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'''''The Dark Pastime''''' is | {{Modinfobox|Dp logo2.png|300|The Dark Pastime|The Dark Pastime|[[Vigilant Art Group]]|N/A|[[Single player]] action adventure}} | ||
'''''The Dark Pastime''''' is an upcoming fan-made modification for the [[Jedi Academy]] video game, continuing the adventures of [[Kyle Katarn]], the protagonist of the Jedi Knight series. The story is set approximately three years after the events in the original games, and 14 years after Battle of Endor (i.e. in 17 ABY). The Player once again takes the role of Kyle. | |||
==The Story== | ==The Story== | ||
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===Appearances=== | ===Appearances=== | ||
[[File:KyleDP.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Kyle Katarn got a new look, closer to Dark Forces II.]] | [[File:KyleDP.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Kyle Katarn got a new look, closer to Dark Forces II.]] | ||
Currently only | Currently only the main characters and some of the antagonists | ||
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| Imperial Captain || Captain of the Imperial dreadnaught | | Imperial Captain || Captain of the Imperial dreadnaught | ||
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| Pekh Levi || Areem Corporation | | Pekh Levi || Areem Corporation Executive | ||
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| Dr.Lekett || An Imperial scientist | | Dr.Lekett || An Imperial scientist | ||
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| Breen Oleye || A Zabraki archeologist and | | Breen Oleye || A Zabraki archeologist and Force User | ||
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| Sayira Ornel || A Historian from Uffel | | Sayira Ornel || A Historian from Uffel | ||
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| Dorba the Hutt || A proprietor in Naijil, Uffel | | Dorba the Hutt || A proprietor in Naijil, Uffel | ||
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| Seldon || A Jedi on a mission to Dantooine | | Jedi Seldon || A Jedi on a mission to Dantooine | ||
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| Rutana Leader || Leader of the Rutana clan, identity unknown | | Rutana Leader || Leader of the Rutana clan, identity unknown | ||
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The Demo version of DP was released on May 1, 2008 and included two first levels – the Imperial dreadnaught and Ord Mantell junkyard. | The Demo version of DP was released on May 1, 2008 and included two first levels – the Imperial dreadnaught and Ord Mantell junkyard. | ||
[[File:danmission.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Dantooine returns to DP in Chapter | [[File:danmission.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Dantooine returns to DP in Chapter III.]] | ||
===Chapters=== | ===Chapters=== | ||
As the mod developed, it was decided to split the story into several Chapters and parts, with each including several maps or even missions. The first Chapter is planned to include three missions (7-8 levels), set on Imperial dreadnaught, on Ord Mantell and Dvorn, with Chapter II introducing the mission to Anarmar. Other planets are to be included in Chapter III and IV. | As the mod developed, it was decided to split the story into several Chapters and parts, with each including several maps or even missions. The first Chapter is planned to include three missions (7-8 levels), set on Imperial dreadnaught, on Ord Mantell and Dvorn, with Chapter II introducing the mission to Anarmar. Other planets are to be included in Chapter III and IV. | ||
==The Team== | ==The Team== | ||
The original team of modders comprised only of three people: Wuhan, Number Wan and Namelessone. At one point various other people also joined the project, though not fully involved in the VAG activities, but rather making specific tasks - PSS (scripting), Paradamus (voice-acting), Rage (some of the Imperial maps), Kyr (the last map in the mod), etc. Olgo became one of the most valuable members after showing her works regarding the Dark Forces project, which was a personal work of hew own for Jedi Academy. She became a mapper and modeller at the same time. In 2015 the Iron Sound studio offered their help in making additional voices for DP | The original team of modders comprised only of three people: Wuhan, Number Wan and Namelessone. At one point various other people also joined the project, though not fully involved in the VAG activities, but rather making specific tasks - PSS (scripting), Paradamus (voice-acting), Rage (some of the Imperial maps), Kyr (the last map in the mod), etc. Olgo became one of the most valuable members after showing her works regarding the Dark Forces project, which was a personal work of hew own for Jedi Academy. She became a mapper and modeller at the same time. In 2015 the Iron Sound studio offered their help in making additional voices for DP. | ||
