Thief Gold HD Texture Mod

[zil]

Could you post your "cam_mod.ini" here and maybe a screenshot from the training mission (trees). Thanks

This is the picture. The sky is beautiful.. and so are the walls and the grass. Tree is definitely using original texture/object? Also not sure about the practice dummy..


Unless some of my installed things have modified the contents, it should be the default. Manually, I've not done anything in this.

; ----------
; FM options
; ----------

; FM selection can also be done with command-line options (which override mod.ini)
;   -fm        : to start the FM Selector
;   -fm=name   : to start game with 'name' as active FM

; always start the FM Selector (if one is present)
;fm

; start game with FM (the name is the FM's directory name, located in the FM path)
;fm TheDarkMansion

; to specify a path other than the default "FMs" (the specified path must exist or
; it won't be accepted and the game falls back to the default path)
;fm_path .\FMs

; a single relative path name to override the FM movie directory
; default is "Movies" for Thief and "cutscenes" for Shock
;fm_movie_dir Movies

; define the library name of an alternative FM Selector, the default is "fmsel.dll"
;fm_selector fmsel.dll

; an FM Selector is separate library (DLL) containing a utility, usually a UI based
; application that lists the available FMs and lets the user pick which one to run.
; A selector could range from a simple list box with the FM names or a full blown
; manager with extended info, last played timestamps, sorting/filtering etc.

; ---------
; Mod paths
; ---------

; the max path count is 63 for "uber_mod_path" and "mod_path" combined
; (avoid an excessive amount of paths, it can make file handling slower)

; these are mod paths that override the active FM in the search order
;uber_mod_path mods\UpToDateOSMs+MyGemMod

; these are normal mod paths which are applied after the active FM in the search order
;mod_path MyBowMod+.\TexturePack
mod_path usermods+EP2\Thief1+EP2+mods+mods\t2skies+mods\EP\Thief1+mods\EP

PS. Since I installed TFix, I assumed I could just overwrite the old EP.crf with the new one (thus not writing anything in cam_mod.ini). My lanterns seem perfect with the EP1/2 whereas torches and trees seem to be original stuff.. I fixed the 'wall texture' problem in The Sword by getting rid of EP2.crf (now sticking with EP.crf from TFix as it said that it came along with it anyway).

[Gecko]

Okay. Thank you!

These textures are the default textures!

Note:
Don't install the "HD Mod" under the path "Thief Gold\ThiefGold". This makes no sense...

The "HDMOD" folderpath should look like this (Steam example): D:\Games\SteamApps\common\thief_gold\HDMOD


That happens also when you install "TFix" Patch AFTER the HD Mod! Open up the file called "cam_mod.ini" with notepad and make sure that the last line looks like this (you can copy it from here!):

mod_path hdmod+hdmod\t2skies+ep2\thief1+ep2+usermods+patches

Because of this you have to install the HD Mod at the last step

Also it makes no sense to use EP1 + EP2! Use only EP2

[Kronox]

Hey Gecko, just to make sure I did everything right. I installed nothing but the following and in the order shown:

Thief Gold

Tfix 1.18 with everything seleceted

HDmod

Just making sure because I noticed some wooden doors and furniture bits that were not HD. Also, the potted red flowers have not been touched. Not sure if this is something I did wrong or if these are works in progress.

[Gecko]

Hey Kronox,

That's correct!

Last step:

Thief Enhancement Pack 2.0 (Improved object models and textures):
=============================================
If you want to have also improved object models and textures you have to install the "Thief Enhancement Pack 2.0"
There is no installer, just the ep2.crf file.
It is no longer necessary to change the paths from the "cam_mod.in". The HD mod v0.9.1 contains the correct cam.mod.ini already.
You can download it on TTLG forums here:
Thief Enhancement Pack 2.0
Drop the "ep2.crf" into your Thief Gold main directory.

That's it!

[zil]

Oke, thanks Gecko! I seem to have got it right this time, I reinstalled the HD Mod and made sure the directory was correct, the installer wants to add an additional /ThiefGold thing at the end of it, but now it's perfect. Also, my ep2.crf seems to be in the correct folder now and things look very beautiful!

