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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original 2005 version|the 2014 remastered version|[[Fable Anniversary]]}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |title | + | |cover = Fable cover.png |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212001258/http://support.feralinteractive.com:80/en/mac-linux-games/fable|title=Feral Support - Fable: The Lost Chapters (Archived)|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}} |
− | |release dates = | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2005}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 30, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fable-the-lost-chapters|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fable-the-lost-chapters|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG, Open world }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Fable }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 204030 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20050829020151/http://www.microsoft.com/games/fable/ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Fable: The Lost Chapters | ||
+ | |lutris = fable-the-lost-chapters | ||
+ | |mobygames = 19218 | ||
+ | |hltb = 3318 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Fable (2004 video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 2633 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
− | = | + | |release history = |
− | |||
− | + | |current state = | |
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− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://fable.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Fable Wiki] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | fable-lost-chapters | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204030 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steam.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_DRM-free_games|title=List of DRM-free games - Steam Fandom Wiki|date=2020-04-09}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00AR05D5A | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225094219/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/?filter=New+Releases|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use replacement videos|fix= | ||
+ | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/457-fable-the-lost-chapters-intro-skip/ Fable: The Lost Chapters intro skip]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The [https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/fable/updates/ 1.0.1 Patch] updates the OS X version of the game to the latest version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows version has no patches. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Fable General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fable\Saves\{{p|uid}}\Profile.bin}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fable\Saves\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Fable Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fable-lost-chapters | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu is always 1024x768. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Use [http://fabletlcmod.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=60262 FableHook]. If it fails to inject, see [[#FableHook returns SetupPath Entry Missing (Steam version) error|here]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Use [http://fabletlcmod.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=60262 FableHook] and [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://ermaccer.github.io/posts/fable-menu FableMenu]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set FOV with Fable Explorer|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1480-fable-explorer/ Fable Explorer]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>config.xml</code> and change <code>InstallDirectory</code> to the correct installation path of the game (including trailing slash). | ||
+ | # Run <code>FableExplorer.exe</code> and double-click on <code>CAMERA_MODE</code> then <code>CAMERA_PC_NORMAL</code>. | ||
+ | # Expand <code>CAMERA_MODE</code>, select <code>FOV</code> and change the float value to your desired FOV. | ||
+ | # Click Apply Changes, go to Actions and Save Mods and Run Fable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Fable Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = always on | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Negative Mouse Acceleration. Cannot be disabled | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Fable Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Fable-2004-CZ link #1] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1786-fable-the-lost-chapters-hungarian-translation/ available to download.] [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/fable-the-lost-chapters/fable-the-lost-chapters/834 Also a Fan translation available.] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069452491 download] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1475_baixar-traducao-para-fable-the-lost-chapters-fable-the-lost-chapters.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only in retail version. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=423629744 download] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/06/fable-lost-chapters.html Helix Mod: Fable: The Lost Chapters - 3D Vision Fix]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/fable-lost-chapters/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = true | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Refresh rates only up to 100 Hz are available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-11-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K] locally with the file name <code>d3d9.dll</code>. | ||
+ | # After you've started the game once, open <code>d3d9.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Change the <code>RefreshRate=-1.0</code> value to the desired hertz. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===ATI/AMD crash to desktop on new game or load=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There is a bug with many ATI/AMD drivers that causes the game to crash as soon as you try to launch a new game or load an old one. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Set all of the "Shadow" settings to the minimum, then start a new game. | ||
+ | # Once you are in the game, you can change the setting to as high as you want. | ||
+ | # You should be able to load into your new game with no problem. Just make sure you don't change any graphical settings in the main menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crash to desktop=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility options|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520093600/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2307735&page=2#post31811782 Fable TLC Issue - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on the Fable shortcut and choose Properties. | ||
