I definitely have these preferences.
The amount that I type can vary a lot in a day, and sometimes it's just typing in sentences to people while, other times, it involves a lot of navigation key and modifier use (like writing SQL or something).
I haven't really narrowed down exactly what I like when. I really like heavy, very tactile or very clicky switches; however, I tend to get fatigued when I use them at work. Light clicky or even something like a Model M is easier to use for a full day for me. BOX Navies are awesome, but, after about four rounds of keyhero, my fingers start getting slow.
I've been using BOX Royals with SA caps for several weeks at work, and, while I love it, it does get rather tiring. I keep a board with Kaihl Low profile blues and an OK rubber dome in my desk draw just so I have something lighter to type on if it starts getting to me. Oddly, the Model M never bothered me, probably because it's perfect. It's just too loud to use in the shared office space I'm in now. I've thought about bringing my original MX Blue board back up to work, but it might be too loud also.
For what it's worth, I do think MX Reds are probably the best for gaming. I really hate linears for typing, but they are great for games. I do occassionally play games with clicky switches though, just not MX blues.