Fable II - Gen Discussion & Info

[chubbyninja1319]

Agree with Snake Eyes. Loved the whimsy of Fable 2 (used that exact word to describe the difference the other day, actually) over the grit of Fallout 3. I've had enough with the super-realistic killing lately. I just want something a little on the lighter side and Fable was a perfect balance. Sure, it had heavy themes, but the way they played out was brilliant. Can't wait for Knothole Island.

[Spybreak8]

Comparing Fable II and Fallout 3 is like apples and oranges yet everybody does it. ><

[torifile]

I've played hours over the past few days. I'm totally hooked. I find that I'll fire up my 360 just to chop wood or pull a few pints. I've got 2 wives and they're wearing me out, though. They want sex every other day and they're in towns that are 29 hours apart... All the sex was interesting at first, but now it's just getting tiring. :D

Any way to get rid of scars? I haven't been able to figure out the magic system just yet so I'm not as effective as I'd like to be.

[guyver2077]

is their a firm date for the dlc?

[HarryTruman]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this:

(I'll spoiler it just in case)

I got to the part where you leave with Hammer on the dock and Theresa tells you to complete active quests because you won't be able to after you leave with Hammer. So I saw that I could do the Oakfield Massacre so I went and talked to the guy at the Shadow Temple and he told me to go meet Wicked Wilbur in Oakfield, only problem is... Wilbur is not there. He doesn't show up. I watched a video on YouTube to see where he was supposed to be and whenever I enter--he's simply not there.

I can't start the quest because the counter for townspeople never shows up and I have no bread crumb.

Anyone else have this happen or know of a fix? Thanks!

[ZForce915]

Does anyone know the rate in which you gain gold while the game is off? If I earn $200 every 5 minutes while the game is on, how much to I earn every 5 minutes when it is off?

And for the record, I'm not interested in cheating to get money. I know how to manipulate the system clock.

[LinkinPrime]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this:

(I'll spoiler it just in case)

I got to the part where you leave with Hammer on the dock and Theresa tells you to complete active quests because you won't be able to after you leave with Hammer. So I saw that I could do the Oakfield Massacre so I went and talked to the guy at the Shadow Temple and he told me to go meet Wicked Wilbur in Oakfield, only problem is... Wilbur is not there. He doesn't show up. I watched a video on YouTube to see where he was supposed to be and whenever I enter--he's simply not there.

I can't start the quest because the counter for townspeople never shows up and I have no bread crumb.

Anyone else have this happen or know of a fix? Thanks!

I'm not there yet, but I could have sworn I read about a big glitch similar to what you are explaining...though the update that we had should have fixed it already.

[Spybreak8]

Does anyone know the rate in which you gain gold while the game is off? If I earn $200 every 5 minutes while the game is on, how much to I earn every 5 minutes when it is off?

And for the record, I'm not interested in cheating to get money. I know how to manipulate the system clock.

I haven't played in a while and was wondering today how much I'd get when I got back in. You really don't have to cheat to make a load of money in the game which is great.

[SteveMcQ]

Does anyone know the rate in which you gain gold while the game is off? If I earn $200 every 5 minutes while the game is on, how much to I earn every 5 minutes when it is off?

And for the record, I'm not interested in cheating to get money. I know how to manipulate the system clock.I don't know the rate, but I hadn't played the game for about a week and a half to two weeks. Owning the bar and blacksmith, I popped the game in and pulled in 250,000 gold.

[guyver2077]

i didnt even know that you earn gold offline.. nice

[HarryTruman]

I'm not there yet, but I could have sworn I read about a big glitch similar to what you are explaining...though the update that we had should have fixed it already.

Yeah, I've read stuff about this quest being glitched but nothing quite like what I'm experiencing. Seems as though some people get the counter down to 1 but no one is left in town, etc.

I don't know if it has anything to do with this, but I have an assassination contract out on a monk in Oakfield and when I went to do it earlier in the game I could never find him. Well, the contract period expired but the job never disappeared from my list. Now if I run around in Oakfield (when I'm supposed to be killing everyone) when I shoot one of the monks it plays the assassination music.

Not sure if that is what is screwing it up or what.

[Spybreak8]

I just played today and got 361,280 since being offline and I own a lot of houses and shops plus who knows the last time I played Fable II!

[chubbyninja1319]

If you buy up a lot early on, it's easy to accumulate a LOT of money. I didn't even use the pub games glitch and I got the cheevement for owning all of Albion or whatever with no problem.

[Rei no Otaku]

http://kotaku.com/5126168/fable-iis-knothole-island-dlc-hits-next-week

DLC is coming out Tuesday.

[LinkinPrime]

Nice!

[munch]

I will buy that. Fable 2 is so much fun.

[LinkinPrime]

I hope they add new achievements too.

[YodaEXE]

I hope they add new achievements too.
If you look at the achievement list on Xbox.com (dunno if it works on the 360), you'll see that there's an extra 100 points for things from Knothole Island. ^_^

[LinkinPrime]

Oh that's right...I did notice these a few days ago, it just totally crossed my mind. Thanks!

[Spybreak8]

Sweet I knew holding on to some MPs would pay off!^^ I just did the part with the second troll, that was awesome.

[ZForce915]

So I just realized that none of the items I won in Pub Games ever showed up in my real game. I merged my character and nothing. Really the only things I wanted were the expression manual and dog trick book. Now how do I do it?

[CocheseUGA]

Got my points saved up.

[ttocs]

Yeah, I think I'll be picking it up. I beat the game going good and now I'm in the middle of an evil playthrough. Will prolly pick it up on the 13th when it's released. Still got me some MS points from the amazon xbox elite deal that added in a 4K point card.

[chubbyninja1319]

I'm excited and I'll pick it up. I've been itching for a reason to play Fable 2 again. I'm glad they added new achievements, too.

[ZForce915]

I'm excited and I'll pick it up. I've been itching for a reason to play Fable 2 again.

Although, I just realized that the word Knothole just sounds bad. Like in a "i have a dirty mind and knothole sounds like something a butt turns into after it's been violated" kind of way.

Where is Lilboo when you need him?

[Jest]

I have a question maybe you guys know the answer to. I'm really early in the game. The orbs that drop from enemies seem like they disappear very quickly. Are they just hiding or joining? Should I stop combat to collect them or wait til everything is dead?

[ZForce915]

I have a question maybe you guys know the answer to. I'm really early in the game. The orbs that drop from enemies seem like they disappear very quickly. Are they just hiding or joining? Should I stop combat to collect them or wait til everything is dead?

It is a good question, I've been stopping to collect but often I get attacked while doing so. Early on I say it is worth the damage to collect the XP.

[LinkinPrime]

Another update went live today:
• The Ritual/Monk’s Quest — Fixed the issue with the Abbott becoming unresponsive if you leave Oakfield before he finishes talking. This will fix the problem if you’ve already hit it, too. • Rescuing Charlie/Rescue My Baby — after rescuing Charlie, you can now able to interact with objects
• Guild Cave chest — resolves any issues with previously inability to retrieve items unlocked from Limited Collector’s Edition, website or Chicken Kickin’ game. If you’ve already hit this bug you should now get your items.
• The Spire (Pt2) — no more issues with ship captain being unresponsive
• The Hero of Skill (Pirate King) — you’ll no longer get stuck during Hero of Skill quest (Bloodstone)
• T.O.B.Y./Trouble In Bloodstone — you’ll no longer get stuck during T.O.B.Y. quests (Bloodstone)
• Your child — will no longer be chosen as an assassination target
• Furniture Shop in Albion (Bowerstone) will now always have something for sale
• "Additional unspecified fixes" (their words)


http://community.lionhead.com/blogs/fable_2_development/archive/2009/01/10/3276698.aspx

[CocheseUGA]

The only bug of these I've ever ran into was the furniture shop. Everything else was great.

[UncannyG]

so anyone making progress in the dollcatcher achievement? >>

[bs000]

So I just realized that none of the items I won in Pub Games ever showed up in my real game. I merged my character and nothing. Really the only things I wanted were the expression manual and dog trick book. Now how do I do it?

Have you talked to a games master in Fable 2 yet? There's one in most of the pubs and you'll occasionally run into a traveling game master. Talk to one, play a quick game, when you cash out you should get all your items and gold from the Pub games.

I have a question maybe you guys know the answer to. I'm really early in the game. The orbs that drop from enemies seem like they disappear very quickly. Are they just hiding or joining? Should I stop combat to collect them or wait til everything is dead?

