Melan on 10/11/2015 at 18:53
This was quite impressive! The city was very nicely realised - it is delightful how many different ways you can infiltrate your targets, and how many different planes you can play on in specific locations. I particularly liked the area around the Lady's palace, and following the trail of blood - so many rooftopping opportunities! And all this with consistently high production values. Looks good, sounds good, plays good.
If I wanted to be critical, I would mention that the streets are perhaps just a little bit too empty and clean, which is often a problem with missions that use high-resolution assets. But with the size of the level, what's really impressive is how it came together as it did. Also, the main plot is best approached on its own terms - trying to break it did result in some backtracking, but the only one to blame for that is me, plus it was enjoyable backtracking.
Thanks for making this! :D
R Soul on 10/11/2015 at 19:21
Thanks Melan. Xorak did a most of the architecture around there. It took me a while to figure it out too.
pavlovscat on 10/11/2015 at 20:10
A Job Well Done is appropriately named since this FM is indeed very well done. I had a rollicking good time climbing all over the place and exploring. I loved the multiple paths to various areas which makes this one very replayable. In fact, I just finished my third time through (2 normal, 1 hard) and was able to take an entirely different path each time. I'm still missing a tiny bit of loot and only found 2 Easter Eggs, so I'll have to have another go, this time on Expert. The overall feel is definitely classic Thief, and rooftop & exploration missions are always my favorites. The difficulty was very balanced as I was challenged at many points, such as the jump from a pitched roof to enter the jeweler's, but not frustrated at all. I chuckled at Garrett's comments on the other thieves and their dropped loot and the blood trail.
My only minor criticism is that the city was too clean, but that is, I think, a function of all the beautiful New Dark textures which still amaze and sometimes distract me since I've been away for quite some time. This made the city itself feel a bit sterile, and I do miss the grittiness of the original textures, but this is purely a cosmetic issue which did not affect my enjoyment in the least. Old dogs, new textures. "Hey, you kids! Get off my lawn!" And all that. LOL
The game play was superb no matter the textures and objects used and the hours playing well spent. Thank you for A Job Well Done! :thumb:
SlyFoxx on 11/11/2015 at 15:15
Just reporting in to say I'm having a wonderful time. Missions like this one make me feel like butter on a hot English muffin....soooo chock full o' thiefy goodness!
MaryO on 15/11/2015 at 17:09
What a woderful mission! Thank you very much for yet another classic Thief experience :).
Jah on 30/11/2015 at 19:41
I can't figure out how to get to the pub. Is it possible to get there easily from Fonsbury's?
R Soul on 30/11/2015 at 22:19
Yes. Up and over.
Go through the building to the south (via the window) then go north and drop down. There are two shutters you can open.
Jah on 1/12/2015 at 19:28
I made it to the area north of the pub, with the wooden walkways, but still can't figure out how to get inside.
prjames on 1/12/2015 at 21:18
Quote Posted by Jah
I made it to the area north of the pub, with the wooden walkways, but still can't figure out how to get inside.
Use a rope arrow and descend to the ground in this area. There's a window you will open with thieves inside. Don't alert them!- prjames