Reply With QuoteCongrats on the release AntiMatter_16!It's a nice little mission.
A "gold" version of this mission has been released as part of a mission pack in this thread:
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131383
Hello peoples,
I am very proud to present to you all, a new FM by none other than the one and only myself! It is a continuation of the story in Darkstone mine. I hope you all find it enjoyable and entertaining. I tried to put some effort into the story, and readables. Perhaps you'll be able to figure out everything that's happened in the back story!
I originally intended this mission to be in a 64x64x64 cube, however, I found the layout to be somewhat unsuitable as it seemed to waste a lot of space. So, I changed it to a 64x128x32 cube, keeping the volume, and making the space more useable. Unfortunately, I ended up having to extend the ceiling of the original cube so that the rain would work properly (stupid buggy weather effects... you've no idea how long I spent trying to get the fog and rain to work in this level...) Despite that, nothing leaves the confines of the original 64x128x32 cube, keeping it a genuinely small mission, but I've always found myself enjoying small missions with lots of interesting effects more than expansive missions.
This is my second mission released ever, and it's certainly been an eye opener for me to the work and effort that people put into fan missions. With that in mind, I wish to dedicate this release to those first fan mission creators of Thief: The Dark Project for all their efforts! I stand on the mountains of knowledge and experience that these legends have laid for us all, which made this mission possible. Thank you!
Here it is:
Mine Affairs (Eng/It) Very special Thanks to Krenim for the Italian translation!
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DarkLurker.com DarkLurker.org (Thanks Moghedian!) English Only
Please Note: Mission Contains Nudity
Mission Description:
After finally making it back from Darkstone Mine, I contacted Derryn to collect my "service fee". When Derryn learned of the death of his business partner, Cecil, he grew frantic. Apparently, Cecil was the owner of the mine, and in the case of his death, the mine would go to Cecil's next of kin, and any contracts Derryn had regarding the mine would be void. Unfortunately for Derryn, Cecil's next of kin is his older sister Rebecca, who has expressed interest in selling the land the mine is on and any mining rights to a wealthy mining establishment in Dayport, and will likely do so should she find herself holding the deed to the land anytime soon.
She won't be getting that opportunity. Derryn has "persuaded" me to do an additional job for him: Sneak into Cecil's manor, and steal Cecil's ledger containing the deed and any financial records which might reference it, before anyone else learns of Cecil's demise. Derryn can then modify the documents to his own desire. The job should be relatively quick and easy. The manor is small with few guards, but entry will likely be tough. A bolted door and barred windows can be much more effective than any guard.
Tips:
To play, just drop it in your missions folder and play with DarkLoader. =)
Be sure to turn up your volume a bit, you'll want to be able to hear everything.
Also, be sure to adjust your gamma, so it's not too bright. The secrets shouldn't be terribly hard to find. =)
The gameplay is probably best suited to those who enjoy ghosting (no knockouts) and those who enjoy exploration, as it's a rather small mission with only two guards. There are no requirements for ghosting though, as I prefer open ended gameplay. =)
What have people said so far?
How on earth do I get inside?!
OMG, look at that!
Where could this lead?
Wow, it looks almost bearable.
Enjoy yourselves!
Last edited by AntiMatter_16; 19th Mar 2010 at 19:57.
Congrats on the release AntiMatter_16!
Last edited by Tannar; 8th Mar 2009 at 18:45. Reason: wrong thread
Good news, AM! These dark missions of yours are really interesting to play.
Congrats on the release, keep 'em coming... Here's a mirror:
Mine Affairs (Southquarter)
Dammit, I was all set to work on DCE tonight... but I loved the last one so much I have to play this now!
Edit:
Love the mission so far, but I'm stuck. Playing on Expert.
Where's Rebecca's music?
Where's the essence of fire? I dropped a lit flare on the bed and it went poof, but it was a white poof rather than an orange poof like the other three. Am I missing another portable source of fire?
Last edited by Yandros; 8th Mar 2009 at 21:58.
For Rebecca's music... Search the Music room
For the Exorcism... Any source of fire, earth, water, and air will suffice, so crystals and the gas mine should work as well. The essence of fire is the lantern that was outside in the tower. If it was a white poof, it may have just been the flare burning out.
