the abandoned workshops

November 8, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

The Tower

Author: Lady Rowena
Download: Here

Introduction
The Tower, by Lady Rowena, is a mission made for the Thief 10th Anniversary Contest. It has come to Garrett’s knowledge that Lord Witherdale has recently aquired a small but highly valuable collection of ancient jewels, but the manor is very well guarded. The only other accessable way to retrieve them would be through the nearby tower, which connects to the back of manor. An old guardian still lives within the tower, but that shouldn’t be too difficult to handle. It is however an inconvience that the tower will soon be under renovation, so there isn’t much time left.

November 7, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

The Dead of Winter

Author: Jason Otto
Download: Here

Introduction
This is a mission released during ’07 and was created for the Masters of Horror competition that took place; With all the chaos in The City after the death of Karras, several mechanists moved toward a castle on the mountains in the far north. While there, they intend to complete Father Karras’ greatest design, a dimensional portal. With this device, they intend to bring forth The Builder’s Paradise within the world. Tonight is the night where they will attempt to have The Builder walk amongst them and bring peace to the world. Atleast that is what they are hoping for.

October 30, 2009 / Duke Nukem 3D

Phantasm

Author: Cedric ‘Zaxtor’ Lutes
Download: Here

Introduction
Duke has decided to relocate, finally arriving at his new home. While the movers take a break from unpacking the van, Duke gives the place a little exploration. What Duke didn’t know is that this house has a strange secret, having been haunted for about three years. Some rooms show signs of the last residents making a hasty retreat. The last place he checks out is the basement, finding the light switches appear to be broken. But he continues onwards, eventually discovering a strange device. Upon tampering with it, he is transfered into a new and bizarre world with no way back.

October 28, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

A Night in Rocksbourg I: A New Beginning

Author: DrK Release Date: November 16th 2005

Introduction

The first out of six parts in the Rocksbourg series. Now that Karras is dead, the City has been chaotic. Plots, conspiracies and murders. Garrett decides to retreat to Rocksbourg, some kind of ancient fortress town. After some exploration, working in the outskirts and getting into contact with some Keepers, Garrett eventually decides to head toward the Builder’s Cathedral in the heart of Rocksbourg to find a good bit of wealth. However the city is not all that it seems to be and the night has only just begun.

October 23, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

What Lies Below – The Crusade for the Old Quarter

Author: Russ ‘Yandros’ Robbins
Download: Here

Introduction
Dwelling deeper into the third review for the countdown to halloween, this time we’ll be creeping through sewers and sneaking past haunts and shadowy figures. What Lies Below released back in ’06 originally for the Water Contest, takes place after the events of Thief: Deadly Shadows. Your goal is to get through the sewers underneath the Old Quarter so that you can remove the Keeper glyphs blocking the way, so the Hammerites can enter the catacombs below the Cathedral to destroy a runic tablet, the Necronymus. What awaits you? What lies below?

October 23, 2009 / Heretic

Burial Ground

Author: Ken Phipps
Download: Here
Requres: Advanced Port; ZDoom works

Introduction
Burial Ground from ’00 is the second review for the countdown to halloween, this time we’re exploring ghosts, ghouls and demons within a large, dark graveyard. You’ve been lost in the forest for days. In the middle of the night you awaken to weird sounds coming from the distance. You douse your campfire and head toward the sounds to investigate. You’re greeted by a craggy gate and moonlit headstones. You hear a slight rustling, then the silence is broken by the sound of heavy footsteps coming toward you. Looks like you won’t be getting much sleep tonight.

October 22, 2009 / Quake

The Slaughterhouse

Author: Neil Manke Release Date: May 5th 1997

Author: Neil Manke
Released: May 5th 1997
Download: Here

Introduction
To kick off the countdown to halloween, I’ll be starting off with something a little mild and slowly take it from there. Here we have The Slaughterhouse where you have decided to break into this facility for no particular reason, and must fight your way back out. Released back in ’97 by Neil Manke, this is a gem worth checking out, lots of blood and bloodstained walls await you where creatures are slaughtered for their meat.

October 18, 2009 / Quake

House of Spikes

Author: Biff Debris Release Date: July 23rd 2001

Author: Biff Debris
Released: July 23rd 2001
Download: Here

Introduction
Welcome traveller, to the House of Spikes. This small level takes place within a runic theme, released back in ’01 which should provide a good ten minute enjoyment of your time.

August 23, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

The Ashen Age: Part I

Author: Sliptip
Download: Here

Introduction
People have been mysteriously vanished from within the city, both rich and poor alike. Gone without a trace to be found or clue to be had, while the City Watch just stand idle, powerless to do anything to stop the kidnapping menace. To add to the problem, four Keepers have also gone missing, all while sharing the same burden with protecting an important item. The Book of Ash, capable of unleashing hell down upon the Earth. Because of this ordeal, the Keepers decide to contact Garrett about the situation, to see if he can solve the whereabouts of the missing Keepers. Now is not the time to be waiting for nightfall!

August 15, 2009 / Heretic

Thief: The Trail of the Arch-Heretic

Author: Nigel ‘Enjay’ Rowand
Download: Here
Requires: GZdoom Port

Introduction
Thief: The Trail of the Arch Heretic is a level that intends to take the feeling of Thief, and create a similar setting within Heretic. You take the role of Garrett, the main protagonist from the Thief series, who has been contacted by the Keepers about some dark magic surrounding Lord Bafford’s place. The City Guard and Hammerites aren’t doing much about the situation, a job which is more suited for them to handle. However, rumours about unusual gold coins and jewels turning up on the market has taken his interest, most likely coming from old Bafford’s place. Garrett decides to pay another visit.

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