[This is a converted "Thief:The Dark Project" mission which will now run in "Thief2: The Metal Age". The original text which came with the original fan mission is left mostly intact below this.] Extra Note: You will need DivX to watch the small compressed 1.7MB video in this mission. If you already have DivX installed all you need to do is type at the command prompt: regsvr32 c:\thief2\lgvid.ax (if this is your Thief2 directory) If you don't have DivX installed or do not wish to install it, it will simply bypass the movie and go straight to the text objectives. You may also download the original 11MB briefing from Thief-TheCircle.com as well if you wish to watch that instead. =================================================================================== June 10th, 1999 =================================================================================== Title : Gathering at the bar Filename : gatbar.zip Author : Toni "Trimfect" Hollming Master Nightfall's voice: Daniel "Digital Nightfall" Todd Sheam's voice & Betatest: Beate "Lytha" Gerwin Thief2 Conversion : James "Jimmy" Desiderio [modified text from original] Contact info : tosfeol@hotmail.com http://www.ttlg.com Date of release : June 10th, 1999 (T2 Version Feb 11, 2004) Version : 1.1 Description : "Remember when that Thief Garrett stole the scepter of fat Lord Bafford? Well I have a place for it in my circle, and I need you to go get it for me." -Master Nightfall Idea was to make a more flexible map than the normal Thief levels. Whole level is a single building that you can get in various ways. Its up to you to decide how and from where you go in. Briefing : "If you have followed my instructions, by the time you read this, you should be well on your way to the Grieving Burrick Inn. Remember when that Thief Garrett stole the scepter of fat Lord Bafford? Well I have a place for it in my circle, and I need you to go get it for me. Garrett peddled it off and it eventually came to the possession of a nobody merchant. Now, there is going to be some type of scepter convension tomorrow. Some of the attendees will be staying at the inn tonight. The man who has the Bafford stick will be there. Grab it, and couple of other scepters to throw everyone off to your true objective. You might want to take a souvenier or to two for yourself while you are in there - just remember the Bafford's scepter is mine. When you have the stick, meet the courier by the fountain, he'll take it the rest of the way to me. Oh, one last thing. Killing the power should make things easier, that is, if you like things easy. I know it's been a while since you've done anything new, so good luck. Sincerely, Master Nightfall" Note: Text differs from the one in the briefing. Special thanks to Looking Glass Studios for releasing the editor and everyone who signed the petition. ===================================================================================== * Play Information * Game : Thief 2: The Metal Age Level Name : Gathering at the bar File name : MISS20.MIS Difficulty Settings : Yes Equipment store : No Map / automap : Yes / No New graphics : Yes New sounds : Yes EAX Support : Yes Multi language support : No Briefing : Yes Total length / size : 1min 12sec / 6.5MB Difficulty level info : Normal Get Bafford's scepter Loot worth 600gp Return to extraction point Equipment: Sword, Blackjack, 12 Broadheads, 7 Water, 2 rope, 4 moss, 2 noise Hard Get Bafford's scepter Loot worth 900gp Find Golden Scepter Do not kill anyone Return to extraction point Equipment: Sword, Blackjack, 8 Broadheads, 4 Water, 1 rope, 2 moss, 1 noise Expert Get Bafford's scepter Loot worth 1300gp Find Golden Scepter Find jeweled scepter Do not kill anyone Return to extraction point Equipment: Sword, 4 Broadheads, 2 Water, 1 moss Known bugs : -When someone bangs the gong, guards might get stuck in the cellar. -Assassinating Cedric on "normal", makes the mission impossible. -Some doors don't work always. -Sheam sometimes doesn't turn to face the player when she speeks. Other info : Just remember, everything that glitters is not gold, and even if can't see a ladder, it doesn't mean you can't climb it. Also note that normal Thief Levels have max of 300-400 polgons simultaneously on screen, this level has a place where there are over 800 polygons visible, so the system requirements are higher than normal. High-poly-areas are not essential, just scenery, so it does not effect the gameplay itself. * Construction * Base : None. Build Time : About 2 months (plus extra for T2 conversion) ======================================================================================= * Loading information with DarkLoader* Put the whole .zip file in the your thief/missions folder (anyplace you want where you keep downloaded FMs) Open Darkloader and select Gathering at the Bar! =================================================================================== * Copyright * This level is (c) by Toni Hollming 1999. Distribution of this level is allowed as long as it is free and the package is kept intact. You may not include this level to any map pack without my permission. This level was not made and is not supported by Looking Glass Studios or Eidos Interactive. Keep on thieving... - End of gatbar.txt -