A spin-off of Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy allows players to create their own Jedi, train in the Academy under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn and ultimately choose to follow the path of the Light Side or the Dark Side of the Force. The game is powered by the same version of the Quake III engine used in its predecessor, Jedi Outcast, containing modifications to the Quake code to give a third-person view and new lightsaber effects (Jedi Knight II had these 3rd person effects as well). Players have the ability to construct their own lightsaber by choosing the hilt style and blade color. After completing certain objectives, new saber styles become available including the ability to wield two independent sabers in a style known as Jar'Kai, once used by Anakin Skywalker during the closing fight in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, or the double-bladed lightsaber (also known as a "saber staff").

Changes From Jedi Outcast to Jedi Academy

  • Your character, Jaden, can be male or female and is customizable. For example, you can choose from several lightsaber colors and hilt types as well as from several species:
  • -Twi'lek female
    -Kel Dor male
    -Human male or female
    -Zabrak female
    - Rodian male

  • New Force Powers in single player; Force Absorb, Force Protect, Force Drain, and Force Rage (these powers were available in Jedi Outcast's multiplayer game, but not in the single player game.)
  • New lightsaber combat moves including katas, wall gripping, and acrobatics.
  • Four new weapons: DL-44 Blaster Pistol and Stouker Concussion Rifle, Saberstaff (double bladed lightsaber) and dual sabers. A variety of saber hilts are also available.
  • New vehicles and vehicle-based levels, including Tauntauns and speeder bikes.
  • Power Duel mode: Players join as an individual or as a team of two. The individual has more health and Force power in exchange for being at a disadvantage in numbers.
  • Siege Mode: Players work to complete goals and stop the other team from completing their goals.
  • AI NPCs (not just bots, as before) in Multiplayer.
  • Decreased limitations on world objects in Multiplayer, enhancing modding possibilities (and making coop play theoretically possible).
  • Various bugfixes, gameplay tweaks and subtle changes (especially to the Multiplayer component).
  • Enhanced rendering of the Quake III: Team Arena engine, including dynamic glow features.
  • Removal of the First Person Lightsaber view that can be found in both Jedi Knight and Jedi Outcast.
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About Gunslinger's Academy with 3 comments by eezstreet on May 6th, 2012

Okay, so. You might have seen our mod lately and are wondering "How the heck am I going to play this thing online?" Well my friend, it would appear that you're in luck.

Starting next Friday, May 11th, 2012, we will be allowing people for a limited time to enjoy the latest version of Gunslinger's Academy. What's more? We're hosting a server all weekend that will allow you to play with other people. Bots not living up to your skill level? No problem.

All you have to do is keep an eye out this week for the latest download for Gunslinger's Academy, and look out for our server. The installation has even been simplified and the launch process is much easier to understand now with our installer and launcher.

Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! Tell your crazy grandma! We're going all out next weekend, and you are invited to join us.


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WWI release, May 18th, v1.3
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WWI release, May 18th, v1.3

May 20, 2012 Doctor WHO - War With the Invisible Full Version 0 comments

An update. TARDIS console room and the sonic screwdriver model are replaced completely.

Gunslinger's Academy Patch Installer (v2.4.4c)
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Gunslinger's Academy Patch Installer (v2.4.4c)

May 8, 2012 Gunslinger's Academy Patch 0 comments

.EXE VERSION, 2.4.3 is REQUIRED. Ensure that you are pointing to the Gamedata folder whenever you are installing. This version comes with a desktop shortcut...

Gunslinger's Academy Open House Patch (v2.4.4c)
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Gunslinger's Academy Open House Patch (v2.4.4c)

May 8, 2012 Gunslinger's Academy Patch 3 comments

This is a temporarily available release that allows you to play online with us in the Open House. ZIP VERSION, REQUIRED: 2.4.3

Gunslinger's Academy v2.4.3 FULL Serverside Fixed
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Gunslinger's Academy v2.4.3 FULL Serverside Fixed

May 1, 2012 Gunslinger's Academy Server 0 comments

This is a smaller version of Gunslinger's Academy that contains the necessary configuration files and only what is absolutely necessary to run Gunslinger's...

WWI release, March 17th, v1.1
Star Wars: Jedi Academy

WWI release, March 17th, v1.1

Mar 18, 2012 Doctor WHO - War With the Invisible Full Version 0 comments

I know you could expect more from this. It's a minor update of the Doctor, other characters and the TARDIS console a little. But for me it's very important...

Gunslinger's Academy 2.4.3 FULL
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Gunslinger's Academy 2.4.3 FULL

Mar 17, 2012 Gunslinger's Academy Demo 11 comments

Version 2.4.3 released as a standalone version. Does not require 2.4.0, or any other patch. Use this for new installations of Gunslinger's Academy.

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DarthRevan39
DarthRevan39 Apr 30 2012, 11:00pm says:

So I am having a problem and was hoping one of you could help. I just recently decided to install Jedi knight Jedi Academy on my fairly new ASUS gaming desktop that I put together. It's running windows 7 which im sure is the problem, but I install the game perfectly and then try to run the game (any mode, multiplayer, single player, safe modes) and it opens. My screen goes dark just like it does for every other game I have ( its a sceptre HD tv screen) and says HDMI 2 in the corner (my computers channel, my PS3 is on HDMI 1) after it goes dark it brings JA up but in a very small window in the middle of my screen and it is only showing the upper left hand corner of the menu screens (the menu seems to be normal sized I just cant see the whole thing cause its likes its running in a 600x600 screen made up number) I cant get to settings to change any video settings and I was wondering if you copuld help. Ive also tried running it in every compatability mode and adminastrator.

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Geralt-of-Rivia
Geralt-of-Rivia Apr 13 2012, 10:05am says:

Sigh, I wish they'd release the damn single player source code for this game.

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Bl00dyHell
Bl00dyHell Jan 28 2012, 3:18pm says:

This game is a legend! I suggesting to you install JA+ mod to this game.

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MasterVV
MasterVV Nov 16 2011, 12:20pm says:

I am looking for talented guys with a little bit of experience in modding Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy. I need men to help me complete an epic mod for JA (I'm looking especially for scripters but if you can handle texturing or anything else assigned to modding you're welcome). So if you think you've got the experience and talent and if you are really willing to help PM me as soon as possible. If you think you fit in the lines above or if you know someone else who fits them PM me. I would like you, readers, as well to give this message forward to your friends, or to groups you are in. I'm counting on you guys and I hope that I will be PM-ed soon. Thank you very much for having time to read this.

Best regards,
MasterVV

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Weak1ings
Weak1ings Aug 8 2011, 8:52am says:

it wont run when i open it from Desura but opening it from my desktop works (Though i dont have the disk...)
any help on this?

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darthevdud
darthevdud Jul 27 2011, 5:49am says:

what do you do when you install a mod

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ThomasPowerdon
ThomasPowerdon Mar 20 2012, 8:00am replied:

Put it in your Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy Gamedata/base folder and enjoy your mod.

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Moloxer
Moloxer Jun 20 2011, 4:13am says:

WHAT'S UP GUUUUUUUUUUUUUYS!

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qwerty645638
qwerty645638 Jun 12 2011, 11:43am says:

how do i upload my new mod? please tell me

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GarynDakari
GarynDakari Jun 17 2011, 2:19am replied:

Scroll up, click "Mods", then click on the " + " button.

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