Thief (Z-Normal with 3D Depth)

The working profile has been uploaded to the cloud.

After trying the official profile without success, I was able to achieve depth using a different official profile.

The 3D effect breaks every time you take out a weapon or a blackjack. After using them, always hide them using the ~ key (or any other key you assigned earlier for that purpose). This restores the 3D effect. In most other games, this issue would make the game unplayable in 3D, but in Thief it’s irrelevant, as the game focuses on stealth and exploration.

With everything properly configured, the game looks as good as Blood in G3D. The City in the “Endless Rain” and “Winds of Misfortune” fan missions is breathtaking.

Once everything is set up, the 3D effect is strong, creating a real sense of moving through space and observing objects with depth.

Steps to make everything work:

Install TFix 1.27 for Thief I, Thief II, and Thief Gold.

Copy (clone) thief.exe and rename it to thiefvorpx.exe. Repeat the same process for Thief II and the executable inside the Thief Gold folder.

Change the FOV to 140 in cam_ext.cfg. Don’t forget to remove the “;” so the optional FOV setting works. You can adjust the FOV to your preference, but remember you may also need to tweak VorpX Immersive Mode settings and save the changes.

Set the resolution to 3840×2880. For this resolution to appear in-game, you must select it in your screen settings after launching VorpX Virtual Desktop. To enable this, create a custom resolution in VorpX Virtual Monitor. Once created, launch VorpX Virtual Desktop, right-click on your desktop, open Screen Settings, and select the resolution. Then launch the game and choose 3840×2880.

Websites like Thief Missions and Keep of Metal and Gold host over a thousand fan missions. Most are unrated, but the only way to judge them—especially in VR—is to play them. Even a simple mission aesthetics can be great to look at in 3D. With the sense of moving through space, you gain access to countless new places to explore, with VorpX acting as the only secret door to them.

Use AngelLoader to catalog and launch fan missions. Start them through VorpX Virtual Desktop via AngelLoader.

After playing for a while, adjust VorpX Immersive Mode settings to your liking—distance, scale, curvature, and so on.

Use Alt + Space to recenter if you feel too short or if you feel that the picture is misaligned.

Optional:

Set F5 for quicksave and F9 for quickload—you’ll use them frequently.

You can also try cloning the Dark Messiah of Might and Magic VorpX profile, as more options seem to work in Z-Normal mode. However, there may be ghosting issues.

For the best immersion, use Peltor (or similar) noise-canceling headphones together with Panasonic in-ear buds, and a backlit keyboard for night play.

Consider using a Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus headset for excellent colors and contrast in Thief and The Dark Mod. Since darkness is a core part of the experience, display quality matters greatly.

The Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus still offers outstanding color and contrast thanks to its AMOLED screen technology.

When buying one, ask the seller whether the USB cable (which is long and sturdy) works properly. Signal interruptions can crash AMD drivers. If the system detects a signal loss (VorpX acts as a virtual monitor), it may switch to standard graphics drivers, resulting in a black screen.

Note that AMD Adrenalin driver crashes can still occur even with a fully functional cable. In such cases, both the monitor and headset may go black. You may need to restart your computer and manually reinstall the graphics drivers—often twice, as the first attempt may fail—via Windows Device Manager.

Minor scratches or blurring on lenses can be removed using PolyWatch Plastic Polish. However, on some headsets, it may cause additional blurring.

Only use PolyWatch if you are certain it’s safe for your device, as improper use can damage the lenses.

Removing scratches requires applying firm pressure—don’t be afraid of pressing too hard, but proceed carefully.

If you’re doing this for the first time, watch several YouTube tutorials. PolyWatch works by dissolving plastic on a microscopic level, so avoid overuse, as it can deform or reshape the lenses.

Tips for new Thief players:

Always pick up rope arrows—they are reusable.

You can pull yourself up by pressing and holding Space after a jump.

Shooting rope arrows close to edges makes climbing easier.

Some surfaces (like windowsills) are wooden—these can support rope arrows if you aim carefully.

Certain pipes can be climbed.

Some roofs can be climbed by jumping and holding Space, similar to windowsills and walls.
Doors and windows can be deceptive—some that look unusable can actually be opened. Always check them up close.

Knocking out peasants is not always a good idea. They may serve a purpose, such as opening doors, which they cannot do if unconscious.