No, I have my own preferences. For example I strongly dislike Japanese RPGs.
Have tried them but was utterly disappointed - childish stories, metrosexual characters, way too much cutscenes...


Hm, depends. Sometimes info by friends, sometimes forums & internet (especially if I already know a game and look for sequels), sometimes just spontaneous buys in my local games store.



No, never used any...



Yes, if I desperately need some help with a tricky issue. But in general I try to resolve the issues myself first, and only consult walkthroughs in a second step.



Well, if I know that there's one out there, then yes. Otherwise no ;-)



Party, for the much more tactical combat and more characters to develop.



Depends. I usually have no time for longer MP sessions and I play way more SP. Nevertheless I've nothing against a well-made MP-part.

==Will you buy an RPG just by the fact that it is an RPG?

No, but if I had the finances for all of them, I probably would buy them all.

==How do you decide to buy an RPG?reviews,word of mouth, forums?

Previous experience with a game developer's game. For example, if I liked Divine Divinity, I would be very interested in Beyond Divinity. Game forums are also a large influence. I don't know a huge amount of people outside of forums who like RPG's, so word of mouth rarely applies. I only read reviews to find out game mechanics and gameplay issues. I don't put any value on the actual review score.

==Do you cheat/ use hacks/editors?

Only in single player, and I will generally play vanilla my first time through. For games like Morrowind, I do add a lot of gameplay mods such as book rotation.

==Do you use walk throughs?

I might look up something if I get really stuck; otherwise, no.

==Do you download the latest patch before you start a game?

Definitely.

==Do you prefer single character or party?

Single character. The less micromanaging, the better.

==Do you prefer single player or multipalyer?

Single player. I can play through slowly at my own speed. Other people seem to always want to rush around and do things as fast as possible.

1.Sometimes when I am desperate but usually no

2.Forums

3.NO

4.Sometimes

5.No

6.Party

7.Both

1. sometimes yea. if it looks good.
2. word of mouth mostly.
3. not on rpgs no.
4. rarely
5. uhhh... usually they dont have a patch??
6. single...
7. either is fine

1. that depends on the reviews, but i prefer rpgs to most other game genres
2. im always on the g4 site, looking for reviews for games ive seen commercials for
3. i NEVER use cheats in rpgs, its the most noobish thing anybody can do (plus most good rpgs dont have cheat codes anyway...)
4. i usually play a game through first, thten use a walkthrough to see what i missed
5. only if its for the pc and im aware of it. i dont have xbox live...
6. that depends on the combat. for turn based, gotta have a party. but if its real time, party members just get in the way and die.
7. multiplayer, unless the only people available are really stupid (though for some games, its impossible to be dumber than the AI)

Will you buy an RPG just by the fact that it is an RPG?
No, it depends what kidn of rpg and how it feels after some 'research' on internet or in a shop.

How do you decide to buy an RPG?reviews,word of mouth, forums?
Forum, word of mouth.

Do you cheat/ use hacks/editors?
No

Do you use walk throughs?
In general :no. But if I'm stuck, maybe, but I prefer to ask for hints on a forum.

Do you download the latest patch before you start a game?
If I know there's one, yes.

Do you prefer single character or party?
Single.

Do you prefer single player or multipalyer?
Single player.

If it has Square Enix on the cover then yes, if not then I'll have to read the back of the case to see if it takes my interest



I never listen to what the people doing the reviews say because 90% of the time I end up disagreeing with them i'll listen to what others have to say about it but I mostley just go into a shop look at the case see it's an RPG read the back & go up 2 the counter lol



HELL NO & i'd scorn any who do if you can't finish a game with your own skill alone then why are you bothering to play in the first place



No I write them



only when I know a company has a rep for making games where you fall through the map



I love RPG's I prefer partys but I love single character game just as much



Single Player ALL THE WAY BABY

Will you buy an RPG just by the fact that it is an RPG?

No. First i have to know if it is good or not and what you get.

How do you decide to buy an RPG?reviews,word of mouth, forums?
Forums and also comparing with previous title if it is part of a serie.

Do you cheat/ use hacks/editors?
no

Do you use walk throughs?
With some rpg's yes, because i got stuck or i have the idea i missed something

Do you download the latest patch before you start a game?
Offcourse. Who doesn't? You want to play the game without any big problems.
i also download community made patches, because the game wasn't patched by the developer, like vtm:B for example or gothic III.

Do you prefer single character or party?
I have no preferences towards one or other. I like singleplayer such as TES as partybased like NWN.

Do you prefer single player or multipalyer?
Singleplayer all the way. I have tried a MMO once, Rappelz, but got tired of it.