Index Index of the Old Republic- KOTOR index and discussion- Winter update! New stories, new discussion.

Welcome, fair fanficcer, to the realm of the Old Republic. Here you will find a myriad of stories from an era before Jaina Solo met Jagged Fel, before Princess Leia called Chewbacca a walking carpet, even before Anakin Skywalker was the Hero with No Fear. Four millennia before our usual heroes roamed the galaxy, Jedi still fought, died, laughed, and loved. The Sith roamed through the galaxy, destroying things at will. The Republic teetered on the edge of destruction from the onslaught of far too many conflicts.

KOTOR Indexers from the days of yore:
SabyneAmberle
WyoJedi

The current indexer is Commander-DWH. You can PM her or the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=1232332]KOTOR_Index[/link] sock if you have any questions.

Stories should be submitted in the following format:

Title:
Link to the story:
Link to your user profile:
Co-Authors (should any exist):
Timeframe:
Genre:
Characters:
Keywords:
Notes:
Status: (i.e. WIP, Complete)

The index will be initially compiled of everything that was in the old [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/18605859/p1/?197]Guardians of the Old Republic[/link] thread. However, new submissions are always wanted, so send them in!

DISCUSSION

Discussion is not only permitted, but encouraged in this thread! There will be guided discussion topics provided by the thread manager(s), but if you have a question, don't shy away from asking it. Some guidelines:

1. It has to relate in some way, shape, or form to Knights of the Old Republic or Tales of the Jedi. Obi-Wan Kenobi is cool, but he has his own thread.

2. No flaming! Whether it is related to a person's opinion or a person's writing, it will not be tolerated. We can all play nice in this thread, so let's just have fun.

3. Socializing, as always, should be kept to a minimum. We're here to discuss, after all. So keep social spammy stuff to the social thread, and have good discourse here.

4. No drive-by fic pimping, if you please. PM your links to the KOTOR_Index, and I promise they'll be posted. If your story is relevant to the discussion, it is permissible to reference it. In fact, I encourage you to share your own ideas in relation to your stories. However, to keep the forum in its proper balance, we'll keep the pimping from the thread. Also, any fics not PMed to the index sock will not be indexed.

5. Most importantly, keep it fun. It's a great era to write about, and I think everyone who writes it has a unique perspective to offer. So don't be afraid to post your ideas, and have a good time with it.

So, break out the Onasi blasters, check your saber crystals, and make sure HK-47 hasn't killed anyone while you weren't looking. This index is ready for business.

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Below is a list of discussion topics and challenges that can be found in this thread (with page locations). Lists are posted in chronological order.

[hl=yellow]Discussions[/hl]
Why Kotor? (page 1)
OCs (page 2)
Revan, the Exile, and you (page 2)
Where does one start in KotOR? (page 3)
Revan and the Exile... which do you prefer and why? (page 4)
Favorite KotOR character (page 5)
How far is "too far" in the future for KotOR? (page 5)
Favorite "minor" character? (page 5)
Handling Sith in the Old Republic (page 6)
What does KOTOR mean to you? (page 6)
KOTOR and Romance (page 7)
What's your inspiration? (page 7)
Expanding the KOTOR Universe (page 7)

[hl=yellow]Challenges[/hl]
Write a KotOR event as a Fairy Tale (page 4)
OC viggie... non-interactive (page 5)
I was a Sith Henchman... and the pay totally sucked. (page 6)

 

Tales of the Jedi

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=18235323&start=18237087]To Forgive My Killer, To Forgive My Brother[/link]
Timeframe: At the end of Tales of the Jedi: the Sith War
Characters: Cay Qel-Droma, bits of Ulic
Genre: Angst?
Summary: Comments of a slain Jedi
Notes: I haven't read any of the BfTS books, only a few comics, so I'll describe things the way I saw them. As Socrates once said, please forgive my ignorance. This is my first time attempting something in this era and this is based solely on The Sith War. If you look in my profile, you'll know that I'm usually a Beyond person. In other words, feel free to criticize.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19894404/]Corrupted By Evil[/link]
Author(s): Deyla_Heren
Timeframe: The start of the Sith Wars
Characters: Ulic Qel-Droma (main character), Arca Jeth, Vodo-Sioks Baas(breifly), Cay Qel-Droma, Tott Doneeta, Exar Kun.
Genre: Action/adventure
Keywords: Jedi, Sith, lightsaber, the Force
Summary: Ulic Qel-Droma turns to the Dark Side and is eventually killed.

