Armor ideas for Desmond in ACIII | Forums

[LightRey]

I wouldn't say pointless, the armor has a purpose and a point, which is to protect. The problem though, is wearing that same armor in broad daylight, because it would most certainly raise some red flags, to say the least. I've already said it but, if Desmond is indeed to play a wider role in the game (in the same perspective as Altaïr and Ezio), it would have to move from social stealth to physical stealth, or at least in his sequences.

The thing is that metallic armor provides little protection against bullets.

[GeneralTrumbo]

Well I don't think that they will load Desmond in armor. Although, it looks like Desmond could take the armor that Ezio dropped at Masyaf. And I think it is safe to say that Desmond will be in control of the bleeding effect in AC3.

[POP_WW_2008]

The thing is that metallic armor provides little protection against bullets.

Depends on the metal. But the bottom line is that the use of a conventional armor (much like that one) would be essentially counterproductive, taking into consideration the main weapon of an assassin, which is to be inconspicuous, or to be visibly invisible, as I like to say.

[LightRey]

Depends on the metal. But the bottom line is that the use of a conventional armor (much like that one) would be essentially counterproductive, taking into consideration the main weapon of an assassin, which is to be inconspicuous, or to be visibly invisible, as I like to say.

No, it really doesn't. No metal of wearable armor-thickness can stop a bullet.

[naran6142]

it makes more sense to wear non-metal armor anyways. A simple bullet proof vest would be lighter and allow desmond to free run with more efficiency

[THE_REAL_LOKi]

I think Desmond will and rightly should just remain the ANIMUS ***** he is!. I m not interested in playing as Desmond in the slightest and i do not think they will create a Desmond based game, it would defeat the point of Assassins Creed, we like playing the cool hooded guy with blades and swords! Desmond aint going to running around modern days Leeds or New York with a massive sword jumping off the trump tower?? , i want to play characters from the past, preferably before GUNS invented!. Once you start with a game set in the present its not the same game any more, it will feel completely different and essentially it will just be HITMAN. Granted i think Ubisoft would make a much better job of the Hitman franchise, but I like playing ancestors. I would prefer a new ANIMUS biatch! Im suprised they havent introduced a female character yet. Maybe a modern day relative of one of the female multiplayer characters?.

[LightRey]

it makes more sense to wear non-metal armor anyways. A simple bullet proof vest would be lighter and allow desmond to free run with more efficiency

Exactly.

[POP_WW_2008]

No, it really doesn't. No metal of wearable armor-thickness can stop a bullet.

Metal and ceramic plate armor did stop early firearms (e.g. muskets with musket balls), the problem was the introduction of rifled firearms which, in general, can penetrate plate armor. In contemporary time, ballistic fabrics like Kevlar would be successful in protecting Desmong from most firearms.

[LightRey]

Metal and ceramic plate armor did stop early firearms (e.g. muskets with musket balls), the problem was the introduction of rifled firearms which, in general, can penetrate plate armor. In contemporary time, ballistic fabrics like Kevlar would be successful in protecting Desmong from most firearms.

Since we're talking about modern times and Kevlar isn't metal, I'd say I'm right.

[POP_WW_2008]

I don't care if you're right or not, all that I care about is the fact that metal plate armors have been known to prevent rounds from pirecing it's surface, therefore protecting the person using the armors. It all comes down to the type and caliber of the ammunition used, nothing more.