Do you choose hard or easy options when you have them in a game?

[StaceyPowers]

If a game offers you easier and harder options/paths to accomplishing a goal, what do you choose? For example, in BioShock 2, you have more gather options than gathers per level, and could choose harder or easier scenarios on purpose.

[kingpotato]

First time normal or standard, if thats to easy I will for a harder difficulty setting but awlays normal or standard if its my first time playing a game

[Justin11]

The first time I played BioShock 1 on a public game station, I didn't know the level it was, but the AI characters simply gave me a stern test in the level which I played. Generally, I prefer playing from the top level. 

[Boblee]

I don't learn anything playing my games in the easy level set up. If not for others that like the feature, I would ask for it to be eliminated in games. 

[Scorpion]

I usually opt for the harder paths. They add challenge and excitement, making the achievements feel more rewarding and satisfying overall.

[killamch89]

It depends on how invested I am in the game. If I’m really into it, I’ll often take the harder route for the extra challenge and sense of accomplishment. But if I’m playing casually or just want to enjoy the story, I might lean toward the easier options.

[Heatman]

Playing the easy way would make me get fed up with the game very quickly and it's going to be difficult to start playing the game again in the hard mode.