Do you use consumables in games?

[teylix]

I don't know if it's just me but I think I'm an item hoarder. I've noticed this before but again it's flaring up in chrono trigger.

Seems like I'll fly across the entire world map to use an inn just so I don't use an ether or health pot even though I have like 30+ of each. I'll totally neglect items that grant a temporary bonus to a stat and just accumulate them.

Happened in The Witcher too although I used pots a lot more since they added strong abilities or really nice ones like seeing in the dark. But I still didn't like having to use them.

Hell, in D2 I wouldnt be happy if I was missing one full rejuv pot from my belt.

Anyone else have this "problem"?

[Setharion]

Ha good topic tey, I'm pretty much the same. I'll hoard but only use sparingly, generally yea I'll trek across the world to find an inn so I don't use items.

[Kinikko]

I'm always paranoid that I'll get stuck in a dungeon somewhere and then I'll really need them. lol So they end up piling up in my person's backpack and alas, I never use them.

[doktorljubavi]

I used to be like, I've been getting better at it though. I tend to use them when I know a boss fight is coming soon, at least the buff ones. Health ones, I use for boss fights only, I'll rather just reload from last save if I die to regular fights.

[edhoo]

I tend to hoard them all for the final boss

[mrod862]

I am definitely a hoarder!!

[red16]

I'm a bit OCD about it actually, and that includes grenades and stuff too. I barely use my grenades cause I don't wanna run out just "in case" I need them and I won't have any but then when I do I'll still try to fight through without them so as not to use any.
Lol, it's stupid really but I'd never addressed it until now. Maybe I'll change

[StarSlicer]

I hoarde them until I get into a tough (Usually optionals.) boss fight where I have no choice but to splurge and keep the party afloat.

Otherwise, I don't see them for much other use. I figure the best of the best is supposed to be used for the best of the best moments. Since, after that, you'll pretty much be the most broken things in the game with no more challenge.

[Mithan]

Very little.

I always play a game and don't rely on consumables (like grenades) or special power ups since I find that if you get into the habbit of using them, when you need them you don't have them.

[dunker]

Haven't been able to find a balance personally. I find if I use them often, I over-use them and either don't have them or don't have enough of them when I really need them. On the other hand, when I actively try not to use them, I end up falling into a habit of never using them.

[Sondiame]

I use consumables after the battles over. Using it during is just cheating

[Phoenix S117]

I think it depends on the game. Some games I really don't need to use them often, and some games I have to use them a lot.

But most rpgs, if you have a good healer, you won't need potions as much.

[nacthenud]

Yeah, I'm the same way. You just never know what's coming up - you might really need them soon, so you better not use them... ever...

[cusideabelincoln]

I use them if the game forces me to use them, but I try to make sure I have a few for boss fights.

I use the sandvich in TF2 all the time.