Talk:Desmond Miles

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Nothing about living Connor's memories?

Should something be added on stating that at some point Desmond relived Connor's memories using the Animus 3.0? CrackFoxJunior 16:16, May 27, 2012 (UTC)

It's not needed until more information on AC3 is announced, particularly Desmond gameplay. Slate Vesper 16:18, May 27, 2012 (UTC)

Infobox image

Copypaste, since the other got archived mid-discussion.

Since some of the character pages like Ezio or Altaïr had their images reverted from their latest look in games to the ones that they're most commonly associated with, should Desmond's image be changed back to his previous appearance image, without a beard and in the Brotherhood clothes? --Kainzorus Prime ^{Walkie-talkie} 18:32, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

Personally I would prefer the older image because the ACR one looks like Desmond saw a ghost. Do you think this should be put to a vote or is this too trivial topic to warrant such a thing. -- ► Kaloneous ◄ _{♣^HelpDesk♣} 18:40, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

I'd put it on a vote, lest someone would rage about it. --Kainzorus Prime ^{Walkie-talkie} 18:57, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

More then likely the image will be changed for the AC3 one so it would only be a short term thing anyways. -- ► Kaloneous ◄ _{♣^HelpDesk♣} 19:10, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

The only reason Altaïr and Ezio got the appearances they are depicted as in the Encyclopedia is because their stories are finished, they won't get any more new appearances. Desmond will surely look like this in AC3 which is why we are using this render. -- Master Sima Yi _Clogs ^{Marvel Studios} 19:16, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

The current image is fine. --Jasca Ducato _{Council Chamber} ^{Assassination record} 20:17, June 10, 2012 (UTC)

Current image's fine, until Ubisoft has a new one for ACIII.. --VATSA (TALK • GENTEK) 02:17, June 11, 2012 (UTC)

Fair's fair. --Kainzorus Prime ^{Walkie-talkie} 19:17, June 12, 2012 (UTC)

Name etymology

The trivia section says "Desmond" is a "Celtic" name meaning "the world"/"man of the world". I don't think this is true, especially because 'Celtic' isn't a language. My understanding is that it's originates from the Irish language surname Ó Deasmumhan (Oh Dasmoon) or similar meaning "from South of Munster". I don't want to remove it immediately because maybe I am incorrect here but does anybody have a source for "the world" that gives proper detail? Preferably one that isn't a baby-names site where they make up the etymology?

I believe there is an Old Irish word 'domun' (modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic 'domhan') which looks similar but that probably would have sounded like "dow-un" or "doon". I know it's a fairly minor point (although you might point out that both Desmond and Connor (that extra n is so American) are both Irish language names). 86.41.22.0 00:34, October 20, 2012 (UTC)

it is a Gaelic name meaning Man of the World. Where such meaning comes from can be determined by those who study linguistics but it is a commonly referred to meaning. ► Kaloneous ◄ _{♣^HelpDesk♣} 14:24, October 21, 2012 (UTC)

Desmond forgets some details

In Desmond's journey, we learn that Desmond knew Abstergo is a Templar's society. But in Assassin's Creed, Desmond was amazed when Lucy said he was a templar's hostage.Francesco75 (talk) 14:15, October 21, 2012 (UTC)

Same thing as with the fact he tells her he didn't use his real name before, but when Abstergo agent addresses him by it in Desmond's Journey, he immediately confirms it. --Kainzorus Prime ^{Walkie-talkie} 14:22, October 21, 2012 (UTC)