Replay AC1 and AC2 Story Missions on Xbox 360

[stabguy36]

@halofan38 Try a regular USB memory stick first. Microsoft pushed an Xbox update in April 2010 to support them as removable storage. If it works, then you don't have to buy a memory unit or transfer kit.

This video is legit. I still use this procedure on AC2 and AC: Brotherhood.

[RupeeLord]

0:37 Pretty random info, yet it sounds kind of funny every single time.

[farrella111111]

Cant you just use memory stick? eg 2gb

[stabguy36]

@farrella111111 Yes. I believe that ever since the Xbox 360 feature update of April 2010 you can use a regular USB memory stick. That will save some money on hardware/software. Otherwise, the process remains the same. It also works on AC Brotherhood.

[olliekid12]

WOOOOW I HAVE TO REPAT AC1 TO REPLAY PARTS IN AC2..I RATHER STICK WITH REPEATING THE WHOLE GAME IN AC2

[stabguy36]

@olliekid12 No, you misunderstood. AC1 and AC2 are independent games. Doing something in AC1 won't help you in AC2.

The same *process* works to replay story missions in each game. This process is illustrated on AC1 in this video. While you're replaying AC2, backup the savegame before each assassination. It doesn't take much time and then in the future you can replay missions without restarting the game.

[sbredflag]

@olliekid12 You are a genius.

[olliekid12]

@sbredflag yoo u being sarcastic???!?!

[sbredflag]

@olliekid12 yes

[boekemboekoe]

is it possible to replay missions in assasins creed 2 whithout starting a new game ??

[stabguy36]

@boekemboekoe Yes. Follow the procedure in this video. It works exactly the same way in AC2.

[NICKREAPER316]

this is complicated, i think i'd rather just bitch at ubisoft to have the next game have mission replays.

[TheHappyPenguinz]

ugh, i need to do the flying machine again for that acheivement but i don't want to go through this :( good video though

[stabguy36]

@TheHappyPenguinz Another option is to buy "Battle of Forli" DLC. You can earn Flyswatter achievement there too.

[Jak35ter]

how do you replay memories in assasins creed?

[stabguy36]

@Jak35ter In AC1 you can do it from the Animus menu (i.e. when Desmond lies down on the Animus). Use the right thumbstick to highlight a previously completed memory block. Select it. Scroll to the bottom left and choose "Replay". Confirm.

AC2 only lets you replay certain memories such as tombs. The procedure shown in this video works for both AC1 and AC2. It lets you go directly to pretty much any point within a Memory Block/Sequence.

[stevan96]

what happens when u do all additional memories

[stabguy36]

@stevan96 Not sure I understand your question. On AC1, there are achievements for doing different types of side missions: Defender of the People, Disciple of the Creed, etc. Doing all the Investigations can also help you plan a successful assassination. See my video "Beginners Guide to Assassinations".

[callofduty5guy]

I tried doing this with my transfer cable but it didn't work

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

sorry, and I said no offense i was just curious.

[nikkicamps]

this is a good video but i have to through ALL of that just to kill 1 guy?

[stabguy36]

@nikkicamps This process is to enhance replayability. On AC1 it lets you *replay* an assassination immediately, without spending 45 minutes doing Investigations, etc. On AC2 it lets you replay assassinations period. Without this process, you'd have to start a new game.

It doesn't take much effort if you do this from the start. I've only played AC2 one time (officially), backing up savegames as I went. Since then I've replayed assassinations dozens of times.

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

Is that a robotic narrator, if it isn't no offense it sound like it at certain points of the video.

[stabguy36]

@SilEnCeEYEKeElYu Okay, now it just sounds like you're trolling me. D:<

My voice. Not a robot.

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

is there a way to copy the WHOLE memory bloconto the MU or USB flash drive and replay it?

[stabguy36]

@SilEnCeEYEKeElYu I think you misunderstand what a savegame file is. It represents a snapshot of the state of the game: where you are, what you've already done, and what remains to be done next.

If you want to replay a whole memory block, copy the savegame at the beginning of the MB (or just choose "Replay Memory Block" from the Animus menu).

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

Can you make a video on how to do this with a usb memory stick?

[stabguy36]

@SilEnCeEYEKeElYu Maybe. This video took a lot of work to produce - more than any of my others. If I do one with USB I will also update to AC2.

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

Can you choose MU or does it have to be Hard Drive?

[stabguy36]

@SilEnCeEYEKeElYu The procedure in the video also works with two memory units. Just designate one as your "transfer" unit and play off the other one.

I think Microsoft released a patch that allows you to use regular USB memory sticks as storage devices now. Those will plug into a computer without any special cable or software.

[SilEnCeEYEKeElYu]

Nic coment on 1:33. lol

[bannana833]

really we have to o through all that JUST to replay missions.gay

[RedNudidity]

wow this seems like so much to do just to save a little bit of time.

