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Difference between revisions of "Thief: Deadly Shadows"

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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=240 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
  
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== Availability ==
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==Availability==
 
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==Improvements==
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==Essential improvements==
 
===v1.1 Patch (retail)===
 
===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.
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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.
 
{{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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===Skip intro movies===
 
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===Mods===
 
{{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].
 
{{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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====The Minimalist Project====
 
[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.
 
[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.
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Game data==
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}}
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin                =
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|origin notes          =
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|steam cloud          = false
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|steam cloud notes    =
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|uplay                =
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|uplay notes          =
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|gamesave manager      = true
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|gamesave manager notes=
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==Video settings==
 
[[File:Thief Deadly Shadows video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
 
[[File:Thief Deadly Shadows video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|120hz                      = false
 
|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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|120hz notes                = Refresh rates above 60 Hz cause [[#Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders|lock picking and ladder issues]].
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
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==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
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== Issues fixed ==
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==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133946 Through The Looking Glass forum].
 
{{ii}} A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133946 Through The Looking Glass forum].
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/TDS_1.html here].
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/TDS_1.html here].
  
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=== Intro movie keeps repeating ===
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===Intro movie keeps repeating===
 
{{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]].
  
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=== Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders ===
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===Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders===
 
{{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
 
{{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
  
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=== Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading ===
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===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Sneaky Upgrade}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Sneaky Upgrade}}
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=== Use MultiSampling and Bloom together ===
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===Use MultiSampling and Bloom together===
 
{{ii}} Deadly Shadows doesn't allow you to set both MultiSampling and Bloom in-game; enabling either will disable the other one.
 
{{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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|minOS    = 2000, XP
 
|minOS    = 2000, XP
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|minproc  = Pentium 4 1.5 GHz (or AMD Athlon XP equivalent)
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|minproc  = Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
 
|minmem  = 256 MB
 
|minmem  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 3 GB
 
|minHD    = 3 GB
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|minGPU   = Shader Model 1.1
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|minVRAM  = 64 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0
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|minSM    = 1.1
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|recproc  = Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
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|recmem   = 512 MB
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|recVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recDX    = 9.0
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|recSM    = 1.1
 
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{{References}}
 
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Revision as of 22:28, 3 November 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.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Essential 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.

Skip 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.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.

Template:Audio 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

Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading

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

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible
Shader model 1.1 support		 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible
Shader model 1.1 support

References