However, just one problem. I got the lags now and these jitters occur very often, at times when it seems like my controls aren't responding or whatever. I tried to install the NewDark graphics settings tool and set my anti-aliasing to 16x + experimented with VSync (seems to me it's best to leave it disabled / off). Without VSync it was better for a while but it's still not completely perfect. I think the reason is that my Thief Gold is using the built-in Intel HD 4000 graphics instead of my nVidia GeForce GT635M, which isn't even available in the game options. How can I fix this and the lag, please? It's such a joy to see Thief in such grand style of HD, so I'm dying to reexperience it that way!

[Kronox]

One more question Gecko.. sorry...

The EP2 says it also replaces 22% of the terrain textures.. this isn't going to override your work is it? I really would rather it not!

Downloading the new Thief today.. in the reviews, I get mixed feelings... it's tactile feel kinda appeals to me.. I was a huge fan of mirrors edge.. being a thief with that type of immersion is almost worth any flaws.. but then reviews said there is a 3rd person or two scenario and I was like "what?". I am reserving my judgement until I play it... if there is one thing I mistrust more than modern "pc" games these days.. it is the modern pc game reviewer. If it sucks bad I will uninstall and live in the past "albeit a beautifully UPDATED past" right here in TTLG until someone, finally, gets it right again.

Well Gecko, just started playing this new thief, and I have to say.. it's textures look almost as good as yours! Not quite but they got close...

[Another_Taffer]

*report incoming*

In Ramirez' Mansion some loot items, more precisely some golden bottles, are sinking into the furniture.

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And for some odd reason this door leading down to the basement can only be opened with the courtyard key (and of course with the lock picks), not with the basement key:

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[Kronox]

I noticed a lot of candles and such that actually don't have flame animations. It is weird seeing light on the wall but nothing lit. I don't know if this is an HDmod issue or an EP issue.. just reporting..

[voodoo47]

the candles never had working flames, but that might change soon.

[Kronox]

The new Thief ROX!!!!

(if you like rail rides with nice scenery that has nothing at all to do with the feel and setting of the original games which is why you bought the new game in the first place)

I guess no one will ever make a new PC only game of the caliber Thief was when it was first released....

sad really...

[Mixthoor]

the fire effects are probably slow because of a) too many particles, and b) using bitmap particles with a very hires texture. as soon as this is toned down (map edit or dml), the effect should stop hogging the engine so much.

I will see what i can do here. It will take a little time...

I say, just like the guard: "We can wait taffer, we can wait!"

[Gecko]

However, just one problem. I got the lags now and these jitters occur very often, at times when it seems like my controls aren't responding or whatever. I tried to install the NewDark graphics settings tool and set my anti-aliasing to 16x + experimented with VSync (seems to me it's best to leave it disabled / off). Without VSync it was better for a while but it's still not completely perfect. I think the reason is that my Thief Gold is using the built-in Intel HD 4000 graphics instead of my nVidia GeForce GT635M, which isn't even available in the game options. How can I fix this and the lag, please? It's such a joy to see Thief in such grand style of HD, so I'm dying to reexperience it that way!

GeForce GT635M is only a graphics Laptop chip ... no high-end graphics card. I think...there is no chance for you to play without a few lags...sry

*report incoming*

In Ramirez' Mansion some loot items, more precisely some golden bottles, are sinking into the furniture.

This should already be fixed with Patch 0.9.2! If not...it will be fixed with version 0.9.3.

And for some odd reason this door leading down to the basement can only be opened with the courtyard key (and of course with the lock picks), not with the basement key:

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I will check this! thx.

I noticed a lot of candles and such that actually don't have flame animations. It is weird seeing light on the wall but nothing lit. I don't know if this is an HDmod issue or an EP issue.. just reporting..

Do you mean torches or candles? That makes a big difference here!

Some other news...

With the upcoming HD Mod version you will have shorter loading times! I have optimized all the water textures to 8-bit (without loosing quality...) and also some textures. New version coming soon

[Kronox]

Only one thing is bothering me while playing through.

More than once, I have been climbing a staircase only to inexplicably be stuck at the top stair.. I just stop climbing like I hit an invisible wall. I literally have to MANTLE to finish climbing the staircase.

Any clues?

