User:Sadelyrate/Loadscreen (Origins)

Loadscreen Hints of Assassin's Creed: Origins.

Main Game

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A Common CourtesyA Rare MaterialAncient SkyscrapersAutonomous Vehicles

Mummies were anointed with perfume in order to render them acceptable to the gods.

Wood was so scarce that when a building was abandoned, all wooden parts such as doors and scaffolding were removed to be reused somewhere else.

Houses in urban areas such as Memphis were built upward, sometimes up to four stories tall.

While on a mount, Hold (X) to let it take control. It will keep heading towards any marker you've placed on the world map while following any roads you come across.

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Back-up PlanBenchmark

Egyptians were so worried about mummified bodies being lost that they would make a miniature beeswax model as a spare.

Before running the game, check out its performance with the Benchmark function. It can be accessed from the Title Screen.

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Celestial TravelsChange of PaceChemical WarfareCleanup DutyCombination of KeysCrouchCultured Elite

The souls of the dead were thought to fly out during the day and return to the safety of the mummified body by night.

Hatshepsut was Egypt's first female pharaoh. There were no conquests during her time, instead, Egypt received a fresh helping of delicate art and elegant temples.

Poison a corpse, put it on a horse, lean back and let it do the work.

Guards will take care of dead bodies if you don't. They don't want them lying around any more than you do.

Assign a combination of two keys to any action: go to key mapping, select an action you want to assign a combination, hold first key, then tap the second key.

Press (X) to enter or exit crouch navigation. You can use it to hide in high grass and approach your enemies undetected.

Alexandria was filled with temples, theatres, museums, and libraries.

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The Dead Tell TalesDesert VisionsDifficulty LevelsDriftingDual Sword

Some tombs hold ancient secrets...

Crossing a desert is a difficult experience, you will be exhausted, thirsty and the sun will burn you so much that you might start hallucinating and see things that don't exist...

You can change the game difficulty at anytime in the Gameplay section of the Option Menu.

Holding [X] while turning with a War Chariot will let you take turns much easier.

The leaping heavy attack will get you in range to finish your enemies off with lightning fast light attacks. Its Overpower ability charges and knocks an enemy down.

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Enemy Auto-Level

You can activate or deactivate this option in the Gameplay section of the Options menu. Enemy Auto-Level automatically scales lower level enemies to your level.

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Fight BasicsFire ArrowsFlawed Sources

Move Mouse to switch locked target.

You can light your arrow on fire by approaching a fire source.

There are no accurate records of who Cleopatra's mother was; how long she was in Rome; how often she was pregnant; if she married Anthony or even how she died.

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Good Luck!Good SenuGot Time?Greatly Founded

War elephants are the strongest enemies in the game. Only the best players have a chance to… maybe... defeat them.

Make sure to reward Senu once in a while. She works hard and deserves some praise.

The mummification process lasted anywhere between 40 and 70 days, and would require up to 600 pounds of natron for drying.

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE.

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Has That Always Been There?Hello BuddyHidden BladeHunter Bows

Tap (X) while climbing to leap to a wall or platform behind you.

The blue icon shows you Reda the merchant's position. Look for him to obtain daily quests and unique items.

Upgrade your hidden blade to deal more damage and assassinate enemies with a higher level.

The hunter bow is built for power, not speed. While it takes time to fully draw the string, the increased damage and range can be devastating.

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I See YouInsurance PolicyIt's a Wonderful Ancient Life

Your eagle can tag enemies: in hover mode, aim at them. You will then see them through walls and floors, and feel their presence even when you aren't looking at them.

Having children was one way of conquering death, as a child would look after their parent's tomb.

Egypt was home to two of the seven wonders of the Ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

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Know Where Your Enemies Are

You can tag an enemy with your eagle or by aiming at them with your bow.

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Lights, Please

Even a well-rounded Medjay has trouble seeing in the dark. You can always try throwing your torch to see what lies ahead.

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A New Quest Awaits YouNightmare ModeNomad's BazaarNomad's Bazaar

Visit Reda (blue camel symbol) and complete his daily quest to receive an Heka Chest.

Activate the Nightmare difficult mode if you're up for a real challenge!

Every day, Reda offers a new quest to help someone in need. Succeed before the time runs out and you'll be greatly rewarded for your efforts.

If you're looking for exotic weapons from around the world, Reda is your best chance at scoring something truly unique.

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Oil Jars

Breaking the oil jars will spill oil in an area. If it touches fire all hell will break loose.

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Party Like It's 49 BCEPlant ProtectionPlay It Again, PhanosPrecious, Precious RocksPreventative MeasuresA Protestor By Any Other Name

Cleopatra would host lavish parties, and guests could expect to be given horses and other expensive gifts.

