Features// Fable Multiplayer Scrapped – Can and Can’t do FAQ Released
The World of Albion
So what can you tell me about Albion?
The land of Albion is an amazing place; full of magical locations, living towns and villages, interesting dungeons and other amazing settings. It is set in a world that has no relation to Britain in terms of size or geography/geology/geewhizzery and it is a single land mass. The world of Albion is organic and lush; exploring Albion is supposed to be a real pleasure!
What does it look like, Albion?
The world of Fable has numerous ravines, forests, mountains, hills, coasts and misty ruins. Sometimes you will be harassed by creatures that live there and sometimes - indeed - by the surroundings themselves.
Can I go anywhere?
There are no 'backgrounds' in Fable, like we’ve seen in many games so far. There are areas you can't get to due to their severe topography, just like the real world. Most of the time you will be walking on roads or secret paths, but you can still wander off if the region allows it! But you won’t find yourself in an area devoid of things to do; the world has been whittled down to remove such areas, ensuring that there is always something to do.
What does the world of Albion mean to me as a Hero?
You’ve been living in this world for quite some time now, and you will find many places that are of huge interest to finish the game or work on your character in becoming the most powerful hero! There is just too much going on; Albion is one big living and breathing world!
What about weather conditions?
The game engine does simulate wind. And rain. And snow. And the sun moving around the planet. And fog.
Will there be cities as well?
Of course there will be cities! There will also be trading posts, settlements and other places of village life. Here are some of the town's names in the game; Bowerstone, Knothole Glade, Oak Vale, and Hook Coast.
And will it, for example, be possible to break into houses?
Doors are often breakable, so you can bash them down and explore inside. During the night, for example, you can ambush the inhabitants! Others may prefer to picklock the door, which is also possible.
I keep hearing stuff about time, is there such a thing in Fable?
Someone asked about whether the world has a day and night system: the world has a day night system, with the villager behaviour reacting appropriately. Villagers go to bed at night, wake up and go to work in the morning, go to the pub after work and get drunk, then stagger back to bed. Children go to school during the day, play tag and hopscotch out of school hours. Families get together for meals, everything mediated by time of day.
What is the Old Kingdom I keep hearing about?
What? You know something about the Old Kingdom? Tell us please!
The land of Albion is an amazing place; full of magical locations, living towns and villages, interesting dungeons and other amazing settings. It is set in a world that has no relation to Britain in terms of size or geography/geology/geewhizzery and it is a single land mass. The world of Albion is organic and lush; exploring Albion is supposed to be a real pleasure!
What does it look like, Albion?
The world of Fable has numerous ravines, forests, mountains, hills, coasts and misty ruins. Sometimes you will be harassed by creatures that live there and sometimes - indeed - by the surroundings themselves.
Can I go anywhere?
There are no 'backgrounds' in Fable, like we’ve seen in many games so far. There are areas you can't get to due to their severe topography, just like the real world. Most of the time you will be walking on roads or secret paths, but you can still wander off if the region allows it! But you won’t find yourself in an area devoid of things to do; the world has been whittled down to remove such areas, ensuring that there is always something to do.
What does the world of Albion mean to me as a Hero?
You’ve been living in this world for quite some time now, and you will find many places that are of huge interest to finish the game or work on your character in becoming the most powerful hero! There is just too much going on; Albion is one big living and breathing world!
What about weather conditions?
The game engine does simulate wind. And rain. And snow. And the sun moving around the planet. And fog.
Will there be cities as well?
Of course there will be cities! There will also be trading posts, settlements and other places of village life. Here are some of the town's names in the game; Bowerstone, Knothole Glade, Oak Vale, and Hook Coast.
And will it, for example, be possible to break into houses?
Doors are often breakable, so you can bash them down and explore inside. During the night, for example, you can ambush the inhabitants! Others may prefer to picklock the door, which is also possible.
I keep hearing stuff about time, is there such a thing in Fable?
Someone asked about whether the world has a day and night system: the world has a day night system, with the villager behaviour reacting appropriately. Villagers go to bed at night, wake up and go to work in the morning, go to the pub after work and get drunk, then stagger back to bed. Children go to school during the day, play tag and hopscotch out of school hours. Families get together for meals, everything mediated by time of day.
What is the Old Kingdom I keep hearing about?
What? You know something about the Old Kingdom? Tell us please!