Fan Mission Series
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 | Mission Type | Notes |
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0 | Training mission | TDM dev team | 2009-10-17 (original version) | Unique. The official tutorial mission of TDM, with open-ended gameplay. | ||
1 | A New Job | Springheel | 2017-03-14 | City Missions/ Inn/Tavern | ||
2 | The Tears of St. Lucia | TDM dev team | (original version), (current version) | 2008-10-21 (original version), 2017-02-14 (current version, 3.0) | Church/Cathedral | Briefing |
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. In terms of release, a Single-mission (S) series consists of several single-mission FM releases over time (the commonest sort), while a Campaign (C) series is an FM containing a storyline consisting of several missions.
The Accountant series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
- Series' status: Currently on hold.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | The Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs | Goldwell | 2017-11-08 | Mansion/Estate | Briefing | |
2 | The Accountant 2: New In Town | Goldwell | 2016-05-08 | Mansion/Estate | Briefing Gameplay trailer |
Corbin series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), cardinal Laurenti (background), Keshka brotherhood members (antagonists)
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | The Builder's Influence | Railgun, Springheel | 2010-03-20 (original version), 2010-03-23 (version 2.0) | Castle/Fortress | ||
2 | A Score to Settle | Springheel | 2011-07-01 | City Missions | ||
3 | A Reputation to Uphold | Springheel | 2014-04-18 | City Missions | ||
4 | A Matter of Hours | Springheel | 2017-04-28 | Warehouse |
Crucible of Omens series
- Description: Though originally planned as a major campaign for future releases of TDM, development progress has been halted.
- Release: Released as Single-mission (S), possibly would have been a Campaign (C) if finished.
- Series' status: Development halted, campaign apparently cancelled. Only 1 mission has been completed and made available.
Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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Behind Closed Doors | Bikerdude, Crucible of Omens Team | 2015-12-19 | City Missions |
In A Time of Need series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Terry (supporting)
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | In A Time Of Need | Kyyrma | 2013-11-12 | Mansion/Estate | ||
2 | Breaking out the Fence | Kyyrma | 2014-03-17 | City Missions |
Master thief Corso series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corso (protagonist), Mingus (background, supporting)
- Series' status: On hiatus.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Lockner Manor | buck28 | 2014-08-02 | Mansion/Estate Inn/Tavern |
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2 | Briarwood Cathedral | buck28 | 2014-10-29 | Church/Cathedral Horror |
Winner of the 2014 Halloween Speed-build Contest. |
No Honor Among Thieves campaign
- Release: Campaign (C)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Politics | Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | Church/Cathedral | ||
2 | A Night Out on the Town | Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | City Missions | ||
3 | No Honor Among Anyone (a.k.a. Forest) | Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | Outdoor/Pagan, Mansion/Estate |
Of Brambles and Thorns series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | One Step Too Far | Dragofer | 2014-08-04 | Pirate Horror |
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2 | Down by the Riverside | Dragofer | 2016-09-25 | Mansion/Estate Ship |
Penny Dreadful series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Gerald Foxley (protagonist)
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Penny Dreadful 1: Grail of Regrets | Melan | 2013-07-27 | Horror | ||
2 | Penny Dreadful 2: All the Way Up | Melan, Bikerdude | 2014-07-08 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) | Trailer | |
3 | Penny Dreadful 3: Erasing the Trail | Melan, Bikerdude | 2016-07-09 | City Missions |
Quinn Co. campaign
- Release: Campaign (C) (originally single mission (S))
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: Completed and released.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | La Banque Bienveillante | Airship Ballet | 2014-11-22 (original version), 2015-02-04 (current version, bundled with Chase Mercantile) | Bank Jobs | ||
2 | Chase Mercantile | Airship Ballet | 2015-02-04 (now bundled with La Banque Bienveillante) | Bank Jobs |
Selis Woderose series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Selis Woderose (protagonist)
- Series' status: Currently on hiatus.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Flakebridge Monastery | Jesps | 2010-12-05 | Church/Cathedral | ||
2 | Rake Off | Jesps | 2011-06-19 | Castle/Fortress |
Shadowcursed series
- Release: Single-mission (S) for the first mission and Campaign (C) for the second mission.
