Assassin's Creed Revelations: Multiplayer Gameplay - Let's Talk about this "Boycott" (360)

[gatsu3000sa]

Hi Esco. I see in one of your later videos that you bought or at least have both DLCs.

What about the boycott?

[Gbiese]

@gatsu3000sa: I didn't buy it. As i stated in this video, i was expecting to be given a code for preview purposes. As it turns out, i got multiple codes which i also gave away.

[ezioauditore693]

Am... Going off topic, has anyone found these booster lobbies in manhunt :/ please tell I'm not just imagining what I just witnessed people just stand around and let themselves get stunned. Everyone had 10k so it wasn't a boob lobby caught in a stun lock:/

[Nairb1007]

@gbiese also 800 MSP is very steep considering what was given out last year. I would buy it only if the U.S. Received the Otto doc and crusader. I feel the U.S got kinda screwed with just tue signature edition. Other than that yeah I'm not really juiced about droping 800 points on some new/recycled levels, got to have an incentive. Respect you and ubisoft much. I really hope they follow through with legacy and patches for both MP and SAGE.

[ezioauditore693]

Just got the 2 day trial for the map pack... And the new maps are (IMO) quite good. Jerusalem is a personal favorite already. So Ubisoft fix this game so I can buy the DLC:P

[link1o1o1o]

I bought the DLC, but after watching this video and reading the thread, I wished I waited for Ubisoft to take action before having bought it.

[TheWLM13]

In short huge fan of yours.I've been kind of annoyed at some of the issues and really cant see purchasings DLC until issues adressed.Its only fair.I'm big on purchasing DLC's but not if game is'nt 100%.

[karkaluzas2002]

I'm getting Revelations on Friday.I'm so exited.

[HomelessJumper]

Well i must be lucky I don't get too many problems if any, and things that shou;d be fixed don't bug me too much. So i will and have purchased the new Map Pack, which is very cool. They just need Single player DLC for me to be very happy.

[bigdsweet]

even with all the bugs and glitches it is still better than playing cod. Fun wise i mean not silky smooth game play wise.

[chaotikid24]

I wasn't going to get the new DLC anyway, but tell you what, if they fix multiplayer, I'll gladly buy it just because they fixed it :)

[cltwww1]

Im sold

[Nottaheen19]

What set do u use 4 wanted and assassinate. Skills craft of skill perks and streaks. I'm only asking because I'm in the t3 finals and I need some help in. These modes

[evageiger91]

hehe... i'm going to boykott the boykott :D

double XP-week rocks!!

[renataps2]

7:35 HE'S GONNA MAKE IT, HE'S GONNA MAKE IIIIIIIIIT!!

*awkward animation*

Oh no, plz no, RUUUN

*death animation*

Fuck. ;____;

Anyway, i won't buy the DLC because i won't be able to play as much as i used to do, so it won't 'hurt' me that much. :)

[RoGMcDudes]

Kinda off topic! But I just want to help you. You don't need to use any abilities if your pursuer have killed a npc because that player don't have any target on you!

[Gbiese]

@RoGMcDudes: I know...it was reflex. I had already comitted to use the ability at that time.

[koolkiller35]

Why doesn't he lock onto his pursuers once he sees the red above their head?

[Gbiese]

@koolkiller35: Because i can mentally make a note of my pursuers without locking them. Besides, the lock is passive on this game. you can lock one persona, and still kill/ stun another persona or an NPC.

[kingring57]

@Gbiese Personally I find that It's easier to lock on pursuer and murder my target. But that's pretty cool that you can do it without locking them. I usually lock onto them till they get in my view then lock my target. Props to you for being able to do that.

[pinkd0g145]

Fix matchmaking, I want to play with my friends.

No more stun prompt, it doesn't work how it should in the game. If stun only shows up above your pursuers, than assassinate should only show up above your targets. I can't say how many times I've been stunned because of the prompt. I've pulled off a perfect disguise, walked to the group without fast walking, started to wait for focus for my poison, and the player lunges across the group and stuns me.