 

Pre-KOTOR/Mandalorian Wars

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20950312/?0]Uninspired[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Genre: Angst, Songfic
Timeframe: pre-TPM, Old Republic
Characters: Carth Onasi
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: Carth has grown up in the middle of a nightmare. Can he ever truly escape it?
Notes: The lyrics used are from the song Uninspired by 8Stops7.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/21320450/]Reunion With the Past[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Characters: Canderous Ordo, Kortien (Ordo) Amberle
Timeframe: pre-TPM, post Mandalorian-Wars/pre-KotOR
Summary: Canderous meets a "lost" family member during his travels after the Wars ended.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/21320473/]Come Home Soon[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Characters: Morgana Onasi
Timeframe: pre-TPM, pre-KotOR
Summary: With her husband Carth away fighting the Mandalorians, Morgana struggles to keep their home without him.
Notes: The lyrics used are from the song "Come Home Soon" by SheDaisy.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22454876/p1/?10]The Tragedy of Malak[/link]
Author(s): Cobranaconda
Timeframe: 4000 BBY
Characters: Malak, Revan
Genre: Oh, a bit of this, a bit of that
Keywords: Malak, Revan, ill fortune
Summary: You'll see.
Notes: This is written in honour of the Acolytes of Revan. Get set kids.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=21180192&brd=10475&replies=10]Mobius[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Leiraya Moran, Kylan Sheffield
Timeframe: The Mandalorian Wars, pre-KOTOR
Genre: drama
Summary: Two best friends have very opposing views on how to best deal with the Mandalorians.
Notes: Written for the OC Dueling Circle challenge # 6- Temptations!

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=22073150&brd=10475&replies=19]Voices in the Wind[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Leiraya Moran, Kylan Sheffield
Timeframe: Pre-KOTOR
Genre: drama, sorta angsty-ish?
Summary: Before leaving Corellia, two young Jedi ask some advice from their elders.
Notes: For the OC Dueling Circle Challenge #10, best understood if you've read Mobius, or at least Chapter 6 of The Blue Side of the Force.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=21412831&brd=10475&replies=7]A Pair of Sparkling Eyes[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Carth Onasi
Timeframe: pre-KOTOR
Genre: vig, angst
Summary: An AU story, pondering what it would have been like if Carth had not been the family member to go and fight in the Mandalorian Wars.
Notes: Written for the Ridiculously Specific Challenge #4

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22809310/p1/?12]More Than Useless[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Skyler Ducharme, Kylan Sheffield
Timeframe: Pre-Mandalorian Wars. Kylan, Skyler, and Leiraya are 20.
Summary: A Corellian Jedi is forced to evaluate his reasons for going to battle.
Notes: Written for the OC Dueling Circle challenge #14. Title shamelessly yoinked from Relient K, for they are an awesome band that is way cool.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22653041/]The Mandalorians Strike Back[/link]
Timeframe: Mandalorian Wars
Genre: Action/Adventure
Characters: Revan, Malak, Mandalore, the Exile
Keywords: Mandalorians, Sith, Jedi
Summary: Thousands of years before the Republic collapsed through the treachery of a Sith Lord, another has set the Mandalorians upon the Republic and only a group of rogue Jedi led by the most powerful Jedi Master of his generation can halt their brutal wave of conques

 

Knights of the Old Republic

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=18169015]Love's Final Redemption[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Characters: Revan, Bastila Shan, Carth Onasi, Sabyne Amberle, Canderous Ordo
Timeframe: KOTOR

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/16679701/?121]Knights Of The Old Republic[/link]
Authors:Keeper_of_Swords, tangled_sphere, Stormtrooper_Shrink, Jubei_Bint_Azi, The_Dark_Lord_Revan
Timeframe: Pre-TPM
Characters: Revan, Malak, Carth, Bastila, Niol, OCs.
Genre: Adventure/Angst
Disclaimer: *Spoilers* present for Knights of the Old Republic. This is a work of fan fiction. No money is being made, just lots of fun. Thank you George and all your writers for creating such a wonderful universe for us to play in.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/18627218/]A Jedi Restored[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: KOTOR
Characters: Sabyne Amberle, the Jedi Council

