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Equip the torch as a weapon and then dip it in a flame on the screen. This also will make your arrows shoot fire arrows if you have your bow equipped and do the same thing.
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How to unpack game resource files (.pak) of Baldur's Gate 3.
That instrument also can convert binary .lsf files into readable XML .lsx files.
And, of course, you can use CLI of that application.
* CLI = command-line interface
# Baldur's Gate 3 PAK format (script 0.1.1)
# script for QuickBMS http://quickbms.aluigi.org
callfunction QUICKBMS_4GB_CHECK 1
comtype lz4
idstring "LSPK"
get VERSION long #15
get TABLE_OFF longlong
goto TABLE_OFF
get FILES long
get TABLE_ZSIZE long
savepos TABLE_OFFSET
math TABLE_SIZE = FILES
math TABLE_SIZE *= 296
clog MEMORY_FILE TABLE_OFFSET TABLE_ZSIZE TABLE_SIZE
for i = 0 < FILES
getdstring NAME 256 MEMORY_FILE
get OFFSET longlong MEMORY_FILE
get ZSIZE longlong MEMORY_FILE
get SIZE longlong MEMORY_FILE
get DUMMY longlong MEMORY_FILE
get CRC long MEMORY_FILE
get DUMMY long MEMORY_FILE
if SIZE == 0
log NAME OFFSET ZSIZE
else
clog NAME OFFSET ZSIZE SIZE
endif
next i
startfunction QUICKBMS_4GB_CHECK
math TMP64 = 0x10000000
math TMP64 * 16
if TMP64 == 0
print ">>>> You must use quickbms_4gb_files.exe with this archive <<<<"
cleanexit
endif
endfunction
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I've been playing DND since I was 14, starting out with pathfinder and since 2018 moving onto Fifth Edition, the latter being superior in my book I was so excited to hear Larian was making the next Baldurs Gate. The only worry I have is that you can't have multiple party members taking part in a conversation :(, "Sorry your cha-dump cleric or Rogue walked ahead, you will now fail the charisma checks for this convo".
Regardless, please enjoy the below guide for building the optimal character, both mechanically and for the sake of fun!
Race: Human
Pick Humans because nothing is more unique to people than not being some cretin who's ♥♥♥♥♥ mother banged:
Disregard all other races
Class: Fighter
Pick Fighter (Until Paladin is available) because unlike a an Elven bow or a demon ♥♥♥♥ spell, a sword doesn't run out of arrows or MP.
Disregard all other classes
Kill some mind-flayers, romance whoever you wish and disrespect druids, goblins, Elves and whosoever decide to in front of you sword!
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Tired of using the keyboard ? Want to play mouse only? Maybe this helps! :)
If you agree with the following then I maybe have a solution for you:
Here a simple Script for AUTOHOTKEY so that you only have to use the mouse to play the game.
Left Side Button = TAB is held. Press again TAB is unheld
Right Mouse = AutoRun
Middle Mouse = ESC
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; Mouse Only Play for Disco Elysium
; Tab to Mouse Left Side XButton1
; Running to Right Mouse Button
; ESC to Middle Mouse Button
RButton::Click, 2
MButton::ESC
XButton1::
Toggle := !Toggle
If Toggle
Send {TAB Down}
else
Send {TAB Up}
return
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Do not copy the --- lines ^^
You can get Auto Hot Key there ---> https://www.autohotkey.com/
Thx to Private_Airport for the running idea :)
If you want to to use other mouse buttons then replace XButton1:
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Disable ShadowPlay from GeForce Experience before entering the game!
If you encounter a crash on startup, then you'll need to disable ShadowPlay from GeForce Experience before entering the game!
Open GeForce Experience, click on ShadowPlay in the top right corner, then click on the "switch" thingy, until all green lights are off. Exit both ShadowPlay and GeForce Experience.
Voilà ! You can now enjoy playing Assassin's Creed Unity again!
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This guide will impart on you some hopefully useful tips which will make your gameplay more fun.
Money will obviously be important for you in Unity. Everything costs a bit. Basic conumables will cost you. Advanced consumables will cost you more. End game items will cost you a small fortune.
What to do? - Invest. Upgrade Cafe Theatre as soon as you possibly can. Keep in mind that this will require you to complete the Cafe quests at well below their ideal level. Renovate the coffee shops as well for more income. And don't forget to pick up your money from the Cafe chest!