[wetworx78]

Escoblades, first...I love the new intro (the previous was cool, too). Second, I agree with you that deciding whether or not to buy the DLC will be a much better way at communicating one's feelings about the multiplayer component of the game. I feel boycotting, in this situation, won't really make any impact. Wow...we have the NDAA (the worst of the three), SOPA, and PIPA, and people want to use their energy to organize a MP boycott...talk about 1st world problems ;)

[Herbert3990]

@Gbiese I know you have previously said that you have some friends inside Ubisoft. It would be great if you informed some of these friends about the boycott and the problems with the game since they might not understand why few people is getting the DLC.

[Gbiese]

@Herbert3990: They are well aware of the situation, the boycott thread and our videos :-)

[MrLarge64]

0:28 "Some people use morph in Corruption; here's one I made earlier."

[ezioauditore693]

Boycotting the MP?? Ive had few minor problems but nothing that would make me do that:P it's not like Ubisoft would care if you did that... You have already bought the game:P DLC boycott is best if you are to do it and get results.

[XxLimedx]

Esco when your pursuer kills a civilian they cannot kill you. There is no need for mute so you can get the naked stun :)

[Gbiese]

@XxLimedx: I know. It was a split second decision, I had already started pressing the ability button.

[Omalakas24]

@XxLimedx not on this mode...this is corruption after he stuns a civilian in the next 3 seconds he gets YOU as a target again

[d2beej]

Lol, I haven't played the MP since before Christmas because of all the shit going on.

[sergiuung]

I'm joining in too, there's too much crap going on to ignore. I played 4 games with a friend yesterday until we finally got onto the same team. The PC port of the console version is horrible and uplay is pure crap, does not even closely compare to xbox live's integration on xbox. Also the thing that I just don't understand is there's this bug that makes the game freeze every time you press the voice chat button on the PC, It's been happening since brotherhood ffs and they still hadn't fixed it.

[blodden100]

I'm not going to be buying the dlc because of the simple fact that I have already paid for three of the maps by buying brotherhood in the first place. Now if there were 6 new maps then I would probably get it. I remember when ubi have us the animus update 2.0 for free. Why can't they give any more free dlc?

[Kutahh]

All I can say that fixing bugs on every single platform requires s lot of resources. Also the new bug fixes can create new bugs and so on. Don´t think boycotting on a small scale will help at all.

[PMSKrispy]

Excellent Esco! Very well said....

[Gbiese]

@PMSKrispy: Thank you.

[TheGiantsandwich]

boycott everything ubisoft dont buy anything that says ubisoft on the cover

[cbapiaz]

i won't be getting the DLC either... is a waste of money... and also i think it should be free... cuz there's gonna be problems with people who have the DLC and people who don't.. is gonna mess with the matchmaking i tell you....

[Kutter28]

Now this is just me, but if we don`t support Ubisoft doesn`t that come across to them that we could no long care about this game and they won`t be bothered to fix the problems at hand...I don`t know, i`m still on the fence about getting the dlc or not. Just me though.

[Gbiese]

@Kutter28: It is tricky. But ultimately, it comes down to fans making their voice heard. If nothing else, Ubisoft have been made aware of this situation. What they choose to do about it is totally up to them.

[Kutter28]

@Gbiese I understand what your saying and I do think they have finally heard us. Your right what they choose to do about it time will only tell. I would like to think they will do something for the fans to fix the problems that we have all had from the start. We do need a response from Ubisoft to let us know that we aren`t wasting our time and hard earned money on what I think is a good product. Esco thanks for the responcse and keep up the great work you do for us!!!

[Gbiese]

@Kutter28: No problem. Glad i could help :-)

[InfiniteD3ath]

@Kutter28 So you basically say...Buy everything made by ubisoft so they know we care and fix all the bugs..That's just not gonna work dude. For them to listen, you need to hit where it hurts, their pockets. In addition to the bugs, you can feel the negligence done to the singleplayer(multiplayer dlc's that contain maps and or/characters, less work done on singleplayer etc.). I think we should take this one step forward and boycott AC3.

[EpicTeaTimes]

@InfiniteD3ath As much as I would love to boycott AC3 bcuz of all the shiz happening, I don't think I will, considering I love the series and can't w8 for the third one!

