[POLL]How important is Desmond's story to you in Assassins Creed on a scale of 1-10? | Forums

[longliveezio]

Desmond is an AWESOME character. But I too have grown tired of Ubisoft "teasing us" with his actual gameplay. My hopes for Desmond are not as high as they were in the past. I even guessed the ending of Desmond's story in ACR MONTHS before the actual release and when I got to the end, I just sort of laughed.

Being that the animus put Desmond in this coma state...I cannot for the life of me understand why he needs to go back in one more time and live the life of his ancestor Connor. Sure he is a WONDERFUL assassin with an arsenal that would make a man cry but...

Well, to me, I play AC for Desmond. And to me it's a fact that Desmond had MUCH more Gameplay time in AC1 than ANY OTHER TITLE.

His role in the game is unique and is limited by how Ubisoft is keeping his actual gameplay features so...linear (point A to B) instead of his ancestors.

My only hope for AC3 is that Desmond will get some justice and not be some animus ***** this time around. But I have a feeling he won't and that his gameplay will again be linear and mainly stuck in the animus which inhibts the abilitiy to free roam.

If Ubisoft doesn't nail my modern day greed in THIS game, they WILL in Watch Dogs as playing as a vigilante so it all works out.

I also would like to close on the note that the ANCESTORS sell the game and not the modern day counterparts...which is ultimately the sad truth. I just wish in ONE Assassin's Creed game, the animus would be left OUT of it.

[Assassin_M]

OP, you did NOT just ask that question..
tell me..... you did not ask that Question.

[LSFC1914]

No doubt Desmond's story(and the whole modern day scenario actually) is necessary to explain the "back in time" thing.The Animus lets you explore different ancestors and time periods.It's the developers' unique way of presenting the game and it gives countless possibilities for games set in different times,places and featuring different main characters while at the same time being part of the same franchise.It also adds depth to the story.BUT it's no secret that AC is successful because of the stunning historical settings and the free running.I've always thought of the modern day thing as just something I do between my times in the Animus.I didn't care for Desmond at the beginning,sure i followed the story but it was just something small and annoying to me.As time passed I've grown to hate Desmond,he is one of the dumbest main characters in a game I've played.Many will disagree with me but I wish he gets as little playtime as possible in AC III and I hope he dies,I'm just sick of him.I also think Ubi should never make fully or even half modern day AC game.I can't wait for AC III and the conclusion of Desmond's story,don't care how it will end,I just don't want to see him anymore.I voted 2 in the Poll but I should have gone with 1.

[ProdiGurl]

For me, the only reason he matters is becuz he's the vehicle I have to use to play the Assassin
who I consider the main character & storyline.
Maybe if Desmond's story had more action and danger going on, I might feel differently. I just never cared
for how nerdy he was & during his sequences, I was hoping it wouldn't be long so I could get
back to Ezio's story.

[dxsxhxcx]

I gave it an 8.. but I believe there's a lot of room for improvement that could make it even better (gameplay and story wise)... can't wait to see an (small, without many or any spoiler if possible) AC3 trailer about Desmond...

[lukaszep]

Desmond's story for me, gives more meaning and depth to the historical parts. I like that the history is put in context and is there for a specific and important reason. The series would not be as good without Desmond's story in my opinion.

[rileypoole1234]

8/10. It's not the only reason I play AC, but I absolutely love the story and characters in the present. Desmond is really the main character after all.

[dxsxhxcx]

Desmond's story for me, gives more meaning and depth to the historical parts. I like that the history is put in context and is there for a specific and important reason. The series would not be as good without Desmond's story in my opinion.

this is certainly one of the (if not the main) reasons why I enjoy his story...

[Josegtx13]

From the past games, I'll have to go with a 7/10

I hope Desmonds side of the story gets improved.

[GeneralTrumbo]

I voted a 6. For me Desmond's story IS interesting and is the thread that holds it all together, so its important. But have to be honest I play AC to get immersed in the historical settings, otherwise I could pick any number of modern day/sci-fi games to play. Its definitely the historical aspect which pretty much no-one else delivers, and the stories therein that work for me, I'm far more interested in the stories of Altair, Ezio and Connor than I am in Desmond.

Having said that, doesn't mean I'm not looking forward to see how it pans out!

What other game says that we were created by an ancient race who tried to enslave us all?

For me, the only reason he matters is becuz he's the vehicle I have to use to play the Assassin
who I consider the main character & storyline.
Maybe if Desmond's story had more action and danger going on, I might feel differently. I just never cared
for how nerdy he was & during his sequences, I was hoping it wouldn't be long so I could get
back to Ezio's story.

And that is why they need to raise the bar. I think they should work on improving the action on his part.