Charles Dorian Lineage Film? | Forums

[Namikaze_17]

I just want to know who killed him.

Good question...

[Defalt221]

Sadly Ubisoft won't do it. Victory is already skipping his lineage?

[Matknapers18]

This is a fantastic idea. I would love to see this.

Although its probably a long shot. I imagine that Ubisoft want to stay as far away from anything related to Unity as possible. Not to mention that they are probably already bogged down with the AC movie.

[waynedavies89]

I really like the idea of another Lineage film to bridge Rogue and Unity.

When Ubisoft acquired Hybride Technologies back on 08, I assumed that we would see more of these short films, but at this point Ubisoft is more committed to AC movie. Is it possible that we will see more Lineage films in the future? Of course, Hybride is still owned by Ubisoft, so never say never!

FUN FACT:
Did you know that ACII: Lineage is technically one of the most expensive advertisements ever made for a video game?

[Altair1789]

I wouldn't mind one, but I won't eagerly await one. I agree with Rino, Arno's dad should've played a bigger role in ACU

I just want to know who killed him.

Uhh, are you fine with it being spoiled? I'll tell you in a spoiler tag if you want, or you can find it yourself

[Mr.Black24]

Personally, I would not mind, although I'll play devil's advocate here to generate interesting debate. Especially since the forums feels quiet:

Since a lot of folks always talk about how Arno's story has no contribution to the overall story of the AC universe, similar to how people say that closure for Shay/Arno/Connor/Aveline, is unnecessary. Even you mentioned that closing their story is unnecessary: How and why is Charles Dorian's time with the Assassins truly necessary to tell? Especially compared to fully established characters in the lore?

But like I said, I wouldn't mind one at all!

I personally feel more disappointed that despite becoming an Assassin and knowing that his father was an Assassin, Arno never really bothered to look into the identity of his father’s murderer. I mean wouldn’t it have been just EPIC if the final “boss” of ACU was Shay Cormac? I mean we have TWO games this year, and those two were connected and not just random entries. So why not even bother linking them even more? Shay didn’t even appear in Unity. When he went to Paris in Rogue, I was like “OMG! the games are so connected” but I was disappointed to see that Arno didn’t even bother with his father’s murderer especially that he’s a Templar and Arno is an Assassin.

Although I agree with Rino that Arno should be on the trail of Revelation and Discovery, not Revenge, to learn about his father's killer and the reason behind his motives.
To be honest, I prefer finishing their story, than start another with Charles.

[Namikaze_17]

Since a lot of folks always talk about how Arno's story has no contribution to the overall story of the AC universe, similar to how people say that closure for Shay/Arno/Connor/Aveline, is unnecessary. Even you mentioned that closing their story is unnecessary: How and why is Charles Dorian's time with the Assassins truly necessary to tell? Especially compared to fully established characters in the lore?

Well, is there any reason to see Giovanni's story? No, not really. ( Especially since it was about Ezio)

However, one thing I like about Lineage is that it made the beginning of AC2 feel more complete if that's the right word. You understood what led to the death of Ezio's family and how important it was for Ezio to avenge them. As well as it gave Giovanni a bit of back-story with him being a father/husband by day, and an Assassin by night.

Even Connor's interaction with Haytham felt better because we had an insight on Haytham's character. ( plus a back-story in Forsaken)

With Unity, Charles just receives the precursor box, gets killed, and that's it. There's no back-story as to why Charles was there, what led to it, or his relationship with the cast in Unity. ( What makes it worse is that nor him or the box were really referenced or talked about.)

As for Connor & Co; a good chuck of their stories are told. I would estimate a good 95%. For Charles, he just got introduced and died.

But with all that to say, it doesn't really matter to me if we get to know more about him or not. Just something I wouldn't mind seeing as you guys wouldn't either apparently.

[Mr.Black24]

Well, is there any reason to see Giovanni's story? No, not really. ( Especially since it was about Ezio)

Hence my feelings for it when it was announced. It was like "really, his dad?" kind of thing. It felt...random, at first, until...

However, one thing I like about Lineage is that it made the beginning of AC2 feel more complete if that's the right word. You understood what let to the death of Ezio's family and how important it was for Ezio to avenge them. As well as it gave Giovanni a bit of back-story with him being a father/husband by day, and an Assassin by night.

Exactly this! Showed them having family time, Giovanni's role as an Assassin, making Ezio's quest for vengeance more sympathetic, or at least more understandable.

Even Connor's interaction with Haytham felt better because we had an insight on Haytham's character. ( plus a back-story in Forsaken)

Them feels ugh! Biggest headspinner for me is when it was Haytham that saved Connor from hanging. Templar and Assassin they might be, but it won't never fully muck family blood.

With Unity, Charles just receives the precursor box, gets killed, and that's it. There's no back-story as to why Charles was there, what led to it, or his relationship with the cast in Unity. ( What makes it worse if that nor him or the box were really referenced or talked about.)

Hated how the writing in Unity went like this. Sure, De la Serre is dead and all, but what about his actual dad, that box, and why him, for something like this won't be in the hands of no ordinary Assassin!

As for Connor & Co, a good chuck of their stories are told. I would estimate a good 95%. For Charles, he just got introduced and died.

I beg to differ....

But with all that to say, it doesn't really matter to me if we get to know more about him or not. Just something I wouldn't mind seeing as you guys wouldn't either.

In one way, sure, you are right, if it came out, its fine. But in another matter, if you finish one character's story, finish the ones who also need it as well. Seriously, Connor exiting stage left, Shay walking with the box planning who knows what with it, Aveline with the Disk, and with Arno alongside the Brotherhood not even caring one wit about Charles and reason for the Box is beyond not fine.

[Namikaze_17]

Hated how the writing in Unity went like this. Sure, De la Serre is dead and all, but what about his actual dad, that box, and why him, for something like this won't be in the hands of no ordinary Assassin!

Exactly! Such a task wouldn't always go to an ordinary Assassin; which leads me to believe he must have been highly ranked in the Brotherhood.

Then again, this isn't always the case as Achilles tasked Shay, ( A novice at the time) with finding the precursor temple, and Arno giving some random novice the artifact to send to Cairo.

I beg to differ....

Of course you do.

In one way, sure, you are right, if it came out, its fine. But in another matter, if you finish one character's story, finish the ones who also need it as well. Seriously, Connor exiting stage left, Shay walking with the box planning who knows what with it, Aveline with the Disk, and with Arno alongside the Brotherhood not even caring one wit about Charles and reason for the Box is beyond not fine.

Don't get me wrong, I agree my friend.

It kinda bothers me that this, alongside the other stories are being swept under the rug so to speak.