the abandoned workshops

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.

August 1, 2009 / Duke Nukem 3D

DukePlus Community Build Project

Author: Community Project
Download: Here
Requires: DukePlus (Included)

Introduction
A massive energy burst has been detected at the EDF’s island base, which has attracted the attention of the aliens. All radio contact is lost, so Duke is dropped in to find out what is going on there. DPCBP is the first community project specifically created for use with DukePlus by Deeperthought. The map focuses on the use of the Skycar in a fairly large map created by; Gambini, Mikko Sandt, Crux Borealis, Rigelblast, Merlijn van Oostrum and Maarten van Oostrum.

July 27, 2009 / Half Life 2: Episode Two

Research and Development

Author: Marcello Bortolino
Download: Here

Introduction
Research and Development is a short mod that has a centric focus that leans towards puzzle solving, a break from the usual practise of gun fights against the Combine forces. You take role of a weaponless character, through a journey of different situations which must be overcome with thought or quick response, to conquer the many obstacles that get in your way.

July 26, 2009 / Thief 2: The Metal Age

Ominous Bequest Gold

Author: Renzo ‘Eshaktaar’ Thönen
Download: Here

Introduction
Garrett was contacted by a man named Grimworth, who has offered an interesting proposal. Lord Robert Farrington, an eccentric collector, has recently passed away leaving his two sons to argue over the inheritance. Grimworth wants you to find Robert’s last will and steal all the objects listed in it. In addition to this, he would also like you to find any evidence concerning rumours of a long forgotten mages order below the manor. Unfortunetly, upon making your way over the wall toward the manor, Garrett slips on some loose bricks and loses most of his equipment on the other side. Either way, you need to find that last will before the heirs do.

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