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[McMurphy]

Final Fantasy Strategy Guide Debate

I have noticed that some gamers like to have a strategy guide in lap when playing through the Final Fantasy series.

What is everyone's thoughts on using strategy guides?

 

[Blue Mythril]

Re: Final Fantasy Strategy Guide Debate

Last resort only. I'd like to say that I don't use them, but there has been times when I'm absolutely boggled. I normally like to leave a big period of time before I use it though.

gee, thats a bit odd eh? Sounds like i actually think about these things...

 

[McMurphy]

Re: Final Fantasy Strategy Guide Debate

Last resort only. I'd like to say that I don't use them, but there has been times when I'm absolutely boggled. I normally like to leave a big period of time before I use it though.

gee, thats a bit odd eh? Sounds like i actually think about these things...

I operate in the same way. I have and probably never will purchase a strategy guide. Like you, I wait until I am completely stumped, and then I take a look online.

I know people who will literarily sit with the guide in their lap while playing. Obviously, people can play how ever they want; it is their entertainment, and they can do whatever makes them happy. The only times I roll my eyes are when (and I am sure every gaming circle has at least one of these types) someone acts all high and mighty about their knowledge of the game and the speed in which they "beat" it. I think a person kindof loses bragging rights when they play to the letter of a strategy guide. It is like a tax to the guide's purchase price.

 

[Rane Longfox]

I bought a strategy guide for FFX-2, because I was completely flummoxed by it, to be honest. Never used one before that however.

 

[McMurphy]

I bought a strategy guide for FFX-2, because I was completely flummoxed by it, to be honest. Never used one before that however.

I don't think it is possible to beat that game near a 100% completion rating without a strategy guide. FFX-2 is reminding me more and more of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Both seem to be games meant for those who love side-quests, and both left me flummoxed as well.