Difference between revisions of "Thief II: The Metal Age"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2000-2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2000-2009}} | ||
− | {{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|Re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dark Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Dark Engine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-ii-the-metal-age|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-ii-the-metal-age|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{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}} | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|hltb = 10298 | |hltb = 10298 | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = thief-ii-the-metal-age |
+ | |mobygames = 1261 | ||
|wikipedia = Thief II: The Metal Age | |wikipedia = Thief II: The Metal Age | ||
|winehq = 1697 | |winehq = 1697 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was the final title by [[Company:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]], as the studio would shut down a mere two months after release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The retail version of the game has significant issues running out-of-the-box (e.g. stability, rendering, cutscene codec breaking after a few sessions). Several [[#Unofficial Patches|unofficial patches]] have been created over the years, most notably the [[#NewDark|NewDark]] engine and [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.ttlg.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=65 TTLG Forums - Thief Series] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.ttlg.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=85 TTLG Forums - modding & mission design] |
{{GOG.com links|1207659001|thief_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659001|thief_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211740/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211740/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} (use [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]] to remove). | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} (use [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]] to remove). | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CBJ73TO | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CBJ73TO | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_2_the_metal_age | DRM-free | Soundtrack, manual, "making of" video, reference card, avatars. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_2_the_metal_age | DRM-free | Uses T2Fix Lite 1.26. Soundtrack, manual, "making of" video, reference card, avatars included with purchase. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | thief-ii-the-metal-age | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | thief-ii-the-metal-age | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | thief-ii-the-metal-age | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | thief-ii-the-metal-age | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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NewDark is an fan-developed update patch to the Dark Engine that gets Thief II: The Metal Age to run on modern systems. | NewDark is an fan-developed update patch to the Dark Engine that gets Thief II: The Metal Age to run on modern systems. | ||
{{ii}} T2Fix already includes the latest version of NewDark. | {{ii}} T2Fix already includes the latest version of NewDark. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.gog.com/forum/thief_series/legacy_olddark_patches_for_thief_1_2 OldDark Legacy Patch]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows the original (aka OldDark) engine to run on modern systems. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also available for [[Thief: The Dark Project|Thief: Gold]] | ||
+ | {{--}} Not as stable as NewDark, but more true to the original experience. | ||
====[https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149669 T2Fix]==== | ====[https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149669 T2Fix]==== | ||
T2Fix is an "upgrade" patch that updates the game with [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140085 NewDark], which improves compatibility on modern systems. | T2Fix is an "upgrade" patch that updates the game with [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140085 NewDark], which improves compatibility on modern systems. | ||
{{++}} Features many mission fixes and optional texture mods. | {{++}} Features many mission fixes and optional texture mods. | ||
− | {{--}} The GOG release has an out-of-date, | + | {{--}} The GOG release has an out-of-date, lite version of this patch. |
+ | {{--}} Unlike the GOG release, the Steam release does not use T2Fix. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Restart the current mission (or progress to the next one) after patch installation, otherwise various issues may manifest, such as torches that do not properly go out when extinguished. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Tell intro not to play|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Tell intro not to play|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open {{file|cam.cfg}} using | + | # Open {{file|cam.cfg}} using a text editor. |
# Add the line <code>skip_intro</code> to the file and save it. | # Add the line <code>skip_intro</code> to the file and save it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Scale UI accurately=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=UI scales incorrectly at higher resolutions|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|cam_ext.cfg}} using a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>;d3d_disp_scaled_2d_overlay 64</code> to <code>d3d_disp_scaled_2d_overlay 64</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use NewDark|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use NewDark|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]] and set the resolution you want in-game. | # Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]] and set the resolution you want in-game. | ||
− | # If | + | # If the proper FOV is not detected, go to the installation folder and edit {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
− | # Change <code>;fov 90</code> to <code>fov ##</code> with the FOV | + | # Change <code>;fov 90</code> to <code>fov ##</code> with the desired FOV. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and relaunch the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | # Install [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>;force_windowed</code> to <code>force_windowed</code>. | # Change <code>;force_windowed</code> to <code>force_windowed</code>. | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and set the chosen resolution in-game. |