They merge. The smaller orbs slowly group together to form bigger orbs. I'm pretty positive that the only way they'll disappear is if you get killed during combat. Or run really, really far away without collecting them first. So unless you're positive you're about to get killed just leave them until all the enemies are dead. That's what I did for my 2 playthroughs.

[LinkinPrime]

I have a question maybe you guys know the answer to. I'm really early in the game. The orbs that drop from enemies seem like they disappear very quickly. Are they just hiding or joining? Should I stop combat to collect them or wait til everything is dead?

They do seem to disappear after a short while...press and hold the Left Trigger(?) while they are still there and they all come to you.

[dropbearGSH]

does anyone have a good strategy for beating the troll at the end of the arena thing? My best time is 3:50 and I need 1:50 to get all perfects. Last time I tried the fucker stayed underground for a whole fucking minute...cheating asshole.

[chubbyninja1319]

does anyone have a good strategy for beating the troll at the end of the arena thing? My best time is 3:50 and I need 1:50 to get all perfects. Last time I tried the fucker stayed underground for a whole fucking minute...cheating asshole.

Keep circling around him, use fire magic on the Hobbe's but don't dwell on them, and keep shooting at the glowing red things above all else. That worked for me consistently.

[SoulReaver]

omg wow the troll was annoying as hell. Just get your pistol skills up and you can shoot the hell off of it

[cr_blah_blah]

does anyone have a good strategy for beating the troll at the end of the arena thing? My best time is 3:50 and I need 1:50 to get all perfects. Last time I tried the fucker stayed underground for a whole fucking minute...cheating asshole.

Make sure to save before that round too so if you mess up you can just reload there. Try to get a couple of shots off as soon as he comes up then circle around and shoot. I made it with like a second left by just shooting like crazy for the last one that I couldn't see.

[dropbearGSH]

Thanks for all the tips on the troll, I gave up though. I got all but the last nerve thing and still had about 30 seconds, but could not get it. It ended up taking me 5 minutes. Oh well, I got the Daichi sword and it seems to be better than the axe you get from the crucible anyway.

[ZForce915]

Have you talked to a games master in Fable 2 yet? There's one in most of the pubs and you'll occasionally run into a traveling game master. Talk to one, play a quick game, when you cash out you should get all your items and gold from the Pub games.


Yeah I tried that and got nothing. I'm a little bummed out since I don't feel like playing through the spinnerbox stuff again since I found that a little boring.

[cr_blah_blah]

Thanks for all the tips on the troll, I gave up though. I got all but the last nerve thing and still had about 30 seconds, but could not get it. It ended up taking me 5 minutes. Oh well, I got the Daichi sword and it seems to be better than the axe you get from the crucible anyway.

You can always go back later when you get a better gun also. So you may want to try that.

[popular penguin]

so anyone making progress in the dollcatcher achievement? >>

i need help with this achievement. i only have Reaver dolls to trade.

[munch]

I just beat this game today. I'm excited for the Knothold Island DLC. Any word on how much this adds?

[cr_blah_blah]

I just beat this game today. I'm excited for the Knothold Island DLC. Any word on how much this adds?

According to the interview with IGN it adds about 2-4 hours.

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/942/942820p1.html

"IGN: How substantial is the Knothole Island download? How long do you expect it to take to complete all of the quests on the isle?

Lionhead: It's a typical size for downloadable content and won't take long to download. As with everything in "Fable II," how long it takes depends on how you play it and how much you want to explore and discover. It probably varies from around a couple of hours to over four."

[strongpimphand]

800 points for something i can crush in 2-4 hours??????

umm.....

[KingBroly]

So...apparently this DLC has what is known as a Resurrection Shrine. I guess to revive your dog if it died. Now, if this is the case, AND I can take that dog back to the Main Game, where I can go back and get the remaining Achievements and Side-Quests, I'll definitely get it, because losing a core gameplay mechanic like that was a major turn-off to me about the ending.

[Rei no Otaku]

Question about after you beat the game:

I chose to revive my dog and sister, and I got a letter from the sister saying she was ok and staying with someone. Can I find her in the game? If so, where is she?

[munch]

Question about after you beat the game:

I chose to revive my dog and sister, and I got a letter from the sister saying she was ok and staying with someone. Can I find her in the game? If so, where is she?

I didn't do that one, but I imagine there the retribution quest ends when you find her. Go to the Quests screen and see what's there.

[Rei no Otaku]

I didn't see a quest for it.

[UncannyG]

i need help with this achievement. i only have Reaver dolls to trade.
well i have the Garth doll, so thats a good start.

[guyver2077]

downloaded this morning.. will give it a try later today

[Goodeye]

Just downloaded the free DLC for Fable 2 after my save was wiped (long story how that happend) I am not to interesting in dropping 800 MS space bucks

[KingBroly]

So if anyone's downloaded this and had to resurrect your dog I have a question for you. Can you take your dog off the island?

[LinkinPrime]

I want to trade dolls too, I forget which one I have at the moment though :-k

EDIT: I think I have the "Hero Doll" if that sounds correct.

[KingBroly]

I have an extra Hero Doll I can trade someone. I also have the ability to get Garth Dolls.

EDIT: I now also have 2 extra Garth Dolls for trade.

[LinkinPrime]

Can you only acquire one doll within your game if you don't trade?

[mzbagel]

Can you only acquire one doll within your game if you don't trade?

Yes. To get the rest you must trade with other people.

[evil monkey]

Anyone played Knothole Island yet? Does it seem a good use of my MS points?

[bs000]

So if anyone's downloaded this and had to resurrect your dog I have a question for you. Can you take your dog off the island?

I did it and yes you can. He's back foreverrrrrr everywhereeeee foreverrrrrr.

[KingBroly]

I did it and yes you can. He's back foreverrrrrr everywhereeeee foreverrrrrr.

Okay, I'm downloading it. This alone makes it worth it.

[gunm]

I didn't see a quest for it.

I inferred from interviews with one of the lead devs that you aren't able to interact with any of the characters post-game at this time (the Heroes, your sis, etc), but perhaps in a future DLC or "Lost Chapters" type of add-on.

[strongpimphand]

This new DLC is BRIGHT

My eyes hurt looking at my screen....I'm going to have to adjust the brightness :(

[FrankySox]

So any impressions on this yet? I'm still wondering if it's worth a purchase or not, I'll probably end up getting it but I was just curious to see what others thought of it first.

[sj41]

I'm going to go see if they give anything cool with the free download. I know that playing as a henchman with somebody that has the expansion lets you see a little bit of it, but I'm not sure if the free download adds anything otherwise. I'm on the edge of buying it also, but I have plenty of games that I haven't even touched, so I'll probably wait for a sale or something (if one ever happens).

[KingBroly]

With the free download, you get some items in Bowerstone Market if you're by yourself and don't have the Premium Content. Not many items, but still a nice idea to at least get the free content.

Worth it? If you beat Fable 2, but didn't continue doing quests afterwards for whatever reason namely, losing your dog, you should get it. If you've completed everything in Fable 2 before this content, it's not worth the 800 points IMO. But like I said, those who wanted to continue on in Fable 2, but couldn't or didn't, this one is for you I guess.

The quest only took me about an hour and a half to complete I suppose. But near the end I was rushing it and ignoring every Dig Spot that came up. And I still have to do the Item Trading Quest that's on the Island.

[FrankySox]

I went ahead and downloaded it. I'll post some impressions tonight as I hope to get through it, I just couldn't wait and it's been over a month since I played Fable II so I figured this was a good reason to start again.

[popular penguin]

i need help with this achievement. i only have Reaver dolls to trade.

scratch that. my xbox just got the "red ring of death" yesterday after beating the game. i was looking foward to the dlc too.:bomb:

[strongpimphand]

Ok, I just did the first mission on the island...now what???

[ZerotypeX]

Did not see this question posted when I was skimming through the last few pages....

Is there any difference between the free DLC and the premium DLC?

[FrankySox]

Did not see this question posted when I was skimming through the last few pages....

Is there any difference between the free DLC and the premium DLC?

Nope, no difference they are just hoping you spend the 800 points on the same thing you can get for free.

[crystalklear64]

Did not see this question posted when I was skimming through the last few pages....

Is there any difference between the free DLC and the premium DLC?

How about the same page you posted on pally? Scroll up.

