Assassin’s Creed: Origins |OT| Guess who’s Bayek

By Laboured Go To PostCan you slice body parts off in this?

Nobody has answered this. It was not a joke question.

By Laboured Go To PostNobody has answered this. It was not a joke question.

I dont think you can

:'(

Laboured is going to get involved with some hard horse porn.

I do miss the zone by zone breakdown of completion from Syndicate and other old AC games

If you're gonna structure your game around ticking off boxes on a checklist, at least surface it

Bizzarely I'm not finding anywhere that sells this game cheap at all. That's really rare for PC games, especially Ubi ones.

Patch out. HDR available!

Hey everyone,

This is to let you know that the 1.0.3 patch is now live on all platforms.

Patch Size:
Xbox One: 1.8GB
PS4: 1.5GB
Uplay PC: 1.3GB | Steam: up to 1.1GB

Please find the latest changes below.

Patch Highlight

New Photomode features:

Implemented camera roll
Implemented multiple effect types in Photo Mode including: depth of field, exposure, vignette, temperature, tint, saturation, and noise

System

Improved stability and performance
Improved some visuals and looting issues on incapacitated or dead NPCs
Fixed multiple loading issues when getting back to playable character after using Senu
[PC] Fixed various issues in VRAM Meter
[PC] Fixed various issues in multi-monitor mode

Graphics & Audio

[Xbox One S][Xbox One X][PS4/PS4 Pro] Added HDR TV support
[Xbox One X] Added 4K support on Xbox One X
[Xbox One] Added Dolby Atmos support
Added audio feedback on conflict warning
Added audio feedback when sheathing and unsheathing weapons with Aya
Added splashing sound when falling in water while mounted
Integrated Japanese voice overs in Military points of interest in certain languages
Fixed issue were dialogue lines could play twice
[PC] Fixed geometric explosions and artifacts after applying options without restart of the game

World

Improved some textures stretches and flickers
Improved world visual when riding horse at high speed
Improved multiple spawning positions for NPCs and animals
Improved level of details in different locations
Fixed multiple lighting issues
Fixed some floating objects
Fixed water visual close to ships at night
Fixed looting issue on a chest inside Cyrene Barracks

Gameplay

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Added rumble and visual feedback to Charge Heavy Attack while mounted
Allowed player to Assassinate an enemy while in fight with another group of enemies
Allowed Kill Loot ability in bare handed combat
Improved playable character, NPCs, and animal navigation
Improved NPCs reactions
Improved smoke bomb throwing usability
Improved spawn locations when reloading checkpoint in the Cyrene region
Improved controls on mount
Balanced damages when executing an Overpower Chain Throw
Prevented sandstorm from appearing over water
Prevented performing Overpower ability on allies
Prevented playable character from changing stance during dialogue scenes
Fixed various issues with the playable character being stuck in overheat stance, in haystacks, or in the world geometry under certain circumstances
Fixed an issue preventing players from picking up arrows in some circumstances
Fixed an issue preventing players from interacting with loot bags dropped inside cages
Fixed an issue where screen would briefly turn black when entering pause menu while in Stone Circle activity
Fixed an issue where the thrown weapon could sometimes not hit the intended enemy when using the Overpower Chain Throw ability
Fixed an issue with Critical Attack ability where playable character could sometimes not reach his target
Fixed an issue with caged lions attacks not dealing any damage
Fixed an issue with Ledge Assassination on sleeping enemies
Fixed an issue with Sickle Swords, Heavy Blunt & Scepter Classes not able to transition from Charged Heavy Attack to Charged Light Attack
Fixed visual effect on Sickle Sword's Charged Light Attack
Fixed an issue where arrows could sometimes not hit a moving enemy when locked on him
Fixed some inconsistencies when using the Parry ability with Sickle Swords
Fixed weapon rotation when releasing a Charged Heavy Attack
Fixed camera movement while being locked on to an enemy
Fixed an issue where the playable character could lose health when parrying
Fixed an issue with Captains’ throwing knives not dealing damage
Fixed an issue where player could not loot animals in water while being on ground
Fixed an issue where playable character would leave shield stance upon throwing a Smoke Bomb following a Dash action
Fixed an issue where the hidden blade would lose its upgrades upon respawning
Fixed an issue preventing the predator bow to hit targets in water
Fixed multiple issues with counterweights in Adorer of Thoth Tomb