{{ii}} For [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen windowed]] mode choose the desktop resolution in-game. | {{ii}} For [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen windowed]] mode choose the desktop resolution in-game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
− | # Change <code>;vsync_mode 0</code> to <code>vsync_mode 0</code> and save | + | # Change <code>;vsync_mode 0</code> to <code>vsync_mode 0</code> and save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set frame rate and ensure correct game speed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set frame rate and ensure correct game speed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
− | # Change <code>framerate_cap 100.0</code> to <code>framerate_cap ###</code> with the | + | # Change <code>framerate_cap 100.0</code> to <code>framerate_cap ###</code> with the desired framerate. |
# Change <code>;phys_freq 60</code> to <code>phys_freq 60</code> | # Change <code>;phys_freq 60</code> to <code>phys_freq 60</code> | ||
# For more than 250 FPS change <code>SlowFrame 4</code> to <code>;SlowFrame 4</code> | # For more than 250 FPS change <code>SlowFrame 4</code> to <code>;SlowFrame 4</code> | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = No game-managed mouse acceleration. In addition, Windows mouse acceleration can be disabled in-game by adding <code>use_raw_mouse_input</code> to | + | |acceleration option notes = No game-managed mouse acceleration. In addition, Windows mouse acceleration can be disabled in-game by adding <code>use_raw_mouse_input</code> to {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Default sensitivity is very high. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Default sensitivity is very high. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D (alpha demo only<ref> | + | |eax support notes = A3D (alpha demo only<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=58234|title=SB Live! and A3D 1.0 • VOGONS|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>). EAX 2. See [[#EAX support|EAX support]]. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = All in-game music is original. However, the German credits video has the track "Accingite Vos" by Subway to Sally; the international version is muted entirely. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/780-thief-2-the-metal-age-german-patch/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/thief-2/thief-2/14 #1 by Gmiki], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/thief-2/thief-2/730 #2 by KGy]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/thief-2/thief-2/14 #1 by Gmiki], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/thief-2/thief-2/730 #2 by KGy]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1622372162 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=274247277 this] for digital versions. Fan translation is also available [https://www.darkfate.org/view/details/translates/thief2 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translations by ''Clan Dlan'': | ||
+ | * Thief 2 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2239-thief-2-spanish-translation/ download], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-YbdZYqGyNz2G_QEFcQgM7j0bXy8CGv/view?usp=share_link mirror] (From ''Clan Dlan'' archives). | ||
+ | * ''Thief2X/Shadows of the Metal Age'' unofficial expansion, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m70lk0B4UBr8_qewxAEPxulftrloOdNS/view?usp=share_link download]. | ||
+ | * Mods: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/10sh-oju14W_xqJ2-8eBOPSRnBbWA4_P-/view?usp=share_link The Seven Sisters], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vcr8y4aTf57ldOKRhWtj9wLOtqajE6Ad/view?usp=share_link Lord Alan's Fortress]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{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, [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/darkglyphs here]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
− | {{ii}} T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]; use the included | + | {{ii}} T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]; use the included {{file|thief2.exe}} and patch with [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121449 DDFix]. |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crashes on multi-core systems=== | ===Crashes on multi-core systems=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually disable cores for Thief 2|fix= | ||
+ | # When launching the game, {{key|Ctrl}}-{{key|Alt}}-{{key|Del}} out of the game | ||
+ | # Go to the Processes tab of Task Manager | ||
+ | # Right click on the process "THIEF2.EXE" | ||
+ | # Select "Set Affinity..." | ||
+ | # Uncheck all cores except one then click OK | ||
+ | # Close Task Manager and return to the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} T2Fix does this automatically, as well as fixing game files to run the game on modern systems | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Install T2Fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install T2Fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
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Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
− | If | + | If the gamma still can not be changed: |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>;d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code> to <code>d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code>. | # Change <code>;d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code> to <code>d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code>. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|USER.cfg}}. |