Important - do NOT spend these on equipment items.
Helix points are a separate currency obtainable from the now defunct game companion app.
You get some to start off with and you can get some more from the uplay rewards.
Both of these should allow you to get 3/4 time saver packs.
These time saver packs are different than in Black Flag.
This is because in Unity, synchronizing with a viewpoint does NOT show locations on the map.
You can only get those locations to show up by purchasing a time sever pack.
My advice would be to get the chests timesaver pack and the paris quests timesaver pack.
The others are few enough that you can just google them.
Cards on the table - I have lockpicking in this game. The designers have picked the single, most annoying minigame to unlock chests. The wost lockpicking i've seen in any game.
But let's move on to how to deal with it.
How it works is that you need to press the button at the exact right moment that the cursor passes the "safe zone". I've found it helpful to press when the curson is ABOUT to enter this zone. But it will be up to you to learn the right timing for this minigame.
The other big tip, and this is the really good one is to get a lockpicking belt. Some of the belts in the game allow you to increase the ammount of lockpicks you can carry. Even a cheap belt should more than double your lockpicks, making opening doors and chests a much less frustrating experience and you get more chances at a lock.
A new function in Unity is gear and equipment. You get to pick an mix between various weapons and armor. These provide different stat boosts and bonuses and make your game more fun.
You get to choose a weapon, a pistol and armor. The armor consists of a hood, a chest item, trousers gloves and a belt.
As the previous section hinted, it's a good idea to buy a belt with increased lockpick capacity for chests and door unlocking.
As for the rest, it's up to you to decice what boosts you want. Personally I'd advise getting bonus health, at least until you get the hang of the combat.
As for weapons, I think that the Heavy weapons are the best choice. Blocking and counters are actually equally difficult with all weapon types. It makes sense then to go for the weapons which do the most damage with each hit.
Stay away from rifles. I found them to be completely useless. They use the same ammo as your pistol, do as much damage and have as much range. A waste of space and a badly designed mechanic.
Apart from all this, my advice would be to just read through the various stat boosts each gear item gives you and choose what you like best.
You may also want to equip items from the same set as they generally boost the same stats. And they look better together than a random collection of items.
Combat is resonably well designed in Unity. You shouldn't have too much trouble, unless you run into an area above your level. But here's a few tips which might make your life easier.
Don't fight indoors or in closed locations. Unfortuntally Arno's worst enemy in combat is the camera. It will often lock in on one enemy only, leaving you blind to the actions of the others. If this happens, block an attack and try to move to a different location to shake up the camera.
Take out the snipers first. These enemies deal absurd ammounts of damage. Even with end game gear specifically chosen to protect against ranged attacks, each shot will still take away a significant ammount of your health.
This gets even more important later in the game, when difficulty is often created by stacking half a dozen snipers in one area.
Then the agile enemies. Normal enemies are easy. Long weapon ones too. Heavy enemies are dangerous, but still blockable. Agile ones however are a major pain, Their attacks are very difficult to block and even more so to counter. The best way i've found of dealing with them in melee is to throw a smoke bomb and then keep hitting them when they're stunned.
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I made this Guide to show new Players (Mostly People that have never played an Assassin's Creed Game before) how to not-fail a Mission. Yes... My Grammar is perfect...
First of all, I hope you know the Steering for an AC Game. If not, you mostly find it in-game in the upper right corner, or in the in-game Menu.
For the case that you still don't know how to litteraly move arround with "style", read this:
Climbing
To climb, easily hold shift and use WASD to move to a Wall, then press Space to jump on it. If your Charachter didn't fall off the Wall, you're now in climbing-mode. Use WASD and shift to move again, but do not press Space (you will jump off the Wall then.)
Important: If you're stuck at a Position, but press the Buttons, you're probably stuck because there's nothing your Charachter can climb to / on. Try another way then.
Running on the Rooftops
If you made it on a Rooftop, there are 3 Things you need to know if you want to move fast and unnoticed:
Number 1
Running straight in one direction isn't always the best way. Somewhen there will be no Roofs infront of you to jump on, so you need to go left or right. Plan your Ways by looking arround and use your enviroment. Everything is a Ladder.
Number 2
In Unity, you can climb a Chimney or something high to see the Icons of different Locations (such as Markets, Missions, etc.) If you don't want to use the Map, do this.
