Assassin's Creed Unity: How to Be a Robin Hood (Without Actually Stealing from the Rich)
So you're waltzing around Revolutionary France in Assassin's Creed Unity, freerunning across rooftops and charming the citizens with your undeniable Assassinly looks. But then, a nagging feeling hits you. All this wealth you've amassed picking pockets and looting guards – surely there's a way to spread the love to the less fortunate, right? Wrong. Apparently, Ubisoft didn't code in a "Benevolent Benefactor" button. But fear not, fellow Assassin with a heart (mostly) of gold! Here's your not-so-official guide to becoming a philanthropic phantom in Unity.
Option 1: The Accidental Altruist
This method involves a complete lack of finesse and a healthy dose of chaos. Here's the plan:
- Stock Up on Smoke Bombs: These are your beggar bucks, folks.
- Find a Crowd: Look for a nice, densely packed group of Parisians. The denser, the better.
- Chuck a Smoke Bomb: Hurl a smoky surprise into the throng. People will scatter, naturally.
- The Great Coin Shower (Optional): While everyone's panicking, unleash a flurry of melee attacks. This might not be the most charitable approach, but hey, coins fly everywhere! Just be warned: You might get a few disapproving glares (and a bounty on your head) for excessive public furniture destruction.
The Benefits:
- High entertainment value: Witnessing Parisians flee in terror is strangely amusing.
- Unintentional charity: Someone's bound to pick up those scattered coins, right?
The Drawbacks:
- May lead to accidental arrest: The French Revolutionaries weren't big fans of public disturbances.
- Not very targeted: You might be helping the wrong people (like that shady dude lurking in the corner).
Option 2: The Stealthy Samaritan
This option requires a bit more finesse but offers a more Robin Hood-esque experience.
- Become a Pickpocket Pro: Master the art of relieving unsuspecting guards of their coin purses. Remember, you're stealing from the (relatively) rich to give to the poor(ish).
- Locate a Beggar: They're scattered throughout Paris, usually huddled in doorways or by fountains.
- The Discreet Donation: Crouch down near the beggar and unleash a flurry of button presses (depending on your platform) to "drop" your ill-gotten gains.
The Benefits:
- Targeted Charity: You choose who gets the "donation."
- Feels more Robin Hood-y: Stealing from the bad guys to help the downtrodden.
The Drawbacks:
- Can be time-consuming: Pickpocketing takes practice, and beggars can be scarce.
- Might feel a twinge of guilt: You are technically a criminal, after all.
Conclusion:
While Assassin's Creed Unity doesn't offer a direct way to dole out cash, with a little creativity, you can still be a Parisian philanthropist. Just remember, even the most well-intentioned philanthropy can lead to accidental smoke bomb-induced riots. But hey, at least you tried, right? Now go forth and spread (accidental or not) wealth in revolutionary France!