Will you buy an RPG just by the fact that it is an RPG?
I used to, couple of years ago. Now I don't. In fact, now I'm a little more into racing and strategy games (but not RTS...hate them things).
How do you decide to buy an RPG?reviews,word of mouth, forums?
Like any game I get, reviews and forums, if a game is praised on a forum a lot you can find out a lot more info than you'd read in a review.
Do you cheat/ use hacks/editors?
No...no interest in those things.
Do you use walk throughs?
Only when completely stuck to the point where I don't want to play it any more unless I can get the solution - then I only read enough to get me unstuck.
Do you download the latest patch before you start a game?
Always...when possible!
Do you prefer single character or party?
Hmmmm...tough one! Depends on how well the game has implemented the party mode...some party games give me a headache trying to manage all the characters. Single character games just edge ahead in my opinion.
Do you prefer single player or multipalyer?
Single player for sure. When given the chance mulitplayer is something I'd try for a laugh, but for real gaming I only get games with serious strong single player campaigns.