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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check |[[#TFix|TFix]] removes the CD check.}} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B002LVUKIS | DRM-free | Almost exclusively available as part of the Complete Collection which also includes Thief II and Thief: Deadly Shadows.}} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B002LVUKIS | DRM-free | Almost exclusively available as part of the Complete Collection which also includes Thief II and Thief: Deadly Shadows.}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5FO | Steam |}} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5FO | Steam |}} | ||
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===GoldToDark=== | ===GoldToDark=== | ||
| − | + | [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140679 GoldToDark] is a patch that will convert Thief Gold into the original Thief: The Dark Project. This must be used on a clean installation of Thief Gold. [[#TFix|TFix]] can be installed thereafter and should correctly detect that you are using The Dark Project instead of Thief Gold. | |
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| + | ===Fan Missions=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Running Fan Missions}} | ||
| + | # Install [[#TFix|TFix]], then open <code>cam_mod.ini</code> and change the line <code>;fm</code> to <code>fm</code>. | ||
| + | # Start FM Selector using your normal Thief Gold shortcut. | ||
| + | # Select a folder for installed missions and an FM archive path when prompted. | ||
| + | # To install a mission, drop its zip file (do not extract it) into your chosen archive path, start the selector, double click the mission/zip file name and select 'Ok'. | ||
| + | # Launch the mission by double clicking the name again. To skip Fan Missions and launch the original game select 'Skip FM' in the lower-left corner. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Tell intro not to play}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Tell intro not to play}} | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open <code>cam.cfg</code> in the game folder, using Notepad. |
# 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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Texture mods== | ==Texture mods== | ||
===Enhancement Pack 2.0=== | ===Enhancement Pack 2.0=== | ||
| − | The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141621 Enhancement Pack 2.0] is an updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in TFix and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with [ | + | The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141621 Enhancement Pack 2.0] is an updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in [[#TFix|TFix]] and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with [[Thief II: The Metal Age| Thief 2]]. |
===The Necro Project=== | ===The Necro Project=== | ||
| − | The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144312 Necro Project] 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 [ | + | The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144312 Necro Project] 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 2: The Metal Age| Thief 2]]. |
===Thief Gold HD Texture Mod=== | ===Thief Gold HD Texture Mod=== | ||
| − | The [http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod Thief Gold HD Texture Mod] adds | + | The [http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod Thief Gold HD Texture Mod] adds new textures, effects and enemy skins to all original missions. Significantly alters the game's graphical style (far more than the two packs above). Only compatible with Thief Gold. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.). An [http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod/forum/thread/thief-gold-hd-mod-faq FAQ with installation steps] is available. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Configuration files are: | + | {{ii}} Configuration files are: <code>cam.cfg</code> (basic settings, resolution), <code>cam_ext.cfg</code> (NewDark advanced settings), <code>cam_mod.ini</code> (Mod and fan mission options), <code>install.cfg</code> and <code>user.bnd</code> (key bindings). |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVES}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVES}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fan mission saves are kept in the mission's folder. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Installing [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix] enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be | + | {{ii}} Installing [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix] enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |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 <code>cam_ext.cfg</code>. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Default sensitivity is very high. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master volume and ambient sound (usually controls background music in addition to atmospheric sound effects, like machinery). |
|surround sound = hackable | |surround sound = hackable | ||
|surround sound notes = See [[#EAX support|EAX support]]. Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. | |surround sound notes = See [[#EAX support|EAX support]]. Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. | ||
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|closed captions = hackable | |closed captions = hackable | ||
|closed captions notes = Ditto. | |closed captions notes = Ditto. | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = unknown |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 26 September 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Looking Glass Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Eidos Interactive | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Dark Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 30, 1998 |
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| 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 |
This page is for the original game. For the 2014 reboot, see Thief (2014).
Key points
- TFix fixes problems running the game on modern systems.
General information
- A wiki for the classic Thief games
- TTLG Forums - Thief Series
- 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 |
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| Retail | |
TFix removes the CD check. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Almost exclusively available as part of the Complete Collection which also includes Thief II and Thief: Deadly Shadows. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Sold as Thief: Gold. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Sold as Thief: Gold. | |
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- An updated version of the original demos is available.
Version differences
- Thief Gold includes extra missions and some other enhancements.
Essential improvements
TFix
TFix updates the game with NewDark for modern systems. Also contains fixes for the original missions and optional texture mods. The GoG release has an out-of-date, stripped-down version of this patch.
GoldToDark
GoldToDark is a patch that will convert Thief Gold into the original Thief: The Dark Project. This must be used on a clean installation of Thief Gold. TFix can be installed thereafter and should correctly detect that you are using The Dark Project instead of Thief Gold.
Fan Missions
| Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Texture mods
Enhancement Pack 2.0
The Enhancement Pack 2.0 is an updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in TFix and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with Thief 2.
The Necro Project
The Necro Project 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 2.
Thief Gold HD Texture Mod
The Thief Gold HD Texture Mod adds new textures, effects and enemy skins to all original missions. Significantly alters the game's graphical style (far more than the two packs above). Only compatible with Thief Gold. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.). An FAQ with installation steps is available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211600/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.cfganduser.bnd(key bindings).
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211600/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 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 settings
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Windowed
| Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing TFix enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
| Instructions |
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High frame rate
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
EAX support
- Thief 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 |
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Issues fixed
- A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the Through The Looking Glass forum.
Crashes on multi-core systems
| Instructions |
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Videos do not play
| Instructions |
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Retail version won't install
- Owners of the original disc version may encounter problems when attempting to install on modern operating systems.[1]
| Instructions |
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- Thief has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz single core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
- These are for Thief Gold. The original version of the game may have slightly different requirements.
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 (211600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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