Yes it is all part of the modern era, and if you do all the computer hacks you will find that they now are able to view memories of other people and not just of your our ancestors (might bet a bit of a minor spoiler)
I've actually read most of the logs and info doing side quests. There is talk about genetics, though it's buried deep in the pile of stuff found in countless collectibles and the main character's son ties into AC3. The tie in to the series was too subtle, that can't be argued but imo it still worked and if this flaw was the price for making a better game than AC3 so be it.
It feels like a way for Ubisoft to justify always-online DRM schemes; just introduce an economy that rewards players for staying online even though the same effects could be done offline just as easily. And, yeah, honestly, if I have a fleet of ships at my disposal, why not let me actually sail with them and take on a legendary ship or a naval fleet with some backup? Instead of a minigame simulating the naval battles with no user input, why not let me choose the ships I intend to use and then actually let me take control of one and have a legitimate naval battle in 3D ocean space like I can do in the regular game? How great would that be; the Jackdaw is your ship, and that's not going to change, but how about a chance to pilot a Man O War in a big battle? Or even better, have a Man O War on your side to draw fire while you deftly pilot a nimble schooner and take potshots at your enemies while their focus is elsewhere? Awesome. It's a shame they didn't bother to include that; I have to imagine it was for lack of time and not because no one thought how wicked it would be to have even more naval combat.
OK, having played to a certain point in the game where you actually do pilot a different ship than the Jackdaw (for a single mission anyway), I'm renewing my question as to why Kenway's fleet couldn't allow you the opportunity to actually take a turn controlling other ships. Obviously the makings are all in place, it's just a matter of making it so, and I get the feeling they just ran out of time trying to hit a release date. That's disappointing. And speaking of said mission, why did that boat get rear facing cannons (really badass cannons, no less) and I'm stuck with useless fire barrels forever? Hey boys, you know those giant windows in my cabin? Blow 'em out, stuff 'em full of cannons, we're doing this. Granted, I'm already basically unbeatable, but it would be nice to have the option.
From what I'm reading here it appears to be more easily playable on a console.
ALL fair points.OK, having played to a certain point in the game where you actually do pilot a different ship than the Jackdaw (for a single mission anyway), I'm renewing my question as to why Kenway's fleet couldn't allow you the opportunity to actually take a turn controlling other ships. Obviously the makings are all in place, it's just a matter of making it so, and I get the feeling they just ran out of time trying to hit a release date. That's disappointing. And speaking of said mission, why did that boat get rear facing cannons (really badass cannons, no less) and I'm stuck with useless fire barrels forever? Hey boys, you know those giant windows in my cabin? Blow 'em out, stuff 'em full of cannons, we're doing this. Granted, I'm already basically unbeatable, but it would be nice to have the option.
It plays very nicely on the PS4 but I was surprised at the popping up items. Walking around towns people come in very late. I hope this is just because it had to cater to last gen consoles.I checked the system memory usage, and despite being a very large open World game, it uses under 700MB of RAM, which to me is insane. How in the hell can such a massive game use so little memory?
But then you play the game and you see that the engine is constantly streaming data from the hard drive or SSD. If it had a memory handling algorithm suited for modern PCs and the next gen consoles, it would use a LOT more memory and there would consequently be a lot less object and detail pop in.
It is too bad there's no way to swap out ships.It plays very nicely on the PS4 but I was surprised at the popping up items. Walking around towns people come in very late. I hope this is just because it had to cater to last gen consoles.
Ewww, I found a naughty bug. Replicated it twice. If on a mission and I create a bunch of darts, that stock of bones is immediately and irrevocably removed from my inventory. However, if I then die before using any of these darts the mission goes to last checkpoint with my original dart count (as expected) but MINUS the bones. I blew through about 18 bones because of this crap.
Also, sometimes the game says crafting or fast travel unavailable but often does not tell why. That is utterly unfuriating.
That sucks. I've also noticed the fast travel thing and can't figure out why I can't fast travel sometimes. Hasn't happened too often though.
Missed a deal on it a few days ago for $29.99 any platform. Darn.
Just started the game , im now in havana, but during the first segment of the game, there was some treasures I didn't pick up.
can you go back to this island and collect the chests ?, cant see it anywhere on the map
You can get it + splinter cell for ~25 on ebay, people selling the codes from their Nvidia cards. Just search "Nvidia Bundle"
(assuming you want it for PC + it activates via Uplay)
Will 780TI SLI push thes eto 120+ fps maxed @ 1440P? I have yet to install it
Will 780TI SLI push thes eto 120+ fps maxed @ 1440P? I have yet to install it