The type of gamer you are.

[Madaxeman101]

I mostly charge in with the biggest guns i can find but that means i sometimes shoot my own team if im online

 

[AllLagNoFrag]

This is not a question of whether you are pro or easy going or want to have fun. I am asking the STYLE of play.

These are the sort of options I was thinking along: In a stealth game, are you determined to go through and do it perfectly, without a single casualty (if it is possible) and not get spotted? Or are you a loud person that prefers to gun your way through leaving a trail of bodies. OR are you a person that silently takes out every single motherf@#ker in the room.

So, what type of gamer are you?

i'm actually really glad that you cleared up the main question, because i was thinking Pro, Hardcore, Laid-back..that kind of thing

OT: i guess it depends on my mood, and what game i'm playing. ((hello captain obvious, so nice of you to join us this evening)) ANYways my ADHD is kicking in..so, in SC:Conviction, i try to be stealthy, but at the same time i take some big risks, other times, i play it uber-stealthy, trying to NEVER be spotted, and killing as many enemies as i can, or possibly, only the ones that pose a threat/are in the way/might discover a body.

!!!!ATTENTION!!!! LONG RUN-ON AHEAD, IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE READING IT, IT'S SUMMED UP BELOW THIS SPOILER SECTION

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whatever game i play, i try to get into the spirit of the game as if i was actually in the situation. it helps me think about how to play it better, and what course of action to take next. should i cut my losses and run my ass as fast as i can to the Evac? or should i stand my ground and kill everyone who is coming for me? should i lead my friends to saftey? or cover them and hope for the best when it's my turn? should i go explore this dungeon? or should i wait until i feel slightly better suited for what perils may lie ahead?

i get into all of my characters ((being a writer it can help)) and try to picture myself in that situation, for example rather than playing as Sam Fisher, i'm now a former 3rd Echelon Splinter Cell, getting revenge for my daughter's death and the betrayal against me, i'm in a room full of 3rd Ech..what's my course of action going to be in this particular room? what are the outcomes? do the risks outweigh the advantages of this course? then execution of chosen plan.

it's hard to think like that sometimes in tough situations, but it makes it more enjoyable when you feel that pressure and knowing your actions as a leader might get people killed, but might save people as well. it's worth trying in my opinion.

so...in the end of the long run-on..it really depends on the day, my mood, the game, and area/situation that i'm in.

Large sized double choc subway Cookie for answering in such detail (if you dont like that flavour then Im more than happy to have it back). I read it all.

Good point on to the risks and reward decision making. Completing Alpha Protocol twice, I noticed they did badly on that. It was so easy to complete the game in all guns blazing mode (even in hard difficulty for me), that I just wanted them to make the stealthy approach ALOT more rewarding (as it took a crap load of time and patience) and give very little exp for loud approaches. This is because After the first few levels, all I did was pump the pistol and stealth after getting chain shot up, the game was over.

Went on abit of rant there myself but, thats just my opinion. They did well on enforcing stealth in theif and splinter cell (Ill let hitman off the hook because its just a super badass game).

And also, mood is a huge thing that I realised I did not include (want another cookie?). In hitman, when I get spotted, its insta-switch weapon and time to go loud.

On a side note, I will give thumbs up to modern warfare. They did really well with the ghillies in the mist mission where you could actually survive (barely) when you got spotted and they adjusted it well enough so you also die really easily. (I am one of those that went to the top of the building and picked up the stinger to shoot down the helicopter, then camped at the top shooting incoming an imcoming horde l4d style).

 

[Audio]

Cautious and perceptive .

I try to take in the sights and take my time with the game.

 

[RIOgreatescapist]

Pro gamer wannabe/Achievement hunter

 

[irequirefood]

Exploration with a side of stealthy genocide is what I like to have for dinner. Maybe as dessert some loud, guns-a-blazing killing sprees will be in order, but only if I'm feeling particularly happy with my last effort.

 

[Daniel_Rosamilia]

I like shoot things with big gun. That make me happy.. hooray for 'splosion!

One of my badges also states this as a fact!

You sound like Heavy.
'Some people think they can outsmart me. Maybe. But I am yet to meet person that can outsmart bullet!'

OT: I'm more of a nutcasey spy.
I'll find the target, go through all the motions to get it ready, then pull a 'Fuck This' an start mowing the place down.
My opera level saves in Blood Money confirmed that

 

[AllLagNoFrag]

Pro gamer wannabe/Achievement hunter

Erm, you read at least the actual question right?

From achievement hunter, I just presume that you are an exploration type person.

However, what STYLE OF PLAY?
LOUD, STEALTH, GENOCIDAL?
I did all caps those words in the first post. I would really appreciate you if you read it. Thanks

 

[GundamSentinel]

Most of the time a stealthy cautious backstabbing bastard. But in some games I go loud and kill everything with automatic fire. I always have a strong sense of self-preservation, though. I take cover when I need to and don't run headlong into enemies.