# Add the line <code>small_portal_repel</code>. | # Add the line <code>small_portal_repel</code>. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code> to <code>;d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code>. | # Change <code>d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code> to <code>;d3d_disp_no_rgb10_buf</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=T2Fix and config tweak|{{Refurl|url=https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=ujoki04u79ugbqijdebdgk94cg&topic=106.msg47055#msg47055|date=February 2024}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install NewDark via [[#TFix|TFix]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>framerate_cap 100.0</code> to <code>framerate_cap 70.0</code> | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Go to [http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html this website]. | # Go to [http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html this website]. | ||
# Follow the instructions on the site. | # Follow the instructions on the site. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=T2Fix and config tweak|ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install NewDark via [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|cam_ext.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>;d3d_disp_limit_gpu_frames 1 1</code> to <code>d3d_disp_limit_gpu_frames 1 1</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The game asks for the CD even if it is inserted or mounted=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file||fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|DARKINST.CFG}} file with Notepad or other text editor | ||
+ | # Replace the contents with: | ||
+ | |||
+ | install_path {{P|game}} <br> | ||
+ | language english <br> | ||
+ | resname_base {{P|game}}\res <br> | ||
+ | load_path {{P|game}} <br> | ||
+ | script_module_path {{P|game}} <br> | ||
+ | movie_path {{P|game}}\movies <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | 4. Save the file | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 6 | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 9 requires [[#T2Fix|NewDark/T2Fix]]. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit cam_ext.cfg|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit cam_ext.cfg|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\cam_ext.cfg}} with a text editor. |
# Find the line ''';bob_factor 0.3'''. | # Find the line ''';bob_factor 0.3'''. | ||
# Remove the semicolon and set the value to 0. | # Remove the semicolon and set the value to 0. | ||
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====Texture mods==== | ====Texture mods==== | ||
− | ''' | + | <br>'''[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141621 Enhancement Pack 2.0]'''<br/> |
− | + | An updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in [[#T2Fix|T2Fix]] and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of many but not all original textures and objects. Also works with [[Thief: The Dark Project|Thief Gold/The Dark Project]]. | |
− | ''' | + | <br>'''[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144312 The Necro Age]'''<br/> |
− | + | Very similar to the Enhancement Pack 2, but focuses on giving the game a slightly darker, noir look. Somewhere between the EP2 and HD Mod in lore-accuracy. Also works with [[Thief: The Dark Project|Thief Gold/The Dark Project]]. | |
− | ''' | + | <br>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-2-hd-texture-mod Thief 2 HD Texture Mod]'''<br/> |
− | + | Adds new textures and effects to all original missions. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.). | |
− | '''Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack'''<br/> | + | <br>'''[https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150188 Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack] ([https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-ii-esrgan-pack mirror])'''<br/> |
Thief II: The Metal Age textures upscaled 4x using AI, more accurate to the original textures than other texture packs, but of less resolution than the alternatives. | Thief II: The Metal Age textures upscaled 4x using AI, more accurate to the original textures than other texture packs, but of less resolution than the alternatives. | ||
It is far higher in resolution and detail than the original textures however. Provides more vanilla looking but HD look for the game. | It is far higher in resolution and detail than the original textures however. Provides more vanilla looking but HD look for the game. | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | <br>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-2x-esrgan-texture-pack Thief 2X ESRGAN Texture Pack]'''<br/> |
− | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-2x-esrgan-texture-pack AI upscaled textures | + | AI upscaled textures for unofficial Thief II expansion - [http://www.thief2x.com/ Thief 2X: Shadows of the Metal Age]. Includes upscaled textures and HQ Paintings Pack. |
− | '''Thief 2 HQ Paintings Pack'''<br/> | + | <br>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-esrgan-pack/addons/thief-12-hq-paintings-v1 Thief 2 HQ Paintings Pack]'''<br/> |
Standalone addition to the ESRGAN mod for [[Thief Gold]] and Thief II: The Metal Age. All paintings from the game being manually recreated using real life originals from online galleries in HQ 1024x1024 resolution. Could be used with any other modifications. | Standalone addition to the ESRGAN mod for [[Thief Gold]] and Thief II: The Metal Age. All paintings from the game being manually recreated using real life originals from online galleries in HQ 1024x1024 resolution. Could be used with any other modifications. | ||
− | |||
====Additional mods==== | ====Additional mods==== | ||
− | ''' | + | <br>'''[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119405 Sound effects enhancement pack]'''<br/> |
− | [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119405 | + | Provides cleaned up and resampled sound files for [[Thief Gold]] and Thief II. The quality difference is particularly noticeable when wearing headphones. |
− | '''Filtered Cinematics pack'''<br/> | + | <br>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-ii-esrgan-pack/addons/thief-ii-esrgan-sd-cinematics-pack-v2 Filtered Cinematics pack]'''<br/> |
− | Video Pack provides filtered cinematics with 15 | + | Video Pack provides filtered cinematics with 15 to 30 fps conversion, compression artifacts removal and deinterlacing some of the original videos. Requires [https://www.moddb.com/mods/t2fix T2Fix] to work. |
It's a part of the Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack, but can be installed standalone. | It's a part of the Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack, but can be installed standalone. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br>'''[https://www.moddb.com/games/thief-ii-the-metal-age/downloads/thief-2x-v11 Thief 2 - T2X: Shadows of the Metal Age v1.1]'''<br/> | ||
