When using a skill to perform an action, the rank is compared against a Difficulty Check (DC) number. This is the skill 'rank' and determines how good the character is with that skill. Selecting Recommended for a custom character will also apply these templates, although once again they are not optimized.Įach of your character's skills has a number associated with it. Attribute allocation for a quick character is as follows: Any attribute can be increased to a maximum of 18 at this time, but beyond 14 there are increased point costs:Īll attribute points need to be allocated before you can proceed. Each of the six physical attributes is at 8, with 30 points to invest in them. Only a custom character gets to control attribute allocation. Regardless of whether you select a quick or custom character, you will now have to choose your character's appearance by scrolling sideways through the portraits for your chosen sex:Īttribute points are allocated by selecting an attribute and using the arrows to scroll sideways and add or subtract points. Although you may still be able to complete the game without further research, your character will be much better if you can make your own informed choices. Selecting a quick character will obviously allow you to start playing more quickly, but the templates used are not optimized. You will control attribute, skill and feat allocation, as well as portrait and name.
A custom character will allow you to customize every aspect of your character. A quick character will use a template so that you will only have to choose your character's portrait and name. Jedi Consulars are masters of the Force and spend less time on combat training (recommended for advanced players only)Īfter you have selected sex and class, you must then select either a quick character or a custom character. Jedi Sentinels are well-balanced and possess many skills Jedi Guardians focus on combat training and lightsaber mastery The sex of your main player character affects flirting and romance with other characters during the game, but more significantly it affects the composition of your party: male characters will be joined by Handmaiden, a female Soldier who can be trained to become a Jedi Guardian, while female characters will be joined by Disciple, a male Soldier who can be trained to become a Jedi Consular.Ĭlass is a much more significant choice, which requires more information than is presented at this point: When you choose sex and class, bear in mind appearance can be changed later.