To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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Douglas Bregger
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My apologies to the Bard! Do most of you "cheat" and use walkthroughs? I have to concede that I do! I try and play as much as I can, but I almost always get stuck and resort to them. In my pre-net days, I did play a few games to the end without a walkthrough, though. (By the way, what if Shakespear wrote for games!)
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/17/06 08:58 PM
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If neither my playing partner nor I can get it, we use hints first, then when all else fails, we use a walkthrough. Before the days of the net and walkthroughs, I used to buy the solution guides from the game publisher. Had to use a special pen (also purchased from them) to make the hints appear. Walkthroughs don't work for sliders
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/18/06 05:12 AM
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I like yo use a walk thru as a guide when necessary and as a check to make sure I didn't miss anything. They are also helpful to explain the concept of a puzzle without giving or using a solution.
Gerry
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/19/06 11:55 AM
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I must admit I wouldnt have finished one game without the help of these lovely people who go out of their way to assist us dunces.
I try without a walkthrough but never seem to get very far before I need help.
Also by looking at the walkthrough I can tell if it is a game I would enjoy
Steve
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/19/06 07:57 PM
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Often, they are just folks who like to play the game, and are good at it, and write the walk throughs to help others out--
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." -Roger Caras
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/19/06 08:31 PM
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I am playing RHEM at the present time and it is the hardest game I have ever played. I am using the WT all the time or I wouldnt be able to play it at all. As I mentioned in my email for help, it is like a constant maze that never ends. I would be hopelessly lost at all times in this game. I also think the puzzles are very hard. I dont believe a WT takes away from any adventure game, it makes the game more pleasurable for me. ET
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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Walkthroughs rule! (and so do the people that write them ) Hi Sue! :kiss: Rusty
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/19/06 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by Douglas Bregger: Say, who are the people who write the walkthroughs, anyway? Are they the programmers themselves? Actually, Douglas, one of best walkthrough writers on the entire internet is our own webmistress, Marita (aka MaG). I can't imagine how she can get through a game, and get the walkthrough written, at the speed of light, in spite of all the other things she has to do to keep the forum running smoothly...
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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04/20/06 08:37 AM
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Personally, it sepends on my mood as to whether or not I use a walkthrough. I enjoy MaG's walkthroughs and a few others because of the way they are written... more like a comentary instead of just dry directions (such as go here --- move left 7X ---turn right once --- shake your leg and whistle "Dixie" etc...)... For me thier are almost like having a playing partner.
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Re: To Walkthrough, or Not to Walkthrough--That is the Question
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Well I have to admit I do use a walkthrough. Marita writes the most wonderful and helpful w/ts and I still get stuck. Couldn't game without one, otherwise I would still be on my first game
I am gaming once again....
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