The fictionalized history of the ' Tyranny of King Washington' Turner refers to is something we wouldn't mind seeing more of - especially if the promotional art is kept to the same standard. But who was there, what they did, and what happened to them is as precise as the history books would allow." On the other side of things, we needed to inject it with some gameplay so there are some liberties in terms of the action. We have some scenes that have the actual words spoken by key players in the events at West Point, according to the records from the court proceedings following what happened. "It’s definitely not like King Washington. Given some of the themes in the main story thread, it flowed really well with some of the later beats…but I won’t be specific as they are spoilers! It was also a great opportunity for us to tell a story that people know but don’t really know, you know? "Benedict Arnold is a name that transcended the Revolution and became a synonym for the word ‘traitor’. AC3 writer Matt Turner isn't going to spoil anything just yet, but does hint at why a tale of treachery will be at home in the game's campaign: But the story told through Arnold's missions will apparently speak to larger themes. The move backs up Ubisoft's prior claims that neither side was perfect, and Connor will be dispatching Bluecoats and Redcoats alike. With Connor being shown clearly on the side of the Patriots' quest for freedom, some might be surprised to see an American traitor also included as a key figure.
We'll skip right by the numerous jokes about Benedict Arnold and console-exclusivity and stick to the details, straight from the PlayStation Blog. Unfortunately, as of now, the missions are a PlayStation 3 exclusive. His mission: infiltrate Arnold's forces, uncover the traitors, and protect the Continental Army from the hit to moral that such treason would inflict. The four-mission arc of Assassin's Creed 3 will send Connor Kenway to the historic fort under direct orders from General George Washington. For the history buffs who still carry a grudge against the attempted traitor of West Point, Assassin's Creed 3 is just what the doctor ordered. But no figure in the conflict has become more saddled with treachery and dishonor than Benedict Arnold. This entire cycle can grow to give you some of the most powerful items in the game, ranging from weapons to consumables to war supplies.Īdditionally, convoys can generate a lot of money to you if you spend time to craft high-quality items and sell them in distant ports.The American Revolution produced plenty of heroes credited with military excellence, on both sides of the war. Crafting tradable supplies will allow you to trade through caravans, which in turn will provide you with more materials for crafting. Carrying out Homestead missions will allow you to obtain more skilled artisans or enhance the skills of settled artisans. The art of crafting and homesteading are closely tied together. Crafting now gives a large variety of different items and materials, which can greatly change how you progress through the storyline. However, Assassin’s Creed 3 takes the art to an entirely new level. It is generally desirable to carry out these missions regularly to improve your home and consequently your overall advancement.Ĭrafting isn’t a new addition in the AC series, as it has been spotted in the form of bomb-crafting in Brotherhood and Revelations. The missions are unlocked as your progress further in the main story. Generally, Homestead missions are relatively easy to complete, and don’t feature optional objectives. Some will bring completely new artisans to settle there, while others will vastly improve the skills of your already settled artisans. Each of these missions improves your lands in one way or the other. Instead, it offers a completely different set of optional missions that would aid you in developing the place you call home. The Homestead that Connor will settle in early on in the game isn’t just a peaceful resting place that blossoms with the tossing of money, but is instead a living energetic environment that can be transformed into a profit-giving household.įor more help on Assassin’s Creed 3, read our Crafting Recipes, Artisan Leveling and Outfits Guide.Īs stated before, the Homestead no longer grows with just money. Assassin’s Creed 3 HomesteadĪCIII says good-bye to the property buying feature that was found in Brotherhood and Revelations, and instead opts to give gamers a more personal taste with the introduction of homesteading. We dive deep into the Assassin’s Creed 3 Homestead gameplay mechanic in the guide below. One of the big major yet optional additions in Assassin’s Creed 3 is the brilliant Homesteading system, which replaces the Monteriggioni from Ezio’s trilogy.