difficulty, but still, I BEAT IT

i was basically a full-fledged light-side using Jedi...i had one level on all my dark side powers. the last part of the game was fun, i enjoyed it.

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">I WANT A SEQUEL</span>

or an expansion pack..whichever

well, technically, this is the sequel to Jedi Knight 2, which i guess would be the sequel to the original game making this the 3rd of the trilogy...umm how about a fourth game! a quadrilogy!

[Ripley the Warmaster]

Originally posted by kevin31@Aug 17 2004, 10:57 PM
JUST BEAT IT

granted i started on the normal difficulty, but still, I BEAT IT

i was basically a full-fledged light-side using Jedi...i had one level on all my dark side powers. the last part of the game was fun, i enjoyed it.

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">I WANT A SEQUEL</span>

or an expansion pack..whichever

well, technically, this is the sequel to Jedi Knight 2, which i guess would be the sequel to the original game making this the 3rd of the trilogy...umm how about a fourth game! a quadrilogy!
<span style="color:blue">The actual term is tetralogy. Don't let those silly Alien people fool you with their new name. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span>

[stormtrooper9]

Originally posted by kevin31@Aug 17 2004, 11:57 PM
JUST BEAT IT

granted i started on the normal difficulty, but still, I BEAT IT

i was basically a full-fledged light-side using Jedi...i had one level on all my dark side powers. the last part of the game was fun, i enjoyed it.

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">I WANT A SEQUEL</span>

or an expansion pack..whichever

well, technically, this is the sequel to Jedi Knight 2, which i guess would be the sequel to the original game making this the 3rd of the trilogy...umm how about a fourth game! a quadrilogy!
Umm No JNA is the 4 game you forgot the first Dark Forces (and yes it does count since DF2 JK was the first JK game.)