Number 3
No Rooftops, and your Target is under you, or you need to quickly get off the Roof? Look for Hayball Carts. If you hold shift, run at them from a Rooftop, and press Space you can jump into them without taking damage, and dissapear for your enemies (if your Game is lagging you maybe also land next to it and die.)
Fun Fact: Doing this in real life will kill you too. No matter if you miss it or not, you will either be injured or dead.
Fun Fact 2: Wikipedia says Assassins did this while being on Dr0gs.
Dead from Above
Now that you can climb most Buildings, you surely wonder if the only thing you can do is jumping into your demise, right? No, You can also take out Sharpshooters and use their Platforms to shot your Target, Jump on a Rope and from there on your Enemy, Spy out the Location from the Rooftop, or if a NPC is highlighted in Red, you can perform a "Dead-From-Above-Assassination" by left clicking. (This wont work if the enemy has an red Exclamation mark on his Head) There are also 3 things about being a Rooftop Assassin I'd heavily advise to watch out for:
Number 1
Do not get too close on the end of the Rooftop, before assassinating your Enemy. Otherwise NPCs might notice you. Also don't jump at your Targets if they are surrounded. You will end up being ganged.
Number 2
Sentences like "Hah this ain't too high for me." or "Pfft I can jump down there without Hayballes." will get you killed too. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE GRAVITY.
Number 3
If you want to assassinate someone with style, do it like most of us experienced Assassins do; Throw a Smokebomb at your Target, jump down and kill them, and then quickly hide somewhere (Hayball Carts, Wadrobes, or else) or return to the Rooftop.
Skills that will help you alot
If you have multiple Targets or guards blocking your way, buy one of these 3 Skills:
Double-Assassination
Ability to kill 2 Persons that stand next to eachother. Very usefull if you need to enter somewhere, as most entranced are guarded by 2 (or even 4) Guards.
Double-Air-Assassination
Jump down and YEET your hidden Blade into their Heads. Usefull for the same reason as above.
Skills, that allow you to have more Munition
This one isn't very specific, but I'd recommend to buy everything that says "carry x instead of x [Gadget name here] now." as soon as possible.
Multiplayer LobG
These are my personal Multiplayer "Laws of being Good" (LobG). You don't need to follow them, but its helpfull.
Number 1
Use a Mic or Chat if possible. I just hope that you speak the same language...
Number 2
Use Team-abilities when possible. Such as the refill-area, mass-healing, or customization. These skills make your Assassin's Life way easier.
Number 3
If one of your Friends is surrounded, help them by quickly firing a Phantom-Blade or a Concuss-Bomb or distract their attackers. Most Missions are easier when you're all alive...
Number 4
Split into Teams. I'd recommend Making 2 2 Person Teams. Maybe a Team to distract, and a Team to attack.
Number 5
Having someone with a Rifle in your Team could be pretty usefull. In combat situations, they can just support you from above.
Number 6
Decide about the Way you go in! Its just taking the fun when 3 of you try to be stealthy, and someone just runs into the Place and slashes everyone.
As the Tittle says, do not rush the Story. Unless you want to become depressed because you died 824 Times.
My Assassin name would be "The Idiot" since I did rush the Story...
...So here's my advise: Do not do it
Need better Gear? Do Co-op or Side quests.
They bring you more...err... Currency (dam I forgot the Name) than the Story does.
I still don't get why killing a 3 Diamond Templar-Soldier gives you 1000 (Currency name here), but killing a High-Ranked Templar Official will only get you 800 (Currency name here).
Close Quarter Missions
There are Missions that will force you to go into small Rooms.
Try to follow my 3 Hints:
Number 1
Use Walls and Objects to hide behind by pressing ctrl > space (only press ctrl when you're not crouching). If an Enemy gets highlighted in red, press left mouse button to assassinate them. But be sure that nobody sees it.
Number 2
Only use Firearms in emergencies. They're loud af and NPCs will witness it (I guess, I didn't try it yet.). Being too loud can completely ruin a Mission.
Number 3
Do not rush into Rooms. Use your Eagle-eye (V) and sneak into it.
This will be helpfull if you need to defeat the King of Beggars too, as he's a real (enter swearing here)
Keep up with your Gear
The Diamonds in the upper left Corner represent your Gear-Status. They have nothing to do with the Rank next to it, these Diamonds are affected from your Loadout. Buy the best Equipment and Clothing you can get, or if you have no problem with beating higher ranked enemies, buy the Equipment that fits your Style. Otherwise...
