downwinder on 2/9/2021 at 17:53
first off you don't have to say sorry for anything
i like the site how it is,just add missions that are missing and all newdark missions,not sure if pre newdark missions are still wanted out by authors?
and welcome back from me and dewdrop and raindrop
Supremcee on 2/9/2021 at 19:55
I agree with the comments above, I also use thiefmissions regularly and since we got so used to the basic but effective (and the most logical for keeping traffics as low as possible) overlay I would love it to stay that way. Of course it's always a bit dissapointing if you don't find a mission there (connected with the thread, and maybe the walkthrough etc which is one of my fav. features of your page) but I think everybody in this community understands that everything here (from the forums, to thiefmissions etc.) is made by fans and we are all happy that it still exists - and understand that it can't be you no. 1 priority. even if it's not up2date but still effecient to look for older missions. Also there are pages that tried to jump in but they are not as simple to use or want to much so in my impression thiefmissions was and still is the perfect place and I thank you so much for this archive because I used it hundreds of times :)
In my opinion Lord Soth created the best alternative so far with his taffersparadise, it's not as convenient but Ctrl+F does the job if you're looking for sth.
also we have thiefguildwhich adds a modern touch, but is not as easy to read because of the more graphical approach but this also had its huge pluses
We appreciate everybody that is still contributing so don't feel bad if you can't right now or anymore maybe, you granted us something amazing already :)
bbb on 2/9/2021 at 21:44
First of all, no need to apologize.
Everyone appreciates your efforts over the years. Your site was always my go to site and still is for older missions.
You (and numerous others) have provided a great service to the Thief community free of charge. Thank you for all your hard work! There is no other community like this one.
bbb
R Soul on 2/9/2021 at 22:21
I agree that there's no need for an apology, and nor is there any need to apologise for the unnecessary apology.
We all know that that these things are done as a hobby and very much appreciate the effort. We also know that life happens. I think one thing that would help thiefmissions stay up to date is to allow other people to be involved. Your website has an upload feature but it then relies on you to manually make things available. That could create a bit of pressure if you want to catch up with all the releases. Best to see if you can spread the load.
zappenduster on 3/9/2021 at 07:22
Nice comeback! :)
For me (
http://thiefmissions.com) was and is the first server to look for older FMs, not although, no,
because it has an efficient "old-fashioned", unfussy style. So I second this:
Quote Posted by A.Stahl
Please, don't change the interface drastically.
I've sent you a PM in 2017 about some FMs which I translated into a multi-language version but seems you never read it. Nevermind, I'll update that list, maybe you would like to add the supplemented FM ZIPs when you have time. :cool:
Marzec on 3/9/2021 at 11:16
Quote Posted by skacky
Welcome back!
I really don't think there is any need for an apology here. There are priorities in life and the fact that you kept the site online all these years even if it hasn't been updated in a very long time was already a very nice gesture.
100% agree
@epithumia Maybe we could combine keeping missions up-to-date on ThiefMissions.com, by uploading them from ThiefGuild.com directly? Do you see a possibility for a simple API or FTP access? I would certainly love to work on that!
Cheers
Konrad
Esme on 3/9/2021 at 14:35
You don't need to apologise for anything, you're providing a service to the community for free
Last I checked, web space cost actual money & to my knowledge no one gives you a penny for hosting all these missions
Then there's your time maintaining this archive, which OK you've had to devote to other things for a while, but it's still your time & you don't get anything back except our undying gratitude
So please don't apologise for being busy or having other priorities
And if anyone complains, I suggest they try running their own mission archive/download service they may be a little more appreciative of your efforts then
Azaran on 3/9/2021 at 15:47
Welcome back!
Thiefmissions is still my first go-to site, I hope you can update it. Even if you upload just a few new missions here and there, in a few months it could be up to date
dovahkinia on 3/9/2021 at 21:53
I don't know what would I do without your site, it basically made me join fanmission community :)