If you're playing an RPG or some such with a customizable character (like Elder Scrolls, for example) do you wear a helmet? In lots of games, the additional protection comes down to a mere couple of points and you're not going to miss it if you don't have one.
In my case, usually not. Although I play Oblivion (and soon, Skyrim) in first person, there are the menu and third person modes that let you see your character. After putting so much effort into not having my character's face look retarded, I want to see that. Plus, it's a niggling thing but in lots of RPGs, the important characters tend to have their faces visible while the helmeted grunts flock around them. Although if it seems like something that would be done in the situation, I will put one on him for roleplay purposes.
In my case, usually not. Although I play Oblivion (and soon, Skyrim) in first person, there are the menu and third person modes that let you see your character. After putting so much effort into not having my character's face look retarded, I want to see that. Plus, it's a niggling thing but in lots of RPGs, the important characters tend to have their faces visible while the helmeted grunts flock around them. Although if it seems like something that would be done in the situation, I will put one on him for roleplay purposes.
you're preparing to assault the grand Oblivion Gate. Martin's in the Imperial Dragon armor and the soldiers are forming up and you're basically going to war. That seemed like a situation when my character would.