gamophyte on 28/2/2023 at 04:14
This mission was really something else for me. I took a break from playing FMs for a bit because it only gnawed at me that I've not worked on my own in a while, haha.
But I'm really happy to come back to this gem. Something really stuck me about the forest area I can't quite put my finger on. I never take screenshots but I had to take this one because something in me was stirred as I waited for this Ape Beast to walk on by.
Inline Image:
https://i.imgur.com/3JBs4wb.jpgI know it looks like nothing maybe, but I wanted to remember that feeling. Really immersive I wish that whole area was bigger! Then the mages felt unique and original and it wasn't just because of the reimagined use for some common Thief 1 items, though that was neat.
I thought the mines were really cool and loved working my way down into the dark levels of the mines. It felt much bigger than it really was, and had a really good time exploring and sneaking (I was scared there would be a mid-way changing of the guard if you get my drift so I didn't knock anyone out). I'm also player that frobs every pixel, I can't believe I only found 10 secrets! Omg.
If this ever is re-release or goes gold, I will def replay it! Much thanks!
downwinder on 28/2/2023 at 05:13
my fav shot of that mission is the part where the 2 ape beast are around a fire by the tunnels
Karras35 on 14/4/2024 at 20:08
I'm into this mission 42 minutes and I have to say, WOW! I absolutely love it! It reminds me to the Thief 2 OMs! And also I love everything with forests, hammerites, caves,... Made it through the mines, and found a nice lake with a house and a hammerite patrolling there. You know which one I mean.
And now I noticed that my version is very outdated (2.0) compared to the last release 4.1. - But I didn't run into any bugs or issues yet. And I absolutely love how everything is.
So if I restart with 4.1, will some areas of the mine be deleted? (I hope not)
baeuchlein on 14/4/2024 at 21:21
As far as I remember, and as far as my notes on the mission and its versions say, the only area that has been replaced with something else is the one with the cataracts (waterfalls). The other regions have better looks that allow you to better distinguish them from each other, but little or no major changes are there otherwise.
Version 2.0, AFAIK, does not have any major bugs, and v4.1 also works well. It's mainly an improvement in gameplay which I see between v2.0 and v4.1, but your personal taste may of course be different. Why not try v4.1 after v2.0, or check out v4.1 and possibly return to v2.0 later?
Karras35 on 15/4/2024 at 14:28
Quote Posted by baeuchlein
Why not check out v4.1 and possibly return to v2.0 later?
That's a great idea and I tried this. I noticed that sadly the HD Texture Mod is somehow suddenly not working with 4.2. In 2.0 no problems - everything looks outstanding and beautiful. Glad I didn't delete 2.0, will continue with 2.0.
Karras35 on 15/4/2024 at 16:37
I need a little bit help. Even though I already went through many many areas, I just can't find the mages hideout. Can someone please provide a hint?
So far, I'm having a blast playing this fm! This is exactly the kind of fm which is my favorite! I love huge fms with forests, caves, climbing, many factions. It's huuuge. It's a huge maze! One area leads to 3 different ways and and each new area again leads to 3 different ways and this goes on and on and on... I love this! It reminds me alot to Godbreaker, Trail of Blood 2 or Return to the Lost City! Very nice FM! I can't believe this is your second FM!:thumb:
Edit: I can't believe this thread only has 3 pages! This fm is absolutely underrated and deserves more attention. (I think this is because it was buggy in 1.0) I definately recommend people to play this fm, if they haven't done so yet.
Edit: Nevermind, found the way to the mages. Near the spider caves there is a huge chamber where you need many rope arrows, and with the empty chest. At the bottom of that chamber a way leads to a lake that leads to a lower lake... I was actually there before, but returned, because there were so many areas I left behind unchecked, and I planned to returned to this lake. But I couldn't find it until now
Finished this mission on Expert in 2:59 h , 2702/3272 gold , 3/3 secrets. knockouts 81:joke: Very very nice FM! 4.5/5 stars!
Next I will play: "A Visit to the Baron"!:cool: