Fable II - Gen Discussion & Info

[KingBroly]

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.

Buy Knothole Island

[LinkinPrime]

Liking the new achievements. Have they said when the new DLC is supposed to drop?

[Quillion]

Sometime in May is the most precise they've been thus far.

[arcane93]

I just hope the new DLC doesn't have any goddamn flit switches. Man, those things pissed me off. And it seemed like incredibly lazy design too -- "What should we do here to make this part more difficult? I know, more flit switches!"

[Quillion]

I wasn't ever annoyed by them, maybe I just haven't been in enough dungeons. Where did you notice this annoying preponderance?

[emg28]

I wasn't ever annoyed by them, maybe I just haven't been in enough dungeons. Where did you notice this annoying preponderance?

Buy Knothole Island


;)

[DarkKenpachi]

I really need to play this, bought it day one and never played it. collector's edition sitting right there in my rack. I did open it up though to make sure everything was there.

[gunm]

560 pts for See the Future? That's an odd price. I'll prolly pick it up. Molyneux and his something-about-AI-secret he's hyping.

[arcane93]

I wasn't ever annoyed by them, maybe I just haven't been in enough dungeons. Where did you notice this annoying preponderance?

You obviously haven't played Knothole Island yet.

[greatscot]

You obviously haven't played Knothole Island yet.

Agreed. That was just ridiculous.

[life.exe]

Buy Knothole Island

I already did, I dont remember getting my dog back though. Maybe I rushed through it too quickly...

[KingBroly]

I already did, I dont remember getting my dog back though. Maybe I rushed through it too quickly...

You clearly missed the Tomb on the far back left, didn't you?

[budz]

Check it out http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/977/977423p1.html

[decrot]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173092

[dracula]

I really enjoyed the first Fable. Yes, it was easy, but enjoyable.


I havent played teh original in ages, but iirc the last battle was ass hard, it took me a few tries to beat the final boss, and I am pretty good at games, got through ninja gaiden for the original xbox without too much trouble

[chubbyninja1319]

With the free gold this weekend, I'd really like to get some of the online achievements. Anybody willing to help me out? I'd be more than willing to give a couple million gold for the trouble.

I need the 3 co-op achievements, the doll collector, and the sacrifice 10 achievement (I can't get this one now).

[bs000]

The co-op achievements are much easier to do in local co-op if you have a second controller

[KamikazeSim]

Fable II is $30 at Best Buy today. Would you say it is worth $30. I didn't want to buy it when it was $60 but half off looks pretttttty tempting.

[dubbfoolio]

Joystiq's game of the year.

[KamikazeSim]

That is what they think...I want to know THE PEOPLE'S OPINION! Lol. Had a Rock moment right then.

[HotShotX]

I wouldn't. I borrowed that game from SynGamer and played the whole thing for free, and by the time I got to the end, I still felt ripped off.

$10 at most, honestly.

~HotShotX

[Scorch]

Take your $30, add $30 more, and buy Fallout 3.

[Poor2More]

I bought it at $60 on day one. I really enjoyed it, much better then the first Fable. The world is a pretty good size (too contained for my taste at times). Definitly not my game of the year, but top 5 Xbox game of 2008. no doubt. I would pick it up in a heart beat at $30, and if you dont mind a used copy, go to gamestop and get it for $22 w/coupon

[Poor2More]

Take your $30, add $30 more, and buy Fallout 3.

This is the answer

[gareman]

Its a charming game, but I just couldn't get myself to like it and even played it for over 10 hours.

[Hybrid5006]

You can probably find it cheaper here on CAG... I got the collector's edition (without the DLC or the paper cover) for $20 shipped on here. =)

[Randolph4233]

Fable II is $30 at Best Buy today. Would you say it is worth $30. I didn't want to buy it when it was $60 but half off looks pretttttty tempting.

Yes I highly recommend it. I love that game. It didn't get more awesome press from video game website and magazines because it was overshadowed by other awesome games that came out in November and December last year. Had it been released last summer, you would have heard much more about it.
I bought the game when it was $60 and I plan on buying the two expansion packs for it as well. It's not flawless, but it's a lot of fun and a must have at $30. Do yourself a favor, free up a weekend and let this game take over. You won't be sorry. Hope this helps!

[evilguy69]

sure it's worth it. you'll need to play it looking forward to it and not like it's a bargain title - then you will get your money out of it, plus $30 is as cheap as it will get for a long time

[Nebenator]

$60? Yes.
$30? HELL YEAAAHHH!

I realy love that game.

[sociopharm02]

It is worth it. The people saying that Fallout 3 is better are absolutely correct (one of my favorites of all time), but since you did not ask us to list all the games we liked better I wont do that. I played Fable 2 all the way through and had a great time at it. 30 dollars is a good deal although buying it on here is probably a better deal. I have seen multiple posts for 20-25.

[Luftwaffles08]

While I do agree that Fallout 3 is both a better game and a better value, there's no way Fable II isn't worth 30 bucks. I got mine through Goozex and it has held my attention much more than I thought it would.

[KamikazeSim]

Well I dominated Fallout 3 back in Oct/Nov. But I picked up Fable 2 anyway with MLB 09 The Show as well. My undergrad graduation is this Friday and I wanted something to play to celebrate. Gonna dominate in Albion as well as with my Mariners. ^_^ Thanks for the input you guys.

[antlp89]

No. Repetitive and pointless battle system. (No blocking/strategy required)

[SynGamer]

No death penalty = no difficulty = no fun. Add repetitive combat and an absolutely HORRIBLE ending and you have a game worth no more than $20, max, and that's IF you find the game interesting.

