title: Minecraft launcher will not run with any version

text: when i start minecraft launcher and click on play to play minecraft 1.7.4 the play button turn to gray and the green bar goes all the way then the play button get back to normal and the games doesn't open :p my log : > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/paulscode/soundsystem/20120107/soundsystem-20120107.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed > out at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/paulscode/soundsystem/20120107/soundsystem-20120107.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/org/apache/logging/log4j/log4j-api/2.0-beta9/log4j-api-2.0-beta9.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/commons-io/commons-io/2.4/commons-io-2.4.jar for job > 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out at > java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download libraries.minecraft.net/commons- > io/commons-io/2.4/commons-io-2.4.jar for job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 > WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/paulscode/librarylwjglopenal/20100824/librarylwjglopenal-20100824.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed > out at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/paulscode/librarylwjglopenal/20100824/librarylwjglopenal-20100824.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/net/java/jutils/jutils/1.0.0/jutils-1.0.0.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out > at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/net/java/jutils/jutils/1.0.0/jutils-1.0.0.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/mojang/authlib/1.2/authlib-1.2.jar for job > 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out at > java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/mojang/authlib/1.2/authlib-1.2.jar for job > 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/java3d/vecmath/1.3.1/vecmath-1.3.1.jar for job > 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out at > java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/java3d/vecmath/1.3.1/vecmath-1.3.1.jar for job > 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/google/code/gson/gson/2.2.4/gson-2.2.4.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out > at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/com/google/code/gson/gson/2.2.4/gson-2.2.4.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 WARN]: Couldn't download > libraries.minecraft.net/net/sf/trove4j/trove4j/3.0.3/trove4j-3.0.3.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out > at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_51] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_51] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51] [16:02:27 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > libraries.minecraft.net/net/sf/trove4j/trove4j/3.0.3/trove4j-3.0.3.jar for > job 'Version & Libraries' [16:02:27 ERROR]: Job 'Version & Libraries' > finished with 26 failure(s)! (took 0:00:50.371)   * there is lot's of other lines but i can't but it


title: minecraft 1.7.4 error Job 'Version & Libraries' finished with 26 failure

text: I just bought Minecraft but when I try to install it I get the error below: > > [21:22:42 WARN]: Couldn't download utils-1.0.0.jar for job 'Version & > Libraries' java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out at > java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) ~[?:1.7.0_45] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] > at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) > ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown > Source) ~[?:1.7.0_45] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) > ~[launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) > [launcher.jar:?] at > net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) > [launcher.jar:?] at > java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_45] at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_45] at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown > Source) [?:1.7.0_45] at > java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) > [?:1.7.0_45] at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_45] [21:22:42 > ERROR]: Gave up trying to download > https://libraries.minecraft.net/net/java/jutils/jutils/1.0.0/jutils-1.0.0.jar > for job 'Version & Libraries' > > [21:22:42 ERROR]: Job 'Version & Libraries' finished with 26 failure(s)! > (took 0:01:06.237) This is just the last part of the Development Console. I tried to disable the Firewall but I still get the same error.


title: Nunchuck issue on Skylanders

text: While playing Skylanders on Wii, when player 2 tries to join in, I'm asked to connect a nunchuck but after I plug the nunchuck in, the message still displays. Any help would be appreciated.


title: Invalid Biome ID?

