Weasel on 24/6/2013 at 16:01
Quote Posted by Beleg Cúthalion
Just today I remembered how TDP does exactly NOT explain to you the sneaky tools of your trade in the tutorial (despite being the training ground for a super-secretive society). This is why I at that time (with the CD from some random magazine) didn't know how to use the blackjack at all when I started.
This.
I was a bit naive when I played TDP for the first time (when it was a brand new game), and I didn't even know what the word "blackjack" meant in the context. I saw a little black lump and ignored it completely. I'm pretty sure I had to read about KOs on Thief - The Circle to even know they were possible. I did shoot a lot of dudes in the head until I found out I had an alternative.
SubJeff on 24/6/2013 at 16:25
I didn't read about it online and in fact had very little net access at the time. So how I found out how to use the blackjack when you chaps struggled remains a mystery to me.
Springheel on 24/6/2013 at 18:42
Maybe you read the instruction manual, like I did. People used to do that in those days.
Queue on 24/6/2013 at 19:33
Question: What do the XP points earn you in a real-world sense? Anything? I don't know, obviously, because I don't pay attention to that sort of thing.
Starker on 24/6/2013 at 19:49
Quote Posted by Springheel
Maybe you read the instruction manual, like I did. People used to do that in those days.
I remember reading it while the game installed. The install screens also had all kinds of tips which are sadly lacking in the GOG version.
Quote Posted by Queue
Question: What do the XP points earn you in a real-world sense? Anything? I don't know, obviously, because I don't pay attention to that sort of thing.
It's compulsive and watching numbers get bigger gives you a sense of progress. Have you never played Diablo?
Weasel on 24/6/2013 at 20:27
Quote Posted by Springheel
Maybe you read the instruction manual, like I did. People used to do that in those days.
That's a good point, I'm pretty sure I would have read the manual.
It might be just the Bafford demo that I'm thinking of, actually. I did play it many times before getting the full game (I asked my parents for it for Christmas in 1998 after playing the demo).
Renault on 24/6/2013 at 20:58
Quote Posted by Starker
It's compulsive and watching numbers get bigger gives you a sense of progress. Have you never played Diablo?
Right, but you actually leveled up in Diablo, didn't you? I think I'm getting a little sick thinking about my Level 18 Garrett with his +4 blackjack and his +5 Focus.
Chade on 24/6/2013 at 21:33
Quote Posted by Queue
Question: What do the XP points earn you in a real-world sense? Anything?
Pretty sure they haven't let on yet, but there are some sort of upgrades to Garrett. I'm a bit nervous about what they'll be. Hopefully they'll mainly be upgrades to focus, but we'll see ...
SubJeff on 24/6/2013 at 21:50
Higher jumping, wall running, multiple opponent takedowns, quiet when running.
And so on.
Renzatic on 24/6/2013 at 22:00
"Congrabulations! You've scored 50 headshots in a row, and have now unlocked the BFG9000".
WHAT'S THIS CRAP? THIS DOES NOT APPEAL TO MY STEALTH BASED SENSE OF SUPERIORITY!
