Welcome, new guy! Wonder if we'll ever get around to remembering your actual name 
This does bring up a question I've always wondered: why do people buy game guides?
I've never bought them myself, and if I'm really stuck, I look things up on GameFAQs. But I'm sure there's another appeal to them that I haven't figured out yet and wonder if I should be thinking about adding them to my collection or not.
Is it the art? the maps? general collectability?
First, lol, just logged in and saw 21 replies. I'm fine with new guy.
To answer your question:
The art in the guides is something that always draws me to them. But do you know how cool it is to be playing Chrono Trigger on SNES using the official Nintendo Power guide? It's like having an ancient relic in your hands.
For other games, like FF 12 or even Dark Souls, all the details, stats, pictures of the weapons, armors is just so cool. I rarely ever use the guides during my first playthrough, and will most likely consult with the Internet before using the guide.
In short, I like it when I have a game, CIB, with the official guide to go with it. Guides can fetch for a lot of money, too.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone, this forum seems awesome.
