czyys on 18/12/2018 at 15:43
Finished the mission mainly ghosting (although tried not to use any arrows besides rope arrows) on expert missing ~600 loot.
The gameplay flows very well and I particularly liked how many apartments were enterable without forced use of a rope arrow. And while the architecture isn't very complex, compared to for example Rose Garden, it is solid throughout.
The atmosphere is very much Thief: TDP, although I don't think it mixes perfectly with this cityscape. I can't put my finger on exactly why that is, it may just be how I feel about this combination of stock resources, lighting, architecture and low level of details in some areas.
The story side of the mission is very good and I enjoyed all the little sub-plots. I think it's also worth noting that this mission with its low loot goal, even on expert, and all the objectives being very clear thanks to the readables is a good recommendation for someone without much FM experience.
Definitely among my favorites from this contest.
Also, that Black Parade tease was pretty sweet ;)
vincentlancon on 22/12/2018 at 01:55
Excellent architecture, loving the atmosphere so far.
szabikka on 22/12/2018 at 13:19
Hi everyone!
The very first mission I have played from the contest and it's astonishing, thumbs up for son_of_a_dude :thumb:. I liked it very much, finished on expert with about 3600 loot. But I have a question: Is it possible to enter Caughlin Estate? I've been to or in every house that is marked with a name on the map, however, I can't find an entry point to this one.
Tommyph1208 on 22/12/2018 at 15:36
So... In the mission there are readables describing baiting Burricks with deer legs, of which there is also an abundance... Is that actually a thing? ie. some game mechanic I don't know of?
Mat99 on 22/12/2018 at 16:04
Quote Posted by szabikka
Is it possible to enter Caughlin Estate? I've been to or in every house that is marked with a name on the map, however, I can't find an entry point to this one.
If this is the woman (with harps) who complained for a butcher's racket, then yes, there is the way. Try in vegetables shop. Look very, very up ;)
vincentlancon on 22/12/2018 at 16:43
I have a question for the author and hopefully you can see these pics. In the really nice big mansion in the middle there is a open doorway blocked by boards and you can see there was a stair case going up at one time to a blocked off room, and if you go outside you can see the windows blocked off as well, is there something there we can get to or is it purely decoration, either way it is an impressive touch?
Here are straight links to the pics:
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https://imgur.com/mFHsdgO)
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https://imgur.com/LONQ0Io)
Inline Image:
https://imgur.com/mFHsdgOInline Image:
https://imgur.com/LONQ0Io
DarkMax on 22/12/2018 at 17:03
I would help you but I don't remember the mission looking like that so I don't really recognise the place lol
Tannar on 22/12/2018 at 18:28
It looks like you are using a mod, such as the HD Mod. It's your preference, of course, but I strongly suggest playing the contest missions without any mods on. What you see will in all cases be not what the author intended, and in some cases may cause issues. As for those pictures, that is in Blexham manor and as far as I know that is just for show. I took screenshots of the way those pictures you posted should, and perhaps they look will help others to answer your question with more certainty:
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http://www.imagebam.com/image/b7c6631069406614) Pic 1
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http://www.imagebam.com/image/71cf2a1069406604) Pic 2
vincentlancon on 22/12/2018 at 18:33
Yeah , that's the spot... I am using Necroage.. it just makes everything really good looking, gonna keep using it as long as the levels play ...
szabikka on 23/12/2018 at 06:12
Quote Posted by Mat99
If this is the woman (with harps) who complained for a butcher's racket, then yes, there is the way. Try in vegetables shop. Look very, very up ;)Hi Mat99!
The woman with the harps lives west of the estate on the "left side" of the map. When you look out from her window you can see Caughlin estate, so it's not the same.