Quests

Improved various cinematic transitions
Improved level of detail during several cinematic sequences
Improved NPC behavior in the Amanai Cave during the "Water Rats" quest
Improved cinematic during "The Lizard's Mask" quest
Improved multiple spawned positions for NPCs and animals in quests
Altered Present Day to prevent Leyla from taking unwanted paths back to the Animus
Fixed issue with the interaction with NPCs the Cat and Mouse quest
Fixed out of bound issues in Present Day
Fixed an issue where enemies would enter into conflict with playable character during the walk and talk for "Old Times" quest
Fixed an issue where Jeska would run after stray hippo's during "Smoke over water" quest
Fixed an issue where cinematic would not end unless skipped during "Taste of Her Sting" quest
Fixed an issue where Gennadios could stay stuck on horse during "Gennadios the Phylakitai" quest
Fixed the cinematic trigger during the boss fight of "The Lizard's Mask" quest
Fixed an issue where assassination celebration would appear prematurely during "The Battle of the Nile" quest
Fixed an issue preventing the world from load properly during “The Final Weighing” quest
Fixed an issue where Taharqa could stop moving during "The Scarab's Lies" quest
Fixed an issue where Nikias would spawn far away from chariot after failing during "Wild Ride" quest
Fixed an issue where the playable character could remain stuck in a dialogue scene in "What's Yours Is Mine" quest
Fixed an issue where "Pompeius Magnus" quest would not appear in the "Completed" section of the Quest Log
Fixed an issue that could cause an infinite loading after completing "May Amun Walk Beside You" quest
Fixed an issue where the beggar could remain stuck while climbing a rock near Omorfi Villa in ’A Dream of Ashes’’ quest
Fixed issues with unwanted NPCs or animals appearing in cinematics camera shots
Fixed an issue where Meketre could not enter in combat mode during "The Hungry River" quest
Fixed an issue sometime preventing the interaction with Hotephres in ‘’Shadya’s Rest’’ quest
Fixed an issue where playable character would light himself on fire when lighting some torches
Fixed an issue that could prevent the final part of "Aya" quest from starting
Fixed an issue that could prevent Nikias from mounting chariot during "Wild Ride" quest
Fixed an issue that could prevent Bayek from interacting with chests while holding his gear during "The Scarab’s Lies" quest
Fixed an issue that could cause the hay bundles to fall out of world during "Abuse of Power" quest
Fixed an issue where Bayek could be killed during a black screen transition when completing ‘’The Scarab’s lies’’ quest
Fixed various issues preventing objectives from updating in various quests

Activities

Increased Rewards in Hippodrome and Arena
Fixed an issue where the recover prompt would disappear too fast in Hippodrome
Fixed an issue with the Leaderboard not updating properly in the Arena or Hippodrome
Fixed an issue that could prevent the player from progressing after the Duelist I encounter in the Arena
Fixed the Arena’s entry gate that could remain open

Photomode

Implemented camera roll
Implement multiple effect types (depth of field, exposure, vignette, temperature, tint, saturation, noise)
Improved visual grid to follow ‘Rule of Thirds’ principle
[PC] Improved M&K controls
Disabled Photo Mode when in Stone Circles
Disabled critical messages when in Photo Mode
Disabled filter selection during composition mode
Fixed issue where placing a waypoint on a photo thumbnail would display an infinite loading symbol

User Interface

Added back button icon to locked menu pages
Added category filters in the Gear page of the Store
Added a completed activity panel to some activity locations
Added indication of the currently equipped gear in the shop upgrade menu
Added a hold gauge to ‘Follow Road’ input representation
Improved the loot icon when purchasing a Heka Chest
Updated the Tame Animal ability description in the Ability Tree menu
Reduced text size in Arena wave display to prevent display issues in some languages
Corrected the number of Completed Quests visible in its section of the Quest Log menu
Fixed some critical message from appearing even if HUD is set to minimal
Fixed health bar display when aiming at Ptolemaic Champions
Fixed missing Quest Icon in Daily Quest
Fixed issue preventing research folders from opening in Present Day menu
Fixed material icons display when deploying Senu
Fixed an issue where the combat feedback could remain visible after combat ended
Fixed an issue where the "God Slayer" Ubisoft Club Action and Badge were not unlocked upon meeting the proper requirements
Fixed an issue where world map would be desaturated if opened inside a tomb
Fixed inconsistencies in crafted gear preview stats when item was already fully upgraded
Fixed refresh issue where the Ancient Maps Pack remains present in the Store after purchasing any other Map
Fixed last row of the Trinkets menu not being displayed correctly in inventory page of the menu
Fixed several issues with suggested level for quests in the menu
Fixed ellipsis glyph in Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese fonts
Fixed various visual and functionality, menu issues
[PC] Added Very Low value for Clutter Graphics option
[PC] Added tooltip images for all Graphics options
[PC] Added Lock Sensitivity option
[PC] Improved M&K controls in Eagle Mode and Stone Circles
[PC] Improved warning feedback on key mapping repetition
[PC] Removed the option to control quality level of Global Illumination
[PC] Hid the playable character from the Performance Tool page
[PC] Fixed overlapping button icons in the Block and Aim tutorial text when dual keys are assigned to these action
[PC] Fixed the Tobii Eye Auto Pause function when Auto Pause Delay is set to 5/5