[Kutter28]

@InfiniteD3ath I do understand. Keep the cash, then all the time, effort, money it cost Ubisoft to make the map pack could hurt them. Sure this may work, but I really doubt it. I myself enjoy the game. I`m not saying it doesn`t have it`s faults but for me this is the only MP I play. I don`t like COD and I play the odd Uncharted on-line once in a blue moon. So for me, and again this is just me.  I like the game. If Ubisoft would just update the public this may of not gone as far as it has.

[bryce1811]

WTF is boycott

[AJ4471]

and the teams so stupid

the game stacks them

i was playing 4 level 50s and i had one 50 on my team others were 30s

i know level doesnt matter i make 50s my bitch regularly :)

but still unfair

[AJ4471]

hi esco :)

also i didnt click the links but i just have 2 problems

one is the teleport sometimes its amazing and at other times itll take u behind enemy lines even farther on artifact assult

the other is stuns

i hate when everyone gangs up one one guy and stun him mad stupid

[AJ4471]

u never need to buy dlc lol someoen else will

[MCdahaka]

Totaly agree with you, won't be getting the DLC either. It's just not worth buying some more maps for a broken experience, ubisoft should've focussed on fixing the problems with the multiplayer first, and delay the DLC untill this game is actually playable again.

[Joeysmith2]

Has anyone posted a DLC boycott on the forums? That would make more sense, and would I think be more effective as a 'protest' if you will.

[Gbiese]

@Joeysmith2: See video description.

[NemDzA97]

Esco you know UbiGabe.Why you not talk to him about boycott and not buying DLC.He will probably do something!

[Gbiese]

@NemDzA97: Click the facebook link in the video description, and read the comments there. You'll see his response.

[Apexx27]

Apexx27 here,#10 assassinate for xbox.And yes Esco,I agree on not buying the DLC.I play for fun.Not to rage.I never raged on brohood.ACR is a down grade so far.No ranked?a horrible match making?This game is also a BOOSTERS PARADISE.And those boosters are easily taking top leader board spots that I myself and friends of mine hav worked hard to get.I want RANKED leader boards.Id say a loyal community deserves a loyal Ubisoft.3 months will be long enough to make change.November...December...J­anuary

[MrA90n]

a game boycott!

'yeah the company wont fix the bugs so lets do something that wont effect the company at all but will impact all other players' :/ honestly some people just dont think before they talk! ;)

[Gbiese]

@MrA90n: was that supposed to be aimed at me? Because if it was, i suggest you listen carefully to the what i actually say in the video (clearly you haven't) before commenting further.

[Mackam100]

@Gbiese wow just lost a little respect he was backing you up alright.

[Gbiese]

@Mackam100: I can't judge inflection through written text. His message could be read in any light. Hence why i asked him to clarify. I don't see the problem.

[MrA90n]

@Gbiese i was being sarcastic im just expressing the fact that boycotting a game is pretty pointless and wont really do much

[NovaStarDragon]

Very well elaborated opinion.

[SquirrelsFlyHigh]

I am afraid that if I buy the dlc, i will have even more problems connecting to friends =)

[ion53100]

No problems at all that's why I'm getting the dlc

[xMacGyverx1992]

Well I have had a lot of problems that need fixed, hoping for that patch soon and I do agree with everyone, boycott with not buying there dlc, not by not playing. Hoping to everything being fixed soon

[chocobosROK]

I could only imagine AC multiplayer being almost flawless. That takes time.

[0ptimusbibIe]

i had over 150 most stunned (the stunner) accolades and now when i go to check my accolades it says i only have 12 WWWWTTFFFF !!!!! aarggghhh ... i was going to say ... well at least the get their stats right but NNNNOOOO ... far out ... fix the basic shit ubisoft

[Dredger1401]

Just curious, what are the problems people are having with the game?

[lockerxzx]

@Dredger1401 If you play the game for a week, you'll see

[Dredger1401]

@lockerxzx I have played the game every day I've been able to. I do however encounter the occaisional problem with abilities not being deployed and them not affecting others when they do, but nothing to the extent that is described on the Forum page.

[NovaStarDragon]

@Dredger1401 I assume you know that if you bash into someone you can not use an ability right? This is not a glitch, but part of normal gameplay.

However, some times if you get knifed right before throwing a smoke bomb from far away, the smoke will not come out, yet, cooldown will begin. That is a glitch.

I seriously suggest people to be objective when criticizing game errors. Just because you don't like something or you think it is broken, that does not count.