 

[Maverick Siragusa]

i end all lives in sight! i also do birthdays

 

[sXeLifer]

The incredibly angry kind...if its been a bad day ill be an evil c--t to every living soul in sight (like the dogs in RDR) , if its been a good day im normally level headed but i find going onto a game and killing everything in sight enjoyable after a stressful day hehe.

 

[Carbonic Penguin]

I kill every enemy I see, unless they can overpower me, or if I get bored of that area and I just run through. I listen to every aspect of the story, I talk to everyone, I explore every corner of the world. I'm generally good online, not usually the best... but I occasionally mange to help out and get the objective done. I don't try to do things the best, such as training and training until I can do something really good, that just ruins the fun for me. The best I've done at a game (apart from really good runs on TF2 and MAG), was Geometry Wars on the DS, I spent about an hour, going around in a circle, shooting backwards, I came 4th in the world! Last time I checked, I was in 15th... fun times... based on that, I'd say LOUD!

 

[Avalanche91]

Im a casual hardcore gamer I play the few harcore/creative gems on the wii, and cheap fun stuff from steam for the p.c.

But I play them in a casual manner

 

[PurpleLeafRave]

Look at my badges. I like exploring and colourful things. See why I like Oblivion?

I'm currently exploring

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Gran Pulse and doing the Ceith stones

in Final Fantasy XIII. I'm loving that game, I don't care if any one says it's crap.

I also love fantasy, and I am an archer in most games because it's challenging and a style that I like.

 

[TheOrangeSocks]

I'm an explorer too, but as for STEALTHY, LOUD or GENOCIDAL, I'd say it varies depending on my mood. Sometimes I want to silently sneak past the entire battalion of guards, and sometimes I want to run around disintegrating zombies with a ten-foot lawnmower with miniguns and rocket launchers on it. Preferably while innocently whistling and wearing a little pink frock...... No I promise, I'm perfectly sane.

 

[Dexiro]

I love exploring to bits but sometimes i'm just too lazy for it. I actually enjoy grinding a little bit as long as it's rewarding.
I find stealth really fun too but i've only ever done it in non-stealth games.

Oh and in multiplayer i'm completly suicidal. I don't care about dieing so i just charge in and flail my gun around randomly!

 

[Meemaimoh]

Loud and genocidal! I always preferred BF1942 to CS 'cause I could blow things up with a rocket launcher. I usually play as the two-hander-wielding warrior that shouts a lot.

ALSO: do you prefer to explore every single corner of the game? I know plenty of people do but, I have friends that just get the job done (eg: the final mission of ME2, not bothering with all loyalty missions.)

For me, I usually go around trying to kill every single person silently as I dont regard myself as a person that likes completes levels with living enemies. Also, I try my best to find every single thing that can be enjoyed in a game, I have spent a good chunk of hours wandering the wasteland in FO3 and doing pretty much all the side quests in the Final Fantasies a play.

I'm halfway between these two. I'm absolutely thorough in RPGs, completing every side quest I can get my hands on, but I tend to dislike open worlds like Oblivion. Probably because of that desire to see and complete everything - open worlds don't give me enough direction, and I never know if I'm done.

 

[Snipermanic]

I usually try and be stealthy. But I particularly enjoy co-op games, there's something satisfying about taking down around 5-6 key guys in a level so my friend can run in with his assault rifle and get the rest.

 

[Distorted Stu]

I like anythign fast thast involes quick thinkign and reflexes bu ti love a slow game aslogn as the story grips me. Also, i couldnt give to shits about graphics.

Oh, i also like stealth games. Somethign about the waiting, planning and satisfaction of the kill that makes it tense and awesome.

 

[ACM_Shadow]

90% of the time i'm an evil stealthy backstabber using the wrong weapons for lol's, (defibrillator for backstabs Bad company 2/battlefield 2, "CLEAR" zaaaaap) or overkills RPG/mortar for a single enemy in bad company 2. If i get automatic weapons they have to be very accurate and preferably silenced so i can take out people without anyone else realizing i'm there. On team games like bad company 2/TF2 im a team player who prefers sneaky backstabbing/ninja pyros but can and will use anything the team needs, from bullet-spraying heavy to sneaky information giving spy.
However for single player if a game promotes stealth, ill go through it killing bare minimum (usually no-one), but if stealth is just a bonus, i go accurate first-shot auto's (rifles ftw) and mow down every living creature via headshot from 200m away.
This is because i for some reason like to think in the characters mindset eg: see NoriYuki Sato's post above, and that usually ends up with me playing 80% stealth, 20% annihilate the people that betrayed/hurt the main character.
When it comes to exploration i usually will explore everything, as it is nice to have everything powered up, or the best items with the first run-through, then i usually re-do the game if it has different pathways with minimal exploration.