Assassins Creed Interview

[Siraris]

Producer Jade Raymond did an interview with CVG where she discussed her upcoming, highly anticipated project, Assassins Creed. There's definitely some meat in this article, so check it out. Link (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=148805).

Is the game's focus stealth like Splinter Cell or action like Prince of Persia?

Jade Raymond: Our goal with this game is to deliver completely next-gen gameplay, so the team set the bar where no game has gone before. I really wouldn't call it a stealth game because it's much more focused on fast-paced action. The only stealth element is the social stealth where you use the crowds to disguise yourself, but we've steered clear of the traditional rules of stealth games like hiding in shadows or sneaking around corners. That's not really what Assassin's Creed is striving for at all.I can't wait...

[CptTripps]

I hope they are able to achieve what they set out to do. This game has me very intrigued.

I like the whole combat from horseback idea, very cool.

[Ultima Thulian]

Man this game is gonna kick some ass.

[Cupelix]

The last video of this really intrigued me. The smoothness of your character truly evoked a next-gen Prince of Persia feel. I was definitely impressed. But I'm a little hesitant with my impression of the plot, so I'll be waiting for reviews.

[roboninja]

So, this Jade chick, is she hot like the game producer from Grandma's Boy? ;)

[JazGalaxy]

I think that "sexy producer" bit is a little disrespectul. She's a professional just like any other.

[Tentaro]

I agree with JazGalaxy.

[absolut taco]

I think that "sexy producer" bit is a little disrespectul. She's a professional just like any other.
It's definitely not an insult! :rolleyes:

[The Iron Weasel]

So, this Jade chick, is she hot like the game producer from Grandma's Boy? ;)
Yes, yes she is.

[CaptStu]

So, this Jade chick, is she hot like the game producer from Grandma's Boy? ;)

Here (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.g4tv.com/images/imagedb2/315/31583_L.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.g4tv.com/electricplayground/features/51427/Jade_Raymond_QA.html&h=225&w=300&sz=23&tbnid=v0d4vXwXjcw1IM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djade%2Braymond&start=1&sa=X&oi=images&ct=image&cd=1)

Too short ... Blah, blah, blah.

[Cupelix]

I think that "sexy producer" bit is a little disrespectul. She's a professional just like any other.I agree. Though, looking at the picture linked in the article, she is damn cute.

[Siraris]

She is regarded as being a very attractive woman. Last I checked, there was nothing wrong with being attractive. I wasn't insinuating that she was a producer because she is attractive, nor was I saying she wasn't good at her job. I just stated the obvious; she's hot and has a great taste in movies TV shows and professions

[cp#]

What a babe! Telling someone he or she is sexy is not an insult.. and the term was not used in a way of objectifying her, just stating fact.

[JazGalaxy]

She is regarded as being a very attractive woman. Last I checked, there was nothing wrong with being attractive. I wasn't insinuating that she was a producer because she is attractive, nor was I saying she wasn't good at her job. I just stated the obvious; she's hot and has a great taste in movies TV shows and professions

I'm not even going to get into this, but as her appearance nor her gender has anything to do with her position nor Assasin's Creed, bringing it up is a form of sexual harrassment. Obviously you don't work with her and there's no way she is going to sue you, it simply has no place in a conversation about Assasin's Creed. Most women operating in a professiona environement are not going to take you calling them sexy a compliment. Most women you are not involved with are not going to take you calling them sexy as a compliment.

But, I'm not going to mention anything else about it. I'll leave you and Tomonobu Itagaki in your frat house together.

[captainspankypants]

Yeah, unless she's in a beauty pageant or you're on a date with her, or maybe at a formal party depending on the circumstances, there's not really a reason to bring it up. It's the equivalent of walking up to someone, saying hi, and whipping out your cock. It's not wrong in and of itself, but there is a time and a place for it.

[The Radical Cleric]

Yeah, I agree that while she's hotness, there's no reason to mention it. It's rather obvious and I do think disrespectful in this instance.

[Siraris]

I like how every time there is a post on this forum, regardless of what it's about, someone has to degenerate it into something OTHER than what the topic is about. Here we have some really interesting information on a game that most of us are excited about, and we're talking about whether or not it's ok to say a woman is attractive.

