Squadarofl on 4/4/2020 at 09:58
Quote Posted by klatremus
Username: Have you found the
sanctuary key yet. If no, it is found in a
bedroom above the meat cleaver beast. If yes, you can you that on a
gate on the top walkway close to where glowy-eyes patrol. Through there,
look up and that should be your way out.
Marbleman: I scoured those streets like a maniac, but no more loot. I might need a better hint. Is the piece inside or outside?
<Username> on 4/4/2020 at 20:36
Thanks, klatremus and DirkBogan! The key was in my inventory all along, but I had forgotten I had picked it up earlier.
Finished on Normal in 3 hours and 51 minutes. At the end, I had 4822 of 6593 total loot.
Into The Odd is a masterpiece! It starts out rather linear, but after roughly an hour the mission really opens up. I loved how dirty everything looks. Smoke and machines everywhere, rotting cadavers in decrepit buildings. This is also one of the gorier Thief fan missions: The flesh-eating cannibals in the sewers and the thug ripping out the eyes of that unfortunate woman were horrifying scenes.
The part in the sewers reminded me of the old mission Thief: Brainchild by Sperry, mostly due the claustrophobic, strange setting with spots of absolute darkness. Other areas on the surface reminded my of Whistling of the Gears by FireMage and Lost Among the Forsaken by DrK. The underground city was beautifully odd and I loved it had just 4 AI patroling, but each a unique custom design. Similarly, the architecture in the mission generally was very impressive. The creators also did a great job at guiding the player towards the objectives, without making things too obvious.
Two things that could be improved after the contest: 1. The cannibal in sewers repeated the same line everytime I approached the gate. I'd prefer he says it just once. 2. After the conversation that triggers the golden egg objective ended, the guy in the green coat with the white wig saw me, went into search mode, but then acted like he could not see me.
Marzec on 4/4/2020 at 20:51
Mission authors didn't aim at a wider audience. Doing it should in no doubt be helpful when you're a contestant. Something tells me above was a conscious decision. This leads me into a conclusion that authors focused on other aspects more. I mean, if anonymous, these nicknames are very creative and fun. Just my 2 cents ;)
nihilon_traveller on 5/4/2020 at 21:31
I'm almost speechless but I feel I need to at least try to express how much I appreciate this mission. I honestly feel like this is a gamechanger, one of these rare missions which truly expand expectations about what is possible in thief fms. The architecture and use of textures here is a work of an artist, and I mean it in a very literal way, it's so beautiful and unique (some environments reminded me of Dishonored for some reason but with stronger atmosphere). Details in every area telling stories, raising questions, the pretty, the macabre, the surreal and quirky made progressing through the mission very exciting and rewarding. The narrative design, which alternates between streamlined parts and free exploration of open areas is also a strong point. I can't recall any other fm doing it on this scale, I mean the first hour or so felt like playing Half Life as Garrett :D I also felt teased, not knowing what else to expect, I think I expected the mission to finally uncover its actual mood or theme which I could get used to - and it didn't so I got used to being surprised over and over, and that was so much fun. It's true that the very beginning was somewhat hard to get through and some AI behaviour was strange.
Played on expert, 3h 48mins (+lots of reloads), 5210 loot.
Question: is it possible to banish/defeat the shapeless spawn? I accidentally ate the burning bread but that didn't work :D
klatremus on 6/4/2020 at 05:20
Quote Posted by marbleman
It's inside. Another hint, which will probably make it quite easy to find:
it's a little wet. :D
Yes that was a bit easy, but I don't think I would've found it without your hint. I looked in that area several times, but I think more on or behind
the chair. The
water made the ring almost invisible, and it must be the
smallest ring known to man (or woman). Updated loot list (
http://www.klatremus.org/TMA20AC/TMA20AC_IntoTheOdd_L.htm) HERE. Missing 125 now. More hints are appreciated. :)
marbleman on 6/4/2020 at 06:37
Looked through the list again. It seems you're missing another piece in marketmaster's mansion.
To be more specific, it's on the top floor.
Varen on 6/4/2020 at 17:46
From the start I knew it was going to be my one of my favorite. Daylight FMs are very rare and this one is very pretty, I don't know why but it reminded me a little bit of Mordbid Curiosity from Pukey Buster. I really loved it.
Once the ambush is avoided (uneasy, many patrols in a very small area) it becomes straightforward, we go up and down the sewers as if we were on a ghost train. Evil spirits, ghosts, red eyes watching you, cannibals, traps and this scary thing with huge eyes, what a trip down there, It was great !
Karras35 on 7/4/2020 at 22:22
I'm done with all my objectives. Can someone please tell me where I can find the hideout?
Edit: Found it. The map helped.
3hrs 31 mins on expert
5935/6593 loot
(review will follow) :cool:
Empyrium on 7/4/2020 at 22:51
I'm playing this excellent fm for the second time.:cheeky::thumb:
