thebigh created a new topic about Reap as You Sow,
A heist in bright daylight:
Missions by this author are always full of imaginative new ideas and experimental features. This one is no exception. It's an admirable attempt, and a clever story with some really nice touches, but falls flat in other areas.

You play as a private eye hired to uncover the dark secrets of a wealthy landowning family and sneak onto their property under the guise of visiting their famous hedge maze. It's a bright, warm summer day and there are very few shadows to hide in, but guards won't obj..., June 2, 2023, 5:04 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about House of Theo,
Flawed mission with some nice touches:
I found it hard to give this map a rating. On one hand, it suffers from oversized and underdetailed architecture and some very irritating sound choices. On the other, parts of it look amazing- the approach to the fortress still holds up well today, what a view!- and there are some very, very fun stealth bits that lift the map above mediocrity.

The major downside to this mission is the ambient music, which is both deafeningly loud and annoying. Additionally, there are occasional instances ..., May 31, 2023, 2:54 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Thieves,
Another enjoyable small mission.:
Another enjoyable small mission. This one has our thiefy friend out to infiltrate a breakaway faction of thieves and assassinate their leader.

You approach the compound via the City streets, dodging the City Watch along the way. This is not so easy because the Watch guys have torches and cover is not plentiful, though there are a few interesting houses and side alleys here and there.

I thought the architecture was a bit on the boxy side, even for 2009. But the gameplay is where this mis..., May 28, 2023, 6:22 a.m.

thebigh commented a topic in English Forum,
Tutorial catogory?:
The three Dark Mod missions I can think of that would fit the category are:

* https://www.thiefguild.com/fanmissions/2269/the-dark-mod-training-mission
* https://www.thiefguild.com/fanmissions/7142/the-bakery-job
* https://www.thiefguild.com/fanmissions/6801/the-arena, May 27, 2023, 12:12 a.m.

thebigh commented a topic in English Forum,
Tutorial catogory?:
I think it would be useful for both, and I don't think splitting them up into two tutorial subcategories would be necessary since there are probably only (at a guess) a dozen teaching missions anyway., May 26, 2023, 1:16 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic in English Forum,
Tutorial catogory?:
What do you think about adding a "tutorial" category for missions? This would be used for gameplay lessons like the Dark Mod Training Mission (https://www.thiefguild.com/fanmissions/2269/the-dark-mod-training-mission) or for missions attached to mapping tutorials, for example The Bakery Job (https://www.thiefguild.com/fanmissions/7142/the-bakery-job). I would expect only a very small handful of missions to qualify for this tag, but the category could be very useful for beginners or people loo..., May 23, 2023, 4:53 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about The Bakery Job,
Tiny, but deceptively rich:
This is a very small mission, consisting only of a two-storey building and a backyard, yet it manages to pack some fun and tense gameplay in.

Your task is to break into a popular bakery to steal the head chef's secret recipe, which sounds simple enough. Unfortunately it's not that easy. Despite being late at night some of the servants and the owner are still wandering around, and the business is doing so well they've even hired a guard to keep an eye on the place. You'll be dealing with in..., May 23, 2023, 3:59 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about In a Time of Need 1,
Nice bite-size mansion heist:
This is a mission I've played many times, because it's just fun. Set in and around a smallish mansion, the mission has you sneak in, find the nobleman's secret stash, and sneak out again. It's nothing spectacular, but hunting for the treasure is an interesting puzzle without becoming tedious.

There's numerous ways in and out of the house, so it has replay value, and the AIs keep you on your toes. This mission is well worth playing., May 21, 2023, 12:11 p.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Too Late,
Excellent warehouse heist:
A shortish mission taking place in and around a dockside warehouse, Too Late remains one of the best examples of a warehouse heist the Dark Mod has to offer. With lots of cleverly hidden loot, well-constructed guard patrols, and nice side areas to explore, this mission is just plain fun.

It's an early mission in TDM's history and the visuals are unspectacular but they're enough to convey the atmosphere of a thieves' hideout in a crumbling warehouse and the architecture is sensible and has ..., May 20, 2023, 7:54 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Solar Escape,
Strange and difficult, but fun:
This is another mission that was clearly a beginner's effort, and just as obviously began life as a DarkRadiant tutorial, but it has its own charm and is interesting to play.