And I'm sure if I had made a post about "Sexy Jessica Simpson" no one would have said anything. But for whatever reason referring to an attractive woman in the game field is sexual harassment.

[absolut taco]

And I'm sure if I had made a post about "Sexy Jessica Simpson" no one would have said anything.
I would have called you a liar for saying that skank is sexy.

[JazGalaxy]

I like how every time there is a post on this forum, regardless of what it's about, someone has to degenerate it into something OTHER than what the topic is about. Here we have some really interesting information on a game that most of us are excited about, and we're talking about whether or not it's ok to say a woman is attractive.

And I'm sure if I had made a post about "Sexy Jessica Simpson" no one would have said anything. But for whatever reason referring to an attractive woman in the game field is sexual harassment.

It's laughable how obtuse you're being about this. Does this really not make sense to you?

[OUX]

So Assassins Creed is gonna be sweet? What? It's made by a hot chick? Oh...I don't see the downside.

[Siraris]

It's laughable how obtuse you're being about this. Does this really not make sense to you?

I sent you a private message. If you want to continue this ludicrous discussion, do it there. There's absolutely no reason to have a back and forth in this thread and clutter it up when people could actually be talking about the subject at hand.

[CptTripps]

Here (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.g4tv.com/images/imagedb2/315/31583_L.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.g4tv.com/electricplayground/features/51427/Jade_Raymond_QA.html&h=225&w=300&sz=23&tbnid=v0d4vXwXjcw1IM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djade%2Braymond&start=1&sa=X&oi=images&ct=image&cd=1)

Too short ... Blah, blah, blah.

Oooooo. Nice, I see nothing wrong with calling a sexy woman sexy. She can be sexy and professional.

[Siraris]

So back on topic, what do people think the more modern aspects of the game are? She said it's not Sci-Fi. Maybe the game is a training simulator of sorts? Or could that be construed as Sci-Fi?

[Bishop]

Must Have!!!!!!!

[CptTripps]

I've no idea, I'm wondering if they are going the way of Thief 2 or something. Not necessarily Steam powered robots, but something to add a little fantasy to the reailty of the crusades.

Anywho, I'm 110% stoked no matter what.

[Citizen Philip]

I represent the Gender Equality Enforcement Korp. I heard a gamer on a game forum was saying some chick was hot?

Nevermind, I won't need to ask for proof. A link has already been provided.

Move along, nothing to see here.

[Jack B]

I'm not even going to get into this, but as her appearance nor her gender has anything to do with her position nor Assasin's Creed, bringing it up is a form of sexual harrassment. Obviously you don't work with her and there's no way she is going to sue you, it simply has no place in a conversation about Assasin's Creed. Most women operating in a professiona environement are not going to take you calling them sexy a compliment. Most women you are not involved with are not going to take you calling them sexy as a compliment.

But, I'm not going to mention anything else about it. I'll leave you and Tomonobu Itagaki in your frat house together.

I go to yearly sexual harrassment classes, just so we know when to recognize it. Siraris's single adjective would definitely not be sexual harrassment. It must be "unwanted" and a pattern over time. One instance of saying, that about someone is not going to win you any lawsuits.

It's actually more difficult than you'd think. True, it's not PC, but it's a long long ways from sexual harrassment.

[JazGalaxy]

I go to yearly sexual harrassment classes, just so we know when to recognize it. Siraris's single adjective would definitely not be sexual harrassment. It must be "unwanted" and a pattern over time. One instance of saying, that about someone is not going to win you any lawsuits.

It's actually more difficult than you'd think. True, it's not PC, but it's a long long ways from sexual harrassment.

Well from my experience in the corportate world, which mostly has been working for Rocketball, the organization that owns the Houston Rockets and Houston Comets basketball franchises, it was well known that simply that one comment would cost you your job.

