Mike commented a topic about Cabot,
An otherwise solid level heavily overshadowed by awkward keyhunt mission design:
OK. I personally prefer Dirty Money to Vanishing Point (which itself is still very good for me), but I can understand that it could be a bit too tangled for other tastes., Jan. 11, 2022, 11:28 p.m.

Mike commented a topic about Cabot,
An otherwise solid level heavily overshadowed by awkward keyhunt mission design:
Yes, I agree that keyhunt stuff in this mission could be a problem. I'm really sorry, it seems I made wrong offer.

You said also that you like small missions and with less amount of keyhunt stuff. There are some of them you might be interested in - 72-hours contest missions Vanishing Point (for T2) and also - maybe - bigger Dirty Money (for TG). The latter though could be a bit of tangled and labyrinthine in some sections. Zontik's mission, Upside Down is also small - and unlike his other..., Jan. 11, 2022, 9:05 p.m.

Mike commented a topic about The Walk,
A very simple, but respectably built fan mission:
I played them long time ago, and agree about The Walk. Bad Feeling was also ok, but I recall that something in it (loot goal, I think) was frustrating. Also - have you played Cabot and Avoiding Mistrust? They aren't small, but more like small-to-medium-sized mansion missions in vein of Lord Bafford Manor., Jan. 11, 2022, 3:23 p.m.

Mike commented a topic about Ravensreach,
Supernatural level done right:
I like that keys here (except for runes) are just optional and mostly just simplify our traversing through the locations rather then being essentially needed., Jan. 5, 2022, 4:38 p.m.

Mike created a new topic about Deadeye,
Challenging bite-sized adventure:
"Deadeye" is not story-heavy. All you should know is that there is small gang of street thugs and their leader is the one you should either kill or take for ransom. The mission is essentially small (you can complete it in 12-25 min.) but twisted corridor with occasional branches, and obstacles - both passive (like doors or candles) and active (guards). But id does good job with its content: combining well-placed light-sources (which you can't take and transfer into more safe location), and si..., Jan. 5, 2022, 9:03 a.m.

Mike created a new topic about Thief's Rising - Gold Edition,
Hard and engaging; frustrating and disappointing:
This big fan-made campaign deserves exactly those words I put into the title - I rarely played the fan-mission that evoked such mixed, contradicting feelings as this one. We are play for the Reuben (not the Reuben-leader of Thieves' Guild, but other, younger), who lives not in the City (yet) but in the city on nearby Bale island. He got framed by some mysterious order - which is somehow connected with werewolves - and now tries to destroy the order and hence following the steps of one of the..., Dec. 29, 2021, 6:51 a.m.

Mike created a new topic about The Black Mage,
Worthy effort and fine tribute:
The premise of "The Black Mage" is simple: our "Man With No Name"-type anti-hero is hired by local peasant to infiltrate the castle of local lord Davenport, find out what happened to peasant's son named Robert and (if there would be need) rescue him from the castle. But as soon as our thief begins investigation, things complicate more and more, with Black Magic being involved.

"The Black Mage" was originally made by Grayman, who sadly passed away earlier this year and so the work was cont..., Dec. 26, 2021, 1:55 a.m.

Mike commented a topic about Off to Milhorn Manor (Overhaul Edition),
Good manor mission that keeps the player engaged.:
Yes agree, it is typical mansion mission, but keeps right (more or less) balance. It is difficult but not to frustrating level puzzle-wise. Also story was not over-explaining (in fact, it felt even minimalistic) and mysterious enough to keep me interested. It reminds me both OM Lord Bafford's Manor and something like FM Unsung Villain (but it's bigger than that). Though I don't know what was in the original version., Dec. 25, 2021, 12:47 a.m.

Mike commented a topic about Lonmore,
seems decent but needs work.:
hinotumei, I see some replies are deleted, but I still think your this last reply in this thread is itself too personal and too tactless and toxic. It itself feels like trolling (even if you don't think that way or did not put this meaning into your reply). While you may have problems with this mission (which itself isn't perfect, but playable - I haven't any crash (and my pc is quite the potato) and it seems other people also haven't - so it might be some problem on your side with your par..., Nov. 24, 2021, 10:41 a.m.

