User blog comment:Master Sima Yi/Future settings discussion/@comment-5174994-20131106175737
Now Updated: I'll rank my settings in order...
1. Ancient Egypt - So, why Egypt? It seems pretty obvious to me; it's an awesome setting. Although I'm not very knowledgeable about many of these settings, I can still see the benefit of having the series in these settings. For a start, Egypt is very unique compared to much of what we've seen. If Ubi continue with having one seemless open-world then it could be quite interesting. They could create deserts between locations, all with their own interesting side-activities. Don't tell me that it can't be done because having the open-seas of ACIV is proof that any environment can be made more interesting & with a large variety of side-objectives. But that's not all: we could explore & climb the pyramids, even with some in mid-creation, explore vast cities & maybe even ride a camel as a way of transport. Not to mention that this would remove the means for guns and return us to the bow.
Besides, I expect either this, Victorian England or Feudal Japan to be the next setting, considering that Ubi have already said they don't have any plans for Connor. I would be suprised if it wasn't one of these three.
2. Feudal Japan - Now on to Japan. As I've said, I am not very knowledgeable, but again I see the appeal. This would provide Ubi the obvious chance to develop the stealth further. It would also be very fresh. The architecture & culture is very unique & interesting, so it would allow us the chance to see how the Assassins operate in this environment. As with the Egyption setting, I would imagine that we would see the return of the bow & maybe new weapons to fit the setting. Perhaps we could have more unique ways of killing our targets, such as poisoning their food? Disguises would also be a welcome return after Liberation, if done correctly.
3. Viking era - Not a setting I expect to happen anytime soon, but I would quite like this. But, in contrast to Feudal Japan, would expect an overhall for the combat. Just imagine two games: one in Feudal Japan, the other in the Viking Era. This would give Ubi two chances to focus on both aspects individually. This would make the game proceeding these two a lot better. This may only work for someone like me, as I have no problem with the combat at the moment. As long as the stealth is refined first, I'll be happy.
In regards to weapons & armour, I would imagine a significant importance on both. An axe would likely be the main weapong &, even if the hood is still present, I expect armor & possibly helmets. He could always wear the hood over it.
4. China (16th century as Shao Jun) - Not much to explain here. I just want to see what was in that damn box & what Shao Jun did before & after she met Ezio. Gameplay would surely be changed with the hidden blades on the shoes & I would again imagine stealth to play a large part.
I don't think Ubi will just leave this plot unfinished. Although, I would be fine another short movie, book or a comic. Something along those lines would be sufficient for me.
5. Victorian England - I've heard this suggested quite a lot, & after thinking about it for a while, I decided that I wouldn't mind seeing my native country in an AC game. Our culture has always been quite interesting & so I think this could be a great setting, if given some thought.
Sorry about the long amounts of text, guys. I did sya I was going to update it when I had the time. I wasn't lying :)