[Chameleo]

Well from my experience in the corportate world, which mostly has been working for Rocketball, the organization that owns the Houston Rockets and Houston Comets basketball franchises, it was well known that simply that one comment would cost you your job.

im with you on this one. women are stereotyped by their looks all the time - and so are men. its shitty that everytime she gives an interview bunches of geeks on the internet gush over how hot she is.

yes its a compliment - but we don't know if its a welcome one or not. in some cases, yes the compliment is welcome - but in many - no it isn't, and just creates an uncomfortable space between the person complimented and the complimenter.

but we're on the fucking internet so who gives a shit. its not like she reads these boards, and if she did, she probably wouldn't reveal her identity because of comments like this.

[Bad_Buddha]

From the cooking Show thread:

Cooking is art with a little bit of science. Baking is science with a little bit of art. I'm a good cook but still a relative novice at baking.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DoctorSetebos
WTF?! Giada De Laurentiis (host of Everyday Italian) isn't "nice", she's fucking HOT! Get it right.
She is bangin', but I used nice because I don't find Alton Brown particularly hawt. I also used nice because there are host on food network that I can't stand (Rachel Ray)

So we can talk about "hot" cooking show hostesses but not about game producers?

Get over yourself. :p

[Siraris]

Thank you Buddha, and Giadda is DROP DEAD gorgeous.

She's in the public eye, if she didn't want to be in the public eye, she wouldn't have been on a TV show (Electronic Playground) and she also wouldn't make herself a "face". Last I checked, she was brought out at X06 to show off Creed. How many producers/designers/lead programmers were brought out to show off their games? Only the big names were, because they are known and will generate hype. Why was Jade brought out? Because she's HOT.

There are thousands of sites and forums that have people referring to famous women, or even not very famous women as hot/sexy/gorgeous/smoking. Yet somehow me referring to an attractive woman in a tongue and cheek way is sexual harassment and worthy of derailing an entire thread about. :rolleyes:

[Jack B]

Well from my experience in the corportate world, which mostly has been working for Rocketball, the organization that owns the Houston Rockets and Houston Comets basketball franchises, it was well known that simply that one comment would cost you your job.

Yep, and that's a company decision. There is a bit more leeway in a corporate policy. You can lose your job at some companies for having a moustache, but it's not illegal. The employee could fight it. The civil or criminal cases require lawyers and the whole works. Much different.

After 8 years at my company, these annual "Sexual Harrassment" road shows are quite entertaining. We joke more in those presentations, than at any time during the year, but it is good information. We've only had one problem in our local office in the last 8 years, so they do help.

It's nice to learn the reality however, because many people think you can't even say things like, "You look very pretty today" or "That dress looks nice". You can say those things, but not while making funny faces or the international sign for sex with your hands.

You can also not say, "You look frickin' hotter than a fire cracker" or "That dress fits you like a slippery red hot glove". You know, it's all in the delivery and the content. Even if you said, those things it could get reported and cause you and HR problem, but it wouldn't win anyone a court case unless it was "unwanted" and "over time or consistent"....

Hope that helps. :)

[JimmyDanger]

I cannot wait for this game....

I don't think there's a heterosexual male alive who wouldn't find jade Raymond attractive - and obviously her professions and interests make her an object of desire for many gamers - but that has nothing to do with the fact that..

This game is gonna rock. Regardless.
As I think we can all agree upon.

So carry on peeps.

[torrefaction]

Well from my experience in the corportate world, which mostly has been working for Rocketball, the organization that owns the Houston Rockets and Houston Comets basketball franchises, it was well known that simply that one comment would cost you your job.

1.) Jack B is absolutely right. That's a corporate decision. My company makes it clear that telling someone their attractive is not sexual harrasment. Neither is staring actually, particularly since we're a global company, and that's acceptable (and a compliment) in a lot of cultures..especially Latin America.
2.)She's fucking hot. Even more so because she's obviously brilliant.
3.)Affirmative Action man to the Rescue!

[FreezaSama]

Back on topic, I'm really psyched about Assassin's Creed. Probably almost as much as I was for Gears. :)

[torrefaction]

Back on topic, I'm really psyched about Assassin's Creed. Probably almost as much as I was for Gears. :)

My crystal ball projects this will be the game of the year, or close.

