THIS ARTICLE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.
Over the years, The Dark Mod has accumulated a number of Fan Missions that form a larger interconnected series or an overarching/continuing narrative. Many series are connected by their main characters, some by other FM inter-related elements. This article serves as an overview of the known existing FM series of The Dark Mod.
Guide for the tables:
- The FMs of each series are sorted in chronological order.
- The number of each FM includes a link to its page on the official website.
- The name of each FM includes a link to its page on the official TDM wiki.
Beware of potential (minor) spoilers behind the character links.
Official campaigns[]
While all TDM missions are technically Fan Missions, the ones belonging to these official campaigns are as close as TDM will ever get to its own official in-game missions, or in-game story campaigns. These core missions for the base game are in slow and patient continuous development (due to TDM being a hobbyist project of a fan community), and have been gradually added to the base game over the course of several years.
For additional series by TDM authors, please see the next section.
Introduction campaign[]
The missions of this campaign serve as a gradual introduction into the setting and gameplay of The Dark Mod. The missions are shorter and fairly easy, and gradually put the player's newly acquired skills to the test.
Currently, this is the only series that is bundled directly as part of the base game. By installing TDM, the first three missions available to you will be part of this official mini-campaign.
Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), Paschal Murnerus, Moorish adventurers (background)
Series' status: In development, but currently on hiatus. 3 missions currently available, including the (generally plotless) training mission.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Training mission | TDM dev team | TDM thread | 2009-10-17 (original) | Training Jumping/Platforming |
Unique, Open-ended gameplay. TDM Official tutorial mission. |
| 1 | A New Job | Springheel | TDM thread | 2017-03-14 | City Missions Inn/Tavern |
|
| 2 | The Tears of Saint Lucia | TDM dev team | TDM thread (original) TDM thread (latest) |
2008-10-21 (original) 2017-02-14 (latest) |
Church/Cathedral | Briefing standalone release |
Individual authors' series[]
The majority of missions created for The Dark Mod. For the sake of easier searching, these FM series are arranged in alphabetical order, based on their titles. In terms of release, a Single-mission (S) series consists of several single-mission FM releases over time (the commonest sort), while a Campaign (C) series is an FM containing a storyline consisting of several missions.
The Accountant series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
- Series' status: Currently on hold.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs | Goldwell | TDM.com forum thread TTLG.com forum thread |
2017-11-08 | Mansion/Estate | Briefing |
| 2 | The Accountant 2: New in Town | Goldwell | TDM.com forum thread TTLG.com forum thread |
2016-05-08 | Mansion/Estate | Briefing Gameplay trailer |
Away series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters:
- Series' status: Currently on hold. Planned to continue.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away 1: Air Pocket | Geep | TDM.com forum thread | 2020-02-06 | Pirate/Ship |
Chronicles of Skulduggery series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Elyas Thorne (protagonist)
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearls and Swine | Bienie | [ TDM.com forum thread] | 2018-05-25 | City Missions | |
| 2 | A Precarious Position | Bienie | TDM.com forum thread | 2019-05-03 | City Missions | |
| 3 | Sacricide | Bienie | TDM.com forum thread | 2020-07-18 | City Missions |
Corbin series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), cardinal Laurenti (background), Keshka brotherhood members (antagonists)
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | The Builder's Influence | RailGun, Springheel | Template:Forumlink | 2010-03-20 (original version), 2010-03-23 (version 2.0) | Castle/Fortress | |
| Template:TDM-FM | A Score to Settle | Springheel | Template:Forumlink | 2011-07-01 | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | A Reputation to Uphold | Springheel | Template:Forumlink | 2014-04-18 | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | A Matter of Hours | Springheel | Template:Forumlink | 2017-04-28 | Warehouse |
Crucible of Omens series[]
- Description: Though originally planned as a major campaign for future releases of TDM, development progress has been halted.
- Release: Released as Single-mission (S), possibly would have been a Campaign (C) if finished.