+ | Addon/expansion larger than the original | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP, Vista | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 7 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GHz | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = 9 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows |
Revision as of 18:59, 14 February 2024
Developers | |
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Looking Glass Studios | |
Publishers | |
2000-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Eidos-Montréal |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Russia | Noviy Disk |
Engines | |
Dark Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | 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 II: The Metal Age is a singleplayer first-person stealth and immersive sim game in the Thief series.
The game was the final title by Looking Glass Studios, as the studio would shut down a mere two months after release.
The retail version of the game has significant issues running out-of-the-box (e.g. stability, rendering, cutscene codec breaking after a few sessions). Several unofficial patches have been created over the years, most notably the NewDark engine and T2Fix.
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 | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] (use T2Fix to remove). | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Uses T2Fix Lite 1.26. Soundtrack, manual, "making of" video, reference card, avatars included with purchase. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Manual can be found in the installation folder. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo pre-patched with NewDark is available.
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patches
NewDark
NewDark is an fan-developed update patch to the Dark Engine that gets Thief II: The Metal Age to run on modern systems.
- T2Fix already includes the latest version of NewDark.
OldDark Legacy Patch
- Allows the original (aka OldDark) engine to run on modern systems.
- Also available for Thief: Gold
- Not as stable as NewDark, but more true to the original experience.
T2Fix
T2Fix is an "upgrade" patch that updates the game with NewDark, which improves compatibility on modern systems.
- Features many mission fixes and optional texture mods.
- The GOG release has an out-of-date, lite version of this patch.
- Unlike the GOG release, the Steam release does not use T2Fix.
- Restart the current mission (or progress to the next one) after patch installation, otherwise various issues may manifest, such as torches that do not properly go out when extinguished.
Skip intro videos
Tell intro not to play[citation needed] |
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Scale UI accurately
UI scales incorrectly at higher resolutions[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211740/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Configuration files are:
cam.cfg
(basic settings, resolution),cam_ext.cfg
(NewDark advanced settings),cam_mod.ini
(Mod and fan mission options),install.cfg
anduser.bnd
(key bindings).
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211740/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Fan mission saves are kept in the mission's folder.
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 T2Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Install T2Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Install T2Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Install T2Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install T2Fix. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install T2Fix. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later use T2Fix. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use NewDark[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing T2Fix enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Set frame rate and ensure correct game speed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No game-managed mouse acceleration. In addition, Windows mouse acceleration can be disabled in-game by adding use_raw_mouse_input to cam_ext.cfg . |
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Mouse sensitivity | Default sensitivity is very high. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Go to Options, Controls and set Joystick: On. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Limited remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master volume and ambient sound (usually controls background music in addition to atmospheric sound effects, like machinery). | |
Surround sound | See EAX support. | |
Subtitles | Supported since NewDark 1.22. T2Fix includes the subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D (alpha demo only[3]). EAX 2. See EAX support. | |
Royalty free audio | All in-game music is original. However, the German credits video has the track "Accingite Vos" by Subway to Sally; the international version is muted entirely. |
EAX support
- Install T2Fix.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | For subtitles use the English subtitles patch. | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, #1 by Gmiki, #2 by KGy. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. Download this for digital versions. Fan translation is also available here. | |||
Spanish | Fan translations by Clan Dlan:
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Turkish | Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, here. |
Network
- T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or T2Fix; use the included
thief2.exe
and patch with DDFix.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op Use T2 Multiplayer Beta. |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op Use T2 Multiplayer Beta. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See install/setup instructions. | ||
iZ3D | See install/setup instructions. | ||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.Game profile has not been confirmed to be 3D yet. |
Issues fixed
Crashes on multi-core systems
Manually disable cores for Thief 2 |
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- T2Fix does this automatically, as well as fixing game files to run the game on modern systems
Install T2Fix[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix. |
Videos do not play
Install T2Fix[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix. |
Gamma slider has no effect on gamma/brightness
T2Fix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix. If the gamma still can not be changed:
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Lag and stuttering
Add a line to user.cfg |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix.
