Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Day One Patch will make certain shrine objects indestructible and eliminate civilian NPC bloodshed

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Its a problem now because is supposed to be hystorical accurate as they said, taking advantage of Lockley momentum to reaffirm his position as a samurai as a fact.

Wrong.


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MMaRsu

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as a portuguese speaker are you talking about these ?

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should he do something, kill him. We were even more fearful because, after Nobunaga's death, the cafre that the Visitor Father, by his own choice, had left with Nobunaga went to the prince’s house and spent a long time there fighting. A servant of Akechi approached him and asked for his katana, telling him not to be afraid. The cafre handed it over, and another servant went to ask Akechi what should be done with him. Akechi replied: 'This cafre is a animal, knows nothing, and is not even Japanese. Do not kill him; just take him to the church of the priests from India.' This brought us some relief, especially when we saw the great mercy of the Lord in allowing Nobunaga’s brother-in-law to leave for Sakai a few days earlier, because, without a doubt, to save the brother-in-law, who was also to be killed, it would have been necessary to set fire to our- (church, maybe)

* Cafre mean black person
There are three Portugese letters/Diaries linked in a post in that thread, with also a bunch of Japanese documents

But yeah there are documents that back up some of the stories
 
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Lokaum D+

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There are three Portugese letters/Diaries linked in a post in that thread, with also a bunch of Japanese documents

But yeah there are documents that back up some of the stories
so, can we agree, that by this piece, it seens that he was not respected by Akechi that was one of Odas generals ? that he wasn't even granted a samurai/warriors death after failing his lord ?
 
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StreetsofBeige

Gold Member
Never played AC games.

Can you kill NPCs in other AC games. And if you can is there blood?

Just wondering if the lack of NPC blood is a Shadows thing only.
 

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
You can't fool me with this.
This is a direct response of the Japanese reaction against the controversy, which made them rethink their approach. They did not go for fantasy interpretation initially, it was stated on their site. Hence why is directly aimed at the japanese community.


No one's trying to fool you.

All AC games start with a disclaimer about it being a fictional story, from the first AC game all the way to the latest one (Mirage). Something like this:

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If you choose to ignore it, that's entirely on you.
 
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Saber

Newd Member
No one's trying to fool you.

All AC games start with a disclaimer about it being a fictional story, from the first AC game all the way to the latest one (Mirage). Something like this:

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If you choose to ignore it, that's entirely on you.

You clearly are.
I ain't talkiing abou AC in general. Im talking about AC Shadow. They did this on purpose, they just retracted that because that would bring fight with the actual japanese folks.
 

StreetsofBeige

Gold Member

I agree with UBI that end of the day it’s a fictional story wrapped in a video game.

Problem is when a company claims that but tries to install real stuff into it (the broken tower thing from the atomic bomb), and anyone nit picking inaccurate things in the game though UBI tries to be authentic in stuff then it kind of goes counter.

In an asmongold video he had a guy pick apart leaves since in real life it doesn’t make sense some of the trees bloom at the same time as others. That’s a very niche nit pick that isn’t even political so I don’t think anyone except that guy cares about accuracy of leaves and plants blooming.

But when it comes to more political or cultural stuff, that’s when people see it as UBI trying to replicate real life so it’s prime for criticism.
 

Chuck Berry

Gold Member
In an asmongold video he had a guy pick apart leaves since in real life it doesn’t make sense some of the trees bloom at the same time as others. That’s a very niche nit pick that isn’t even political so I don’t think anyone except that guy cares about accuracy of leaves and plants blooming.

Well one of the early "selling points" of the game were the seasonal changes throughout the experience, so someone pointing out inaccuracies of the foliage and falling leaves due to the time of season doesn't seem too nitpicky to me personally. Just more ignorance on Ubi's part.

Devils advocate, not trying to start a war here lol
 

Gaiff

SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
so, can we agree, that by this piece, it seens that he was not respected by Akechi that was one of Odas generals ? that he wasn't even granted a samurai/warriors death after failing his lord ?
You mean he wasn't respected by the guy who betrayed Nobunaga? No shit.
 
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StereoVsn

Gold Member
That's not true, there's been "supernatural shit" in the base game of every single AC, even in black flag where you can encounter the ghost ship and stuff, odyssey had the legendary animals and 4 mythical beasts etc, and valhalla has the same and you have the entire asgard saga which isn't dlc, all of the mythical gear like thor's hammer, and that little thing where odin himself is trying to take over your body.
No dlc required.
I feel like Ubi lost the plot on Valhalla. Origins was great. Odyssey was good, especially if you are on PC and can mod out some of the merc stupidity and XP gain curve.

Valhalla though … just was not great. From the dumb plot to interpretation of Vikings as “kind of maybe good guys” in England to really terrible itemization to too much supernatural crap in main game. And the game itself was even more meandering than Odyssey.
 

