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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = Thief.jpg
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|cover       = Thief.jpg
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]]
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|developers  =
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Looking Glass Studios}}
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|engine         = Dark Engine
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|publishers  =
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|release dates = November 1998
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dark Engine}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1998}}
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|steam appid  = 211600
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|gogcom page  = thief_gold
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|wikipedia    = Thief: The Dark Project
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Thief}}
 
{{Series|Thief}}
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'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix] fixes problems running the game on modern systems.
 
{{ii}} [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix] fixes problems running the game on modern systems.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=240 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/thief_series GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/thief_gold GOG.com Support Page]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/211600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.thief-thecircle.com/media/patches/ Thief: The Circle] - Contains several patches and user-made content, including general modifications.
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== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability 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.}}
 
{{Availability 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.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|GOG|thief_gold}} | {{ID|GOG}}{{ID|DRM-free}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|GOG|thief_gold}} | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|211600}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features. Binds with the Steam client.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|211600}} | {{ID|Steam}} | Sold as Thief: Gold, an enhanced version with additional extra features. Binds with the Steam client.}}
 
{{Availability 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.}}
 
{{Availability 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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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.
 
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.
  
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== Mods ==
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==Improvements==
 
=== Enhancement Pack ===
 
=== Enhancement Pack ===
 
The Enhancement Pack will replace low quality objects and textures with versions that have higher polygon counts and texture resolutions.
 
The Enhancement Pack will replace low quality objects and textures with versions that have higher polygon counts and texture resolutions.
 
*[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118999 Through the Looking Glass thread] with download links and simple instructions.
 
*[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118999 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''.
 
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''.
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==Issues fixed==
 
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===Crashes on multi-core systems===
 
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Install Patch V1.19 via [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
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===Videos do not play===
 
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Install Patch V1.19 via [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
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=== Disc Version Incompatibility ===
 
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Owners of the original disc version of the game may encounter problems when attempting to install the game on modern operating systems.<ref>http://www.saleck.net/creations/gamefixguides/thief.php</ref> A simple way to fix this involves first locating <code>Setup.exe</code> in the files located on the disc. Right-click on this executable and select Properties, before setting compatibility mode to Windows 95 or 98.
 
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===Enable EAX 3D sound===
 
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{{ii}} 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:
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}}
 
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# Install Patch V1.19 using [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
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# Install [http://sdrv.ms/ZnAlmZ OpenAL 2.1.0.0].
 
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# In the game go to Options, Audio, and change Hardware Acceleration to OpenAL. EAX can now be used.
 
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|wsgf link                  =  
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-dark-project
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|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Install [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Install [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
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|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = Install [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
|multimonitor notes        = Install [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|controller_support_notes  =Go to Options and set Joystick: On.
 
|controller_support_notes  =Go to Options and set Joystick: On.
 
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==Audio settings==
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{{Audio settings
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|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    = Volume and Ambient.
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|surround sound          = hackable
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|surround sound notes    = See [[#EAX support|EAX support]].
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|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              = hackable
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|eax support notes        = See [[#EAX support|EAX support]].
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===EAX support===
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{{ii}} 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:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install patch and OpenAL}}
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# Install Patch V1.19 using [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
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# Install [http://sdrv.ms/ZnAlmZ OpenAL 2.1.0.0].
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# In the game go to Options, Audio, and change Hardware Acceleration to OpenAL. EAX can now be used.
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Crashes on multi-core systems===
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Install Patch V1.19 via [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
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===Videos do not play===
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Install Patch V1.19 via [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733 TFix].
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=== Disc version incompatibility ===
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Owners of the original disc version of the game may encounter problems when attempting to install the game on modern operating systems.<ref>http://www.saleck.net/creations/gamefixguides/thief.php</ref> A simple way to fix this involves first locating <code>Setup.exe</code> in the files located on the disc. Right-click on this executable and select Properties, before setting compatibility mode to Windows 95 or 98.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{ii}} These are for Thief Gold. The original version of the game may have slightly different requirements.
 
{{ii}} These are for Thief Gold. The original version of the game may have slightly different requirements.
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== Useful Links ==
 
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[http://www.thief-thecircle.com/media/patches/ Thief: The Circle] - Contains several patches and user-made content, including general modifications.
 
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[http://www.gog.com/en/forum/thief_series/tgfix_widescreen_resolutions_fixedimproved_graphics_etc/page1] - Additional Patches
 
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== See Also ==
 
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* [http://www.thedarkmod.com/main/ The Dark Mod] A total conversion for Doom 3, turning it into a dark and moody stealth game inspired by the Thief series.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 10:30, 7 August 2013

Thief: The Dark Project
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Developers
Looking Glass Studios
Publishers
Eidos Interactive
Square Enix
Engines
Dark Engine
Release dates
Windows November 30, 1998
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Thief: The Dark Project on Wikipedia
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Thief
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

TFix fixes problems running the game on modern systems.

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Thief: The Circle - Contains several patches and user-made content, including general modifications.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

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.

Improvements

Enhancement Pack

The Enhancement Pack will replace low quality objects and textures with versions that have higher polygon counts and texture resolutions.

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.

Video settings

Template: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

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:
Instructions

Issues fixed

Crashes on multi-core systems

Install Patch V1.19 via TFix.

Videos do not play

Install Patch V1.19 via TFix.

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.[1] 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.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

These are for Thief Gold. The original version of the game may have slightly different requirements.

References