text: I just loaded my YouTube Minecraft LP world and the game crashed. I had opened the world just yesterday as well! The report looked like this:               ---- Minecraft Crash Report ----     // Oh - I know what I did wrong!          Time: 1/1/14 8:57 AM     Description: Invalid Biome id          java.lang.NullPointerException: Invalid Biome id         at ags.a(SourceFile:82)         at agq.<init>(SourceFile:26)         at agp.a(SourceFile:52)         at agp.b(SourceFile:61)         at ags.a(SourceFile:61)         at aoo.a(SourceFile:933)         at afs.a(SourceFile:116)         at afs.a(SourceFile:1047)         at bmm.j(SourceFile:1343)         at bmm.a(SourceFile:928)         at bmm.b(SourceFile:816)         at azi.ah(SourceFile:787)         at azi.f(SourceFile:711)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:152)               A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows:     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -- Head --     Stacktrace:         at ags.a(SourceFile:82)          -- DownfallBlock --     Details:         biome id: 0         downfalls[] size: 256         x: 0         z: 0         w: 16         h: 16     Stacktrace:         at ags.a(SourceFile:82)         at agq.<init>(SourceFile:26)         at agp.a(SourceFile:52)         at agp.b(SourceFile:61)         at ags.a(SourceFile:61)         at aoo.a(SourceFile:933)          -- Coordinates of biome request --     Details:         Location: World: (8,0,8), Chunk: (at 8,0,8 in 0,0; contains blocks 0,0,0 to 15,255,15), Region: (0,0; contains chunks 0,0 to 31,31, blocks 0,0,0 to 511,255,511)     Stacktrace:         at afs.a(SourceFile:116)         at afs.a(SourceFile:1047)         at bmm.j(SourceFile:1343)         at bmm.a(SourceFile:928)          -- Affected level --     Details:         Level name: MpServer         All players: 1 total; [bkf['Ethan_Bacon'/224, l='MpServer', x=8.50, y=66.62, z=8.50]]         Chunk stats: MultiplayerChunkCache: 0, 0         Level seed: 0         Level generator: ID 00 - default, ver 1. Features enabled: false         Level generator options:          Level spawn location: World: (163,64,198), Chunk: (at 3,4,6 in 10,12; contains blocks 160,0,192 to 175,255,207), Region: (0,0; contains chunks 0,0 to 31,31, blocks 0,0,0 to 511,255,511)         Level time: 0 game time, 0 day time         Level dimension: 0         Level storage version: 0x00000 - Unknown?         Level weather: Rain time: 0 (now: false), thunder time: 0 (now: false)         Level game mode: Game mode: survival (ID 0). Hardcore: false. Cheats: false         Forced entities: 1 total; [bkf['Ethan_Bacon'/224, l='MpServer', x=8.50, y=66.62, z=8.50]]         Retry entities: 0 total; []         Server brand: vanilla         Server type: Integrated singleplayer server     Stacktrace:         at bka.a(SourceFile:289)         at azi.b(SourceFile:1952)         at azi.f(SourceFile:720)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:152)          -- System Details --     Details:         Minecraft Version: 1.7.4         Operating System: Windows 8 (amd64) version 6.2         Java Version: 1.7.0_25, Oracle Corporation         Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation         Memory: 268770352 bytes (256 MB) / 373489664 bytes (356 MB) up to 954466304 bytes (910 MB)         JVM Flags: 2 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xmx1G         AABB Pool Size: 17427 (975912 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 17427 (975912 bytes; 0 MB) used         IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 14, allocated: 12, tallocated: 94         Launched Version: 1.7.4         LWJGL: 2.9.1         OpenGL: AMD Radeon HD 7570 GL version 4.2.12002 Compatibility Profile Context 9.12.0.0, ATI Technologies Inc.         GL Caps: Using GL 1.3 multitexturing.     Using framebuffer objects because OpenGL 3.0 is supported and separate blending is supported.     Anisotropic filtering is supported and maximum anisotropy is 16.     Shaders are available because OpenGL 2.1 is supported.              Is Modded: Probably not. Jar signature remains and client brand is untouched.         Type: Client (map_client.txt)         Resource Packs: []         Current Language: English (US)         Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)         Vec3 Pool Size: 18 (1008 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 18 (1008 bytes; 0 MB) used         Anisotropic Filtering: Off (1)      I checked that I had loaded the correct version (1.7.4) and I had. What is going on here?


title: Does my XP from Spec Ops: Missions carry over to Spec Ops: Survival mode?

text: I've noticed that I gain experience while playing Spec Ops: Survival mode, and the more XP I have, the more things I can unlock. I was playing Spec Ops: Missions mode earlier, and I noticed an XP counter at the end of the mission. Does this XP carry over to Survival mode? Can I use Missions mode as an easy way to level up for Survival?


title: How do I unlock additional songs in Wii Music's hand bell game?

text: The UI for the handbell game pretty clearly is built to scroll and allow more songs, but I've only got 5 of them. What do I need to do to unlock more?


title: How do I force my PS3 to refresh the list of videos shared from my computer?