[0ptimusbibIe]

just fix mute and stun and im sweet

[lockerxzx]

@0ptimusbibIe mute is not broken, but charge is

[crumdogy]

I stopped playing ACR almost completely and have gone back to Brotherhood, much better game if you ask me.

[JAD2910]

are you going to buy th DLC?because on the description you are saying that you are going to buy it but in the video you are saying that you are not going to buy it.. I'm confuse please answer me!

[lockerxzx]

@JAD2910 you should read the full sentence. He said he'll buy DLC once the game is fixed

[hamsterman8]

i wasnt going to get the dlc anyways. i can only care for siena and besides 10 dollars?! Look at the Da Vinci DLC that costed 10 dollars and see how much that gave!

[The0rihuela]

"this video is a response tp stop sopa and pipa" esco what u know about acta?

[RaininStormwake]

Right on Escoblades. Respect points +10. Keep up the free thinking/speech sir. :D It's absolutely absurd that this game went live with some of these bugs, and even more absurd that they haven't been fixed. 

[mrcaffeinedude]

Esco - great, or at least innovative of way to boycott a MP game. This could work for games (ie, Call of Duty) if everyone got on board.

[Stealthy1Ninja]

the thing that frustrates me is the fact that, unlike Blizzard with SC2 and Riotgames with LoL they dont even have to do balence patches, all they need to do is release 3-4 small updates over the next 2-3 months fixing the bugs.

[StuffandThings85]

Ive always kind of been against the concept of DLC. Its my belief that if you shell out $60 for a game, you shouldnt have to continue pouring money into it in order to get new features which they purposely left out of the "final" game just to cash in even more. When you buy the game, subsequent DLC should be included in the original price.

[gunegame55]

hey gbiese can i play acr with u my gamertag just in case is Mrbones561 (just as written)

[Gbiese]

@gunegame55: My friends list is full. However, i will try and plan an open lobby soon.

[IceyGregorio]

Very well said and I 100% agree with you on this topic. I certainly won't help support Ubisoft on the DLC.

[AfrosonOnline]

hey esco, what program did you use to make your intro?

[Gbiese]

@AfrosonOnline: My intro was done by @Sicksteeny. I think he uses Premiere Pro.

[SickSteeny]

@AfrosonOnline Hey there! I used After Effects to make the intro. :D

[arrivederciliebe32]

I love Ubisoft a lot for this franchise, but isn't this DLC a bit too much? I mean I would buy it if it came with like 2 SP sequences! And the other Exclusive stuff, but just 3 old maps and 3 new ones, I don't think it's worth it for now until I see the contents of the new patch and when the Problems have been fixed---well, most of the major ones. But lags depend on your connection and others, because some people have bad connection and they can freeze a whole entire lobby. D:

[Protesticle]

I don't see a point to buying the DLC after AC:B

[nerdsneedmoney]

A question about gameplay. How do you dodge a stun or kill? I have tried to stun someone once and they jumped out of the way. How do I do that?

[Gbiese]

@nerdsneedmoney: It is usually lag. There isn't a dodge function. Sometimes, it happens when 2 actions happen at exactly the same time. Usually it will happen within a smoke bomb.

[One1SickMonkey]

I put this on your FB page earlier but how will players be able to play with ppl who have bought the DLC for the maps if they haven't bought the maps, I see 2 things come out of it. You will be put into a match with ppl who don't have the DLC so therefore the maps don't come up on the rotation of the cycles so it's a waste of your money anyways or you won't be able to play with them at all because they don't have access to the maps? Please explain

[Gbiese]

@One1SickMonkey: I actually don't know. Will be interesting to see how it works. I at least hope that the maps get disabled from rotation if peopel in the lobby don't have it. At least that way, the playerbase doesn't get split up like it did in Brotherhood.

[One1SickMonkey]

@Gbiese but like I said if they do get disables then it is a waste of your money, because you only need 1 person in a lobby that doesn't have the map pack and then you can't use it. Which is why I feel the character pack was a good decision to make paid DLC cos other's can still play with you and won't affect anything but map DLC should be free especially since half the maps are from ACB aswell. If the map DLC was free there would be a bigger chance more ppl would get it

[holyhelo5speak]

i have just started playing acr's multiplayer, and love the shit out of it. for a game that has just started making multiplayer in a whole new innovative style that nobody has ever seen, it is pretty dam good and balanced. the problem is the competitiveness, somebody who gets that rage moment, but cant handle it and blames it on the game itself when it was his fault that hes doing bad. i think they shouldnt be concerned with fixing it yet, rather than expanding on the multiplayer.