was wondering what that patch was

God damn that's a lot of fixes, most of which I didn't know existed.

If there's one thing I'd like to add is some short cuts for UI stuff, it's a minor gripe but I feel like going through the menus could be a faster experience than it is.

I am really enjoying the game. To the point, looking back, I wish prior AC games pllayes like this one.

By Mole Go To PostGod damn that's a lot of fixes, most of which I didn't know existed.

If there's one thing I'd like to add is some short cuts for UI stuff, it's a minor gripe but I feel like going through the menus could be a faster experience than it is.

I hate that I have to quit to the title screen then quit the game... takes forever

By Laboured Go To PostBizzarely I'm not finding anywhere that sells this game cheap at all. That's really rare for PC games, especially Ubi ones.

Cdkeys has it for £43 I think. £50 everywhere else (F that noise).

I'm waiting for it to drop below £40, though I'm tempted to get an m.2 drive just to get the game with it for "free".

imma wait on patch 2 and hop in

Picked up a copy today on PS4. Haven't played an AC game in years (3 was my last I think) but this one's fun so far. Cool main character, nice sights and like the more RPG like structure. If it holds up for the rest of the game I'm happy. Have to say by the way, a PS4 pro would be nice for this. Definitely notice some frame rate issues and stutter here and there. Luckily not too annoying.

Did anyone else miss the tutorial for getting off the horse, so spend ages trying to figure out how to dismount when you go to that guy's house?

By Hitch Go To PostDid anyone else miss the tutorial for getting off the horse, so spend ages trying to figure out how to dismount when you go to that guy's house?

Yep

By NinjaFridge Go To PostYep

Just put it on triangle ffs

Quirky control choices are a staple of the series though I guess ¬¬

Special moves on R1&R2 is bad as well, the way I hold the controller I've only got one finger over each of the shoulders

Jesus, just fought my first Phylake

It did not go well

By Hitch Go To PostJesus, just fought my first Phylake

It did not go well

But when you kill your first one:

By Hitch Go To PostJesus, just fought my first Phylake

It did not go well

I make sure I'm about 2 or 3 levels above them before taking them on. I'm an insecure pussy.

By s y Go To PostBut when you kill your first one:

This lol, the loot they drop is fantastic as well.

Finished it, I loved it. The world they designed is awe inspiring, love the story and the main characters especially Bayek, the sidequests where much better than I expected and the combat which seems to have gotten a mixed reaction from what I have seen I also enjoyed.

Although I do have a slight concern that considering this was made by the Black Flag team that the sequel won't be as good, but for now this one was great.

How many hours did you clock to beat the main story?

I'm 33 hours in and they are still large swatchs of the map I haven't been to yet. Can you tell me how much of the main quest is left? I'm at the part where the Crocodile has the little girl, shadya killed.

40-50 hours but I still have some side quests and places to explore.

I would guess it took me around another 10 hours after killing the Crocodile but will obviously depend how much you deviate from the main quest during that time

wow. Meaty. Thanks.

I keep finding tombs, so i get distracted from the story.

The map is just so vast, took me several hours to get around it all with unlocking various fast travel points. Probably done about 15-20 hours so far, and it keeps going

I love that they added mirages and "hallucinations" when you're out in the open desert for a while.

Damn, game runs like crap on my system. Ryzen 1600/16GB 3200mhz DDR4/R9 290x and I have to put the settings on potato medium to get even 40fps. Just bought destiny 2 the other week there and it looks great and is rock solid 60fps. Still, hopefully the gameplay will make up for it.

Level 28 and doing "The Crocodile" main quest. Mostly been using sword and two handed weapons and recently swapped the sword with upgraded Legendary Dual Swords. Just WOW. Fast, efficient and unforrgiving hahaha. I'm making faces in my living room and screaming "OHHHH!!!" at some of the kill animations.

