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[Krappadizzle]

I play pretty much every game on Hard on my first playthrough as challenge generally in most games has gone down drastically over the years. That said, on more than a handful of occasions, I'll find my self confused by an objective or just plain not understanding a strategy of some sort and will give a honest shot for a while, but right as I get that, "I'm about to beat my head against the wall" feeling, I'll just google shit. I love to be challenged, but I'm not gonna beat myself up over some artificial sense of self-pride either.

 

[GametimeUK]

Top proudness (stubbornness) and I hate myself for it.

 

[Scotty W]

Top proudness. Gamers are an elite race. Non gamers are vermin.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Proud enough. Granted, most of my gaming is in the RPG genre, so barring the few puzzles that are usually strewn throughout the campaign, the meat of the difficulty comes in figuring out the correct strategy for battles, in which case I'm far more likely to beat my head against the wall repeatedly until I brute force it or learn the method the game intends for me to use than I am to look it up online.

 

[nkarafo]

I used to be very proud. Nowadays i'm just proud enough. If i'm stuck for too long, i'll look for a guide because the older i get the more precious my time on the planet seems.

 

[PropellerEar]

I don't like the word proud.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I just like the hints, inadvertent walkthroughs I think physical guides are great. YouTube tutorials are Wild.

 

[TwiztidElf]

 

[Krappadizzle]

I just like the hints, inadvertent walkthroughs I think physical guides are great. YouTube tutorials are Wild.

First magazine I'd run to in the grocery store when I'd go shopping with my Mom.


Then when we got the internet. CheatCC was my first stop after I'd rent a game on Friday.

 

[BadBurger]

I'd rather make all discoveries on my own, but if I get stuck I have no problem Googling the solution.

 

[Kacho]

When I look something up it’s because I missed something small and don’t know how to progress. Happens sometimes because I fly though dialogue or I’m not paying attention.

 

[SteadyEvo]

Somewhere between Proud enough and -10 Pride. I’ve grown softer with age. Remember completely Ninja Gaiden Black on the hardest difficulty. So determined. Something to work on.

 

[TintoConCasera]

I often try for some time on my own but, if I can figure it outz I'll just google it out.

Had to do it for two mage towers in Elden Ring. Now way I could have figured that shit out.

 

[Draugoth]

Im kinda of pathetic when gaming, i usually watch guides with games that have ramifications

 

[Ceadeus]

Very! I won't usually look for any clue unless there seem to be missable objects or loot or also cryptic true ending. That stuff usually piss me off.

 

[peronmls]

Not proud when I have to look up solutions.
I'm proud when I beat a game on its hardest but fair difficulty.

 

[Dr. Claus]

I don't know why, but I hate looking for guides. I'd be stuck for hours but in the end I find the solution by myself.

Only way I'd look for guides is if I'm not too invested in the game and a second run requires some obscure stuff to unlock things so I don't waste too much time.

How about you?

As a kid, I didn't have the choice. I would find it on my own or ask friends on the playground.

As an adult, I have limited time. I want to enjoy the game and if there is something that I am struggling with or something is stupidly obtuse (looking at you, classic Point and Click Adventure games), I will use a guide after 10-15 minutes.

 

[BaneIsPain]

Proud? Not sure about that, but my first time is always a blind playthrough.
The second time, I'll use a guide to find out what's missing.

 

[Juza]

I am against using guide "especially video guides" to play because as some have mentioned here, there is no point in gaming!
the game will become just a work that you have to finish only to satisfy yourself falsely that you've beaten the game! while you actually did nothing by yourself! you just followed someone else's steps to beat the game, rather than exploring the game's world, quests and secrets by yourself! this is what called experience!

However, I am not fully against the guide, especially the good old text guide, because It has a minimum spoilers, I use it in some situations like if there is something wrong preventing the game progress"potential bug"or stupid quest design causes you confusion.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

I use guides if I need to these days. I got more limited time to play games. Not worth the headache. I will try and figure it out on my own for a little bit until I hit the point where I just have no clue.