How Often Do You Use Guides When Gaming?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

I used to ready player's guides back in middle and high school. I distinctly remember using the Ocarina one published by Nintendo Power with the forward by Miyamoto. I loved that. I still have it somewhere in storage :)

I don't think I've used an FAQ or guide since then though. As I got more serious about the hobby, became more fearful of spoilers, and got more obsessive, it became important for me to figure out everything without third-party assistance. There's nothing quite like deciphering a difficult puzzle or toppling an especially hard boss entirely on your own.