text: I have my Playstation 3 set up to play videos shared from my Windows 7 desktop. I basically drop files into the "Public Videos" library (`C:\users\public\Videos`) and then magic happens and the PS3 can play them. I recently removed some of the videos from that folder and added new ones. The new ones are showing up fine in the video list on the PS3, but the list didn't update to remove the files that are no longer there. Is there a way to force the video catalog to update on the console? Is this something I need to fix on the PC side?


title: Government came and took my baby!

text: Okay, so I _may_ have left the sim Child unattended for a few hours without calling a babysitter. All was fine and they even did their homework but then Social Services turned up and stole the child! At least I'm _hoping_ it was Social Services, it was quite a non-descript brown van. **Is there any way to get back a child taken into custody by Social Services in The Sims 2?** I tried phoning the adoption service but they declined as I'd already had a child taken away.


title: Where are the paragon stones and the paragon portal?

text: UESPWiki mentions paragon stones and a portal in Forgotten Vale, but I haven't been been able to find even one stone or the portal. Where can they be found? I would prefer directions from nearby shrines or other easily found location.


title: Why am I stuck underground?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  I teleported too far away and now the game crashes on world load I just jumped off a really tall tower and died. When I respawned I respawned underground. For some reason my character is shaking and I can't move, I can only look around but not move. For some reason have 64 cobblestone after respawning, straight away. Can anyone tell me how to get out or kill myself? I don't want to quit because I made an amazing castle with lots of stuff in it!


title: Are there any un-enchanted hoods that can be worn with other headgear?

text: The Thieves Guild hood can be worn with additional headgear, and I've tested wearing it with the Archmage's Robes, Vokun/Morokei and an Ebony Helmet. I couldn't understand why this only worked with the Thieves Guild Hood until I looked at my character: the Thieves Guild Hood resembles more a skullcap/coif and can be worn underneath any other headgear. I'm looking for similar skullcap/coif headgear (un-enchanted) so I can place my own enchantments on it. Is there anything else like this in all of Skyrim? My end-goal is to wear simultaneously two headgears with custom enchantments.


title: What are the limitations and penalties of going on a murder spree?

text: As my time in Amalur wound down last night, I decided to do the only logical thing and murder everyone I came across. I managed to make mincemeat of most of a village of Fae, but then I encountered someone who had a quest indicator over their head. I couldn't do damage to them, and talking to them seemed to indicate that they were still regarding me as a "friend" and that they still wanted my help with a quest. (This was despite the fact that I was repeatedly bludgeoning him over the head with a magical staff of _burning things with fire_ that was soaked with the blood of their compatriots, but I digress.) It seemed I was able to take out most of the "non-essential" NPCs in an entire town this way, and I wasn't once stopped by a guard or other law enforcement individual. Further, there was no reaction from the citizens spared on account of their relative immunity to my attacks. What are the limits to my murderous rampages? Can I kill shopkeepers? Does it matter if they're "generic" villagers or they have unique names? Are there any side quest NPCs that I can murder? Further, what are the consequences? Will I be caught and sentenced to 2 minutes in prison at some point? Is there some "faction standing" that I tanked during this?


title: Do plants grow back in Kingdoms of Amalur?

text: I've been running around Amalur picking most of the glowing plants and trees that dot the landscape. Since my alchemy is so low, however, I'm doing a pretty awful job at actually receiving any items for my troubles. Do plants respawn in KoA? How long does it take?


title: What item classes don't take up inventory space?

text: In Kingdoms of Amalur, you've got a finite inventory. However, I've noticed that not every item (such as alchemical reagents) do not count against your limit. What item classes are effectively "free", and don't take up space in your inventory?


title: What is the worth of a soul?

text: I've been playing a lot of support Tresh lately, and I'm wondering how much should I put myself in danger for a soul? I'm the kind of Thresh player that goes for every soul that it's not dumb to go get (by not dumb I mean not jumping in a fight or diving a tower for it) but sometimes I do things like cancel a recall or extend to go get one. So should I not focus on getting souls, or should getting souls be kind of a priority?


title: Paarthurnax wont die

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I complete the quest “Paarthurnax” after the main quest?   >  Why can’t I defeat Paarthurnax? I completed the main quest line, and now have to kill paarthurnax for the blades. He's on the usual wall, I can talk to him, but his health won't fall below zero, as if he's still a quest character. Why won't he die? I'm playing on an Xbox 360.


title: Can I complete the quest "Paarthurnax" after the main quest?