With the free download, you get some items in Bowerstone Market if you're by yourself and don't have the Premium Content. Not many items, but still a nice idea to at least get the free content.

[guyver2077]

Ok, I just did the first mission on the island...now what???


same thing happened to me.. i beat the 1st mission.. then i went back to the ship and left.. then new mission popped up back at the island

also knothole island looks very nice.. lots of hdr

[Ninjanickx]

Is anyone else glitching, I did the first quest and got the trophy for it so I know I did it. But it keeps telling me to talk to the cheiftan, he is no where to be found though, and it still shows the quest is active..

[strongpimphand]

same thing happened to me.. i beat the 1st mission.. then i went back to the ship and left.. then new mission popped up back at the island

also knothole island looks very nice.. lots of hdr
oh, so I gotta leave then....

Well, leave I shall!

[KingBroly]

Man, where can I get Regal Purple Dye, 2 Puny Carrots and 2 copies of Murgo's Big Book of Trading? Why can't every store have every item? This is so tedious.

[Khalid]

Murgo's Big Book of Trading - Bowerstone Market Bookstore
Puny Carrots - Check Produce vendor in Bowerstone market and Bloodstone
Regal Purple Dye - Still need that one but I heard that Fairfax Garden Clothing Vendor sell them if your lucky.

[gunm]

Man, where can I get Regal Purple Dye, 2 Puny Carrots and 2 copies of Murgo's Big Book of Trading? Why can't every store have every item? This is so tedious.

I dunno, is that better or worse than having everything completable right away?

[ZerotypeX]

Nope, no difference they are just hoping you spend the 800 points on the same thing you can get for free.

Thanks!

How about the same page you posted on pally? Scroll up.

Thank you. Not sure how I missed that.

[Rei no Otaku]

Franky was being sarcastic.

[KingBroly]

You cannot go to Knothole Island by yourself with the Free pack. You can only do that if you pay $10. Now if you can find someone who hasn't done the Quests/Achievements on Knothole, and want those, you can play with them on their system with the free pack.

Still can't find the 2 books or the Purple Dye. Grr. I hate this randomized bullshit.

[dealer]

Just borrowed this game from a friend and only skimmed through all 54 pages and didn't see anything, but is this game ridiculously laggy?

I cleared the system cache and it helped some, but there is a noticeable slowdown when hitting pause, texture loading, pretty much when I do anything. Just wondering if it's something I'll have to accept or my 360 is close to dying again.

[LinkinPrime]

I purchased it last night, I was expecting to get more free items from the submarine dude. Anyone know if downloading the free one gives you other items?

-------

Also, speaking of Knothole...Master Chief's Assault Rifle can be found in the surprise box shop:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2009/01/fablehalz3i.jpg

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2009/01/14/fable-2-heros-can-now-wield-hals-rifle/

[strongpimphand]

Just borrowed this game from a friend and only skimmed through all 54 pages and didn't see anything, but is this game ridiculously laggy?

I cleared the system cache and it helped some, but there is a noticeable slowdown when hitting pause, texture loading, pretty much when I do anything. Just wondering if it's something I'll have to accept or my 360 is close to dying again.
if you got a pro/elite, install it on your 360 and it'll be MUCH better....

[LinkinPrime]

I just finished the Crucible last night...took me longer than I realized. I powered up quite a bit. I have a feeling I missed an achievement in there somewhere but I looked at the list and it doesn't seem like it. There should have been one for getting all rounds on perfect or something.

[YodaEXE]

I just finished the Crucible last night...took me longer than I realized. I powered up quite a bit. I have a feeling I missed an achievement in there somewhere but I looked at the list and it doesn't seem like it. There should have been one for getting all rounds on perfect or something.
I don't believe there's an achievement, but you should have at least gotten a sword or axe or something because of it.

[guyver2077]

just finished knothole island.. anyone know where to find the second knothole book?

also whats the best property to buy that would turn alot of cash fast

[LinkinPrime]

I don't believe there's an achievement, but you should have at least gotten a sword or axe or something because of it.

Nope...just a trophy :-|

Do you have to get all levels perfect to get the item?

whats the best property to buy that would turn alot of cash fast

Buy the pubs...they generate the most cash.

[munch]

And don't forget to buy stuff in the towns you own property. It stimulates the economy.

[jprev]

Just finished up with the DLC. A tip for anyone looking for Regal Purple dye - I was able to dig one up just next to the exit from the Ice Shrine. I'm assuming the dig spots are the same between games.

Anyway, I've pretty much exhausted the game - except for getting the completionist and doll catcher achievements, since I don't really feel like spending more money to get the Pub Games expressions, and I don't have any friends currently playing with whom to trade dolls. Great game, though - I definitely had a lot of fun with it.

[foxdvd]

I thought Fable 2 was a top 5 game of the year, but the DLC....ugh

It took me about 1-1.5 hours to beat it. The rest of the time (about an hour) was spent trying to find items to get the 25 ach. points. Not worth 10 bucks.

[KingBroly]

If anyone has all of the Dolls on them, please send me a FR so I can borrow them then send them back to you immediately. I want that stupid achievement already. I'm almost done with the Keys, too. I have like 16 to go.

[dropbearGSH]

Do you have to get all levels perfect to get the item?


Ya you do. Have fun with trying to perfect the fucking troll round. My advice is to not even bother and get the Daichi sword instead. It's after a dungeon in Brightwood Tower called Archons Knot. Google it, I forgot how to get there.

[LinkinPrime]

I have level 3 of that slow down time power...it slows down the timer as well...I figure I can get perfect doing that. I had the most trouble with the level before the troll.

[KingBroly]

The easiest way to gain levels, and this is extremely cheap/sorta cheating is to Start a local co-op game, let the character pop-in, then sign that character off. Why? Well, the host gains that character's EXP when they go away. Well, I don't know if the latest patch changed that or not.

Only 2 more dolls to go now. Reaver and Lucien are the only ones I need, then I can focus on the final few Silver Keys. I just need to find pictures or video guides to help me find them.

[Hydro2Oxide]

I did the troll in perfect time... Only it glitched out and because I used slow down it doubled my time. Yay broken spell!

[dealer]

if you got a pro/elite, install it on your 360 and it'll be MUCH better....

Thanks. This helped WAY more than I thought it would. The game is infinitely less annoying now.

[bs000]

I have level 3 of that slow down time power...it slows down the timer as well...I figure I can get perfect doing that. I had the most trouble with the level before the troll.

When you use time control it slows down the time displayed but it still counts the true time it takes for you to defeat the troll. Don't know if they did anything to that in the patch.

[KingBroly]

So I'm down to needing just the Reaver and Lucien Dolls now. It's really annoying having to get these dolls. I just wish someone would lend them to me for like...5 seconds, then I'd send them back.

[Javery]

Do you need to play Fable on Xbox to enjoy this game or is it a completely separate game and story?

[mkernan]

just finished knothole island.. anyone know where to find the second knothole book?

When you're first coming up the path from the dock, go off to the left to the graveyard area and poke around there. Book II is hidden somewhere back there.

Do you need to play Fable on Xbox to enjoy this game or is it a completely separate game and story?

I suppose it might help, but I never played the original and I had loads of fun playing Fable II.

[LinkinPrime]

Do you need to play Fable on Xbox to enjoy this game or is it a completely separate game and story?

I never played the original and I'm loving it.

[KingBroly]

I never played the original and I like this one. Although I suppose you could say it's got a case of the Zelda's, aka pretty much the same story every time.

[FrankySox]

Could someone please help me get the books "Murgo's Big Book of Trading" and "Marriage and How to Survive It"? I'm willing to pay up to 50 million gold pieces for them. I can't find them, I've tried resting 7 days and going back PLENTY of times and it doesn't seem to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[whiptcracker]

Do you need to play Fable on Xbox to enjoy this game or is it a completely separate game and story?

Seperate game/story. Same land, different time periods and characters.

[ZForce915]

Could someone please help me get the books "Murgo's Big Book of Trading" and "Marriage and How to Survive It"? I'm willing to pay up to 50 million gold pieces for them. I can't find them, I've tried resting 7 days and going back PLENTY of times and it doesn't seem to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Really, that is weird. I think I've come across both of those books 3 or 4 times each. I'll see if I can help you out this afternoon, first let me check my inventory.

I don't need the cash, but if you have any of those dolls for the dollcatcher achievement I could go for that.

