As far as this gameplay goes, I originally just wanted to replay the game on the dark side but then got to thinking about the character combos I haven't played before. That let me to the scoundrel (Han Solo type) with Consular Jedi style to ultimately get to an Emperor Palpatine style character that is essentially strong in the force and ranged but has some combat skills to back up the force powers.
While I was researching the character styles info, an article came up that reminded me that mods for KOTOR 1 are available (much like the TSLRCM for KOTOR 2). I honestly thought, how can a nearly perfect game be improved but then I remembered that the game came out in 2003 so the answer of course is graphics. In my searches, I found a number of available mods (including an AI graphics mod that I ended up using - see sample screenshot in this post for example of the original game textures vs the mod). I probably would have stopped here but I also found a texture mod for characters and weapons so I installed those too. The final mod I'm using is called 'Jedi from the start' which gives you Jedi powers and a lightsaber right when you start the game (almost like KOTOR 2 less the lightsaber) and gets rid of the tutorial with Trask Ulgo. This gives some consistency between the games and sets up the discussion better after saving Bastila about your character having force powers but also gives more weight to the Jedi council removing your memories of being Revan but still having force powers.
A summary of which are below listed below split between the ones I am using and ones that looked good and expanded the story but I was unable to get working on the Android version of the game.
- Mods used
- Jedi From The Start - Removes initial training with Trask Ulgo in favor of getting a lightsaber and force powers from the start like KOTOR 2. Carth becomes your guide along the lines of Kreia
- Ultimate Character Overhaul - improves character models and clothing
- Weapons Model Overhaul Texture Rework - improves quality of weapons models
- Selphadur's KOTOR Texture Redux - Location textures updated by 4x using AI upscaling and various hand made improvements
- Mods I attempted to install (but ultimately had to pass on because they crashed the game or I couldn't find a way to copy all the files to their required locations)
- KOTOR Restoration Mod - restores cut content to the game (bulk cut content is miscellaneous interactions and character models)
- Brotherhood of Shadows Solomon's Revenge - adds new content along with the Battle of Malachor V against the Mandalorians