pkmin3033
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I was going through my stuff yesterday and was somewhat surprised by how many strategy guides I have, despite the fact that I've read hardly any of them. I typically use them for maps, enemy charts, and hidden collectibles I may miss, although I prefer to find out where I'm going and what I'm supposed to be doing by myself.
Yet I've been following a day-by-day guide for my Persona 5 playthrough because I don't have the time or patience to play it more than once, and I want to experience everything it has to offer, something I almost certainly would not do if I played it blind. I do this regularly with visual novels as well to unlock specific endings, and more than once I've looked at trophy guides so I don't miss requirements.
So, when you're stuck at a point in a video game - or even when you aren't - how often do you find yourself resorting to looking up the answer? Are you the kind of person who will buy the strategy guide with a game to have it "just in case" or do you prefer to rely on online guides written by players or gaming websites if you need help? What are your general thoughts towards using guides - do you consider it "cheating" to have the answers handed to you, or are you OK with using them when you feel it necessary?
Yet I've been following a day-by-day guide for my Persona 5 playthrough because I don't have the time or patience to play it more than once, and I want to experience everything it has to offer, something I almost certainly would not do if I played it blind. I do this regularly with visual novels as well to unlock specific endings, and more than once I've looked at trophy guides so I don't miss requirements.
So, when you're stuck at a point in a video game - or even when you aren't - how often do you find yourself resorting to looking up the answer? Are you the kind of person who will buy the strategy guide with a game to have it "just in case" or do you prefer to rely on online guides written by players or gaming websites if you need help? What are your general thoughts towards using guides - do you consider it "cheating" to have the answers handed to you, or are you OK with using them when you feel it necessary?