Do not skip Cutscenes in AC: Unity
The Story is very suprising ngl, I never expected so many Plot-Twists. You think its an average "they betrayed me and I knew from the beginning on who it is" Game? No...
Blue + Red = Fight
There are 2 Factions in this Game (Assassin's dont count, you and your friends are the only ones.)
The Military, and the Patriots. Military is Blue, Patriots are Red. Try getting them into a Conflict, its not just fun to watch, its a good distraction.
LIBERATE THE CITY!
If you own Cafès in the Town, you get 2-3 Missions marked with a House-Icon. Play them to liberate Parts of the City. Its usefull.
Know your Location
Synchronize as many Places as you can. Climb on the Building marked with an Eagle on the Map, and you gain pieces of the Map. (This is still in the newer AC Games... its boring but helpfull...)
Refill before you start Missions
Refill your Equipment at Stores before starting a new Mission. You never know what awaits you.
Stealth is the main-part of Assassin's Creed Games. If you're not sneaky, you're no Assassin.
How do I start infiltrating in a Mission?
First of all, get near the Building, but not the "restricted zone". Then use your eagle eye to scan for enemies where you want to Infiltrate. If there is any Enemy, try finding a Way to take them out silently. I recommend using Phantom Blades (If you have none, sneak upon them) when the Guard NPCs are moving arround, look for their patroling route and sneak to the Wall when they're gone. Then parkour over the Wall / on the Roof and you're in / on it.
Patrolling Enemies
I recommend looking for "easy Prey" such as Guards patrolling lonely far away from the rest of the others. Then systematically hunt down one after one. If theres no enemy patrolling lonely left, take down the Sharpshooters. Then; Voilà ! You have a Rooftop, and a few Corners nearby for yourself. Now we go for the not so easy Prey....
Mass-Patrolls
If you own the Double-Assassination Skills (Air & Ground) a Group of 2 Soldiers patrolling is surely easy. If they stand next to eachother... WABAM! But what if there are 3 or more? You cant take all of them out in the same Time. When the Group you're hunting is far away from the others, Try throwing down a Smoke Bomb (Keep in mind; If they have a red ! over their head, you cannot assassinate them easily.) and jump on them, or assassinate from the ground. Depends on how you're standing.
When you want to throw a Smoke Bomb or any other Bomb preciselly, Hold down F. (Hold F... hmm)
But BEWARE if you aim preciselly, Enemies can see you. You can't aim preciselly and crouch at the same time... somewhy. If you want it a bit Saver, use "Assassinations from Cover" by sneaking upon a Wall / big Object and press space. If an Enemy is nearby and highlighted, press left mouse button to assassinate... wait I already wrote that!
Keep in mind: If a NPC sees you pulling someone over and slice their throat, they will be alerted. NO WITNESSES.
What if I'm caught?
First, look out if any "Bellringers" run away. Take them out asap, before they reach the Alertbells.
Then, try to throw a Smokebomb and climb the Roof. If everything went good, they should search - instead of murder - you now.
How do I prevent the Enemy from calling backup?
Sabotage the Alertbells. Walk up to them, and if you're unnoticed (no yellow or red ! ) you can press E to sabotage the Bell. This will make it impossible for the Enemy to call backup. But make sure that you sabotage ALL Alertbells. There are mostly more than one.
Stealth in Multiplayer or Freeroam
I recommend using the following Tactic:
2 People on the Roofs, They take out Snipers and use eagle-eye (and maybe the shared-eagle-eye-ability) to spot Enemies. 2 People on the Ground, taking out Guards and sneaking arround them if necessary. If you have less than 4 People, always split it so most Players are on the ground (example; 3 Players; 1 Roof, 2 Ground).
Another Tactic, 3 People on the Ground 1 on the Rooftop. The Person on the Roof looks for big Groups of enemies next to the Ground Team, and tries to distract those Groups and split them. Then all of you skyrimish them. Throw Bombs (smoke, gas, stun, etc.) and take them out. Then repeat.
The last Tactic is what I call "Jumpdead". Yes Im bad at naming things.
Climb the Roof, and take out Spotters & Sharpshooters. Then look for Ground Troops matching the ammount of Players you got. (Example; with 2 Players look for 2 NPCs, with 3 look for 3 NPCs...)
Then, throw the Smokebombs or Stungrenades, jump down and slash them, get up on the Roofs and search your next Prey.