[Luftwaffles08]

No death penalty = no difficulty = no fun. Add repetitive combat and an absolutely HORRIBLE ending and you have a game worth no more than $20, max, and that's IF you find the game interesting.


How many times did you die in Fallout 3? Honestly? The combat in that wasn't exactly deep either. Enter Vats-->Aim for Head-->Kill without taking damage-->Wash, Rinse, Repeat.

And Fallout 3's ending wasn't stellar either. Although maybe they'll write a real one for Broken Steel.

[kennistond]

I say Yes.

[mitch079]

I'm waiting for it to drop to $20 or less. But, I do that with 99% of games anyway.

[Nealocus123]

Depends on what you like.

I had a pretty good time with it but after getting most of the achievements and the best weapons I got bored quick. As other people mentioned though the lack of a death penalty makes the game pretty easy. For $30 you can get the game, then dish out an extra $20 for all the DLC which adds a pretty good amount onto the game.

[SynGamer]

How many times did you die in Fallout 3? Honestly? The combat in that wasn't exactly deep either. Enter Vats-->Aim for Head-->Kill without taking damage-->Wash, Rinse, Repeat.

And Fallout 3's ending wasn't stellar either. Although maybe they'll write a real one for Broken Steel.
yes,l Fallout 3 had VATS, but when you're being attacked by 10 glowing ghouls and you run out of AP after killing 4, you can't rely on VATS anymore. I died a few times in Fallout 3 because either 1. my health was low and i walked into an ambush or 2. The enemies outnumbered/overpowered me. I'd also like to point out the ridiculousness of having to spam 'Love' 10 times to get someone to love you or 'Fear' 10 times to frighten people in Fable II. In Fallout 3, it's your choices that actually affect peoples opinions of you, not spamming them the same thing over and over until they do what you want.

Story wise, Fallout 3 is MUCH better, simple as that.

[Thomas96]

I think its worth 29.99, but I just rather buy it for 19.99.

[KamikazeSim]

Ok here is another question: should I take back Fable 2 and just pay $30 more for Killzone 2? I need a new MP game. GOW2 isn't doing it for me.

[HotShotX]

Maybe I'm a bit of a purist, but this is Cheap Ass Gamer, I frankly don't think any of us should be paying more than $20 tops for ANY game.

~HotShotX

[smarkbran]

Maybe I'm a bit of a purist, but this is Cheap Ass Gamer, I frankly don't think any of us should be paying more than $20 tops for ANY game.

~HotShotX
Agreed..BUT those are unrealistic goals for some games...I have played this at a friends house and I plan on picking this one up, probably used with the Gamestop coupon with a trade in. Its not the best game ever but its worth the price to me.

[SynGamer]

Ok here is another question: should I take back Fable 2 and just pay $30 more for Killzone 2? I need a new MP game. GOW2 isn't doing it for me.
Yes. KZ2 = awesome fun. Played this last weekend with a friend for 4 hours straight, had a blast the entire time.

[Luftwaffles08]

Story wise, Fallout 3 is MUCH better, simple as that.

I don't disagree with you on the story. All around, I fully believe Fallout 3 is the better game. But as for value, don't you have to agree that Fable 2 is worth 30 bucks? I mean, the Op: Anchorage and the Pitt were worth 20, and that gave you maybe 6 hours of playtime.

[gindias]

Its not worth $30, I was stoked to get this one and pissed after about an hour into it. The weapon/armor options are what did it for me. Also combat is a joke like others have said. Quests are not tricky or even interesting, and I just couldnt get into the story at all. After playing the 1st Fable I had high hopes for this one and it turned out to be a real big gooey stinky $60 turd.

[decrot]

I think its worth 30 bucks. Just make sure you turn your online off for that game. or you'll be bombarded by people asking for red dragons

[SynGamer]

I don't disagree with you on the story. All around, I fully believe Fallout 3 is the better game. But as for value, don't you have to agree that Fable 2 is worth 30 bucks? I mean, the Op: Anchorage and the Pitt were worth 20, and that gave you maybe 6 hours of playtime.
PM hyped this game so much that by the time i played it, i felt as though half the features and promises were missing. It's too repetitive, there's no challenge, and the story is bland (ending is horrible as i said), so no, i don't agree that it's worth $30. To each their own but my opinion stands at no, definitely not worth $30...

[Luftwaffles08]

PM hyped this game so much that by the time i played it, i felt as though half the features and promises were missing. It's too repetitive, there's no challenge, and the story is bland (ending is horrible as i said), so no, i don't agree that it's worth $30. To each their own but my opinion stands at no, definitely not worth $30...


Maybe it helps that I waited more than a year to get it and only played the first Fable for a little bit. I really had no expectations for it until it came from Goozex.

And yeah. I almost laughed when the ending came.

[freshzen]

Joystiq's game of the year.

They picked Fable II over Metal Gear Solid 4, Gears of War 2, Fallout 3, and probably a few other games that are far better? Seriously Fable II is a rental at best and I'm honestly enjoying Two Worlds just as much. If Two Worlds wasn't so broken I'd like it a lot more--way more to explore and I don't have to worry about visiting my wife or dancing for people =\

Fable II is fun for less than a week, so I don't consider that worth buying, worth renting though.

[foxdvd]

Short answer....Hell YES!!!

We can play all sorts of "SO AND SO GAME IS BETTER"

Fable 2 is a great game, that only suffers from lofty expectations. The game developer has a big mouth, and nothing he promises ever lives up to the hype. I always picture the first time he is with a lady, and about to have sex, how he must really get her pumped up. She probably thinks she is about to have a 6 hour, 14 orgasms experience with John Holmes. I would love to get her opinion after sex. Even if he was good, I am sure there are women out there who think he sucks, just because they were expecting A LOT more.

