StreetsofBeige
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Multi-vote in case you guys choose an option pending what game it is.
Dive in? Or research?
Dive in? Or research?
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You just bought a new game and it's ready to play..... you do this...
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John Bilbo
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I usually just dive in. In the case of playing Diablo 2 or Souls games I like to see tips for character builds though.
NinjaBoiX
Member
I’ll always dive right in, but often stop for some advice. Like which weapon is best for my class, or how best to level up for a certain build, especially in Souls games with no respec.
I dunno, I enjoy it more knowing that I’m definitely heading towards the best my character could be with games like that, rather than just winging it and hoping I don’t waste hours and hours of progress.
I dunno, I enjoy it more knowing that I’m definitely heading towards the best my character could be with games like that, rather than just winging it and hoping I don’t waste hours and hours of progress.
DelireMan7
Member
Dive right into it.
For some, I might have watch some video review to see how the gameplay looks like but I never watch some guides or anything before I am done with the game
For some, I might have watch some video review to see how the gameplay looks like but I never watch some guides or anything before I am done with the game
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Once I've decided to get a game, I want to know nothing more. I want the game to show it's story, explain it's mechanics, etc - that's part of experience you buy.
Knowing what's going to happen, or how a particular technique can be exploited beforehand would significantly diminish the experience for me. The idea of researching how to play a game I've already decided to play is the opposite of what I want to do. Surprises and finding out what works are desirable, imo.
Knowing what's going to happen, or how a particular technique can be exploited beforehand would significantly diminish the experience for me. The idea of researching how to play a game I've already decided to play is the opposite of what I want to do. Surprises and finding out what works are desirable, imo.
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N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
There isn’t an option if it’s a FROM game where I hold it, stroke it, kiss it and spin round with it in my hands lovingly glaring at the box art….
Roger Rabbit
Member
I dive right in. Then, if I get nowhere and the first play is a complete failure, I might look up a few strategies or tutorials to get me started
GeekyDad
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EDMIX
Member
I actually always research a bit with RPGs. I want to know what does what, what is the world like and then start playing as I don't want to miss anything important and start leveling up wrong or something.
Most games that are not RPGs I actually just jump right the fuck in, but with RPGs I tend to like to read a lot, scan the world and its lore, read over menus etc. The only game where I actually hated that I did this with was funny enough CP2077. Though I shit on the game a lot, I was hoping I was wrong at launch and was excited to make a cool build and really make my character my own.....only to play the fucking game and realize majority of those "choices" don't even mean shit. I even redid a few saves to even see if saying something different as a "street kid" even fucking did anything......twas a fucking waste lol
Thats a massive exception though as its not like all RPGs will just legit fucking lie to you about a series of shit, 99.9% the information at the beginning literally is what the game is vs....scam lol
So I'll still play RPGs that way from the start regardless.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Dive in, the fun is working things out and exploring. Only if I'm stuck around a dozen times on one element that's the one thing I will research and go right back to on own.
Spaceman292
Banned
Skip all tutorials and just figure it out.
I tried playing Scarlet Nexus and I swear it's NOTHING but tutorials. It's all stupid shit that you don't even need to know, and on top of that the important things are buried along with all the nonsense so you forget it anyway.
I tried playing Scarlet Nexus and I swear it's NOTHING but tutorials. It's all stupid shit that you don't even need to know, and on top of that the important things are buried along with all the nonsense so you forget it anyway.
RafterXL
Member
Actually, the first thing I do is go into settings and get everything configured, except for when asshole developers make you start playing as soon as the game loads and won't let you change anything at the beginning. Other than that, I don't prep at all. Not knowing things and learning what's what is half the fun.
EDMIX
Member
Same. I'm putting off buying anything new for some time. My backlog is just a shame.
I have no place even looking for a PS5 to play BF with my fucking backlog lol
We'll wait for next year and we have some time and I finished some games. I remember last year literally buying a bunch of used games off of Ebay and Amazon for like 10 bucks each and was like "damn I can't wait in the next 18 months to play this" lol
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Hahaha.. i bought KH3 because it was 4 euro’s
I have no intention to ever play that sheit.
