Thief Series Fan Patch Guide

[SCO]

Since your question on the thread was still not answered, i'm not downloading yet for fear of a hotfix version.

 

[Roderick]

TafferPatcher updated to 2.0.12

"Tafferpatcher v. 2.0.12
On Google Docs
http://download.darkfate.org/patches...A_212_beta.exe
ftp://95.31.27.16/patches/thief2/fan...A_212_beta.exe

Changes:
— Fixed a bug when settings with similar names in cam_ext.cfg get mixed up and duplicated.

The bugged config file will be corrected automatically, just check that the path is correct and click Next up to the Finish."

 

[SCO]

T2X can already be run as a mission with the proposed patch; playing it right now.

 

[Infinitron]

T2X can already be run as a mission with the proposed patch; playing it right now.

I wrote instructions that allow you to install and run T2X "normally", although they haven't been thoroughly tested: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...ies-fan-patch-guide.74267/page-3#post-2351083

 

[SCO]

Newdark really needs support for cam.cfg and user.bnd partial overriding (something like cam_mod.ini), so that fms that replace every single user binding can be hotpatched to only replace the appropriate lines they need replaced (yeah right, like all those missions with AWOL authors would be patched).

 

[Infinitron]

Newdark really needs support for cam.cfg and user.bnd partial overriding (something like cam_mod.ini), so that fms that replace every single user binding can be hotpatched to only replace the appropriate lines they need replaced (yeah right, like all those missions with AWOL authors would be patched).

Tell me, do you know the difference between mod_path in cam_mod.ini and and adding additional paths to resname_base in darkinst.cfg? As far as the base game goes, at least, don't they do the same thing?

 

[SCO]

No idea. I think the idea of cam_mod.ini is somewhere to put in overrides of stuff that would normally be in cam.cfg for fms; so maybe it replaces or adds to those resources in fms paths?

edit: another possibility is that it's just a dumping place for new settings because changes to the older file formats were not forward compatible (ignore unknown settings) with the old versions of dark engine.

 

[Infinitron]

How about those sound enhancements? Every time someone says "It now sounds more realistic!" I get shivers. Didn't install.

Lots of them are better versions of the same sounds, taken from Thief 3

 

[Infinitron]

better versions of the same sounds

That doesn't say much. Better bit rate? Better format? Most of the time it is quite tricky to engineer sound. I've experienced this several times. A guy makes sounds, that are high res, but what happens? It ruins the game for you. Hmm...

Just read, he explains it all: http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119405

 

[Infinitron]

You can do that, the exe is just a self-extracting zip.

Seriously, I've used this mod for ages, there's nothing wrong with it

 

[Infinitron]

@dannyfx1 FFS, either use the mod or don't, don't ask me to defend it.

I actually remember that particular post and the guy who made the mod responded to it. If you want to heckle the mod further, please do so over at TTLG.

 

[Infinitron]

Updated Thief 3 Sneaky Upgrade to 1.1.2.1

Fixed bugs in 1.1.2.1:

• Temporarily leaving the game window (alt-tab, alt-enter, Windows key etc.) no longer causes text to become enlarged or disappear
• Windows 8: Changing the game's brightness setting had no effect
• Windows 8: Lockpicking etc. was broken, even with VSync on
• Crash when selecting an unsupported multisampling mode (original bug)
• Windows 8: Crash when selecting a supported multisampling mode
• Windows 8, Linux/WINE: The desktop would show between levels, even with the fix to disable desktop effects while playing (original bug, sort of).
• A 'waiting' mouse pointer was shown during intro movies and loading screens
• Some FMs would fail when launched with the command line argument -fm=

 

[FuelBlooded]

Do I need to download a patch or anything before applying the Sneaky Upgrade for T3?

 

[Infinitron]

Do I need to download a patch or anything before applying the Sneaky Upgrade for T3?

You might need to install an unprotected DRM-free EXE from GameCopyWorld if you have the original retail disc. Maybe also the game's official patch, I'm not sure.

Digitally distributed version doesn't need anything.

 

[FuelBlooded]

I have GOG, apparently it is 1.1 - the latest official version.

Now if I could only download those textures...

 

[Infinitron]

I have GOG, apparently it is 1.1 - the latest official version.

Now if I could only download those textures...

Fuck, how long has that link been dead?

Try here: http://95.31.27.16/patches/thief3/v...re_Pack_1_03/Collective_Texture_Pack_1_03.exe

 

[sea]

http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod

God dammit. Release this already!

 

[Infinitron]

Updated T2X installation instructions again. Turns out they had a bug all this time where Zaya's sword was replaced by Garrett's. Oops.

These will probably be replaced by the T2X patch from here as soon as it goes out of beta.

 

[subotaiy]

 

[Unkillable Cat]

Did someone mix weed with dynamite?

 

[Athelas]

This has been released just now: http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod

 

[Zdzisiu]

This has been released just now: http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod

Oh for fucks sake, dont make me install thief again, the Christmas are coming...

 

[Baron Dupek]

3,2 GB of textures. More than vanillia game with DE 2.0 patch with fixes and stuff. You've gotta be kidding me.
I'm kiddin', but my old notebook propably did not run it after it.

Not sure if install it now (my first playthrough), or try it on another playthrough or fan missions.

Also voted in Mod of the Year (with Circle of 8 for ToEE) despite being sponsored by Origin from EA. Kinda irionic...

 

[SCO]

I'm going to wait for the classic thief pack

 

[Icewater]

From reading the thread this new texture mod seems to have some issues, so it would probably be a good idea to hold off on downloading it for now. Overall I think the new textures look really good, though.