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19487634/?0]Revan's Coat of Many Colors[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: KotOR
Characters: Revan Dakouri, Carth Onasi
Genre: AU, Romance
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: When the Dakouri family is killed by their bitter rivals, Revan flees Derelia...and finds love.
Notes: An AU fic loosely Based off the Brothers' Grimm fairy tale.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19487494/?3]The End User Strikes Back[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Timeframe: KOTOR
Characters: Carth Onasi, the End User
Genre: humour
Summary: A disgruntled programmer hacks her way into Knights of the Old Republic with hilarious and sometimes borderline disasterous results.
Notes: Uhh... don't try this at home, kids.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19593540/?5]One, Two, Three[/link]
Author: The_Face
Timeframe: during KOTOR
Characters: Calo Nord, Canderous Ordo
Genre: vignette
Keywords: KOTOR, Calo Nord, bounty hunters
Summary: Calo Nord?s thoughts leading up to and during his fight with three of the Ebon Hawk?s crew
Notes: This is a short piece exploring Calo?s opinions, views, and life, set in a scenario that puts him against Jolee, Canderous, and the player on Kashyyyk.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20176038/]Sithy Sithy Heart[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: pre-TPM
Characters: Bastila Shan, Darth Malak
Genre: Humor
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: Malak finds he must use some...unorthodox means to make Bastila join him.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20213700/]The Real World[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: Pre-TPM
Characters: Carth Onasi
Genre: Angst
Keywords: KotOR, songfic
Summary: Carth recalls his most recent memories of Telos as he hides from the Sith on Taris.
Notes: The song lyrics I used are from the song "Real World" by QueensRyche.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20597763/]Searching For...[/link]
Author: Aiden Sanic
Summary: For those who play KOTOR, you would know there is a hint of romance between Bastila and Revan. Bastilla wrestles with her feelings towards Revan, and her commitment towards the jedi council.
Characters: All main characters from KOTOR, and Kriff Sanic ( Revan )
Timframe: Right before the Levaithan gets the Ebon Hawk with it's tractor beam.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/21177927/?41]The Blue Side of the Force: Book I- Complements[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: The usual K1 crew, OCs
Genre: A little bit of everything, I reckon.
Timeframe:

 

Post-KOTOR

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20650915/]To Live and Love[/link]
Author: Bale
Timeframe: One year after the destruction of the Star Forge
Characters: Bastila, Revan, Malak
Genre: Romance
Summary: Bastila reflects on the past and what lies ahead.
Notes: This is in answer to the Quotation Roulette challenge. Number 48: ?Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.? ? Corita Kent.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20791760/]Freefall[/link]
Author: DarthQuellonius
Timeframe: Two years post-KOTOR
Summary: Between the end of Kotor 1 and the end of Kotor 2 The Sith Lords. Describes what occurred between these two settings.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=21304491&brd=10475&replies=11]Laughter from the Sky[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Karalina Jade, aka the former Dark Lady Revan, Carth Onasi, various K1 peeps
Timeframe: Right after the end of KOTOR
Genre: Silly, mushy (and I never write mush!), and various random genres inserted for fun.
Summary: Oh, the fun times to be had 'round the fire as heroes of the galaxy...
Notes: This was written for the Ridiculously Specific "Gather 'Round the Campfire" challenge.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=20891887&brd=10475&replies=13]Corellian Rose[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Leiraya Moran, Carth Onasi, Mission Vao, Canderous Ordo, various other KOTOR peeps
Timeframe: 2 years after KOTOR
Summary: It?s Leiraya?s wedding day, and nothing's as simple as it should be.
Notes: OC Dueling Circle challenge #5 response

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22040803/p1/]A Jedi's Sacrifice[/link]
Author: obi_webb
Timeframe: after KOTOR
Genre: who knows?
Characters: revan, bastila, the exile, jolee bindo
Status: WIP

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/22815950/p1/?30]Don't Panic![/link]
Author(s): Cobranaconda
Timeframe: Completely irrelevant [indexer's note: I'm sticking it here because it's in the middle. ]
Characters: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Arthur Dent, Marvin the Paranoid Android, the Minister of Silly Walks, The Spanish Inquisition, Revan, possibly Trillian, Ford, Zaphod and a sofa.
Genre: Crossover, comedy.
Keywords: Insanity
Summary: The Universe is completely destroyed and then started again as something completely different. In which SW and Hitchhikers Galaxies are combined.
Notes: Insanity, Insanity, more insanity.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24068915&brd=10475]Only time well tell[/link]
Author: KILIK
Timeframe: Pre-KOTOR II
Characters: OCs and master Kavar
Genre: general, mystery
Disclaimer: George Lucas created Star Wars! Not me. I DO how ever OWN the OCs Leo and Zelda!
Summary: A young Jedi Pdawan is accused of seting an explosion that killed Innocent people.
Notes: This is for the lasted OC Dueling Challenge started on 6/2/06 by the_wandering_Shadow.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/25777900/p1/?0]Just an off day[/link]
Author(s): KILIK
Timeframe: Pre KOTOR II
Characters: OCs