Oh Hold up, Hold up, I know another Tactic;
Use your Berserker Phantom Bolts / Blades. More like, you ALL use your Berserker Phantom Bolts / Blades. Shot them into a crowd of Enemies, and watch them distracting eachother. Always aim for the Heavys or the Skilled Ones (that can parry until you break their attack) If you hit them, you should have enough time to sneak arround the Place and do whatever you wanted to.
If you have to eliminate a Target, Shot the Berserker Bolts / Blades into their Guards. Then say "Goodbye."
Different Robes = Different Stats
Your whole Loadout, Including Weapons and Clothing give you different Stats. Try to find something matching your Groups gamestyle. If you are Stealthy, like its meant to be, look for Gear that improves your sneaking, If you're Offensive, look for something raising your meele skills.
Random Street Events
There are few Events in Freeroam:
In one, a Citizen gets attacked by two NPCs.
In another one, you got to catch a Thief.
Then theres one you have to give Beggars Money.
One a Citizen gets stabbed.
and some similar ones.
It doesn't affect Gameplay, but its a good training if you want to test your stealth skills.
Plus, if you finished enough Events, you get a Money Bonus.
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Steam and Ubi launcher save files are at the same place
Ubisoft Connect - C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames[Ubisoft Connect ID Number]\720
Steam - 857
Ubi Launcher - 720
Transfer save file from folder 720 to 857
Enjoy not having to touch the Ubi launcher again
![Dead Kings/Павшие короли (murders, collectibles, puzzles) By Looney [Less than three] This guide will help you with Suger's Legacy, searching for collectibles and solving Murder Mysteries in DLC for Assassin's Creed Unity - Dead Kings. Franciade - chests and artifacts BASILICA WINDMILL CEMETERY Franciade - Napoleon's Bicorns Bicorns are the black points. Underground - collectibles Bicorns are the black points. ROYAL CRYPT QUARRY CATACOMBS Murder Mysteries EQUAL JUSTICE A substantial number of women enlisted in the French Revolutionary Army. This woman died before she could fight for the Republic on the battlefield. Find her killer. Difficulty 2 Clue locations 4 Clues 11 Suspects 3 Courtyard (4 clues): The body of the victim The sad soldier An enrollment leaflet The lyrics of a song Tavern (2 clues): The old officer The lyrics of a song Market (3 clues): Declaration of the Rights of Women A pamphlet on women The young musician Destroyed house (2 clues): The murder weapon The body of the second victim Suspects: The sad soldier The old officer The young musician Reward: the drumstick Murderer: the young musician Quick passing: looking at the body on courtyard, talking to the sad soldier and reading an enrollment leaflet. Then we need to go to the tavern and talk to the old officer. Then visit the market and talk to the young musician and accuse him. BLIND JUSTICE A dead body, its eyes gouged out, has been left in the street. Solve the murder. Difficulty 1 Clue locations 3 Clues 6 Suspects 3 Street (3 clues): The body of the victim Broken glass The witness Square (2 clues): The Street Performer A crumpled paper Bakery (1 clues): The Baker Suspects: The witness The Street Performer The Baker Reward: - Murderer: The Street Performer Quick passing: looking at the body on the street and go to the square, where we need to talk with the Street Performer and accuse him.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR406qi5B5LnCJulfMVh9ZE10YzXGpFRDwm9AHLtBJn_SbW9dyl5QV_cDAbKTIHlpHHsXC8wNuwvNQZcYVHYDYq3XCJU-f4dRj6_k1V0FX9cD8TFEfJ4tn-sBDbIjhXgnY5bMEd4NCe7brsuZmOxzGsvqEC4DFWUA4fQMlWECOPvkhnAfWKuAmsoDW=s16000)
![After downloading the zip file, extract it and you should get two folders, and two files. Now copy the DevLister.exe, devreorder.ini, and inside the x64 folder, copy the dinput8.dll file as well to where the game is installed. It should look like this after copying. (see the selected files in the img) Make sure that DS4windows is open and if it is, then open the DevLister.exe that you just copied and it should show these two entries. Understanding these two entries listed in the DevLister.exe: These two entries denote two devices, and one of them is an virtual one, which means that it doesn't exist physically. The one listed here as "Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows)" is the virtual one. This Virtual device is what DS4windows uses for Xinput emulation of our DS4 controller which is Dinput natively. The second device is our DS4 controller. The order of the entries will be different depending on whether you connected it Wired or Wireless. If you connected it wirelessly, the image above is how the order of the entries will be. If you connected it