[casf120]

too complicated lol

[TzT0k]

do you know if there is anyway to replay missions on AC2 regularly. with out doing all this? I heard people saying something about using the DNA section to replay missions but I looked into that and didn't see what they were talking about. Any Ideas?

[stabguy36]

Story memories cannot be replayed. However, all side missions and Assassin tombs/Templar lairs can be replayed at any time after first completing them: 1. Pause the game to go into the Animus Desktop Menu 2. Select 'DNA' 3. Move to the right of the story sequences until you pass the part that says 'Secondary Memories' 4. Select the category of memory you want to replay 5. Select the specific memory you want to replay 6. Press the button corresponding to 'Replay Memory'

[TzT0k]

Thank you.

[kris7654321]

@stabguy36 man this sucks that means i have to go through all that again just to get the kick a guy on the flying mission that really sucks

[stabguy36]

Another way to get the Flyswatter achievement is to buy the Battle of Forli DLC.

[cxa117]

The only investigations I like to play are the assassination ones.

[nealroberts9]

No but can u replay missions in AC 2 on the PS3 "while playin the game" on the DNA section of the pause menu?

[stabguy36]

This video is for Xbox 360 only. IanXO4 did the related video for PS3 but it only works on AC1.

The situation is grim for AC2 on PS3. Ian's workaround for replaying assassination missions is to back up his whole PS3 hard drive to an external USB drive. It takes about 15 minutes per backup or restore.

Let's hope that Ubisoft provides a patch to allow any memory to be replayed (not just tombs, contracts, etc.) It's a feature in high demand from customers.

[nealroberts9]

dude it didn't say anything about AC 2?

[stabguy36]

I made this video a year ago when there was only AC1. The procedure works the same way on AC2 for Xbox 360. Only the filename is different, as explained in the annotations.

Is there something you don't understand about applying this to AC2?

[Zagotronikz]

omfg u hav 5 gig free i have like 100 lol

[VcUb3mAsT3r613]

1:33 how the hell do you break your leg.jk

[MrGoodfight]

probably quuicker and easier todo the investigations again.

[stabguy36]

Replay Memory Block = 45 minutes to assassinate (more for Tamir and Robert/Arsuf).

Transfer Cable = 5 minutes

No contest. This process has saved me hours of gameplay.

[orestesdd]

Is there anyway to do the same for the PS3? Say, placing a usb memory stick and then copying the contents of the memory stick in your PC. Hmm, I just wonder?

[stabguy36]

That works on AC1 (ask ianxofour for details) but not on AC2 because the savegame is encrypted. The only known workaround for AC2 is to backup your whole hard drive to an external USB drive. It sucks.

[orestesdd]

I am playing AC1 now, and I bought AC2 already to play it later next year. However, what you are telling me sucks since I have read that AC2 has similar glitches where people cannot continue the game. Humpback!

[stabguy36]

At least AC1 has Replay Memory Block. On AC2 you're supposed to start a new game to replay story assassinations. Then they took away savegame copying on PS3.

The glitch where people get stuck in Sequence 11 has already been patched.

[Megamonty96]

haha kl lisp, sounds kinda funny, but i rofled no offense i love how you say xbox lol

[drakieon]

lol i like it when people make it enjoyable and thanks its just the same to do it with AC2 right but the names dif

[stabguy36]

Yes. I'm using this same procedure on AC2 and it works fine. Backup your savegame before each assassination or other interesting mission.

[drakieon]

okey ta

[vrba95]

Heey! Anyone want to play cod4, halo3 and bfbc whit me ? my gmer tag is Johnny vVv

[coolioflame]

lol not to be mean but u sound like a guy from south park

[stabguy36]

Any character in particular? I don't claim to have a voice for radio. ;-)

[joeyfogey55]

wow, that's a good idea.

[GamertagIsTURTLER9]

lol with the talking avatar

[darklord0689]

i have it on ps3

[stabguy36]

See the related video by ianxofour for PS3:

watch?v=OF_blZ3tuG4

[Bloodelfmoonkin]

Stabguy.. do you know how to get Xbox live? I just got an Xbox and what do I need to do for Live? Buy something.. go on the PC.. Can you help?

[stabguy36]

The main thing is to hook up your Xbox to the internet. I ran a Cat5 cable to my router. Some people use wireless. From Xbox Dashboard, go to System Blade, Network Settings, and Test Xbox LIVE Connection. If that works, proceed to "Join Xbox LIVE" on the Dashboard. It's pretty straightforward.

You get 30 days of Xbox LIVE Gold for free. It starts as soon as you join. After 30 days, it drops to a Silver level membership. You can buy 1, 3, or 12 month Gold membership cards on Amazon.