[Wedge]

Screw how she looks, 'cause more importantly the lady has taste in games!:
Top 5 video games of all time?
My recent favorite is Resident Evil 4. Other all time favorites are Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Intelligent Cube, Tekken 3, Incredible Crisis, PaRappa the Rappa and Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

...and she's making Assassin's Creed! *swoon*

[FreezaSama]

My crystal ball projects this will be the game of the year, or close.

When is it supposed to come out? Spring 07? Summer at the latest? That still leaves some time between the release and the end of the year.

If Halo 3 sees an '07 release, I'm expecting it to steal Game of the Year. Though as good as it'll no doubt be, it won't deserve GOTY.

[Codicier]

It's the equivalent of walking up to someone, saying hi, and whipping out your cock. It's not wrong in and of itself, but there is a time and a place for it.

So how many times have you walked up to someone, said hello, pulled it out, and had them be completely cool with it?

From 0 to dick in 4.5 seconds! :D

[KingGorilla]

If the laughs are any indication, dare I say "Every time he pulls out his pecker, people are fine with it?"

[dirtbag]

Well from my experience in the corportate world, which mostly has been working for Rocketball, the organization that owns the Houston Rockets and Houston Comets basketball franchises, it was well known that simply that one comment would cost you your job.

That's because of tight-asses who have to turn everything into a personal attack (or a frivolous lawsuit).

By the way, as much much I'm certain you're impressed with yourself, should your particular work experience make you an expert on sexual harassment?

We live in a country where the President can walk away from getting a hummer at his desk. If your delicate sensibilities can't handle a comment about whether a woman is hot, you may face some difficulties when you venture outside your Vault for the first time.

Finally, does anyone remember Stevie "Killcreek" Case? Level designer who posed for Playboy? It's not like it's a new thing that people are lusting after women in "the industry."

[ChongerX]

I think that "sexy producer" bit is a little disrespectul. She's a professional just like any other.

i don't...infact i think her being hot contributed to her getting the gig.

[LogainAblar]

The problem is that when you say things like "Jade Raymond is hot" you're ruining people's fantasies. I'll bet most of these people "defending" Jade Raymond probably think they're going to end up marrying her.

Face it: she's hot, and sexy, and she makes video games, but she doesn't want anything to do with you.

[F3nyx]

Cliffy is still hawter.

But seriously, it does seem a bit disrespectful to refer to her as "sexy" in the context of an interview. That's the kind of hook you'd see in a rag like The Sun.

[f1sh3r]

I'm not even going to get into this, but as her appearance nor her gender has anything to do with her position nor Assasin's Creed, bringing it up is a form of sexual harrassment. Obviously you don't work with her and there's no way she is going to sue you, it simply has no place in a conversation about Assasin's Creed. Most women operating in a professiona environement are not going to take you calling them sexy a compliment. Most women you are not involved with are not going to take you calling them sexy as a compliment.

But, I'm not going to mention anything else about it. I'll leave you and Tomonobu Itagaki in your frat house together.

this is what we have fallen to folks, a compliment is now sexual harrassment. wow, just wow. what a tool.

[f1sh3r]

Yeah, unless she's in a beauty pageant or you're on a date with her, or maybe at a formal party depending on the circumstances, there's not really a reason to bring it up. It's the equivalent of walking up to someone, saying hi, and whipping out your cock. It's not wrong in and of itself, but there is a time and a place for it.

your name is captain spanky pants and you are comparing giving a woman a compliment to whipping out your dick in public...

[torrefaction]

your name is captain spanky pants and you are comparing giving a woman a compliment to whipping out your dick in public...

This will be the best comment in this thread.

[JazGalaxy]

This thread makes me lose my faith in my gender. The definition of the word sexy is that one stimulates the sexual desire in others. If you think "hey, I want to have sex with you" is a compliment, then you're the tools who ruin our reputation with the opposite sex. And saying "I'm okay with it" is just ridiculous.

"I don't get why them niggers get's upset when I calls em niggers! I mean... if I can't calls em niggers, then what am I supposed to call em?"

Just because you don't find something offensive or demeaning does not mean it's not offensive and demeaning.

