Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Domingo said:
Now that the game has been out for a while, are opinions still very positive? Still still a GOTY candidate or has it faltered at all?
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Not just goty but best game since XCOM2.

Not many times do I start a new game right after finishing the first. Almost everything is great about the game, there are a few minor issues, that's it. If anyone's interested I've written a review in the other topic.
 
Domingo said:
Now that the game has been out for a while, are opinions still very positive? Still still a GOTY candidate or has it faltered at all?
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My opinion has gone up... tbh same thing happened with Origins though.
It's probably in my top10 sp games of all time. Still have to finish the Ancient & Cult storylines.
 
This game is good enough that I may actually play through it again playing the sister. Sure, it's basically the same game but the voice acting is good enough that it seems worth it.
 
Mchart said:
This game is good enough that I may actually play through it again playing the sister. Sure, it's basically the same game but the voice acting is good enough that it seems worth it.
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I'm going to start a 2nd run immediately after I finish and this time I'm not equipping a bow (full assassination run).
Staying as Kassandra, though. Alexios' VA kills it for me.

Currently at 130 hours for this playthrough (191 total). I probably have another 20-30hrs before I finish.
 
TaintedSquirrel said:
I'm going to start a 2nd run immediately after I finish and this time I'm not equipping a bow (full assassination run).
Staying as Kassandra, though. Alexios' VA kills it for me.

Currently at 130 hours for this playthrough (191 total). I probably have another 20-30hrs before I finish.
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I started to play as Alexios on the second go.
just to find out what evil Kassandra is like. As the good guy alexios is actually not that bad, ofc still miles away from Kassandra. But at least not as annoying as Deimos.
 
It's really good to hear so many good things about this game. Hopefully it's part of the Christmas Steam Sale...but it if isn't I'll likely still buy it. I loved the games prior to Unity; and Origins made me just as happy as the older games used to.
 
For anyone wondering if this is good and enjoyed Origins - It's better. By a lot in my opinion. Origins was good, but the attention to detail in this game really has elevated the series. I just hope future games continue to deliver and improve in quality.
 
I played origins and sort of got bored mid way through and stopped as it was way too repetitive and was not into the story. Is this one really that much better than origins?
 
imsirovic5 said:
I played origins and sort of got bored mid way through and stopped as it was way too repetitive and was not into the story. Is this one really that much better than origins?
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Far more interesting side quests and locations IMO in this game.
 
I don't know about origins. The story is really good in this one and they put a lot of research and effort into the main quests. The main problem is that the world is just too damn big if you are a completionist. It takes forever. IMO it would have been much better with 1/2 the land mass but a much "denser" world.
 
imsirovic5 said:
I played origins and sort of got bored mid way through and stopped as it was way too repetitive and was not into the story. Is this one really that much better than origins?
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There are some pacing issues but it's a million times better than Origins. It's an actual complete story, unlike Origins which just turns into a trainwreck in the last chapter.
But technically there are 3 split storylines in Odyssey (more like 2.5) so the narrative is more spread out. Instead of focusing on "one task" like a typical main story you will be doing 3 separate storylines that are all connected.

The side quest chains are also way more fleshed out, with most zones having their own story chain that takes about 1-3 hours, depending on zone size. I'd argue several of them are better than the main campaign.
 
It's not as good as something like Witcher 3 but as far as most open-world games go, it's wayyyy up there. Possibly 2nd only to TW3.
 
TaintedSquirrel said:
It's not as good as something like Witcher 3 but as far as most open-world games go, it's wayyyy up there. Possibly 2nd only to TW3.
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The story and characters is a personal preference, but the gameplay and fight mechanics are objectively much better in this game than in the witcher 3.

I'm the odd one out but the witcher series never appealed to me. I outright hated the characters, and found the story boring.
 
I don't know. The combat is okay. Probably better than Witcher 3 unmodded. I just don't get into the story like I did with Witcher 3. Still a good game. Just missing something for me.
 
TaintedSquirrel said:
Did anyone else manage to guess who the Ghost of Kosmos was? :D
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Honestly I knew right away even before being formally spoiled on it. The main 'clue'/description they gave and the fact that it's a female makes it pretty easy to guess.
 
TaintedSquirrel said:
Did anyone else manage to guess who the Ghost of Kosmos was? :D
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Honestly I didn't read the clues, so I haven't even tried guessing. Such a disappointment. I wished for someone like palpatine, a real sith lord.
 
Now level 50 with all max level gear and STEAMROLLING everything. Main progression @ 93%

I'm almost tempted to hold off playing more until they drop the DLC with higher level cap.

Bladed heavy weapons are totally OP ;) My armour is a unique epic "Restored Mycenaean Armour set" that was awarded on a side mission.

GOTY for me.

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So I just finished one of the main stories of the game it was a fantastic ride. I’m 111 hours in with 90% completed. I have to admit that once you hit level 50 you’re way OP and the game kinda gets a bit to easy but it’s still fun.
 