[[File:Tennel-Zha.png|250px|thumb|left| | [[File:Tennel-Zha.png|250px|thumb|left|Each character got their own mini-biography in DP Backstories.]] | ||
==Specifics== | ==Specifics== | ||
The Dark Pastime is a a classic adventure, set in JK/SW universe with familiar gameplay and new story, with over 10 planets (ancient worlds and modern ones) to explore, including 7 beautiful cities and towns with their distinctive inhabitants. The main plot involves the elements of first-person shooter in several instances, as well as an original Jedi adventure, which requires to use a lightsaber and the Force both for dueliing and solving puzzles. The Imperial Remnant, the Dark Jedi, the bounty hunters are no longer the only ones hunting you down, but the trio is accompanied by several less known factions and local organisations, each with their own motives. Besides these, the enemies now include a variety of droids, mysterious creatures and blood-thirsty beasts, occupying a few worlds. In total the game counts more than 100 new NPCs (neutrals and allies) and over 25 new enemies. In many cases both main and background characters got their own biography, tying their personal story to the main plot, in some cases giving hints to the Player of just for fun. The missions are no longer about fighting and collecting items, but also include reconnaissance, investigation of a murder, "negotiating" with the officials of high rank, taking care of crazy scientist, exploration of the ancient tombs and dungeons and others. | The Dark Pastime is a a classic adventure, set in JK/SW universe with familiar gameplay and new story, with over 10 planets (ancient worlds and modern ones) to explore, including 7 beautiful cities and towns with their distinctive inhabitants. The main plot involves the elements of first-person shooter in several instances, as well as an original Jedi adventure, which requires to use a lightsaber and the Force both for dueliing and solving puzzles. The Imperial Remnant, the Dark Jedi, the bounty hunters are no longer the only ones hunting you down, but the trio is accompanied by several less known factions and local organisations, each with their own motives. Besides these, the enemies now include a variety of droids, mysterious creatures and blood-thirsty beasts, occupying a few worlds. In total the game counts more than 100 new NPCs (neutrals and allies) and over 25 new enemies. In many cases both main and background characters got their own biography, tying their personal story to the main plot, in some cases giving hints to the Player of just for fun. The missions are no longer about fighting and collecting items, but also include reconnaissance, investigation of a murder, "negotiating" with the officials of high rank, taking care of crazy scientist, exploration of the ancient tombs and dungeons and others. | ||
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==Connections== | ==Connections== | ||
From the very start it was decided, that The Dark Pastime would include dozens of references and easter-eggs, involving other Star Wars stories, such as ''Dark Forces II'', ''Shadows of the Empire'', ''Galactic battlegrounds'' and many other games, books, comics, etc. Over time the list of all the cameos and nods became so large, that it included controversial facts from the Star Wars lore, as well as certain phenomena from outside the franchise. | From the very start it was decided, that The Dark Pastime would include dozens of references and easter-eggs, involving other Star Wars stories, such as ''Dark Forces II'', ''Shadows of the Empire'', ''Galactic battlegrounds'' and many other games, books, comics, etc. Over time the list of all the cameos and nods became so large, that it included controversial facts from the Star Wars lore, as well as certain phenomena from outside the franchise. Currently the mod takes into consideration most of the known Star Wars stories, both from OT, the prequels and Expanded Universe. With the defacto reboot of the franchise, it was decided, that the mod would be based upon the principle "whatever happened – happened", giving light both to ''Legends'' and ''Canon'' stories to be combined in one legacy. | ||
Currently the mod takes into consideration most of the known Star Wars stories, both from | |||
===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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* [http://vigilgames.blogspot.ru/] - VAG mini-blog | * [http://vigilgames.blogspot.ru/] - VAG mini-blog | ||
* [http://www.swkotor.ru/news/?n=1502] - The Dark Pastime on SWKOTOR | * [http://www.swkotor.ru/news/?n=1502] - The Dark Pastime on SWKOTOR | ||
* [https://t.me/thedarkpastime] - DP telegram channel (minor updates and screenshots) | *[https://t.me/thedarkpastime] - DP telegram channel (minor updates and screenshots) | ||
[[Category:Large Mods]] | [[Category:Large Mods]] | ||
[[Category:Mods]] | [[Category:Mods]] | ||
[[Category:Single Player]] | [[Category:Single Player]] |