Difference between revisions of "Thief II: The Metal Age"
Tafferwocky (talk | contribs) (→Video settings: 4k, Ultra-widescreen and internalised links) |
Tafferwocky (talk | contribs) (Internalised + added more links) |
||
Line 98: | Line 98: | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | {{Image|Thief 2 Video settings.png|In-game video options (With Tafferpatcher)}} | + | {{Image|Thief 2 Video settings.png|In-game video options (With [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]])}} |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-ii-metal-age | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-ii-metal-age | ||
Line 209: | Line 209: | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
− | {{Image|Thief 2 Audio settings.png|Audio options (With Tafferpatcher)}} | + | {{Image|Thief 2 Audio settings.png|Audio options (With [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]])}} |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
Line 230: | Line 230: | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}} | ||
− | # Install NewDark using [ | + | # Install NewDark using [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]]. |
# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL 2.1.0.0]. | # Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL 2.1.0.0]. | ||
# In the game go to Options, Audio, and change Hardware Acceleration to OpenAL. EAX can now be used. | # In the game go to Options, Audio, and change Hardware Acceleration to OpenAL. EAX can now be used. | ||
Line 237: | Line 237: | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{ii}} Use [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124169 T2 Multiplayer Beta] for multiplayer support. | {{ii}} Use [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124169 T2 Multiplayer Beta] for multiplayer support. | ||
− | {{ii}} T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or [ | + | {{ii}} T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]]; use the included <code>thief2.exe</code> and patch with [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121449 DDFix]. |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
Line 275: | Line 275: | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install Tafferpatcher}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Tafferpatcher}} | ||
− | Install NewDark via [ | + | Install NewDark via [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]]. |
}} | }} | ||
Line 281: | Line 281: | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install Tafferpatcher}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Tafferpatcher}} | ||
− | Install NewDark via [ | + | Install NewDark via [[#Tafferpatcher|Tafferpatcher]]. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 2 November 2015
Developers | |
---|---|
Looking Glass Studios | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Dark Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2000 |
Thief | |
---|---|
Thief: The Dark Project | 1998 |
Thief II: The Metal Age | 2000 |
Thief: Deadly Shadows | 2004 |
The Dark Mod (unofficial spin-off) | 2009 |
Thief | 2014 |
Key points
- Tafferpatcher improves compatibility with modern systems.
General information
- A Wiki for the classic Thief games
- TTLG Forums - Thief Series
- TTLG Forums - modding & mission design
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc disc check (removed by Tafferpatcher). | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Soundtrack, manual, "making of" video, reference card, avatars. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Manual can be found in game's folder. |
- A demo pre-patched with NewDark is available.
Essential improvements
Tafferpatcher
Tafferpatcher installs NewDark, which improves compatibility on modern systems. Also contains mission fixes and optional texture mods. The GOG release has an out-of-date, stripped-down version of this patch.
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 from this thread.
Instructions |
---|
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
---|
Texture mods
Enhancement Pack 2.0
The Enhancement Pack 2.0 is an updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in Tafferpatcher and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with Thief Gold/The Dark Project.
The Necro Age
The Necro Age pack is 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
The 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.).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211740/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 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 |
---|---|
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211740/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Fan mission saves are kept in the mission's folder.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
---|
Windowed
Instructions |
---|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing Tafferpatcher enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
Instructions |
---|
High frame rate
Instructions |
---|
Input settings
Audio settings
EAX support
- Thief II features enhanced 3D sound effects that originally required a Creative sound card with special EAX drivers. To use EAX effects on modern systems, do the following:
Instructions |
---|
Network
- Use T2 Multiplayer Beta for multiplayer support.
- T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or Tafferpatcher; use the included
thief2.exe
and patch with DDFix.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 2-8 | Co-op |
||
Online play | 2-8 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crashes on multi-core systems
Instructions |
---|
Videos do not play
Instructions |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6, 9 | DirectX 9 requires NewDark/Tafferpatcher. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | OpenAL requires NewDark/Tafferpatcher. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 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% Direct X 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- Windows
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)