Fable 2 is a fun, sometimes brilliant action RPG.

1: Brilliant start. The first hour of the game is almost Disney magical.

2: Leveling up your character is fun, though by the end of the game every aspect is maxed out, which takes away from the idea of a "customized" character.

3: Art direction and settings are inspired and enveloping.

4: Final boss a let down to be sure, but leaves an uneasy feeling that almost works in spite of.

5: A little on the easy side, with Boss battles almost to easy.

6: Some of the side quest are BAD, but others fun...almost like real life.

Really, this is a great game for 30 bucks.

[Dzamboni]

It's a great game, but a rental due to the short length and limited replay value.

[dubbfoolio]

I think it comes down to what your cheapness level is, do you play everything, did you play and like fable 1? honestly it's a triple A title and I'm sure it's worth $60 to most. I rented it from gamefly and got everything I needed from it in about 2 weeks. But if I bought it for $30 I wouldn't have been upset. They're giving lots of support through DLC, and I didn't do everything there was to do, and you can always flip it for like a 1000 points on Goozex.

[dubbfoolio]

They picked Fable II over Metal Gear Solid 4, Gears of War 2, Fallout 3, and probably a few other games that are far better? Seriously Fable II is a rental at best and I'm honestly enjoying Two Worlds just as much. If Two Worlds wasn't so broken I'd like it a lot more--way more to explore and I don't have to worry about visiting my wife or dancing for people =\

Fable II is fun for less than a week, so I don't consider that worth buying, worth renting though.

It wasn't my game of the year, but I could see how anybody might feel that way. They averaged the editorial staff's top 10 lists and Fable II showed up on everyone's list, but not at the top of any one list. In other words it's a fun game. I don't think you're going to be upset. The main quest is short if you blast through it but it's above average contentwise. I think Cheapy and Wombat considered it their xbox GOTY too.

[bg88]

I enjoyed the hell out of Fable 2. I would say it is definitely worth $30. However I cannot argue with those that suggest Fallout 3 as that game is awesome. One unfortunate truth about both games is that they both have terrible endings....but that seems to be par for the course these days.

[Luftwaffles08]

I enjoyed the hell out of Fable 2. I would say it is definitely worth $30. However I cannot argue with those that suggest Fallout 3 as that game is awesome. One unfortunate truth about both games is that they both have terrible endings....but that seems to be par for the course these days.

But don't worry, for the low low price of 800 Microsoft points, you can buy a new ending for Fallout 3!

[SharpRule]

I haven't played this game much yet, but I would buy it for this price if my buddy didn't already have it.

[Envoy JG]

Yes, it definitely worth $30. I bought it when it was $50 and do not regret it. After I beat GoW2 I'm going back to it especially since new DLC is coming soon.

[Xploited]

Yes, definitely get it. I loved it.

[Tigresa]

If you are the completionist type of RPG gamer than go for it, as you'll get a lot more out of it. But if you're the type that is mostly in it for the main storyline and a little somethin something only some of the time, you might feel it's short then. I LOVED this game and played it to death for $60 and it's one of my top Xbox 360 games. Plus they are still showing love and releasing DLC. Personally I'd say $30 is a steal for Fable II.

[SkeletonBrute]

I think it is worth $30, but no more.

[munch]

Oh my God yes. This game is great.

[CaptNink]

I think it's worth $30. I've been playing the game since January, and I have enjoyed it. It's a quirky little game infused with dry British wit. I wouldn't step over my own mother to play it, mind you, but it is worth playing. Especially for that price.

[rapsodist]

The OP only asked about Fable. What's with all the comparisons to Fallout? Are we only allowed to have one F title in our library or something?

Fable is definitely a fun game. The main criticisms I would level at it are its brevity, its glitches (which may be fixed by now), and its inability to match the charm of the first game. But it's a good effort all around that I'd give a 7.5/10.

I would give my recommendation at $30; however, knowing that it's part of an upcoming system bundle makes me think that the market will soon be seeing a good amount of secondhand but unplayed copies that will go for cheap.

[SumOG]

is it possible to get the new achievements if i dont buy the new pack?
can i get it thru "see other hero do so"
i dont have knothole island...will this be free?

[KingBroly]

If they did exactly what they did with Knothole Island and release a Premium and Free DLC pack, then yes. Otherwise, nope.

[Cheadyp]

How often are you paid rent for the houses you own when you are not playing? I get paid 61 gold every 5 minutes when I play, but when I got off for the night and then got back on in the morning, I only got 610 gold.

[KingBroly]

It's every 5 minutes in game but it uses a formula if you turn it off. So you do earn less money, but you still earn a lot of money.

[Sharp Katana]

I rented it through gamefly, finished the game in a week and bought it when knothole island was announced. Totally worth $30.

[emg28]

Maybe I'm a bit of a purist, but this is Cheap Ass Gamer, I frankly don't think any of us should be paying more than $20 tops for ANY game.

~HotShotX

Sometimes there is a game that you just want to play on day one or atleast shortly after it's release. I'm not saying that we should pay MSRP but I'm willing to pay more than $20 for some games. I payed $17 for Fable 2 (using GS credit, nonetheless) but would've had no problem paying $30 cash.

Maybe we should all just subscribe to GameFly and just have Cheapy shut down the site. :roll:

[bjstucker]

Beat the game earlier last week, plan to get the new DLC and beat Knothole next weekend :)

[KingBroly]

I'm kinda mad at Fable II right now. One of the Expression Statues glitched on me and now I can't finish that part of the game :(

I did manage to get The Chopper, though. What a useless Legendary Weapon that is. It still doesn't come close to my Axe of Disharmony.

