More on Fable

I've been able to get in a couple more hours of Fable, so I'll relate what I have done and learned.

First off, let me retract one of my complaints. There certainly is the ability to assign expressions to the D-Pad, by Shifting (using the Right Trigger). This certainly helps.

So far, I'd have to call Fable "Linear but Free-Roaming". Parts of the story are certainly very linear, but there is also the ability to do as you wish. I just wish I could tell the Guildmaster to bug off and stop nagging me about quests.

I have bought a house (I've not decorated it yet) and rented it out. I'm not sure what sort of income I am getting from the rental, but I guess I could figure that out if I poked around a bit.

I've also bought a huge sword that I cannot use yet - it's too damn heavy! However, I am still allowed to Equip and Wield said sword, and this yielded the most humor I have seen in the game so far.

I'm having a great time so far, thrashing bandits and beetles alike. I'm on the verge of beginning the Darkwood quest, where I imagine I will encounter Balverines for the first time.

As far as my character goes, I am emphasizing Strength, as I seem to be mainly using the sword with a little bit of Magic and an even lesser amount of Archery. Morally, I'm just following my heart, not specifically going for Good or Evil, but just doing what I would do in the situation. I don't know where my alignment currently is.

Short-term goals: Finish the Escort mission, decorate my house.
Long-term goals: Buy every house in Bowerstone. I'd love to be able to do this without killing anyone, but I don't know how feasible this is. I don't know if the people in town die off or if they have to be killed by the "Hero".

Of course, I will provide updates as I progress.