New Taffer recommendations.

BrokenArts on 22/3/2022 at 21:27

I've seen a lot of new Thief players on Twitch, some are interested in playing FM's. Tread lightly, they want to dive in, some are not made for novices. Just randomly choosing an FM could turn them off if they are too difficult. What FM's would you all recommend for new players venturing into the FM scene. Thank you in advance.

marbleman on 22/3/2022 at 22:09

T2X first and foremost. After that,
Hidden Agenda
Heist Society
Precarious Business
Shadow Politics
Shadow Play

Galaer on 22/3/2022 at 22:17

Sturmdrang Peak, Nosferatu 1-2.

Thinking Robot on 23/3/2022 at 01:30

You know:

- Ruins of Originia Series: Mines of Margroth
- Elevator Mission Series
- The Return of the Builder (part 1 and 2, on deathwish difficulty)
- The Builders Paradise, again on expert difficulty

:ebil:

OK, no jokes these times. These missions I mentioned before are insanely hard. I guess these are really good, even for first FM players:

- T2X
- Godbreaker Campaign
- Dracula Reloaded
- Deaths cold embrace
- Return to the Lost city
- Keeper of the prophecies
- Cosas mission X
- Kill Factory 2
- Patriot campaign

downwinder on 23/3/2022 at 02:57

all jis missions :ebil:

LeatherMan on 23/3/2022 at 14:47

I personally think new taffers should start with classic FMs because it will be harder to play those after seeing the amazing FMs that have come out in recent years. FMs like The Inverted Manse, The 7th Crystal, The Seven Sisters, Lord Alan's Factory, Ominous Bequest, and Broken Triad. Coming fresh off of Thief Gold or Thief 2 these won't be much different in terms of the visuals, complexity, and "empty" rooms.

Once they play FMs like Malazar's Inscrutable Tower, The Sound of a Burrick in a Room, Godbreaker, Black Frog, or The Violent Death of Duncan Malveine for example, it will be hard to go back to those earlier "simpler" missions which are still worthy of playing.

BrokenArts on 23/3/2022 at 15:02

Leatherman wins this round so far. So much for asking a serious question. Do you honestly think I'd recommend Patriot to a new player. :tsktsk::nono: I'm trying to spread the gospel of Thief, and not dissuade someone from playing by giving them a difficult mission, they'll quit. To each his own.

Azaran on 23/3/2022 at 15:17

Anything by GORT :p

marbleman on 23/3/2022 at 16:26

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It will be hard to go back to those earlier "simpler" missions which are still worthy of playing

Simpler? A typical mission from the original games takes about an hour or two to complete. Something like Ominous Bequest can take five or six for the first playthrough. Most FMs that are considered all-time classics are nothing like OMs and can be quite overwhelming to a new player. Don't get me wrong, I love missions like Ominous Bequest, and every Thief fan should experience them, but I would not recommend them for someone new to FMs.

BrokenArts on 23/3/2022 at 16:39

Quote Posted by Azaran

Anything by GORT :p

THAT made me laugh.