gammaleak: Although the turn-based option exists in MM6-9, I think it's generally considered more difficult to use it than the real-time system.
False. I know there are some who have the reflexes and enjoy the 'twitch gaming' over turn-based and a few who use real-time for specific fights (re: the dragon on the first island you start at) but turn based is MUCH easier to use than real time for the rest of us.
I always found that the game lends itself very well to using a lot of archery and ranged attacks. Melee is more for mop up when weakened enemies get closer. All of this is much easier to do in real time than turn-based.
False again. Almost impossible in real time and even for twitch gamers who lack the patience for turn-based gaming it is much easier to go with turn based.
That said, I know some people force themselves to do turn-based only as a challenge, which it definitely is. It also will make finishing the game take a LOT longer, which might be good or bad depending on your amount of free time. :^)
And here is the root of your presupposition/bias. Real time gamers usually do not have the patience or contemplative nature to deal with old school/traditional RPGs and strategy games. They have to always be mashing buttons and frantically moving their hands while seeing non-stop explosions and action. Turn based is "too long..." for them. A good analogy is with movies: Real time gamers are akin to Michael Bay/Fast and Furious type movie fans while turn based gamers tend to appreciate things like plot, dialog, acting and direction...movies like
Gladiator or
The Remains of the Day.