AUTHOR'S NOTES
This fic is written at the request of Arix Despana and BrynnDharielle, two of the readers of my other stories here. For others who may stumble upon it, there are a few major things that you should be warned of, to save you from reading something you wouldn't like, if that is the case.
Right. This here pre-story bit is written with that purpose precisely, to let you decide whether you want to read it or not. In my head, it saves you the time you'd take with a few chapters to realize what it is I'm actually doing.
And, of course, have to start with...
Disclaimer:
I, the author of this fic, own nothing of the Star Wars universe; I am only taking the freedom to alter some of its original and already existing aspects to my liking... and hopefully to that of others. Star Wars is firstly the property and trademark of George Lucas and then a courtesy of all the others that helped him and contributed over time. For that, we all thank them.
Things to Know:
Firstly, do not expect me to be a writing machine and produce chapters every day or every other day. It's commendable that some of you have the ability to do so, but I don't. Aside from the fact that I have studies and a part-time job to take care of without being a sleep-deprived coffee addict (though I wish I was), I need time to think the chapters through properly and make them into something I can be proud of. Unfortunately, if I don't write when I am in the mood to do so, it won't be the same. I can do it well enough when I'm in a hurry, but it can be even better if I wait and think it through. It's either quality or speed.
Secondly, I claim to be attempting a novelization of KotOR, not my random imagining of what it could have been. That's why there will probably be a great number of long chapters and a very detailed view of the original storyline as the basis for whatever I add to it. I don't care that you already know the plot and dialogue, I will still go through the proper steps; my intent isn't to modify these, but to give them the depth that a semi-alert game lacks. That means there will be no major and surreal modifications, only adding of proper information and parts. Besides, though you know what's going on, remember that the character doesn't and is supposed to be finding out.
I do understand the differences between a game and a story, though, and I promise at least this one thing – I will expand it to a great number of other POVs than Revan's. Though I won't be removing what's already there to near extinction, I will be adding a lot of other things. There will probably be thick social and philosophical nuances involved as well. Furthermore, the game has to hand you a pretty linear character, so that everyone can adapt it to their own liking. As more or less of a book character, my Revan will have her own complex personality and beliefs, her own qualities and faults and her own reactions and evolution. That means her replies and reactions won't be as short and general as they are in the game.
Last but not least, I have a small issue with the beginning. Traditional scrolling text says "In the skies above the Outer Rim world of Taris, a Jedi battle fleet engages the forces of Darth Malak in a desperate effort to halt the Sith's galactic domination...". I don't know what you make of it, but to me it suggests that both fleets willingly engaged into one final confrontation to tip the balance.
But as you emerge into the game world, you are, more or less, told that the Sith ambushed the Endar Spire, which was bringing Bastila there toward some mission that is never mentioned again. Also, you are told it happened so suddenly that Bastila couldn't use her Battle Meditation; I find that unlikely, having in mind they boarded the ship, fought a whole load of soldiers, PC had enough time to wake up and talk to Trask, and all that. I preferred to stick to the 'final confrontation' idea and that brought some very small changes about.
I am conscious that I can learn from any of you, so if you have something to say don't shy out of it. If I don't like what you're telling me, I won't snap and call you close-minded; I'll merely understand that you and I have different perspectives. And I'll probably consider it and try to see your point.
That's about everything. So far, I've gotten pretty positive comments on my other stories, so I hope this won't disappoint too many. The general idea was the same for those. It's probably not the thing for a complete non-conformist, but more rather the perfect story for one who wants to relive the game experience in more detail than a game could offer. Of course, you'll have to be content with whatever main character I produce.
I hope there will be some among you who enjoy reading it; as I do writing.
Kyle
