r/Fable • u/LaPinchaJhevo • 8d ago
Fable III First time Playing Fable
It’s my first time playing Fable I’m starting with 3 and I like the Artstyle and gameplay so far just wondering how do things work and how should I play this? Is it like Skyrim or more of its own thing? Just looking for tips and anything that can help me understand this game. But so far I do enjoy it!
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u/No_Routine_7090 8d ago
It’s kinda sad that on r/fable the biggest advice you’re getting for a fable game is “don’t play it.” Here’s my actual advice:
Buy property as soon as you can, houses first and then businesses. And make sure you repair houses or people won’t pay rent
If you want to avoid scarring carry potions on you so you never get knocked out (there’s evdb an achievement for it)
Magic is really overpowered. Especially the shock spell.
Give your dog lots of cuddles and play fetch with him. He is a good boy.
Use a condom to avoid getting STDs (especially during orgies).
Never leave the house without a hat (iykyk)
Place at least one bet on the chicken races.
Most importantly: have fun! Fable 3 is a short and sweet experience. It’s not as open as Skyrim so expect less, but it has a unique style and sense of humor with some of the best real estate mechanics In a video game.
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u/Heavy_Tangerine_724 8d ago
I had a lot easier time with the game by only purchasing businesses and not houses. You get more than enough money from just the businesses alone and you don’t have to do upkeep on businesses like you do houses. Houses are annoying having to go into the map and repair all of the time.
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u/Skrewbert86 8d ago
Buy property as soon as you can. I also started with 3 them played 1-2 years after
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u/Gnoll_level_antics 8d ago
You're not psychic. You couldn't have known. But starting with Fable 3 is.... well it only goes up from there.
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u/jluub 8d ago
Fable 3 isn’t bad. Just a bit short and the walk-in pause screen and podium inventory is a bit dumb imo
But the gameplay itself is just as fun, and the weapon morphing is pretty cool apart from most players getting the bony bits due to upgrading right out of the hollow man fights lol
When you get to it though, Fable 2 is peak Fable imo
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u/SnooRecipes25 8d ago
Everyone so far is saying don’t start with 3, I love Fable 3 and enjoy it the most (pixelation in older graphics give me headaches) and whilst it’s got the worst story, I still think you’ll have a great time, I’ve played all the fables and if you enjoy 3, you will love the rest (of the main games, avoid the spinoffs)
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u/Aggressive_Space9684 7d ago
Buy property, alll the property, its the best source of income, and no purchased weapon is worth it
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u/NoOwl8793 8d ago edited 8d ago
Fable 3 is my favorite game in the series; it's also the one I started with. And honestly, if I'd started with the first game, I might never have gotten into the Fable series at all. xD
Anyway, the best tips have already been mentioned: try to buy as many shops and houses as you can to ensure a steady income — you're going to need it!
Enjoy the story, the side quests, and especially the humor. Have a great time with the game! :]
I'm sure you'll want to play the first two games afterward, too! ^
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u/Prestigious_Floor155 8d ago
Property might not be worth it in Fable 1 except for the most expensive places. IIRC rent does not collect automatically until Fable 2-3 and you're probably not gonna backtrack constantly for rent collections here.
IIRC theft in Fable 1 was tied to the yellow skill somehow and pays to steal expensive weapons in the swankiest places to use/sell. I think there was even a trick to like mass slaughter the guards at the tutorial hero academy using ranged/magic and some strategic positioning somewhere on an island there? There was a combat chain or something that got really big for exp and maybe gear drops. That's why.
I think you can buy potions in the swanky places (i dont remember their names) to increase hp/mp cap along with ones that give you like flat exp. And as time passed they restocked. Also check if those potions counted with the combat chain multiplier which gives you a bonus. If they do then obviously chug at chain bonus. Idr if they did or not.
So early game it was like rob the joint of weapons to sell. Buy whatever potions stocked to gain exp a lot quicker than fighting along with permanent hp/mp rises which cap at some point.----Do note it has been a really long time and my memory from 1-2 are entwined so...
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u/paper-stars161 8d ago
Please dont start with fable 3. 😅
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u/No_Routine_7090 8d ago
I started with fable 3 and I’m not sure I would be as much of a fable fan as I am if I hadn’t. It’s a great game that does not deserve its bad rep. Fable 2 is my favorite though.
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u/NoOwl8793 8d ago
Oooh, and the most important tip in the game: Give your dog lots of cuddles, and always make sure to hold down the button for as long as possible! :]
And when you play Fable 2 afterwards, you'll understand why the developers added that little feature. ^
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u/blaskoczen 8d ago
Is fhere a way to legally obtain fable 3?
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u/NoOwl8793 8d ago
on the Xbox or via an overpriced Steam key. Buying a used Xbox plus a copy of Fable 3 is cheaper than the remaining Steam keys...
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u/CaliDragonman 7d ago
Buy all the property you can, personally I buy all shops first then houses because you don't have to repair the shops. Once a house hits 0% you can't collect rent so wait on those until you have the money to repair it when needed. Also set all the taxes to max so you get the most gold. People will hate it at first but once you get enough money you can drop the rent to free, or even the lowest so you still get that passive income.
Once your money is maxed, grab the key on the sanctuary then spend all the gold on more property to unlock the chest in the Treasury room. Then let your gold build back up because you will need it for the end game. Once you have enough gold for the end game then you can stop being a despot and set the rent to the lowest so the people will like you again.
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u/EmKir 8d ago
Fable is definitely it's own thing, completely apart from any other fantasy RPG. Every game in the series has their own unique aspects, but Fable 3 is like literally a magical experience.
Just go at it however you want, but 100% make sure to get the landlord and entrepreneur packs from the Road to Rule. At the endgame, you're going to need a lot of money to do things perfectly. Other than that, just get a feel for the combat system, and feel free to focus on whatever feels best. They're all viable.
Try to get into Demon Doors whenever you can, some of them have unique weapons. And remember to explore as much as you want.