Question for those playing with a controller

[TheMadMan]

So, I was thinking of buying this so came to the forum for some first impressions. I cannot seem to find any positives and all the negatives seem to revolve around kb/m issues.

I'd probably play the game with a 360 controller so, my question, is for those that are playing the game using a controller how are you finding it? Is it worth a little investment?

[bean]

Controller support is supposed to be pretty good, you get the choice in between different control schemes.

There is however one issue people have mentioned concerning one button being used for numerous functions while in combat. FWIW.

[TheMadMan]

Originally posted by Beans!:

Controller support is supposed to be pretty good, you get the choice in between different control schemes.

There is however one issue people have mentioned concerning one button being used for numerous functions while in combat. FWIW.

Thanks for the reply.

Do you know exactly what they are referring to with regards to the one buttom/multi function issue? I mean, lots of games use the same button for multiple things i.e. short press x for fast attack/long press x for strong attack.

[Dar]

Originally posted by TheMadMan:

So, I was thinking of buying this so came to the forum for some first impressions. I cannot seem to find any positives and all the negatives seem to revolve around kb/m issues.

I'd probably play the game with a 360 controller so, my question, is for those that are playing the game using a controller how are you finding it? Is it worth a little investment?

There's also a huge issue some random people seem to be dealing with and it's the stuttering. It's the kind of stuttering where the entire system locks up, similar to what happens prior to a BSOD. It seems to not be hardware related as some beastly rigs are having these issues too.

Coming from a big fan of the series I'm incredibly disappointed and wouldn't recommend the game to anyone in it's current state as it is unplayable for me. Who knows, perhaps they will fix the issues. I do however recommend watching Totalbiscuit's video on this game, regardless of your opinion of him he has some solid information on this port.

[Imradi]

Controller is not working for everyone. Caution.. I for example use the xbox 360 wireless controller. The game simpy does not recognize the controller. It does NOT work for now :/

[🅷🅾🆄🆂🅴🅼🅳]

I don't know is it a popular problem or only mine, BUT: I have a problem with A button on controller in fable (in other games A button is working perfect) - in dialogues or in interactions with objects sometimes A button works in first pression, but more often I need to press it several times fast in a row, other way it doesn't work. It is EXTREMELY annoying.

[Nickademus45]

Those are some crappy issues listed above, but anyhow I have the game as well and it runs great for me. I'm using all AMD inside with an asus stx sound card, xbox wireless and it runs perfect.

[Steven]

You have two control options to choose from, a Fable 2/3 combo and the original Fable option. The Fable 2/3 scheme allows attacking with just one button like Fable 2 and 3. So to attack with a sword you press X, Ranged is Y and Magic is B. This has its perks as it's easier to access your attacks right away but has its drawbacks as well.

For starters when you're trying to kick a chicken you might take out your sword instead, you can still kick the chicken but it's not good waving your sword around in public. The original required you to press either the left or right button to access your bow or sword, and then you could attack by pressing X for either option you chose. Magic was accessed by holding down the right trigger.

The magic system is reduced to just 1 magic attack at any given time when you're using the Fable 2/3 scheme. To swich to another spell you press the right trigger and press the magic button.

The original Fable scheme allows the user to press and hold the right trigger and acess 3 magic attacks at any given time and pressing Y while holding right trigger allows you to switch to another 3 magic attacks.

Regardless you'll find that either option works and rather or not you choose one or the other comes down to personal preference. They added the Fable 2/3 scheme for ♥♥♥♥♥ n' giggles, you could try out either option and see what you like most.

[Gordholm]

im using also a original ms wireless xbox360 controller and its working like a charm for me.It's also fine playable with mouse&keyboard
My system is win7 pro 64bit

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Originally posted by Beans!:

Controller support is supposed to be pretty good, you get the choice in between different control schemes.

There is however one issue people have mentioned concerning one button being used for numerous functions while in combat. FWIW.

What Beans! said.

A mouse and keyboard is supported, just menu navigation is awkward with the keys you have to use and lack of mouse cursor involved.

[TheMadMan]

Thanks for the replies.

I tend to use a wired 360 controller for these type of games as I'm more comfortable with it. I may just give it a go as GMG are doing a discount code that takes the price down to about £21. Hmm, I'll probably think it over a bit more.

[YourJelly]

Those who are trying to use controllers but they are not working, what operating system do you have?