Found on Knothole Island: Halo's assault rifle
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Jan 14th 2009 at 1:24PM }
Another futuristic, albeit considerably less charming, addition to Albion comes in the former of an alleged animation glitch. According to a PushingPlay blogger, the DLC's addition caused his character to cease walking and simply slide everywhere -- appropriate for the Knothole's (sometimes) frigid climate, but something we've asked Lionhead to look into. Check back later for Joystiq's verdict on the new quests.
Gallery: Fable 2: Hal's Rifle
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ronEbear @ Jan 14th 2009 1:31PM
Too bad the DLC didn`t include an onscreen, functional and convenient map system.
ToRo @ Jan 14th 2009 1:33PM
The not having an on screen map is kinda annoying at first but totally forgot about it because you can either fast travel or set that golden trail to lead you where ever you gotta go.
It must a bitch collecting all those keys and treasure chests though.
Alien Lord @ Jan 14th 2009 1:38PM
ToRo Said "It must a bitch collecting all those keys and treasure chests though."
Personally I found it far easier to find silver keys and chests then in Fable I
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 14th 2009 8:26PM
You know I have to give Credit to the Fable 2 teamf or making a system in Whihc collecting stuff was both fun and convinient.
I really felt like killing all those Gargoyles.
ToRo @ Jan 14th 2009 1:31PM
That's so awesome. I wonder what would be the fable equivalent to a sticky grenade?
Mike @ Jan 14th 2009 1:46PM
Probably a grenade that sticks to things.
Duke @ Jan 14th 2009 1:55PM
A beehive with honey all over it would work.
donHefe @ Jan 14th 2009 1:36PM
I had that slide glitch during the regular game. It only lasted that one session though.
Alien Lord @ Jan 14th 2009 1:40PM
Just as soon as I get my copy back from my GF I'm downloading this. I prefer to shoot my enemies rather then slash them.
Vcize @ Jan 14th 2009 3:05PM
Yet your avatar is an energy sword...
Babel @ Jan 15th 2009 12:39PM
"How ironic: he is blind, after a lifetime of enjoying being able to see"
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Jan 14th 2009 8:30PM
What if the energy sword could shoot lasers? Then it'd be a Halo version of the gunblade.
Haggard @ Jan 14th 2009 1:49PM
Is this a gamebreaker, a fun extra, or a balanced alternative?
Never played the game so no way to judge.
Duke @ Jan 14th 2009 1:55PM
I have yet to DL it but it looks like a fun extra to me. The game is pretty solid as it sits.
T @ Jan 14th 2009 1:55PM
So first we dress the main character up as MC. Then we give him a Plasma Sword and an Assault Rifle.
I can picture poor Fable sitting there as the user downloads this content thinking: "I can't be Halo!"
Vcize @ Jan 14th 2009 3:06PM
Fable is a game. It can't think.
T @ Jan 14th 2009 3:54PM
Here's a shovel. When you're done burying the joke be sure to say a few words.
Vcize @ Jan 14th 2009 4:11PM
A joke isn't a person. You can't bury it.
playwhutyalike @ Jan 14th 2009 1:57PM
Slide and Knothole are two words that should never be used in the same sentence.
Antagonist @ Jan 14th 2009 2:09PM
Why not? It sounds like fun to me.
playwhutyalike @ Jan 14th 2009 3:09PM
Next DLC: "Balloon Knot Island"
j.howlett @ Jan 14th 2009 3:43PM
get out of my head
Mike @ Jan 14th 2009 2:00PM
Can I please get a little more bloom effect on the lighting in this game?
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Jan 14th 2009 2:16PM
My phone camera made it worse, trust me.
(If we want to complain about Fable 2 graphical effects, we should target the motion blur.)
Duke @ Jan 14th 2009 2:31PM
Ludwig, were there no complaints over the sliding around already? I played the game 2 weeks ago and my guy was sliding around for 10 min and I had to reset the console to make it stop. I figured it was a common glitch before the DLC. Maybe not.
The Dark Wayne @ Jan 14th 2009 3:23PM
when the island has snow there is a ridiculous amount of bloom even without a camera phone
emirabal @ Jan 14th 2009 2:22PM
Why does this picture look like a GOW2 map, i think its river, is it me or what.
Sir Buzz Killington( The Artist formerly known as Jakka) @ Jan 14th 2009 2:56PM
I think Fable is a pretty cool guy eh, kills Hobbes with his assault rifle and doesn't afraid of anything.
Vcize @ Jan 14th 2009 3:07PM
I slid into your mom's knotho...
Wait, sorry, that was rule #1.
Sir Buzz Killington( The Artist formerly known as Jakka) @ Jan 14th 2009 3:41PM
Do not talk about /b/?
The Dark Wayne @ Jan 14th 2009 3:21PM
it kind sucks actually, it has a huge capacity compared to other guns but each bullet is so weak that you have to fire so many you barely get any bonus experience.
The only bug I've encoutnered from the DLC, or rather the patch from a few days before, is that if I have a beard and extra facial hair (say, mutton chops) i can only dye which ever one I got first. So now I have a black goatee and blonde mutton chops
BigD145 @ Jan 14th 2009 4:08PM
The carpet matches the drapes but the upholstery doesn't match either?
finnith @ Jan 14th 2009 6:55PM
Think what would happen if they dind't make Hal's Rifle reflect the Halo's AR. It would just be too easy.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 14th 2009 8:30PM
"It has a huge capacity compared to other guns but each bullet is so weak that you have to fire so many you barely get any bonus experience".
Just like in Halo 3.
The Dark Wayne @ Jan 15th 2009 7:09AM
har har har,well played mr esc
FerrisYJ @ Jan 14th 2009 4:07PM
It's the Run Forrest Run Glitch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMpKGyovq5s
(and yes, it happens on Knothole island too, a video of that will come shortly).
Jim @ Jan 14th 2009 4:14PM
I experienced the sliding thing as well in the pirate island. I Saved and then reloaded and I was back to normal.
Ryno @ Jan 14th 2009 7:14PM
What do i need to do once i download the content for knothole glade? I also have a question about the dlc that came with the collectors edition, i got the card and put in the code, but I didn't get the downloadable content. :(
qwerty613 @ Jan 14th 2009 7:54PM
My 360 red ringed the night before this came out.