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{{disambig|the original 2005 version|the 2014 remastered version|[[Fable Anniversary]]}} | {{disambig|the original 2005 version|the 2014 remastered version|[[Fable Anniversary]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Fable The Lost Chapters cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X}} | + | {{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>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
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|winehq = 2633 | |winehq = 2633 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|Smarte}}. Released on 4 CDs. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | fable-lost-chapters | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | fable-lost-chapters | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[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= | {{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]. | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1480-fable-explorer/ Fable Explorer]. | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |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 = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069452491 download] | |notes = Retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069452491 download] | ||
|fan = | |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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |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 = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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+ | ===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=== | ||
{{API | {{API |
Latest revision as of 08:02, 5 September 2024
This page is for the original 2005 version. For the 2014 remastered version, see Fable Anniversary.
Developers | |
---|---|
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 | |
---|---|
Fable: The Lost Chapters | 2005 |
Fable III | 2011 |
Fable Anniversary | 2014 |
Fable Fortune | 2018 |
Fable | 2025 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SmarteSECURE DRM. Released on 4 CDs. | |||
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
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