Rugball on 9/5/2002 at 18:47

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I prefer the original BR with the film-noir narration but it is my favorite too. Just got Dungeon Siege a few weeks ago.

BTW, I'm Alan. 36 and married for approaching 6 years, one step-daughter age 14. I'm a database analyst (Oracle) at a university just North of San Diego, CA.

Author of one medium-sized T1 FM, the Thieves Quarter. Half a dozen semi-started experimental FM's. Hate to admit that I've never completed T2 but it didn't have quite the appeal as TDP. I blame my old computer for making it too hard to play at times (can you say slideshow?). My new P4 machine should make it fun but I started over with Thief Gold on expert plus Max Payne and the above mentioned DS.

FM's played? Another confession... Never played all the way though any. Tried a handful. Looked at several through DromEd. I'd probably vote for "Death of Garrett" or "Bloodstone Prison."

OM's? Hmmm... Pretty much any with the undead. Not so much the ones with Burricks.

Started playing rugby about 4 1/2 years ago (late start for an old boy). That's where my forum name originated when my daughter couldn't remember what sport I was playing and it came out "rugball." Played my way onto the 'A' squad of my div. II club, (http://www.gurkharugby.com/) the North County Gurkhas. Just wrapped up the season near the end of April with a very hard-fought win on a long road-trip.

Big_Hair on 10/5/2002 at 22:48

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Hi. I'm Ben. 20 yrs old from England.

I'm in my final year, studying Computer Games Design (in all but name) at the University of Teesside.

Favourite OMs: Thief Gold: Cragscleft Prison, The Haunted Cathederal, Undercover and Constantines Mansion (Can't remember if that's the name of the mission... The first mission in Constantines house). Thief 2: Probably the Bank level and Life of The Party... If that's the mission I think it is...

My favourite FM is The Seventh Crystal. Great stuff by Saturnine.

Viper6 on 11/5/2002 at 20:23

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My name is John and I'm an alcoholic. Oops, wrong forum for that...

I'll be 60 years old this year. Have a degree in chemistry and mathematics, and work as an environmental engineer. I design and build things to make cleaner air and water. I also clean up chemical waste dumpsites, and chemical and oil spills. Remember Don Herbert, "Watch Mr. Wizzard"? I'm a protegee of his. Work in an office with a bunch of other engineers who couldn't change a lightbulb.

Married, kids are all adults with kids of their own.

For an old geezer, I'm also a computer geek. My only store bought computer was an IBM PCjr in '83. Since then, I've built my own with components. Current system has a webcam on it, uses MS Netmeeting, so we can watch grandkids grow up.

Am also a '60's musclecar buff. Owned them when they were new. Recently finished building a replica of a '66 Shelby Cobra. Little 2 seater sports car with a healthy V8 in it. Drive it nearly every day. What a blast to drive. Hang out at a site called clubcobra.com as jack21 where other Cobra owners and builders gather.

I love Thief, and love playing FM's. For me, it's a great stress reliever. Whack 'em, & stack 'em is my favorite play mode. Rarely play a mission on expert if I can kill anybody. Up until Calendras Legacy, one of my favorites was The Ritual. Lots of really tough opponents to whack! Whew, wears me out just thinking about it. Then I go back and gather up all the dead and unconsious bodies and stack them all up on one central place to see how big of a pile I can make. Then I gather up enough loot to finish the mission.

I love missions where I can wander around and explore everything. I call these, "Universal Studios" missions. I love exploring from rooftops, and missions with "Second Story" work.

Prior to Thief, my favorite PC game was the Wing Comander series. My radio callsign was Viper6. I'm a Viet Nam vet, and my radio callsign was Viper 6. The "6" designation meaning I was the group leader. Anyway, that's why it's not too thiefy for Thief.

So now you know.

Sneaksie on 12/5/2002 at 09:21

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Hello, my name is Andrey, i'm 21 and i'm finishing fhysics faculty of Moscow State University (seismology) this december. My hoobies: bicycle (using and reparing it after that), photo/video (i'm amateur cameraman at our enthusiastic StudTV (student tv), but hope to become a pro) and thief games of course. Music interests: Pink Floyd, Nightwish, various techno/industrial tracks (Thief/System Shock style).
My favorite Thief levels: Return to Cathedral, The Lost City and Shipping... and Receiving.
I recall when i accidentally saw first Thief demo, i was preparing to a tough exam next day. I was so stunned by style of this game - i've played the demo for a couple of hours each time from the beginning, before i think " there must be a way to save a game":)
Thanks God, i passed that exam next day anyway;) :cool:

lizanneh on 12/5/2002 at 21:27

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Hello, it's me. I'm Liz, in case you thought I was trying to trick you with my nickname.

I'm in my late twenties (can never remember exactly how old), married 2 yrs, with 2 "composer" cats and no kids. (DINK -- for now) My husband and I are both Investment Accounting Supervisors, which is either more or less exciting than you would think, depending on whether you find finance to be a sexy profession. ;) We live near Philadelpha, Pennsylvania, USA. Between the two of us, we've also lived in Michigan, Washington, Illinois, California, Indiana, and Maryland.

My first computer was a PC Junior, back in the early 80's. I've been on the internet since the late 80's. (Anyone remember Prodigy? Right before AOL came out?) My first RPG/Adventure game was King's Quest. Ever since then, I've been hooked on any game that plays like a book (I love to read). My favorite games today? #1: Thief; #2: Baldur's Gate; #3: Yeah, right, like I have time with all these great Thief FMs!

I have a background in theater and music dating back over 20 years. I occasionally perform as a classical musician, and will rarely make an appearance with a band for some rock/jazz/alternative tunes. I also have significant editing experience, as I spent high school and college years as a newspaper/yearbook editor. I also have edited fanfiction, and have even had the recent opportunity to do some FM storyediting. (As well as a little voice acting, right Slyfoxx?)

In my spare time (what spare time???), I have a volunteer position with my fraternity (Sorority for those of you who don't know about "women's fraternities), and am studying for a professional designation. I use Thief as an escape mechanism from all of this!

(Oh, and Hit Deity, my husband should talk to your wife, because I hear the same comments!)

It's great to meet everyone! Happy Mother's day to all of the moms out there. I caught sight of a few: Nightwalker, Lady Jo, and others. Oh, that reminds me: I'm about to become an aunt (again), and my sister is naming her baby....

[SPOILER]GARRETT!!! Yes, it's true.[/SPOILER] :cool: :cheeky:

[Edited Text -- What I didn't know when I posted this was that I should have been celebrating mothers day as well, as I was going to become a mother. Interesting, in retrospect. Also, feel free to check out my post three years later where I forget and introduce myself again.]