Difference between revisions of "Thief: Deadly Shadows"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2004-2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2004-2009}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos-Montréal|2023-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thief-deadly-shadows|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thief-deadly-shadows|85}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-deadly-shadows|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-deadly-shadows|83}} |
|steam appid = 6980 | |steam appid = 6980 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659036 | |gogcom id = 1207659036 | ||
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|hltb = 10299 | |hltb = 10299 | ||
|lutris = thief-deadly-shadows | |lutris = thief-deadly-shadows | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 13460 |
|wikipedia = Thief: Deadly Shadows | |wikipedia = Thief: Deadly Shadows | ||
|winehq = 2603 | |winehq = 2603 | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Immersive sim }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Immersive sim }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Thief }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Thief }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
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+ | |release history = The game was briefly developed by [[Company:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]] in the few months between finishing [[Thief II: The Metal Age]] and the studio's shutdown in May 2000, and was picked up by [[Company:Ion Storm|Ion Storm Austin]] to which some of the original developers have moved. After release, the game received a single [[#Patches|official patch]]. | ||
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+ | |current state = The game does not suffer from significant issues when running out-of-the-box, but a set of community fixes and mods exists as part of the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]], which has become the ''de facto'' way of playing for most users. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check. The [http://www.shadowdarkkeep.com/files/thief3editorrelease_jan2005.zip official editor] | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check. The [http://www.shadowdarkkeep.com/files/thief3editorrelease_jan2005.zip official editor] contains the 1.1 executable with removed DRM. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5M2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5M2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_3 | DRM-free | Manual, wallpapers, soundtrack, avatars and design sketches included. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_3 | DRM-free | Manual, wallpapers, soundtrack, avatars and design sketches included. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6980 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6980 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125014946/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Thief--Deadly-Shadows/|title=Thief: Deadly Shadows - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125014946/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Thief--Deadly-Shadows/|title=Thief: Deadly Shadows - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/thief-iii-deadly-shadows/file/thief-deadly-shadows-demo GameFront]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/thief-iii-deadly-shadows/file/thief-deadly-shadows-demo GameFront]. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} and open {{file|DEFAULT.INI}}. |
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# Go to the <code>[PCStartup]</code> section. | # Go to the <code>[PCStartup]</code> section. | ||
− | # Change <code>ShowIntroMovies=True</code> to <code>ShowIntroMovies=False</code> | + | # Change <code>ShowIntroMovies=True</code> to <code>ShowIntroMovies=False</code>. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs. | {{++}} Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs. | ||
{{++}} Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like [[Thief: The Dark Project]] and [[Thief II]]. Increases the difficulty of the game. | {{++}} Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like [[Thief: The Dark Project]] and [[Thief II]]. Increases the difficulty of the game. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to <code>1.0</code>.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-deadly-shadows Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF]</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to <code>1.0</code>.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-deadly-shadows Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF]</ref> | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Called MultiSampling; also see [[#Use MultiSampling and Bloom together|Use MultiSampling and Bloom together]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Called MultiSampling (causes crashing and hanging); also see [[#Use MultiSampling and Bloom together|Use MultiSampling and Bloom together]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Certain issues with lockpicking and ladder above 60 FPS. Use Sneaky Upgrade to avoid this issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143026&p=2229631&viewfull=1#post2229631|title=Thief Deadly Shadows "VSync Fix" proposal|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Sneaky Upgrade | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set vertical FOV in Sneaky Upgrade|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | # Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | ||
− | # Run the game and set | + | # Run the game and set the desired resolution. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\save\Options\}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|SneakyOptions.ini}}. |
− | # Change <code>VerticalFOV</code> to the vertical FOV | + | # Change <code>VerticalFOV</code> to the desired vertical FOV and save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = A plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys; fixed with [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = hackable |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration can be disabled with [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. |
|mouse sensitivity = hackable | |mouse sensitivity = hackable | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Options, Control. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Options, Control. | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 3,<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/thief-deadly-shadows/508760p1.html|title=GameSpy: Thief: Deadly Shadows - Volume I|date=May 2023}}</ref> EAX 4<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114204401/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=53835&cat=1|title=Discovering EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ in Thief: Deadly Shadows™ - SoundBlaster.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only; CD Expert. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373600145 Translation. | + | |notes = Retail only; CD Expert. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373600145 Translation]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]; local retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tc-sE2WjOFQ9o62JLbDmDMyCjwALspFb/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Turkish |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/darkglyphs here]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | {{ii}} This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Sneaky Upgrade|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
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− | }} | ||
