Fan Mission Series

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Over the years, The Dark Mod has accumulated a number of Fan Missions that form a larger interconnected series or an overarching/continuing narrative. Many series are connected by their main characters, some by other FM inter-related elements.

This article serves as an overview of the known existing FM series.

The FMs of each series are sorted in chronological order.

Beware of potential (minor) spoilers behind the character links.

Official campaigns

While all TDM missions are technically Fan Missions, the ones belonging to these official campaigns are as close as TDM will ever get to its own official in-game missions, or in-game story campaigns. These core missions for the base game are in slow and patient continuous development (due to TDM being a hobbyist project of a fan community), and have been gradually added to the base game over the course of several years.

For additional series by TDM authors, please see the next section.

Introduction campaign

The missions of this campaign serve as a gradual introduction into the setting and gameplay of The Dark Mod. The missions are shorter and fairly easy, and gradually put the player's newly acquired skills to the test.

Currently, this is the only series that is bundled directly as part of the base game. By installing TDM, the first three missions available to you will be part of this official mini-campaign.

Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), Paschal Murnerus, Moorish adventurers (background)

Series' status: In development, but currently on hiatus. 3 missions currently available, including the (generally plotless) training mission.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
0 Training mission TDM dev team Icon_forum.png 2009-10-17 (original version) Unique. The official tutorial mission of TDM, with open-ended gameplay.
1 A New Job Springheel Icon_forum.png 2017-03-14 City Missions/ Inn/Tavern
2 The Tears of St. Lucia TDM dev team Icon_forum.png (original version), Icon_forum.png (current version) 2008-10-21 (original version), 2017-02-14 (current version, 3.0) Church/Cathedral

Crucible of Omens (main campaign)

Though planned as the main campaign for the future of TDM, development progress is necessarily slow. Due to the very small number of currently released missions, the campaign is not yet a direct part of the base game.

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: In development, but currently on hiatus. Only 1 mission currently available.

Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
Behind Closed Doors Bikerdude, Crucible of Omens Team Icon_forum.png 2015-12-19 City Missions

Individual authors' series

The majority of missions created for The Dark Mod. For the sake of easier searching, these FM series are arranged in alphabetical order, based on their titles.

The Accountant series

Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)

Series' status: Currently on hold.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 The Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2017-11-08 Mansion/Estate FM
2 The Accountant 2: New In Town Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2016-05-08 Mansion/Estate FM

Corbin series

Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), cardinal Laurenti (background), Keshka brotherhood members (antagonists)

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 The Builder's Influence Railgun, Springheel Icon_forum.png 2010-03-20 (original version), 2010-03-23 (version 2.0) Castle/Fortress
2 A Score to Settle Springheel Icon_forum.png 2011-07-01 City Missions
3 A Reputation to Uphold Springheel Icon_forum.png 2014-04-18 City Missions
4 A Matter of Hours Springheel Icon_forum.png 2017-04-28 Warehouse

In A Time of Need series

Series' characters: Terry (supporting)

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 In A Time Of Need Kyyrma Icon_forum.png 2013-11-12 Mansion/Estate FM
2 Breaking out the Fence Kyyrma Icon_forum.png 2014-03-17 City Missions

Master thief Corso series

Series' characters: Corso (protagonist), Mingus (background, supporting)

Series' status: On hiatus.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Lockner Manor buck28 Icon_forum.png 2014-08-02 Mansion/Estate
Inn/Tavern
2 Briarwood Cathedral buck28 Icon_forum.png 2014-10-29 Church/Cathedral
Horror
Winner of the 2014 Halloween Speed-build Contest.

Of Brambles and Thorns series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 One Step Too Far Dragofer Icon_forum.png 2014-08-04 Pirate
Horror
2 Down by the Riverside Dragofer Icon_forum.png 2016-09-25 Mansion/Estate
Ship

Penny Dreadful series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Penny Dreadful 1: Grail of Regrets Melan Icon_forum.png 2013-07-27 Horror
2 Penny Dreadful 2: All the Way Up Melan, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2014-07-08 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
3 Penny Dreadful 3: Erasing the Trail Melan, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2016-07-09 City Missions

Selis Woderose series

Series' characters: Selis Woderose (protagonist)

Series' status: Currently on hiatus.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Flakebridge Monastery Jesps Icon_forum.png 2010-12-05 Church/Cathedral
2 Rake Off Jesps Icon_forum.png 2011-06-19 Castle/Fortress

Shadowcursed series

Series' characters: Bolen (protagonist)

Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.