[Bloodelfmoonkin]

Wow thank you! I'll go search for a cable and MAYBE... You'll see my name:)

[theevilm1]

i had the same problem when i got my xbox 2

[supermanizgay]

i didn't mind watching the cutscenes the first time, but the other 50+ times were hell.

[vaurix]

This is by far the biggest flaw of Assassin's Creed. Never mind the the repetion, this flaw involves REPLAYING that repetition. Seriously, how could the developers allow this? I loved the game, so don't get me wrong, I just can't believe I had to wade through the crap of the game to get to the best parts. I'm seriously hoping this obcenity is addressed in the sequel. Good video none the less, you're very clever to figure all that out! ;P

[Seavsta]

U should make more stunt assassination vids :-P pleeeaaase

[C0FF3R]

damn! The "loading screen" on the xbox takes so long time! On my PC the lady (or animus) dosn't always have time to complete her line before you start...

[supermanizgay]

i'm gonna buy an xbox 360 arcade without a hard drive. and i'm never ever gonna play online. ever.

[stabguy36]

You could always, I don't know, *buy* a transfer kit. :-P

[saints360row]

yes but don't you only need to investigate 3 out of six to proceed with the assassination?

[stabguy36]

That's correct: two out of six on Memory Blocks 2 and 3, three out of six on MB4 and later. Isn't that what I said in the video? You should backup the savegame any time after completing the minimum number of investigations.

I'm sorry. I don't understand your question.

[saints360row]

well doing a few investigations isn't to long or to much work is it? meaning is it worth the time to do this?

[stabguy36]

Suppose you want to repeat the assassination of Talal:

With this procedure it takes roughly 5 minutes of gameplay (talk to Rafiq and run to Barbican).

Without the procedure, about 45 minutes (talk to Al Mualim, cross Masyaf, cross Kingdom, enter Jerusalem, do two investigations, run to Bureau, talk to Rafiq and run to Barbican).

The time differential is even greater on Tamir and Robert de Sable (Arsuf). If you're going to replay assassinations as often as I do, the procedure is worth it.

[saints360row]

ahh ok thanks, I guess I was having so much fun killing templars that I didn't remember how much time it was XD but this is a good guide to use for other games too right?

[stabguy36]

Some games allow you to keep multiple saves. The procedure in this video is useful on any that do not.

[jamalicious7172]

boring

[nevermindchild]

Won't copying save files get you labeled as a "cheater"?

[stabguy36]

It's only cheating if you use someone else's save files. As mentioned in the video, Xbox has a mechanism that ties save files to your gamer tag to prevent achievement cheating. The procedure I outline involves completing the whole game yourself and then playing parts of it again. There's nothing cheaty about that.

[stabguy36]

You don't need HD. There's an SD/HD switch on the Xbox 360 video cable.

I do have HD but play Assassin's Creed in SD for recording purposes.

[ReggaePirate]

Hi stabguy, just got my transfer kit and it comes with Xchange 360 not Xport and it doesn't seem to recognise the memory card.

Thanks for the video though - will be very useful and was very funny!

[stabguy36]

The label on my CD says "XChange 360" but the installed application is "XPort 360 V1.04". I don't know what the difference is.

Sometimes it's particular about opening my Memory Unit. The application will crash just after I click OK to open. It usually works on the second try, though.

[Ted2of25]

What happens if you re-name the save file on your PC and then copy it to your xbox? Does the game still reckognize it?

[stabguy36]

I don't know. Will try it out and get back to you. My hunch is that it must be called "assassin.sav" and it must be in folder "00000001".

I once tried creating a second folder called "00000002" and sticking another assassin.sav in it, but the Xbox identified it as "Corrupted Marketplace Content". My goal was to put multiple savegames on the memory unit and avoid running back to the computer.

[stabguy36]

The good news is that AC will recognize the save file regardless of what it's named. Bad news: If there's more than one save file, it picks the "first one" (either alphabetically or by date added, not sure which).

So you can keep multiple save files on your memory unit (same directory, different names). They all appear as "Assassin's Creed Saved Game". If you know which is which, pick one and copy it to hard drive. First, delete all other save files on hard drive to force it to pick yours.

[NinjaDrumma]

ROFL!!!

[darklordofearth]

man all i need is a code to skip speaking with al mualim when i have killed the guy taking prisoners from solomans temple

[JRod1745]

i wish u could enter a button code or somethin

[Ansem655]

Nice if only I knew sooner

[halo3abosol1]

man stabguy that was hilarious and some useful information huh you have done the impossible you made learning fun lol just kiding 5/5

[stabguy36]

Thanks Abosol. This video was hard to put together because the elements came from so many places: Xbox, PC, digital photos, microphone, etc. The lip sync at the beginning was particularly ambitious.

I'm glad I was able to work in some comic relief.

[tpa2525]

great job

[DeathByMetal08]

man stab that was awesome! Must have took some thinking.

[Mcshizo619]

Brilliant