[Cheadyp]

It's every 5 minutes in game but it uses a formula if you turn it off. So you do earn less money, but you still earn a lot of money.

Oh ok, makes sense. Do you know what the formula is that it uses when you are not playing?

[gunm]

I was hoping to get a free "see the future" code from mjr nelson, but looks like I'll have shell out the points. Rats. :p

[KingBroly]

Completed all of See the Future. All Main Quests. All Side Quests. All Achievements. Some thoughs.

The Good
- I really like the first mission. The atmosphere was awesome, and the enemies had a little bit more strategy to them than your regular bandit thugs.
- Lots of little nooks and crannies. I really enjoyed this part of Fable 2, and it seems like they made this part a lot better in the DLC.
- The costumes. They're pretty cool

The Bad
- The 3rd quest. No explanation needed.
- The Colourist Achievement, or more specifically, how to get the last dye needed for the Colourist Achievement. Holy crap.

Beyond that, nothing too eye-popping. The Colosseum is there, but it seems a bit too...short sighted I should say. A strict time limit isn't really necessary. Let me fight until I die, but with no items to use. Overall, it's a bit shorter than Knothole Island if you don't include the Colosseum. If you include the time it takes you to get the Colourist Achievement in the Colosseum, it could probably take you 3 hours of non-stop trying to get it.

Is it worth $7? If you bought Knothole Island, you bet. It's about the same amount of content, although shorter for $3 less. If you didn't buy Knothole Island, I'm sure you'll be happy without it, unless you really want a Dalmation or Husky dog.

[dallascowboys]

Anyone know if See the Future will stay at 560 or go back up to 800 after this week?

[Redrazorback]

Anyone know if See the Future will stay at 560 or go back up to 800 after this week?

As far as I know, this will be the regular price. Good thing too, since it's really too short to be worth more than that. I enjoyed it while it lasted though.

[saunderscowie]

I haven't bought either of the two DLC packs yet. Not sure I will. I wish they would just do a shivering isles type deal like what Oblivion got.

[sendme]

I didn't even know people still played this game.

[Darrith]

I thought the "See the Future" DLC was worth the points, even though it took me about 3 hours to complete everything.

Time control actually slows the timer down a ton in the coliseum if for some reason you can't get enough multipliers or make it to the necromancer in the time allotted (for the achievements).

I dug up two hero dolls as well. One near the shadow court in the snow globe, and one in the cursed skull where the statues come to life and attack.

I'm still missing 3 dolls though.

[whataboutbob?]

Im finally getting around to playing Fable 2 finally after a massive backlog. Looking forward to it, however ive got a question. Anybody got an unused collectors edition code that they want to sell or trade to me? i got the CE thru goozex and of course the code has already been used.

[KingBroly]

I thought See the Future was worth it, but the fact that it had 2 extra months of development time over Knothole Island and it had less content is a bit puzzling. If the village was interactive with the ability to manage the town through real estate and whatnot, it'd be better than Knothole by a mile.

[torifile]

I finally beat the game tonight. I quit playing about 4 months ago when we started to pack up for our move. I didn't realize how close I was to the end of the game. Even after all that time off, it was a satisfying ending. :) Now I've got to go back and try to finish off some more achievements. I've gotten nearly all of the big ones, I think. And I need to download the DLC.

[Sharp Katana]

did anyone manage to get the strawberry blonde dye? I'm having some trouble scoring exactly 1985 points.

[life.exe]

did anyone manage to get the strawberry blonde dye? I'm having some trouble scoring exactly 1985 points.

After you get the first two bears save and quit, load your game back up and you will have the third bear.

[Sharp Katana]

After you get the first two bears save and quit, load your game back up and you will have the third bear.

i just tried that. It didn't work, unless I'm doing something wrong ??

[Redrazorback]

i just tried that. It didn't work, unless I'm doing something wrong ??
You have to score exactly 1985 points in the colosseum. (The numbers on the first 2 bears were 19 and 85.) It doesn't matter if you finish with more points or not, just so long as you hit exactly 1985 at some point during the battle.

[arcane93]

You have to score exactly 1985 points in the colosseum. (The numbers on the first 2 bears were 19 and 85.) It doesn't matter if you finish with more points or not, just so long as you hit exactly 1985 at some point during the battle.

Wow. I haven't played the colosseum yet (just did the snow globe so far), so I don't know how hard getting it to land on that exact number actually is to do, but it sounds kind of ridiculous. Between things like that and the flit switches in Knothole Island, I'm starting to really question the thinking of the designers at Lionhead.

[Sharp Katana]

You have to score exactly 1985 points in the colosseum. (The numbers on the first 2 bears were 19 and 85.) It doesn't matter if you finish with more points or not, just so long as you hit exactly 1985 at some point during the battle.

yeah I've played about 10 rounds the closest i got was 1995 points :bomb: . I'm not really sure how much each enemy is worth.

[Darkchaos91]

Alright, so I think something happen to my game.
I took a break on fable 2 and decided to come back to it today. I only have 1 quest available now. The Knothole Island + See the Future (free) DLC stuff is missing. (The Merchant isn't there + The Submarine). When I loaded my game up, it told me new quest available : The Traveling Merchant or whatever but I can't get to it now. I was able to get to the submarine before I took a break but not now.

I know I have more quests to complete besides the final (The Weapon) quest. I tried redownloading the DLC and clearing my cashe and it still won't show. I guess tonight, I'll finish the game and see if it shows then, although that wouldn't make much sense.. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[KingBroly]

I think you have to beat the game to do See The Future.

