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VGFreak877 Buzz Blob Level: 28  Posts: 119/294 EXP: 123189 For next: 8149 Since: 03-15-04 From: Hillsborough, NH Since last post: 60 days Last activity: 1 hour |
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| If I'm playing a game for the first time, I usually look at the first few pages of a strategy guide to find out how to play it. However, I usually don't consult it again until either after I beat it or I'm stuck beating a level. But what about you guys -- how often do you consult a strategy guide -- if at all? | |||
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Fyxe Lyn Level: 51 Posts: 108/1160 EXP: 954265 For next: 59673 Since: 03-29-04 Since last post: 117 days Last activity: 114 days |
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| I never consult a strategy guide for hints on how to complete a game. I never need them and it ruins the game. Hell, I don't even read the whole of the manual until I'm a good way through a game. I do, however, like to look at official strategy guides after completing a game as they can give you interesting insights (for example, the names of monsters that aren't named in the game or manual), and can reveal little things that you are likely to miss (such as how in one room of in the seventh dungeon of Link's Awakening you can throw a Gibdo down a pit and the game rewards you with a Fairy... Little things like that). Of course, GameFAQs offers free solutions to problems if I ever actually get *stuck* in a game, which is very rare anyway. (edited by Fyxe on 04-27-04 01:28 PM) |
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Kitten Yiffer Purple wand Furry moderator Vivent l'exp����¯�¿�½������©rience de signalisation d'amusement, ou bien ! Level: 135 Posts: 1281/11162 EXP: 28824106 For next: 510899 Since: 03-15-04 From: Sweden Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 4 min. |
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The last time I bought and used a strategy guide was for SMB3. That was really long time ago, and it was before Internet was for everyone.  I don't remember even looking for the answer on gamefaqs when I get stuck on a game. Sometimes I don't even read the manual as there is some manuals with spoilers (but not many...), sometimes I wonder if manuals are needed. But I do check out Gamefaq's after I finished a game. (and I do look on the forums for looking after things, you find intrseting information sometimes  )The game that I have read most guides and FAQ is strategy and simulation games. Like Simcity 4.  |
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Toxic in a sublime state of mind Level: 75  Posts: 928/2857 EXP: 3732709 For next: 94195 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 3 days Last activity: 8 hours |
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| Once in a while, there will be a level that I'll look to a strategy guide to, but for the most part I just do my thang. | |||
Jarukoth  IRRATIONAL EXUBERENCE!!1! Level: 79  Posts: 754/3194 EXP: 4402011 For next: 177456 Since: 03-17-04 From: New Jersey, U.S.A. Shoes: Yes. Since last post: 8 days Last activity: 1 day |
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| If I'm playing a game for a while, and I really like it, I'll usually invest in the guide, since they sometimes have extra things about it (interview with the creators, posters, etc.) I only go with BradyGames, by the way.  |
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Cthulhu Rex Level: 36  Posts: 354/541 EXP: 302159 For next: 5951 Since: 04-04-04 From: R'lyeh Since last post: 123 days Last activity: 61 days |
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| I like to use them after I've beaten the game once, and then go back and find all the cool stuff I missed. | |||
neotransotaku Baby Mario 戻れたら、 誰も気が付く Level: 87 Posts: 507/4016 EXP: 6220548 For next: 172226 Since: 03-15-04 From: Outside of Time/Space Since last post: 11 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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i only own one--the special edition of the FFX-2 strategy guide. I didn't use it at all when I played FFX-2 the first time and when I get around to playing FFX-2 again, i will definitely use it then...or will i?  but in short, i don't consult FAQs, Walkthroughts, Guides until i beat the game once... (edited by neotransotaku on 04-27-04 07:53 PM) |
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Mel (USER WAS TOTALLY AWESOME FOR THIS POST) Level: 47  Posts: 220/991 EXP: 762490 For next: 3713 Since: 03-15-04 From: secure tripcodes are for jerks Since last post: 17 min. Last activity: 16 min. |
