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Garrett and the Beanstalk
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Author                  : Kfort
Date of Release         : 12/13/03

Description             : 

Due a dramatic rise in crime, helped in no small part by the contributions of a certain master thief, the Bluecoats and Hammerites of the City were in an uproar.  Between the increased patrols, nightly curfews, and frequent raids, it was becoming quite unhealthy to be a thief, even a very uncommon one.  Until the authorities settle down, Garrett decided to spend some time in his "summer cottage" - a small hut on the edge of Blackwood Forest, well outside of the City.  At first the quiet and simplicity of forest were relaxing. But within a week, Garrett was restless for the action and thrills of the City.  

Another uneventful week passed, and the master thief found himself ready for any distraction to liven up his boring days of reading and gardening.  So when a strangely-dressed pagan and his pet burrick, "Fluffy," wandered up to his hut, he was only too happy to offer them a quick meal and a place to rest for night in exchange for a little conversation.  The pagan was strange one, though, and more than a little crazy.  He spoke in rhymes and insisted that the clouds were inhabited by giants, beasts, and unimaginable treasures. It was a measure of how bored the thief was that he found even such questionable company intriguing.   The next morning, a terrible rending noise awoke Garrett from a sound slumber.  His brief guest was nowhere in sight, but in his garden, much to the master thief's disbelief, towered a gigantic beanstalk - reaching all the way to clouds.  Perhaps his crazy guest was not so crazy after all . . . 


Special thanks to:

Sarah - This level was her inspiration and design. I was just the dromed grunt :-)
Jabberwocky, Comfortably Numb, Sluggs, & Yandros - for their great advice and help during beta testing
Aesop's Tales and the Red Fairy Book - For inspiration and fairy stories

All the wonderful object designers for their amazing creations
	Schwaa - Skeleton, crown
	Rob Hicks - Icebeast aka"Cloudbeast," Giant, Dwarves, Baby burrick aka "Fluffy," bare hands, eye elemental, old opera door, ice arrow, ice bomb, throwing knives and darts
	Daemonite - Actress aka "Damsel," prisoners
	YcatX - eye elemental
	Athalus - staff aka "broomstick"
	Targa - beautiful gemstones
	Von Eins - basket
	NamelessVoice - silver locket
	unknown - axe


Briefing                : No

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* Playing Information *

Game                    : Thief: The Metal Age
Mission Title           : Garrett and the Beanstalk
File Name               : miss20.mis
Difficulty Settings     : Yes
Equipment Store         : No
Map                     : No
Auto Map                : No
New Graphics            : Yes
New Sounds              : No
Multi-Language Support  : No

Briefing                : No
    
Difficulty Level Info   : Apprentice, Journeyman, Master  - higher difficulty increases monster encounters and reduces tool availability

* Construction *

Base                    : From scratch
Build Time              : about five weeks

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******KNOWN BUGS*******

Drinking 'Benny's Special Brew' makes you temporarily invisible, but your arm remains invisible permenantly.  Anybody know how to fix this?
Watch out for the Giant's spear - even if you've managed to kill the giant, he can still kill you!  Don't step on the spear.

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* Loading Information *
     DarkLoader!  ;-)

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* Copyright Information *

This level is © by Katy

Extra Special Thanks to Sarah for Story and Design 

Distribution of this level is allowed as long as it is free and the package 
is kept intact. You may not include this level to any map pack without my 
permission. No one may edit and re-distribute this mission without my express 
permission. Just ask, I'll probably give it to ya! ;-)


I can be contacted at kfortner@willamette.edu
This level was not made and is not supported by Looking Glass Studios, Eidos 
Interactive, or Ion Storm.
 