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/26804773/p1/?0]Breaking[/link]
Author: CJ-12
Timeframe: Post KotOR
Genre: Angst
Characters: Not saying
Keywords: drama, angst, breaking, vignette
Notes: This started out as a vignette involving OCs of any timeframe that was h/c, and suddenly wound up not working out that way at all.
Status: Complete though a sequel is in-progress

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/29595292/p1/]Choice[/li

 

Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/18615557/]The Darkness Within Her[/link]
Author: azog
Timeframe: KOTOR II

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/18526716/]The Witch of Malachor[/link]
Author: azog
Timeframe: KOTOR II

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/18511912/]Residence on Dantooine[/link]
Author: azog
Timeframe: KOTOR II

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19494364/?1]Flowers and Reconciliation[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: Pre-TPM, KotOR
Characters: Sabyne Amberle, Atton Rand (main chars.)
Genre: KotOR, Action, Drama
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: Atton and Sabyne have been at each other's throats since he rescued her. Can they put aside their differences and stop the Sith from resurrecting Freedon Nad?
Notes: My response to the Fan Fiction Challenge April 18-May 2.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19742836/]Exile's End[/link]
Author: Frostfyre
Timeframe: KOTOR II
Summary: If you've played the game or if you haven't, I think you'll enjoy this story. It is NOT going to be a word for word reproduction of the game, but rather my take on the events and storyline of KOTOR 2 (which is just as well, since so much got cut...dang LucasArts, anyway.)

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=20634303&replies=0]Truth or Dare[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: pre-TPM
Characters: Atton Rand, Disciple (Mical)
Genre: Humor
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: Atton tries to take Mical down a few pegs, only to find things don't work out the way he thought they would.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/21370786/]On the Edge of Hearing[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Characters: Visas Marr
Timeframe: KotOR, pre-TPM
Genre: Drama
Summary: Visas struggles to identify that one strain of life among billions, only to find encouragement from an unexpected source.
Notes: Written for the Quotations Challenge. The quotation I chose was #74. The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/21855536/]Savin' Me[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Genre: Angst, Songfic
Timeframe: KotOR, pre-TPM
Characters: Atton Rand, Kabrina Gamon (Exile)
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: Atton and Kabrina each try to overcome ghosts from their pasts, only to find themselves drawn closer to one another in the process.
Notes: This is a slightly different type of Songfic. I broke it into two parts to distinguish better between the two characters. The lyrics used are from the song "Savin' Me" by Nickelback.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=21634606&brd=10475&replies=11]In Desperate Need of a Vacation[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Genre: Humour
Timeframe: KOTOR 2 (mostly)
Characters: Arden Moore, Atton Rand, Disciple, Mira, Mandalore, HK-47, Yoda
Summary: Sucks to be cooped up on a ship for too long, doesn't it?
Notes: For the ?I Dare You? Challenge (1st post only) and the Ridiculously Specific Challenge v5.0.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22953019/p1/?0]Reverie of Darkness[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
Timeframe: KotOR, pre-TPM
Characters: Atton Rand, Mical (Disciple)
Genre: Angst, Drama
Summary: Atton acts upon his jealousy regarding Mical's relationship with exile Kabrina Gamon. But what are the consequences of such action?
Notes: May be minor spoilers for KotOR 2, mostly regarding interactions in-game between Atton & Mical. Much of

 

Post-KOTOR II

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19959583/]The Passing of Mandalore[/link]
Author: SabyneAmberle
TimeFrame: Pre-TPM, Old Republic, EU
Characters: Canderous Ordo (Mandalore)
Genre: Angst
Keywords: KotOR
Summary: As Mandalore lays dying, he chooses his successor.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/19843050/]Knights of the Old Republic III - Revelations of the Jedi[/link]
Author: Zedd-Vega
Timeframe: Post-KOTOR 2
Characters: Canon KOTOR characters
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Keywords: KOTOR
Summary: The children of Atton and the Exile are in danger. It is up to the newly established Jedi Order on Onderon to keep them safe at all costs.
Notes: I am a huge fan of KOTOR and I hope to appeal to most of my fellow KOTOR fans with this FanFic.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20171061/]Failure[/link]
Author(s): Obi-Wan21
Timeframe: 2,000 years before The Phantom Menace.
Characters: Jon Cornos, Darth Scorn
Genre: Angst, mild action
Keywords: Scorn, Jedi, Order
Summary: The previous Sith Civil War has torn the Galaxy. Darth Scorn now rules and the Jedi have been wiped to extinction. Only one remains. But for how long. The Sith have been in control for a few months now...
Notes: The Sith controlled the Galaxy at one point. This is the official (IMO) death of the Last Jedi. It's a vignette