- Series' status: Development halted, campaign apparently cancelled. Only 1 mission has been completed and made available.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Bikerdude, Crucible of Omens Team | Template:Forumlink | 2015-12-19 | City Missions |
Hidden Hands series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Initiation | JackFarmer | Template:Forumlink | 2018-12-27 | Mansion/Estate Ship |
|
| Template:TDM-FM | Vitalic Fever | JackFarmer | Template:Forumlink | 2019-07-20 | Mansion/Estate | |
| Template:TDM-FM | The Lost Citadel | JackFarmer | Template:Forumlink | 2020-07-23 | Castle/Fortress |
In A Time of Need series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Terry (supporting)
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In A Time Of Need | Kyyrma | TDM.com forum thread | 2013-11-12 | Mansion/Estate | |
| 2 | Breaking Out the Fence | Kyyrma | TDM.com forum thread | 2014-03-17 | City Missions |
Master thief Corso series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corso (protagonist), Mingus (background, supporting)
- Series' status: On hiatus.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Lockner Manor | buck28 | Template:Forumlink | 2014-08-02 | Mansion/Estate Inn/Tavern |
|
| Template:TDM-FM | Briarwood Cathedral | buck28 | Template:Forumlink | 2014-10-29 | Church/Cathedral Horror |
Winner of the 2014 Halloween Speed-build Contest. |
No Honor Among Thieves campaign[]
- Release: Campaign (C)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Politics | Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | Church/Cathedral | |
| Template:TDM-FM | A Night Out on the Town | Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | No Honor Among Anyone (a.k.a. Forest) |
Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) | Outdoor/Pagan, Mansion/Estate |
Of Brambles and Thorns series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Step Too Far | Dragofer | TDM.com thread | 2014-08-04 | Pirate Horror |
|
| 2 | Down by the Riverside | Dragofer | TDM.com thread | 2016-09-25 | Mansion/Estate Ship |
Penny Dreadful series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Gerald Foxley (protagonist)
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Penny Dreadful 1: The Grail of Regrets | Melan | Template:Forumlink | 2013-07-27 | Horror | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Penny Dreadful 2: All the Way Up | Melan, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2014-07-08 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) | Trailer |
| Template:TDM-FM | Penny Dreadful 3: Erasing the Trail | Melan, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2016-07-09 | City Missions |
Quinn Co. campaign[]
- Release: Campaign (C) (originally single mission (S))
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: Completed and released.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | La Banque Bienveillante | Airship Ballet | Template:Forumlink | 2014-11-22 (original version), 2015-02-04 (current version, bundled with Chase Mercantile) | Bank Jobs | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Chase Mercantile | Airship Ballet | Template:Forumlink | 2015-02-04 (now bundled with La Banque Bienveillante) | Bank Jobs |
Selis Woderose series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Selis Woderose (protagonist)
- Series' status: Currently on hiatus.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Flakebridge Monastery | Jesps | Template:Forumlink | 2010-12-05 | Church/Cathedral | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Rake-off | Jesps | Template:Forumlink | 2011-06-19 | Castle/Fortress |
Shadowcursed series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S) for the first mission and Campaign (C) for the second mission.
- Series' characters: Bolen (protagonist)
- Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.
- Ancilliary materials: Shadowcursed novella (e-book)
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ 1] | Requiem | Moonbo | Template:Forumlink | 2013-10-08 | Church/Cathedral Lost Civilizations |
Winner of the 2014 official Thief Mod Competition by Square Enix & Amazon.com. |
| [ 2] | A House of Locked Secrets | Moonbo | Template:Forumlink | 2015-05-29 | Church/Cathedral Mansion/Estate |
Trailer |
Shadows of Northdale series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
- Series' status: Ongoing, currently in gradual development.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadows of Northdale ACT I: A Curious Mind |
Goldwell | TDM.com forum thread TTLG.com forum thread |
2018-03-23 | City Missions | Briefing |
| 2 | Shadows of Northdale ACT II: Down the Rabbit Hole |
Goldwell | TDM.com forum thread TTLG.com forum thread |
2019-03-20 | City Missions | Briefing |
St Alban series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | The Caduceus of St. Alban | Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2010-08-23 (original version), 2010-08-26 (version 1.5.5) | Church/Cathedral | |
| Template:TDM-FM | St. Alban's Cathedral | Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink (current, 2.0 version) | 2010-11-01 (original version), 2014-06-11 (version 2.0) | Church/Cathedral |
Talbot series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Talbot
- Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Return to the City | Melan | Template:Forumlink (original version), Template:Forumlink (version 2.0) | 2010-01-10 (original version), 2015-01-03 (2.0), 2015-01-03 (current version, 3.0) | City Missions | Winner of the 2009 Grand Christmas Contest. |
| Template:TDM-FM | Fiasco at Fauchard Street | Melan | Template:Forumlink | 2011-05-01 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) |
Note: Sir Talbot's Collateral by Bikerdude and Baal is actually an unrelated mission, just with a similarly named character.
