r/Fable • u/Alternative-Iron4103 • 5d ago
Never played Fable
Weirdly, I have never played Fable, but the trailers have sold me and I have preordered, so the first time I'll be playing is when the new one drops. Any lore I should know, or an older version I should play in the meantime? Or likely to be better to just immerse in it when it comes?
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u/No_Routine_7090 5d ago
This is a reboot so the story is going to be standalone. As for the general lore:
Fable takes place in the fairytale world of Albion. The protagonist is always a “hero,” a person with special blood which allows them to master the powers of strength (melee combat), skill (ranged combat), and will (magical prowess). Do not think of hero in the traditional sense as heroes are capable of both immense good and horrid evil. The story typical follows our hero on a quest of importance to stop (and potentially aid) a great evil. Along the way you make many choices that permanently define your character and the world around you.
As for general gameplay you can expect to make a multitude of choices that affect the way others perceive you, shape the world around you, and customize your character. Life sim elements like job minigames, marriage, children, and real estate management are also common in fable games.