Official Fable II Thread
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I'm finding the game to be underwhelming in a technical sense. The game flip-flops between breathtaking beauty and looking like a high-resolution PS2 game.
I'm also finding the interface clunky, and the character movement too heavy.
The final disappointment would be that the game is split into a million tiny pieces, each separated by a lengthy loading screen. This is not only irritating, but ruins any sense of immersion and 'place' that Albion might have had to offer.
HAVING RANTED THAT, I do think the scope of the world and sheer amount of things there isto do is highly impressive, as is the quality of the art direction and voice acting.
The combat is also pretty interesting; I like the three-button set up, and I appreciate its accessibility and potential for depth.
Still, though - Oblivion managed a far more convincing and larger fantasy world than Fable II and did it without splitting up into tiny regions. Not saying Oblivion is a better game, but it definitely evokes a sense of place far better than this title.
I'm only a few hours in, we'll see how it goes.
I'm also finding the interface clunky, and the character movement too heavy.
The final disappointment would be that the game is split into a million tiny pieces, each separated by a lengthy loading screen. This is not only irritating, but ruins any sense of immersion and 'place' that Albion might have had to offer.
HAVING RANTED THAT, I do think the scope of the world and sheer amount of things there isto do is highly impressive, as is the quality of the art direction and voice acting.
The combat is also pretty interesting; I like the three-button set up, and I appreciate its accessibility and potential for depth.
Still, though - Oblivion managed a far more convincing and larger fantasy world than Fable II and did it without splitting up into tiny regions. Not saying Oblivion is a better game, but it definitely evokes a sense of place far better than this title.
I'm only a few hours in, we'll see how it goes.
Chernobyled
Banned
Just got my LE, opened it, no DLC card.
Official victim of retardation am I.
I think I'm just shit out of luck. I don't know how they presume to resolve this blunder.
Official victim of retardation am I.
I think I'm just shit out of luck. I don't know how they presume to resolve this blunder.
Y2Kev said:
It has to be pre-patch to glitch, so reset the cache if you patched already.
Basically bet the minimum in fortune's tower and hold LB right after you hit A to bet. You'll notice the bet increase to max as the cards are dealt. So now you are only risking a minimum wager for maximum possible gain. Just remember to lower the bet back to minimum manually to repeat the process for every new hand as the game doesn't do so for you.
Sidzed2 said:
You at least mean high res Xbox game right? Also Oblivion might have had the no loading down packed, but the the world really seemed samey...except for that one snowy town. I'd rather have a diverse landscape with equally diverse monsters, enemies, spells and equipment, than no load times.
"Go to www.fable2.com for information on how to access the gold and items your heroic ancestors left behind."
Chernobyled
Banned
Blueblur1 said:Just got a limited edition from Best Buy. Had a 48 hour sticker and the DLC card was inside.
I got mine from BB, and was not so lucky.
nelsonroyale
Member
damn...why couldn't the game have been seemless?? Fallout 3 is, and I think that games looks fantastic graphically
Teknoman said:
Haha, probably, yeah.
It looks good, for the most part. But when you're alternating between something like Dead Space and this game (notwithstanding the vast differences in intent with regards to art style and scope), Fable II just comes off as sloppy-feeling.
It sort of bothers me that Oblivion and GTA IV can manage huge streaming worlds, yet when I want to travel around Fable I have to stare at multiple load-screens. There's no sense of this pushing the hardware in any meaningful way.
Still, love the dog!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=handbagsTeknoman said:
This game is pretty cool, but I agree with the techical issues SidZed2 posted.
The loading times on this game while fast-traveling are god-awfully long. A lot of stuff technically annoys me in the game. The game itself is fine though. I'm having fun teaching my dog tricks, and such.
To get your pub games items,
The loading times on this game while fast-traveling are god-awfully long. A lot of stuff technically annoys me in the game. The game itself is fine though. I'm having fun teaching my dog tricks, and such.
To get your pub games items,
when you get older and go to Bowerstone, go to the pub, and play a game (or any pub, and play any game) and then you get your stuff. This is after you merged your data with your Pub Games character.
goldenpp72
Member
guess the new xbox experience could help with the load times?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Brandon F said:
The only problem is that you need to grind up to a lot of points in order to start making the real money.
It probably takes several hours just to get to the 150-1500 wager game.
Dead Prince
Banned
Just picked up The LE version! going to play it later though!
EDIT: Had 48hr card in there too. with the DLC card. Best Buy.
EDIT: Had 48hr card in there too. with the DLC card. Best Buy.
Brianemone
Member
Closing comments from the guy I got to review it for us.
SIP YEK NOD
Banned
edit:Y2Kev said:
fuck, wrong topic!
