Do you ever read a manual???

I was wondering how many people even read manuals before playing a game?

Because i am the only one i know that reads them... At least some parts of it!

I never did. When I'm buying a game I want to play it, not read the manual.

I do, it kills time during installs. Besides, GTA manuals are pretty entertaining.

I always do. There are some very nice tips and hidden stuff written in 'em sometimes.

I don't really ever read them before I play the game, but I do always read them. Usually as quick reading material while using the bathroom.

nope

I don't read the whole thing, but I do glance over the controls and some of the finer points that require more of an explanation.

Yeah. I read pretty much ever manua I get cover to cover.

I used to read manuals when they were actually worth something.RK-Mara

[QUOTE="RK-Mara"]I used to read manuals when they were actually worth something.Flame_Blade88

Strange i have never seen such a short manual... Which game was it for???

If it is worthwhile. Some manuals are very-well written, and manage to entertain apart from merely informing. Especially manuals from Rare and Nintendo games are often worthwhile. I think Leigh Loveday writes the Rare manuals, and anybody who's read the mail section on Rare's official website knows what a hero he is.

I read them only when I'm bored and either don't feel like turning on the game at the moment, or can't yet for some reason (like if someone else is using the tv) So I open up the manual to see if there is anything interesting in it.

I don't, because they often contain spoilers. I don't even read the back of the box.Black_Knight_00

Sometimes I read it, the parts that interest me.

I used to always read my manuals before playing the game (was sort of a ritual for me). However, that was back when games still had manuals worth reading. You know, back when the manual would have character descriptions, weapons/skills descriptions, level descriptions, background information, plot points, hints, etc...basically when they were interesting. It also helped that until the latter half of last gen most games didn't have tutorial modes or stages so you had to read the manual unless you were willing to spend the first level or two figuring out everything for yourself (and even then there would be occasional times where you wouldn't realize you had a certain skill or ability in the game until the game was almost over).

Unfortunately, because so few people are willing to read developers felt the need to throw in mandatory tutorial levels which has resulted both in those aggrevatingly boring tutorial stages where the fourth wall just gets blown to hell ("hey, this is supposed to be a real world and all, but PRESS THE X BUTTON to jump!"). It also resulted in the death of the useful instruction manual, so now most manuals are just a few pages long and contain only one sheet that gives the button layout for the controller, another sheet for health/safety info, and the rest of it is just credits.

Back in elementary school I did a book report on the Super Mario 64 manual.

even x-box 360 game manuals? yes. i might read one just for the sake of reading and learn something about the game i am about to play. for the sake of reading, once again, you can go back to them months later and think, wow.

manuals of course can be helpful if you are stuck in a game too.

I always do.
However, I generally read it on my way back from a game purchase, and mainly to read about the characters in the game, and any descriptions you wouldn't usually get in-game. The controls for most games are more or less the same so unlike a new electronics good, there's really no other reason to read the manual.

Back in elementary school I did a book report on the Super Mario 64 manual.

_BlueDuck_

Haha ;D

I only read the manuals to look at the controls for a game. The only time I would not read a manual was when I was like 10 and would assemble Lego Bionicles that I begged my mom to get.

Sometimes. Though not as often as I used to, since most modern games give you the instructions as you play.

[QUOTE="Flame_Blade88"][QUOTE="RK-Mara"]I used to read manuals when they were actually worth something.tartardk

Strange i have never seen such a short manual... Which game was it for???

[QUOTE="Black_Knight_00"]I don't, because they often contain spoilers. I don't even read the back of the box.lazyathew

I never do. Nor do I even watch cut scenes. I just play games for the gameplay that's it. I don't care how many cool cgi cut scenes the game has I don't give a crap. I actually won't play a game out of frustration if I can't skip the cut scenes.

but don't you find yourself lost on the story somtimes? or do you not play games for story either, you just play to play?

I don't ever read the manual unless I somehow cannot figure out how to do something basic. like I need help on the battle system, or cannot figure out what button preforms a certain action

but don't you find yourself lost on the story somtimes? or do you not play games for story either, you just play to play?

I don't ever read the manual unless I somehow cannot figure out how to do something basic. like I need help on the battle system, or cannot figure out what button preforms a certain action

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I used to read manuals when they were actually worth something.RK-Mara

I usually start without and see how I get on. It's rare that I need one but they are useful if I can't figure out some controls or something.

I'll be honest I usually don't even play single player games anymore. They just can't keep my attention long enough.CPM_basic

It just makes sense to read the manual..

However much a gamer already knows, there's always something they've overlooked.

I like reading the manuals, sometimes it gives you important plot elements that aren't talked about in the game. I feel that making manuals is becoming a lost art. Why don't they make involved ones anymore, like with Wario Land 4? It's a shame.

Never did, never will. I jump into the game and figure the controls and story out myself. Most games have a tutorial level now anyways, so you don't really need a manual.
My dad reads the manual of the game to figure out EVERYTHING before he plays and I tell him you don't need to but he does anyways...

I generally at least look at the manual.