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British Guy Gaming's video provides a comprehensive tutorial on modding the "Knights of the Old Republic" (KOTOR) series to celebrate its 20th anniversary, covering both KOTOR 1 and KOTOR 2. He advises against using the Steam Workshop for modding due to potential problems and instead recommends using the Nexus and Deadly Stream websites for reliable mods. The TSL Patcher is described as crucial for installing larger mods, while smaller mods can be managed through manual drag-and-drop methods. Key tips include extracting files before running the patcher, installing bigger mods first, checking for compatibility issues, and carefully following README instructions to avoid conflicts. The tutorial underscores the importance of verifying the game runs properly post-installation and encourages adding more mods in preparation for the anniversary.
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In this part of the video, British Guy Gaming discusses his updated tutorial on modding for the 20th anniversary of Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) series, covering both KOTOR 1 and KOTOR 2. He advises against using the Steam Workshop for modding due to potential issues, recommending two primary modding websites: Nexus for newer mods and Deadly Stream for mainstream mods. He warns against using Vortex mod manager for Nexus mods due to its inefficiency, suggesting manual installation instead. The video explains the process using the TSL Patcher for larger mods and manual drag-and-drop methods for smaller ones. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing bigger mods first and checking for compatibility issues with smaller mods. For illustration, he demonstrates with a Community Patch and a 4K Head Update mod.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the process of installing mods for “Knights of the Old Republic” using the TSL Patcher. Emphasizing the importance of extracting files before running the patcher to avoid potential issues, the speaker guides viewers to locate the correct game folder in the Steam directory before initiating the installation. The installation process is highlighted as simple and automatic, though more complex for larger mods. The speaker mentions repeating this process for every mod until it becomes second nature. Additionally, installing hotfixes follows the same method. Lastly, manual mod installation is briefly touched upon, noting the importance of correctly extracting folders.
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In this part of the video, the speaker provides instructions on how to install a mod for a game. They explain that larger mods may come with multiple modules and an override folder. The essential steps include reading the README file for details about permissions and installation instructions, and then placing all relevant files into the override folder. The speaker advises viewers to create an override folder if one doesn’t already exist, and to move the mod files into this folder. They caution that if a message appears asking to replace files, it could indicate potential conflicts, and users should decide whether to proceed based on their judgment. After installation, the speaker demonstrates how to verify that the game runs without crashing, ensuring the mod has been correctly installed. Finally, they encourage viewers to add more mods and prepare for the 20th anniversary of the game.