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Re: THIEF 4 Really is in Production

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From: J.H.
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47
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Albert Conklin wrote:
> J.H. wrote:
>> Trimble Bracegirdle wrote:
>>> Your comment J.H. illustrates the problem barrier any sequel comes up 
>>> against.
>>> You hate T3 ..many complained that it was 'not right'.
>>>
>>> BUT I started the Thief games with T3 & (with some reservations) like 
>>> it.
>>> I went to T2 later & like it but don't have a need to compare.
>>>
>>> T4 would be hated both by T3 & separately, T2 people  .
>>> Its only hope for a good reception is if its just very good .
>>> (\__/)
>>> (='.'=)
>>> (")_(")  mouse (can't please all of the people any of the time 
>>> sometimes)
>>>
>>
>> i think they made it impossible themselves to be happy with any new 
>> thief game.  the ending was ridiculous!  the outcome of the main 
>> storyline meant we would never have our thief back (as we knew him). 
>> providing 3rd person view (mistake!!) as an option destroyed the 
>> feeling of being there, and gave garett an identity outside of the 
>> player.  we never really had a face before outside of shadows and some 
>> artwork.  and garrett turned out to be one *uuuugly* dude!
> 
> Lol....about the Ugly part.
>  Even though it was optional, I disliked the option of siding with one 
> faction or the other, or both, or neither. Garrett is a loaner.
>  Haven't played it, but the subtitled game "Chaos Theory" starts off 
> with a stealth only level. You can shoot out some lights with a silencer 
> to keep it dark. It would arouse a few bad guys, but you were still 
> being stealthy.
>  Also had some lock picking in it similar to T3.
> Albert
> Albert

do you mean splinter cell?
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