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| [3] Beginning a New Game                                                    |
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So you're ready to start the game.  Before you're thrown into the mix, you have
to set up a character, and here is where I help you.

When choosing a character, you must decide between one is female and male.
Depending on your choice, some actions may be different.  Instead of "man", you
are referred to as a "woman".  Carth speaks differently to you at times by
calling you "beautiful" and things like that.  One man in the Upper City
Cantina will only talk to you if you're a female.  So on and so forth.  Choose
whichever you want, though, because it has no major effect on the game.

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| [3.1] Portrait                                                              |
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The portrait is purely a cosmetic choice.  Whatever you pick is what you'll be
staring at for the duration of the game.  No matter what your choice is, your
portrait will change depending on your actions.  A light side character will
see his or her portrait change into a nice, white-ish, angelic background,
while a dark side character's portait will transform into an evil, red/orange,
fires of hell background.

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| [3.2] Attributes                                                            |
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You have six attributes to choose from when starting a character; Strength,
Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma.  Check the
"Attributes" section for details on these.  Throughout the game, when you reach
certain levels, you can increase these attributes.

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| [3.3] Skills                                                                |
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You have eight skills to choose from when starting a character; Computer Use,
Demolitions, Stealth, Awareness, Persuade, Repair, Security and Treat Injury.
Check the "Skills" section for details on these.  Throughout the game, when you
reach certain levels, you can increase these attributes.

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| [3.4] Feats                                                                 |
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There are over twenty feats to choose from.  Some will make you more adept with
two-handed weapons, some will increase your ability to absorb damage, some will
increase your ability to spot cloaked items, and some will allow you to fire
weapons more effectively.   Check the "Feats" section for details on all of
them.  Throughout the game, when you reach certain levels, you can increase
these attributes.

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| [3.5] Name                                                                  |
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The name is purely a cosmetic choice, as well.  It will not be spoken (even the
pre-loaded names), and it will only be used to identify yourself (Hi, I'm ___),
or when characters talk to you (Are you _____, the big swoop winner?).

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| [3.6] Play                                                                  |
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It does just as it is.  Choose Play to confirm your character and start the
opening cinematic.

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