Silphium was known for its many medical properties, and was most commonly used as a contraceptive.

Phanos the Younger is a huge fan of the Alexandrian Pleiad, a group of poets from 300 BCE.

Granite, one of the hardest rocks, was used on occasion. The great pyramids were originally covered with it. Obelisks, weighing hundreds of tons, were carved from it.

According to Herodotus, Egyptian priests shaved their whole bodies to get rid of lice and other impure things.

Alexandrians were passionate about their city and would often publicly decry any decision made by the Pharaoh they disagreed with.

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Quest Log

You can sort your quest log by distance, level, or how recently you accepted the quest.

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Ratatat!

The light bow is optimized to let your fingers hold a bunch of arrows, and quickly let them fly sequentially. It's the submachine gun of two thousand years ago!

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ScepterScrollful LifeShow Me The MoneySickle SwordSlippery SlopesSmile!SpearStatuesqueStoreStore GearStore GearSwampy Water

With a mix of short rapid jabs and powerful long ranged strikes, the scepter is a versatile weapon. Its Overpower ability increases its wielder's movement and attack speed.

The Library of Alexandria held somewhere between 40,000 and 400,000 scrolls.

If you're short on money, you can sell the old items in your inventory. Alternatively, weapons, animal goods and most items can be dismantled to get crafting materials.

Its hooked blade can be used to spin enemies around, allowing you to attack their backs. Its Overpower ability increases the wielder's attack speed and damage.

Have you tried sliding down the side of a pyramid? What're you waiting for? Give it a go!

Press (X) to take a photo!

Its reach allows the wielder to dispatch enemies from a safe distance. Its Overpower ability is a short range strike That will impale an enemy for massive damage

According to ancient texts, statues of gods could nod and talk, and even served as judges in courts of law.

Want to enhance your playthrough with cool items? The Store has a collection of unique outfits, weapons, and mounts for you. Access it through the Pause Menu.

All items purchased in the Store cannot be dismantled, so you never risk losing them. You can also redeem them again for free in all your playthroughs by visiting the “Owned” tab of the Store.

Fret not if you dismantled a purchased item by mistake. All weapons purchased in the Store can be redeemed again for free, without any limitations.

If you are waist deep in swampy waters, chances are there is a crocodile nearby.

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That's Not My Style!The Final WeighingTime Passes So Fast...Torch or Tool?Track CraftingTrue or False?

If you can't stand the sight of blood, you can unequip your weapon in your inventory and fight unarmed. Instead of killing, you will just incapacitate your enemies.

Bayek and Aya journey to Siwa on the trail of Flavius and the Oracle's Relic.

Hold (X) to make time speed forward. The Dawn & Dusk skill allows you to go from night to day or day to night.

Take out your torch (X) and throw it to set things on fire and distract guards. Get creative with it!

You can track a crafting recipe in the crafting menu to follow the required materials.

Egyptians used kites to lift construction stones and bring them to the top of the pyramids.

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UndercoverUnderwater AdventureUnderwater Lunge

Ever heard of "ghosting"? Infiltrate a fort, and make sure no one could think that anything other than a ghost passed by. No blood, no sighting, no trace, no nothing.

The Pharos was lost to time until 1968, when it was rediscovered by a team led by marine archaeologist Honor Frost.

(X) while underwater to cover a short distance quickly, useful to move towards your objective or escape danger.

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Watch Out!Weapon ParametersWonderful Builders

Phylakes are after you. Stay far away from them as they are powerful bounty hunters and will attack you on sight.

Press (X) in the Gear page to view a detailed description of all weapons parameters.

The lighthouse of Alexandria, otherwise known as the Pharos, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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You Are So Strong!

But you can be stronger. Master skills can be acquired repeatedly.

The Curse of the Pharaohs

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Master of the Secret Things

Since the curse, more and more have sought the counsel of the Dream Interpreter. But now he is missing and his apprentice Miane has dreamed he is in danger.