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| I've got one rule of thumb when it comes to guides. I play them through the game a few times (around two to three), then I bust out the strategy guide and find everything I missed. | |||
KATW King Yoshi "If you stare at something long enough, it can be funny." Level: 86  Posts: 496/3959 EXP: 6087979 For next: 54128 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 7 hours Last activity: 5 hours |
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| I usually just skim the strategy guide to prepare myself for the "unknown" Occasionally Ill beat the game on my own.... then bust out the guide... |
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ShadowKnight Stone axe Level: 14 Posts: 3/59 EXP: 10840 For next: 2231 Since: 04-09-04 From: Marshall, Michigan Since last post: 79 days Last activity: 20 days |
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| I only use Strategy Guides if I need help or if I just wanna get the secrets. That's probably about it, too. | |||
Wrath Shyguy Level: 17  Posts: 85/93 EXP: 21856 For next: 2887 Since: 03-18-04 From: Canada Since last post: 547 days Last activity: 339 days |
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| I don't really see the need for a strategy guide, the only game I have ever used a stratgey guide with is FFX. But I didn't even need it to tell you the truth. IF I get stuck in a game I will just consult gamefaqs.com  |
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Colleen Administrator Level: 136 Posts: 1145/11302 EXP: 29369328 For next: 727587 Since: 03-15-04 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| I use them only if... 1) I've beaten a game and want to see if I missed anything. 2) I'm totally stuck in a game - and that means I tried stuff, I didn't give up right away. 3) I'm in the middle of a game but haven't played it in a LONG time and need to refresh myself on what to do next. |
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Chickenlump Level: 41  Posts: 187/722 EXP: 474192 For next: 5953 Since: 03-15-04 From: Columbia City Indiana Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 4 min. |
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| Since I have found the internet, strategy guides are all about useless and a waste of money. The last strategy guide I bought was for Final Fantasy 9. It was supposed to be "official". What a joke. Every page, it told you to log online to 'PlayOnline' for the juicy secrets and the best strategies. Why? I bought your stinking guide Square! PUT THE INFO IN THE 15 DOLLAR GUIDE I BOUGHT! Gah. Never again. The waste of paper, HUGE pictures, little text, wasted page space, and every other sentence read: "If you want the real answer to this puzzle, and need a super secret item, log on to PlayOnline to find out!"  |
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Utilityman Like Like Level: 44  Posts: 683/813 EXP: 566605 For next: 44680 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 353 days Last activity: 4 days |
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Originally posted by Chickenlump YES. FUCK that was annoying. I'm still trying to figure out why my friend even BOUGHT that. As for me, the last guide I bought was for SMRPG. Who needs to spend 15 bucks for each game you get stuck on when you can take a moment to zip over to GameFAQs and find what you're looking for in a matter of seconds... even then, I tend not to look at walkthroughs as much as I do documents on game mechanics, items, etc. |
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Erik Blue Octorok Level: 11  Posts: 26/38 EXP: 5654 For next: 331 Since: 03-29-04 From: My Own Little World Since last post: 530 days Last activity: 263 days |
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| Yeah, as with most everyone here, I will only consult a stratagy guide after I have beaten the game. There's just no fun if you know how to beat a boss before you even get to it. Or if you know the exact way through a dungeon, which takes away from the exploration factor. It helps in RPG's to not know where you're going and get stuck for a while before you figure it out. A lot of leveling up can happen during that time. And then, I've never actually owned a stratagy guide. I find gamefaqs.com to be a real help. |
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Slash Dafter Kodondo Level: 38  Posts: 92/584 EXP: 338934 For next: 31513 Since: 04-04-04 From: E. Millinocket, ME Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 9 hours |
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| I always have a strategy guide in front of me, but I don't read ahead for spoilers or read how to beat certain bosses and puzzles unless I'm totally stumped. |
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