Author Topic: Fable 3 (Read 27971 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 05:12:54 PM »

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Mupepe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2010, 05:16:17 PM »

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MCD · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2010, 05:19:08 PM »

FABULOUS WINGS

Third · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2010, 05:24:59 PM »

Game looks like Fable 2.

But I'm still interested in it.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2010, 06:39:57 PM »

Fable 1 was a huge disappointment, Fable 2 was fun but hardly amazing. Mildly interested, but there's no way I pick it up at full price.

Bocsius · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:13:44 PM »

Fool me once, shame on.... you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again!

-W

Molyneux? More like Molyno.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:03:54 PM »

I went into Fable 2 with 0 expectations and thought it was terrific. I will do the same for this game

Bocsius · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:36:49 PM »

It's not so much that I had expectations for either game, because I didn't. I didn't follow the development of either, didn't particularly know or care what was promised or hyped with either. I just had hopes. I played the first one and thought if only they could do a few things better, place more emphasis on a solid narrative, Fable 2 would be great.

And then, of course, Fable 2 continued to be an utterly pointless experience.

Fool me once, twice, three times a lady? Er, um... no.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:47:15 PM »

Is this Natal enabled or something. I hope not. :/

cool breeze · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:12:11 PM »

fuck it, reading up on Fable 3, I'm going to remain optimistic and believe whatever Molyneux says. I liked Fable 2 for the most part. All I really want is for it to run better and not make me feel like the 360 is dying.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:38:18 PM »

Touching is so innovative that it was done a gen ago in Ico!

duckman2000 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:41:39 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on February 12, 2010, 11:12:11 PM

fuck it, reading up on Fable 3, I'm going to remain optimistic and believe whatever Molyneux says.

Liking Fable 2 is one thing. Believing Molyneux, that's just silly. The dude is connected to some genuine classics, but these days, the dude is all PR. And a good one; people buy what he says, every time.

Raban · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:50:06 PM »

I ignored most of the press for Fable 1 and I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't play through it again, as I got 100% the first time I went through, but it's far from a bad game. I ignored most of the press on Fable 2 and I'll try it out and probably come away with the same opinion.

My only real issue with Lionhead's games is that their art styles are strange as fuck.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:52:58 PM »

That's like the only genuinely great thing about these games! What, should it be more dorkster fantasy Americana? You're worse than Borys, like OMG.

Raban · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:59:29 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on February 12, 2010, 11:52:58 PM

That's like the only genuinely great thing about these games! What, should it be more dorkster fantasy Americana? You're worse than Borys, like OMG.

When did I say it was bad? I don't even hate it, I called it an issue. Cheeeel.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2010, 12:26:06 AM »

ITT we see people who will buy the same bridge from the same grifter over and over and over again.

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:30:46 AM »

I'm gonna have sex with so many leather daddies in this game. Fable 2

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2010, 11:02:30 AM »

Quote from: Raban on February 12, 2010, 11:50:06 PM

I ignored most of the press for Fable 1 and I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't play through it again, as I got 100% the first time I went through, but it's far from a bad game. I ignored most of the press on Fable 2 and I'll try it out and probably come away with the same opinion.

My only real issue with Lionhead's games is that their art styles are strange as fuck.

Fable 1's art is ugly as fuck all, almost to the point where I could barely stand looking at the damn thing. Fable 2 however was a pretty big improvement imo. It still has that weird Lionhead aesthetic but at least the game can actually look somewhat impressive at times - like at the beginning of the game when you're playing as the little kid in the city. Fable 2 is much easier on the eyes.

Fable is a strange series for me. I'm never excited about them when they're announced or released but I've always really enjoyed playing them.

cool breeze · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2010, 01:05:30 PM »

The only thing I don't really like about the Fable style is how exaggerated character proportions get. I almost don't want to get stronger so I don't look like the hulk.

Quote from: duckman2000 on February 12, 2010, 11:41:39 PM

Quote from: swaggaz on February 12, 2010, 11:12:11 PM
fuck it, reading up on Fable 3, I'm going to remain optimistic and believe whatever Molyneux says.

Liking Fable 2 is one thing. Believing Molyneux, that's just silly. The dude is connected to some genuine classics, but these days, the dude is all PR. And a good one; people buy what he says, every time.

yeah, but I'm ultimately going to find enjoyment from hearing him pitch it. Watch the IGN interview. He says "powerful" thirty times, and every other word is "man" usually following "that's just cool" ("This is all about making you feel powerful. That's just cool, man!" It's hilarious to see him hate on Fable 2 and make Fable 3 sound like the greatest thing ever.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2010, 01:53:53 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on February 12, 2010, 05:12:54 PM

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Imagine, just imagine, being given a sword that if you use for good it will incorporate the virtue you've displayed unto itself...but what if you use your sword for evil?!? Buy Fable 3 to further examine the human condition.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2010, 02:22:21 PM »

I wish they'd just jettison the whole expression thing altogether. The core gameplay in Fable is fun as is but the pointless interactions like farting in someone's face is about as pointless as it gets. Molyneux can shove those extreme morphs up his butt.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2010, 02:46:07 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on February 13, 2010, 02:22:21 PM

I wish they'd just jettison the whole expression thing altogether.