Bless Ubi and their free copy of Watch Dogs.

I had 90 uPlay points, played about an hour of WD, earned 10 more and then got 20% off Origins.
First Assassin's Creed i will have played since the pretty bad third one, but from what I've seen, it looks to be a solid game.

Getting way too many boring ass Witcher/Horizon investigation quests. I wish I could skip these lame ass talk about the clues section.

I'm glad these aren't drawn out like Horizon or TW3 where you investigate then follow some horse shit scent then more investigation. The ones in ACO are usually confined to a single room.

The first 30 hours barely had any

Yeah that latest patch screwed up things. LoD and pop issues like crazy on ps4

First hour or so, I was thinking this is fucking amazing! Finally an Assassin's Creed game with no modern day Animus bullshit!

Then I left the first area and had the rug pulled from under my feet.
Ah well.

Egypt is fun to run around anyway. Combat is okay, not the best ever, not the worst. It's serviceable. Kinda wish they went with more of a quick and violent combat system where you and enemies both die to 3 or so direct strikes, instead stab-sponge enemies.

I've finished most of the game now, really is a brilliant game. The trial of the gods event was a little underwhelming though, massive open world I just got into the boat and went travelling only to get wrecked by higher level enemies.

By Artharo Go To PostI've finished most of the game now, really is a brilliant game. The trial of the gods event was a little underwhelming though, massive open world I just got into the boat and went travelling only to get wrecked by higher level enemies.

Trial of the Gods is in the game? haven't touched it since i finished it and didn't realise they added it already.

By Mole Go To PostTrial of the Gods is in the game? haven't touched it since i finished it and didn't realise they added it already.

Yeah it's live until Tuesday, new event weekly for 4 weeks I think.

Fuck those chariot races. I hate them, and I hate that I always come 6th.

Yup fuck the hippodrome. It's like Dark Souls with chariots.

On the plus side, capping the game to 60FPS with Rivatuner has worked flawlessly. The in game FPS cap was really janky for me, but RTSS has it locked perfectly.

No stuttering or noticeable frame drops and perfect frame pacing. Really good PC port in my opinion.

Finish the main story about 46 hours in. Still got a bajillion question stuff to do and I haven't even discovered all the map yet LOL.

Not a fan of the ending ;(

Sounds like you are similar to me, I had loads of unexplored areas and some sidequests. I'll eventually go back to it after finishing off other games I keep neglecting.

As for the ending.

I kind of agree, I found it to be too abrupt tbh. I don't hate the direction it took in terms of the seemingly obvious sequel, but from the Cleopatra betrayal to the actual ending felt too sudden to me.

55 hours in and just now playing the hippodrome races.

this shit is trrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaash

Bit lame that the Trial of the Gods stuff is timed

Probably won't do any of them since they're recommended level 40, and I'm like level 18.

By Hitch Go To PostBit lame that the Trial of the Gods stuff is timed

Probably won't do any of them since they're recommended level 40, and I'm like level 18.

I tried my best to grind to 40 in time to try the Anubis fight and I only got up to 23. Feels bad. Not gonna make it within the next 40 or so hours, especially with work in the way.

I gave up as soon as I realised it was recommended 40. Playing the game at my own pace, trying to keep fast travel to a minimum. Only real way of grinding seems to be rushing through side missions, haven't seen anything else that gives you significant XP. Curious to see what the skill tree will look like when I'm done, get the feeling I'lll have done everything well before it's completed given how many of the abilities cost 2 or 3 points.

By Hitch Go To PostI gave up as soon as I realised it was recommended 40. Playing the game at my own pace, trying to keep fast travel to a minimum. Only real way of grinding seems to be rushing through side missions, haven't seen anything else that gives you significant XP. Curious to see what the skill tree will look like when I'm done, get the feeling I'lll have done everything well before it's completed given how many of the abilities cost 2 or 3 points.

To be fair, my way of grinding through levels was just pouring time into the game. Had the week off and not much else to do.

Side quests seem a bit shite for leveling. I seem to get the most out of just body bagging every guard that looks at me funny. Which is fine by me, clearing out the camps and taking on Phylake's has been the most fun part of the game for me.

https://i.imgur.com/8GIXHe8.mp4

By Laboured Go To Posthttps://i.imgur.com/8GIXHe8.mp4

LOL

You can get some pretty good shots using the photo mode

Weird, the chariot-racing teams sidequest chain seems like its building up to you beating that guy in the Hippodrome, then it just ends