MiguelItUp

Member
Are there people that think that the Assassin's Creed games were intended to be historically and factually accurate? I mean, of course they want things to at least look like they fit that period, but I never thought things were reflecting historical facts.
 

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
You clearly are.
I ain't talkiing abou AC in general. Im talking about AC Shadow. They did this on purpose, they just retracted that because that would bring fight with the actual japanese folks.

We're all talking about AC games, which have all been fictional stories set in period appropriate worlds. The pope, reportedly, didn't have a fist fight with an assassin in the Vatican either as far as I know.

Even in the announcement blog on Ubi's website, it clearly says that the ambiguity in Yosuke's story allows them to be creative, they never said they intend it to be a retelling of real world events.


It's fiction. Treat it like fiction.

You're not talking about AC, you're talking about AC.
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Every AC is historical fiction.

I .. don't understand why *this* one has become such a sticking point for some folks, lol.
 
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Fake

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This was a responce to that stupid allegation about 'all japanese folks whinning about AC are actually american alt-wing smurf accounts using google translator to be fake japanese'

We’re showing real historical figures, such as Oda Nobunaga and a lot of events that happened during that time, so you’re not only playing in feudal Japan, but learning about this fantastic time period.

 
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adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
This was a responce to that stupid allegation about 'all japanese folks whinning about AC are actually american alt-wing smurf accounts using google translator to be fake japanese'

There's stupid discourse on multiple fronts, whoda thunk.

Oda Nobunaga has been in many games before.

Nothing new here.
 

Lokaum D+

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You mean he wasn't respected by the guy who betrayed Nobunaga? No shit.
wait, but he is a samurai remember ? normally samurais commit seppuku when they fail their lords or are captured by the enemy, as far as i know, in wars or coups, is pretty unusual to the enemy let someone important as a Samurai just leave as someone of no importance, but maybe Akechi was bff with Yasuke too and didnt wanted to kill his friend or maybe, just maybe by this HISTORICAL LETTER, he wasnt considered that much of a samurai by the other Japanese ppl around Oda, such racists right ?
 
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Saber

Newd Member
You're not talking about AC, you're talking about AC.
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Every AC is historical fiction.

I'm talking specifically about Assassin Creed Shadows.
Why not AC in general? Because Shadows was the first bold move of them to actually using real character as a main character instead of using fictional ones.


We're all talking about AC games, which have all been fictional stories set in period appropriate worlds. The pope, reportedly, didn't have a fist fight with an assassin in the Vatican either as far as I know.

Even in the announcement blog on Ubi's website, it clearly says that the ambiguity in Yosuke's story allows them to be creative, they never said they intend it to be a retelling of real world events.



It's fiction. Treat it like fiction.



I .. don't understand why *this* one has become such a sticking point for some folks, lol.

Theres a clear difference between using fictional characters in conjuction with real ones in a fantasy rather than stating this is all hystorically accurate. And no, the site as I said was updated because of the controversy regarding the japanese community criticism, they didn't plan this at the start. Those statements all changed.
You don't understand probably because you don't care. Thats ok though but I wouldn't throw cold water on the actual people who got mad about (japaneses).
 

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I guess you are missing the entire point, but thats OK.

No I'm fairly sure I understand the point. I just don't agree with it.

Nothing here is any different than any previous AC games.

The unique outrage for this specific case is the baffling part.


Theres a clear difference between using fictional characters in conjuction with real ones in a fantasy rather than stating this is all hystorically accurate. And no, the site as I said was updated because of the controversy regarding the japanese community criticism, they didn't plan this at the start. Those statements all changed.
You don't understand probably because you don't care. Thats ok though but I wouldn't throw cold water on the actual people who got mad about (japaneses).


1. They never said it's historically accurate. None of the AC games have been.

2. Previous AC games have also used real characters in conjunction with fictional ones. Nothing new here.

3. The text of the blog I linked is *EXACTLY* the same as the day it was posted. No editing has been made.

You can see the archived version from the day it was posted here.

It seems like you're just being angry at the game because some YouTuber you subscribe to told you to be angry at the game. Is that it?
 

Reizo Ryuu

Gold Member
I'm talking specifically about Assassin Creed Shadows.
Why not AC in general? Because Shadows was the first bold move of them to actually using real character as a main character instead of using fictional ones.
...it literally doesn't matter, it's still historical fiction; just because da vinci wasn't "the main character" in AC2 doesn't mean he was actually the Q gadget master for a secret assassin organisation as AC makes him out to be.
 

Fake

Member
Is sad that those changes Ubisoft did before and after, but we are still is this denial state.

How long until next patch change more stuff that long ago Ubisoft defended so hard?
 

Saber

Newd Member
1. They never said it's historically accurate. None of the AC games have been.

Yes they said, they stated on their website before they edited after the events with the japanese community. I'm not talking about all AC, I already made that point very clear.
You can use all the tatics about angry or whatever. I'm more like the person who respect other countries cultures and believe in mutual respect. Its ok if you don't.
 