They have apparently. But replaced it with something equally weird.

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Peter Molyneux has said that the Fable series should no longer be considered an RPG, but more of an action/adventure series.

This revelation was announced during X10 last night, when Lionhead was showing Fable III to attendees.

“I’m not sure I even call Fable an RPG anymore,” he said (via CVG). “Certainly not a 1990s RPG, for sure. In a way, you could look at it and say it’s like an action adventure.

“There’s a lot of drama, there a lot of story, there’s a lot of emotion in there – but with leveling up. I love that leveling up. I’m not the sort of person that likes being given a pre-planned character and told ‘this is you no matter what’” .

Other than the HUD changes announced last night, the expression system has been removed, with the developers opting for a touch system instead.

Now, instead of frowning, smiling and the like, you will be able to drag, fondle, hug, shake, and more.

http://www.vg247.com/2010/02/12/molyneux-fable-iii-is-not-an-rpg/#more-80215

cool breeze · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2010, 03:14:08 PM »

The touch system sounds cool (warning: molyneux). Like, one example he mentioned was grabbing someone making a ruckus and dragging them to the dungeon.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2010, 03:18:45 PM »

Touching? Oh fuck me. So instead of farting you can hug someone? I'm not sure how that's exactly different but then again I haven't read anything about Fable 3 either.

Sounds like some Natal bullshit if you ask me.

treythemovie · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2010, 04:16:20 PM »

I think we're reaching a point where Molyneux has accepted that he can't not oversell a game, so he's just going to go hogwild with his promises.

Bildi · « **Reply #25 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:57:13 PM »

I'm looking forward to it, for all their flaws Fable games always keep me interested right to the end.

I'd like to see them cut down the general "clunkiness" of the game, it seems to be a trait of Fable in terms of interface, command and menu responsiveness, animations, and framerate.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:05:26 PM »

It's become a pastime of mine to cut through Molyneaux's bullshit.

so basically---

press d-pad to deploy wings
weapons look different if you're good or bad
touch your fake girlfriend

sounds awesome.

Fable's a fun time killer and I wouldn't mind if they just presented these games as is...but they're always like "EXPERIENCE A WORLD FULL OF EMOTION AND FEELINGS AND PLANT A SEED AND WATCH IT GROW AND GET AIDS BUT FIND THE CURE" and in reality, it's like some kooky english fantasy world that doesn't even take itself seriously with a bunch of very shallow game mechanics.

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #27 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:07:59 PM »

game looks amazing
Fable 2 was the perfect blend or casual and hardcore...that's why it sold almost 900k copies its first npd month
fuck ff13 and all those other shit rpgs

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:45:45 PM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on February 14, 2010, 08:05:26 PM

Fable's a fun time killer and I wouldn't mind if they just presented these games as is...but they're always like "EXPERIENCE A WORLD FULL OF EMOTION AND FEELINGS AND PLANT A SEED AND WATCH IT GROW AND GET AIDS BUT FIND THE CURE" and in reality, it's like some kooky english fantasy world that doesn't even take itself seriously with a bunch of very shallow game mechanics.

Yeah, that's how I feel too. They're always hyped up as these amazing, innovative experiences and they never are. Just somewhat generic action-adventure games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #29 on:** February 15, 2010, 04:19:46 PM »

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maxy · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2010, 04:40:24 PM »

And i thought that Fable could not get more gayish

maxy · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:08:53 PM »

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The morphing system had gone terribly wrong for some players," he explains. "Any female characters in the Fable world ended up looking big and bulky, like Russian shotputters. We had thousands of posts from women saying they wanted to be thin and lithe."

Lionhead responded accordingly: Your hero's physical growth is now determined by their weapon choice. Pick a broad-sword and you'll emerge a beefcake; opt for a pistol and you'll stay skinny.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=234742

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:10:21 PM »

Quote from: maxy on February 15, 2010, 06:08:53 PM

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The morphing system had gone terribly wrong for some players," he explains. "Any female characters in the Fable world ended up looking big and bulky, like Russian shotputters. We had thousands of posts from women saying they wanted to be thin and lithe."

Lionhead responded accordingly: Your hero's physical growth is now determined by their weapon choice. Pick a broad-sword and you'll emerge a beefcake; opt for a pistol and you'll stay skinny.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=234742

That always bugged me.

Bildi · « **Reply #33 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:23:08 PM »

@ "thousands of posts from women". Implying males never play as females, and if they do they want meathead female characters.

I kept my female character an archer with no strength to avoid the bulky look. Otherwise it was no fun to play dress-ups.

maxy · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:55:06 AM »

IGN has few Fable 3 GDC videos

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14328887/fable-iii/videos/fable3_commentary_gui_03111.html?show=hi

3D map looks great...

You can use touch to rub gold on your naked body

Peter Molyneux

MCD · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:04:16 AM »

but can i rub oil on my body?

maxy · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:08:25 AM »

I don't see why not.

MCD · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:10:48 AM »

sold.

naff · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2010, 07:27:01 AM »

Molyneux wants to make a dumb game dumber.

I didn't mind Fable 2, but that game was really simple. I thought it was going to have this complex interaction system instead I just boned heaps of broads, fathered a whole heap of illegitimate children and used the same 2 moves over and over to do so - that goes for fighting and boning.

Interaction through emotes

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2010, 10:57:19 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #40 on:** May 13, 2010, 11:14:24 AM »

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #41 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:37:32 PM »

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Don Flamenco · « **Reply #42 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:41:52 PM »

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Jansen · « **Reply #43 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:42:24 PM »

no cross platform play is so much fail.

chronovore · « **Reply #44 on:** June 15, 2010, 12:24:46 AM »

Fable 2 was fun, but I didn't feel compelled to complete it. Framerate issues were dire, and even with a HDD load my 360's fans were going like it was trying to VTOL off my TV stand. I'm not sure what the game thought it was trying to process, but I suspect their graphics programmers just aren't up to the task they were attempting. And whatever they were attempting didn't seem an order of magnitude more challenging than other games of its time period.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #45 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:30:49 AM »

I didn't really give a shit about Fable when it was released but ended up liking it even though it was incredibly short and fucking beyond ugly.

I couldn't have cared less about Fable 2 when it was announced or leading up to its release but I found it to be a lot of fun when I sat down and played it even though it was way too easy.

And now Fable 3. Don't really care, the trailer looks uninteresting, Lionhead's design aesthetic is still kind of creepy, etc. but in the end I'll probably end up liking this one too.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #46 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:59:46 AM »

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maxy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 19, 2010, 03:24:08 AM »

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chronovore · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2010, 04:52:29 AM »

So undecided. Gameplay looks really same-o. New ways to torture NPCs and get overblown reactions from them.

A FART! SO FUNNY! LET'S FUCK.
:smh

demi · « **Reply #49 on:** June 19, 2010, 10:09:36 AM »

Will buy

Third · « **Reply #50 on:** June 19, 2010, 10:16:06 AM »

Looks like a Fable 2 add-on.

Diunx · « **Reply #51 on:** June 19, 2010, 01:03:01 PM »

Fable 2 was god awful

cool breeze · « **Reply #52 on:** June 19, 2010, 01:42:16 PM »

I don't know if I want this yet. It sounds like they're making the life sim stuff I enjoyed in Fable 2 better, but aren't fixing the quests and RPG stuff Fable 2 quests and RPG stuff were really weak and even after finishing the story I never felt like I accomplished anything. It sounds like the focus is now more on interacting with people in the town, making promises and keeping them, then farting their face or dragging them to the pub to fart in their face.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #53 on:** June 19, 2010, 02:26:56 PM »

I'll gamefly it. I don't have a problem with Fable. It's not the world's best series. It's not the world's worst series. It's an average series. Which means when I get around to it, I'll get around to it.

chronovore · « **Reply #54 on:** June 24, 2010, 11:09:17 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 19, 2010, 02:26:56 PM

I'll gamefly it. I don't have a problem with Fable. It's not the world's best series. It's not the world's worst series. It's an average series. Which means when I get around to it, I'll get around to it.

Sometimes I wonder how my opinion of games will change if I have access to rentals. I buy whatever even vaguely catches my eye at a reasonable price whenever I'm in the USA. Trips to game stores are like pilgrimages for me.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #55 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:09:32 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on June 24, 2010, 11:09:17 AM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 19, 2010, 02:26:56 PM
I'll gamefly it. I don't have a problem with Fable. It's not the world's best series. It's not the world's worst series. It's an average series. Which means when I get around to it, I'll get around to it.
Sometimes I wonder how my opinion of games will change if I have access to rentals. I buy whatever even vaguely catches my eye at a reasonable price whenever I'm in the USA. Trips to game stores are like pilgrimages for me.

I've noticed my opinions have become less extreme. When you buy games, it becomes a big investment of money so I use to judge things more harshly. Now that I play whatever I want, whenever I want, I don't feel the need to overly rant since I'm not getting burned on buying things.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #56 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:59:56 PM »

Fable was such a promising little title.

Then Fable 2 came out and ruined everything, and Fable 3 just seems like it's unnecessary. Fuck lionhead.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #57 on:** June 25, 2010, 12:05:38 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on June 24, 2010, 12:59:56 PM

Fable was such a promising little title.

It was a mainly broken and disappointing piece of crap from what I remember.

MCD · « **Reply #58 on:** June 26, 2010, 07:24:40 PM »

Quote from: Borys on June 26, 2010, 07:15:32 PM

Fable was awesome, magical. I never played such a good fantasy action-RPG before.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #59 on:** June 26, 2010, 07:27:34 PM »

Fable 3 will look amazing when PC modders work their magic on it.

eye candy

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Author Topic: Fable 3 (Read 27971 times)