Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 1

[darkely]

That was not a "personal attack". What I said was the truth. I have played the main campaign multiple times and I can say for a fact that most of the maps can be played through without depleting your lantern, and when you do run out, please remember that perhaps the game doesn't intend for you to maintain a comfort zone. What I would find myself doing would be entering a room, stand at the doorway while taking a quick peek around to find a candle or other light source, turning off my lantern and making my way to the designated "safety station" before lighting it up and staying momentarily to recover any lost sanity. What would be next is usually either a quick or thorough sweep of my surroundings for whatever I may need, then I'd move on.

Getting closer to an object to see it does not fill in the balance gap that the glowstick's perennial capabilities creates! If there's a choice between wasting what would be vital resources, or just walking a few more steps, which do you think people are going to pick?

That's just it I don't have to pick - I think the game locks the items in any way. As for the flashlight it is good if you need to find something fast (like I said it has a better range). If there is a monster you don't always have that option to walk a few extra steps.