It appears there is a major game stopping bug in Fable II, if you are in the Monks Quest in Oakfield, ensure you let the Abbot FINISH TALKING or else your save game will be stuck at that point FOREVER.  Lionhead Studios is working on this bug and another one where if you are a "child" in your save game and join co-op, it will WIPE all your gold and experience so be sure to be an "adult" before you join any co-op games.

Hello community,

We are aware that a minority of people playing Fable(r) II over the last few days have encountered an issue where the Abbot becomes unresponsive at the beginning of Monks Quest in Oakfield. This is an isolated issue, but we are currently looking into it as a matter of priority. If you have already encountered this issue, there is unfortunately no work-around at this time, but we will keep you updated on any progress made.

If you want to avoid this issue, when you go to the Abbot for the first time don’t run away and leave the region after he has started talking to you. Listen to him, let him finish his cut-scene, and then you are free to do what you wish.

Some things slip through the net during development, especially when a game is the size and scope of Fable(r) II. Again, we can only apologise for this issue, but we are doing our best. We might be silent on these boards, but we are watching and listening to you, the community, and are looking into all serious issues that are bought to our attention.

Thanks,
Ted