[LinkinPrime]

What's the reason for needing those books?

[bs000]

Do you need to play Fable on Xbox to enjoy this game or is it a completely separate game and story?

There are a number of allusions to the story from the first game and a bunch of jokes and other things you won't get unless you've played the first game. Most of that is seperate from the main story so even if you haven't played the first you won't feel like you're missing anything.

What's the reason for needing those books?

For the shop of secrets on Knothole Island I think. You have to trade them to get the items and there's an achievement for getting all the items in the shop.

[LinkinPrime]

Ah...thanks!

[FrankySox]

What's the reason for needing those books?

Yeah, those are the only items I need for the secret shop achievement in the new DLC.

If someone has found all the books on Knothole Island I could use help with that achievement as well.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Could someone please help me get the books "Murgo's Big Book of Trading" and "Marriage and How to Survive It"? I'm willing to pay up to 50 million gold pieces for them. I can't find them, I've tried resting 7 days and going back PLENTY of times and it doesn't seem to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"Marriage..." is available from the Jewelry stand in front of the Bar (Cow and Corset?) in Bowerstone Market.

"Murgo's..." can be purchased or found on the shelves at the Bowerstone Market bookstore (although it's appearance is random) or amongst the bookshelves in Bloodstone Mansion.

[FrankySox]

"Marriage..." is available from the Jewelry stand in front of the Bar (Cow and Corset?) in Bowerstone Market.

"Murgo's..." can be purchased or found on the shelves at the Bowerstone Market bookstore (although it's appearance is random) or amongst the bookshelves in Bloodstone Mansion.

Ok, I'll give those places a check. Thanks

[sj41]

Hey, I have a few hundred thousand gold on a couple of different characters, and I was wondering if there is any way to give it all to my current character that I just started. Either by using Pub Games or if I can just give all the money to someone using one character and then come back with my other character and have them send it back to me.

[FrankySox]

"Marriage..." is available from the Jewelry stand in front of the Bar (Cow and Corset?) in Bowerstone Market.

"Murgo's..." can be purchased or found on the shelves at the Bowerstone Market bookstore (although it's appearance is random) or amongst the bookshelves in Bloodstone Mansion.




I found the Marriage book, but no luck on Murgos Trading Book. If anyone could help me out with this that would be awesome.

[sj41]

I found the Marriage book, but no luck on Murgos Trading Book. If anyone could help me out with this that would be awesome.I'm pretty sure I have it, and I'm getting on in a few minutes, so I'll send you a message on Live in just a sec.

[torifile]

Ok. I need help with the Ruler of Albion achievement. I can't find anything else to buy! I've got 700k gold (Franky - I gave all that gold to my wife since I didn't want to cheat myself out of earning that achievement. :) I did get the Philanthropist achievement by trading with you, though) and I've bought up all of Bowerstone, Bowerstone Old Town, Bloodstone, Oakfield, the Gypsy camp. All that is only 1.2 million. What else can I buy? None of those have any "big ticket" buildings, right? The most expensive things I've bought are the bars for about 60k or so.

[YodaEXE]

Ok. I need help with the Ruler of Albion achievement. I can't find anything else to buy! I've got 700k gold (Franky - I gave all that gold to my wife since I didn't want to cheat myself out of earning that achievement. :) I did get the Philanthropist achievement by trading with you, though) and I've bought up all of Bowerstone, Bowerstone Old Town, Bloodstone, Oakfield, the Gypsy camp. All that is only 1.2 million. What else can I buy? None of those have any "big ticket" buildings, right? The most expensive things I've bought are the bars for about 60k or so.
Buy Fairfax Mansion and the mansion in the graveyard.

[JJSP]

I'm considering starting this game tonight. Tips for a first-timer?

[007]

Eh... the game is fairly easy. Only thing to say is that if you don't want to worry about money ever, buy property early. Easy.






... so, I was playing the DLC yesterday, and the more I think about it, I'd really like Fable 3 to go back to the time period of the first game. Might just be me.

[Over easy]

I finished the storyline yesterday, and there's not much left to do except doing some of the smaller side quests. I'm going wait until Knothole gets cheaper before I get it.

Tips:
Depending on your style of fighting (melee or range), get yourself a good weapon. Buy the best from the vendors/store if you have too. A good weapon makes your battle easier for you.

Making money is easy in the game. Just take a job (blacksmith, woodchopping, and bartending) and you can make good money in no time. Personally, I feel blacksmith takes too much time to make money, so I would suggest doing woodchopping until bartending opens up later in the game.

[bs000]

I'm considering starting this game tonight. Tips for a first-timer?

Have orbs set to everyone then beg for gold and weapons in Bowerstone Marketplace. :D

[FunkyDoRight]

Looking for someone to give me the Doll achievement. Please PM if you can help

[Sharp Katana]

anyone know the easiest way to the get the sharpshooter achievement? I've been trying to kill the hobbes and hollowmen but i can never get them to line up.

[KingBroly]

I did it by spamming the fire button over and over again blindly. I got it somehow. Maybe one bullet ricocheted the first bullet into 2 other guys. It's random luck. Oh, and if you're looking to get The Duelist, that does not require strikes against an enemy, thus making it really easy.

[CocheseUGA]

I can't beat the shooting gallery to save my life.

[Khalid]

Finally got 1100/1100 today! Now I hope the next DLC will be longer.

[bs000]

anyone know the easiest way to the get the sharpshooter achievement? I've been trying to kill the hobbes and hollowmen but i can never get them to line up.

I got it in one of the hollowman levels in the Crucible. Not aiming I just hit Y and 3 of them died and I got the it lol.

I can't beat the shooting gallery to save my life.

Always go for the headshot. Take a second to line it up, it's worth the extra points. Should be easy once you can hit them consistently. :D

[Sharp Katana]

i will try with the hollowmen again, people seem to have the most luck with this achievement killing them.

Since i already beat the game and the temple of shadows is destroyed does that mean I can no longer enter to hit the gargoyle inside?

[mrn111]

Ok. I need help with the Ruler of Albion achievement. I can't find anything else to buy! I've got 700k gold (Franky - I gave all that gold to my wife since I didn't want to cheat myself out of earning that achievement. :) I did get the Philanthropist achievement by trading with you, though) and I've bought up all of Bowerstone, Bowerstone Old Town, Bloodstone, Oakfield, the Gypsy camp. All that is only 1.2 million. What else can I buy? None of those have any "big ticket" buildings, right? The most expensive things I've bought are the bars for about 60k or so.



Buy Fairfax Mansion and the mansion in the graveyard.


Don't forget the either the Temple of Light or the Temple of Shadows depending on whether you did the Defender of the Light or Massacre of Oakfield quest...you can only buy one. Also the Brightwood Tower.

[method47]

Just starting the game today and I'll probably go for all the achievements. Or most of them. The doll one and completionist (considering you need pub games xbla) just look annoying.

Other than the Executioner what other ones can you miss by closing off areas due to the story? And can I just start collecting gargoyles and keys after Ive beaten the game? Or are some missable

[Khalid]

i will try with the hollowmen again, people seem to have the most luck with this achievement killing them.

Since i already beat the game and the temple of shadows is destroyed does that mean I can no longer enter to hit the gargoyle inside?

No, you can still enter the temple.

Just starting the game today and I'll probably go for all the achievements. Or most of them. The doll one and completionist (considering you need pub games xbla) just look annoying.

Other than the Executioner what other ones can you miss by closing off areas due to the story? And can I just start collecting gargoyles and keys after Ive beaten the game? Or are some missable

If you miss Executioner, you could join someone else game and watch them do it. You can started collecting key and gargoyles after the main quest they are not missable.

[Sharp Katana]

how do you enter the temple? When I get to the door it's locked.

If anyone is doing the executioner achievement, please add me I didn't know you could miss it if you have already completed the game.

[FunkyDoRight]

I'll ask again, If anyone can help me with the Doll or the complete achievement please let me know

[torifile]

How the hell do I kill the gargoyles? I hear them but I never see them.

Also, that one where you have to sacrifice 10 people in the temple of shadows. I've sacrificed 10 people but it didn't unlock. Come to think of it, the quest where you've got to sacrifice a person didn't get completed either. What gives?

[LinkinPrime]

Gargoyles are usually above you when you hear them...they're statues on the buildings or walls, just shoot them with a ranged weapon...they break in one shot.

