Aemanyl created a new topic about The Scholar's Hand,
Excellent old school fan mission:
Another masterpiece from Nicked. If you are up for a classic Dark Project experience, then you should definitely play The Scholar's Hand. The mission is great in terms of gameplay, as it allows freedom of exploration, provides the player with a few completely new and exciting tools of trade, and isn't frustratingly difficult or challenging. A few areas in the level, especially the scenic lakeside inn and the mysterious ruins (clearly inspired by The Widow's Ire FM), are just enjoyable to beho..., June 7, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about The Bracelet of Melody,
Mission does not work ;(:
DarkLoader is outdated and it is incompatible with most modern fan missions. Please use AngelLoader or FMSel. Do you have Thief1Fix installed?, April 21, 2023, 11:14 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about The Bracelet of Melody,
Mission does not work ;(:
This is a Thief Gold not Thief 2 mission., April 21, 2023, 6:08 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about Robbing A House,
A 5 minute adventure:
Another miniature FM by Bulgarian Taffer. Here you have to rob Bafford's town house. There is also an adjacent city section, which is a welcome addition., April 2, 2023, 9:14 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about The Crazy Priest,
A miniature FM:
A tiny Hammerite fan mission. It's perfect if you have about 15-20 minutes to spare. I particularly liked the Old Quarter section, I did find it quite atmospheric and there was also one fun easter egg. However, I wish the intro was in a better quality and if I were the author I would also add more loot and improve the lighting in some places. That being the case, playing The Crazy Priest was enjoyable., April 2, 2023, 8:45 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about Circle of Strain 2,
A well made FM.:
I remember that when I played this level the assassination objective was actually one of the positive highlights for me. While Garrett is not necessarily a murderer, in Circle of Strain 2 the killing can be done very stealthily without alerting any guards, so it is not too removed from the original gameplay., March 28, 2023, 10:43 p.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about Umbelina,
Fun little Dark Engine creation:
Umbelina is a relatively enjoyable little creation (it does not resemble a typical fan mission) taking place in a large apartment where you need to solve a few simple puzzles. If you don't mind the modern setting and an unusual story, the level will keep you entertained for about 20-25 minutes. I particularly appreciated custom music and objects., March 28, 2023, 3:53 p.m.

Aemanyl commented a topic about The Sword Of The Stones,
Absorbing:
What, in your opinion, was the most challenging objective?, March 15, 2023, 10:32 a.m.

Aemanyl created a new topic about A Visit To The Baron,
Impressive, but...:
This is my short review for A Visit to the Baron, please note that the review contains important spoilers.

Pros:
+ Beautiful and well-designed outside area. Loved the cemetery and multiple civilian houses I could get into.
+ Exploring the catacombs was a sheer pleasure. In my opinion, this is the best section of the mission. The skeleton and the lich were a nice surprise.
+ In general, the attention to detail is tremendous. It is clear that a lot of work went into designing the baron's ..., Feb. 3, 2023, 10:01 p.m.

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.

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