Your mission is to break into Sebastian Creep's home, rob him blind, and plant some incriminating evidence for the City Watch to find later, a well-worn formula already seen in, for example, Thief's Den 1, but that doesn't mean you can take it easy at any point. The mission takes place in and around a handful of build..., May 20, 2023, 6:36 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Lord Dufford's,
Huge, empty confusing keyhunt:
This mission is very large, intricate, and built with very admirable attention to detail for its time. Unfortunately, it isn't any fun to play.

Tasked with investigating the disappearance of a wealthy nobleman, you make your way through sprawling city streets into a huge, labyrinthine castle. There's hardly any guards inside, or out in the city streets, so eventually running into one comes as a surprise because - make so mistake - you will eventually be doing a lot of fruitless sprinting a..., May 20, 2023, 4:45 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Poets & Peasants,
Simple but fun:
This is a short mission in which you have to infiltrate the mansion of a former associate and rob him blind. It's not a big mission, the architecture is in places nonsensical, and overall it's distinctly the work of a beginner. Nevertheless it has some fun moments. The guard patrols are nicely set out, fair to both ghosters and blackjack-happy thieves, and there are numerous opportunities to explore. It's well worth playing if you're in the mood for a quick ten-minute loot grab., May 19, 2023, 9:28 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about Spring Cleaning,
Small but creepy mission:
This mission is a small speed-build level that, despite being only a half-dozen rooms or so, manages to be very unsettling and atmospheric. The abandoned, run-down house is put together very convincingly. Ambient sounds, lighting, and clutter are placed perfectly to evoke a sense of creepyness that doesn't overstay its welcome. If you're in the mood for a nice 15-minute Halloween treat, give this one a play., May 16, 2023, 10:07 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about The Creeps,
Cool, creepy little mission:
This Halloween speed-build mission packs a lot of cool stuff into a small map.

Using a mysterious local family's planned absence as an opportunity to burgle their house, you soon find things get weird and scary. Despite the fairly rudimentary architecture- understandable in a speed-build- the buildings are interconnected, with multiple entry and exit points, so the map seems bigger than it really is. Clever use of lights and subtle sounds make the mission quite atmospheric. Loot is plentif..., Jan. 11, 2023, 2:19 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic in English Forum,
New Dark Mod contest:
There's a new contest for the Dark Mod: "Horror for Christmas"

https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/21609-2022-horror-for-christmas-contest/, Oct. 13, 2022, 4:44 a.m.

thebigh commented a topic in English Forum,
Keyhunt category for missions:
Fair point, but I think there's a difference between sneaking up to an unaware target to kill him and having to fight an enemy who's scripted to be aware of you. I can deal with assassinating someone quietly; I don't want to have to battle an angry Hammer haunt., Oct. 7, 2022, 11:34 p.m.

thebigh commented a topic in English Forum,
Keyhunt category for missions:
The category I would like to see is "Forced combat". Although there are probably relatively few missions that fit this description, I know it's an absolute dealbreaker for a lot of players, myself included., Oct. 7, 2022, 12:58 a.m.

thebigh created a new topic about The Accountant 2: New in Town,
Masterpiece:
This is one of my favourite TDM missions.

After the events of of Accountant 1, things have gone bad for you and you decide to embark on a pure cash grab in a nearby apartment building. Things soon take a turn for the weird...

This mission looks and plays fantastically, with a feel reminiscent of some of the better levels of T2. The conversations you overhear are hilarious and add a lot of liveliness to the level. Lighting is spot-on, and the guard patrols are tight enough to be challen..., Oct. 1, 2022, 3:37 a.m.

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Window of Opportunity, submitted by thebigh, June 3, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Crystal Grave, submitted by thebigh, June 3, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Thief's Den 3: The Heart of Lone Salvation, submitted by thebigh, June 3, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Thief's Den 2 : The Chalice of Kings, submitted by thebigh, June 2, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of St Alban 2: St Alban's Cathedral, submitted by thebigh, June 2, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Reap as You Sow, submitted by thebigh, June 1, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Alberic's Curse, submitted by thebigh, May 30, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of The Bakery Job, submitted by thebigh, May 23, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of In a Time of Need 1, submitted by thebigh, May 21, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Thomas Porter 3: The Glenham Tower, submitted by thebigh, May 19, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Vengeance for a Thief - Part 2, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 12, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Somewhere Above the City, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 12, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of The Creeps, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 10, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Illusionist's Tower, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 10, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Lockner Manor, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 9, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of House in Blackbog Hollow, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 3, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Pandora's Box, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 2, 2023

We accepted the suggestion to change the categories of Selis Woderose 1: Flakebridge Monastery, submitted by thebigh, Jan. 1, 2023