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[Riels.]

I have been playing assassins and occasionally raider throughout CBT, OBT, and after launch. One thing that I am sure in this post is that ppl hate assassins a lot, though after launch fewer people badmouth me it still is annoying so...

Assassins
As much as I love playing PK and Orochi, I hate playing against them just as much (well PK is on the weaker side since launch, but berserker is not that different). Most of the times when I have to confront another assassin it usually comes down to either staring contest or opponent is too dumb and I can lock them down with my combos and show them who is superior on the field. I don't hate defensive play all that much but it gets very boring, since initiating attacks is not rewarding what so ever because of the punishment you receive after being parried. Stagger from simple light attacks is so terrible from light warriors (Assassins) that you can effectively lock the opponent out until they somehow roll away and block you and it sucks to be on the receiving end. Being unable to deflect is a terrible feeling which Orochi and berserker can abuse. Even if Orochi's damage is low and gets severely punished on each misstep, I still think it's more enjoyable to be able to counter enemies mid fight outsmart them or just beat them due to superior reflexes than managing to break him before you make a mistake. I think stagger should not be as terrible as it is when you get hit by a light attack from Assassin as it is when you get hit for example by the raider

Kensei
Did he become the big version of Orochi? I had not seen Kensei ever since release un till last couple days, and what it usually comes down to is them dashing left and right and poking. Also, he is very fast all while he deals high damage and it takes only three hits to kill a PK. (mind you it might be me that hasn't played against Kensei for eternity, but still, it feels like Ubisoft has been so desperate to make ppl play this guy that they made him a bit too strong. To be honest, the reason me and seven friends of mine don't like him is that he is ugly and I doubt any of us will play him now even if he is strong)

Custumization
Don't you think that it is a bit too much to charge over 5000 steel for simple customization items which stick to one character? I mean I was planning on spending money in the cash shop, but with the amount I can get for 50$, it's hard for me to justify spending money. (especially after I spent 100$ on the game already) I do plan on supporting the game after release with micro transactions, and I know in after some time people will have enough steel accumulated to buy that Flying Lys set to look badass. However, I feel like personally, I don't have enough time to spare even with 40D Champion status to reach that milestone in a month (considering that I will spend some steel to upgrade/scavenge gear). The game even at this point has so many things one can invest in that I doubt it is necessary to slow players down; all this will result in is people getting bored of grinding. Long story short I appreciate that I can buy boosters with steel and for a fairly low price at that, but I don't think I will be advancing much towards customizations on my own. (I wish to see far more customizations in the game and I want to be able to work myself towards them. Knowing myself I will probably still buy steel because I am a completionist when it comes to gear and this is no treat at all)

[HollowFactor]

I have been playing assassins and occasionally raider throughout CBT, OBT, and after launch. One thing that I am sure in this post is that ppl hate assassins a lot, though after launch fewer people badmouth me it still is annoying so...

Assassins
As much as I love playing PK and Orochi, I hate playing against them just as much (well PK is on the weaker side since launch, but berserker is not that different). Most of the times when I have to confront another assassin it usually comes down to either staring contest or opponent is too dumb and I can lock them down with my combos and show them who is superior on the field. I don't hate defensive play all that much but it gets very boring, since initiating attacks is not rewarding what so ever because of the punishment you receive after being parried. Stagger from simple light attacks is so terrible from light warriors (Assassins) that you can effectively lock the opponent out until they somehow roll away and block you and it sucks to be on the receiving end. Being unable to deflect is a terrible feeling which Orochi and berserker can abuse. Even if Orochi's damage is low and gets severely punished on each misstep, I still think it's more enjoyable to be able to counter enemies mid fight outsmart them or just beat them due to superior reflexes than managing to break him before you make a mistake. I think stagger should not be as terrible as it is when you get hit by a light attack from Assassin as it is when you get hit for example by the raider

Kensei
Did he become the big version of Orochi? I had not seen Kensei ever since release un till last couple days, and what it usually comes down to is them dashing left and right and poking. Also, he is very fast all while he deals high damage and it takes only three hits to kill a PK. (mind you it might be me that hasn't played against Kensei for eternity, but still, it feels like Ubisoft has been so desperate to make ppl play this guy that they made him a bit too strong. To be honest, the reason me and seven friends of mine don't like him is that he is ugly and I doubt any of us will play him now even if he is strong)

Custumization
Don't you think that it is a bit too much to charge over 5000 steel for simple customization items which stick to one character? I mean I was planning on spending money in the cash shop, but with the amount I can get for 50$, it's hard for me to justify spending money. (especially after I spent 100$ on the game already) I do plan on supporting the game after release with micro transactions, and I know in after some time people will have enough steel accumulated to buy that Flying Lys set to look badass. However, I feel like personally, I don't have enough time to spare even with 40D Champion status to reach that milestone in a month (considering that I will spend some steel to upgrade/scavenge gear). The game even at this point has so many things one can invest in that I doubt it is necessary to slow players down; all this will result in is people getting bored of grinding. Long story short I appreciate that I can buy boosters with steel and for a fairly low price at that, but I don't think I will be advancing much towards customizations on my own. (I wish to see far more customizations in the game and I want to be able to work myself towards them. Knowing myself I will probably still buy steel because I am a completionist when it comes to gear and this is no treat at all)

People are complaining so much about the characters but look at this. Let's say you use PK right and your facing a Berserker when they do the side stepping technique just move your right stick to the direction the went and that should deflect their attack.

I do agree the custumization is bs, the prices are so damn high... for simple things like a damn skin. Plus you get the same 3 crappy helmets nothing else unless your reputation goes up is when you get something new as a look, but even then its not the same.