T2 FM: Reflections in Red (11/14/25)

Azaran on 1/12/2025 at 22:55

Are the bear traps supposed to actually work? When I throw them, they never open.
And how do I open (https://i.postimg.cc/mDBHLbQb/dump000.png) this bricked up door?

I was relieved to see that although the monster doesn't die, attacking him a few times makes him go into permanent fear\escape mode (not sure if this was intended)

(I'm using 1.28 btw)

Snake on 1/12/2025 at 22:57

Quote Posted by Erin

Yes I understand that. I cant get it working is the problem. I was asking if anyone was able to help me upgrade it as I am running into problems along the way and I cannot follow the instructions. I have specific questions related to my computer and need help.

Ok, your post reads more as someone who is having problems with the mission and not understanding why. You never reference having upgraded to 1.28 or not. The issues you have described are due to not having updated to 1.28.

Follow the steps outlined in the video below, it was made exactly for this reason, to help people who might not be comfortable with the tech side of things, to upgrade to 1.28.

(https://youtu.be/lk5i1zJdrY0?si=4vV_SL4XfZUNu8Ty) https://youtu.be/lk5i1zJdrY0?si=4vV_SL4XfZUNu8Ty

Erin on 2/12/2025 at 00:54

Quote Posted by Snake

Thank you. I have watched this video, but it did not help me.

I am using the Thief games run on Steam as I do not have the original games. It has worked all up until now. I think in the instructions to this thread it says I cannot use the Steam versions, or to download the original by clicking a box.

It keeps saying "A valid Thief 2 install was not detected. Please select a directory in which the game is installed or install the game by checking the box on this page".

I click the box to install, then I get "Thief 2 installation data not detected. Please choose the correct location or continue without installing the game".

No matter what option I do, it will not work.

I am wondering if I need to uninstall the Thief connected to Steam?

Is there a known specific place I should be directing the download to instead?

Basically, I have all the Thiefs on Steam, downloaded Angelloader (version 1.4.4), and play the missions as they come out.

Other than that, I dont know if I have the right programs anymore as they always change and have to add this or that.

So far everything has worked without knowing what I'm doing, ha!

I am a bit embarrassed as I am a very unknowledgeable player, but want to enjoy the new missions that are coming out regardless.

I was hoping someone was able to help me. I am willing to voice chat somehow maybe on discord if it is easier.

thehardyboyz on 3/12/2025 at 00:50

Well, I just quit this one. It gave me the same sensation as 2nd mission of TBP : An amazing first part, then a twist leading to horror which is something I really don't like.
However, from the first 2 hours I played (until discovering our big friend as you called him), it was an amazing FM, and even though I'm not the target for such an experience, I have to admit it is wonderfully made.
Congrats Skacky !

PaganZombie on 7/12/2025 at 00:54

I was having crashing problems with the 1.28 TFix, but as someone at the start of this thread mentions, there are DLL calls to d3dx9_30.dll.......which is not there. Solution for me was to copy/paste this DLL from System32 folder into both Thief directories....Thief Gold and Metal Age.

eric.algol on 7/12/2025 at 23:32

Great mission. Looks great, atmosphere appropriately thick, creepy-ass build up, area design through the roof. Having the mission transform so suddenly, but also warning me that the mission is gonna change with the captain of the guards having to evacuate everyone for two hours is brilliant. When the clock suddenly struck midnight, I got goosebumps. That script hit HARD! On that note: the intricacies of Monster Barlowe's scripting must've been a nightmare, and the way he updates his area awareness to rubber band towards the general area of the player screams pathfinding horror of doom. But it never felt off. He was such a constant threat, even if I got some distance away from him. And I love the twist on the old escort quest formula. Now you gotta get the BIG BADDY to follow you to where you need them. Makes for a very tense final objective setup. GREAT WORK!

Was one secret I didn't manage to find, but everything is very above board. No scavage hunts, no wondering where to go, but with a map that didn't feel like automatic GPS location beelines. Sure the first and second floors were really gnarly with lots of brightness and marble flooring, but the general flow of guard patterns, combined with the layout of the structure, meant you could always fenagle shorter trips into dangerous territory, to minimize risk. And I never had a problem finding appropriate corner shadows for a last minute obfuscation, even on tile floors. Just really satisfying mission to play overall. Once again, GREAT WORK!

BrokenArts on 8/12/2025 at 01:51

Question, I haven't seen any mention of the inspiration for this FM. Could it possibly be Chateau de Chenonceau?

Cardia on 8/12/2025 at 22:21

Replaying this beauty on 'expert' difficulty( version 1.1b). I think I´m facing a bug, so I was able to lure the beast into his Master room in the attic and have it/him locked there by closing the secret door/armory, this gave me the freedom to set the woman free , go outside and pick up the explosives, but when I opened again the secret door/armory the beats was nowhere to be found inside, strange. Still, I placed the explosive barrel by the highlighted red spot in the wine cellar used the stab on me to drop some of my blood to lure the beast and waited a couple of minutes for it to come , but it never came. Then the roles of hide and seek had changed , it is now me who is chasing the beast... but no sign of it, I can't find it, it's gone. :confused: