Tale Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 There are people who actually enjoyed Fable? I mean, I know one guy, but I've known something was wrong with him for a while now. But there are others? "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Hurlshort Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 I enjoyed Fable. It was a fun little RPG that didn't take itself too seriously. Unfortunately, it seems like a lot of people wanted more. Of course, I've never knocked a game for being too short, as I'm more likely to quit a game if it goes over 20 hours.
Tale Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) I've heard about people who expected more from it, but I wasn't one of them. I actually didn't know anything about it except that supposedly it was good. I'm not sure how exactly to put it. I always enjoy it when a game doesn't take itself too seriously. But Fable... maybe it was trying too hard. Or maybe it crossed the line from being "not serious" into "clownlike." All I know is that if it was trying to be funny, it wore the joke out early and kept stringing it along with a straight face, and if it was actually trying to be serious... god help us all. Another thing I always have to keep in mind one thing, there are people who love Diablo. And that's all Fable was, a hack and slash action RPG. (with the most atrocious dialogue in ages) Edited August 24, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Hurlshort Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 I'd hardly compare Fable to Diablo. One has you fighting wave after wave of attackers, and the other barely has any combat at all. Seriously, I'd call Fable more of an adventure game than anything else. I've also seen a lot worse dialogue out there.
Bokishi Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Fable support widescreen on 360? I was able to make it widescreen on old Xbox but can't on 360 Current 3DMark
kirottu Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I enjoyed Fable. It was a fun little RPG that didn't take itself too seriously. Unfortunately, it seems like a lot of people wanted more. Of course, I've never knocked a game for being too short, as I'm more likely to quit a game if it goes over 20 hours. I too enjoyed Fable for what it was. Apparently Molyneux seriously overhyped Fable and those who were following it This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Musopticon? Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 There has yet to be a game that Molyneux didn't overhype. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Tale Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 He's trying to hype the fact that you get a dog in Fable 2. I think he's bleeding insane. Supposedly he's not even involved in development anymore. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Krookie Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I'll be hyped for Fable 2 when I can have a kangaroo, or a penguin.
Tale Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I'd buy it for a pet penguin. Especially if I could attach lasers and poisonous claws to it. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
theslug Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I can't stand this love **** he keeps going on about. I thought fable was a great game, just short on length and content. I almost wish they'd just keep everything the same from fable 1 and just new time line, new characters, new story, and just tons of new villages, quests, weapons, skills, spells, and all kinds of doodads. The one button and cinematic scripted combat doesn't resonate with me and neither does the dog. It just seems like a short lived gimmick or something...I'll still probably get the game since I loved fable 1. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached.
Zero Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) I enjoyed Fable. It was a fun little RPG that didn't take itself too seriously. Unfortunately, it seems like a lot of people wanted more. Of course, I've never knocked a game for being too short, as I'm more likely to quit a game if it goes over 20 hours. I too enjoyed Fable for what it was. Apparently Molyneux seriously overhyped Fable and those who were following it Edited August 25, 2007 by Zero
Oerwinde Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 I enjoyed Fable. It was a fun little RPG that didn't take itself too seriously. Unfortunately, it seems like a lot of people wanted more. Of course, I've never knocked a game for being too short, as I'm more likely to quit a game if it goes over 20 hours. I too enjoyed Fable for what it was. Apparently Molyneux seriously overhyped Fable and those who were following it The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Fable was ugly, repetitive, had a crap story, completely pointless key features and it wasnt very fun to play after you had tried all the haircuts. The list of grievances is too long to post, but my main negative is that the missions/quests were extremely repetitive. You either had to kill every monster or escort a random npc from one end of the level to the other, that was it. no variation. boring. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Shryke Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Gonna have to agree with Kaftan here i didn't even play it all the way through, i just got sick of all the FedEx quests and moved on to other games when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse!
Hurlshort Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 It's like I played a different game. I don't even remember a fedex quest, and I'm not sure there were even enough quests to qualify as repetitive. I just remember impressing people with my giant bee head and getting a shiny axe from my wife after giving her a bit of black screen time.
theslug Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Lol yeah there is probably 3 quests where you escort someone, maybe 4 but I kind of doubt it. One of them is completely optional and is just a dudewandering outside of town, another is you escorting a kid through the last half of a quest, which is basically 3 rooms. The only real escort quest is the one where the dude turns into a balverine, which is a crappy quest but w/e. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached.
Zero Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 At least he acknowleges that Hype hurt Fable. Took a new approach to the press for Fable 2, now he doesn't go off about anything untuil its already in the game, which should result in a game that comes closer to matching our expectations rather than being far worse than we think. Luckily I played Fable long after all the bitching had subsided and I quite enjoyed the game. Like I said he seems like a nice guy and his apology was sincere as far as I could tell (if you read that apology of the Lionhead forums). But if you followed that game for 3 years (I did) ; and all you got were these little glimpses.. and closer to release he says is going to be the greatest RPG ever. The devs really just gave you concept art and all these hints and than you got previews based on verbatim.. Its easy to understand why people were pissed... I was pissed.. But reading the apology did make the anger go away.. A image of perfection in one persons mind may not translate to the masses. I kinda feel for the guy, he said if Fable 2 isn't groundbreaking that he should reconsider his job. He seems very invested.. and you can see it in his eyes.. Or else he is just good at selling himself (I don't think thats the case, but you could probably argue it, as you can about anything).
Meshugger Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) ...or he has become old and more detached from reality. It happens to every one of us, sooner or later Edited August 27, 2007 by Meshugger "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy
Tale Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 You're never too young to go senile. I'm living proof. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Oerwinde Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) OK, question: I've seen people talk about downloading TV shows and such from XB Live, and even saw a screenshot advertising the download of Family Guy season 5, yet the only videos I can download are the Viva Pinata series and a clip from Ultimate Avengers. Where are like the Star Trek episodes and crap people talk about? Edited September 28, 2007 by Oerwinde The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Hell Kitty Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 OK, question: I've seen people talk about downloading TV shows and such from XB Live, and even saw a screenshot advertising the download of Family Guy season 5, yet the only videos I can download are the Viva Pinata series and a clip from Ultimate Avengers. Where are like the Star Trek episodes and crap people talk about? I believe that's US only.
Oerwinde Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 OK, question: I've seen people talk about downloading TV shows and such from XB Live, and even saw a screenshot advertising the download of Family Guy season 5, yet the only videos I can download are the Viva Pinata series and a clip from Ultimate Avengers. Where are like the Star Trek episodes and crap people talk about? I believe that's US only. Bah, lame. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Hurlshort Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 OK, question: I've seen people talk about downloading TV shows and such from XB Live, and even saw a screenshot advertising the download of Family Guy season 5, yet the only videos I can download are the Viva Pinata series and a clip from Ultimate Avengers. Where are like the Star Trek episodes and crap people talk about? I believe that's US only. Bah, lame. It's also rather expensive. Each TV episode is like 2 or 3 bucks. They need to create a better business model or rely on some advertising dollars. I'd pay extra per month for unlimited access to the TV shows, but I won't pay per episode.
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