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For me, Bayek is one of the strongest protagonists in the series because his story feels personal first, but still naturally grows into something bigger. His grief, his relationship with Aya, and his fight against corruption all make the creation of the Hidden Ones feel earned.

I also think Egypt helped a lot. The world feels ancient, mysterious, and connected to the early ideas that would later become the Creed.

At the same time, I’m curious if people think Origins fully delivered on showing the birth of the Brotherhood, or if it should have spent more time on the Hidden Ones themselves.

Do you think Origins handled the beginning of the Assassins well?

I’ve been thinking about the way Shadows uses two protagonists with very different playstyles.

On paper, I really like the idea. Yasuke and Naoe give the game two completely different perspectives: one more direct and combat-focused, the other more stealth-focused and closer to the classic Assassin fantasy.

For me, the best part of this system is that it lets players choose how they want to approach situations. Sometimes it feels satisfying to sneak through an area carefully, and other times it is fun to go in with a more aggressive playstyle.

At the same time, I’m wondering whether people feel both characters are equally fun and well-developed, or if one clearly feels stronger than the other.

I’ve been thinking about how Mirage compares to the older Assassin’s Creed games.

It definitely feels more focused than the recent RPG-style entries. At the same time, I don’t think it fully recreates the feeling of games like AC1, AC2, Brotherhood, or Unity. Some parts feel classic, while others still feel like a modern AC game built on newer systems.

Personally, I liked that Mirage tried to bring the series back to stealth and assassinations instead of huge RPG progression. It may not be perfect, but I appreciated the smaller scale and stronger Assassin identity.

Do you think Mirage actually felt like a return to classic Assassin’s Creed, or only partly?

I’ve been thinking about what makes an Assassin’s Creed game feel like Assassin’s Creed. Some games focus heavily on the Brotherhood, the Creed, the Assassin vs. Templar conflict, and the philosophy behind it. Others focus more on the main character’s personal journey first, and only connect to the Creed later. Personally, I think the series works best when both are balanced. A strong personal story makes the protagonist memorable, but the Creed gives the game its identity. Black Flag is a good example: Edward starts as a selfish pirate, but his story eventually connects really well to the Assassins’ ideals.

Do you prefer AC games that focus on the Creed from the start, or ones that begin as a personal story and connect to it later?

What’s your ideal Jackdaw upgrade order for a fresh playthrough?

For me, it has to be the naval exploration and how alive the world felt. Sailing while the crew sang sea shanties, randomly spotting enemy ships, diving for treasure, boarding battles: it all made the Caribbean feel immersive in a way no other AC game really has since.

I also miss how upgrading the Jackdaw actually felt meaningful. Every cannon, armor, and ram upgrade noticeably changed gameplay.

For me, it has to be the naval exploration and how alive the world felt. Sailing while the crew sang sea shanties, randomly spotting enemy ships, diving for treasure, boarding battles: it all made the Caribbean feel immersive in a way no other AC game really has since.

I also miss how upgrading the Jackdaw actually felt meaningful. Every cannon, armor, and ram upgrade noticeably changed gameplay.

I swear 1v1 situations bring out the absolute worst decisions in me. You can be playing smart the whole match, hitting shots, making good calls… and then suddenly it’s a 1v1 and your brain just disconnects

Noticed some platforms charge way more than others when moving BTC to cold storage.

What are you guys using currently?