Just finished my 145hr completionist playthrough. I didn't get all of the treasure map tablets or finish Xenia's quest, though.
I think I will wait for the transmog/level cap patches before continuing.

Current ranking of best open world sp games:
1. Skyrim (incl mods)
2. Fallout 4 (incl mods)
3. BotW
4. AC:Od
 
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Lightning Bringer is active as of 9 AM EST.
There is also a new weekly ship event, and the weekly/daily orchi quests have reset too obviously.

New loading tip hints at hard mode monsters.

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Also looks like Sargon got fucked this week...

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I have to say, I'm really not a fan of timed events. I want to play the game at my own pace, and not like being forced to play by making rewards timed. That's exactly one of the reasons I don't play multiplayer games.
 
https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1955819-Assassin-s-Creed-Odyssey-1-0-7-Patch-Notes

1.0.7 is launching tomorrow. Dang, big week for acod.

Hey everyone,

We will be deploying Patch 1.0.7 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC tomorrow, November 15th.

Patch Sizes:

Xbox One: 2.6GB
PS4: 2.5GB
PC: 2.2GB

Check out the most notable changes with Patch 1.0.7 below.

Warning: Please note that these release notes contain major story spoilers.

SUMMARY

  • Increased Level Cap from 50 to 70.
  • Improved Photo Mode functionality (more details below).
  • Added Detailed Mercenary Benefits page to the game.
  • Improved Smart Loot System – it will now reward more gear of preferred playstyle.
  • Added an option to the game to toggle XP and drachmae boosts on/off in the inventory.
  • Addressed an issue that could prevent Mercenary Live Events from appearing.
  • Addressed various issues that prevented quests from completing – including Home Sweet Home, Perikles’ Symposium, and Mother’s Prayers.
  • Clothes Physics are not capped to 30FPS anymore but scale with selected graphics settings.

NEW CONTENT

  • Added support for the second Lost Tale of Greece – A Divine Intervention.
  • The quest “Test of Judgment” will be available in-game upon installing version 1.0.7.
  • Available from Episode 5.
  • Located in Korinth, the quest will be added to the quest log once the quest giver was found.


FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS

NEW! Visual Customization System

  • Added a Visual Customization System page to the inventory.
    • This lets you change the visual appearance of gear items while keeping their original stats.
    • Check out our latest article for more details on Transmog.

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NEW! Detailed Mercenary Benefits page

  • You can now access the Detailed Mercenary Benefits page from the Mercenary menu.
  • The Detailed Mercenary Benefits page will showcase all Tier Benefits and their statuses (unlocked/not unlocked).

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NEW! Level Cap Increase to 70

  • If you were Level 50 already, XP gained prior to this increase will automatically be transferred into ability points. XP gained prior the patch will not increase the Level.

Photo Mode Improvements

  • Added a Contrast option, more grid types, and an option to hide headgear to the game.
  • Added Fog and Bloom options
  • Tilt angle increased from 45° to 90°.
  • Improved auto-focus functionality.
  • Improved display of liked photos on the world map.
  • Added a Preview button to immediately hide the UI.
  • Pressing any button when the UI is hidden will now bring the UI back automatically.

Miscellaneous:

  • Discounts from Mercenary Tier benefits will now be displayed at the Blacksmith.
  • Added support for future Live encounters.
  • Added an option to the game to toggle XP and drachmae boosts on/off in the inventory.
  • Improved hitboxes of legendary animals.
  • Added some more NPCs to various NPC stations (marketplaces, tanning spots, etc.).
  • Added achievement/trophy for Divine Intervention to the game.

BALANCING

  • Improved Smart Loot System – It will now reward more gear of the preferred playstyle.

FIXES

Gameplay

  • Addressed several issues that prevented players who are meditating from calling Phobos or summoning the Adrestia.
  • Players will no longer receive kill rewards when an animal is untamed due to environmental influences.
  • Addressed an issue with Horse Follow Road that could send players to an active quest marker rather than to the selected custom marker destination.
  • Addressed an issue with the Call to Arms ability that led an unexpected lieutenant to come for help.
  • Addressed various issues that caused the player to get stuck in objects or fall through the map.

World

  • Addressed various issues with the placement of multiple objects, including Orichalcum across Greece.
  • Addressed an issue where Sargon – Oikos of the Olympians – could sometimes be MIA.
  • In Nisyros and on Melos Island, players will now incur damage from black lava, as intended.