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=20541366&replies=0]The Danger Beyond[/link]
Author: EmilieDarklighter
Genre: War, Action, Romance
Timeframe: The distant past, KotOR era
Summary: When Lady Revan returns from the Unknown Regions, she brings with her news of the war to end all wars...and a plan to stop it.
Author's Notes: This story features female lightside Revan. I happen to love Carth and Mission, so they feature a lot in this story. If you don't like either of them, then this story isn't for you.
Spoilers: KotOR 1 and 2 (Yes, I have played all the way through TSL. Rest assured, everything will make sense in time.)

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20822399/]Knights of the Old Republic III: Revenge of the Writters[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Genre: Humour
Characters: Revan, HK-47
Timeframe: post-KOTOR 2
Summary: The script for KOTOR 3 has come out, and Revan?s worst fears are confirmed? that her worst fears don?t even come close to being as bad as reality.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20756692/]Knights of the Old Republic III: The Fall of Darth Nihilus[/link]
Author: Darth_Valeo
Summary: Hello everyone! this is my first post and story so I hope you like it. Its about the mysterious Darth Nihilus (from KotOR II) and how he became dark lord of the sith.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/20666709]There Is No Death, There Is Immortality[/link]
Author: Bale
Timeframe: Pre-TPM

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22346030/p1/?20]The Search for the Exile[/link]
Author: Darklord07, me.
Genre: Adventure/AU
Time Frame: Pre-KOTOR
Characters: Kreia, Revan, Bastilla...
Notes: Hi I am new to fanfic. I have something I had worked on its not finished, and I was just wondering if it was any good?
My Grammer may not be the best, but I am still learning.
Please be honest. If you have any suggestions PM them to me.

Title: [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=21210801&brd=10475&replies=9]Second Chances[/link]
Author: Commander-DWH
Characters: Carth Onasi, Leiraya Moran Onasi, Bryce Onasi
Timeframe: 19 years post-KOTOR 2
Genre: Angstarific with a dash of humour, just because I can. tongue
Notes:[/

 

Yay for having a brand new shiny index! And just in time for you to find your favourite fics for the Winter Before Awards.

Any suggestions for a first official topic?

 

Okay, this thread needs some upping. Hopefully tomorrow I'll come up with a compelling topic of conversation to entice all the KOTOR fans in. And submit your links! I know you're out there, wreaking havok on the boards.

 

well, i am enticed so if you come up with the topic i'll be here!
(yeah, i could attempt to start a topic now, but you said you would and i'd rather just join in later! )

 

First off, thanks for reviving the thread, DWH! It seems the KotOR fandom has grown faster than anyone can really handle on their own! If you want a definition of "drowning", look up me when I was trying to keep on top of the old thread.

Want proof? Check out the "Before" noms thread. The KotOR era has received 12 (yes that's right. 12) confirmed nominations! I remember the last awards there were only 3 KotOR authors nommed (DWH, Frostfyre, and myself) so it's good to see increased interest.

 

WooHoo! Great to see the Kotor thread revived.
I also have another fic that needs to be added to the index. When Shadows Remain - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=22738690&brd=10475
I believe it would belong in the Kotor1 section.

Thanks. Again great to see this alive and well.

Cheers,
Wyo

 

I'll add that straightaway... but for now, the First Topic (of d00m):

Why KOTOR?

I mean, most of us who write in the era are familiar with the movies. I know that I, for one, am familiar with pretty much everything except for the comics. So why, then, do you choose to write about one of the single most obscure eras in the Star Wars fandom?

Discuss!

 

Hmm? I haven't actually posted anything pertaining to KOTOR here on the boards, but I often lurk in KOTOR stories (or did? *shifty eyes*) and I play the games over and over. So I'll modify the question a little for msyelf: why would I want to write?

