GameBanshee Feature: Star Wars: KotOR Interview

We've conducted an interview with BioWare's Teresa Cotesta, Public Relations Lead for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. In it, Teresa answers a batch of questions about how some of the game mechanics will work and why the game will appeal to RPG and Star Wars fans alike. Check it out:
GB: How will a character gain Jedi powers and what specific functions will they be used for in the game?

Teresa: Whenever a Jedi gains a level he can choose a new Force power as you gain levels, you'll get access to new Force powers. The more powerful Force Powers have prerequisites and level limitations. For example, Force Storm requires that the Jedi already know how to use Shock and Lightning as well as being 15th level.

There are roughly 45 Force powers in the game, with 15 light, 15 dark, and 15 neutral powers which fall into three different categories, offensive, defensive and enhancement. Some of the aggressive Force powers are Choke, Lightning and Whirlwind. Some of the defensive powers include Force shield, Energy resistance and Heal. Some of the enhancement powers are Burst of Speed and Master Focus.