Vagswarm
Member
I'm with you there, except for the trying it out part. It goes into the backlog until it's fully ready, lol. Typically the games I buy are on sale and not new.
Unless it's a highly anticipated title... Diablo 2: Ressurected got played right away, which hasn't happened in a while.
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Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
lol i did the same for D2. I double dipped and basically play nothing besides that. (well and i binged on dread)
Miles708
Member
I'll play right away BUT FIRST i must check all the available options in great detail.
No game will played if i didn't check all the options first.
EDIT: also i'll do a "test run" with a secondary account before diving in with my primary one. That's the tradition, and that's how we will continue doing it.
No game will played if i didn't check all the options first.
EDIT: also i'll do a "test run" with a secondary account before diving in with my primary one. That's the tradition, and that's how we will continue doing it.
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Arcadialane
Member
Always read through the manual is the firs.... oh 
killatopak
Gold Member
For large games like open world, I usually browse some tips for beginners or 10 things you wish you knew before staring AAA game.
Bonfires Down
Member
I go post on Gaf instead.
Aion002
Member
Dive in.
Part of the fun for me is discovering stuff.
Playing Demon's Souls on the ps3 at the asian lauch with zero knowledge is probably the most memorable gaming memory that I have.
Obviously this also means that sometimes I end up owning crap like Neverdead and Lords of The Fallen... Still...
Part of the fun for me is discovering stuff.
Playing Demon's Souls on the ps3 at the asian lauch with zero knowledge is probably the most memorable gaming memory that I have.
Obviously this also means that sometimes I end up owning crap like Neverdead and Lords of The Fallen... Still...
Grumpy Toe Nail
Banned
Only might research MMO's so im not fucked end game but even then theres really no point since everything lets you respec these days.
Edgelord79
Gold Member
Let it sit on the shelf for 1 month as there will be inevitably other things to do first.
Rinse repeat. Story of my adult gaming life.
Rinse repeat. Story of my adult gaming life.
michaelius
Banned
Dive in unless it's some deeper RPG/Strategy
Punished Miku
Member
Usually install it, and put it on my shelf to age like a fine wine for months before playing it.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Just dive in like a chad.
Wished I did some research before playing Diablo II, my current build kinda sucks.
Wished I did some research before playing Diablo II, my current build kinda sucks.
Dust-by-Monday
Member
I have the stupid tendency to gloss over the helpful tips during the tutorial and then I get mad when I can't figure out what to do later on.
darkangel-212559
Banned
Open up the plastic, open the box and blissfully breathe deeply into that brand new game smell.
I'm 100% serious. It's one of my favourite parts about buying new games!
(Is that weird?)
Dr. Suchong
Member
The smell of new Nintendo manuals was a gaming aphrodisiac.
Dr. Suchong
Member
A friend of a friend of mine bought Prince of Persia on the Master system which was a pretty big deal back then, it was a good port iirc
Anyway, we were eager to hear his thoughts on it because we couldn't afford a copy ourselves.
He replied that he hadn't played it yet because he was reading the manual.
This went on for several days.
It blew my mind how anyone could pore over a manual so fastidiously without caving in to just slamming the cart in the machine and jumping straight in through sheer excitement.
Anyway, we were eager to hear his thoughts on it because we couldn't afford a copy ourselves.
He replied that he hadn't played it yet because he was reading the manual.
This went on for several days.
It blew my mind how anyone could pore over a manual so fastidiously without caving in to just slamming the cart in the machine and jumping straight in through sheer excitement.
FoundryMusic
Member
Dive in, play it for a bit then read on GAF how it's unplayable shit because the PS5 version is one frame per second higher.
Umbasaborne
Banned
I have an anxiety attack then beat off all over my living room. Only then am i ready to play my new games
StreetsofBeige
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