User blog:Kabutsu/Assassin's Creed IV Setting Ideas

Since the release of Assassin's Creed III, there have been many ideas put forward by the community as to which historical events and locations they would like to see in future Assassin's Creed games. In this blog I will put forward my favourite ideas, as well as linking to some of the best ideas I have seen on this wiki.

My Ideas
Germany and France 1911-1939===Germany and France 1911-1939=== 

Locations

 * Berlin - The capital of Germany, as well as a location which had many interesting events (I'll get on to those later) during this period
 * Munich - Again, Munich was home to a lot of events during this time
 * Versailles - Versailles could be visited in a cutscene during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, in the same way that Philadelphia is visited to witness the Declaration of Independence in Assassin's Creed III
 * Alsace & Lorraine - Germany and France fought over this location before this time period, but its political context is important
 * The Rhineland - Towns and cities such as Geldern, Moers, Eupen and Malmedy, as well as the area of the Saar, could be included in a large 'Rhineland' map, similar to how Lexington and Concord were in the 'Frontier' map
 * Vienna - The capital city of Austria would be an interesting place to visit, especially in political context as it became German after the Anschluss of 1938

Historical Events

 * The Second Moroccan Crisis of 1911 - After a brief video, explaining the political tensions of the time, a crisis such as the Second Moroccan Crisis would be a great way to set the scene as well as increase tensions. In an uprising in 1911, France, who was in charge of the Moroccan police force, sent troops to calm it down. This led to a tense stand-off between Germany, who wanted Morocco and thought France was trying to claim it; France, who was voicing innocence; and Britain, France's ally, who wanted to protect the nearby colony of Gibraltar. Placing an Assassin in the middle of this would be a great, tense, opening to the game.
 * The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Widely considered to be the trigger cause of WWI, we could either be sent to assassinate Franz, or sent to prevent the Templars from assassinating him.
 * The Battle of the Somme - One of the worst battles in modern history, this would be a great set piece, with our Assassin moving through the trenches to deliver orders or assassinate a general. Ubisoft would have to be careful however to make sure it did not seem like a 3rd person shooter.
 * The Signing of the Treaty of Versailles - The horrendously unfair Treaty of Versailles was something that infuriated the Germans, and is a long-term cause of WWII. Being present at its signing would allow players to meet important historical figures such as Woodrow Wilson or Georges Clemenceau, and it would also help them understand the significance of the treaty.
 * The Hyper-Inflation of the early 20s in Germany - This would not only serve to create a chilling atmosphere, with people starving on the streets, it would also allow for a great gameplay feature (see below). The Wall Street Crash of 1929 would also create a similar effect.
 * Several Uprisings in Berlin and Munich - Uprisings against the unpopular democratic government in 1920s Germany, such as the Spartacist Uprising, the Munich Putsch and the Kapp Putsch, would serve as exciting historical set-pieces.
 * Crises caused by Hitler's Foreign Policy - Crises such as the re-militarisation of the Rhineland, the failed and the succeeded Anschluss with Austria, and the Sudeten Crisis are but a few of the many crises caused by Hitler's expansion of Germany.
 * Germany's Invasion of Poland - The news of Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939 could be a dramatic conclusion to the assassin's story. It may also unlock a video honouring those killed in WWI and WWII.

Assassins

 * Ernst Rohm - The leader of Hitler's SA, his story could be that he was trying to get close to Hitler so he could assassinate him. However, this failed, as he was killed by the Nazis in 1934.
 * General von Ludendorf - Erich von Ludendorf was a German general in WWI. He was also a close ally of Hitler, but grew to dislike him in the 20s.

Templars

 * Adolf Hitler - The man most people blame for starting WWII. According to AC lore, whilst not strictly a Templar, he was a Templar puppet. His appearances would have to be handled with care, though.
 * Josef Stalin - Again, this man is not strictly a Templar, but a Templar puppet. He could be present during the signing of the Nazi-Soviet pact in 1938, but his character would have to be handled with care.
 * Winston Churchill - Churchill served as the First Lord of the Admiralty during WWI, before becoming an army commander. He went into politics after the war, and despite not becoming Prime Minister until 1940, we could still meet him. He was also a Templar puppet.
 * Benito Mussolini - The dictator of Italy from 1922 until 1943. As he was an ally of Hitler, he could be the Templar directing Hitler, Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt.
 * Georges Clemenceau - Georges represented France at the Treaty of Versailles, and his aims were the harshest of all on the Germans. Fitting in with the AC story, this could be a ploy to plant the seeds of WWII, a war which was a Templar plot.
 * Englebert Dolfuss - The Chancellor of Austria, Englebert was murdered during the failed Anschluss with Austria in 1934.

Other Notable Figures

 * Tsar Nicholas II - The leader of Russia from 1881 until his death. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, he sought asylum in Britain; our Assassin could advise King George V against allowing the Tsar in, due to his ties to his Templar father.
 * Woodrow Wilson - The President of the U.S.A. during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Woodrow Wilson also pioneered the League of Nations.
 * David Lloyd-George - David Lloyd-George was the Prime Minister of Great Britain when he signed the Treaty of Versailles.
 * Neville Chamberlain - The Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1937 until 1940, Neville Chamberlain's 'Appeasement' policy allowed Hitler to conquer vast swathes of Europe.

Gameplay Features
China in the 19th Century===China in the 19th Century===
 * Inflation - During the hyper-inflation in Germany after WWI, prices rose rapidly. This could be reflected by having a pistol cost, e.g. 5000 Marks after a certain memory. After the next memory, it could cost 10000 Marks; after the next one, 20000 Marks, and so on. To balance this, the player would receive more money after missions, in the same way that people's salaries rose. The changing of the currency to Reichmarks would prevent the player from exploiting this amount of money after the inflation has ended.
 * The Shard of Eden - This is unlocked after completing all Captain Kidd missions in ACIII, and it decreases the accuracy of enemy guns. This could be incorporated in battles such as the Somme, or uprisings, to allow the player to more easily achieve his/her objective.

Community Pages

 * 14th Century France and 16th Century Japan
 * Community Ideas vol.1
 * Community Ideas vol.2 (Be warned of spoilers)