Did you like the MC? Why or why not?

[Kira]

My favorite assassins so far are Connor and Altair, while I did not like Ezio and Edward personality-wise. I know the story is great in this one, but how is the MC? Is he as British as Edward and Haytham, or more understated? Did you like him?

[EbonHawk]

I like Shay, but I think he's an idiot for following the Templars like he does.

[Zeno]

Цитата допису Carefull:

My favorite assassins so far are Connor and Altair, while I did not like Ezio and Edward personality-wise. I know the story is great in this one, but how is the MC? Is he as British as Edward and Haytham, or more understated? Did you like him?

Edwards wasn't that British as he was a pirate who pretty much cared about money and his own the most, not about his nationality or the typical " posh " British way of life. So no, he is probably the least " British ". In fact, non of the AC characters in the series is very British...they all are either coming from a poor and tough background and are never really friends of the government, the royals or the rich.
The only rich Assasssins are actually Ezio and this Haytham guy, but that's pretty much it.
All the Assasssins are also rebels more or less. People who don't like to follow rules or fit in. And this is usually not the very British way nor is it understated or whatever you call it.

But let's get to the point. I do not know if I like MC yet. My favourite AC character of all time was and still is Ezio Auditore, he had all the character most others lack, he was charismatic and sympathetic. Yes, he was a little arrogant ,but I assume this comes with the kit if you are born in to a rich Italian family of the mid 1400s. And let's face it, after Altair, he is the real and only real Assasssin.

[Kira]

Well, Edward sounds like he has a British accent to me, just like Haytham, and I dislike both of them. Ezio, not so much, I just like the strong and silent type more, rather than over-the-top extraverts.

Anyway, when you have a chance to play more with Shay, let me know how he comes accross.

[EbonHawk]

Цитата допису Carefull:

Is he as British as Edward and Haytham, or more understated? Did you like him?

Hard to say, as everyone hears/interprets things differently, but Shay is Irish, I believe? and has a pretty pronounced accent that stands out. I personally like it, but I could see where it might be an issue for some... His ancestry / culture doesn't really come into play, much, as far as I can tell.

You could watch an introduction (first couple of minutes) of the ACR cutscenes, and maybe get a feel for how he is, if you wanted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7TWssnYWXE

I think he's likable enough, but like I said, I thought he was just dumb for believing the Templars were good.

[Kira]

Oh, I am all the way behind an MC who is a Templar, I am just afraid they will make him unlikable, because the Assassins are the “good” guys in this duality, and Templars are rarely appealing in the game so far. Cezare with his sheer magnificence, maybe, that archer guy in the first, and that’s about that... the rest of them was always grotesquely unappealing to the player.

Edit: yeah, I don’t like him in the intro :(

[EbonHawk]

Then I don't think there will be too many main characters that you WILL like, if that's the case. If game history is any indicator, then Ubi will never risk having a "hateable" protagonist. As in, a truly, fully invested Templar main character, since they are the bad guys. I think it would be great if they did a MC as a full-fledged Templar; I just don't think it will happen, since the narrative is always driving forward with the Assassin's in the lead through history...

This is Assassin's Creed, after all, and not Templar Dominance.

[Zeno]

Цитата допису Carefull:

Well, Edward sounds like he has a British accent to me, just like Haytham, and I dislike both of them. Ezio, not so much, I just like the strong and silent type more, rather than over-the-top extraverts.

Anyway, when you have a chance to play more with Shay, let me know how he comes accross.

There is nothing such as a British accent. As Britain includes many different accents throughout the country. In example, the Scots, the Welsh, the English, then you get different regions i.e Essex, Oxford etc etc etc... they all sound completely different, there is nothing such as a uniform accent.

It's like saying, you have a U.S American accents. Someone from Texas sounds completely different than someone from let's say New York or California.

Yes, these characters are British or rather English actually. The reason they are over the top extraverts is most likely because they are successful harda**es who are partly criminals, such as Edward, who is a pirate.

I get your point though, don't understand why you are constantly referring to their " British " accent as you call it. Almost like being from Britain makes you a specific kind of character. There are fools, loudmouths and intellectuals everywhere. You can be as British as you want, if you are a jerk, then you are a jerk.
See my point.

[Kira]

Well, I just don’t like how Haytham, Edward and Shay sound, English, British, or whatever localized accent/dialect the VA is doing. Ezio had the best VA imo. Wish they did a German, Spanish or Russian lead instead or did not make Liberation and Chronicles into low investment sidelines. :(

I was hoping for an idealistic knightly Templar, who actually does work for creating a better society, even if the game considers such things OMG, evil. More like Ratonhnhaketon-Connor, but a Templar.

Anyway, I already have Unity, and I think I will just hop over Rogue to it. It has a really great initial Templar sequence and Arno seemed okay.

[EbonHawk]

Цитата допису Carefull:

Anyway, I already have Unity, and I think I will just hop over Rogue to it. It has a really great initial Templar sequence and Arno seemed okay.

Unity is a much better game, and Arno is a much better character, so hopefully you will like it. Good luck! :-)

[Kira]

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Цитата допису Carefull:

Anyway, I already have Unity, and I think I will just hop over Rogue to it. It has a really great initial Templar sequence and Arno seemed okay.

Unity is a much better game, and Arno is a much better character, so hopefully you will like it. Good luck! :-)

Oh, I doubt I will dislike an AC game per se, they are solid. I want an exciting run though, a repeat of AC1 and AC3 gamegasm.

[Brendissimo]

He fits the typical mold of AC protagonists in that he is an impulsive, somewhat ignorant, violent young man. I don't find him nearly as obnoxious as young Ezio or Connor, but he's pretty thick headed. It takes him forever to acknowledge things that are obvious (the Templars know he's a former Assassin). He also says "I make my own luck" in every other conversation, like a broken record.

But, his Irish accent is pleasant, and I like that his story exposes the hypocrisy of the assassins.

[EbonHawk]

Цитата допису Brendissimo:

...and I like that his story exposes the hypocrisy of the assassins.

lol, same can be said for the Templars as well. Their idea of order being subservience and all.. :-)

[Shadow♥]

hes ok i guess but i like the guy who is his friend better...he shouldve been the MC

[EbonHawk]

Цитата допису agapewirejewelry:

hes ok i guess but i like the guy who is his friend better...he shouldve been the MC

Charles Gist? I liked him as well.

[Shadow♥]

the more i play though the more i am liking shay....especially his reason for going against the assassins....his morals over that many people dying...i really like that about his character.