This page is for the original game. For the 2014 reboot, see Thief (2014).
Key points
- TFix helps run 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
- 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 The GOG release has an out-of-date, stripped-down version of this patch.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 when played with TFix/NewDark. An ongoing effort to preserve, test and fix these missions has resulted in a series of patches.
Skip intro videos
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
- Configuration files are:
cam.cfg
(basic settings, resolution), cam_ext.cfg
(NewDark advanced settings), cam_mod.ini
(Mod and fan mission options), install.cfg
and user.bnd
(key bindings).
Save game data location
- Fan mission saves are kept in the mission's folder.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- Installing TFix enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template: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:
VR support
Issues fixed
- A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the Through The Looking Glass forum.
Crashes on multi-core systems
Videos do not play
Gamma slider has no effect on gamma/brightness
Retail version won't install
- Owners of the original disc version may encounter problems when attempting to install on modern operating systems.[1]
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- Thief has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Other information
Sound effects enhancement pack
This mod provides cleaned up and resampled sound files for Thief Gold and Thief II: The Metal Age. The quality difference is particularly noticeable when wearing headphones.
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 |
Direct3D |
6, 9 |
DirectX 9 requires NewDark/TFix. |
Software renderer |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
|
Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
DirectSound, OpenAL |
OpenAL requires NewDark/TFix. |
System requirements
Windows |
|
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:
References