Gamepro 4.5/5
http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207546/fable-ii-page-2-of-3/
Still got Game Informer's and 1up's, which I believe GI's is supposed to be up today. When I have those two I'll do another cumulative review update.
http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207546/fable-ii-page-2-of-3/
Still got Game Informer's and 1up's, which I believe GI's is supposed to be up today. When I have those two I'll do another cumulative review update.
BLaZiN PRopHeT
Member
How do i load my Gold from the pub game into fable?
Y2Kev said:
The quickest way is jobs. I know the jobs are boring, but you'll get quite a bit of money getting to 5 stars. Use that money to buy property. You could probably do it now. Stands are pretty cheap, as are the wagons in the gypsy camp (these are under $1000). Once you own property you'll earn money even when you're not playing. It's nice loading the game up after you have played for a day to a whole grip of money.
Brandon F said:
how do you clear the cache.
ok, so i just transfered my cash from pub games i earned legit, 23069 and i also just redeemed my card in the LE box. but when i look at my stuff i see nothing??
ok , so now where the hell do i get my halo gear as well as my xtra thousand for thr chicken kicker game online as well as the xtra gear i got clicking all the crowns? it doesn't seem to be by my shack of a home on wheels.?????
?????
rollingstart
Banned
If I cheated in the pub games and I transfer it to my game, what will happen?
rollingstart
Banned
Costanza said:
Was the rumor about getting points that make you ugly false then?
My LE didn't have the DLC or Live cards, good job MS. The guys at Gamestop said corporate was telling them to give people the 800-Fix-Xbox phone #, but that is a retailer line only that couldn't help anyone. Even if the game turns out to be great, I'll always associate the game with the complete fuckup with the LE downgrade, co-op patch, and now this.
There should be cards inside with the codes for the LE DLC stuff, along with the usual Live trial card. Apparently versions of the LE that didn't have a sticker on the wrapper seem to be the ones without them.
Mejilan said:
There should be cards inside with the codes for the LE DLC stuff, along with the usual Live trial card. Apparently versions of the LE that didn't have a sticker on the wrapper seem to be the ones without them.
nelsonroyale
Member
Darkman M said:
no, but Ive been playing molyneux games since populous...so if I could I would definitely get a 360 for this....I just can't buy another console
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Linkzg said:
Just a minor correction, yes nothing will happen, but if you have debt (as I did), as soon as you merge your pub games patron with your character and back out, you'll see a flood of negative reactions to people and a guard will come rushing in and arrest you.
I chose community service hehe. No other ill effects, though.
rollingstart
Banned
Costanza said:
If you're lying to me I will be forced to join your game through co-op and have sex with your wife, and I really don't want to do that.
your_fat_uncle
Neo Member
There is sooooooooo much you can do in this game and it all effects each other, so I just don't know where to start. This happens whenever I'm in this situation in games. I'm a perfectionist, but there's no way to come out completely on top in this game. If I do this, I'll get money and be in good standing with him but oh wait, now that other lady hates me and if I don't do it, she'll be the same but I won't get the benefits of doing the first thing but oh wait, I can buy clothes to make it easier, but this shop is on sale and I want new weapons but that doesn't have to do with my original problem and oh god I've just wasted an hour debating this so I'll do the main quest and decide this later BUT WAIT THE WHOLE POINT OF THIS WAS TO DO SOMETHING BESIDES THAT AND OH GOD NOW THERE'S TEN MORE THINGS TO DO AND WHAT THE HELL DOES MY DOG WANT, I DON'T HAVE TIME TO DIG A HOLE *explodes*
Teknoman said:
wait, ok so the chest next to my shake in the gypsy village is not the hero chest>???
i just wanna know if the xtra cash i spent and xtra time i spent on line as well was worth it or a waist.
Mejilan said:
I got a card with a number where you go under market place to redeem.
where is the hero chest?
WrikaWrek said:
Haha, I'm 'smoking it'? I wish I was!
But seriously, the loading and fragmented feel won't bother some people (like yourself, seemingly) but for anyone who likes to feel immersed in a convincing game world, the dissected feel of Albion in this game will probably be a huge disappointment, considering that many were expecting a 'next-gen / current-gen' sequel to Fable to rectify those issues somewhat.
Again, think of GTA IV and how seamless that city was - despite what people might think of that game, its massive city at least felt like a convincing place. The neighbourhoods weren't separated by load times.
As you say, 'some' of the areas are really big, but pray tell how do they fit together? For me, they felt like disparate chunks. For example, this is the 'town level', this is the 'rural community level', this is the 'swamp level', etc. I want to be able to stand on the tallest mountain in Albion and look out over the city, and then run there without being jolted out of the experience. Again, this is just my own personal disappointment. The game has many fine qualities.