mcmike1489 on 6/2/2018 at 16:31
My game is already patched up with TFix, I installed it the first time correctly so it shouldn't be any different. I'll install the Dromed toolkit by extracting the Dromed toolkit folder to my Thief Gold directory, overwrite any files when prompted and copy the contents .\tools\Thief1 Gold Dromed\ to my root Thief Gold Directory Plus another important thing to do after I read this carefully. NOTE: Your Thief1 or Thief Gold install should be "optimized", by moving all *.crf files from your root thief1 directory to a subfolder named "RES" then editing your install.cfg file to change the "resname_base" to include .\RES (e.g: resname_base .\RES+D:\Thief)
voodoo47 on 6/2/2018 at 19:40
funny how you seem to be reading all the instructions in the world, except those that actually matter. lets try it one last time (direct copy paste from the TFix topic).
Quote Posted by voodoo47
INSTALLING THE DROMED EDITOR:1. Install the game
2. Patch up with TFix
3. Extract the (
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141708) DromEd Basic Toolkit to your root Thief directory. Overwrite any files when prompted.
4. Copy the contents of .\tools\Thief1 Gold Newdark Dromed\ to your root Thief directory. Overwrite any files when prompted.
5. Open the (
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141148) NewDark package, then editor.zip, and extract DromEd.exe and darkdlgs.dll to your root Thief directory. Overwrite any files when prompted.
6. Enable hw rendering once Dromed is working, edit dromed.cfg in your TG folder, and uncomment following lines so they would look like this:
Code:
editor_disable_gdi
edit_screen_depth 32
7. Set up the resolution in user.cfg (typically, you'll want something a little lower than your desktop resolution)
mcmike1489 on 7/2/2018 at 01:53
Thanks, I'll make sure to read the instructions carefully. I was taking your advice, sorry if I didn't make myself clear enough. I probably wasn't being too specific with the issue of the Dromed editor. It's all a visual thing like I said before. But thanks for taking the time to help, I really appreciate it. I have another question I would like to ask though, I'm using 1920x1200 resolution on my monitor desktop, how come it would be better if I use a resolution with Dromed lower than the current one I'm using now? Will Dromed not work properly if I use a higher resolution, if so, what is the recommended resolution size that you think would look nice in Dromed?
voodoo47 on 7/2/2018 at 10:12
well, you need to be able to see the borders of the editor window, so it should be something like edit_screen_size 1440,1080 (that's what I'm using on my 1920*1200 monitor).
mcmike1489 on 7/2/2018 at 16:46
Oh I see, I'm using 1280x1024 which is the minimum screen resolution I can use, anything below that, the program won't start. I find that kinda weird. But it will do. You said once Dromed is working, how do you enable hw rendering within the Dromed program? I searched around in the toolbar section, I don't see a function to do that. Plus I had to copy and paste the code: editor_disable_gdi and edit_screen_depth 32 in the dromed.cfg file because it wasn't even showing there in the first place and the simicolon (;) But I should like you said, still uncomment the simicolon so it can work properly.
voodoo47 on 7/2/2018 at 18:17
then I'm pretty sure you have yet again, failed to follow the instructions properly.
I'm guessing you are still trying to beat your current install into submission, instead of just making a new clean one. one way or another, I'm pretty sure I'm done repeating myself, so you have fun doing whatever you're doing.
mcmike1489 on 8/2/2018 at 02:07
Good news, I figured it out on my own. What was causing the issue with Dromed not saving properly with placing guards, objects, and light torches was the HD Mod and TFix installed at the same time, I had to uninstall the HD Mod and reinstall Tfix. I'm sorry if I caused so much trouble for you helping me out, but since I figured it on my own and did the best I could to my ability, I want to say thank you for doing your best. I don't tweak with the game files on a regular basis when it comes to modding PC games in general. It can be tough but I was very patient and you as well were too. Thank you for your time and patience! I look forward to getting future help from you again soon but hopefully in a more non-difficult way. Have a nice day!