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Divine Cats Egyptians believed that cats were sacred beings. Woe to any that would hurt one. Greatly Founded Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Wonderful Builders The lighthouse of Alexandria, otherwise known as the Pharos, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Dynastic Heritage The Ptolemaic Dynasty lasted from 332-30 BCE. Long Learning The Library of Alexandria was first built by Ptolemy I and was finished under Ptolemy II. Book Thieves All ships entering Alexandria were searched for books, which were often copied and became a part of the library. In some cases the copies were returned and the originals kept in the library. Stunning Linguist Plutarch claimed that Cleopatra could speak over 9 languages. Play it Again, Phanos Phanos the Younger is a huge fan of the Alexandrian Pleiad, a group of poets from 300 BCE. Millennial-versary Alexandria was the capital of Egypt for almost 1,000 years. Stone's Throw Away The Pharos took twelve years to construct, and was built mostly of limestone. Underwater Adventure The Pharos was lost to time until 1968, when it was rediscovered by a team led by marine archeologist Honor Frost. It's a Wonderful Ancient Life Egypt was home to two of the seven wonders of the Ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Roaring Good Time Alexandria had a zoo that held several exotic animals, many of which were very dangerous. A Protestor By Any Other Name Alexandrians were passionate about their city and would often publicly decry any decision made by the Pharaoh they disagreed with. Scrollful Life The Library of Alexandria held somewhere between 40,000 to 400,000 scrolls. That Doesn't Belong Here Ptolemy I hijacked the body of Alexander the Great while on route to another burial site, and initially buried him in Memphis before burying him in Alexandria. Cultured Elite Alexandria was filled with temples, theatres, museums, and libraries. Party Like It's 49 BCE Cleopatra would host lavish parties, and guests could expect to be given horses and other expensive gifts. Bloody Birthright Ascension to the throne was a bloody venture during the rule of the Ptolemies, and was often achieved by poisoning, assassinations, and outright murder. Expensive Tastes The Romans were said to have no taste in luxury, but Caesar did. On Guard Caesar would sleep at odd hours to protect himself against assassination attempts. Informal Egyptians ate while reclining on one elbow. Couches, chairs and other furniture would thus be used for other rooms. Long Live The Sheep! The most important animal to farmers was the sheep. Its wool would be shorn twice a year, and its milk was preferred over a cow's. An Ancient Art Egyptians were among the leading glassworkers of the world. Happily Ever After In the ancient days, either party could initiate a divorce. No reason needed to be given. Plant Protection Silphium was known for its many medical properties, and was most commonly used as a contraceptive. A Telling Sign As a pregnancy test, a fine thread would be tied around a woman's neck. The thread would break as the woman's neck got thicker because of the enlargement of the thyroid glands due to hormonal changes. From Mud to Bricks Mud was the preferred building material, as it easily baked in the sun and hardened into bricks. It was often mixed with straw as a fortification. Precious, Precious Rocks Granite, one of the hardest rocks, was used on occasion. The great pyramids were originally covered with it. Obelisks, weighing hundreds of tons, were carved from it. A Rare Material Wood was so scarce that when a building was abandoned, all wooden parts such as doors and scaffolding were removed to be reused somewhere else. A Common Courtesy Mummies were anointed with perfume in order to render them acceptable to the gods. Got Time? The mummification process lasted anywhere between 40 and 70 days, and would require up to 600 pounds of natron for drying. No Rest in Pieces A body had to be intact in order to be resurrected in the next life. Ancient Skyscrapers Houses in urban areas such as Memphis were built upward, sometimes up to four stories tall. Three's Company Hieroglyphs, hieratic, and demotic were the three types of Egyptian writings practiced by scribes. Insurance Policy Having children was one way of conquering death, as a child would look after their parent's tomb. Back-up Plan Egyptians were so worried about mummified bodies being lost that they would make a miniature beeswax model as a spare. Celestial Travels The souls of the dead were thought to fly out during the day and return to the safety of the mummified body by night. Preventative Measures According to Herodotus, Egyptian priests shaved their whole bodies to get rid of lice and other impure things. Homer's Effect The Iliad penetrated Cleopatra's world like no other. It was the most well known work of fiction at the time. We Have an Accord Egypt's profitable luxury trade was with India. Silks, spices, ivory and elephants traveled across the Red Sea and along caravan routes. We'll Make Do Egyptians grew more food with less man power than anyone in the world. First! The Narmer Palette is humanity's oldest recording of an event. Narmer was the first ruler of a unified Egypt, and is credited with establishing Memphis as the capital city. Why, Thank You Egypt was the first country to earn the accolade “civilized”. The Great Age of Pyramids The pyramid building spree took place during the Old Kingdom, a period that lasted from 2686 BCE-2181 BCE. Ooh, That's Fancy The Fourth Dynasty's first pharaoh, Sneferu, introduced polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of pyramids. Graveyard Due to the pyramids, the Giza plateau became a city of the dead. Tombs were built everywhere, as well as smaller pyramids for queens and princesses. High Turnover The First Intermediate Period saw more than 140 rulers from four dynasties in only 121 years. Higher Turnover The Second Intermediate Period fared no better than the first, with over 160 rulers from three dynasties in a period slightly longer than a century.