I'm aware of that there is not only one type of Thief player. Some look for hardcore thieving challenges, ghost runs, etc. - I'm not one of those. I just want to enjoy a well designed level. But for me this mission is a master class of design. Seriously, I can not name any other mission that does things that a Thief mission should do this well i...

Fan mission creators should make notes, because Precious is - while not a ground breaking experience, but certainly - an exceptional example of how to use space well. Also, the secrets are fun to discover too. Those who look for hardcore thief experiences may get disappointed by this mission, but players who want to explore a solid and well desi...

I like a lot what the author had been going for with this mission. The custom textures, the geometry of the streets, and the unique assets create a very interesting atmosphere. It's Deadly Shadows - but it's not.

It's a shame the mission often feels empty, and after a while, it becomes pretty clear that most of it is just for showcase... Not ...

Short, but well made mission (actually, it's two). Although some readables seem a little bit unnecessarily wordy, overall I had a great time with this one. There are lots of nice attention on details - and the modified Auldale map is especially well done!

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘧𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯...
and I like to think that DarkDragon (the author) did that, ultimately came to the conclusion they must try to push the limits even beyond anyone could have ever imagined - and Avoiding Mistrust was the end result of that almost scientific experiment.
The other ...

I can't help, but there is something about these keyhunt missions I just can't take - and Cabot is (only from the keyhunt aspect though) one of the least tolerable I've ever played.
The amount of locked doors that can be opened only by using a specific key you have to find first is (I can't find a better word) 𝘶𝘯𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 in this mission. And ...

A great atmosphere can save a mission with bad gameplay, and great gameplay can save a mission with dull atmosphere. I believe 'The Hobbit' has unfortunately none of those - even though the concept was certainly interesting, and I suspect the creator was perhaps going for a surreal level design like 'The Sword' had in Thief: The Dark Project(?) ...

I often wonder why Deadly Shadows fan missions are usually... not really great. Actually, average at best. While a whole topic could be dedicated for discussing the different reasons, I only brought this up to put my 7/10 rating in context.
Is this a good mission compared to fan missions created for Thief 1 and 2? Absolutely not! But it's a hum...

In its core, I think the concept was interesting. I always appreciate when fan mission creators think outside the box and come up with a non-stealth based mission. Too bad, the creator here had either a questionable concept about how to design an adventure game, or just didn't have enough time/motivation for doing so. The mission is sadly filled...

As one who loved Oblivion back in their childhood, I really admire the effort that went into this mission - though it also has to be said that levels in Oblivion were... not so great (especially on a Thief scale), so as soon as you put down your nostalgia glasses, it becomes clear that this is an average map (at best). I'm talking about the lay...

I don't like key hunt missions.
I don't like when previously non-existent enemies appear when you trigger something.
While this mission have all those two aspects above...... I can't help, but admire it anyway - since this is an expertly crafted mission. Varied areas, interesting enemies, lots of great details everywhere! One of the greatest ...

A slightly unpopular opinion, but I prefer small scaled missions that give you a cool Thief experience 𝙖𝙣𝙙 respect your time as well.
The outpost is well designed (though the outside area doesn't really look that good), can be entered in multiple ways - and some additional loot can be found in a few hidden areas. What else you need?
This miss...