[torifile]

Gargoyles are usually above you when you hear them...they're statues on the buildings or walls, just shoot them with a ranged weapon...they break in one shot.
I thought they might be those statues, but when I shoot them nothing ever happens. Maybe I'm not doing it quickly enough?

[LinkinPrime]

They don't move...so just one shot takes them down. Maybe your accuracy skill isn't good enough yet, or you're not packing a strong enough weapon...not sure, I've been able to shoot them since the first time I saw them. Not sure if the arrows work, I'm using a rifle.

[Sharp Katana]

so anyone wanna tell me how to enter the temple of shadows?

[mrn111]

so anyone wanna tell me how to enter the temple of shadows?


You have to finish "A bridge too far" quest and the Temple of shadows will have someone at the gate. Go thru the initiation and the gate will open.

[KingBroly]

I only have 4 Dolls, but I have the Dollcatcher Achievement. I have Hammer, Garth, Hero and Theresa. I have extra Garth/Hero dolls.

I also have 1100/1100, so...yeah. Time to go get 1000/1000 in Tomb Raider Underworld.

[orntar]

i was thinking of picking this up, but some of the reviews have put me off. i have heard there are lots of bugs, and couple that with not knowing if its really for me, makes me not sure.

i haven't played fable 1 but this game looks good. i haven't played many rpg's, but i liked overlord, and this looks similar in concept. should i pick it up and give it a spin? how is the resale?

[popular penguin]

i was thinking of picking this up, but some of the reviews have put me off. i have heard there are lots of bugs, and couple that with not knowing if its really for me, makes me not sure.

i haven't played fable 1 but this game looks good. i haven't played many rpg's, but i liked overlord, and this looks similar in concept. should i pick it up and give it a spin? how is the resale?

buy it used at gamestop and return it within a week to get your money back. its like a free rental:bouncy:. but i would check with your gamestop's return policy before u do this. it worked 4 me

[ZForce915]

i was thinking of picking this up, but some of the reviews have put me off. i have heard there are lots of bugs, and couple that with not knowing if its really for me, makes me not sure.

i haven't played fable 1 but this game looks good. i haven't played many rpg's, but i liked overlord, and this looks similar in concept. should i pick it up and give it a spin? how is the resale?

I was in the same boat as you about 2-3 weeks ago, and I bought it used for $35 and it is TOTALLY worth it. You'll love it, I haven't encountered any huge game crashing bugs.

[a_bleak_tomorrow]

They put out a patch last week, I've never had any problems though, I've been having a blast.

[JJSP]

I don't know if it was just my copy being dirty, but it seemed to be kinda skippy at the beginning until I installed it. During the opening where you kill the beetles, it kept locking onto the guy in the window instead of the bugs. Weird.

All is well once I installed it.

[SNAKE EYES EX]

I finished Knothole Island last night 100/100 GS. It was a little short, but very enjoyable.

It also got me back into the game and I ended up finding the remaining silver keys and almost all the remaining gargoyles.

Fable II remains one of my favorite games of last year, I hope they have some more DLC soon.

[KingBroly]

I would hope the next batch of DLC has more than 2 side-quests (Trade Shop and Book Finding) and a Main Quest. And the only reason it takes 3-4 hours to do overall is because the Trade Shop part takes FOREVER to find 3-4 items.

[Wolve11]

anyone willing to help me with the Hoarder achievement? I have the Gargoyles but I messed up and can't acquire all the keys now. Shoot me a message: GT: Wolve11

[KingBroly]

How many keys do you have right now?

[FrankySox]

Hey guys I'm going to be on tonight and was wondering if anyone would be interested in Co-oping with me to help me get some of these achievements that I have left.

Here is a list of the achievements that I need:
The Romantic
The Hunter (yes I don't know where the hell there are any bunnies)
The Gargoyle
The Teaser
The Property Magnate (Is there a good property to sell for this one?)
The Executioner
The Gambler
The Black Knight
The Duelist
The Sharpshooter
The Hoarder
The Goth
The Completionist
The Dollcatcher

Yes I know there are a lot but help with any of them would be awesome.

[torifile]

There are bunnies outside of Bowerstone Cemetery and on the road to Bower Lake. Just turn off safety mode and one shot will get the bunny.

[wowzors]

I have a question, In my email i have the Fable 2 Limited edition token from microsoft as my box didn't come with one, I still haven't used it. My question is can this token only be used on my xbox gamertag?

[LinkinPrime]

I can't get the 3rd mission in Knothole island to activate...just finished the rain, then tried doing the last mission there and it wouldn't activate...so I walked around for about 2 hours doing other stuff...mainly searching for stuff to trade at that one store and I kept coming back every few minutes and the damn 3rd mission won't activate :bomb:

[FrankySox]

I can't get the 3rd mission in Knothole island to activate...just finished the rain, then tried doing the last mission there and it wouldn't activate...so I walked around for about 2 hours doing other stuff...mainly searching for stuff to trade at that one store and I kept coming back every few minutes and the damn 3rd mission won't activate :bomb:

Did you leave Knothole Island and go to another region? Or were you just walking around Knothole Island doing stuff?

Also make sure to talk to the guy in the house at Knothole Island.

[LinkinPrime]

I left Knothole island numerous times and came back...the guy is not at the house so I can't talk to him...I also don't have the gold trail that leads me to him, and my primary quest is Knothole ATM...maybe tomorrow I'll have better luck.

[FrankySox]

I left Knothole island numerous times and came back...the guy is not at the house so I can't talk to him...I also don't have the gold trail that leads me to him, and my primary quest is Knothole ATM...maybe tomorrow I'll have better luck.

Hmm, that doesn't sound good. Try switching your active quest and see if that works. Good luck.

[LinkinPrime]

I know you can switch to primary quest but how do you switch your active quest?

[FrankySox]

I know you can switch to primary quest but how do you switch your active quest?

I guess they are the same thing, primary quest is what I meant. Just look at all the quests and select a different one then change it back and see if that works. I'm sure you've probably already tried that though.

[LinkinPrime]

Yeah I already did that...no luck.

[FrankySox]

That sucks man, hopefully you have some other things to do in the game and maybe you can just come back and eventually it will work. That's BS though.

[LinkinPrime]

I'm hoping...I'm pretty much in the beginning still...so I have a lot left to do. I guess I could always try to delete the DLC and re-add it as a last resort.

[munch]

I can't get the 3rd mission in Knothole island to activate...just finished the rain, then tried doing the last mission there and it wouldn't activate...so I walked around for about 2 hours doing other stuff...mainly searching for stuff to trade at that one store and I kept coming back every few minutes and the damn 3rd mission won't activate :bomb:

Have you tried standing still for a few moments. I know sometimes the gold trail wouldn't show up until I stopped moving.

[ZForce915]

Hey guys I'm going to be on tonight and was wondering if anyone would be interested in Co-oping with me to help me get some of these achievements that I have left.

Here is a list of the achievements that I need:
The Romantic
The Hunter (yes I don't know where the hell there are any bunnies)
The Gargoyle
The Teaser
The Property Magnate (Is there a good property to sell for this one?)
The Executioner
The Gambler
The Black Knight
The Duelist
The Sharpshooter
The Hoarder
The Goth
The Completionist
The Dollcatcher

Yes I know there are a lot but help with any of them would be awesome.

The Property Magnate - if you buy the house in Bowerstone Old Town called The Goodwill house (or something like that) it is easy to add some new furniture and resale for the achievement.

T

[LinkinPrime]

Have you tried standing still for a few moments. I know sometimes the gold trail wouldn't show up until I stopped moving.

Yup...that didnt' work. I'm tempted to start the game over :-(

[ZForce915]

Looking for dolls for the achievement, I have the hero doll and I might be getting the lucien doll, if you have any others to spare let me know. I'll trade or help where I can in exchange.

[UncannyG]

how does the achievement work? Do we need to have all the dolls or do we just need to have had them at one time?
I got Garth

[LinkinPrime]

As soon as you have them in your possession you get the achievement. So ideally, we could pass a whole set around to help each other.

I only have a Hero Doll.

[Wolve11]

How many keys do you have right now?

48

[LinkinPrime]

New Hero Doll Achievement Exchange thread....let's make this happen people:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211502

[blue_star_cadet]

Is there a secure way to get a hold of the Fable II CE DLC? I know Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, made it available to everyone before the end of 2008, but I'm holding off on buying an unopened CE of the game because of the missing DLC card issue. Or am I SOL?