Well, to the point, this era is something that doesn't get a lot of attention, for one, so it's easier to come up with your own ideas and not be needled to death *grins* Also, the games are fun, so why not?

KT

 

why kotor?
i find that i feel more attached to the characters of kotor then i do other EU characters. the fact that you get to play them and control their destiny in a wonderfully developed game probably adds to that.
PLUS the fact that the main characters of KOTOR1 and 2 are largely based on how you choose them to be, that makes them easy to get attached to.
i am also attracted to the era because it is much less defined, and you can do more with it then the movie era, and the books that take place after the movies. a lot of what happens isn't known because it hasn't been DONE yet. kotor 3, unfortunatly is something we're still anxiously awaiting. but that also affords a writer a lot of freedom.

 

I have to agree with obi-webb... the fact that it is less defined opens so many possibilities to the characters and their destinies. Plus I think the ability to open up the AU is more with Kotor because you can control the characters in the games, why not in stories.
I love the movies and their stories, but I feel more drawn to the characters in Kotor. they seem more personal to me.
Why Kotor? Why not Kotor?

Cheers,
Wyo

 

Why KOTOR?

Well, I haven't actually posted any of my fanfics on this board, mostly because I want to finish (or at least figure out how they end) before I start something here. But I do write mostly (actually, almost all) KOTOR era fics. I think I do so because like those above me said, I got attached to the characters easier then the movies and EU. And like those above me, I really love the ability to stretch the limits of KOTOR. You can create things that you can't with The Saga or Beyond the Saga. If that makes any sense. Besides, Vibroblades kick major rear.

 

Why KOTOR?

Hm... I haven't actually publised any KOTOR fics, but I'm an avid reader. I would have to say the why is because the characters feel so much like your own after working with them in the game. You see them, and you see echos of yourself. Plus, it also has such terrific character development & an awesome plot line. Some of the movies and books are worse than this game, plot wise. Not ot mention an author has so much freedom, so its really interesting to see how they mold their Revan/Exile, what lands they visit, how they interact with party memebers, ect. Thats what really sets this era apart for me, I think.

 

Why KOTOR?

The thrum-rum of saber. The swish of prairie grass. The crackle of chain lightening. The screams of the dying.

Why KOTOR?

Immersion.

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KOTOR-era has a lot of untapped potential as far as I'm concerned. Until we get some good profic from this era, we have to settle for fan fic. I personally fixate on the tragedy of Darth Revan. We know the war transformed him and Anakin Skywalker would follow in his footsteps nearly 4000 years later. To me, it's a story that needs telling. That's why I write KOTOR.

 

Why write KotOR? Why write anything else? I agree with everyone who's said they like being able to interpret the story without all the EU material getting in the way.

And way to go, KotOR authors! For the Winter Fanfic Awards in "Before", we have about 20 nominations! Way to go everyone who received nods, whether you're going to the next round or not. Let's see if we can (nearly) sweep the Awards this year! We also have a KotOR author up for Best Author and one up for Best New Author. Well done, everyone!

 

yeah, it's really great to see so much kotor stuff that was voted on for nominations! slowly but surely, the kotor is starting to spread!

 

Yes, congrats to everyone who was nominated! I'm so proud of everyone- it's good to see the era getting a little recognition.

As for why I write KOTOR... well, the simplest way to put it was that when the game ended, the characters didn't. I mean, I've played, say, Rebel Assault II, and never felt compelled to write about Rookie One. Similarly, I didn't much care what Jaden Corr went on to do after Jedi Academy. But the cast of characters was incredibly compelling and they took on a life of their own. And when a character starts knocking on your door with story ideas, it's hard to say no.

The fact that there aren't five gabillion authors and scads of profic to get in the way is also helpful. The freedom to expand your stories as you please is quite nice. That, and even canon allows for a lot of different options (no matter what LFL might say... if it's in the game, it's freakin' canon). It makes for a lot of good and interesting fic.

 

Writing about KOTOR is a furthering of the story that the player essentially creates (or adapts) during their progression through the game environment. The player is given the ability to name the main character and choose their behaviour (as well as physical attributes, kit, and weaponry). These elements are at the core of any storyline. After the game ends, then it's just a matter of the player becoming the writer.

KOTOR has excelled in providing a solid point of leap for so many. Just look at the explosion of fanfic that's out there now.

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I love the games, played them many times. Read a few comics, but not really written much there. Now for the index, does it have to involve ONLY official characters, or OCs? Because I'm writing a story that will take place within KOTOR, sort've an AU KOTOR.