+ | # Go to the Compatibility tab. | ||
+ | # Set the compatibility mode to Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5). | ||
+ | # Click OK to save your changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix has only been tested under Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/204030/discussions/0/648811852433568776/#c648811852510066894|title=Fable: TLC not working with Window 8.1 :( - Steam Community Discussion|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===FableHook returns SetupPath Entry Missing (Steam version) error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add entry manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-11-26}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}} and launch {{file|regedit.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{file|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\fable\1.0}}. | ||
+ | # Add a new string entry (REG_SZ). | ||
+ | # As a name type in <code>SetupPath</code>. | ||
+ | # Double click on it and set its value to {{file|{{p|game}}\}} (make sure to finish the path with <code>\</code>). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fablethelostchapters/mods/444 Unofficial Fable Patch]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes bugs, that were overlooked by the original developers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fablethelostchapters/mods/495 Xbox Dialogue]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Restores the original audio files from the Xbox version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Restores original voice for Jack of Blades. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fablethelostchapters/mods/26 Big Blue Box Studios - Intro Restored]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replaces the Microsoft's intro with the Big Blue Box's intro from the Xbox version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fablethelostchapters/mods/93 Fable - The Lost Content]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An expansion mod, that restores cut content by either restoring it from game's files or recreating it manually from concept art. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fablethelostchapters/mods/425 Higher Draw Distance]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Increases the draw distance of most objects, foliage and shadows by 200%. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 1.1 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Video 8 | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |minOS = XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.4 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Intel GMA series are not supported. {{ii}} Known compatibility issues on OS X 10.7 (Lion) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 13:47, 21 March 2024
This page is for the original 2005 version. For the 2014 remastered version, see Fable Anniversary.
Developers | |
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Lionhead Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies[1] |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | May 30, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Open world |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Fable |
Fable | |
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Fable: The Lost Chapters | 2005 |
Fable III | 2011 |
Fable Anniversary | 2014 |
Fable Fortune | 2018 |
Fable | TBA |
Fable: The Lost Chapters is a singleplayer third-person ARPG and open world game in the Fable series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use replacement videos |
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Apply the Fable: The Lost Chapters intro skip. |
Patches
- The 1.0.1 Patch updates the OS X version of the game to the latest version.
- The Windows version has no patches.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fable\Saves\<user-id>\Profile.bin |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fable\Saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Main menu is always 1024x768. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Use FableHook. If it fails to inject, see here. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use FableHook and Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use FableMenu |
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Set FOV with Fable Explorer[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative Mouse Acceleration. Cannot be disabled | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only, available to download. Also a Fan translation available. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Retail version only, download | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Only in retail version. download | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Fable: The Lost Chapters - 3D Vision Fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Refresh rates only up to 100 Hz are available.
Override refresh rate set by game[4] |
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ATI/AMD crash to desktop on new game or load
- There is a bug with many ATI/AMD drivers that causes the game to crash as soon as you try to launch a new game or load an old one.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Crash to desktop
Set compatibility options[5] |
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Notes
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FableHook returns SetupPath Entry Missing (Steam version) error
Add entry manually[7] |
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Other information
Mods
Unofficial Fable Patch
- Fixes bugs, that were overlooked by the original developers.
Xbox Dialogue
- Restores the original audio files from the Xbox version.
- Restores original voice for Jack of Blades.
Big Blue Box Studios - Intro Restored
- Replaces the Microsoft's intro with the Big Blue Box's intro from the Xbox version.
Fable - The Lost Content
- An expansion mod, that restores cut content by either restoring it from game's files or recreating it manually from concept art.
Higher Draw Distance
- Increases the draw distance of most objects, foliage and shadows by 200%.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Windows Media Video 8 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Intel GMA series are not supported.
- Known compatibility issues on OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (204030) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Feral Support - Fable: The Lost Chapters (Archived) - last accessed on 2023-07-21
- ↑ List of DRM-free games - Steam Fandom Wiki - last accessed on 2020-04-09
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Fable TLC Issue - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fable: TLC not working with Window 8.1 :( - Steam Community Discussion - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-11-26