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T2Fix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix.
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T2Fix and config tweak |
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Install NewDark via TFix.
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Laggy/jittery mouse input
Use MarkC's Mouse Acceleration Fix |
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T2Fix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix.
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The game asks for the CD even if it is inserted or mounted
Edit the config file |
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install_path <path-to-game> 4. Save the file |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | Direct3D 9 requires NewDark/T2Fix. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | OpenAL requires NewDark/T2Fix. |
View bob
- By default, Thief II: The Metal Age has view bob that may cause motion sickness.
Edit cam_ext.cfg[citation needed] |
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bob_factor 0.0 |
Mods
AngelLoader
- Standalone FM loader where you can manage, install, and play all of your FMs in one place.
- Supports Thief 1, Thief 2, Thief: Deadly Shadows and System Shock 2.
- Well maintained and open source.
Fan Missions
A large number of Fan Missions, many of very high quality, have been produced for the Thief games.
- A categorised list is available here.
- A pre-patched version of Thief2X, the fan-made expansion pack for Thief 2, can be downloaded here (choose the 'ZIP-archive' link).
Running Fan Missions[citation needed] |
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Texture mods
Enhancement Pack 2.0
An updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in T2Fix and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of many but not all original textures and objects. Also works with Thief Gold/The Dark Project.
The Necro Age
Very similar to the Enhancement Pack 2, but focuses on giving the game a slightly darker, noir look. Somewhere between the EP2 and HD Mod in lore-accuracy. Also works with Thief Gold/The Dark Project.
Thief 2 HD Texture Mod
Adds new textures and effects to all original missions. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.).
Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack (mirror)
Thief II: The Metal Age textures upscaled 4x using AI, more accurate to the original textures than other texture packs, but of less resolution than the alternatives.
It is far higher in resolution and detail than the original textures however. Provides more vanilla looking but HD look for the game.
Thief 2X ESRGAN Texture Pack
AI upscaled textures for unofficial Thief II expansion - Thief 2X: Shadows of the Metal Age. Includes upscaled textures and HQ Paintings Pack.
Thief 2 HQ Paintings Pack
Standalone addition to the ESRGAN mod for Thief Gold and Thief II: The Metal Age. All paintings from the game being manually recreated using real life originals from online galleries in HQ 1024x1024 resolution. Could be used with any other modifications.
Additional mods
Sound effects enhancement pack
Provides cleaned up and resampled sound files for Thief Gold and Thief II. The quality difference is particularly noticeable when wearing headphones.
Filtered Cinematics pack
Video Pack provides filtered cinematics with 15 to 30 fps conversion, compression artifacts removal and deinterlacing some of the original videos. Requires T2Fix to work.
It's a part of the Thief 2 ESRGAN Texture Pack, but can be installed standalone.
Thief 2 - T2X: Shadows of the Metal Age v1.1
Addon/expansion larger than the original
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GHz |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 48 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 100% DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card | Creative EAX 2.0-compliant sound card Aureal A3D 2.0-compliant sound card |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
- NewDark's system requirements - and by association those for GOG.com's Windows release - are higher than the original requirements listed here.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (211740) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ SB Live! and A3D 1.0 • VOGONS - last accessed on 9 June 2023