The Dark Mod Gameplay - Revision history

Nbohr1more: /* See Also */

2024-06-11T01:57:17Z

Datiswous: /* HUD (Heads-Up Display) */

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HUD (Heads-Up Display)

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	2. BREATH INDICATOR: When you are underwater, a small blue bar will appear above the lightgem. This bar shows how much air you have left. When the bar runs out, you'll begin to take damage. Surfacing or using a Breath Potion will restore your air bar.		2. BREATH INDICATOR: When you are underwater, a small blue bar will appear above the lightgem. This bar shows how much air you have left. When the bar runs out, you'll begin to take damage. Surfacing or using a Breath Potion will restore your air bar.

	3. LIGHTGEM: The lightgem at the bottom of the screen indicates how visible you are. This is primarily based on how much light is hitting you, but also includes other factors, like whether you are crouched, moving, or have a weapon drawn. {{red\|Being under water also reduces your lightgem. (1.03)}}		3. [[Lightgem\|LIGHTGEM]]: The lightgem at the bottom of the screen indicates how visible you are. This is primarily based on how much light is hitting you, but also includes other factors, like whether you are crouched, moving, or have a weapon drawn. {{red\|Being under water also reduces your lightgem. (1.03)}}

	The wings on either side of the gem works as a crouch indicator. When you are crouched, the wings 'crouch' down as well. {{red\| (1.01) }}		The wings on either side of the gem works as a crouch indicator. When you are crouched, the wings 'crouch' down as well. {{red\| (1.01) }}

Datiswous: /* Starting a Mission */ changed menu screenshot

2022-04-12T20:55:58Z

Starting a Mission: changed menu screenshot

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	== Starting a Mission ==		== Starting a Mission ==
	[[Image:~~new_mission~~.jpg\|thumb\|The New Mission menu.]]		[[Image:new-mission210.jpg\|thumb\|The New Mission menu.]]

	# Select ''New Mission'' from the Main Menu.		# Select ''New Mission'' from the Main Menu.

Datiswous: /* Starting a Mission */ Changes of 2.10 menu

2022-04-12T20:30:14Z

Starting a Mission: Changes of 2.10 menu

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	# Select ''New Mission'' from the Main Menu.		# Select ''New Mission'' from the Main Menu.
	# Click "Download" to see a list of missions available for download. Here you can also read details about, and look at screenshots from, the mission before downloading it. {{red\|(1.04)}}		# Click "Download Missions" to see a list of missions available for download. Here you can also read details about, and look at screenshots from, the mission before downloading it. {{red\|(1.04)}}
	# Select a Mission from the Available Mission list on the right (start with the [[Training Mission (OM)\|Training Mission]] if this is your first time playing) and click ''~~Install~~ Mission''.		# Select a Mission from the Available Mission list on the right (start with the [[Training Mission (OM)\|Training Mission]] if this is your first time playing) and click ''Select Mission''.
	# TDM will install the mission and restart. When back in the menu, select ~~''New Mission'' again and click~~ ''Start Mission''.		# TDM will install the mission and restart. When back in the menu, select ''Start this Mission''.
	# You will see a briefing that introduces the mission. Click ''Objectives'' to proceed.		# You will see a briefing that introduces the mission. Click ''Objectives'' to proceed.
	# Read your objectives, and choose your Difficulty Level. Then select ''Buy Equipment'' (or ''Start Mission'' in some missions).		# Read your objectives, and choose your Difficulty Level. Then select ''Buy Equipment'' (or ''Start Mission'' in some missions).
	# After purchasing the desired equipment, hit ''Start Mission'' (The option to ''Drop'' starting items is available, but use this with caution... dropping some items may make a mission impossible to complete).		# After purchasing the desired equipment, hit ''Start Mission'' (The option to ''Drop'' starting items is available, but use this with caution... dropping some items may make a mission impossible to complete).
	# The Mission Loading screen should appear~~. Be patient... loading a mission for the first time can take several minutes~~.		# The Mission Loading screen should appear.

	To call up the Main Menu while playing, press {{ESC}}).		To call up the Main Menu while playing, press {{ESC}}).

Datiswous: /* Changing Settings */ typo

2022-04-12T20:24:01Z

Changing Settings: typo

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	# The controls are set to defaults familiar to ''Thief'' players, however there are new keys/features that are worth reviewing.		# The controls are set to defaults familiar to ''Thief'' players, however there are new keys/features that are worth reviewing.
	# There are difficulty settings for many things, including lockpicking and {{red\| combat. (1.01)}}		# There are difficulty settings for many things, including lockpicking and {{red\| combat. (1.01)}}
	# New graphics settings ~~has~~ been added for better graphic quality and bloom. {{red\|(1.03)}}		# New graphics settings have been added for better graphic quality and bloom. {{red\|(1.03)}}
	# {{red\|A new "AI Vision" option has been added. This controls how quickly AI realizes you are an enemy when they spot you. (2.0)}}		# {{red\|A new "AI Vision" option has been added. This controls how quickly AI realizes you are an enemy when they spot you. (2.0)}}

Nbohr1more: /* AI Behaviour */

2020-12-30T00:21:18Z

AI Behaviour

Nbohr1more: /* Mantling */

2020-12-18T15:53:59Z

Mantling

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	You cannot mantle while carrying a junk object or a body.		You cannot mantle while carrying a junk object or a body.

