Sperry on 7/12/2015 at 23:15
[INDENT]The Trickster is real after all.
I don't think anyone but those crazy Hammers really believed in the old gods.[/INDENT]
I've unfortunately almost no time for dromed or thief lately. But I often follow let's players on youtube, as well as some projects exposed in these forums. I've still got my work safely stored on my HD, and I'm eagerly awaiting for the proper time and money circumstances which would allow me to resume dromeding.
However, I've recently had this idea about a contest which I'd like to share. I'd like to know how FM builders would interpret the so called "old gods" of the Thief universe, of which the Trickster is apparently but one among many. The bulk of my inspiration came from the following T1 briefing, which intrigued me ever since I've heard it for the first time.
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[video=youtube;wyN8UGOBmmQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyN8UGOBmmQ[/video][/CENTER]
Who are these "old gods" to which Garrett refers to?
I'm also at least in part inspired by some of my recent readings concerning ancient Babylonian Cuneiform writings (part of my studies) in which an entire pantheon of obscure gods are represented, as well as by ancient eastern European orthodox rituals.
I'd love to see this theme explored by different fan mission authors throughout short missions. It would be up to the authors to imagine such old gods, their names and related scenarios. Especially regarding the strange magic and technologies present throughout the Thief universe, I'd love to see what authors can conjure regarding fictional beliefs of Thief folklore.
I have many ideas, but perhaps it's best to hear what the authors have to say first?
downwinder on 7/12/2015 at 23:47
great idea
Iceblade on 8/12/2015 at 00:38
A story themed contest... I love it.
downwinder on 8/12/2015 at 03:41
i would also think each class in game probably had there own gods,hammers=trickster,mechs=master builder,pagans=the hag/etc
Dev_Anj on 8/12/2015 at 04:12
Quote Posted by downwinder
hammers=trickster
Hahahahaha. You just made me laugh hard. I can't believe anyone who played Thief: Gold or even Thief 2 would get this idea.
Yandros on 8/12/2015 at 04:30
Quote Posted by downwinder
pagans=the hag
This is completely and utterly wrong, too.
nicked on 8/12/2015 at 06:59
Oh my! That's like going on a Star Wars forum and posting about how cool Captain Kirk is in A New Hope. :p
fortuni on 8/12/2015 at 07:18
I think he means ......Hammers=Frog Beasts, Mechs=water arrows, Pagans=Karras
Iceblade on 8/12/2015 at 07:52
Quote Posted by nicked
Oh my! That's like going on a Star Wars forum and posting about how cool Captain Kirk is in A New Hope. :p
Its not that bad, at least, it's all in the same universe.
FireMage on 8/12/2015 at 12:29
Quote Posted by fortuni
Mechs=water arrows
So Garrett is a Mech ?!! :O Unbelievable!
