VATS today, VATS tomorrow, VATS forever.

I've always used about an even mix. Sometimes I just can't be bothered with an open firefight and I'll hit V...

I also really like watching my character in VATS. I found it to be a lot of fun watching him take down groups of Raiders, etc.

I can't wait to see how VATS works in F4.

if the enemy is too fast or gets the drop on me ill use it just like how ive always done.

A Mix but mostly yes.

Depends on the character I create. If i play a character concept that isn't very well trained then i will use vats because i think this character would be dependant on the assistance and if i played a more martial character i'd use it less as this character would not view the 'need' to get help from the computer.

Of course. One of the best features of the game.

I'm hoping they improve the shooting mechanics, the gunplay felt kinda lifeless in Fallout 3. If they make it function on the level of a standard fps, I probably won't use VATS that much. I'll still use VATS though, I gotta spend those action points on something.

I will definitely use it in situations where it's logical. Is a bandit, death claw or ghoul charging straight at me? If so, then Vats away.

I prefer not to use it as I find it adds a challenge. However if they designed it more like The Witcher where time slows rather than stops, I'd consider using it.

Yes, always. But not in the way you're thinking.

I like to use VATS to scan for enemies and I especially like using VATS in civilized environments because I can easily filter out generic NPC's and named NPC's.

No, i never use it, i prefer to aim myself.

I do the same. I'm always spamming VATS while traveling.

Sometimes, whether the fight is difficult or not, which isn't an option.

Most likely, if combat in and out of vats is much the same as the last. I don't mind vats, and will attack only using AP in some builds.

If real time combat improves, perhaps more of a hybrid.

Really cant say, until we see see, over all.

Would love to use both if they rework free-aim and VATS mechanics. I hope they separate the chance to hit calculation from VATS and free-aim. Always odd, particularly with mini-guns to see bullets curving to hit the target on calculated hits when free-aiming. Also hope VATS gets reworked with more tactical targeting options and better balance of AP costs for more difficult shots and/or burst weapons, I'd just like to make more of a concious decision of if and when to make use of VATS rather than the routine VATS + head shot most encounters.

Never used for snipers, automatic and melee/unarmed.

I use a lot for revolvers and grenades.

But this in NV. In 3 I use always, because outside the Vats...well, sux.

Always VATS, pew pew pew