Fable (video game)

Fable is a video game for the Xbox. It was developed by Big Blue Box, a satellite of Lionhead Studios, and was published by Microsoft. Shipped to retail on September 14, 2004, Fable was well-received by critics for the quality of its gameplay and execution, even as they lamented it's failure to include many of the features promised by creator Peter Molyneux.

Character Customization

Fable features a reasonably unique character customization system based on the concept that everything the character does should affect him. If he eats too much, he will gain weight. If he swings his sword constantly, he will build muscle. Every article of clothing the character acquires will change his in-game appearance. He can be further customized by using haircut, facial hair, and tattoo cards which allow for a range of body modification options.

Related Topics:
Haircut - Facial hair - Tattoo - Body modification

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The clothing, hairstyle, and tattoos the character wears will affect the way he is seen by the non-player characters. If he is porting a clean-shaven, well-dressed style, he will become more attractive but less fearsome. If he is brandishing scary tattoos and dreadful chainmail armor, he will become more frightening. These options change the responses given by the non-player characters. A terrifying character will cause villagers to cower in fear. A charming, virtuous hero will receive admiration and applause.

Related Topics:
Non-player characters - Chainmail

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The actions that the character takes will score for him good and evil points. If he is killing monsters or saving villagers, he will receive good points. If he commits a crime or kills an innocent person, he will receive evil points. These affect not only the responses of the non-player characters but also the appearance of the character. A hero with an abundance of good points will soon find a halo and a pleasant glow surrounding him. An evil character will sprout horns and emit toxic fumes.

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The hero can have a social life. This is mostly affected by how good or evil the character is. The hero can flirt, propose and even marry, provided he is romantic enough. The hero has no predetermined sexuality, so players are free to to play as heterosexual, bisexual, or gay, and the hero can get married to other men and have sexual intercourse with them just like they can with the women in the game. The game does not "show anything", but sounds can be heard. Many females in the game will say that the hero is "naughty," while men may yell and say, "that's nice."

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You can also acheive certain classes for the different things you do.

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• Warrior: A melee warrior.
• Spellwarrior: A warrior that uses spells such as Assassin rush to kill enemies.
• Barbarian: Uses barbaric weapons such as a pickaxe.
• Fighter: A mix of skill and strength will help you achieve this title.
• Infiltrator: Learn the ways of the assassin. Learn how to sneak, steal and picklocks.
• Assassin: An evil warrior that is a somewhat good at archery and a master at guile.
• Battle Mage: A mage that uses mainly attack spells.
• Will User: A mage that uses magic.
• Witch Hunter: An archer and mage.
• Knight: A very strong warrior.
• Soldier: A strong warrior that can take lots of punishment.
• Bounty Hunter: A tough warrior that can take lots of punishment
• Archer: A very accurate bow user.
• Rogue: Master at skill.
• Mystic: A master at magic power.
• Thief: Adept at stealing.
• Scout: A very fast melee warrior.
• Apprentice: An apprentice at the guild.
• Druid: An evil magic user.
• Slayer: An evil archer and warrior.
• Runemaster: A good and powerful will user.
• Invoker: A master warrior.
• Hunter: A master archer.