[LinkinPrime]

From what I remember it's just the Master Chief outfit and sword...not worth it, you'll end up changing outfits like you change your underwear. Just pick up the game now and enjoy it...it's awesome.

[JJSP]

Is that all the CE content is?

Big thanks to BigMac for hooking me up with a random free weapon (Master Flintlock Rifle) and 75K in gold. Definitely gives me a leg up starting out in the game.

Started playing this the other night, and I'm loving it so far. I've only done a few of the early quests (I'm traversing Wellspring now with the abbott's daughter), but I like what I've played. I've already got a wife (Alex) and with the money Mac gave me, will be buying a better house than the gypsy camp soon.

[LinkinPrime]

Now that you mention it there may have been an additional dungeon...not sure what it's called though or what kind of stuff you can find in it.

[sj41]

Now that you mention it there may have been an additional dungeon...not sure what it's called though or what kind of stuff you can find in it.You're right, I forgot about it even though I've been walking around with my Master Chief gear often. Does anybody know where I can find the dungeon? I'm interested in checking it out.

[Razzuel]

You're right, I forgot about it even though I've been walking around with my Master Chief gear often. Does anybody know where I can find the dungeon? I'm interested in checking it out.

Go to Bloodstone. Then proceed to the docks and walk all the way out to the very end of the pier. There should be a rippling circle in the water in front of the pier, where you can dive underwater and enter the dungeon.

I am not sure what is in it though because I never bothered to enter it haha.

[mkernan]

Go to Bloodstone. Then proceed to the docks and walk all the way out to the very end of the pier. There should be a rippling circle in the water in front of the pier, where you can dive underwater and enter the dungeon.

I am not sure what is in it though because I never bothered to enter it haha.

I think you get a weapon called The Wreckager in there, but I haven't been down there yet.... completely forgot about it.

[Rei no Otaku]

Oh shit, I completely forgot about that dungeon. I'm going to go check it out.

[ZForce915]

Does anyone have the dreadlocks card? I need that to open a demon door

[JJSP]

I'm having so much fun with this game. My only disappointment is that it feels really short - I checked out the Fable wiki and found I've already done about half of the quests.

My character has already had three wives, and they've all met "unfortunate" demises. The first was Alex, though she just happened to be attacked by bandits while I was leading her into the woods. The second was a housewife in Oaksomething, and though she was nice and gave me gifts, I led her to her favorite place near the windmill and force pushed her off of a cliff. The third was a random wench in Bowerstone who fell victim to the augment of my sword, and upon having my baby, encountered several unpleasant zombies that may have been conjured by yours truly.

[grundy]

I used the sun key to enter the tomb and found some statues. The first one was the "chicken" stance, so I used that gesture and it broke.

OK, the second one seems to require the "point and laugh" gesture. EVERY time I use it, the statue knocks me back. I've tried sustaining it, and getting it in the green area, but I'm still pushed back.

Any one else having/had this problem, or am I obviously doing something wrong?

[mkernan]

I used the sun key to enter the tomb and found some statues. The first one was the "chicken" stance, so I used that gesture and it broke.

OK, the second one seems to require the "point and laugh" gesture. EVERY time I use it, the statue knocks me back. I've tried sustaining it, and getting it in the green area, but I'm still pushed back.

Any one else having/had this problem, or am I obviously doing something wrong?

I think I did the same thing, but it ended up wanting just the regular laugh.

[Sharp Katana]

finally got 1100/1100. DLC was okay, kind of short. I had the most trouble finding the damn regal purple dye!

[jalu6]

I got this for Christmas, but just started playing it a few days ago. Having a great time so far. Just a few quick questions.

When it comes to leveling up skills, I'm mostly a melee guy but would like a nice backup when it comes to spells. Should I go for all the level 1 Will skills or should I just focus on maxing out just one or two? Will I get enough XP over the course of the game to max this stuff out?

Also, I'm currently 3 star woodchopping and 4 star Blacksmithing and I'm at the point of the game where I got the first hero (Oakvale). I haven't seen Bartending show up yet. Does anyone know at what point it is available? My 3 wives are starting to get expensive.

[jlarlee]

Just curious what is the play through time on this if you stick pretty much to advancing the story? Also how much time does the knothole expansion add.

[Over easy]

I got this for Christmas, but just started playing it a few days ago. Having a great time so far. Just a few quick questions.

When it comes to leveling up skills, I'm mostly a melee guy but would like a nice backup when it comes to spells. Should I go for all the level 1 Will skills or should I just focus on maxing out just one or two? Will I get enough XP over the course of the game to max this stuff out?

Also, I'm currently 3 star woodchopping and 4 star Blacksmithing and I'm at the point of the game where I got the first hero (Oakvale). I haven't seen Bartending show up yet. Does anyone know at what point it is available? My 3 wives are starting to get expensive.

Focus on one or two spells. Enemies get a lot stronger than your level 1 spells. But after awhile, I just stick to regular melee for close combat and sniping when they're approaching me. I didn't level up past 2nd or 3rd level of spells.

[Sharp Katana]

Just curious what is the play through time on this if you stick pretty much to advancing the story? Also how much time does the knothole expansion add.

the expansion adds about 2 hours. There are 3 quests.

[strongpimphand]

I got this for Christmas, but just started playing it a few days ago. Having a great time so far. Just a few quick questions.

When it comes to leveling up skills, I'm mostly a melee guy but would like a nice backup when it comes to spells. Should I go for all the level 1 Will skills or should I just focus on maxing out just one or two? Will I get enough XP over the course of the game to max this stuff out?

Also, I'm currently 3 star woodchopping and 4 star Blacksmithing and I'm at the point of the game where I got the first hero (Oakvale). I haven't seen Bartending show up yet. Does anyone know at what point it is available? My 3 wives are starting to get expensive.
when it came to will, i focused on elect and fire.

and honestly, you can get more done if you focus on your firing skills (i rock the long bow/arrow and when i learned how to do head shots....it was over!!!!!!!)

[JJSP]

Bartending should show up after "The Bargain" quest (I think it's one or two after you meet Hannah".

As far as spells go, I started on building up Inferno and Force Push. I got an excellent rifle from a CAG, and find myself using Force Push to keep them at bay while firing shots off with the rifle.

[LJWhite23]

Does anyone know how to find a spouse who has disappeared when I returned from "The Spire" mission? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Sharp Katana]

Does anyone know how to find a spouse who has disappeared when I returned from "The Spire" mission? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Have you tried checking your family?

Press start > Quests/Maps > Family, you should be able to see a list of your family members. If you click on their name you can set them as your target.

[jlarlee]

the expansion adds about 2 hours. There are 3 quests.

cool and how long is the main quest?

[ZForce915]

Has anyone else had a 5 star economy suddenly plummet to 1 star for seemingly no reason? I own almost everything in the Bowerstone Market and it is still a 1 star economy. I buy stuff from time to time, I've lowered the cost of rent on some houses and still only 1 star.

[Wolve11]

when it came to will, i focused on elect and fire.

and honestly, you can get more done if you focus on your firing skills (i rock the long bow/arrow and when i learned how to do head shots....it was over!!!!!!!)

You definitely don't need headshots when you get the Enforcer - one shot kill on those annoying ninja types. Its a legendary weapon you have to find though.

[sj41]

Has anyone else had a 5 star economy suddenly plummet to 1 star for seemingly no reason? I own almost everything in the Bowerstone Market and it is still a 1 star economy. I buy stuff from time to time, I've lowered the cost of rent on some houses and still only 1 star.I'm not sure, but I don't think I quite understand the economy. Anybody have a link to an explanation of it? If you have all the prices and rent at 100%, will that make the economy go down?

I've got a temple of shadows question for those that have completed it:

I've got about 2500 points from sacrificing, so now I need to make a super evil sacrifice. I tried a monk at 12:50 am, and had no luck. What did everybody else do? I already sacrificed my spouse, but I can remarry and use them if that's what it takes.

[Sharp Katana]

cool and how long is the main quest?

the 3 new quests is your main quest.

[bs000]

I've got a temple of shadows question for those that have completed it:

I've got about 2500 points from sacrificing, so now I need to make a super evil sacrifice. I tried a monk at 12:50 am, and had no luck. What did everybody else do? I already sacrificed my spouse, but I can remarry and use them if that's what it takes.

