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Player Decisions in Elden Ring: Visuals vs. Stats

A short 5-minute academic survey for my Bachelor's thesis on armor choice and aesthetic preferences in Elden Ring. All responses are completely anonymous.

Do you agree to participate in this anonymous academic study?

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Have you played Elden Ring?

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Approximately how many hours have you played Elden Ring (including the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC)?

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Please rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding your playstyle in Elden Ring:

"The visual appearance of my character ('Elden Bling') is very important to me."

Strongly disagreeStrongly agree

"I actively spend time matching armor pieces to create a cohesive visual style."

Strongly disagreeStrongly agree

"I prioritize my character's aesthetic appearance over purely optimal stats."

Strongly disagreeStrongly agree