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==Improvements==
 
==Improvements==
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===v1.1 Patch===
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===v1.1 Patch (retail)===
 
The latest retail patch is [http://www.fileplanet.com/142083/140000/fileinfo/Thief:-Deadly-Shadows-v1.1-Patch v1.1]. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
 
The latest retail patch is [http://www.fileplanet.com/142083/140000/fileinfo/Thief:-Deadly-Shadows-v1.1-Patch v1.1]. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
  
 
===Sneaky Upgrade===
 
===Sneaky Upgrade===
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The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607 Sneaky Upgrade patch] adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support, improves fan mission compatibility and includes adjustments for performance and stability.
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{{++}} The [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607 Sneaky Upgrade] adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes compatibility issues.
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{{ii}} If you have previously used T3FovPatch, run it again and select 4:3, otherwise the Sneaky Upgrade FOV aspect ratio fixes will be incorrect.
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{{ii}} If you have used T3FovPatch run it again and select 4:3 otherwise Sneaky Upgrade's changes will be incorrect.
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=== Disable intro movies ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI}}
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Go to the <code>System</code> folder and open <code>DEFAULT.INI</code>.
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# Change <code>ShowIntroMovies=True</code> to <code>ShowIntroMovies=False</code>
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# Save your changes.
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=== Mods ===
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{{ii}} A detailed forum thread for mods and enhancements is available on the [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2715838 Steam Users' Forums].
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==== The Minimalist Project ====
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[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103273 The Minimalist Project] aims to provide an experience more like [[Thief: The Dark Project]] and [[Thief II]] and also make the game more challenging in general. This is achieved by various game changes, such as fatigue, removal of 3rd person camera, choice of mission play style and various others.
  
 
== Video settings ==
 
== Video settings ==
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|oculus rift                = unknown
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|oculus rift notes          =
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|120hz                      = false
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|120hz notes                = Refresh rates above 60Hz cause [[#Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders|lock picking and ladder issues]].
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|color blind                = unknown
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|acceleration_option        =false
 
|acceleration_option        =false
 
|acceleration_option_notes  =No mouse speed option in-game. Mouse speed seems to be also dependent on FPS.
 
|acceleration_option_notes  =No mouse speed option in-game. Mouse speed seems to be also dependent on FPS.
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|controller_support        =false
 
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== Mods ==
 
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{{ii}} A detailed forum thread for mods and enhancements is available on the [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2715838 Steam Users' Forums].
 
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=== Thief 3: Minimalist Age ===
 
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Probably one of the most popular mods is Thief 3 Minimalist, which aims to provide an experience more like Thief 1 and 2 or more difficult in general. This is achieved by various game changes, such as fatigue, removal of 3rd person camera, choice of mission play style and various others. For more details visit [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103273 ttlg forums]. The mod is available at [http://www.shacknews.com/file/8276/the-minimalist-project-141 shack news].
 
  
 
== Issues fixed ==
 
== Issues fixed ==
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=== Intro movie keeps repeating ===
 
=== Intro movie keeps repeating ===
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This problem is caused by the game using more than one core (such as on dual-core or quad-core CPUs).
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{{ii}} This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
  
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=== Disable intro movies ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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You can disable the intro clips and load straight to the main menu by following the steps below:
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use Sneaky Upgrade}}
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Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
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*Locate the '''DEFAULT.INI''' file found in <pre>C:\your_install_path\Thief Deadly Shadows\System</pre>. Create a backup of the untouched version if you like, then open it in a text editor (e.g. Notepad).
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=== Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders ===
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*Search for '''PCSTARTUP''' and change '''ShowIntroMovies=True''' to '''False'''. Save and close it. Now the intro should not play.
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{{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
  
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==== Option - Dark Engine Fix ====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120790 Dark Engine Fix], also known as DEF, can be used to load the game on a single core. Also works for the rest of the [[Thief]] series, their demos and also [[Silent Hill 2]].
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>[http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=66716 *BUG* Ladder/Lockpicking - Eidos Forums]</ref>}}
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# Enable Vsync in-game.
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# Ensure your in-game resolution has a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
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# If problems persist disable Vsync in-game and force in the graphics card control panel instead.<ref>http://forums.eidosgames.com/showpost.php?p=701415&postcount=15</ref>
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=== Lockpicking and ladder stuck bug ===
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=== Use MultiSampling and Bloom together ===
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One of the most game breaking and annoying bugs is this one. Normally, Garrett will move closer to the lock, as soon as you interact with it and when he reaches a certain position, the lock picking UI will appear. The same is true for ladders. However, when experiencing this bug, Garrett will not move closer in a smoother fashion. Either Garrett will appear to be stuck in the air or move closer to his destination in a frame by frame like fashion. However, this is no frame rate issue, because environmental effects will still be displayed, actors will still move and the movement head bob is also active. This makes is very hard and sometimes impossible to interact with ladders and locks, thus this bug can even make a playthrough impossible.  
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{{ii}} Deadly Shadows doesn't allow you to set both MultiSampling and Bloom in-game; enabling either will disable the other one.
  
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The only known solution is to force a low frame rate. 60 fps seems to be ideal. If you have a 60Hz display, you can go ahead and activate VSync. If you have a display with a higher refresh rate, you may have to reduce the refresh rate of the monitor to 60Hz via your operation systems' options. One person also reported that the ingame VSync option didn't work for him, so he successfully forced VSync via the NVidia control panel. More information at the eidos games forum: http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=66716. The known solution was also posted in this thread, by [http://forums.eidosgames.com/showpost.php?p=701415&postcount=15 Berry's message].
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable both settings}}
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=== Use MultiSampling and Bloom together ===
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# Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled).
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Deadly Shadows doesn't allow you to set both MultiSampling and Bloom in-game; enabling either will disable the other one. To get around this, enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled) and force anti-aliasing through your video card's control panel. Both effects will now display together.
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# Force anti-aliasing through your graphics card's control panel.
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# Both effects will now display together.
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 02:50, 10 September 2013

Thief: Deadly Shadows
Thief: Deadly Shadows cover
Developers
Ion Storm
Publishers
Eidos Interactive
Square Enix
Engines
Unreal Engine 2
Release dates
Windows May 25, 2004
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Thief: Deadly Shadows on Wikipedia
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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

The Sneaky Upgrade adds widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes various issues.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Improvements

v1.1 Patch (retail)

The latest retail patch is v1.1. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.

Sneaky Upgrade

The Sneaky Upgrade adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes compatibility issues.
If you have used T3FovPatch run it again and select 4:3 otherwise Sneaky Upgrade's changes will be incorrect.

Disable intro movies

Instructions

Mods

A detailed forum thread for mods and enhancements is available on the Steam Users' Forums.

The Minimalist Project

The Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II and also make the game more challenging in general. This is achieved by various game changes, such as fatigue, removal of 3rd person camera, choice of mission play style and various others.

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues fixed

A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the Through The Looking Glass forum.
TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Intro movie keeps repeating

This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the Sneaky Upgrade.
Instructions

Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders

This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
Instructions

Use MultiSampling and Bloom together

Deadly Shadows doesn't allow you to set both MultiSampling and Bloom in-game; enabling either will disable the other one.
Instructions

References