Aemanyl created a new topic about Saving Private Rye Anne,
Not recommended:
Play this mission only if you are interested in the history of early era FMs. Otherwise, it's a rather poor mansion level with a lot of bugs (the mission cannot be finished unless you install a .dml patch that you can find on TTLG forums; I can imagine it was totally broken back in 1999), lazy design and object placement, uninteresting readables, broken lighting and roombrushes. I wouldn't say it's the worst mission I have ever played, but if you want to play some decent mansion heists from ..., Jan. 14, 2023, 9:59 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Thief: The Black Parade,
Better Textures:
According to the official statement from November, significant progress have been made in the recent months and the campaign is closer to completion, though there is still some remaining work to be done and the team wants to prioritise quality over rushing with the release. They have an undisclosed release schedule, so you can be sure the campaign will be out at some point in future, just be patient., Jan. 14, 2023, 3:11 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about The Shadow of Lord Rothchest,
Enjoyable level:
A good debut by Purah. I really liked the readables (you can immediately see that the author is a gifted writer), general atmosphere in the mansion, and numerous little secrets scattered throughout the level. I believe this is one of the first FMs containing the "mansion built over an evil crypt/temple" trope. If you ignore the problems with textures and lighting (and the low ceiling in the catacombs, which makes walking frustrating and slow), this is a really solid creation for 1999. Fun and..., Jan. 10, 2023, 11:51 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about The Sword Of The Stones,
Amazing castle/mansion FM with some surprises:
Pros:
+ Amazing level design.
+ Classic atmosphere that reminds me of Blackmail and Masks (but without annoying cameras and combat bots).
+ Enjoyable gameplay that keeps you absorbed and glued to the screen as you progress from one floor to another.
+ Interesting storyline.
+ Inclusion of additional zones within the castle (can't say much without spoiling) that make this mission more than just a regular mansion sneaker.
+ Fun and not irritatingly difficult puzzles. I have noticed a few ..., Dec. 24, 2022, 3:39 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about Skull of Lysander,
Nostalgic level:
Skull of Lysander is probably one of the first fan missions for Thief 1 that I have ever played (hence, for nostalgic reasons, my rating is rather high). Garrett has been hired to retrieve from a wizard's fortress a magical item called The Skull of Broca. Skull of Lysander is a short mission that you can finish in 25-30 minutes. While one shouldn't expect any architectural or gameplay marvels, this heavily-guarded wizard's residence has a typical Dark Project atmosphere of sneaking through di..., Dec. 11, 2022, 10:38 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about The Awakening,
Lockpicking championships:
Just finished this old mission. Here is my short review:

+ This is a quite large map.
+ Classic Dark Project atmosphere. Definitely for fans of Lord Bafford's Manor.
+ The level design is not terrible for a mission from 1999, some locations look interesting, so I can see that the author put some effort here.
+ Pretty straightforward gameplay. It can be enjoyed if one approaches The Awakening without too many expectations.
+ No game-breaking bugs.
- However, almost every door and chest..., Nov. 20, 2022, 7:02 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Lone Rock Outpost,
good but to short:
The mission was built for Summer Speedbuild Competition with the deadline of 2 weeks, so it's obvious that the mission is unlikely to be very large., Nov. 14, 2022, 8:55 a.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about These Unfortunate Ones,
Underlit and irritating:
I guess if you are generally fault-finding and overly critical as a person, then very few fan missions will be satisfying to your standards. I have enjoyed playing this mission even during the beta phase. There are a couple of things I liked less, but for me it's a solid 8/10, especially since this is the author's debut., Nov. 5, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic in English Forum,
I'm new at everything about Thief FM:
Here you go: https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151944, Oct. 25, 2022, 8:20 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about The Clocktower,
Can anyone explain?:
Because this mission was made for the Beauty Contest, in which gameplay or storyline was irrelevant., Oct. 13, 2022, 4:15 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Curse of the Ancients,
Long forgotten gem:
I can't believe I haven't played that mission before. I finished it today and Curse of the Ancients is indeed a forgotten gem. I agree with you about the underused spaces and for me this is the only flaw of this mission. Otherwise it's a spectacular achievement and we need to remember it was made in 2000. I really enjoyed solving the puzzles in the tombs, they were pretty much straightforward and I never felt stuck for longer than a few minutes. Exploring the haunted city was a sheer pleasure..., Sept. 3, 2022, 8:47 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about Inheritance,
Enjoyable:
A hidden gem, mansion-sneaker type of mission recommended for fans of Lord Bafford's Manor and Assassins. No annoying bugs, gameplay is quite engaging and mostly non-linear. Apart from the main castle building, the level also features a few other places to go, which I've found to be a nice addition., Aug. 5, 2022, 10:45 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Shadow of Doubt,
Ambitious and a classic, but flawed in places:
Thank you for your review, interesting points. I have a very sentimental approach to Shadow of Doubt, I wrote about it in my own review., Feb. 15, 2022, 2:42 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about Ravensreach,
A fantastic mission with classic Thief TDP atmosphere:
Highly recommended level. For fans of FMs such as Catacombs of Knoss, Gems of Provenance, Tomb of Saint Tennor, Broadsword of Sheol, Bloodstone Prison, and Ascend the Dim Valley., Jan. 1, 2022, 11:56 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Augustine's Revenge,
Didn't age well:
Looks like we've got completely different criteria for rating fan missions, because I think this is one of the best and most enjoyable city missions. It's not about blocky design or boring textures (I agree with this to some extent), but fantastic atmosphere, good storyline, and sheer vastness of the level., Sept. 5, 2021, 6:36 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Falling, In Love,
Speedrunners should like it:
It's a nice fun mission to play on one's lunch break, but that's all. I wish there was something more than "get down as fast as you can without dying" to this level. A few additional obstacles (such as archers) or hidden nooks and crannies with loot would make it more enjoyable and challenging., Aug. 20, 2021, 1:49 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic in English Forum,
Sorting FMs: Thief 1 + Gold + 2:
Thanks. However, when I select "Best" and multiple games, the filter resets to default. Not sure if it's just me or is it a bug., Dec. 19, 2020, 6:08 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic in English Forum,
Sorting FMs: Thief 1 + Gold + 2:
I think it would be cool if there was a possibility to sort missions by "Thief 1 + Gold + 2"., Dec. 13, 2020, 10:46 a.m.

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