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22.08.2010
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Title : Insanity's Crescendo
Filename : IC.zip
Author : Ali Pouladi (Haplo)
Contact info : Private message through TTLG forums
Date of Release : 22.08.2010
Version : 1.2

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* Playing Information *

Game : Thief 2: The Metal Age
File Name : miss20.mis
Difficulty Settings : Yes (AI and loot requirement)
Equipment Store : No
Map : Blank
Automap : No
New Graphics : Yes
New Objects : Yes
New Sounds : Yes
EAX Support : No
Briefing : No


* Construction *

Base : Dedx base mission
Size : Large
Build Time : Many many hours...


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* Story *

Only a few days after stealing The Blade from Halls of the Damned, a certain Lord Ihsahn started harrassing
me. Initially he offered to buy it, but when I didn't give in his offers turned to threats.
This morning I woke up with a big lump on my head to find out the blade was missing. It is not too difficult
to guess who is behind this. And he will pay.
I did some research about this Lord Ihsahn. Nobody knows much about him. He keeps a private profile and
spends most of his time in his secluded summer mansion in the mountains. Tonight I am going to jump over
his wall and get the blade back. No one steals from me.
Strange...the moon is full but there is no moonlight...

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* Notes *

- This mission is the sequel to Unholy Vivid Innocence. I strongly recommend you to finish UVI first before
playing this mission, if you haven't already.
- Some of the puzzles in this mission are inspired by 90s adventure games. So pay a lot of attention to what
you read, and think out of the box. Lateral thinking not only is encouraged, but also necessary at times.
All the texts and books have been kept short (none of them is more than two pages), but they all contain
vital clues to the puzzles.
- Just like my other missions, it is possible to complete all the objectives without taking damage. So if you
can't avoid taking damage while attempting something, look for another way of achieving your goal.
- For the best experience, make sure the ambient tracks are audible.
- This mission is not meant to be ghosted, so wipe the dust off your blackjack and let it fly.


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* Known Issues *

- Sometimes keys sink into the ground when dropped.

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* Credits *

- Marukpa for her help with too many things to mention here. Without her help this mission probably would not
have existed.
- Special thanks to Team CoSaS for many of the objects I used in the mansion.
- I have also used meshes, textures and objects by: Targa, Eshaktaar, R Soul, Nameless Voice, Von Eins,
Vigil(http://thief.washboardabs.net/), TDBonko, Raen, Schwaa, Neilsen74, Jason Otto, Eshaktaar, Doaal,
Yandros, Jonquilis, Aldo Chiapa, Lady Rowena, ShadowTemplar,Dhin, Rob Hicks, Christine and Greenhorn.
I hope I haven't missed anyone.
- Nameless Voice for custom scripts, various useful tools and answering many of my questions.
- Telliamed for custom scripts.
- Audio credits:
Angel Dust - Bleed (Opening music)
Emperor - I am the black wizards
Some Thief III ambient sounds
Many ambient tracks are taken from The Dark Mod. Thanks to the Dark Mod team for allowing me use them.
- Also thanks to Rob Hicks for Dedx and people at The Editors' Guild on TTLG forum for helping me out with
my numerous questions.


* Beta Testers *

- Marukpa
- Nightwalker
- ffox
- Gloria Creep


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* Loading Information *

Darkloader ready. Do not unzip -- Place in fan mission folder and install using Darkloader 4.2 or later.


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* Copyright Information *

This Mission is (c) by Ali Pouladi (Haplo) 2010

Distribution of this level is allowed as long as it is free and the package is kept intact.
No one may edit and re-distribute this mission without my expressed permission.

This level was not made and is not supported by Looking Glass Studios, Eidos Interactive,
or Ion Storm.