Quest

  • Addressed various issues that prevented the following quests from completing:
    • And The Streets Run Red
    • Minotour De Force
    • Home Sweet Home
    • Mother’s Prayers
    • Perikles’ Symposium
    • Clothes Make The Daughter
    • We Will Rise
    • Sparring with Roxana
    • A Venomous Encounter (didn’t appear on the map)

  • Addressed an issue in Stairway to Olympus that could cause the game to freeze temporarily when opening the door.
  • Addressed an issue in Witness Him that caused Alkibiades to moonwalk in the background of a cutscene. Beat it, Alki!
  • The Family Ties quest will now appear properly when conditions are met.
  • The carpet will no longer be magically floating in Sharp Tongue.
  • Addressed an issue in Ashes to Ashes that caused the player to be teleported to Andros unintentionally.
  • Players will no longer be able to equip gear during the fight in Pankration.
  • Addressed an issue in Escort Service that could cause the quest to skip the boarding scenario.
  • Addressed an issue that caused players to desynchronize when using Falx of Olympos in the Battle of Pylos.
  • Addressed an issue that allowed “Destroy War Supplies for Faction X in Region Y” type of quests to be completed in any nation of the required faction, rather than in the quest-specific nation.
  • Addressed an issue in We’re Treasure Hunters that could lead Obelia’s ship to leave the action area.
  • Elpenor’s gear will now be looted automatically after killing him.
    [*]
    Addressed an issue in Consulting a Ghost that caused the quest objective “Find and interrogate the Oracle” to disappear from the quest log after being desynchronized.
    [*]
    Addressed an issue in A Life’s Dedication that prevented the player from talking to Eppie after investigating the tomb.
    [*]
    During Sacred Favors, the Trojan Horse will now be visible.
    [*]
    The Plague will now cover all of Kephallonia when conditions are met.
    [*]
    After completing Atlantis Destroyed, Pythagoras will no longer be found with the Staff in Atlantis.

Graphics and Animations, Audio

  • Addressed various weather, lighting, and terrain texture issues.
  • Addressed various animation issues with the character, NPCs, Mythical Creatures, and animals.
  • Addressed various gear clipping or texture issues for character and NPCs.
  • Addressed an issue that caused silo explosions not to be heard when not in the field of view of the player.
  • [PC] Addressed an issue causing lower-level details on Ultra High Shadows than intended.

User Interface, Menu, and Subtitles

  • Addressed a variety of general UI/HUD display issues.
  • Addressed various subtitle sync and localization errors.
  • Corrected some bounty display inconsistencies between sponsors vs. bounty display on the map.
  • The “-1 Adrenaline Cost for Overpower Abilities” engraving will now remain active after loading screens.
  • Addressed an issue where Damage weapon–type engravings are not multiplied when applied to multiple items.
  • Removed a spoiler from the description of the Cult crew theme.
  • [PC] Addressed an issue with the Customize Controls menu where players could assign mouse and keyboard keys while using a controller as their input device.
  • [PC] Pressing back with the mouse on the Cultist screen will no longer exit the menu.
  • [PC] Addressed various issues with the Performance Analyzer VRAM meter.

Character and AI

  • Addressed an issue causing abilities to be ignored by NPCs lighting braziers.
  • NPCs or animals will no longer set the player on fire. Man’s not hot.
  • NPCs will no longer attack when players fight animals with a bow.
  • Leader and their bodyguards will no longer attack the player when they’re in the quest board or blacksmith menu.
  • Addressed an issue that caused mercenary pets to be spawned very far away from their owner.
  • Addressed an issue after meditation that prevented players from being able to pet tamed animals.
  • Addressed an issue with two rogue Council chamber guards who didn’t bother guarding the location they were supposed to.
  • Addressed an issue with the Olourous Fortress location where the location wouldn’t be marked as completed when conditions are met.
  • Addressed an issue that caused NPCs not to ignite the brazier after investigating a dead body.

Photo Mode

  • Addressed an issue that could cause headgear to disappear after exiting Photo Mode.
  • Addressed an issue that sometimes could make the Reset text disappear in composition and edit mode of Photo Mode
  • Naval aiming curve will no longer be visible in Photo Mode.
  • Blood effects will no longer fade away in Photo Mode.
  • Addressed an issue in Photo Mode where the D-Pad could lose its functionality, making it impossible to modify photos.
  • [PC] Increased scrolling speed for filters in Photo Mode with the mouse wheel.

Naval

  • Addressed an issue with occasionally inconsistent shield colors on the Adrestia.
  • Addressed an issue during boarding that caused enemy NPCs not to react to range attacks.
  • Addressed an issue that caused ships to be the same level as the player rather than the region’s level.
  • Addressed an issue during boarding where enemies would sometimes not engage in fights.

Performance and Stability

  • Improved stability and performance of the game application.
  • [PC] Optimized CPU usage when the game is minimized.
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A few hours in and I think it's safe to say it's possibly the bet AC yet (and I've enjoyed every AC made). I wasn't sure about the rpg elements but they integrate nicely and are not overbearing.

I started playing as Alexios, but found the character far too cookie cutter dark beard. The Kassandra character is much more emotive and better voice acting.
 
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Sucks that this update came out now after I received a ton of XP that I didn't get credited for since I was already at level 50. :mad:
 
You get ability points based on your surplus XP.

First 'bug' I noticed so far, bow transmog doesn't change your quiver.

Also don't panic about your ship, they added more upgrade tiers.
 
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