I sacrificed my spouse. Get married again and sacrifice them during the right hour.

[snack]

Does anyone have the Lucien doll? I asked in the other thread, but I figure this one is looked at more often?

[JJSP]

Anyone need a Hammerthyst? :)

[jlarlee]

the 3 new quests is your main quest.

Sorry Imeant as in the non DLC main quest. I just beat this today

[xDARKx Knight]

Ive just ordered Fable II (been unsure to get it for ages because its not really my type of game to be honest), got it for £12 :)...

So i will be picking up the DLC, seeing as i saved money on the main game.

Erm....has anyone got a spare pub game code that i can have. Appreciated :)

[Callandor]

Would anyone be willing to help me out with the coop expression and combat achievements quick some night this week? I could help out with some other stuff in return, if needed.

[jalu6]

Over the weekend, i was trying to explain to someone who doesn't like RPGs or Medieval type stuff why they would like this game, and about halfway through he conversation, it hit me. The game this is most similar to that I could think to explain was Bully.

Seriously, think about it. Bully with swords and an awesome treasure hunting dog.

[CocheseUGA]

Wait...Bully is like Fable? Damn, will have to buy that game now.

[Jesse_Dylan]

Over the weekend, i was trying to explain to someone who doesn't like RPGs or Medieval type stuff why they would like this game, and about halfway through he conversation, it hit me. The game this is most similar to that I could think to explain was Bully.

Seriously, think about it. Bully with swords and an awesome treasure hunting dog.

Actually, you're right. There really are a striking number of similarities.

I have to say that I felt more involved in the Bully story. That's on one hand; on the other, Bully had its frustrating moments, of which there were few to none in Fable 2. I did very much like both games, but while I could replay Fable 2, Bully I could not (I tried playing the Scholarship Edition and it just didn't grab me anymore).

Then again, they both had their problems, and I think the level of polish was higher in Bully.

I'd love a sequel to Bully. And Fable, for that matter (I'm avoiding the downloadable content because my character doesn't have anymore abilities to learn. Feels like it takes the fun out of it since experience is totally useless, and I've already got so much stored up anyway.)

[ianoid]

I made the mistake of choosing the needs of the many upon ending the main quest and I lost my Dog. Any way to get a new one? I'm guessing that the answer is no.

[ianoid]

I only have 4 Dolls, but I have the Dollcatcher Achievement. I have Hammer, Garth, Hero and Theresa. I have extra Garth/Hero dolls.

I also have 1100/1100, so...yeah. Time to go get 1000/1000 in Tomb Raider Underworld.

To get all of the points, do you have to play through the game multiple times? That is, choose the "needs of the few," then "the needs of the many" in different play throughs?

[Over easy]

To get all of the points, do you have to play through the game multiple times? That is, choose the "needs of the few," then "the needs of the many" in different play throughs?

No. Just save before you choose. Then choose each to unlock the achievement. When you see the notice that you have the achievement, then restart the game.

[mkernan]

No. Just save before you choose. Then choose each to unlock the achievement. When you see the notice that you have the achievement, then restart the game.

Damnit. I really should have done that. =(

[dropbearGSH]

Did anyone else think that the choice at the end was pretty easy to make? The dog is definitely the most useful reward, money is pretty easy to get by the end the end of the game anyway.

[LinkinPrime]

I may have found out why I can't do the last quest in Knothole...I checked the lionhead forums...supposedly I have to unlock Bloodstone before the 3rd quest activates. I have no idea where Bloodstone is at...anyone know of a good Fable II map I can check, I just want to unlock it quickly to get the last mission completed so I can get all the goods.

[ianoid]

I may have found out why I can't do the last quest in Knothole...I checked the lionhead forums...supposedly I have to unlock Bloodstone before the 3rd quest activates. I have no idea where Bloodstone is at...anyone know of a good Fable II map I can check, I just want to unlock it quickly to get the last mission completed so I can get all the goods.

Bloodstone is a fun place. It's where I got married the first time and set up shop. Lots of hoes and gigilos and lesbians. Good place to do the sex party achievement. I think I'll play the game through again as a girl and marry one of the lesbians there. But then can I have kids with another woman in the game? They have good weapons and augments there too.

(SPOILER ALERT)

Dangit I did save but I then saved over it without redoing the choices. Wish I had, I feel like it's pointless to wander the land finishing the last quests without my dog! I guess it's encouragement to replay as I mentioned above.

Does anyone think it's worth getting the guide for the game? I've spent alot of time with it, finished the game, done most of the quests. I doubt it has that much to offer, aside from saving me time finding the demon doors and statues and such. I am a collector, so I would enjoy having it anyway, but I could wait for a price drop until long after I've lost interest in the game.

[Callandor]

I may have found out why I can't do the last quest in Knothole...I checked the lionhead forums...supposedly I have to unlock Bloodstone before the 3rd quest activates. I have no idea where Bloodstone is at...anyone know of a good Fable II map I can check, I just want to unlock it quickly to get the last mission completed so I can get all the goods.

You unlock Bloodstone about 2/3 of the way through the main quest, right after the time skip in the Spire when you resuce Garth once you have the Hero of Will achievement.

[LinkinPrime]

Damn...I just barely rescued the first hero...the big girl with the hammer. Oh well...it's cool.

[ebiya]

Damn...I just barely rescued the first hero...the big girl with the hammer. Oh well...it's cool.

so did i, im borrowing the game from a friend. Hammer is a bbw

[LinkinPrime]

so did i, im borrowing the game from a friend. Hammer is a bbw

:lol:

[xDARKx Knight]

Im in the same place as you two...just helped Hammer.

Ive gotta say i love this game! Im enjoying it more than Fallout 3 tbh. So glad i purchased it and for £12 im very happy!

Looking forward to getting the DLC aswell!

[KingBroly]

You should wait until you beat the game to decide if the DLC is for you or not.

[xDARKx Knight]

Yeh i will be doing :)
Not dropping 800 points just like that!

[saunderscowie]

I'm thinking of picking this up again soon, I bought it on release and finished the majority of the game in like a couple of days. Traded it in towards Gears 2.

But I wouldn't mind going back and finishing it off completely, getting the dlc and waiting for future dlc releases.

[xDARKx Knight]

I bet you regret that now lol...

Fable II for Gears 2 :wall:

[Chemicalviper]

I got the game yesterday from a cag'er, berfore i rented it. Played a solid 3 hours last night. This one of the few games I am actually running around having fun doing the side quests and taking my time.

Although I can't seem to get good, I keep staying right in the middle. Despite doing all the "good actions" in quests and freeing slaves - it doesn't really seem to budge, any suggestions? I am pure tho which makes me look slim until I put points into dmg multiplier

[mkernan]

I got the game yesterday from a cag'er, berfore i rented it. Played a solid 3 hours last night. This one of the few games I am actually running around having fun doing the side quests and taking my time.

Although I can't seem to get good, I keep staying right in the middle. Despite doing all the "good actions" in quests and freeing slaves - it doesn't really seem to budge, any suggestions? I am pure tho which makes me look slim until I put points into dmg multiplier

Donating to the temple of light repeatedly is a good way to become more good.

[Chemicalviper]

its weird that store bought items can do more dmg than these legendary weapons (except daichi) - unless these augments are that amazing. This rising sun for 10k is weak as compared to master katanas. Wish weapons were more valuable for the quest type

[popular penguin]

Donating to the temple of light repeatedly is a good way to become more good.

i think its faster and easier if u give money to the bums

[JJSP]

The Temple Of Light is FUBAR in my game. Whoops.

The Ghoul augment (regain health with weapon strikes) is my favorite.

[sj41]

The Temple Of Light is FUBAR in my game. Whoops.

The Ghoul augment (regain health with weapon strikes) is my favorite.That sounds like something I need, where did you find that at?

[JJSP]

That sounds like something I need, where did you find that at?
The Stonecutter in Bowerstone Market sells them, but it's apparently random as to when they show up. It's a 4-star augment, and Google says it increases in frequency once you've gotten to Westcliff. It actually takes HP from enemies and gives them to you - I bought mine very early in the game (dumb luck, I guess) and it pretty much eliminated the need for potions for much of the early part of the game. I've got several higher-level swords, but I still go back to my master steel sword that does less damage but has the ghoul augment.

[DarkNessBear]

I've played this game for the first couple of hours, but found it really dull and not really fun. I was trying to be a "rogue" type character (doesn't seem to be happening). Is there something I should do differently to make the game more enjoyable?

