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| − | # Select the option to create a shortcut to the FM Selector during Tafferpatcher installation. If you did not, create a shortcut to Thief | + | # Select the option to create a shortcut to the FM Selector during Tafferpatcher installation. If you did not, create a shortcut to Thief II 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 either your normal Thief | + | # Start FM Selector (Using either your normal Thief II shortcut or your FMSel shortcut, if you have one). |
# Select a folder for installed missions and an FM archive path when prompted. Do not put the archive path inside the FMs folder or vice-versa, otherwise things will not work correctly. | # Select a folder for installed missions and an FM archive path when prompted. Do not put the archive path inside the FMs folder or vice-versa, otherwise things will not work correctly. | ||
# 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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| Developers | |
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| Looking Glass Studios | |
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| Eidos Interactive | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Dark Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 21, 2000 |
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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 |
Key points
- Tafferpatcher improves compatibility with 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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SafeDisc disc check (removed by Tafferpatcher) | |
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| GOG.com | |
Soundtrack, manual, "making of" video, reference card, avatars. | |
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- A demo pre-patched with NewDark is available.
Essential improvements
Tafferpatcher
Tafferpatcher installs NewDark, which improves compatibility on 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.
- A pre-patched version of Thief2X, the fan-made expansion pack for Thief 2, can be downloaded from this thread.
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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 Tafferpatcher and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with Thief Gold/The Dark Project.
The Necro Age
The Necro Age 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 Gold/The Dark Project.
Thief 2 HD Texture Mod
The Thief 2 HD Texture Mod adds new textures and effects to all original missions. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211740/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/211740/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
In-game video options (With Tafferpatcher)
Field of view (FOV)
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Windowed
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing Tafferpatcher enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
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High frame rate
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Input settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio options (With Tafferpatcher)
EAX support
- Thief II 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:
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Network
- Use T2 Multiplayer Beta for multiplayer support.
- T2 Multiplayer is not compatible with NewDark or Tafferpatcher; use the included
thief2.exeand patch with DDFix.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | 2-8 | Co-op |
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| Online play | 2-8 | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crashes on multi-core systems
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Videos do not play
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 6, 9 | DirectX 9 requires NewDark/Tafferpatcher. |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | OpenAL requires NewDark/Tafferpatcher. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 48 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 600 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | 100% Direct X 7.0 compatible sound card | Creative EAX 2.0-compliant sound card Aureal A3D 2.0-compliant sound card |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
- NewDark's system requirements - and by association those for GOG.com's Windows 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 (211740) 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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