User blog comment:TheBlueRogue/E3 2013: Ask your questions about Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag/@comment-4829046-20130611024208/@comment-4829046-20130611144719

Yes, as much as I thought it would add realism, it made it seem strange. Unlike in AC1 where you can pretty much have the situation under control at all times once you reach the final rank, this made it seem awkward. I hope they address this in ACIVBF cause in the trailer they didn't show Ed getting hurt or get into an in-game sword fight.