- 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 | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Requiem | Moonbo | 2013-10-08 | Church/Cathedral Lost Civilizations |
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2 | A House of Locked Secrets | Moonbo | 2015-05-29 | Church/Cathedral Mansion/Estate |
Trailer |
Shadows of Northdale series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
- Series' status: Ongoing, currently in gradual development.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Shadows of Northdale ACT I | Goldwell | 2018-03-23 | City Missions | Briefing |
Sir Talbot series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Sir Talbot
- Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Return to the City | Melan | (original version), (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 | 2011-05-01 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) | ||
3 | Sir Talbot's Collateral | Baal and Bikerdude | 2015-04-15 | Mansion/Estate | Trailer |
St Alban series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | The Caduceus of St. Alban | Bikerdude | 2010-08-23 (original version), 2010-08-26 (version 1.5.5) | Church/Cathedral | ||
2 | St. Albans Cathedral | Bikerdude | (current, 2.0 version) | 2010-11-01 (original version), 2014-06-11 (version 2.0) | Church/Cathedral |
Thief's Den series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- 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 | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Thief's Den | Fidcal, greebo | 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) | 2009-10-15 (original version), 2015-09-24 (version 2.0) | Castle/Fortress | ||
3 | The Heart of Lone Salvation | Fidcal, Baddcog, Bikerdude | 2010-04-02 (original version), 2014-04-12 (version 2.0) | City Missions | ||
4 | The Alchemist | Sotha, Fidcal | 2010-06-01 (original version) 2010-06-04 (update) | City Missions |
Thomas Porter series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Thomas Porter (protagonist), Lark Butternose (supporting), Godfrey Knighton (background)
- Series' status: Concluded.
- Overview: Courtesy of Sotha.
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Mandrasola | Sotha | 2011-04-10 | City Missions | ||
2 | The Knighton Manor | Sotha | 2010-11-09 | Mansion/Estate | ||
3 | The Beleaguered Fence | Sotha | 2010-06-23 | Jail/Prison | ||
4 | The Glenham Tower | Sotha | 2010-07-17 | Castle/Fortress Horror |
Winner of the 2010 Summer Vertical Contest. | |
5 | The Transaction | Sotha | 2011-03-04 | City Missions | ||
6 | Phrase Book | Sotha | 2012-05-11 | City Missions Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) |
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7 | The Lich Queen's Demise | Sotha | 2013-05-20 | Horror |
Ulysses series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Ulysses (protagonist)
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Ulysses: Genesis | sotha | 2014-07-24 | Mansion/Estate | ||
2 | Ulysses 2: Protecting the Flock | sotha | 2015-05-28 | Church/Cathedral |
Vengeance for a Thief series
- Release: Single-mission (S) for the first two missions, Campaign (C) for the final release that also includes the new, third mission.
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Vengeance for a Thief: Part 1 | Sir Taffsalot | 2012-09-06 | Jail/Prison | ||
2 | Vengeance for a Thief: Part 2 | Sir Taffsalot | 2013-09-06 | Museum Heists | ||
3 | Vengeance for a Thief: Part 3 | Sir Taffsalot | (complete campaign, including the first two missions) | 2015-02-16 | Church/Cathedral |
Volta series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
No. | Fan Mission Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | Volta and the Stone | Kingsal | 2016-05-27 | Mansion/Estate City Missions |
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2 | Volta 2: Cauldron of the Gods | Kingsal | 2017-11-30 | Lost Civilizations | Briefing |
William Steele series
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- 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 | Mission Type | Notes |
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1 | In the North | grayman | 2012-10-20 | Mansion/Estate | ||
2 | Home Again | grayman | 2014-02-12 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) | ||
3 | Cleighmoor | grayman | 2014-03-01 | Sewers Jail/Prison |
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4 | The Warrens | grayman | 2018-09-01 | City Missions |
For a key to the descriptions of each Mission Type, please see this overview.
See also
- Fan Missions for The Dark Mod - Main article on TDM fan missions.