Catman on 22/6/2009 at 17:59

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I’m pleased to announce the release of (http://catmanofiowa.com/ThiefII/FiveTigers/ClawOfTheTiger1.00.zip) Five Tigers: Claw of the Tiger.

I want to thank the beta testers who helped me find and correct several issues: potterr, MrMunkeepants, Undead Gamer, Poesta, Hotlyx, flying_hope, Gloria Creep, ShadowSoul.

My thanks also to the folks in the editor’s forum who provided answers and solutions to nearly all my questions before I even knew to ask them.

A few notes on game play:


* The current date is July 1.

* Your sword and blackjack will make noise when you hit walls and shelves.

* Most of the books and scrolls have hints on loot/equipment locations or puzzle solutions mixed in with background ramblings. Zeniba’s note and M. Xander’s book contain essential information for getting started.

* Pay attention to the hints given in the wise tiger notes. These can save your life.

* Some lights open secret doors when frobbed.

* There are multiple paths to get from place to place for most of the mission. If you find one path blocked or too dangerous, look for another way.

* All loot can be obtained. In a few cases, there is high risk of injury.

* The current in the canals is extremely fast, and you cannot swim against it. However, you can move against the current using the walls or the bottom of the canal.

* It’s best to let sleeping Hammers sleep.


Minor oddities:


* Kamaji might get stuck behind one of the valves he operates. I think he’s looking for something he can sell on the black market.

* Yubaba might end up floating near the ceiling if you follow a specific sequence of actions. It’s one of her many powers.

* When startled, the prisoner Marta often runs to the Hammer church even though she’s been told not to. I’m not sure of her motivation other than to cause chaos.

* The sleeping Hammer workers may run down to the foundry when exceptionally startled. This does make sense since they work there.

mabsy on 22/6/2009 at 18:11

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Thanks for this, I´ve been waiting anxiously as I love the series.

epithumia on 22/6/2009 at 19:00

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Mirrored at (http://thiefmissions.com/info.cgi?m=FiveTigersClawOfTheTiger), with the lootlist. Looks like it's a busy day for FMs!

Thor on 22/6/2009 at 19:56

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Is this a standalone or campaign mission? Either way, this comes first for meh.

Thanks.

Edit: Whoops, readme said it's the 3rd mission out of 6. Cool, an ongoing project. And 6 missions instead of 5 then, hehe. Either there was and interesting beginning or a really interesting ending planned. Have fun dromeding dude.

Thor on 22/6/2009 at 21:49

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I suppose he just meant this one mission. With a good reason too - it's huge!

Ouch, jumped over the walls (since i could'nt open the lock) and got stuck in a mini garden/park. :D