TDS20AC Mission — A Shadow on the Water (05/25/2024)

nicked on 3/6/2024 at 06:49

Quote Posted by frobbin hood

Oh, and at the end, Basso assisted my escape by rowing through the house! :wot:

This should (hopefully!) also be fixed in the patched version.

Cardia on 3/6/2024 at 11:46

I'm probably facing a bug, my last goal left to complete the mission "return to Basso's boat" is not ticking off :confused:

nicked on 3/6/2024 at 12:19

See above - fixed in patched version. You won't miss anything by Ctrl+Shift+Ending if you've reached the boat and all the other objectives are ticked off though.

Cardia on 3/6/2024 at 19:45

Thank you,

I loved this mission, for me it was the best of this Thief 3 competition, it was the one that best conveyed the spirit of that game. The mansion is very well built, I love the little details that make the decoration and architecture of the mansion very rich and beautiful. Perfect choice of textures, with a good variety, and all the spaces are well-filled and well-decorated with objects that go well with the mansion. The story behind the water issue is very interesting!
I loved playing this high quality mission. Well done for this job Nicked ! :thumb:

uncadonego on 4/6/2024 at 18:05

I've looked around the second floor statue but haven't found anything

Does that become relevant later on? Or am I missing something?

nicked on 4/6/2024 at 21:13

Quote Posted by uncadonego

I've looked around the second floor statue but haven't found anything

Does that become relevant later on? Or am I missing something?

Just a secret. Look for a switch nearby.

Udo on 5/6/2024 at 12:23

Great mission - from what I´ve seen so far my favourite the best of the contest. It feels like "Thief 2,5" style...so to say :cheeky: .
Well designed and the size is also right - not too big, not too small.
Finished it on Expert after about 1,5h with 3800 loot, and did both possible endings.
So, nicked, please continue the good work.

Only one question remains, maybe I just picked it up already, or I haven´t found it yet...where is the rare book on the top shelves? I only found one that lies right above the ladder, but this has a different title and can´t be picked up.

szabikka on 5/6/2024 at 18:24

Nicked simply never ceases to amaze. This mission is a true masterpiece that conveys fear, horror and TDS atmosphere genuinely. A nice mansion level with cool weather effects and an interesting story. What else could you ask for?
Thanks, nicked! ;)

Lord Taffer on 6/6/2024 at 20:58

Another enjoyable mission from nicked! This fm was absolutely TDS style and I loved the menu appearance and the music. I was stuck for a moment or two when trying to find the painted sun and the lock next to it. The masked priest and the readables in his room were probably my favourite parts in the mission.

Nick_UI on 7/6/2024 at 19:07

Very atmospheric level - enjoyed it very much!
Firstly, I liked the way we start and end the level - reminded me a bit of Dishonored and also felt refreshing for Thief level.
I've also enjoyed a lighting mechanic that lights up part of the levels some period of time - was fun being spotted because I forgot about it a few times!
What I've also liked is a choice in the end of the level, felt interesting to make a decision and I wish we will see some results of it in future levels maybe :D

Also have small caveat - I couldn't find the entrance for some time, but it was probably because I played level in two sittings and forgot part of the info from audio.

But overall very good mission, I liked the contrast between more or less easy upper area with simple guards and supernatural beast just under their feet! Great atmosphere!