discussion Restart from scratch or from a save?

[RodriguezQueso]

I have never started from a save, I always start from scratch, because sometimes they add new things or improve some renders or I make different decisions.

 

[Bangcoaches]

Usually I play from a save file, if it's compatible.

 

[User_120869]

One of the reasons that I play Elden Ring so much it's because is so much more fun starting from scratch and trying a new build.

 

[zakarmmusa832]

I end up losing my saves more often than not, so I just speedrun to new content.

 

[Ant28jsp]

I have a short memory so I start again every time. even if afterwards I end up remembering I have to start all over again since I overwrote the previous save

 

[Dasx13]

If it's possible i usually play from the last save. Unless it has been a really long time since the last update.

 

[wintercoat]

Always from scratch. I tend to wait several updates before playing a game again, and my memory's been shot for years so I need the refresher.

 

[spartanmnl]

i start all over if i havent played for a while

 

[Val]

I usually load a save, but there's a few games I'm a big fan of that I don't mind replaying from the start. If it's a sandbox though, I never restart

 

[Rozzen]

Depends on the game. I don't mind restarting unless it's grindy. Then it's time for a save restart or I'll cheat/edit files

 

[temporary4545]

Just enable skipping unseen text and fast forward past what you remember.

 

[Teaspoon]

Old save, otherwise

 

[Misuk09]

I start form the scratch if i haven't play it for a long time or if i like the experience

 

[Gertz]

From save unless the game has some really good storytelling (games made by Oceanlab or Naughty Fox Games for example). Also a lot of RenPy devs fuck up the save files and you are forced to start from scratch either way.

 

[lcarrow]

Not if it is a sandbox but if it is a VN I will almost always just to get a refresher if it has been a while

 

[indipiccalilli]

I think it depends on the game, the size of the game and how long it has taken for the update has come out.

 

[albatross]

I usually start from scratch, but some games end up with way too many saves.

 

[rocketsheep]

Depends on many factors:

• How confusing/memorable is the plot?
• Can I still associate all major names and faces/roles with each other?
• How heavily does the plot branch? (I probably have saves only for one thread. Might as well restart with different choices.)
• When did I last play?
• How much more material is there?
• How much do I like the game / VN?

 

[VermillioN]

I always keep multiple saves with different routes especially if the game is made in rpgmaker but sometimes i have to roll back a litle if the story gets too confused.

 

[vandura]

I'm mostly a replay guy because my memory sucks. I'll start back over and use the skip button to kind of skim back through.