[Gbiese]

@holyhelo5speak: For the most part, the game has good moments. But for those of us that played the Brotherhood multiplayer, there are a few glaring issues with it. I am glad you are enjoying the game so far though, may your experience with it continue :D

[holyhelo5speak]

@Gbiese ya, i have played the brotherhood multiplayer, but it was casually and i dont think iv had enough time on either of these games to be saying much about the issue, but to me the franchise has tons of potential with its multiplayer.

[nerdsneedmoney]

Do you know how many DLCs there will be. I don't want to buy eight

[Gbiese]

@nerdsneedmoney: There has already been one MP DLC. This will be the 2nd MP one. I *think* there is at least one Sp DLC on the way as well. Ubisoft usually release 3 lots of DLC during a game lifecycle.

[Ironman17401]

Whens the dlc coming out

[Gbiese]

@Ironman17401: Later today (the 24th of January) - six maps, 3 new ones and 3 old ones from Brotherhood. 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE and $9.99 on PlayStation Network and Windows PC

[BlazingPhoenixX]

I think this boycott was prompted due to the relative success of the anti-SOPA boycott, thus making some people feel like they can make a difference if their plea is heard loud enough.

I do believe that part of the reaction is through comparing ACR to ACB. Not saying that they shouldn't be compared, but to me ACR feels like an experiment; and if ACIII has MP hopefully they'll take the best aspects of both games to make the ACIII MP the best one yet. Still, I'll save off buying the maps for now.

[crash10310]

Great video as always esco, I also won't be buying the DLC. If ubisoft doesn't listen to us with words, we will make us listen with our wallets.

[Gbiese]

@crash10310: Thank you :D

[AtomicBattler]

Nice vid Esco! I'm with you 100%! I wont be buying the DLC. I'll tell all my ps3 friends about it aswell!

[NickNitrous7]

I am also not purchasing the dlc. Let's hope for change.

[L3gendary92]

THESE ORANGES DON'T TASTE THE WAY I WANT THEM TO! TIME TO BOYCOTT!

You beat me to a video, man! I think you know my opinion (as well as many other people).

[Gbiese]

@L3gendary92: These oranges taste like apples, LOL! I look forward to your vid dude. be sure to leave it as a video response to mine if you want :D

[72nothingistrue]

@L3gendary92 ...not the issue at all. I hope that was sarcasm L3.

[L3gendary92]

@72nothingistrue Of course it was...

[MidnightInkFilms]

first world problems.

[ozziewannarock]

Esco... Why do you waste an ability when someone has killed an NPC? you should just take the free stun! :D

[Gbiese]

@ozziewannarock: I know...was a split second reaction, haha!

[KristianNox]

In my EXP when Ubisoft does make patch new problem will come up like. There more glitches and more lag. But it hard to said which side you can be on I am just Third Party in this fight between Community Vs Ubisoft.

[Gbiese]

@KristianNox: yeah, the very nature of code means that patches usually mess something else up. Happens with most games. Although right now, i'd rather there was an actual patch in the first place.

[KristianNox]

In my Overall Opinion on this boycott is mixed feeling. There some reason i want to join the boycott cause the how ubisoft don't listen to us. Yet I know it's hard to to met the demand of the people when there not happy. The other reason i don't wanna join cause If ubisoft does fix they can't fix everythign to sense that. What is done is done. This boycott does haste Ubisoft Muitplayer team but it hurt the players and severs. It's Double Edge Sword.

[ECsonic18]

I'm just at a loss for words on all of this happening

[mohammed9021]

What is wrong with the game though, I mean poison is hopeless and... Reverse detection meter isn't that nice. Only in deathmatch.

[SoraKH296]

Unrelated to the discussion but ooh! That last kill was total BS! And 8 seconds left! Damn!

