DaProphecy84Posted 2/25/2013 11:07:43 PM | When I was a kid and this site didn't exist I sat there for hours trying to figure out how to get to the top of Death Mountain in ALttP. Sure I got frustrated that I couldn't advance in such a good game, but when I finally figured out to use the magic mirror it was one of my favorite moments in gaming.
Nowadays whenever I get stuck for 2 minutes, I pull up gamefaqs and the answer is right there.
I realize I DON'T HAVE TO USE IT, but now as an adult I don't have the time I did as a kid to sit and try every single thing.
But it struck me today that I was probably a more resourceful gamer as a kid than I am now as an adult.
What do you think? |
TravarkothPosted 2/25/2013 11:20:49 PM (edited) | I only look for FAQs if it's absolutely annoying/frustrating or feels impossible for me to complete.
However, it does feels more rewarding without any help or looking up ways to win.
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Rome218Posted 2/25/2013 11:15:45 PM | If you were born in 84, we're about the same age. I honestly do not miss the days of being lost for hours.
One of my first games on NES was the first Zelda. I don't recall if I got hints or not, all I knew is I had to go around burning every damn bush to see if it unlocks an area.
Then there was Castlevania 2, strangely the ONLY Castlevania I beat on SES. In my 6th grade class, we had a library. One of the books was a short novel with the same name.
http://castlevania.wikia.com/wiki/Worlds_of_Power_4_-_Castlevania_II:_Simon%27s_Quest
In the novel Simon is potrayed as.. something like the Tick. A bone head, and there is a kid who got sucked back in time to help him.
Luckily the book had tips on the bottom, it was the only way I knew to stand in an area while holding some item. I would have never beat that game if it wasn't for that.
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shawnmckPosted 2/25/2013 11:25:55 PM (edited) | There really is no such thing as a "worse gamer"...
There are simply various gamers of varying levels of skills, preferences, and attitudes &/or opinions.
Being "good" or "bad" (worse) is completely subjective and really has no value other than to trolls & fanboys who's only purpose in life is to cause as much misery & suffering to others as they can.
heck, you can buy strategy guides for all your games if you wanted to, and still be a valid (legit) & competent gamer.
Plus, just because one uses faqs or guides doesn't mean that they aren't serious gamers either, as there are various factors or mitigating circumstances that make it a totally moot issue anyways.
For example, maybe your time is valuable or you don't have much time, and thus want to spend a little time going over a faq or guide so as to be more thorough...
or perhaps you don't take well to stress, and so you want to avoid being caught in stressful situations.
There is no right or wrong way to play any game or go about obtaining information regarding a game.
Think of it another way...
Most professional sports teams & players view video-footage of other players & teams so as to study up and look for ways to improve their own game or look for weaknesses to take advantage of...
Does that make them any worse as professionals ?
No, it just means that they are going to take advantage of the technology so as to gain an upper hand.
It is actually a smart thing to do, and very strategic. |
shawnmckPosted 2/25/2013 11:31:54 PM | TC
It just sounds to me that you are acting in a responsible manner...
Sometimes games might cause you stress, which is a very bad thing and is not good for you...so you look for ways to reduce stress, by looking at a game-faq.
You are just being reasonable, smart, and responsible.
You are you, and looking at a game-faq works for YOU.
Some people prefer the challenge, so they wouldn't look at a game-faq at all.
But, you =/= others
Don't let anyone else try to make you feel guilty for being a responsible human-being who is trying to reduce your levels of stress.
Everyone deals with stress in different ways.
Dealing with stress and finding ways to achieve that goal is smart. |
hijokaidenPosted 2/26/2013 12:10:56 AM | Rome218 posted...If you were born in 84 I was and I remember that game http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587073-adventures-of-lolo --- Well at Gamestop you can get a rubber ducky, a water gun, or a pirate sleeve Wii bundle. |
StarskiRPosted 2/26/2013 12:59:33 AM | I don't really mind going online and checking why I am stuck.
I don't read a FAQ/Walkthrough constantly, nor do I jump at the first error.
Usually if I have been stuck for 30 minutes, I stop playing. If I still can't get passed that moment the next time I play(probably another 30 minutes), I go online for the solution.
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necro00Posted 2/26/2013 1:06:20 AM | I don't spend 60 bucks to get stressed out, if I feel stressed in a game I look at the guide ASAP |
HeLeehamPosted 2/26/2013 3:57:01 AM | I usually just use guides to find collectibles and I only do that on my second play through. |
Halo_ForeverPosted 2/26/2013 4:11:05 AM | Lazier certainly, I don't stick around wandering for hours anymore trying to solve something (usually illogical).
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