Id like to add something important thats been missing from all the posts. In the below screenshot, where it asks for a destination folder, is this just d. And sorry if this is a stupid question, im just real unsure. Thief and thief ii on steam submitted 1 year ago by amygdalasoma ive read time and time again that these thief games are the best stealth games of all time so i purchased the first three but im having major issues getting it to work, primarily with the first two. Thief and thief 2 are still actively supported by the through the looking glass forum with cool mods. Open it with a text editor but not with a word processor like ms word or libreoffice. The metal age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption. Thief 2 hd texture mod if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. They did an ok job of setting up the game and getting up and running for players but that still isnt enough for some people who report crashes and general instability. Thief ii the metal age 2000 by looking glass and eidos interactive, also using tafferpatcher we head for the basement, where we.
The metal age t2 which updates the game from either v1. Absolute beginners guide to creating a mission for thief 2. The best pc mods for thief and thief 2 blackally all the latest gaming news, rumours and things you need to know, stay uptodate with the most interesting news from around the world. This episode features part 68 of the mission eavesdropping. Specific instructions for steam users that makes it clear and simple. My question is, how do i install tafferpatcher and adjust the brightness to a playable level. The metal age gives you a chance to revisit the dark streets of the city, now changed by the order of mechanists, a new cult which has embraced many of the followers of the fallen religion of the hammerites. Improved enemy ai, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of thief ii. As it says in the title i am looking to get thief 2. The program files folder lets start off with some important information. The project is a hd texture mod for the second part of the game series thief thief ii. The metal age textures upscaled using ai, more accurate to the original textures than other texture packs, but of less resolution than the alternatives.
Download and install the newest thief 2 hd mod full version 1. Insert thief 2 cd1 into cd drive or copy contents from both cds to a folder on your hard drive. But naturally im pretty hesitant about stuff that the tutorial doesnt help on. This tutorial will cover the process of creating a fan mission for thief 2, from initial setup, to actually crafting the level in dromed the thief 2 editor all the way through to packaging. Then installed the thief 2 enhancement pack 2 for better models. When you install tafferpatcher on an unmodified steam installation of thief 2, the installer also unnecessarily installs 1. Its an overwhelmingly accepted patch for thief 2, fixing all manner of problems. Steam community guide thief 2 setup and modding guide. If you have a soldout release or complete collection, just use the discs autorun menu to install thief. Start tafferpatcher, select the empty folder where you want thief 2 to be. Help with getting thief2x to work so as the title says, im having trouble getting thief2x to work.
The steam version of thief 2 is actually the gog version. If you have updated thief 2 to newdark which usually happens when one uses a recent version of tafferpatcher, you can try the following. Yeah so ive never tried to mod a game before and i really wanna get some in for thief ii cuz what ive seen looks nice. Thief gold features three additional missions and rereleased versions such as soldout or steam. Running with tafferpatcher and the enhancements it came with, then installed hd mod by bentraxx. Responding to criticisms of the original thief, the missions in thief ii were designed much more around typical thief like behavior, and much of the game is spent robbing the rich denizens of the city rather than battling monsters. Ive installed fresh t2 through steam, applied tafferpatcher downloaded from ttlg forums and. Does the old titles need any patch or fix, even the steam versions, to run properly. Shadows of the metal age there are numerous ways on getting directory if 9xme or system32 if 2000xp7. Guys, i just finished thief gold, and am going to install steam version of thief 2 now. Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, nonlinear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart.
You can find thief 1 gold here on steam gog, and thief 2 on steam gog i recommend both. Part one setting up introduction if youre here, then presumably you want to learn how to create a thief 2 mission. The tafferpatcher program updates thief 2 to work with widescreen resolutions though as you would expect, the prerendered intro and cutscenes are still in 4. This fix will make all resolutions available and fix a number of errors.
I saw a friend return the game recently for being way too dark. My blind lp of thief 2 on expert difficulty with the hd mod and tafferpatcher installed. After installing you will be able to choose your native resolution ingame. A vast selection of titles, drmfree, with free goodies, customer love, and one fair price for all regions. In a world of steam robots and cameras garrett will have to face a new opponent. The project is a hd texture mod for the unofficial thief 2 expansion thief 2x. Ive tried but i cant understand anything its telling me to do at all. This is the tafferpatcher mod that seems pretty popular. It is far higher in resolution and detail than the original textures however. When i try to play, the game is so incredibly dark i cant see nearly anything. Can be found at this through the looking glass forum post. Thief 2 hd mod faq thread thief 2 hd texture mod for. This is an unofficial patch aka newdark for thief ii.
You may have to run the tafferpatcher twice to apply the patches fully. The best pc mods for thief and thief 2 rock paper shotgun. Look for the thief 2 folder where the game is installed. The metal age trainer is now available and supports steam. This guide will help you set up the game using the latest unofficial patches and teach you how to apply mods. Tafferpatcher as described in other postings still works. Darkwidescreenv6r3 was used in original version too for proper comparison.
Doesnt matter that i move brightnessgamma all the way up. In this treacherous place, where the barons watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. To play the game in hd resolution with correct aspect ratio, a small patch needs to be applied. I understand there are 2 patches i could install for thief 2 in order to modernize it. I got thief gold and thief 2 in my steam library and in a tale as old as time, i dont know how they got there i really want to give them a go. Garrett, the master thief, steps out of the shadows into the city. Find out how well this game works with proton and steam play. It incorporates many patches and fixes to help fellow taffers to install and play the game. The metal age newdark fenphoenix lets play thief gold.