Microsoft game studios FABLE, Manual

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Strength
Skill
Will
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Skill
Developing Hero-level battle skills requires daily training in
ranged combat. Training in ranged combat primarily focuses
upon use of the bow. The bow may be the most diffi cult of all
weapons to truly master, but once accomplished, is extremely
useful in combat. If you can see your enemies but they can’t see
you, you’re clearly at an advantage—and with ranged weapons,
enemies can be eliminated at a distance.
Will
Will is, in essence, the ability to use magical powers. The
mastery of Will is the most misunderstood and underrated Hero
ability and at the same time is a particularly distinguishing
characteristic between Heroes. Numerous Will powers are
available, and what you choose to specialize in is up to you.
In Will training, you are fi rst shown one of the most basic
powers—that of the ranged Lightning Spell attack. This basic
attack will always serve you well, but as you gain additional
experience, you can increase your abilities and acquire other
powers. As with melee combat, some powers of the Will are
primarily for close-in encounters, while others are useful from
a distance. With any of them, it is the focus and duration of your
Will that infl icts more damage on your enemy.
he Hero’s
Apprenticeship
The Hero apprenticeship program focuses on the
three most important attributes a Hero must
develop to succeed: Strength, Skill, and Will. Mastery
of all three sets you on the way to greatness, but
to graduate, we only require that you have become
profi cient enough to pass a fi nal Guild test.
Strength
Although Strength is primarily physical ability,
that which you have inherited, we do expect you to
strengthen yourself on a daily basis while maintaining
a nutritious diet of wild game and freshly-harvested
produce. Especially after graduating from the Guild,
you will fi nd increasing Strength benefi ts you through
your being able to carry heavier weapons. You can also
do more damage to opponents in battle.
During your apprenticeship, we encourage you to
wander the Guild woods and explore the grounds in
your free time. Running across the bridges may be
good exercise, but do be careful about running around
the facilities in your undergarments or apprentice
robe with your sword drawn—this is as dangerous to
others as it is to yourself. After you graduate from the
Guild, increase your Strength by gaining Experience
and then levelling up your physique, health, and
toughness at the Experience Spending Platform.