*never mind I played some more, it's pretty fun.

[Chemicalviper]

DAMNIT. I saved the game before the very ending, and was gonna go thru all the alternative endings using the save checkpoint. But the bastard game saved immediately after I choose one ending. FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[emg28]

DAMNIT. I saved the game before the very ending, and was gonna go thru all the alternative endings using the save checkpoint. But the bastard game saved immediately after I choose one ending. FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Weird. I was able to restart even after I made a choice and was halfway through the last cutscene. My only mistake was choosing "the needs of the many" last and now I have no dog.

During the last couple of hours in the game, my 6-year old son started watching me play. He liked how the dog would help me find treasure and warn me when the "bad guys" were near. So we were both shocked when the dog bit the bullet. Fable 2 might have horribly scarred my son for life. :lol:

I still need to finish getting the remaining achievements and get the KHI DLC. Luckily, I was able to get the LE guide at BB for a penny.

[ZForce915]

Is anyone just about to get the executioner achievement? I didn't realize that I missed out on this and can't go back to get it. Other than the Knothole island DLC stuff and the Gargoyle achievement this is all I need.

[KingBroly]

I already have the Executioner Achievement, but I think I can still help you get it. It doesn't take too long to get either if you just start a new game. Anyway, hit me up with a FR and I will see if I can help you out, okay?

[lvjordan238]

ZForce- send me a FR. I can give you the Gargoyle achievement.

BTW Can someone help me with the Executioner? I destroyed the Temple of Shadows.

[phantomfriar2002]

A few questions I have for my fellow CAGs:

1. Is the Spire the midway point or a little bit beyond? Are there any tasks I should do before doing the Spire (I already started Westcliff Development, got married, had 1 baby, and finished a few of the side quests like Cold Comfort Farmer, Defender of Light, Slave Trader and another which I forgot).

2. I assume there must be some kind of achievement for this incentive, but just a few hours into playing the game, after buying my first house, I received 25000 gold -- I believe from another online player. Is this a glitch or is it something that player was doing that gave him an achievement for donating to me? Either way, I was glad to have it though, b/c I instantly upgraded my weapons.

3. What's the best way to lose weight? I guess I ate too many apple pie fillings for health regeneration, because I basically look like Dom DeLuise with an axe!

[mzbagel]

Eat celery and nothing but celery.

[ZForce915]

A few questions I have for my fellow CAGs:

1. Is the Spire the midway point or a little bit beyond? Are there any tasks I should do before doing the Spire (I already started Westcliff Development, got married, had 1 baby, and finished a few of the side quests like Cold Comfort Farmer, Defender of Light, Slave Trader and another which I forgot).

2. I assume there must be some kind of achievement for this incentive, but just a few hours into playing the game, after buying my first house, I received 25000 gold -- I believe from another online player. Is this a glitch or is it something that player was doing that gave him an achievement for donating to me? Either way, I was glad to have it though, b/c I instantly upgraded my weapons.

3. What's the best way to lose weight? I guess I ate too many apple pie fillings for health regeneration, because I basically look like Dom DeLuise with an axe!

1) Use all the XP you can before entering the spire, you'll see why later.

2) Gifting something to another player is an achievement, you got some gold and he got an achievement for doing so. You can do the same thing the next time you see an orb in your town with the name of someone on your friends list on it. Interact with that orb, send a gift and get an achievement

3) As the poster above said, celery and nothing but celery takes away weight gain. You can see it in the stats for the item as Fatness -1.0% (or more depending on the type)

[mkernan]

A few questions I have for my fellow CAGs:
3. What's the best way to lose weight? I guess I ate too many apple pie fillings for health regeneration, because I basically look like Dom DeLuise with an axe!

Also, if you do end up getting the DLC, there are weight loss potions sold on Knothole Island.

[bs000]

2. I assume there must be some kind of achievement for this incentive, but just a few hours into playing the game, after buying my first house, I received 25000 gold -- I believe from another online player. Is this a glitch or is it something that player was doing that gave him an achievement for donating to me? Either way, I was glad to have it though, b/c I instantly upgraded my weapons.



I randomly give out gold to wandering orbs sometimes. It's fun. I guess I'm not the only one.

[phantomfriar2002]

I randomly give out gold to wandering orbs sometimes. It's fun. I guess I'm not the only one.

It's certainly appreciated :)

[guyver2077]

what achivements can be unlocked by just joining someones game? can anyone help me get The Gargoyle and anything else I may be missing?

[ZForce915]

I need The Bibliophile, will trade for the Dollcatcher achievement

[hendrickx]

i think its faster and easier if u give money to the bums

The way I did it was walk up to my wife and giver her 500,000 gold. Instant full good and happy family.

[Dijital]

Wow I just beat this game and overall I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the ending. I hope I made the right choice. I chose Love, can I got back and choose the others still?

EDIT: Nevermind I found a way to get all the three of the achievements :)

Wow I did a lot of gaming today. Beat both Bioshock and Fable 2 today:) Yey!

[chubbyninja1319]

Wow I just beat this game and overall I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the ending. I hope I made the right choice. I chose Love, can I got back and choose the others still?

EDIT: Nevermind I found a way to get all the three of the achievements :)

Wow I did a lot of gaming today. Beat both Bioshock and Fable 2 today:) Yey!

Congrats, today was a good day!

[pimpster4183]

I just got the game about a week ago and I'm hooked on it.. I randomly give out bottles of wine and beer to orbs wandering around lol.. What's the best way to make money on the game off of real estate?

[grundy]

What's the best way to make money on the game off of real estate?

May not be the BEST way, but probably the fastest.

Buy! Buy! Buy! Basically purchase every building you can afford and jack up the rent. Yes you will be a jerk - an evil jerk because this will affect your alignment and/or your purity. And some of the residents will complain about how high the rent is, so you can either evict them or kill them and rent out to another sucker...er tenant :twisted:

And when you're not playing the game, the rent will still accumulate which means in theory that if you have a house that rents for $100 a month (game time), don't play Fable II for a week, next time you play, there will be roughly $700 waiting for you. Don't hold me to that equation, but you get the idea. One time I came back to a game, there was over $100,000 in uncollected rent.

Keep in mind that you need to be connected to XBOX Live for this to happen

[saunderscowie]

I ordered this on Thursday I had it on release but I sold it after finishing the main story. It will probably arrive morning (took a little while because of Easter). I'm looking forward to playing it again I still got a few side quests left, I might get Knothole island and the new DLC sounds interesting.

I wonder how much money i'm going to earn when I first turn the game on... not played it since November and I owned alot of stores.

[Quillion]

Does anyone still play this? I picked it up used a few days ago, and am loving it. Add me if you do, I need to work through some coop achievements.

[KingBroly]

13 New Achievements Incoming

The Nutcracker (10g)
Score 25 groin shots, or see another Hero do so.

The Paramour (20g)
Make love 25 times, or see another Hero do so.

The Concierge (30g)
Open all the Demon Doors in Albion, or see another Hero do so.

The Visionary (50g)
Take a look into the future, or see another Hero do so.

The Con Artist (25g)
Find all 10 of Murgo's statuettes, or see another Hero do so.

The Howler (10g)
Scare five people while dressed as a balverine, or see another Hero do so.

The Ghastly Jester (10g)
Make five people laugh while dressed as a hobbe, or see another Hero do so.

The Repugnant (10g)
Disgust five people while dressed as a hollow man, or see another Hero do so.

The Gladiator (30g)
Score a total high score of 20,000 points or more in the Colosseum, or see another Hero do so.

The Multiplicator (20g)
Achieve a multiplier of 10 or more in the Colosseum, or see another Hero do so.

The Combatant (20g)
Defeat the necromancer in the Colosseum, or see another Hero do so.

The Fowl Player (10g)
Dress as a chicken and kick five chickens during the Colosseum battles, or see another Hero do so.

The Colourist (15g)
Collect the dyes hidden in Murgo's magical items, or see another Hero do so.

[saunderscowie]

Are these with the new DLC? Looking forward to picking it up.

[KingBroly]

A couple don't seem necessary. One might require co-op if you've done everything.

[life.exe]

Is there a way to get my dog back yet? I didnt unlock any Demon Doors yet and I know some of them require the dog to open them.

[TC]

Hammer is a bbw

:lol:

More Fable II DLC is always welcome.