[zil]

GeForce GT635M is only a graphics Laptop chip ... no high-end graphics card. I think...there is no chance for you to play without a few lags...sry

No matter, I already went into my NVidia Control Panel and configured some stuff for the executable of Thief. Now the card is also visible in the in-game menu and I can configure stuff from said control panel, anti-aliasing and lots of other stuff. It made things a lot smoother. Now, whenever I'm inside, I don't notice anything that is hogging the gameplay.. maybe just a tiny drop in fps in outside settings, however I'm not sure how to really determine that, it's just perhaps something that I 'feel'. It is very playable now, though!

If only I found a good, long wireless mouse now..

[Gecko]

No matter, I already went into my NVidia Control Panel and configured some stuff for the executable of Thief. Now the card is also visible in the in-game menu and I can configure stuff from said control panel, anti-aliasing and lots of other stuff. It made things a lot smoother. Now, whenever I'm inside, I don't notice anything that is hogging the gameplay.. maybe just a tiny drop in fps in outside settings, however I'm not sure how to really determine that, it's just perhaps something that I 'feel'. It is very playable now, though!

If only I found a good, long wireless mouse now..

@ Kronox

Could you post a screenshot again?

Another thing I noticed is that once I get Constantine's sword, the old one appears floating nearby the place. It happened once to me. Very strange!

I want to fix that problem but i don't know how to do that. I've loaded the mission in dromed and i found the Marker object "ConsSwordTeleportLoc" but i have no idea what to do...

@ voodoo47

Could you help me here?

[voodoo47]

any saves or screenshot? is the bug repeatable? can't do much unless it's repeatable.

[klatremus]

I got that same bug once about 10 years ago. Happens randomly I think. Nothing to do with mods or updates.

[El_]

I want to show you some FMs with the HD Mod textures!

I will constantly add more FM previews. Take a look...

How many FM's are compatible? I want to play Calendra's Legacy for the first time... Great work as always Gecko!

[fortuni]

i would love to install both the enchanced texture pack ep2, and the HDmod for thief 1 but being really bad at computers, i only discovered yesterday how to copy and paste, having followed the instructions given at the beginning of this thread or so i thought, no difference appears to the game so im guessing that i have not done the right thing.

i DL'd both files. with the ep2 file i moved it to my thief gold directory....... games/Thief/Thief 1/Thief Gold and it now seems to be quite happy sitting between the Enhanced and ETS files.....doing nothing of course

in Nickie thread on the subject it tells you to open the cam_mod file and im guessing she meant 'type' the line
mod_path ep2\thief1+ep2.....which i also tried ( Gecko says you dont need to do this if you are also installing the HDmod ) but hell i tried both, FYI i typed that line at the very bottom without putting a semicolon 1st either

neither attempt showed any difference to the game

i then installed the HDmod...DL'd it the ran the file by clicking on it and allowed my computer to install the file in....
games/Thief/Thief 1/Thief Gold ....and it appeared to install even the water mod tool appeared in my windows start menu, or what ever you call that box on the left hand side that pops up when you click on the windows icon in the task bar.

again i can see no appreciable change in any T1 game that i have tried, and yes i also read the note about do not play saved games, i have deleted all.......always played a new game....

wot am i doing incorrectly, and if anyone is prepared to help, even by guiding me through very slowly step by step i would be very grateful indeed

thank all in advance

[voodoo47]

you need to have your Thief install updated to v1.21, only after that you can install EP2 and hdmod. GOG version has this right out of the box, if you have any other version, get TFix from the sticky topic.

[fortuni]

still using disc, but updated with Tfx 1.18, think i could so love thief without it.........

[voodoo47]

if you have TFix, it should be as easy as installing the full version of hdmod on top, patching it with the latest patch (remember, you need the full package first, using just the patch will not cut it), and then dropping EP2.crf into your thief folder.

[fortuni]

that's what i have done.....with no result....any ideas

[Kronox]

Would a screenshot help? I don't think its a graphics issue, was just wondering if someone else had seen this before. It was happening a lot in the mage tower level....

does that help?

When I use the tool to post a picture it asks me to use a URL.. is there any way to just directly upload a screenshot?

Guess I am just lazy....

[Gecko]

that's what i have done.....with no result....any ideas

And again

Don't install it under the path "Thief 1/Thief Gold". This makes no sense!

The "HDMOD" folderpath should look like this (example): D:\Games\Thief 1\HDMOD

Please check also this thread Thief Gold HD Mod FAQ


@ Kronox

Try https://imageshack.com/