Renault on 5/12/2013 at 03:48

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For those dreading The Shroud, you might want to check out (http://forums.eidosgames.com/showpost.php?p=1965160&postcount=13) this post on the official forums. Apparently the shroud's effect has been reduced quite a bit since E3. We'll only know for sure when we get our hands on the game, but notice that in both of the screenshots, the light gem indicates you are in complete darkness, but the shroud is almost unnoticeable in the 2nd screen.

Ceamonks890 on 5/12/2013 at 04:40

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I like the sound of those in-game options available to turn off. In-game prompts, mini-maps, ability to make NuGarrett shut up and not give hints to puzzles, threat icons and health meters... Ah, now if they could remove that shroud effect and NuGarrett's hands poking out during gameplay and this failed excuse of a reboot will feel a bit more closer to an actual Thief game in regards to gameplay.

Something I find quite peculiar however, is the fact you need to use 'Focus Points' in order to turn things like Focus mode and the aiming reticle for the bow off. Will this be some form of in-game currency you receive while playing or do we have to cough up actual money for these 'Focus points' via micro-transactions of some sort? :confused:

EDIT: Never mind. Just found out the focus points are related to online leaderboards:nono:

Gabucino on 5/12/2013 at 12:08

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Try not to shill so hard.

demagogue on 5/12/2013 at 12:35

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Besides, Brethren can't be elitist & a shill at the same time. =V
Or, you know, people giving their opinions don't have to be part of some conspiracy. They could just be giving their opinions.

I appreciate the options. It'll make it more fun for me if I get around to playing it, and I anticipate it'll be like Dishonored in that way. I think even with the options T4 is still going to be rather mainstream with the contemporary gaming culture, and there isn't much use raging against it because it's all more or less predictable at this point. I mean it's up to each person how they want to approach it, but I'm keeping expectations modest & putting my hope for gaming inspiration in the indie scene.

Gabucino on 5/12/2013 at 12:52

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I don't know about that. Let's get the player classifications right:

(in ascending order of stupidity)

- clever (shill): advocating a shit game (if you took money for it, earn the "Spineless" trait on top of having a broken and unhealthy view of the world)

- idiot with no self-respect: knowingly playing a shit game

- consumerist zombie beyond saving and/or brain tumor subject: knowingly playing a shit game that you paid for

If I send this in as a vote, would someone be so kind as to approve it?