GENERAL
What is Story Creator Mode?
Story Creator Mode is a quest creation tool that will allow you to create your own Stories in the world of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and play stories created by other players. It is available for free to all Assassin's Creed Odyssey owners.
We are taking our philosophy of empowering players with choice to another level, allowing you to write your own stories and accompany them with gameplay.
The creation tool is based on the quest designer and branching dialogue system used for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The community-created Stories will be available for all players to play directly in-game, and are cross-platform.
Who will enjoy Story Creator Mode?
Everyone can enjoy the Story Creator Mode. It is free and accessible to all Assassin's Creed Odyssey players after downloading the most recent update.
To create your own Stories and browse all the user-generated content on the Story Creator Mode website you need an Ubisoft account and an access to a PC or laptop.
On which platforms will Story Creator Mode be available?
The Stories made in Story Creator Mode will be available for everyone to play on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and Windows PC. All Stories published will be playable on all platforms.
To create a Story, you must have access to a PC or laptop. You must also own a copy of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and have a Ubisoft account.
How much is Story Creator Mode?
Story Creator Mode is available for free to all Assassin's Creed Odyssey owners. You will be able to activate Story Creator Mode in your game, and access community created Stories in the Quest menu or directly in your game world.
The Story Creator tools are also completely free for all Assassin's Creed Odyssey owners, and available on a dedicated website.
Where can I find Story Creator Mode?
The dedicated website will allow you to create new Stories, manage your content, and discover other community generated Stories to play.
In-game you will have the option to turn on Story Creator Mode from the main menu. Once you opt in, user generated Stories will automatically appear in your world, easily identifiable by a special icon.
Can I use the Photo Mode when playing community-created Stories?
Yes, the Photo Mode feature is available as is the case with the rest of the game, and you should use it to capture interesting moments from your Stories to post on your Story Details page!
STORY CREATOR MODE - Website
What is the Story Creator Mode website?
The Story Creator Mode website is the platform where you can create your own Stories and find the all the published Stories made by other creators. It can be found HERE.
On the website you will be able to browse all available content thanks to a filter system, discover other players' Creator Profiles, manage your Quest Log, and edit your own Stories with the Story Creator tools.
Do I need an Ubisoft account to access Story Creator Mode?
Yes, you need an Ubisoft account and a copy of Assassin's Creed Odyssey to create and play Stories, but you can browse the Story Creator Mode website without them.
What is the profile for on the Story Creator Mode website?
Your Creator Profile on the website is where you will be able to find your Story Log, your personal stats, view your drafts and creations, and see your average Story rating given by other players. You will also be able to see other players' Creator Profiles and follow them.
How can I find content I am interested in on the Story Creator Mode website?
On the Story Creator Mode website, you will be able to search all available content thanks to a filter system based on tags given by the community.
When finishing a Story, each player will be prompted to give a rating and choose from some pre-defined tags that most accurately represent the content they just played. Thanks to this community-based review system, quality content will become more visible and easier to find.
What is the maximum number of Stories I can have in my Story Log at one time?
You can add a maximum of 20 Stories from the Story Creator Mode website to your Story Log. The Stories you saved to your Story Log will then appear in game.
Once you have completed a Story you can either leave it in your Story Log to try for another outcome, or you can remove it. If you don't have 20 Stories saved in your Story Log, it will be populated with recommended Stories in game. If you max out your Story Log but find more Stories on the website that you'd like to add, you can also save over 250 Stories for later, which you can then manually move to your Story Log when there is space.
STORY CREATOR MODE – Creator tool
What is the Story Creator?
The Story Creator is a toolset based on our own quest editor used by the development team to create Assassin's Creed Odyssey. It is a web-based tool available HERE.
It also includes elements of the interactive dialogue system used in the main game, allowing users to create their own interactive branching dialogues.
How do I publish a Story/Can I test my Stories before I publish them?
After you have created a Story on the Story Creator Mode website, you will be able to instantly push it to your game to test it out. You can iterate on it as many times as you like until you feel it is ready to publish.
While testing your Story, you'll be able to take photos of it using Photo Mode to present it to the community and show its unique qualities.
