I was very disappointed in the first Fable game, but it looks like Fable 2 will be much better.
There is a lot of info coming out of the Game Developers Conference on the Xbox 360 game Fable 2. One is that there will be no gold dropping in game. The way to make money is to either get a job or gamble.
The job choices are: assassin, blacksmith or woodsman. You can also become a Henchman since Fable 2 will have 2 player co-op. The co-op allows a friend to jump into a game at any time. The gambling is done through a game that combines Roulette and Craps. The gambling game called Keystone will also be available before Fable 2 comes out on Xbox Live Arcade and you will be able to transfer gold from the gambling game to Fable 2 when it comes out. The mini-game is being developed by Carbonated Games.
You can also create a female main character. There is no dieing in Fable 2 instead you will go unconscious for about 30 seconds and wake up with scars which will determine how NPCs treat you. You can spend money, experience or reputation to stop from falling. Boss enemies will inflict major, disfiguring scars.
The game is scheduled to come out in the Fall of this year.
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