[Darkchaos91]

It seems like only the active quest were kept (The archeologist and The Weapon). I lost The Sculptor, Donate to the Temple of Light, The Crucible, and Knothole (not that I had it but it should have been kept, it did previously). The people who give the quest are also gone. I'm really confused and I looked everywhere online and I can't find anyone who also has the same problem and fixed it..

[KingBroly]

Can you still go to Knothole Island and a location in See the Future?

[Darkchaos91]

I never bought either of them, just the 'free' trial ones but the characters that give you the quest are not in Bowerstone. I also found out that the ladder in Brightwood tower will not appear and I own the tower. Never had any problems with this game until today..

[KingBroly]

I'm guessing that's the reason then. You got the free stuff from them (I assume) so they went away after that and won't come back until you pay for them.

It's just a hunch.

[Darkchaos91]

Edit : Beating the Game fixed my problem. All my quest came back.

[wowzors]

does anyone know if the fable 2 limited edition code has an expiration date? I sitll have one in my email.

[maigoyume]

AFAIK it doesn't.

I just recently sold mine to another CAG. No problems whatsoever.

[ChernobylCow]

Any word as to whether there will be a GOTY edition of Fable II that will package in all the DLC like Oblivion GOTY? ETA?

[Spybreak8]

Wow where the hell was this thread lol. Anyway I got back into this game again and after the patch I was able to be called Master Chief and that guild cave chest was not opened yet, (it had already been opened before when I entered in the code afterwards so I couldn't get my stuff). Well I got my Halo armor, weapon and such but they suck now since I have badass weapons lol. Still finally nice to get what I paid for with the LCE!

[SqueeMK2]

Started playing this for the first time recently. Feel a bit dirty since I bought the DLC which I normally hate doing, but I was too tempted with Knothole being 33% off and then buying MS points 40% via Ebay.

Been having fun with the game though. The only real complaint I have is I wish it had difficulty settings so I could make the combat a bit harder. I realize the game is entirely built just to have fun in, but I'd enjoy it a bit more if I didn't steamroll everything as much. Avoiding doing standard jobs and most real estate at least has kept gold a semi-enjoyable thing to find, though after finishing the Crucible and hitting a particular silver key chest, I'm pushing 35k now.

One question though, can you have multiple games going? I see there's a "New game" option in the menu, but I only remember seeing a "Continue" button, no generic load button. If I click new game, will it wipe my current hero, or can I finish with him and then start a new game after and have them both?

[StickyWaffles]

Haven't bought either of the DLC packs, but want something new to play and I really like Fable 2, so I'm grabbing one of them. Knothole Island is on sale for 560 points and See the Future is it's normal price of 560 points. Which one did everybody enjoy more?

You can have more than 1 game. After you create your second game, you choose which profile to load using the continue option.

[wakawakawa]

For the DLC, I think See the Future is much better than Knothole Island. Knothole island has the orbs that you have to (melee, shoot, magic) in all 3 of the dungeon. I didn't think it was terrible, just repetative.

At least with See the Future you get the costumes that you can run around in if you get bored.

[ChernobylCow]

Any word as to whether there will be a GOTY edition of Fable II that will package in all the DLC like Oblivion GOTY? ETA?

Hrermmmm?

[QiG]

Just got Fable TLC in over the weekend and spent about 10 hours playing it so far, but the game glitches.. A LOT. (Also makes me realize I have no idea where/if there's a power button on the 360 itself to turn it off.. I've been unplugging it). Should I just dump the game and move on to Fable II? It's been really fun so far.

[crzyjoeguy]

Just got Fable TLC in over the weekend and spent about 10 hours playing it so far, but the game glitches.. A LOT. (Also makes me realize I have no idea where/if there's a power button on the 360 itself to turn it off.. I've been unplugging it). Should I just dump the game and move on to Fable II? It's been really fun so far.


the big circle button on the right side of the console is the power button.....and i would try to finish TLC first, i really enjoyed the first fable

[QiG]

the big circle button on the right side of the console is the power button.....and i would try to finish TLC first, i really enjoyed the first fable

:cold: I know how incredibly noob that is, but it wasn't doing anything when I pressed it and it's not like a click-on click-off type deal so I guess the system freezes altogether. I generally can't stand RPGs because I get whiny about grinding and/or dying and having to redo anything no matter how minimal, but I'm also a sucker for a well done arpg (ToS, LoZ, now this) so I'll grit it out and I have Fable II on the way via goozex anyway, so I can cut my losses on a 100 point game if it turns me off that much.

[Cleaner7]

does anyone know if the fable 2 limited edition code has an expiration date? I sitll have one in my email.

I can confirm that the code still works. Just redeemed and downloaded mine about a month ago and it worked. I was able to get all content in-game. IIRC the email states that you had to redeem it by the end of last year, but obviously that was wrong.

Also, I do believe that they will come out with a GOTY edition. It's only a matter of time, especially since you can find this game for like $30 now.

[MaxDense]

does anyone know if the fable 2 limited edition code has an expiration date? I sitll have one in my email.

They work. I used one two days ago.

http://card.mygamercard.net/lastgame/MaxDense.png (http://profile.mygamercard.net/MaxDense)http://card.mmos.com/psn/profile/ma/x/MaxDense/card.png (http://ps3trophycard.com/profile/maxdense)

[flameofdoom666]

Does anyone know where these three items are?

Puny Carrot,
Pure Experience Extract (is there more then one?!),
Regal Purple Dye.

I appreciate it :-)

[wakawakawa]

Does anyone know where these three items are?

Puny Carrot,
Pure Experience Extract (is there more then one?!),
Regal Purple Dye.

