I like reading the manuals at least once. If they have reference tables, more than once. Oftentimes there is history or other information that adds to the game atmosphere. Sometimes the manual isn't really necessary, especially if there's a good online help system, or the game is easy to figure out. Still, some things I've seen players get frustrated over, for not being able to figure them out, are printed clearly in the manual.
I don't usually use the notes pages, if there are any. Either the game is easy enough to remember, or I take more extensive notes than will fit on those pages. There have been one or two games I've used the notes pages with though. Regardless of why they're there, I appreciate having the option.
I don't usually use the notes pages, if there are any. Either the game is easy enough to remember, or I take more extensive notes than will fit on those pages. There have been one or two games I've used the notes pages with though. Regardless of why they're there, I appreciate having the option.