Will you buy an RPG just by the fact that it is an RPG?
25% more chance that I will.
How do you decide to buy an RPG?reviews,word of mouth, forums?
Reviews/Word of Mouth
Do you cheat/ use hacks/editors?
No
Do you use walk throughs?
In desperate situations or if I visit a forum and realize I missed some cool stuff such as secrets and or quests.
Do you download the latest patch before you start a game?
Always
Do you prefer single character or party?
Party
Do you prefer single player or multiplayer?
If I have internet connection and I don't have to subscribe (pay for online use of game) to the game online then multiplayer, but in the most likely event Single Player. My answer is Multiplayer.