Want to Turn Heads in Fable 3? Your Hilariously Practical Guide to Peak In-Game Attractiveness
You wander around Albion in Fable 3, feeling a bit zero on the attractiveness scale? Fear not, adventurer! Looking good in Fable is about reactions from digital denizens. Who doesn’t want villagers cheering when you stroll through town? This guide is your social survival kit, minus the survival part.
Dress to Impress (or Intimidate): The Power of Clothing
Your wardrobe acts like a weapon of persuasion in Fable 3. Your outfit forms your first impression, amplified by AI reactions. Think digital peacocking. Most clothing items have an attractiveness modifier. You can wear your charm on your sleeve or tunic, or whatever stylish garment you choose.
But not everything good-looking to you makes you a heartthrob. Some items boost attractiveness while others do not. It’s a balance between individual style and public adoration. Some clothing pieces add modifiers like “silliness” and “scariness.” You could be terrifyingly attractive or hilariously handsome. Your choice.
- Pro-Tip: Experiment! Mix and match items to see what boosts your attractiveness most. Perhaps that silly jester hat holds the key to Fable 3 hotness.
Weighty Matters: Are You Packing Pixels in the Wrong Places?
Let’s talk virtual weight. In Fable, a plump physique isn’t attractive, especially to villagers. They’re a tough crowd. If you’ve indulged in too many pies, your hero might have extra digital padding.
No worries! Shedding virtual pounds is easier than canceling a gym membership. Celery is your friend here, like in real life. In Fable 3, any fruit or vegetable, or a non-alcoholic drink works. It’s a digital miracle! Want to bulk up? Pies and meat from Bowerstone vendors are ideal. Prefer liquid gains? Beer at the pub will expand your waistline.
- Fun Fact: Control your character’s weight with in-game food and drink. It’s diet and exercise, Fable style!
Heightened Expectations: Standing Tall (or Not)
Height in Fable is about accuracy and stature, not genetics. Confused? In Fable II, height tied to Accuracy; in Fable III, it’s linked to Stature. The more skilled you are, the taller you become. Bizarre? Yes, but it works.
If you want to change your hero’s height, Knothole Island expansion for Fable II offered height-altering potions. Want to be a giant? Potion. Prefer a smaller dynamo? Another potion. Sadly, Fable 3 lacks these potions. You’re stuck with stature-based height, so be really good at whatever ‘stature’ entails for those impressive heights.
Ageing Gracefully (or Not at All): Time is a Flat Circle in Albion
Good news! Ageing in Fable 3 is non-existent. You won’t wake up with digital wrinkles or a bad back. If you want a ‘wise old hero’ look, Fable has you covered. Dyes can change your hair to more mature shades. Old make-up exists too; looking older is stylish in Albion.
Your character’s actual age depends on experience points. The more you level up, the older you become, but you don’t visually age. It’s philosophical for a game with chicken punching. You’re eternally youthful unless you decide to dye your hair grey.
Scar Wars: Erasing Battle Scars (at a Price)
Battle scars in Fable are trophies of past defeats, less cool and more scar-y. They appear when your hero is defeated in combat, reminding you of your less-than-heroic moments. Want to erase these marks? Enter Scar Vanishing Potions.
These potions erase scars, but there’s a catch: they add corruption points. You can be scar-free, but at a moral cost. Is flawless skin worth a tainted soul? That’s a question for the ages, or until your next Fable 3 playthrough.
Flirting for Fun and… Favor? Mastering Social Expressions
Attractiveness isn’t just looks; it’s also charm. In Fable 3, flirting is a gameplay mechanic you can exploit. Want to win hearts? Master “Good Expressions.” These are your social superpowers. Forget “Evil” expressions if you aim for admiration.
Good Expressions help build relationships. Think of them as the digital version of a winning smile and a compliment. And what’s one ultimate Good Expression? The classic handshake! A simple handshake can lead to romantic bliss or improved social standing. It’s about subtle cues.
- Expression Experiment: Try all Good Expressions to see which ones get the best reactions. You might be surprised by social leverage from a well-timed flourish or perfectly executed bow.
Marital Bliss (and Multiple Spouses?): Love in the Time of Fable
Marriage in Fable 3 is interesting. You can marry AI characters and co-op partners. Each spouse gets their own house. It’s digital polygamy meets real estate tycoon. Want to propose to an AI character? Convince them first with charm and gifts.
Marrying co-op partners offers financial perks. Joint gold access? Sounds like harmony or epic arguments over spending habits. But here’s the kicker: multiple spouses exist! One for each marital home owned. Up to five spouses means five homes, plus plenty of digital drama.
- Spousal Strategy: Think carefully about homes and spouses. Five houses mean five spouses and five times the chaos. Choose wisely, or embrace it.
Morality: Does Being Good (or Evil) Make You More Attractive?
Does being virtuous or evil change attractiveness in Fable 3? The answer is… sort of, but not really. Subjects react based on moral alignment. Good hero? Applause. Evil overlord? Screams. Ultimately, they all “put out the same.”
Morality does not drastically alter gameplay experience. Villagers give quests and vendors sell goods regardless of virtue or vice. Moral choices may influence ambiance but don’t change attractiveness affecting gameplay mechanics. Handsome devil or beautiful do-gooder, Albion rolls with it.
So here’s your comprehensive, hopefully humorous guide to maximizing attractiveness in Fable 3. Dress well, lay off virtual pies, and charm everyone you meet (figuratively). Albion awaits your aesthetically pleasing, socially savvy hero!
