KOTOR III Rumor News Thread - Page 4

Darth Itchy · #46 (**permalink**) 01-01-2006, 01:59 PM

That is good news. At the very least, it's a consolation prize to hold us over till the next game, right?

AvengerLE · #47 (**permalink**) 01-08-2006, 01:16 PM

Hello!

I just joined this forum to keep up with the KOTOR3 news, and also to thank Bastila Shan for digging up all those rumors and news for us. I think she(he?) deserves a bit more recognition than the mostly cold, dismisive and persimmistic comments so far. Most of her(his?) sources are from reputable websites and it is good that we are at least given the chance to know about these sources, rather than stay in the dark entirely.

So thank you, Bastila Shan, and please keep the news coming!

Darth Itchy · #48 (**permalink**) 01-08-2006, 01:53 PM

I agree with AvengerLE! BastilaShan, keep up the good work, it's VERY appreciated!

Suicide Girl · #49 (**permalink**) 01-08-2006, 03:19 PM

I might as well chime in, too.

Bastila Shan, I apologise if I ever came off a bit too critical and pessimistic to your information. I really respect and appreciate what you're doing.

Hill-Shatar · #50 (**permalink**) 01-08-2006, 03:53 PM

I think I speak for most people here that we are greatful for what Bastila_Shan has done for us, and I certainly am. You can't fault us for being pessimistic though, as we have been waiting for a long time, and hate seeing hopes dashed from over enthusiastic authors.

Hey, we were only pessimistic on one or two, anyways.

Keep up the good work Bastila.

Phreddie · #51 (**permalink**) 01-08-2006, 03:56 PM

Yeah, thanks (wo)man!

Oh, and for the record:
I dont think ive ever been any less pessimistic than normal, so,

And to be the cliche kid that everyone wants to hit:

May the Force be with you Bastila!

Bastila_Shan · #52 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 05:55 AM

Dear People of GameBanshee,

Thankyou very much for all your lovely feedback, it made me really happy. I really appreciate your comments, And For your kindness, I have some good news for you all, I have found some more stuff on Kotor III (speculation wise of course)

I found this:

Please be aware that this is just speulation, so I hope you enjoy reading this and find it fun.

Quote:

LucasArts: KOTOR 3, Mercenaries 2
LucasArts' recent silence by no means equals inactivity. On the contrary, Knights of the Old Republic 3, in development with Obsidian Development, is in the early stages of creation for a late 2006 -- most likely a 2007 -- release. The game should feature more seamless interaction between NPCs and the lead character, as well as better, more economic interactions between party members. We predict the combat system will go entirely realtime, as opposed to partially realtime (the way it was in KOTOR 1 and 2), and RPG fans will be able to enjoy more distinct shades of gray recognized by characters instead of the black and white distinctions made in the first two iterations of the series.

linkie:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/680/680220p1.html

Suicide Girl · #53 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 10:34 AM

Yes, I've just found this link on another forum, and it's really got me all giddy.

I just don't understand the 'realtime vs. partially-realtime' business; what's that all about?

This article, no matter whether it's accurate or merely speculative, is probably the best KotOR III news I've hear so far.

The giddiness takes over!!

Sorry.

And as for the compliments, you're very welcome.

Phreddie · #54 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 11:20 AM

I hate to say it but, I havent yet seen an official, so excuse me if i dont go all giddy.

But its hope, and part of that hope is that its a mid to late 07 release so they can spend as much time as thety need to with it.

Also the real time to partial time, i liked combat the way it was, real time angers me.

Quinlan · #55 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 02:05 PM

yeah man... lucasarts is going to launch the final game on schedule (and a fine game --i hope-- it will be) and still no public announce about their next product. and i didn't hear obsidian showing off with a new game... this silence is actually a pretty good sign of what lucasarts intends for us.

and this move wold be the most logical (the silence i mean). lucasarts is in the state when a company thinks if the product sould make money or have a superior quality. this financial thing is bothering the publisher since kotor II.

kotor II was actually more of a test intended for obsidian. they wanted to see if obsidian could make kotor II as well as bioware did (or better) but in a much much shorter amount of time. obsidian stood up to the task in many ways but surpassed all expectations with the new, more mature and darker, storyline and the performances of the actors. lucasarts has been very pleased with the way obsidian continued the kotor legacy and, thus passed the test. i doubt that lucasarts wold have continued kotor if obsidian failed.

