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===Fan Missions=== | ===Fan Missions=== | ||
{{ii}} A large number of Fan Missions, many of very high quality, have been produced for the Thief games. A categorised list [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144797 is available here]. | {{ii}} A large number of Fan Missions, many of very high quality, have been produced for the Thief games. A categorised list [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144797 is available here]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Some of the older FMs for Thief Gold and the Dark Project suffer compatibility issues and bugs when played with TFix/NewDark. An [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143759 ongoing effort] to preserve, test and fix these missions has resulted in [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145374 a series of patches]. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Running Fan Missions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Running Fan Missions}} | ||
| − | # Install [[#TFix|TFix]] | + | # Install [[#TFix|TFix]] and ensure the installer option to create a shortcut to the FM Selector is checked. If you did not do this, create a shortcut to Thief Gold and set <code>-fm</code> as a launch option in the 'Target' field. Alternatively, you could set this as a launch option in the Steam UI. |
| − | # Start FM Selector using | + | # Start FM Selector using the new shortcut. |
# Select a folder for installed missions and an FM archive path when prompted. | # 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'. | # 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'. | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Install [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Install [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Install [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Install [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Install [ | + | |anisotropic notes = Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Install [ | + | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later use [ | + | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later use [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV}} | ||
| − | # Install [ | + | # Install [[#TFix|TFix]] and set the resolution you want in-game. |
# If your FOV is not detected correctly edit <code>cam_ext.cfg</code> in the installation folder. | # If your FOV is not detected correctly edit <code>cam_ext.cfg</code> in the installation folder. | ||
# Change <code>;fov 90</code> to <code>fov ##</code> with the FOV you want. | # Change <code>;fov 90</code> to <code>fov ##</code> with the FOV you want. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}} | ||
| − | # Install [ | + | # Install [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
# Edit <code>cam_ext.cfg</code> in the installation folder. | # Edit <code>cam_ext.cfg</code> in the installation folder. | ||
# Change <code>;force_windowed</code> to <code>force_windowed</code>. | # Change <code>;force_windowed</code> to <code>force_windowed</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Installing [ | + | {{ii}} Installing [[#TFix|TFix]] enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}} | ||
| − | # Install NewDark using [ | + | # Install NewDark using [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
# 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. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | ||
| − | Install NewDark via [ | + | Install NewDark via [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | ||
| − | Install NewDark via [ | + | Install NewDark via [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install TFix}} | ||
| − | Install NewDark via [ | + | Install NewDark via [[#TFix|TFix]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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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
- 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 |
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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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| GOG.com | |
Sold as Thief: Gold. | |
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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. The original content can be played using GoldToDark.
Essential improvements
TFix
TFix updates the game with NewDark for 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.
- Some of the older FMs for Thief Gold and the Dark Project suffer compatibility issues and bugs when played with TFix/NewDark. An ongoing effort to preserve, test and fix these missions has resulted in a series of patches.
| Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
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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 II: The Metal Age.
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 II: The Metal Age.
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
Template:Game data/row
| 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.
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Other information
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.
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 6, 9 | DirectX 9 requires NewDark/TFix. |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | OpenAL requires NewDark/TFix. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | 230 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | SVGA video card and a 3D accelerator card 4 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | 100% Direct X 6.0 compatible sound card | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
- The system requirements for NewDark/TFix- and by extension those for the GOG.com 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 (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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