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Ditto. Once I've used every action/item on everything I could think of, it's time to whip out that guide. Usually the answer's something I'd never be able to figure out, like "Stand behind that rock and wait for a long time."
....of the betrayal of adventure gamers. :evil:
...who is it!? ???
Thats what I do to. I get as far as can and when I get stuck for a long time and have tried everything that I can think off and still can't get then I use a guide. I use it to get past that part and then I don't look at it any more and continue on.
-Lessa
Question: When playing games do you use a guide?
Option 1: Yeah, when I get stuck its either use a guide or the screen gets it. 
Option 2: Noooo, I like to take my time and get there naturally 
Title: When playing games...
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 28, 2007, 05:47:26 AM
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 28, 2007, 05:47:26 AM
;D
I'm definitely in the second camp for this one. I hate using guides as it means usually you finish the game in a considerably shorter time which mans you have spend more money. Rinse and repeat!
I have a sneaking suspicion people will be voting for option no. 1 after reading the KQ4 thread though ;)
I'm definitely in the second camp for this one. I hate using guides as it means usually you finish the game in a considerably shorter time which mans you have spend more money. Rinse and repeat!
I have a sneaking suspicion people will be voting for option no. 1 after reading the KQ4 thread though ;)
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: tessspoon on March 28, 2007, 07:16:51 AM
Post by: tessspoon on March 28, 2007, 07:16:51 AM
As much as I would like to do number 2, I get too frustrated and impatient. :P
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Yonkey on March 28, 2007, 07:59:41 AM
Post by: Yonkey on March 28, 2007, 07:59:41 AM
I usually try to get as far as possible without using a guide, then if I'm absolutely stuck, I'll use one. :P
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: hercrabbiness on March 28, 2007, 01:46:49 PM
Post by: hercrabbiness on March 28, 2007, 01:46:49 PM
Quote from: Yonkey on March 28, 2007, 07:59:41 AM
I usually try to get as far as possible without using a guide, then if I'm absolutely stuck, I'll use one. :P
Ditto. Once I've used every action/item on everything I could think of, it's time to whip out that guide. Usually the answer's something I'd never be able to figure out, like "Stand behind that rock and wait for a long time."
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: BumpOnALog on March 28, 2007, 06:38:57 PM
Post by: BumpOnALog on March 28, 2007, 06:38:57 PM
First 2, and then 1 ;D
I make the commitment not to use a guide when I start a game, but once the nightmares start then I know its time to swallow my pride and use a guide so I can finish the game.
I make the commitment not to use a guide when I start a game, but once the nightmares start then I know its time to swallow my pride and use a guide so I can finish the game.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: PirateKingChris on March 28, 2007, 06:51:57 PM
Post by: PirateKingChris on March 28, 2007, 06:51:57 PM
I try to not use a guide for as long as possible, but I find my impatience to find out what happens next in a well written plot based game makes me antsy and I usually cheat before I've been horrible stuck for days.
There's no way I'll let that happen with TSL though. I want to make this the best game experience I've had since the days of old when I'd be stuck on a KQ for months :P Or GK1 for that matter...I was stuck not knowing to call the darn dog groomer for a YEAR I think. :wall:
There's no way I'll let that happen with TSL though. I want to make this the best game experience I've had since the days of old when I'd be stuck on a KQ for months :P Or GK1 for that matter...I was stuck not knowing to call the darn dog groomer for a YEAR I think. :wall:
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Shades2585 on March 28, 2007, 07:12:05 PM
Post by: Shades2585 on March 28, 2007, 07:12:05 PM
I would like to say NO and I never use to but I find that I'm doing it more now, probably because I don't have as much time to play as I use to. :( So.... Yes.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 28, 2007, 07:31:29 PM
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 28, 2007, 07:31:29 PM
:o
Shocking tales.
Shocking tales.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: PirateKingChris on March 28, 2007, 07:57:47 PM
Post by: PirateKingChris on March 28, 2007, 07:57:47 PM
Quote from: Drunken Chinchilla on March 28, 2007, 07:31:29 PM
:o
Shocking tales.
....of the betrayal of adventure gamers. :evil:
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: racx_00 on March 29, 2007, 06:52:29 AM
Post by: racx_00 on March 29, 2007, 06:52:29 AM
I use them if necessary.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: awesomeasapossum on March 29, 2007, 07:56:23 AM
Post by: awesomeasapossum on March 29, 2007, 07:56:23 AM
I do 2 UNLESS I've tried something GAJILIIONS of times.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 29, 2007, 10:21:20 AM
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on March 29, 2007, 10:21:20 AM
YAY i have someone who's joined me...
...who is it!?
...who is it!?
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: awesomeasapossum on March 29, 2007, 03:22:16 PM
Post by: awesomeasapossum on March 29, 2007, 03:22:16 PM
Quote from: Drunken Chinchilla on March 29, 2007, 10:21:20 AM
YAY i have someone who's joined me...
...who is it!?
...who is it!? ???
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Rosella on March 29, 2007, 06:07:44 PM
Post by: Rosella on March 29, 2007, 06:07:44 PM
*sigh* :(
I did tend to use guides for the entire game when I was younger (though I can't figure out why.) Now I only use them if I am 100% absolutely stuck. And even then, I'll try some random things. XD
I did tend to use guides for the entire game when I was younger (though I can't figure out why.) Now I only use them if I am 100% absolutely stuck. And even then, I'll try some random things. XD
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Zelly on March 30, 2007, 01:37:12 AM
Post by: Zelly on March 30, 2007, 01:37:12 AM
Sadly for the most part I am a member of the first group. Though I try to keep away from the guides as much as possible because I would like to do it all on my own.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: tessspoon on March 30, 2007, 07:01:57 AM
Post by: tessspoon on March 30, 2007, 07:01:57 AM
I do try and use hints like the UHS rather than full walkthroughs through.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Gilgamesh on March 31, 2007, 02:53:12 PM
Post by: Gilgamesh on March 31, 2007, 02:53:12 PM
The first time I like to play it whitout any help thus not getting all the stuff in the game.
But eventualy I would like to use a guide to see what I missed only.
So, No till I don't like it anymore = 2 weeks searching for the solution maximum.
But eventualy I would like to use a guide to see what I missed only.
So, No till I don't like it anymore = 2 weeks searching for the solution maximum.
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: tigerbarr on April 03, 2007, 02:22:16 AM
Post by: tigerbarr on April 03, 2007, 02:22:16 AM
the games i really like i won't use the guides on, but the games i am just trying to get through i will use the guides 8)
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Princess Rosella on April 11, 2007, 11:29:42 AM
Post by: Princess Rosella on April 11, 2007, 11:29:42 AM
Quote from: Yonkey on March 28, 2007, 07:59:41 AM
I usually try to get as far as possible without using a guide, then if I'm absolutely stuck, I'll use one. :P
Thats what I do to. I get as far as can and when I get stuck for a long time and have tried everything that I can think off and still can't get then I use a guide. I use it to get past that part and then I don't look at it any more and continue on.
-Lessa
Title: Re: When playing games...
Post by: Deloria on June 25, 2007, 01:11:46 PM
Post by: Deloria on June 25, 2007, 01:11:46 PM
If I'm stuck, I use a guide. ;P