===Garrett starts floating in midair=== | ===Garrett starts floating in midair=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Equip your bow and get ready to fire it, then press space to holster the arrow | + | {{Fixbox|description=Equip your bow and get ready to fire it, then press space to holster the arrow}} |
− | ===Garrett gets stuck when | + | ===Garrett gets stuck when lockpicking and trying to ladder=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Caused by an animation bug due to uncapped framerates.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019302113-Thief-3-Deadly-Shadows-lockpicking-issue?product=gog|title=Thief 3: Deadly Shadows - lockpicking issue|date=January 2024}} - GOG Support Center</ref> |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] and apply a maximum frame rate of 100 or lower.}} |
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− | }} | ||
===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file=== | ===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading=== | ===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading=== | ||
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# When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix. | # When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix. | ||
# Continue installing normally. The game will now load without interruption. | # Continue installing normally. The game will now load without interruption. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} A black screen may be seen momentarily at the start of loading a save when switching resolution. | {{ii}} A black screen may be seen momentarily at the start of loading a save when switching resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Use MultiSampling and Bloom together=== | ===Use MultiSampling and Bloom together=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} MultiSampling and Bloom can't be both on at the same time; enabling either will disable the other one. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable both settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=15 March 2013 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable both settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=15 March 2013}}</ref>|fix= |
# Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled). | # Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled). | ||
− | # Force anti-aliasing through | + | # Force anti-aliasing through the graphics card's control panel. Both effects will now display together. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} It causes major framerate drops on low-end machines and high end machines, so force bloom externally along with antialiasing through control panel and with reshade for the bloom instead to avoid this issue both are extremely GPU demanding settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Use Reshade | + | ===Use Reshade's bloom without original game's bloom bluriness=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Bloom is enabled in-game, the image becomes blurry because of the original shader code. This can be bypassed using [https://reshade.me/ ReShade]. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling ReShade effect|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling ReShade effect|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607&page=67&p=2451428&viewfull=1#post2451428|title=TTLG: Sneaky Upgrade discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | <ol> | |
− | + | <li>Install the latest [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to DirectX 9, so it allows ReShade to work).</li> | |
− | + | <li>Install the latest [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} using DX9 API. Download standard shader packages.</li> | |
− | < | + | <li>Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\System\reshade.ini}} and edit the following parameters:</li> |
+ | <pre> | ||
[DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION] | [DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION] | ||
PreserveDepthBuffer=1 | PreserveDepthBuffer=1 | ||
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[GENERAL] | [GENERAL] | ||
PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2 | PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2 | ||
− | </ | + | </pre> |
− | + | <li>Enable and tune any bloom effect (e.g. PPFX Bloom). This will allow better quality bloom without blurring the picture.</li> | |
+ | </ol> | ||
− | {{++}} | + | '''Notes''' |
− | {{--}} MXAO, | + | {{++}} FXAA anti-aliasing and PPFX SSDO (Ambient Occlusion) can be enabled in Reshade. |
+ | {{--}} MXAO, ray-tracing and some other shaders can crash the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Vsync option not working | + | ===Vsync option not working=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= |
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # Copy D3D8.DLL from | + | # Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|\MS\x86\}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Jittery/Laggy movement=== | ===Jittery/Laggy movement=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use D8VK|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download the latest [https://github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk D8VK] (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan). |
− | # Copy D3D8.DLL from | + | # Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|x32}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} and overwrite any files, if asked. |
− | + | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{++}} Superior performance over d3d8to9. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Does not fix all jitter, some is unavoidable. | |
− | {{ii}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[ | + | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ profile introdution]. <br>Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ vorpx forum]. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>. | {{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code>|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-73#post-5013826|title=Guru3D's HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option. | # Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option. | ||
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-deadly-shadows-esrgan-pack Thief: Deadly Shadows ESRGAN Pack]==== | ||
+ | AI upscaled textures & cinematics for Thief: Deadly Shadows. Requires [https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-3-sneaky-upgrade Sneaky Upgrade] to play.<br> | ||
+ | Not only all the textures upscaled but also modified MatLib (material library) file included to add or restore normal maps for all the materials lacking them.<br> | ||
+ | Comes in two versions: | ||
+ | * Full pack - all the upscaled textures and modified MatLib. With this pack, the game may be slower to load | ||
+ | * Light pack - downscaled version of the full pack but with all the MatLib and normal files improvements. Loads much faster with better visuals than the original game | ||
+ | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 23:59, 29 January 2024
Developers | |
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Ion Storm | |
Publishers | |
2004-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Eidos-Montréal |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Russia | Noviy Disk |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 25, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth, Immersive sim |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian |
Series | Thief |
Thief | |
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Thief: The Dark Project | 1998 |
Thief II: The Metal Age | 2000 |
Thief: Deadly Shadows | 2004 |
The Dark Mod (unofficial spin-off) | 2009 |
Thief | 2014 |
Thief: Deadly Shadows is a singleplayer third-person and first-person stealth and immersive sim game in the Thief series.