This was a very enjoyable little mission! I played it twice this evening and found all the loot and secrets the second time through. I like the steamy bathroom! Very nice touch. Thanks very much!
Someone else got bit by the darkstone mine bug, huh ?Originally Posted by Yandros
The first one was great, and i'm looking forward to playing this one hopefully tonight. besides, we deserve to play a little after working so hard on DCE, right ?
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Mirrored at the darklurker's as well
www.darklurker.com/ab/Mineaffairs.zip
http://www.darklurker.org/ab/Mineaffairs.zip
Congratulation, AntiMatterThank you!
Thanks a lot for the new mission, downloading now.
Thanks, got it! Finished with 100% loot and all secrets.
The white poof of the flare, btw, happened as soon as I dropped it on the bed, even though I had just lit it. So something on the bed is making it go out - perhaps the water source which was in the middle of the bed, who knows.
So are you going to continue producing an FM or two every month?
Ah, yes. The waterstim of the Water Essence would kill the flare, which which cause it to immediately burn out with a white puff, so the flare wouldn't reach the bed to trigger the event.Thanks, got it! Finished with 100% loot and all secrets.
The white poof of the flare, btw, happened as soon as I dropped it on the bed, even though I had just lit it. So something on the bed is making it go out - perhaps the water source which was in the middle of the bed, who knows.
So are you going to continue producing an FM or two every month?
Hehe, I don't think I'm prepared to do a new FM *every* month... =P Maybe another one later this year. As fun as a two week dromed binge was, I kinda need to catch up on sleep, and finish my senior project, lol.
I'm glad you all seem to be enjoying the mission though! And the Steamy Shower, nightwalker. =P Save some thanks for the beta testers though, they really helped to put that extra bit of polish on this mission. Also, any comments or thoughts on any aspect of the mission... story, architecture, objectives... are more than welcome. I want to hear what you guys think. =)
[QUOTE=AntiMatter_16;1829007 Also, any comments or thoughts on any aspect of the mission... story, architecture, objectives... are more than welcome. I want to hear what you guys think. =)[/QUOTE]
hmmm.. how about..I tested version 2 last night, wanted to send in my report and noticed you allready released the mission....
anyhow, congrats on releasing the mission, I'm glad the mission is recieved well
Oh... Sorry nightshifter. I hadn't heard from you so I expected you were occupied with other matters.
Really liked this, AntiMatter_16
And some nice touches with the sub-plots, the voice & the steamy bathroom.
Thanx very much!
Good Grief
Appreciated!
x
The voice tells me to find the switch in the study, which I do and flip it. What does that actually open? It sounds like it's far away...
(Duh... curtains thru me off).. The ghost says to release him, but how?
What bed am I suppose to put all the elements on?
Can't find anything about what bed to use
The "working" plumbing was a treat
Last edited by Acolyte6; 9th Mar 2009 at 13:58. Reason: updating
@ Acolyte6 The switch should move the painting above the desk. And you'll then know what bed to use. If it doesn't then I'm afraid I don't know what's wrong.
Thanks for this nice mission.
Oh... you liked them well made? So much for my idea of a 64foot^3 Jorge air brush with a guard. Guess I'll have to push the next one back...Really liked this, AntiMatter_16
And some nice touches with the sub-plots, the voice & the steamy bathroom.
Thanx very much!
Glad you're all enjoying this one. ^_^
@Acolyte6
The switch in the study does indeed move the painting above the desk. If it doesn't, it's possible you frobbed it twice by accident, or you're in the wrong room, frobbing a different secret switch. =P The only sound you'll hear is the switch moving, as the painting doesn't have any sound when it opens.
Where's the essence of earth? I found the other three.
@Clearing
Try searching out front in the garden beds.
Thanks! Finished.
Thanks again for this nice mission
Great mission, I really like 20 minute missions like these. They have high replayability for me as well. Great job!
Ok, I got it...thanks
But it actually worked without the fire element, since I was putting that on last
The "working" plumbing was a treat
Last edited by Acolyte6; 9th Mar 2009 at 14:42. Reason: updating
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