Ancilliary materials: Shadowcursed novella (e-book)

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Requiem Moonbo Icon_forum.png 2013-10-08 Church/Cathedral
Lost Civilizations
2 A House of Locked Secrets Moonbo Icon_forum.png 2015-05-29 Church/Cathedral
Mansion/Estate

Shadows of Northdale series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: Ongoing, currently in gradual development.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Shadows of Northdale ACT I Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2018-03-23 City Missions

Sir Talbot series

Series' characters: Sir Talbot

Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Return to the City Melan Icon_forum.png (original version), Icon_forum.png (version 2.0) 2010-01-10 (original version), 2015-01-03 (2.0), 2015-01-03 (current version, 3.0) City Missions Winner of the 2009 Grand Christmas Contest.
2 Fiasco at Fauchard Street Melan Icon_forum.png 2011-05-01 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
3 Sir Talbot's Collateral Baal and Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2015-04-15 Mansion/Estate

St Alban series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 The Caduceus of St. Alban Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-08-23 (original version), 2010-08-26 (version 1.5.5) Church/Cathedral
2 St. Albans Cathedral Bikerdude Icon_forum.png (current, 2.0 version) 2010-11-01 (original version), 2014-06-11 (version 2.0) Church/Cathedral

Thief's Den series

Description: The de facto oldest FM series in The Dark Mod. Follow the skillful thief Farrell as he navigates the criminal underworld of Bridgeport and the surrounding world.

Series' characters: Farrell (protagonist), Sebastian Creep (supporting)

Series' status: Currently on hiatus.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Thief's Den Fidcal, greebo Icon_forum.png 2008-01-18 (original version), 2010-07-04 (version 2.0) City Missions
2 The Chalice of Kings Fidcal (original version), Bikerdude, Xarg (edits, version 2.0) Icon_forum.png 2009-10-15 (original version), 2015-09-24 (version 2.0) Castle/Fortress
3 The Heart of Lone Salvation Fidcal, Baddcog, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-04-02 (original version), 2014-04-12 (version 2.0) City Missions
4 The Alchemist Sotha, Fidcal Icon_forum.png 2010-06-01 (original version) 2010-06-04 (update) City Missions

Thomas Porter series

Series' characters: Thomas Porter (protagonist), Lark Butternose (supporting), Godfrey Knighton

Series' status: Concluded.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Mandrasola Sotha Icon_forum.png 2011-04-10 City Missions
2 The Knighton Manor Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-11-09 Mansion/Estate
3 The Beleaguered Fence Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-06-23 Jail/Prison
4 The Glenham Tower Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-07-17 Castle/Fortress
Horror
Winner of the 2010_Summer_Vertical_Contest.
5 The Transaction Sotha Icon_forum.png 2011-03-04 City Missions
6 Phrase Book Sotha Icon_forum.png 2012-05-11 City Missions
Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
7 The Lich Queen's Demise Sotha Icon_forum.png 2013-05-20 Horror

Ulysses series

Series' characters: Ulysses (protagonist)

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Ulysses: Genesis sotha Icon_forum.png 2014-07-24 Mansion/Estate
2 Ulysses 2: Protecting the Flock sotha Icon_forum.png 2015-05-28 Church/Cathedral

Vengeance for a Thief series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Vengeance for a Thief: Part 1 Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png 2012-09-06 Jail/Prison
2 Vengeance for a Thief: Part 2 Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png 2013-09-06 Museum Heists
3 Vengeance for a Thief: Part 3 Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png (complete campaign, including the first two missions) 2015-02-16 Church/Cathedral

Volta series

Series' characters: TBA

Series' status: TBA

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 Volta and the Stone Kingsal Icon_forum.png 2016-05-27 Mansion/Estate
City Missions
2 Volta 2: Cauldron of the Gods Kingsal Icon_forum.png 2017-11-30 Lost Civilizations

William Steele series

Series' characters: William Steele (protagonist)

Series' status: Ongoing, though the wait for the fourth mission was longer. A fifth mission is in the works.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases FM theme/setting Notes
1 In the North grayman Icon_forum.png 2012-10-20 Mansion/Estate
2 Home Again grayman Icon_forum.png 2014-02-12 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
3 Cleighmoor grayman Icon_forum.png 2014-03-01 Sewers
Jail/Prison
4 The Warrens grayman Icon_forum.png 2018-09-01 City Missions

See also