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adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I think the definitive version was when Oda Nobunaga was an anime girl. I am sure there was more than one such production out of glorious Nippon. 😉


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Yes they said, they stated on their website before they edited after the events with the japanese community. I'm not talking about all AC, I already made that point very clear.


Find me an archived version or any source that shows that they explicitly cited AC Shadows as being historically accurate to its character's depictions.

I have shown you multiple sources where they said the opposite.

Your turn.
 
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Gaiff

SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
wait, but he is a samurai remember ? normally samurais commit seppuku when they fail their lords or are captured by the enemy, as far as i know, in wars or coups, is pretty unusual to the enemy let someone important as a Samurai just leave as someone of no importance, but maybe Akechi was bff with Yasuke too and didnt wanted to kill his friend or maybe, just maybe by this HISTORICAL LETTER, he wasnt considered that much of a samurai.
And the seppuku part would be a counter argument as I mentioned in the post before:

It’s uncertain. Heavy evidence suggests he was, but there’s also some other things implying he wasn’t.

Evidence suggesting that he wasn't:

- He was a foreigner
- He did not commit seppuku, but was instead sent away
- He did not have a last name

Evidence suggesting that he was:

- He was given a sword
- He was given a stipend
- He was given a house
- Locals thought he would be made a lord
- He fought alongside Nobunaga's son
- He was a kosho, ostensibly serving as a weapons bearer
- He was at Nobunaga's side during an inspection
- One particular incident mentions Nobunaga dismissing his "regular" soldiers, but Yasuke remained alongside him

Note that none of that definitely confirms or refutes the notion. For instance, samurai having a mononym aren't unheard of (I'll need to look this up more).

When I said that it was debatable, you went, lolno, and proceeded to accuse me of saying he was a superhero and used Thomas Lockley's credibility as a counter argument when I didn't even bring him up.
 

Lokaum D+

Member
And the seppuku part would be a counter argument as I mentioned in the post before:

It’s uncertain. Heavy evidence suggests he was, but there’s also some other things implying he wasn’t.

Evidence suggesting that he wasn't:

- He was a foreigner
- He did not commit seppuku, but was instead sent away
- He did not have a last name

Evidence suggesting that he was:

- He was given a sword
- He was given a stipend
- He was given a house
- Locals thought he would be made a lord
- He fought alongside Nobunaga's son
- He was a kosho, ostensibly serving as a weapons bearer
- He was at Nobunaga's side during an inspection
- One particular incident mentions Nobunaga dismissing his "regular" soldiers, but Yasuke remained alongside him

Note that none of that definitely confirms or refutes the notion. For instance, samurai having a mononym aren't unheard of (I'll need to look this up more).

When I said that it was debatable, you went, lolno, and proceeded to accuse me of saying he was a superhero and used Thomas Lockley's credibility as a counter argument when I didn't even bring him up.
dont need to argue, i already agreed with you, i m 100% team Yasuke samurai now, i was just hypothetically speaking, everyone know his importance through japan history, didnt ppl watched Afro Samurai ?
 
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Saber

Newd Member
Find me an archived version or any source that shows that they explicitly cited AC Shadows as being historically accurate to its character's depictions.

I have shown you multiple sources where they said the opposite.

Your turn.

I would have to stop everything I'm doing to provide you a part of the advertizing stating that.
What you show me btw was after the controversy heated things up though.
 
You can't fool me with this.
This is a direct response of the Japanese reaction against the controversy, which made them rethink their approach. They did not go for fantasy interpretation initially, it was stated on their site. Hence why is directly aimed at the japanese community.
It's clear that the white knights are not arguing in good faith.
 

Zathalus

Member
dont need to argue, i already agreed with you, i m 100% team Yasuke samurai now, i was just hypothetically speaking, everyone know his importance through japan history, didnt ppl watched Afro Samurai ?
He wasn't all that important to Japanese history. But he was noteworthy enough to be named and have multiple sources and potential depictions about him, which is more than every other Assassin's Creed protagonist, none of which actually existed.
 

mckmas8808

Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Yes, but we must ignore that and instead hate on random youtubers who mostly just repeat what the public is already saying.

So why make a game about an area of the world that you don't live in and about a culture you care nothing about?
 

GudOlRub

Member
I never saw AC games as being historically accurate but I've always seen them as being somewhat set in reality and being all about peaking the players' curiosity about the real stuff.
Like, when I played the Ezio trilogy I felt like looking up for the real Medici and Borgia family history, or when I played Black Flag it made me go search for the real history of Blackbeard and Nassau.

But this whole Yasuke controversy just makes me feel tired instead...
 

Arsic

Loves his juicy stink trail scent
How do I avoid this if I’m on ps5?

I would like to not neuter and pussy bitch my playthrough.
 
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