but one thing we don't know is if obsidian can be as creative as bioware was... so lucasarts dosen't exactly know if obsidian is really ready to put their plan in motion... so they gave them some more time to think about it.

if kotor III will not bring in new stuff for the rpgs (as kotor I did and kotor II partially did) bioware will sink along with kotor as fast as u can say "i love revan". not every gamer is interested in cool storylines and quality acting. a clear indication to that is battlefront wich is lucasarts best selling game eva and is the biggest pice of junk since the phantom menace.

lucasarts wold rather invest in another battlefront, but lucasarts HAS TO obey the voice of the fans and i know they will... they have no other alternative

EDIT: well Bastila_Shan did a good job with this thread. there's a odd sence of humanity stricking me... i hope it goes away... well... u colud say i... mmm... odd... thank u Bastila_Shan. there, it's gone. kinda lost it over there.

Darth Moudi · #56 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Phreddie

I hate to say it but, I havent yet seen an official, so excuse me if i dont go all giddy.

But its hope, and part of that hope is that its a mid to late 07 release so they can spend as much time as thety need to with it.

Also the real time to partial time, i liked combat the way it was, real time angers me.

yea ill go along with that. I dont mind to much if its an 07 release as long as it takes no longer and since its such a wait i hope its a ton better than the other 2 put together. If they are working on it right now then they must be adding stuff to it cuz it shouldnt take this long for a 3rd since the 2nd came out one year later. I hope they use every1's ideas like hoods, mine is fight 2 enemys at one like obi wan, anakin, and dooku. I would like to see the game be long with more creativity to the character. just be patient it will come out sooner or later trust me because this is there best game and they cant refuse to let it go. the wait will be well worth it.

Quinlan · #57 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Moudi

yea ill go along with that. I dont mind to much if its an 07 release as long as it takes no longer and since its such a wait i hope its a ton better than the other 2 put together. If they are working on it right now then they must be adding stuff to it cuz it shouldnt take this long for a 3rd since the 2nd came out one year later. I hope they use every1's ideas like hoods, mine is fight 2 enemys at one like obi wan, anakin, and dooku. I would like to see the game be long with more creativity to the character. just be patient it will come out sooner or later trust me because this is there best game and they cant refuse to let it go. the wait will be well worth it.

u r thinking backwards man... "I hope they use every1's ideas like hoods" i mean, come on, do u think lucasarts or obsidian gives a damn thing about "every1's ideas". yeah they can use some... some of the smarter... but i haven't seen a game based on the idears of the fans... eva. the posts, threads, forums regarding kotor r only proof that the public opinion is in favor. "this is their best game"??? not by far man. producers and publishers see it in a financial kind of way. the current target is the general public. they make games intended for as many people as possible. the only thing that can get them going is us. the more posts the better. so post up people

Suicide Girl · #58 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 02:35 AM

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Everyone is being so intelligent about these rumours. I just smile like an idiot every time someone mentions KotOR III and go all giddy for no apparent reason.

I don't honestly believe we'll be getting KotOR III by late'06/early'07. As a matter of fact, the longer we wait, the better, IMHO. But alas, I tend to get overexcited without facing the facts much. It makes me look stupid. So bleargh.
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Darth Itchy · #59 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 08:11 PM

Okay, this is probably nothing, so I'm trying hard not to get excited, but theforce.net is posting a page from "a uk gaming magazine" that's reporting on a rumour of KOTOR III coming out on the 360 in the fourth quarter. The posted picture, however, is of the Exile fighting Darth Sion, so it could easily be misleading and/or erroneous info. Here's the url: http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/s..._360_96536.asp

Any idea what uk gaming magazine it is that they're referring to? I wouldn't mind seeing the info first hand, even if it's a wild goose chase.

Darth Itchy · #60 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 08:17 PM

Another page from the article from the unknown magazine, this time from rebelscum.com:
http://img506.imageshack.us/my.php?i...45667775em.jpg

This page has text on it that refers to obsidian handling the duties, and to a fourth quarter 2006 release. Nothing we haven't heard, and the images are from KOTOR II, I know, but it is encouraging to see this stuff in print, even if it is still just a rumour, no?