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| − | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Amazon|B002LVUKIS}} | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Almost exclusively available as part of the Complete Collection which also includes Thief II and Thief: Deadly Shadows.}} | + | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Amazon|B002LVUKIS}} | {{ID|Amazon}} {{ID|DRM-free}} | Almost exclusively available as part of the Complete Collection which also includes Thief II and Thief: Deadly Shadows.}} |
| − | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|thief_gold}} | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features.}} | + | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|thief_gold}} | {{ID|Gog}}{{ID|DRM-free}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features.}} |
{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|211600}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features. Binds with the Steam client.}} | {{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|211600}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features. Binds with the Steam client.}} | ||
| − | {{DRM Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-THIEF/thief-the-dark-project GamersGate] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Regular game sold, not Thief: Gold.}} | + | {{DRM Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-THIEF/thief-the-dark-project GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}}{{ID|DRM-free}} | Regular game sold, not Thief: Gold.}} |
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Revision as of 18:02, 29 December 2012
Template:Infobox Thief (series)
- TFix fixes problems running the game on modern systems.
Thief was developed by Looking Glass Studios and was released in November 1998.
Availability
Best Version
An updated version of the game, entitled Thief Gold, is available from Steam and GOG.com. The game contains a number of enhancements that allow it to work on modern operating systems, including a number of digital-exclusive extras and improved compatibility for the Dark Engine with modern operating systems.[1]
Mods
Enhancement Pack
The Enhancement Pack will replace low quality objects and textures with versions that have higher polygon counts and texture resolutions.
- Through the Looking Glass thread with download links and simple instructions.
This mod is compatible with the original Thief: The Dark Project and its expanded version, Thief Gold, as well as the sequel, Thief II: The Metal Age.
Issues and Fixes
TFix
TFix is an easy patcher for Thief 1/Thief Gold that adds the excellent fan-made 1.19 patch, along with updating the game to use enhanced textures, models, water, and sky.
Disc Version Incompatibility
Owners of the original disc version of the game may encounter problems when attempting to install the game on modern operating systems.[2] A simple way to fix this involves first locating Setup.exe in the files located on the disc. Right-click on this executable and select Properties, before setting compatibility mode to Windows 95 or 98.
Enable EAX 3D sound
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:
- Install Patch V1.19 via TFix.
- Install OpenAL.
- In the game go to Options, Audio, and change Hardware Acceleration to OpenAL. EAX can now be used.
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Install TFix and set the resolution you want in-game. If your FOV is not detected correctly edit cam_ext.cfg in the install folder and change ;fov 90 to fov ##, replacing ## with the FOV you want. Save your changes and relaunch the game.
Windowed
Install TFix, then edit cam_ext.cfg in the install folder and change ;force_windowed to force_windowed. Save your changes and set your chosen resolution in-game.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Install TFix, then edit cam_ext.cfg in the install folder and change ;force_windowed to force_windowed. Save your changes and set the resolution in-game to the same as your desktop resolution.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Install TFix. This enables Vsync. To use TFix without Vsync, edit cam_ext.cfg in the install folder and change ;vsync_mode 0 to ;vsync_mode 0
Input settings
System Requirements
- Note: These system requirements are for the updated version Thief Gold. The original version of the game may have slightly lower requirements.
Useful Links
Thief: The Circle - Contains several patches and user-made content, including general modifications. [1] - Additional Patches
See Also
- The Dark Mod A total conversion for Doom 3, turning it into a dark and moody stealth game inspired by the Thief series.