wired, then the one that is listed "Wireless Controller" will be the first one. The GUID is the set of words and numbers listed after the device name in the DevLister.exe. this will be different for your PC. Keeping this DevLister.exe open, now you have to open the devreorder.ini file in Wordpad which umm.. comes installed with your windows OS. You can also open it in notepad, but it won't be comfortable for editing the values with it, so that's why I recommend to use wordpad. this is how it looks on opening in wordpad. - - - Now in the [order] section, and below the ; vjoy Device line, you have to remove the selected lines shown in the image. - - - Type Wireless Controller and then below it, copy and paste in the GUID which the DevLister.exe is displaying next to the Wireless Controller entry. It should look like this after you are done editing. Make sure there is a empty line after the GUID line and before the [hidden] section. - - - Next in the [hidden] section and below the ; Example: line, remove the selected lines shown in the image. - - - Type Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows) and then below it, copy and paste in the GUID which the DevLister.exe is displaying next to the Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows) entry. It should look like this after you are done editing. Make sure there is a empty line after the GUID line and before the [visible] section. - - - Next in the [visible] section and below the ; Example: line, remove the selected lines shown in the image. - - - Type Wireless Controller and then below it, copy and paste in the GUID which the DevLister.exe is displaying next to the Wireless Controller entry. It should look like this after you are done editing. Make sure there is a empty line after GUID line and before the [ignored processes] section. - - - Now press Ctrl+S on your keyboard which will save the file and then close it. Launch the game and you will see the game use DS4 button prompts. - - - Important advise Make sure that you open DS4Windows after Steam is opened, so that DS4Windows is allowed to take control of your controller. If you launch DS4windows first and open Steam, then Steam will take control of the controller and load in its main controller profiles, which will interfere with DS4windows and prevent its profiles from loading into the game.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCSTcaP4wkdUzazyUgXsyK84N6cUv_MvvHoBzZB_2FsqmKLLIV8_0j9GEy3LMykGznFfXP-2iHsR2aM7lL1SLqEzOuXCReMZgyDxmrlVNnPZ3CB57_sZWZfWLrGDoAMttdyMgBfMHk7LtiInihhjkA2sLzbGK2cV6MbiR2X5jncxKN9gyzJbHzKwfs=s16000)
![Assassin's Creed Unity: Comprehensive Player's Cheat Sheet By gerharar The goal of this guide is to provide a concise "before you play" overview with key gameplay and progression points. This guide should be most helpful for people like me who're playing through all Assassin's Creed games in chronological order for the first time, focusing on the story and aiming at full game completion. Intro The goal of this guide is to provide a concise "before you play" overview with key gameplay and progression points. This guide should be most helpful for people like me who're playing through all Assassin's Creed games in chronological order for the first time, focusing on the story and aiming at full game completion. Why I made this guide: there's a lot of information about AC games on the web, but it's either scattered through message board posts or spread over long-winded walkthroughs. My guide aims to remedy this -- it collects all information that I deemed important to know before playing the game. I avoided spoilers or details like "how do I complete this mission". If you're stuck, Google/Youtube the solution. What this guide is: Overview of available game content with progression details Key gameplay changes compared to the previous game in the franchise Hints & tips for comfortable gameplay experience What this guide isn't: It's not a walkthrough of specific missions It's not a full gameplay tutorial It's not a lore guide I will be using Xbox controller mappings for reference, since the game is best played with a controller (as is the case with all Assassin's Creed games). Game Content / DLCs Base game now includes the following content for free: Underground Armory Pack -- no story content, 2 gear items, 2 outfits, 5 weapons Dead Kings DLC -- story expansion Content purchased separately: Revolutionary Armaments Pack -- no story content, six weapons. Skip Secrets Of The Revolution Pack -- 3 extra missions, 6 gear items, 8 weapons. Buy for the missions Content purchased via Helix credits: Helix credits are in-game currency purchased for real money You can use Helix credits to buy and upgrade gear, get time-limited boosts (melee, health, stealth), and acquire four