I appreciate it :-)

Puny carrot you should be able to get in Bloodstone, either from the vendors at the lake or the vegetable vendor all the way at the top. Regal purple dye you can get from clothing merchants at Fairfax gardens (you might have to zone in and out a bunch of times before it appears).

You can also get the extract from merchants in fairfax gardens. I got it the first time I zoned in.

[flameofdoom666]

Puny carrot you should be able to get in Bloodstone, either from the vendors at the lake or the vegetable vendor all the way at the top. Regal purple dye you can get from clothing merchants at Fairfax gardens (you might have to zone in and out a bunch of times before it appears).

You can also get the extract from merchants in fairfax gardens. I got it the first time I zoned in.

What do you mean by 'zoned in'? Just move in and out of the 'screen' so it loads?

I appreciate the info though :-)

[wakawakawa]

Ya, I mean you have to leave the area (go to bowerstone market), then go back to fairfax gardens.

[flameofdoom666]

Very cool. Thanks so much :-)

Those were the last 3 items I needed for the Knothole 'hidden item' game.

I am trying to get all of the cheevos :-)

[jaybird]

If anyone has The Colourist, The Concierge or The Con Artist I can trade the The Dollcatcher.

I just can't bring myself to get those last 3 myself - there's only so much Fable I can take!

[flameofdoom666]

Ya, I mean you have to leave the area (go to bowerstone market), then go back to fairfax gardens.

It worked out :-)

Thanks a lot.

[TC]

Are there plans for more Fable 2 DLC?

[saunderscowie]

I hope so, running out of stuff to do.

[perdition(troy]

i finally got to this game (ive had it since march?). the first hour sucks, and i got the feeling that it couldn't get any worse. now the game is finally picking up. =)

[aheineken]

I picked up a pristine used copy of this game at a local media exchange store for $20. Well worth it. I haven't been able to put it down for 3 days. I've finished the main quest and most of the achievements. Are the DLCs worth it?

Also, all these dudes keep following me around hitting on me. It really creeps me out. Is there a way to get them to stop other than a level 5 inferno with the safety off?:hot:

[flameofdoom666]

I picked up a pristine used copy of this game at a local media exchange store for $20. Well worth it. I haven't been able to put it down for 3 days. I've finished the main quest and most of the achievements. Are the DLCs worth it?

Also, all these dudes keep following me around hitting on me. It really creeps me out. Is there a way to get them to stop other than a level 5 inferno with the safety off?:hot:

Maybe if you wern't so lovely.... I kid I kid..... or do I?

I loved both DLC expansions. Knothole Island was on sale 3 weeks ago as the deal of the week too!

[ChernobylCow]

OK, frustrated in the first section of the game as a kid. The game asks you to auto-target people with LT which leaves the selected NPC's name in a gray bar at the top of the screen with a constant prompt to 'Press Y' for more information. However, when I get into the warehouse to shoot beetles. I can't press Y to draw my pistol. None of the buttons cancel out of the 'target mode' and pressing Y does nothing but give me more information on the character selected.

Glitch hooray!

[chubbyninja1319]

I need the executioner and the dollcatcher, if anyone would be so kind to help a brother CAG out. I'll trade whatever I have and/or give you $10 million gold if you want.

[NoHo]

How much does installing this to the HD cut down on load times? The load times are BRUTAL.

[flameofdoom666]

How much does installing this to the HD cut down on load times? The load times are BRUTAL.

3-6 seconds on average per load or so

[coltyhuxx]

Apologies if this has been asked before in this thread but I have a question regarding Knothole Island.

I am on the second (or third?) dungeon and I appear to hit a road block. There is a statue where I have to, apparently, laugh (the good laugh, not the evil 'point and laugh. As I have a, particularly evil character and do not have that expression am I not able to proceed with the expansion? That's pretty lame if that is the case.

I tried saving up some money just in case I need to donate to the temple but even the act of donating would take hours... and then I've got a character that I don't want....

Yea, I know I could slaughter people and become evil again but this just seems like such a waste of time just to play through an expansion pack that I purchased.

Is there an easier way? Am I mistaken?

[LeRoy]

i finally got to this game (ive had it since march?). the first hour sucks, and i got the feeling that it couldn't get any worse. now the game is finally picking up. =)

Yeah, I remember feeling the same way but it definitely gets better.

[chubbyninja1319]

Seriously, if anyone can help me with the dollcatcher and the executioner, I'd be very grateful. Thanks in advance!!!!

[flameofdoom666]

Apologies if this has been asked before in this thread but I have a question regarding Knothole Island.

I am on the second (or third?) dungeon and I appear to hit a road block. There is a statue where I have to, apparently, laugh (the good laugh, not the evil 'point and laugh. As I have a, particularly evil character and do not have that expression am I not able to proceed with the expansion? That's pretty lame if that is the case.

I tried saving up some money just in case I need to donate to the temple but even the act of donating would take hours... and then I've got a character that I don't want....

Yea, I know I could slaughter people and become evil again but this just seems like such a waste of time just to play through an expansion pack that I purchased.

Is there an easier way? Am I mistaken?

I have the same EXACT problem. I was playing 'wrecklessly' so I was evil. I couldn't do that quest until I turned over a new leaf. It is really ridiculous, and ruins the point of playing how you want

[chubbyninja1319]

Do a few slave rescues and you'll get good in no time.

[flameofdoom666]

Do a few slave rescues and you'll get good in no time.

I just donated gold to the temple of light. Donate 1000 everytime for +50 positive.

[mrfossey]

I've got the Lucien and Theresa dolls, need the rest for Dollcatcher...anyone up for swaps for the achievement?