[JazGalaxy]

your name is captain spanky pants and you are comparing giving a woman a compliment to whipping out your dick in public...

I think what the sane people are getting at is that what you think is a compliment, is NOT a compliment. It's why in those essays to men, or whatever, that you get in forwards on the internet, the one thing that shows up in all of htem is "say I'm beautiful, not "you look hot""

But I don't know why I'm arguing. This is the crowd who was telling that one guy that he should use "you look tired. Want to get some coffee?" as a pick up line to meet a girl...

[dirtbag]

This thread makes me lose my faith in my gender.

That's funny -- based upon your comments, I assumed you were female. I suppose that means I owe all the women on the forum a big apology . . . :(

[JazGalaxy]

I think you do too, dirtbag

[Ultima Thulian]

Save the PC bullshit for work. As if I'd want to put up with such a crippled (excuse me, handicapped...no, special), overly-euphemistic language on a forum, let alone good ole EvAv. "She's hot!" "LOLZ thahts sexual harasssment!!11!" Just take the fucking compliment! Hell, I wish someone would compliment me on my ass!

[dirtbag]

Save the PC bullshit for work. As if I'd want to put up with such a crippled (excuse me, handicapped...no, special), overly-euphemistic language on a forum, let alone good ole EvAv. "She's hot!" "LOLZ thahts sexual harasssment!!11!" Just take the fucking compliment! Hell, I wish someone would compliment me on my ass!

What really cracks me up is that we as a community constantly call each other "fucktards" and worse, but some ninny gets upset because a few guys think a girl is "hot".

I guess it's a good thing he didn't read the comments at the end of the original article.

[Ultima Thulian]

Agreed...so do you like my ass?

[OrangePulp]

your name is captain spanky pants and you are comparing giving a woman a compliment to whipping out your dick in public...

This line alone was worth the effort of wading through the bullshit in this thread.

This game seriously sounds shit hot. I like the idea of being a more badass version of Robin Hood. And dammit, I want them to explain what the scifi/whatever element is, what with the white room, and all that.

Also... Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond recently shot into the spotlight at Microsoft's X06 event where she received a bigger round of applause than Peter Moore - and that's before she even had a chance to say anything!

Take your PC rant somewhere else Jaz, this isn't the crowd for it. We know where we stand, and screw you. Go rag to Rocketball about cheerleaders objectifying women or something.

[Ultima Thulian]

That white room is odd...maybe the game takes place closer to our current time than the screenshots show? Maybe it's an alternate universe?

[dirtbag]

Agreed...so do you like my ass?

You've got a great ass, Ultima. Even Jaz was commenting on it :p

[Mr.Green]

Don't give up Jaz. If you're really really nice, someday a nice girl will finally accept to kiss you.

[roboninja]

I would have called you a liar for saying that skank is sexy.
d00d, Jessica is hawt! Kegstand for you, frat boy! For all those saying it is denegrating, and does not belong in this "serious forum about video games", get the sand out of your vagina :p (is that joke passe yet?)

[Codicier]

Don't give up Jaz. If you're really really nice, someday a nice girl will finally accept to kiss you.

Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. :(

[Ultima Thulian]

You've got a great ass, Ultima. Even Jaz was commenting on it :p

Thank you, I DO have a great ass.

[ChongerX]

This thread makes me lose my faith in my gender. The definition of the word sexy is that one stimulates the sexual desire in others. If you think "hey, I want to have sex with you" is a compliment, then you're the tools who ruin our reputation with the opposite sex. And saying "I'm okay with it" is just ridiculous.

"I don't get why them niggers get's upset when I calls em niggers! I mean... if I can't calls em niggers, then what am I supposed to call em?"

Just because you don't find something offensive or demeaning does not mean it's not offensive and demeaning.


wow so you are actually a man? :eek: your comments actually make me lose faith in my gender. dude just trade in your nugget pouch for a bearded clam already. jade raymond is hot and sexy ( although in that pic not as hot or sexy as i remembered her) and it probably helped her get the job she got.

[Ultima Thulian]

Nugget pouch! I haven't heard that one, that's funny as hell!