I generally use guides only if I'm really stuck and I'm pretty sure it's not going to spoil the story. For example: Teleport puzzles in Tales of Symphonia, they're terrible and mostly based on luck and memory. So using a guide then, and only then doesn't trouble me in the slightest.
I tend to use guides on my second run through the game, but if I really enjoyed the game or it has multiple plotlines to follow then I probably wont use one until I get bored of it.. I just hate thinking that I've missed out on something.
But on the first time through a game, well I don't care if other people do it. To me it just ruins the game.
MIND YOU..
Can't remember the last time I used a guide on a game.. I've 100% or at least near 100% most games I've played on my first run through.
playing with a guide is like C&Ping stuff but with bragging rights.
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Last edited by Zapachoo; Jul 10, 2010 at 02:31 PM.