time saver packs Time saver packs will show the following things on the map once it's revealed through a viewpoint: Paris Stories map Murder Mysteries map Cockades & Chests map Nostradamus Enigma map Buy time saver packs if you want convenience. Small Helix credits pack (500H) should be enough to buy all four time saver packs (150Hx4=600H), given that you'll have some gratis Helix credits from the start Note: time saver packs do not apply to Dead Kings DLC. You will need to explore the DLC map yourself or find it online Using Helix credits to buy and upgrade gear or get time-limited boosts is not required for game completion Technical Issues Issue: Using DualShock 4 v2 controller with DS4Windows causes an issue where Arno regularly drops smoke bombs whenever your press R1 (High Profile) Solution: Exit DS4Windows Open game config file (ACU.ini) and replace the bindings under the [Wireless Controller DefaultBindings] section with the corresponding bindings from https://pastebin.com/TgrSQdhQ Progression Sequence Main story: complete Sequences 1 & 2 Purchase all four time saver packs Unlock Cafe Theatre hideout Purchase lockpicking lvl 1 Complete all available side content: unlock chests, gather collectibles, purchase Cafe Theatre renovations, complete side missions Travel to Versailles to unlock all chests and collectibles there Main story: complete Sequence 3 Complete the first 2 Helix Rifts Main story: complete Sequence 4 Complete Marquis De Sade side missions & "The Body In The Brothel" Murder Mystery Main story: complete Sequence 5 Purchase lockpicking lvl 2. Note: I recommend skipping lvl 2 chests now until you have lockpicking lvl 3 to avoid combing the whole map for the third time Main story: complete Sequences 6 & 7 Complete the second 3 Helix Rifts Complete Sequence 8 Complete the final bunch of Paris Memories missions Complete Sequence 9 Purchase lockpicking lvl 3 Complete the rest of available side content: unlock lvl 2 & lvl 3 chests, gather leftover collectibles, collect leftover sync points from coop side missions, complete "The Red Ghost of the Tuileries" Murder Mystery Complete Sequences 10 & 11 Complete the last 2 Helix Rifts Complete Sequence 12 to finish the main game Travel to Franciade to start Sequence 13 (Dead Kings DLC) and complete the first 4 Memories Complete all DLC side content: unlock chests, gather collectibles, complete side missions, free outposts Complete the last 2 Memories of Sequence 13 Gameplay & World: Changes What's changed since Assassin's Creed: Rogue? (Note: this is not an exhaustive list) Things changed Assassin's Creed Unity uses a new game engine (AnvilNext 2.0), so there are a lot of major and minor changes Both combat and parkour systems were heavily redesigned, you will have to re-learn both (treat it as a new game, not a sequel that's only slightly different) New set of combat and parkour animations Control scheme is changed Certain actions are now mapped to different buttons (for example, Eagle Vision) Dedicated stealth button Dedicated cover button Dedicated control for free run up Dedicated control for free run down To make screenshots, hide the interface ("camera mode") by pressing and holding your RS Missing health does not regenerate, you'll need to use medicine for healing Eagle Vision is now working like a temporary buff You can now use Eagle Vision in High Profile Enemies will no longer parkour after you if you climb a building -- they will try shooting you instead Things added Enemies, areas, and gear now have levels (1 to 5+) District (area) levels indicate the level of enemies there Several types of weapons are (re)introduced: Melee: One-handed weapons (swords, etc) Long weapons (halberds, etc) Heavy (axes, etc) Ranged: Pistols Rifles Mixed: Guillotine guns Mix of grenade launcher + heavy melee Take up both melee and ranged slots Acquired in Dead Kings DLC Armor is (re)introduced: Hood Chest Bracers Waist Legs Weapons and armor can be upgraded Skill system is introduced Skills unlock assassin abilities (like Double Assassination) and certain items/gadgets (like Bombs: Money Pouch) You can now refill all consumables in one go at a vendor New types of side missions, collectibles, and activities In-game currency purchased for real money (Helix Credits) is added Things removed No whistling to lure enemies No ships, no ship combat, no naval missions No optional minigames No sleeping darts No kill streaks Certain types of side missions, collectibles, and activities were removed Cannot pick up enemy weapons anymore Cannot pick up, move, and hide bodies anymore](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHmSs_ZSa7SWlZN0h0KCjKrr78YrUuPvbRIez3G-xtSsa_y_qwUi3bOg4uZXJDR1JvSiGgdZCH6oB66tR2Zjv8f-n7Iczo6iUAsgglx_-I-FfBPWY7TUVKB9futRDjqZN5dJpPEHrHMRi/s16000/1.png)