			{{update\|2.07\|Mantling different height objects happens at different speeds}}

	= Interacting With Your Environment =		= Interacting With Your Environment =

Nbohr1more: /* AI Behaviour */

2020-12-18T15:49:45Z

AI Behaviour

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	{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}		{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}

			{{update\|2.03\|AI coordinate with each other during searches. }}

	{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}		{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}

Nbohr1more: /* AI Behaviour */

2020-12-18T15:45:36Z

AI Behaviour

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	{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}		{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}

			{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}

	===For an unsuspicious door:===		===For an unsuspicious door:===

Nbohr1more: /* Manipulating Held Objects */

2020-12-17T17:24:15Z

Manipulating Held Objects

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	This is one area that works quite differently from the Thief series. "Held Objects" (anything that you can carry that doesn’t go into your inventory, like chairs, candles, or bodies) are held out in front of you when frobbed. Unlike in Thief, they take up physical space, and can be used to push or manipulate other objects. They can also bump into other objects, making noise (or being knocked out of your hands), so be careful.		This is one area that works quite differently from the Thief series. "Held Objects" (anything that you can carry that doesn’t go into your inventory, like chairs, candles, or bodies) are held out in front of you when frobbed. Unlike in Thief, they take up physical space, and can be used to push or manipulate other objects. They can also bump into other objects, making noise (or being knocked out of your hands), so be careful.

	Objects in the game world that gets highlighted when looked at can be picked up. To grab an object, frob {{RMB}} it as normal. The object will stop being highlighted, and any weapons you had selected will lower. At this point, you can use the next/prev weapon keys (default: mousewheel up/down) to move the object closer/further away from you, and moving your mouse around will move the object.		Objects in the game world that gets highlighted when looked at can be picked up. To grab an object, frob ( right mouse button {{RMB}} ) it as normal. The object will stop being highlighted, and any weapons you had selected will lower. At this point, you can use the next/prev weapon keys (default: mousewheel up/down) to move the object closer/further away from you, and moving your mouse around will move the object.

	The heavier the object, the slower it moves, so you may notice a ‘lag’ if you turn quickly with heavy objects. It can take a while to get used to this.		The heavier the object, the slower it moves, so you may notice a ‘lag’ if you turn quickly with heavy objects. It can take a while to get used to this.

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5L2GxHb3sL3mM03CWmqfD1_gg5GAwh9c Gameplay tips] - A video playlist at the official Dark Mod YouTube channel. Various tips on what to look out for during gameplay and how to improve your grasp on various gameplay mechanics.		* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5L2GxHb3sL3mM03CWmqfD1_gg5GAwh9c Gameplay tips] - A video playlist at the official Dark Mod YouTube channel. Various tips on what to look out for during gameplay and how to improve your grasp on various gameplay mechanics.
			* [[Bindings_and_User_Settings\|Bindings and User Settings]]


	[[Category:Gameplay\| ]]		[[Category:Gameplay\| ]]
	[[Category:Gameplay concepts and settings]]		[[Category:Gameplay concepts and settings]]

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	{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}		{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}

			{{update\|2.03\|AI coordinate with each other during searches. }}

	{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}		{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}

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	AI become suspicious if they find a weapon lying around. Finding blood or a body will cause them to go fully alert.		AI become suspicious if they find a weapon lying around. Finding blood or a body will cause them to go fully alert.

	AI can hear broadhead arrow impacts. If you shoot an arrow and it hits a wall nearby, the AI will notice. AI will also react to water arrows if you fire them too close (or if you hit an AI with one). ~~{{update\|1.07\|AI will notice and be suspicious of arrows that are left sticking into things.}}~~		AI can hear broadhead arrow impacts. If you shoot an arrow and it hits a wall nearby, the AI will notice. AI will also react to water arrows if you fire them too close (or if you hit an AI with one).

	AI do not yet notice moss arrow impacts, broken objects or moss patches. These things will likely cause minor alerts in the future.		AI do not yet notice moss arrow impacts, broken objects or moss patches. These things will likely cause minor alerts in the future.

	{{update\|1.06\| AI can notice and comment on lights that have been put out, and may relight ones that the mapper has set as important. AI will start to become suspicious of an intruder if this happens frequently.}}		{{update\|1.06\| AI can notice and comment on lights that have been put out, and may relight ones that the mapper has set as important. AI will start to become suspicious of an intruder if this happens frequently.}}

			{{update\|1.07\| AI will notice and be suspicious of arrows that are left sticking into things.}}

	{{update\|1.07\| AI that see a rope from a rope arrow will walk over to investigate, and will treat it as evidence of an intruder.}}		{{update\|1.07\| AI that see a rope from a rope arrow will walk over to investigate, and will treat it as evidence of an intruder.}}

	{{update\|1.07\| AI can notice important doors (set by mapper) that have been left open, and will start to become suspicious.}}		{{update\|1.07\| AI can notice important doors (set by mapper) that have been left open, and will start to become suspicious.}}

			{{update\|1.08\| AI will react to objects thrown at them and may take damage. AI can be KO'd by heavy objects hitting them in the head. }}

			{{update\|1.08\| The death cry of AI killed by surprise will now be heard by nearby AI (previously they ignored it)

	{{update\|2.00\| AI will turn towards doors that they see opening, and may get suspicious if they don't see anyone responsible.}}		{{update\|2.00\| AI will turn towards doors that they see opening, and may get suspicious if they don't see anyone responsible.}}
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	An AI will not look at an open door if they were the last one to handle it.		An AI will not look at an open door if they were the last one to handle it.

	{{update\|2.03\|Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}		{{update\|2.03\| Grabbing a closing door will cause the AI who closed it to turn and investigate, unless you let the door close almost all the way (<20% open?). }}

	{{update\|2.03\|AI coordinate with each other during searches. }}		{{update\|2.03\| AI coordinate with each other during searches. }}

	{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}		{{update\|2.04\|AI notice dropped weapons. }}