Dawginole Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 A lot of people seem very excited about this new companion robot. Is this thing a big deal in the EU or something? I've never heard of the thing and don't see what all the fuss is about, so I was assuming it was something like that. Can anyone enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaMayhem Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 You've never heard of HK-51? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravager Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) A lot of people seem very excited about this new companion robot. Is this thing a big deal in the EU or something? I've never heard of the thing and don't see what all the fuss is about, so I was assuming it was something like that. Can anyone enlighten me? In the original Old Republic games, titled Knights of the Old Republic, there was a companion named HK-47. He has been subject to numerous awards from critics for his writing, and is probably the most iconic companion from the two KOTOR games. You fight HK-47 in The Old Republic. During beta for TOR, files were found in the companion folder that contained voice overs for a new companion, HK-51, but it was never added to the game. He has the same witty personality as his counterpart from the original games, and many are excited to finally see him in-game. Edited June 20, 2012 by Ravager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drom Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 A lot of people seem very excited about this new companion robot. Is this thing a big deal in the EU or something? I've never heard of the thing and don't see what all the fuss is about, so I was assuming it was something like that. Can anyone enlighten me? it's pretty much HK-47 with different skin. And if you don't know HK-47 than you didn't play this game or any KOTOR game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKMaster Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 A lot of people seem very excited about this new companion robot. Is this thing a big deal in the EU or something? I've never heard of the thing and don't see what all the fuss is about, so I was assuming it was something like that. Can anyone enlighten me? http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/HK-47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDSilver Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 He is indeed somewhat of a major character in the EU. In KOTOR, A fairly homicidal android appears in a shop on Tatooine and is bought by the player. It turns out it is a one of a kind assassin droid with behavioural issues. This is HK-47. He gets a fairly important plot role but was mainly responsible for comic relief. His absolute disdain for organics (who he called meatbags) and the way he believes most any problem can be solved by explosions gave him some fairly funny dialogue options. This HK-51 is a 'copy' of HK-47, including personality. So I suppose a lot of players (myself included btw) are really looking forward to adventure once more with our murderous pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westraz Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 dude... do you not play empire in this game? you beet HK47 twice on that side in FP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKMaster Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) I'll never forget in KOTOR when we met with Tusken Cheif and HK translated what was being said. Little did we know i could speak Tusken and HK flat out lied about the translation just so he could kill them all. Edited June 20, 2012 by TKMaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westraz Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 come on right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulters Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Is this a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawginole Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Is this a joke? Nope. I have not taken an Imp past 10, and never played KOTOR as I didn't have an Xbox and unfortunately just never found the time to go back and play it when I got a 360. So no way I would have known about the character. It makes sense now. I can totally understand why people would be excited to see a new version of a beloved character from a previous game. That's pretty cool. Thanks for all the quick replies to explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Nope. I have not taken an Imp past 10, and never played KOTOR as I didn't have an Xbox and unfortunately just never found the time to go back and play it when I got a 360. So no way I would have known about the character. It makes sense now. I can totally understand why people would be excited to see a new version of a beloved character from a previous game. That's pretty cool. Thanks for all the quick replies to explain! http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Old-Republic-Pc/dp/B00006IR62/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1340177648&sr=8-3&keywords=knights+of+the+old+republic there. now you have no excuse anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drom Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Nope. I have not taken an Imp past 10, and never played KOTOR as I didn't have an Xbox and unfortunately just never found the time to go back and play it when I got a 360. So no way I would have known about the character. It makes sense now. I can totally understand why people would be excited to see a new version of a beloved character from a previous game. That's pretty cool. Thanks for all the quick replies to explain! Both KOTOR games are also for PC. You should try them. Or at least the 1st one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenter Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 OP, I'm kinda jealous! Go play KotOR and experience that homicidal maniac for the first time. The game is avaliable for PC. It's a great Star Wars adventure. Actually, just reading this thread kinda put me in the mood to boot it up again myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikalCastal Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Some choice quotes: "There is a faction of meatbags called the Sith. They want what any rational meatbag would want – the power to assassinate anyone they choose at any time." "Droids tend to blend into the background, like a bench or a card table. Mockery: Droid, fetch this. Droid, translate that. Droid, clean out the trash compactor. Part of the love of my function comes when the ‘furnishings’ pull out tibanna-powered rifles and point them at the owners' heads." "As a meatbag would say: 'I have a bad feeling about this.'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxil Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) It's only garnered affection because it's one of the few KOTOR things not completely butchered by BW or other lucasarts installments (clone wars, etc.) With that said, it's main role was that of comedic relief. BW, instead of attempting to be creative and grow the depth and culture of this franchise, is solely focused to suck more money out of us. It's jar-jar binks in robot form, and most who realize that will happily never bother with it. Edited June 20, 2012 by Maxil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vankris Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondesolid Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) All these people are excited for HK-47(that's what all the links were for), which is what we are not getting, so, I don't really get it either There will be no meatbag talk, no massive murdering talk, nada. 51 will prolly be neat or whatever, but will not match the glory of 47 by a long shot Edited June 20, 2012 by Blondesolid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kthx Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) With that said, it's main role was that of comedic relief. BW, instead of attempting to be creative and grow the depth and culture of this franchise, is solely focused to suck more money out of us. It's jar-jar binks in robot form, and most who realize that will happily never bother with it. No one is holding a gun to your head and saying "pay me $14.99 every month." If this is how you feel, then take your money elsewhere. The rest of us will continue to enjoy looking forward to playing with HK-51 as a companion. Edited June 20, 2012 by Kthx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondesolid Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Nice, the old gun to the head routine! Hopefully some amazing car or restaurant analogies are coming up next =D Edited June 20, 2012 by Blondesolid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAnaethil Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 a lot of people seem very excited about this new companion robot. Is this thing a big deal in the eu or something? I've never heard of the thing and don't see what all the fuss is about, so i was assuming it was something like that. Can anyone enlighten me? noob alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillack Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Is this a joke? I pray to God that it is. My heart literally stopped when I read the OP. Seriously...no one should be allowed to play TOR unless they've watched all the movies and played or watched complete walkthrough vids of Kotor 1 & 2. Edited June 20, 2012 by Eillack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackAlklazaris Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Knights of the Old Republic was the best RPG game I've ever played. It made me fall in love with Bioware as well as RPGs in general. HK-47 was a big part of that. To have him come back bring great joy to those of us who played KotOR and used the droid. Picture HK-47 as an adorable child who incidentally is also a murderous social-path. Video of KotOR, not very much of a spoiler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXvVVCr_6P8 I am very curious about the mission though. My guess it will end where the HK-50 droid facility was on KotOR which was Telos. But the rest of it is quite shrouded. -shakes head- I don't like how far I'm willing to go to get this droid. Edited June 20, 2012 by ZackAlklazaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lheim Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Watch this. You will soon understand why Hk-47 in the original KOTOR game was a fan favorite, and why he's wanted so badly in SWTOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kourage Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I could do without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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