Once you publish your Story, it will be available on the website for all other players to see and play.
Can I remove or edit a Story once it's published?
Yes, you have full control over your own content at all times, so once a Story has been published you can edit, remove or delete it altogether!
How much variety can I create in quests?
There are currently six different quest objectives to mix and match, such as freeing or assassinating targets and going to specific locations. Over 80 beloved historical and fictional characters from Assassin's Creed Odyssey are available, so you have a wide range of NPCs who can star in your Stories.
The branching dialogue aspect of the tool also allows you to create Stories with multiple endings and outcomes, allowing for lots of opportunities for other community members to replay content.
Will we get to use historical characters/Can we still interact with history and historical events?
You will have access to a range of beloved historical and fictional characters from the main game to use in your Stories. With the world of Assassin's Creed Odyssey as your backdrop, you can retell the events you witness in the main game or create your own.
Our motto has always been that history is your playground, and this is more true than ever with Story Creator Mode!
Will there be a branching dialogue system option like in the main game?
We have role-play options available in the dialogue system, like lying to and attacking NPCs, similar to the main game.
However, it is entirely up to the creator if they would like to have a linear Story or a branching narrative with multiple endings.
Are there any limits to what you can create?
For gameplay reasons, some NPCs and in-game areas are not available, such as the mythical creatures and their arenas.
We also have some restrictions similar to the main game, for example the length of dialogue lines and the amount of objectives available on the HUD. These restrictions also apply to the amount of characters and dialogues you can have within a Story. Also, you can only have a maximum of 32 quests within a Story.
It is also not possible to create new characters and item models, or directly mod the game.
Can I give as much XP and drachmae as I want in the Stories I create?
No, you are not able to influence the amount of XP and drachmae players can earn playing your Stories. Each quest completed within a Story will reward a certain amount of drachmae and XP depending on the player's level.
STORY CREATOR MODE – Game Mode
How do I access Story Creator Mode in game?
Stories you saved in your Story Log on the Story Creator Mode website will automatically appear in-game, along with recommended Stories based on your previously played Stories or Stories that are popular.
How will I differentiate User Generated Stories from the other game's quests?
User Generated Stories are clearly represented on your map and compass by a brand new icon, and will be represented in the game world by a glowing Story Portal. Story Creator Mode also has its own dedicated quest log found in the same area as your main game quests in the menu. It will contain all your recommended Stories, as well as the ones you've assigned to your Story Log on the website.
Will the User Generated Stories I play affect my main game progression?
Upon entering the Story Portal you will be placed in a separate game state to play the Story, but any XP and drachmae earned will carry over to the main game.
How can I earn XP and Drachmae playing user-generated Stories?
Any XP and drachmae you earn in a Story is carried over to your main game.
Each quest completed within a Story will reward a certain amount of drachmae and XP depending on the player's level.
TROUBLESHOOTING
How do I test my Story?
- Once your Story is saved with no errors, launch Assassin's Creed Odyssey (you must be connected to the internet)
- In the main menu, choose My Stories
- Choose if you would like Debug options (invincibility, weaker enemies, etc.)
- Select the Story you want to test. You can choose to test a Story from the start or from a debug starter in the middle of the Story
- If you made some changes to your Story on the Creator while testing it in game, just abort it and start it again from the My Stories Menu
What is the difference between a quest starter and a quest objective?
A quest objective tells the players what to do (go to a location, assassinate an NPC etc.). When a quest objective is activated in game, the quest will appear in the HUD.
A quest starter tells the player that there is a quest at this position. The players are not given objectives until they reach the marker.
For more details, please refer to our User Guides.
How am I supposed to tell where the errors are in my Story?
There is an error log window on the upper right of the Story Creator canvas, explaining what you will need to fix. The objective blocks will also turn red if an issue needs to be addressed before publishing.
How do I use the debug option, and what does it do?
The debug options are to there to help creators test their stories. You can choose to:
- Play as Kassandra or Alexios
- Grant immunity to damage
- Be invisible to other characters
- Weaken enemies
What happens if a Story is edited while it is being played?
If a Story is edited, it will be updated when it is not being played, for example when it is completed or aborted.
