Difference between revisions of "Thief: Deadly Shadows"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Go to the <code>System</code> folder and open <code>DEFAULT.INI</code>. | # Go to the <code>System</code> folder and open <code>DEFAULT.INI</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
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# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | # Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | ||
# Run the game and set your resolution. | # Run the game and set your resolution. | ||
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{{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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Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]. | ||
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{{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60 Hz. | {{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60 Hz. | ||
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# Enable Vsync in-game. | # Enable Vsync in-game. | ||
# Ensure your in-game resolution has a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz. | # Ensure your in-game resolution has a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz. | ||
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===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file=== | ===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file=== | ||
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* Lowering the game's resolution is reported to have solved this issue for some users. | * Lowering the game's resolution is reported to have solved this issue for some users. | ||
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===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading=== | ===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading=== | ||
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# Run the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] installer. | # Run the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] installer. | ||
# When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix. | # When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix. | ||
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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. | {{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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# Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled). | # Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled). | ||
# Force anti-aliasing through your graphics card's control panel. | # Force anti-aliasing through your graphics card's control panel. | ||
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{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>. | {{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>. | ||
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# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option. | # Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option. | ||
# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. | # Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector]. |
Revision as of 00:51, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Ion Storm | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 25, 2004 |
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 |
Key points
- The Sneaky Upgrade adds widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes various issues. Includes the Gold Mod, which removes loading zones and fixes mission bugs.
General information
- TTLG Forums - Thief Series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- A wiki for the classic Thief games
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch v1.1 is the latest retail patch. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI[citation needed] |
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Modifications
- A detailed tweak guide for gameplay, graphics and other aspects is available.
Sneaky Upgrade
- Includes "Thief 3 Gold", "The Minimalist Project" and "John P.'s texture pack" (all optional).
- Adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes compatibility issues.
- Gold mod removes most of the loading-zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs.
- Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II. Increases the difficulty of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set Sneaky Upgrade VerticalFOV[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Intro movie keeps repeating
- This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the Sneaky Upgrade.
Use Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed] |
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Install the Sneaky Upgrade. |
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 60 Hz.
Enable Vsync[1] |
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Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file
Lower the resolution[citation needed] |
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Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading
Use Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed] |
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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.
Enable both settings[citation needed] |
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Other information
Enabling HBAO+ on NVIDIA graphics cards
- Use the Ambient Occlusion flag
0x0000001E
withQuality
orHigh Quality
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Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000001E [3]
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API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
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 |
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 (6980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
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