T2 fm: Darkstone gem chapter 2, part 1: Nobles and Craftsmen. (15/12/2015) - by DarkMax
Renault on 4/10/2016 at 06:47
@DarkMax - are you talking about response here in the forums? If so, I don't think that's really true. Just read the thread, there's a whole lot of glowing reviews. Not just here either, on other forums as well. Part of the issue is these days that there are a whole lot of lurkers in the FM forum, but not as much participation as there used to be. Not sure why that is. But even so, the response here is comparable to other highly thought of FMs like Gems of Provenance, Chalice of Souls, Kingsbridge, etc.
In any case, I thought this was one of the best FMs out in the last 3-4 years, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I'm contemplating doing another playthrough (I missed 600 loot somewhere) and writing up a review for the FM review thread.
So please, more Darkstone Gem if you don't mind..! :cool:
Severian_Silk on 4/10/2016 at 09:39
Is it really underwhelming? Sorry for not being vocal about it before, but I'm a fan of this campaign and Nobles and Craftsmen was the sort of Thief experience that I love, with awesome atmosphere and gameplay.
gamophyte on 4/10/2016 at 16:33
That had to be a typo, like people like it so the campaign goes on and on - will never see it's end. I loved N&C. Felt like another part of the city I've not been too, I was immersed! Enjoyed the other missions as well. Hope to see more!
rustmite on 5/10/2016 at 17:36
This one is one of my newest favorites, and I've played it about 6 times, the latest got all the loot except one elusive purple goblet on the streets. Gonna run through it again tonight and see if I can find that. Great atmosphere and great mission.
DarkMax on 18/10/2016 at 22:50
Quote Posted by Brethren
I'm contemplating doing another playthrough (I missed 600 loot somewhere) and writing up a review for the FM review thread.
That'd make an interesting read! I'll get back to working on the project as soon as I get enough free time. Mines and forests are tough to Dromed.
Shaz on 24/10/2016 at 02:13
Just finished on Expert- thank you for a lot of fun, DarkMax! The only things I found frustrating were the lack of map (I'm terrible at drawing mental maps) and the fact that I seemed to frequently do this odd & unexpected little hop post-mantle, resulting in slamming my feet down quite noisily, no matter how carefully I attempted to move. Despite that, this mission remained pure glee from start to finish. I greatly enjoyed your blending in of the T1 aesthetics, and I always love a good thieves highway traversal.
I'll have to go back at some point and hunt down the 300 loot that evaded me!
DarkMax on 14/2/2017 at 13:39
UPDATED VERSION, check the first post for details.
gamophyte on 14/2/2017 at 15:00
Quote Posted by DarkMax
UPDATED VERSION, check the first post for details.
Awesome, revving up for reply just before playing the next.
MrMunkeepants on 19/3/2017 at 05:27
woops, Southquarter is not updated - but I just had a great time playing the old version!
user3 on 20/11/2018 at 06:22
Southquarter still not updated. Starting over with v1.1.
Anyway, how do I access the Dark Arrows without messing up some other hot-keyed arrow.found it [keypad +]
Played on mid level, Normal so I could creatively kill non-innocence. Didn't use the Dark arrows(10 on Normal), maybe useful for the Stone Beast but I left the poor thing alone. KO then sacrificed to spirits; 6 water deaths, 12+ fire deaths, most fell from heights for air and earth. Just used 2 water arrows, 1 moss arrow a few broad arrow.
Fun for a thieves highway but I got bored in finding the last 300 loot. 3 hours over 2.5 days.