[yester]

I took a different approach to the game.
Mainly, i play as good, but play as a girl and later in the game i got married to a women.
Bisexual. wow.
For some reason i wasn't able to use protective measures. I don't assume that anyone tried that, or?
I really think its a great game and with this, the world is open.
I also find some of the choice you have to make good. But especially if its tied to the path, you really don't have a choice. But thats just what i assume.

[yester]

Fable 2 is a good game, but i have some issues which bug me somewhat.

1) you can stuff whatever in your inventory and run around with no penalty.
I essentially ran with my furnitures around plus whatever i had additional.
2) mostly human enemies. Ok, there are some bugs and trolls but the rest is pretty much human.
3) no adoption of children. It would be nice to adopt a child if you can not have one. I have a bi couple.

Other than that, very nice game. One of my favorites.

[LordKefka06]

A new Fable III concept art. (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/700450/Fable-III-Concept-Art----New-Bowerstone.html)

[chubbyninja1319]

I still can't believe F3 is supposed to come out in 2010 and yet we've seen not a one real screenshot. I'm loving the concept art, tho.

[Lions]

I won't be excited for it. The last two let me down. They weren't "terrible" games, but the shit that was promised and the hype sure let me down.

[chubbyninja1319]

Not sure if many people will care, but I found something cool. Remember the ill-fated Fable 2 Collectors Edition with the cigar box, Hobbe figure and fate cards? That stuff was made and is available on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FABLE-2-XBOX-360-LTD-HOBBE-QEE-5-CARDS-NEW-IN-BOX-MINT_W0QQitemZ360203087599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item53ddc6eeef

I picked up a set from a different seller for $14 shipped. But, $20 shipped isn't bad if your a big Fable fan and have a thing for CE's.

Overall, it's a cool knick-knack. Can't say I'd pay much more than $20 for it. It's just cool to have this when it was supposed to be cancelled and unavailable.

[RedvsBlue]

Not sure if many people will care, but I found something cool. Remember the ill-fated Fable 2 Collectors Edition with the cigar box, Hobbe figure and fate cards? That stuff was made and is available on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FABLE-2-XBOX-360-LTD-HOBBE-QEE-5-CARDS-NEW-IN-BOX-MINT_W0QQitemZ360203087599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item53ddc6eeef

I picked up a set from a different seller for $14 shipped. But, $20 shipped isn't bad if your a big Fable fan and have a thing for CE's.

Overall, it's a cool knick-knack. Can't say I'd pay much more than $20 for it. It's just cool to have this when it was supposed to be cancelled and unavailable.

Interesting, I'm curious to know what the whole story behind this is.

[Spybreak8]

Wow that is crap, I thought they COULDN'T release all the CE extras, that's why we never got it.

[007]

Weird. I snagged a set, even though I'm almost certain that more of these are going to be showing up. Honestly, if sellers knew there was a truly limited supply, they wouldn't be $20.

I guess the question now is how many of these were actually produced before they were pulled from the CE?

Still, awesome to actually get them, even though I technically 'paid' for them a year ago.

[chubbyninja1319]

I've been watching these sets for a while. Back a couple months ago, these were going for $80 and up. I was lucky to get mine for so cheap....it was a fluke really because the seller had an auction title that didn't really reflect what he was selling. $20 really isn't bad, all things considered. I doubt these will become common on ebay.

[LinkinPrime]

:-k I really really want one.

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Also reminder, See The Future DLC is 400pts this week only!

[Spybreak8]

:-k I really really want one.

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Also reminder, See The Future DLC is 400pts this week only!

You see that doesn't seem like such a deal to me.

[saunderscowie]

I was thinking about picking it up for 400 points. When does the deal end monday?

[chubbyninja1319]

I thought see the future was good. I paid full price and enjoyed it.

[Spybreak8]

Hmm Xplay recommended it in their Holiday Guide. I really don't care to change the sex of my dog but it would be interesting to see where the story unfolds.

[LinkinPrime]

I was thinking about picking it up for 400 points. When does the deal end monday?

Sunday night.

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For those of you who played co-op. How does this work with the DLC? For example, I have DLC and I'll be playing through the story in co-op with someone, if they download the free DLC content, what's different for them when we play together?

[CaptainJoel]

Hmm Xplay recommended it in their Holiday Guide. I really don't care to change the sex of my dog but it would be interesting to see where the story unfolds.
I don't remember changing the sex of my dog... just the breed.

[Spybreak8]

I don't remember changing the sex of my dog... just the breed.

Yea, that's probably what they meant. I just spent a bunch of money on sales this week that I don't think I'm picking up any dlc lately, still eying the Borderlands dlc though.

[chubbyninja1319]

Sorry I can't let this thread just die....here's another Fable 2 hardcore "cool thing":

Some chap made a custom Fortune's Tower set from pub games. Simply bad a$$. I'd buy one if I could.

http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2009/12/05/my_hand_made_fable_fortunes_tower_set

[bigdaddybruce44]

Thread's dead, but I'll see what happens.

Anyway, just picked up the PH, and I love it. Great game. I read somewhere that some of the achievements involved trading stuff with other players and something about getting achievements playing the Pub games online. Could someone fill me in? Basically, I just want to know what achievements I can't simply get by playing the game on my own. I know there are some co-op ones that are clearly marked as such, but I read others will also involve a little more than me playing the game. Thanks for any info.

[bs000]

Thread's dead, but I'll see what happens.