Thief's Den series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Description: The de facto oldest FM series in The Dark Mod. Follow the skillful thief Farrell as he navigates the criminal underworld of Bridgeport and the surrounding world.
- Series' characters: Farrell (protagonist), Sebastian Creep (supporting)
- Series' status: Currently on hiatus.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thief's Den | Fidcal, Greebo | TDM.com forum thread | 2008-01-18 (original version), 2010-07-04 (version 2.0) | City Missions | |
| 2 | The Chalice of Kings | Fidcal (original version), Bikerdude, Xarg (edits, version 2.0) | Template:Forumlink | 2009-10-15 (original version), 2015-09-24 (version 2.0) | Castle/Fortress | |
| 3 | The Heart of Lone Salvation | Fidcal, Baddcog, Bikerdude | Template:Forumlink | 2010-04-02 (original version), 2014-04-12 (version 2.0) | City Missions | |
| 4 | The Alchemist | Sotha, Fidcal | Template:Forumlink | 2010-06-01 (original version) 2010-06-04 (update) | City Missions |
Thomas Porter series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Thomas Porter (protagonist), Lark Butternose (supporting), Godfrey Knighton (background)
- Series' status: Concluded.
- Overview: Courtesy of Sotha.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Mandrasola | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2011-04-10 | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Knighton Manor | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2010-11-09 | Mansion/Estate | |
| Template:TDM-FM | The Beleaguered Fence | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2010-06-23 | Jail/Prison | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Glenham Tower | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2010-07-17 | Castle/Fortress Horror |
Winner of the 2010 Summer Vertical Contest. |
| Template:TDM-FM | The Transaction | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2011-03-04 | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | The Phrase Book | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2012-05-11 | City Missions Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) |
|
| Template:TDM-FM | The Lich Queen's Demise | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2013-05-20 | Horror |
Ulysses series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: Ulysses (protagonist)
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Ulysses: Genesis | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2014-07-24 | Mansion/Estate | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Ulysses: Protecting the Flock | Sotha | Template:Forumlink | 2015-05-28 | Church/Cathedral |
Vengeance for a Thief campaign[]
- Release: Single-mission (S) for the first two published missions, Campaign (C) for the final release that also includes a new first mission.
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | The Angel's Tear | Sir Taffsalot | Template:Forumlink | 2015-02-16 | Church/Cathedral | |
| Template:TDM-FM | A Pawn in the Game | Sir Taffsalot | Template:Forumlink | 2012-09-06 | Jail/Prison | Template:TDM-FM |
| Template:TDM-FM | The Art of Revenge | Sir Taffsalot | Template:Forumlink | 2013-09-06 | Museum Heists | Template:TDM-FM |
Volta series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: TBA
- Series' status: TBA
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | Volta and the Stone | Kingsal | Template:Forumlink | 2016-05-27 | Mansion/Estate City Missions |
|
| Template:TDM-FM | Volta 2: Cauldron of the Gods | Kingsal | Template:Forumlink | 2017-11-30 | Lost Civilizations | Briefing |
William Steele series[]
- Release: Single-mission (S)
- Series' characters: William Steele (protagonist)
- Series' status: Ongoing, though the wait for the fourth mission was longer. A fifth mission has been released fairly recently.
| No. | Title | Author(s) | Forum link | Releases | Mission Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:TDM-FM | In the North | grayman | Template:Forumlink | 2012-10-20 | Mansion/Estate | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Home Again | grayman | Template:Forumlink | 2014-02-12 | Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Cleighmoor | grayman | Template:Forumlink | 2014-03-01 | Sewers Jail/Prison |
|
| Template:TDM-FM | The Warrens | grayman | Template:Forumlink | 2018-09-01 | City Missions | |
| Template:TDM-FM | Commerce Bank | grayman | Template:Forumlink | 2019-04-10 | Bank Jobs |
Note[]
For a key to the descriptions of each Mission Type, please see overview.
See also[]
- Official FMs list
- Fan Missions for The Dark Mod - Main article on all of the published The Dark Mod fan missions to date, in addition to the official list on the website.
- Fan Missions for The Dark Mod - Main category on all of the published The Dark Mod fan missions to date, with all the assorted information.
- Mission recommendation discussions - An overview of past discussions on what The Dark Mod FMs the community recommends to players looking for various challenges (difficulty, size, theme, setting, objectives, etc.).