[giaquinto718]

well fucking said dude! with some thought all day i decided i wont be getting this DLC either, i want to play with my friends and find matches doing so, i ll be writing a nice message in my clan forum and see if my entire clan is up for it, they alone will spread some word & get ppls opinions on what should be done.

[Gbiese]

@giaquinto718: Good to hear. Ultimately, everyone can make up their own minds, and make their own purchasing decisions. But i'm firmly of the opinion that i need to be objective on this. when the patch drops, i'll get the DLC. I love Ubisoft, but i also have to respect myself.

[jeury21]

wait so I'm getting ACR tomorrow (call me a noob w/e idc). Loved the last 3 and I am totally siked for this one. But what is the issue with multiplayer?

[ozziewannarock]

@jeury21 Nothing but the usual with every other game... lag, glitches I actually find them quite funny :D

[derheglmeier]

Esco is a wise man.

[jeury21]

watching this with the assassins creed soundtrack in the background :)

[Strayspiderstrut]

What console the OP is using?



[Gbiese]

@Strayspiderstrut: Me? 360. The forum thread OP? I think he's a PS3 player.

[xangiexdx]

You can back out of a game you didn't want. IF you have friend dares! Press the right button to go to friend hub, then look at dares, go to one of them & it will pull you out, then from there, you can pull out further & find something more suitable. It will normally put you into something of the category you choose if no other game is available of your choice. It works for you not against you. I see the points made though. You know me, I'm happy no matter what anyway :-) It's just a game x

[Fartymarty97]

lol when im on my xbox im going to click b and see what happens :P

[SantiagoTZ]

Don't like ACR? just go to ACB, that's what I did, and a lot of people are doing xD Boycott is not going to help on this issue, the amount of things to fix on ACR is way too big, it would be easier to bring some things to ACB than fixing ACR XD The DLC might be cool to purchase, paying for Siena and San Donato is not fair D: we deserve those amazing maps from such a great game called ACB, the new maps are just ACR maps, roofing palaces xD awesome video Esco, I agree with you about Boycott.

[ozziewannarock]

I don't have any problem myself :D but ubisoft should fix these glitches, the map pack will probably split up players which sucks, although the character pack was worth getting i love the characters :D. I'm not going to buy it either unless some major improvements come with team games (choosing which team to be in, etc.) I am not going to stop playing though because it's double XP on the PC but I probably wont be playing until next wednesday anyway. No game is perfect :D

[EricDs713]

Thanks for the Vid Esco. I know we already had a little chat about this in the clan FB group but no game is perfect. Those who want the game "fixed" have the right idea but not nearly enough organization to get any real change done. Ranting about issues instead of being proactive and constructive with your criticism won't get you anywhere. Saw that Gabe added some comments in your thread about how this has caught the attention of ubisoft and that is a victory in itself. Keep up the good work

[Gbiese]

@EricDs713: Exactly. Calm, collected, intelligent discourse resulted in him leaving an encouraging comment in the Facebook thread. he is aware. He'll make his colleagues and superiors aware. He'll pass on our concerns to the Annecy team handling the MP. Progress.

The patch may not come any quicker, but at least all parties involved will be aware. And that's the point.

[Marquinhus0801]

hehe, this was the start you used to stop SOPA vid xD. btw there is a common issue, i believe some people will know it, that after the patch no one was able to get the sage achievement even though u had all the books and there is almost 1 month that this is happening and ubisoft did nothing... also i am thinking if no one gets the DLC i wont get it to, cause i will have no one to play with, but if everyone gets it i will get it to =D

[flow346]

i dont get why they expect you to buy a new copy of the game in order to play mp

[Gbiese]

@flow346: You should read up on "Online Passes", as it is an industry wide issue, not just Ubisoft.

[metalsnake27]

I was just reading this topic and saw that you uploaded this video.

Honestly, I just think we need to do something in order to show that we are disappointed, since it seems the hundreds of hate threads and what not, don't seem to get through them.

I was thinking about ok, what are the patch notes going to be (if any). If its reasonable and actually fixes something, I MIGHT give it a second chance... but if its like the first patch then absolutely not.

[FurtureSims]

I don't have too many problems with multiplayer, but lately it's been getting worse. The absolute worst is when I get stunned or killed by an "invisible" person or when I can't see my purser and they appear to drift from across the map, through walls, and kill me.

[Gbiese]

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