Anyway, just picked up the PH, and I love it. Great game. I read somewhere that some of the achievements involved trading stuff with other players and something about getting achievements playing the Pub games online. Could someone fill me in? Basically, I just want to know what achievements I can't simply get by playing the game on my own. I know there are some co-op ones that are clearly marked as such, but I read others will also involve a little more than me playing the game. Thanks for any info.

Make sure player orbs are turned on in the options and interact with a random person you find and gift them anything. The co-op achievements are easier to do on your own as long as you have 2 controllers.

There's a XBLA version of the pub games with the standared 200 GS. I'm sure that's what they were talking about. It's a single player game. It was a pre-order bonus but can still be purchased for 800 ms points. The money and prizes you win from it can be imported to your Fable 2 character.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Thanks for the quick answer. Here is what I was talking about as far as the Pub games go. I was using the guide on 360achievements.org, and this is what it says under the "The Completionist" achievement:

NOTE: THIS ACHIEVEMENT REQUIRES THE FABLE 2 PUB GAMES REWARDS. IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED THE GAME, WATCH A FRIEND GET THE ACHIEVEMENT OR FIND SOMEONE WITH ALL THE EXPRESSIONS & ABILITIES AND GET THEM TO SELL BACK AND REBUY AN ABILITY WITH YOU IN THEIR GAME.

EDIT: I do see on GameFAQs that these things became available with "See the Future." Thanks again, though, for the response.

[utopianmachine]

Been playing this game the first time for the last week or so. I was quite shocked to find out my in-game husband divorced me. I decided to marry an Aristocrat, and he wanted a really high allowance and was constantly bummed about the state of our home. I went back to the region one day, and he just abruptly announced our divorce and stalked off. I couldn't engage him in any discussion or expressions. As soon as he passed beyond the area, a game notification informed he had divorced me, and then another notification popped up saying my husband had died and that my child was placed in protective custody.

I was shocked. I was emotionally bothered by this game mechanic, and therefore, decided to make light of the marriages for the remainder of my playing. I decided to marry a Gypsy Tatooist (it was close between him and the Bowerstone Beggar), and then I got us a two star house in Bowerstone Market. He seems happy with only a $15 per day allowance. Guess that's the difference between Aristocrats and Gypsies.

[eau]

Does the Limited Edition DLC code work on the Platinum edition disc?

[freshzen]

Been playing this game the first time for the last week or so. I was quite shocked to find out my in-game husband divorced me. I decided to marry an Aristocrat, and he wanted a really high allowance and was constantly bummed about the state of our home. I went back to the region one day, and he just abruptly announced our divorce and stalked off. I couldn't engage him in any discussion or expressions. As soon as he passed beyond the area, a game notification informed he had divorced me, and then another notification popped up saying my husband had died and that my child was placed in protective custody.

I was shocked. I was emotionally bothered by this game mechanic, and therefore, decided to make light of the marriages for the remainder of my playing. I decided to marry a Gypsy Tatooist (it was close between him and the Bowerstone Beggar), and then I got us a two star house in Bowerstone Market. He seems happy with only a $15 per day allowance. Guess that's the difference between Aristocrats and Gypsies.

Are you serious right now? I was glad when my wife divorced me so that I didn't have to put up with their constant crying. I can't be held down by a family that needs my presence every couple missions.

By the way I beat the game a second time a while back and it took probably 1/4 of the time I spent on the first playthrough. No way it took me more than 10 hours, I'm thinking it was more like 7. I just used magic like crazy the whole time--same spell.

[utopianmachine]

Are you serious right now? I was glad when my wife divorced me so that I didn't have to put up with their constant crying. I can't be held down by a family that needs my presence every couple missions.

By the way I beat the game a second time a while back and it took probably 1/4 of the time I spent on the first playthrough. No way it took me more than 10 hours, I'm thinking it was more like 7. I just used magic like crazy the whole time--same spell.

I was surprised by the realism of the divorce and the separation from my in-game child. For a game with so much comedy, sometimes the serious bits don't seem to fit in quite as well.

In regards to a second playthrough, I would imagine it would take far less time, as you're more familiar with the game world. I'm new to the big world of 360 games, being typically a DS gamer, so I spent a lot of time getting lost my first few days playing Fable II.

Last night I actually created a second character, and I intend to go along the corrupt path to see how it changes things.

[Thekrakrabbit]

The wife never divorced me, because I just gave the highest allowance. No need to do anything less, because I am richer then Bill Gates anyway. Though, the kid seemed to have a problem with not liking anyone, especially the co-op partner.

BTW, I still think its weird that the main guy can sleep/"baby-make" and the co-op guy is what, just sleeping on the floor/watching!?

[sendme]

I can't remember the orbs of other players are they just ones on your friends list or is it everyone on live that is playing that game?

[dtcarson]

IIRC, you can set the settings - see no orbs, see orbs only of your Friends, or see all orbs.
I should pop this in again, see how much money I've earned since last play.
I let my spouses leave me, I got tired of giving them allowance.

[lolwut?]

Probably a long shot, but I'm going to be trading in this game soon,and I was hoping someone on here would be able to help me with some achievements before I do.

I need the Dollcatcher, the Collector, the Party Animal, the Duelist, and a few others that only require me to see someone do an action (or trade with someone). If anyone is willing to help me, please shoot me a message on here or XBL.

[freshzen]

Not sure if anyone is still playing Fable II but I would trade the chicken suit in exchange for Murgo's dye achievement (See the Future dlc).

FYI it appears the fable2.com site doesn't work when you get to the end of the little "experience" you can't actually claim your prize (so you can only get the chicken suit from people who already have it).

[finsfan0210]

Anyone have Fable 3? I'm looking to boost achievements online. I need to get all the weapons, costumes, and still need to have a baby with a xbox live member.