HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well guys, after lurking around this place for awhile and picking up what skills I could, I'm finally ready to open a thread for my first mod. I was doing a playthrough of KOTOR and I thought, "Why can't I get me some bodyguards?" So i decided to change that This mod will add Nagini Recruitment Officers to the spaceports of Dantooine, Kashyyyk, Manaan, Tatooine, and Korriban. This Twi'lek officer will rent out mercenaries to you to do your bidding. Now, as of now, I only have Mandalorian and Echani mercenaries, but I plan on expanding this quite a bit. I hope to, in the next update, have Echanis, Mandalorians, Jedi, Dark Jedi, and War Droids. If anyone has other ideas for characters you'd like to be able to recruit, please SAY SO! I'm open to any ideas. All feedback is appreciated. Now, I've managed to make this mod escape the crucial downfall of other mods like this (i.e. the Call of Aid armband.) Instead of simply creating NPCs that follow you around, the Mercs are added to your party. It ties quite well into the story as well. The Mercs replace your droids, which the merchant takes as 'collateral.' After the Mercs die, or after you are done with them, just return to any of the vendors to retrieve your droids. As I already said, any feedback is appreciated. I'll be posting some screenshots as soon as I figure out how I'll give credits when the mod comes out, but I really have to give a huge thanks to DarthJebus. He spent quite a while wading through my stupidity in order to ensure that I understood what the hell I was doing. EDIT: Beta should be up soon, Echani, Mandalorian, and Rodian are all now done. I'm also thinking of including a side quest to "unlock" the other mercs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan_Pwn_Malak Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hmmm sounds interesting I'll try it out when it's done. How far along are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 trandoshon and weequay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hmmm sounds interesting I'll try it out when it's done. How far along are you? As of now I have Mandalorians and Echanis working perfectly. I'm planning on doing quite a few others tonight. Unfortunately, I have finals for the next week, but after that I can produce it quite quickly. But I should still have a beta out soon. @Hanhar: Sure thing. How about some wookies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderWiggin Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well guys, after lurking around this place for awhile and picking up what skills I could, I'm finally ready to open a thread for my first mod. I was doing a playthrough of KOTOR and I thought, "Why can't I get me some bodyguards?" So i decided to change that This mod will add Nagini Recruitment Officers to the spaceports of Dantooine, Kashyyyk, Manaan, Tatooine, and Korriban. This Twi'lek officer will rent out mercenaries to you to do your bidding. Now, as of now, I only have Mandalorian and Echani mercenaries, but I plan on expanding this quite a bit. I hope to, in the next update, have Echanis, Mandalorians, Jedi, Dark Jedi, and War Droids. If anyone has other ideas for characters you'd like to be able to recruit, please SAY SO! I'm open to any ideas. All feedback is appreciated. Now, I've managed to make this mod escape the crucial downfall of other mods like this (i.e. the Call of Aid armband.) Instead of simply creating NPCs that follow you around, the Mercs are added to your party. It ties quite well into the story as well. The Mercs replace your droids, which the merchant takes as 'collateral.' After the Mercs die, or after you are done with them, just return to any of the vendors to retrieve your droids. As I already said, any feedback is appreciated. I'll be posting some screenshots as soon as I figure out how Wow. This sounds like a great plan. I second the vote for Trandoshans, and suggest Rodians as well. One question - are you able to return them to any port at all? Or does it have to be the one you got them from? You could script it either way, I guess. I'll be sure to download this as soon as I see it in TUCE. _EW_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow. This sounds like a great plan. I second the vote for Trandoshans, and suggest Rodians as well. One question - are you able to return them to any port at all? Or does it have to be the one you got them from? You could script it either way, I guess. I'll be sure to download this as soon as I see it in TUCE. _EW_ At any of the spaceports. I don't want to turn this into a "try to remember what blockbuster you got that game at so you can return it to the right one and they won't bitch at you" mod. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 @HodgePodge: wookies sound good I second the rodian vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Update: Now done with Rodians, Wookies, and Gammoreans. Doing Trandoshans and Weequay next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 great keep up the good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiestainabox Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Looks really cool, I like the whole idea with the droid trading option, I wonder though, If the mercenaries die, doesn't the company lose money? I don't think they'd just give you back the droids after handing them an arm of one of their mercs Anyway, you've already got my download Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Payne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Using some credits could also be a good idea. This mod would be a good plce to get rid of those extra credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'll look into it Credits would be a good idea... Any other race suggestions are welcome, as is any other feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 droids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 but I plan on expanding this quite a bit. I hope to, in the next update, have Echanis, Mandalorians, Jedi, Dark Jedi, and War Droids. I'm way ahead of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Payne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Tusken Outcasts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Oooooooooooh! Me likey! ...done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i like that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Payne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Just thought of another if you can do it. HK series assasin droids. Not HK-47s though, HK-48s or 49s. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settoken Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 the HK series is a good idea, but I can't imagine jedis beeing mercenaries... May be a kind of Ronin Jedi, old ones that took part of the Exar Kun war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hehe. Yeah, I envisioned the Jedi being more slaves than mercs. Or maybe just being blackmailed I have a request. How would I replace the mercs with the original party members? I tried just using the same script but using the party members ResRef but it didnt work. I just ended up keeping the mercs. Any ideas? @settoken: Could you elaborate on the Ronnin Jedi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Payne Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I think he means something like Jolee. Jedi that have lost their way, or left the jedi and need to make a living. Much like the grey jedi in TSL, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settoken Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 yeah exactly, and veterans always made great mecenaries. That's why I suggest to make him or them veterans from Exar Kun 's war. He have lost his illusions, but still needs to feel the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HodgePodge Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Beta is ready to release as soon as I figure out how to return the Party Members xD I'm including Echani, Mandalorians, Gammoreans, Wookies, and Rodians. I just need to figure this one thing out, then I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settoken Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 yay cool ! I love the idea of beeing able to recruit mercs. Actually I've got a Zabraak head in beta, I could make it a jedi if you plan to add one in a patch...If you want it the head is your Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 i am working on a new skin for a mandalorian as soon as i figure out how to make it have its own appearance i can give it to you if u want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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