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Originally posted by fallenpenguin:
Pop Sot : The best story
Pop WW : A story a little confusing
Pop TTT : Good story

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In order to conquer Babylon, the vizier needed to take control of the Indian Empire. But the Maharaja's soldiers would not give in to bribery or threats. Thus, the vizier sought aid from beyond his borders. He found willing alliies in the Scythians- nomadic people to the north.

For decades the Scythians had looked upon the Indians with envy and anger. The Sythians' hunting grounds were shrinking due to Persian and Indian expansion), and younger tribesmen were fleeing for the more permanent settlements of other empires. This diminished Scythians numbers and caused great division amongst the people. Tribes isolated themselves from one another -forgoing communication, brotherhood, and trade- and these insular populations weren't producing enough offspring. There was barly enough game left to feed current members; having children would invite disaster. If events continued unopposed, their way of life would vanish in a few generations.

In splitting, the Scythians tribes each worked to differeniate themselves, both visually and in their abilities. The tribes refer to themselves as the "followers of different animal 'houses.'" Each fashions weapons and armor that suit the animal which they've pledged allegiance.

House of the Heron: Known for their ability to pick off targets from afar with their bow and arrows. Their helments resemble the skulls of giant birds.

House of the Serpaint: Known for the superiority of their armor. Their weapons and armor covered in symbols of the serpent.

House of the Ram: Known for their brute strength and the ability to knock down opponents. They wear helments adorned with ram horns.

House of the Hedghog: Known for adorning the armor with sharp spikes to assist in defense. Their armor is covered in small sharp spikes, just like their namesake.

House of the Hyena: Members of this house once belonged to the House of the Ram and possess similar skills. However, members of this house have engaged in intense stamina training making them harder to take down than their Ram brethren.

House of the Cat: Graceful and acrobatic, this house is home to disproportionate number of women. They sometimes use dance to distract an enemy before suddenly launching into an attack that utilizes a set of duel blades.

House of the Chameleon: Lacking the strength possessed by other tribes, these Scythians focused on the art of deception. They have learned to make themselves invisible to enemy eyes.

House of the Scarab: One of the few houses to have forged an alliance with the Spider House, Scarabs are known for employing heavy armor and large weapons. They stun or distract enemies, allowing a partner to take advantage of their prey's disorientation.

House of the Spider: Members of this house often work in tandem with the Scarabs. Once a target is sufficiently distracted, the Spider rushes in and attacks.

The Scythians were fearsome hunters-feared and respected for their riding and combat abilities. Watching a phalanx of them sweep across the plains in pursuit of the hunt was both awesome and fear-inspiring. But their skills were no match for the numbers and technology of the Indians. So while they dreamed of teaching a lesson to their southern neighbors, it wasn't a viable option, especially with the tribes split the way they were.

Then the vizier came along...and everything changed. He, too, appreciated the skill and courage of the Scythians. He, too, saw the weakness created by the splintered tribes. And he, too, hated the Indians, for the Maharaja had denied him the opportunity to conquer Babylon and, thus, the opportunity to live forever.

The vizier's plan was simple and devastatingly effective: unite the Scythians beneath a single banner. Fractured, they stood no chance against the Indians. United, however, and driven by hatred and jealousy, they came an unstoppable force.

India fell within a week.

Those who did not perish beneath the Scythians' blades were forced to swear allegiance to the vizier and join his dark army. Rumors began circulate of trouble in India, of the empire's collapse, and of a cloud of savage soldiers who had taken control. Little information came out of the empire, and few were foolish enough to venture beyond the Persian borders. Since it had been cut off from rest of the world, this new empire became known as "The Dark."

The Persians watched and waited, wondering what would come next. Their question was answered a few weeks later in the form of a tremendous attack- the largest empire had ever faced. A flood of choas and violence emerged from what was once India, and it covered all the land...

After ten-day siege, Babylon's walls were breached, and the end of a second empire began.

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Originally posted by Zapages:

But WW is a completely rips offs the main "story elements" of Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame.

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Originally posted by Tristan_129:

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Originally posted by Zapages:

But WW is a completely rips offs the main "story elements" of Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame.

You rate WW so bad because it's a SotF-rip off?
Have you never thought of that the developers took alot of inspiration in Mechners works?

Anyway, T2T is weaker because it's a friggin SoT-rip off. The story was unoriginal and exceptive, the T2T-prince should've been better worken out, and the graphics and environment were nothing like I expected. The game promised to be much more:
darker,brighter,scarier, more epic and more psychological in the Zoroastrian way.Are you telling me that would've make the game ''Less Persian''?

Meh, those discussions make me less confortable around here. I should rather finish my chap now.

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Originally posted by kaileena750:
Zapages ... un least, for Kaileena´s fans ... Kindred blades killed her in a much better way than T2t ... in KB she was more herself ...

you dont understand me!!

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Originally posted by Kameliya:
Sot is definitely the best. Just as it should be. Loved how original it was nd at the same time how familiar is felt. just like "Arabian Nights". Pretty, unreal and yet somehow believable.

WW was really really good but a bit too original. It takes 2nd place for me.

TTT was the worst - some momnets felt like they tried way too hard to fill in some plot holes, which resulted in not making things so believable. It was a bad attempt to copy SOT's glory

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Originally posted by Tristan_129:
What'S with all thos 08ers and bashing WW?

Probably cause they never were in 04 :P

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