Mike created a new topic about The Plot Thickens,
Compressed spring:
Garrett survives yet another Assassins-like attack. Driven by his usual mix of curiosity and greed, he tries to find out who attacked him and why - and will do so during three missions.

Plot Thickens is the campaign where everyone will find something to their liking: again, there is Assassins-like silent chase in twisted and gloomy night City streets; LotP-like rooftop sneaking; dark castle - formerly residence of dark mage - with ancient mysteries and which inhabitants are NOT what they ..., Nov. 16, 2021, 10:20 a.m.

Mike commented a topic about The Crypt,
Very good for 2005!:
Mission is ... interesting and visually beautiful, but this switch/button hunt really, really soured my impression., Nov. 3, 2021, 11:48 a.m.

Mike commented a topic about Augustine's Revenge,
Didn't age well:
I'm not criticizing you. I haven't played this mission in particular, but I found that architecture is not strongest aspect of bbb's missions - judging from ones I've played: Short Night's Work, Hammer Skull and Nigel's Hidden Treasure. Yeah, it's quite boxy, basic and on very simplistic side. Also visual design of interiors sometimes may vary from quite detailed to very basic. So I think you raise a fair point. "Meandering" is the most... suitable word I can use to describe them, since they ..., Sept. 5, 2021, 10:09 p.m.

Mike commented a topic about Being Thief 2: Exile,
Ends with a cliffhanger:
Yeah, it's sad that there is still no Being Thief 3..., June 26, 2021, 5:11 a.m.

Mike created a new topic about Reverse Robbery,
On the hard side:
Blackrose Bank (where Garrett kept his most valued belongings - stolen from previous owners) was robbed: someone cleaned out the vault, and City Watch now plans to inspect all lockers to find out what's missing. So Garrett decided to be first and stole his valuables which otherwise would compromise him. The City awaits...

Reverse Robbery is a bit of mixed bag for me: it is difficult, and in both good and not so good sense. What I like most in the mission - is strange menacing and dark mela..., May 25, 2021, 1:30 a.m.

Mike commented a topic about Loser,
Wondeful challenge that really sets all the odds against you:
Well, to some extent it reflects my own thoughts. I didn't expect much from this mission, but I found myself enjoying Loser as some good adventure/keyhunt prison mission with lots of things to do and to deal with, and which is set in exotic island. I found that some people are put off by its strange humour but I wasn't that much distracted., May 16, 2021, 10:42 p.m.

Mike created a new topic about The Hare in the Snare: Part 1,
Detective mystery on the outskirts of big city:
When the poor people and beggars began to disappear, City Watch captain (unable to conduct proper investigation because of pressure from city's finest) decided to hire Jacobs, the thief, to find out what's going on. The traces led to small local inn "The Hare in the Snare", but then Jacobs also disappeared. It's now turn of our hero, Jacobs' acquaintant, - to find out who (and why) is behind those abductions and to clarify Jacobs' fate.

The mission is quite small in scope (several houses..., April 21, 2021, 6:49 p.m.

Mike created a new topic about Second City Bank,
Bank Job:
... Pagans contacted me again. They need some Mechanists' plans set in deposit box in yet another City Bank and Trust. So its time for master thief to get to work.

"Second City Bank and Trust" can be best summed as (smaller) "Life of the party" meets (smaller) "First City Bank and Trust", two of best Thief II missions combined here in one layout. It certainly would fit well into the Thief II Anniversary Contest. So it is divided into two parts: rooftop exploration through the small city s..., April 20, 2021, 2:14 p.m.

Mike commented a topic about Prezent :),
Sadly still imcomplete:
Didn't know you were involved! It is good work even being unfinished. I like his previous mission - Relic (another city horizontal adventure) - and this one feels like Relic squared. Hope some day author will return to this and v2 would see the light of the day..., Feb. 21, 2021, 10:28 a.m.

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