The game was briefly developed by Looking Glass Studios in the few months between finishing Thief II: The Metal Age and the studio's shutdown in May 2000, and was picked up by Ion Storm Austin to which some of the original developers have moved. After release, the game received a single official patch.
The game does not suffer from significant issues when running out-of-the-box, but a set of community fixes and mods exists as part of the Sneaky Upgrade, which has become the de facto way of playing for most users.
General information
- TTLG Forums - Thief Series
- TTLG Forums - modding & mission design
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM disc check. The official editor contains the 1.1 executable with removed DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Manual, wallpapers, soundtrack, avatars and design sketches included. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch v1.1 is the latest retail patch. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI[citation needed] |
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Modifications
- A detailed tweak guide for gameplay, graphics and other aspects is available.
- Archived download for the rare DXtool needed at some point in guide
Sneaky Upgrade
- Includes "Thief 3 Gold", "The Minimalist Project" and "John P.'s texture pack" (all optional).
- Adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes compatibility issues.
- Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs.
- Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II. Increases the difficulty of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\Default.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\SaveGames[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Install the Sneaky Upgrade to unlock all resolutions in-game. | ||
Multi-monitor | Install the Sneaky Upgrade to unlock all resolutions in-game. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Install the Sneaky Upgrade and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to 1.0 .[2] |
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4K Ultra HD | Use Sneaky Upgrade. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Called MultiSampling (causes crashing and hanging); also see Use MultiSampling and Bloom together. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Certain issues with lockpicking and ladder above 60 FPS. Use Sneaky Upgrade to avoid this issue.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set vertical FOV in Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | A plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys; fixed with Sneaky Upgrade. | |
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration can be disabled with Sneaky Upgrade. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Set in Options, Control. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | If plugged in, a controller can occasionally cause auto-walking. Additionally, a plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys. |
Controller types |
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Mouse sensitivity
Set horizontal and vertical mouse sensitivities |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound Effects and Music | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Subtitles for all speech (disabled by default). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3,[4] EAX 4[5] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable. | |||
German | Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation by KGy. | |||
Italian | Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only; CD Expert. Translation. | |||
Russian | Official localization by Noviy Disk; local retail only. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, here. |
Issues fixed
Intro movie keeps repeating
- This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the Sneaky Upgrade.
Use the Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed] |
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Garrett starts floating in midair
Equip your bow and get ready to fire it, then press space to holster the arrow |
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Garrett gets stuck when lockpicking and trying to ladder
- Caused by an animation bug due to uncapped framerates.[6]
Use the Sneaky Upgrade |
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See Frame rate capping and apply a maximum frame rate of 100 or lower. |
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Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file
Use the Sneaky Upgrade |
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Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading
Use Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use MultiSampling and Bloom together
- MultiSampling and Bloom can't be both on at the same time; enabling either will disable the other one.
Enable both settings[7] |
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Notes
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Use Reshade's bloom without original game's bloom bluriness
- Bloom is enabled in-game, the image becomes blurry because of the original shader code. This can be bypassed using ReShade.
Enabling ReShade effect[8] |
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[DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION] PreserveDepthBuffer=1 [GENERAL] PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2 Notes
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Vsync option not working
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Jittery/Laggy movement
Use D8VK |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Other information
Enabling HBAO+ on Nvidia graphics cards
- Use the Ambient Occlusion flag
0x0000001E
withQuality
orHigh Quality
.
Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000001E [9]
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API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | DirectSound3D |
Modifications
Thief: Deadly Shadows ESRGAN Pack
AI upscaled textures & cinematics for Thief: Deadly Shadows. Requires Sneaky Upgrade to play.
Not only all the textures upscaled but also modified MatLib (material library) file included to add or restore normal maps for all the materials lacking them.
Comes in two versions:
- Full pack - all the upscaled textures and modified MatLib. With this pack, the game may be slower to load
- Light pack - downscaled version of the full pack but with all the MatLib and normal files improvements. Loads much faster with better visuals than the original game
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 device | EAX 4 compatible device (SoundBlaster Audigy/X-FI) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Thief: Deadly Shadows - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF
- ↑ Thief Deadly Shadows "VSync Fix" proposal - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GameSpy: Thief: Deadly Shadows - Volume I - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Discovering EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ in Thief: Deadly Shadows™ - SoundBlaster.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Thief 3: Deadly Shadows - lockpicking issue - last accessed on January 2024 - GOG Support Center
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 15 March 2013
- ↑ TTLG: Sneaky Upgrade discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Guru3D's HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread - last accessed on May 2023