text: The Blades gave me the _Paarthurnax_ quest, but I decided to hold off until I finished the main quest line: > Once Alduin is defeated, it seems that Paarthurnax took over or something, > he has flown away. I can't find him anywhere. The Blades won't speak to me until I complete the quest: is there any way around this? Or is it too late?


title: How does Stance Change work on Aegislash?

text: In X and Y, there is a Pokemon named Agislash. He has a signature ability called Stance Change. It has a description that says: "The Pokemon changes form depending on how it battles." What exactly does that mean? Does it swap Offensive Capabilities with Defensive?


title: How do I make two or more lines of Lore on an item?

text: I am playing Minecraft and am making a map for a contest. I want some lore but cannot figure out how to do two or more lines.


title: Chess Master 11 Font Problem

text: ![From ChessMaster 11](http://i.stack.imgur.com/P3nzQ.jpg) I have a problem with the font.In Post Game Analysis Window is used the proper font but in the Game Status a generic font is used , so I can't see the pieces' symbols for example as all of them are displayed as vertical line .Has anybody any ideas how it can be fixed?


title: What weapon has the highest Dexterity scaling in Dark Souls 2?

text: I have been messing around a bit and wondered what weapon had the highest dexterity scaling on my dexterity /vitality build. If you do know what weapon has the highest scaling, could you please leave where to find it in your answer?


title: What are ways to earn permanent double XP in Gears of War Judgement?

text: I noticed here that you can earn permanent double XP if you purchase the season pass for GoW Judgement via GameStop. I already purchased my season pass for this game, but I did it through Xbox Live... **Are there any other ways of obtaining or purchasing permanent double xp?** I know you can purchase double XP per game via GoW Judgement's DLC but that is only limited to a specific game count (EX: 200 games for 800 Microsoft points, [other smaller game packs for less], etc)


title: Why is Necromancy legal in Tamriel?

text: In _The Elder Scrolls_ series, Necromancy is legal in most places in Tamriel (the main exception being in the province of Morrowind, although they make it clear in _The Elder Scrolls III_ that this is because of local taboos and that it is legal elsewhere). In fact, it was a big plot point in _The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion_ that the current head of the Mages Guild had outlawed Necromancy, overturning centuries of its legality (and this came back to bite him). _The Elder Scrolls I: Arena_ and _The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall_ even have local holidays where the descriptions say things like: "In celebration of the oldest magical science, necromancy, all magical items are half price today." My question is, why is it legal? It's clear that the founder of the Mages Guild was strongly opposed to the practice (third paragraph of this book) and just about all the lorebooks on the topic show it as having negative consequences with few, if any, positive ones (e.g. one book talked about how a dead child was resurrected using Necromancy, but this greatly aged her). Moreover it's referred to multiple times as "The Black Arts" and there is definitely a stigma against it. So why is Necromancy legal in Tamriel throughout the majority of the _Elder Scrolls_ games?


title: While traveling during his ultimate, is Nocturne targetable by friends or foes?

text: After Nocturne uses Paranoia and subsequently launches himself at a target, can he be targeted by either friends or foes? For instance, it's been shown that Quicksilver Sash can remove the vision debuff. Could you remove the debuff and then stun him in-flight (removing the debuff so you could actually _see_ him arriving)? The answer for this should inform on what happens when a friendly Shen ports to a mid-flight Nocturne. The fact Shen can even attempt to port a mid-flight Nocturne leads me to believe he's more-or-less targetable, but I haven't seen any definitive evidence.


title: Am I able to store games downloaded from PSN onto an external hard drive

text: I have an 80GB PS3 from 2009, and the hard drive is almost full. I recently got a PS4 as well, so I signed up to Playstation Plus but could not download and install any of the free games on my PS3 because there was no room on the HDD. I have an external HDD that is formatted to FAT32 that I can watch TV shows and Movies on through my PS3, but can I move my downloaded games onto the external HDD and install and play them from there. I also have other games that had to be installed, like GTA 5 and the Assassin's Creed heritage collection which take up heaps of room too.


title: I'm level 50 and prefer solo play, what now?

text: So, a few days ago my Sith Marauder reached level 50. I generally prefer solo play (yes, I know the second M in MMORPG is for multiplayer, but I'm one of those players who enjoys playing for the RPG/storyline aspect. I do occasionally group up with people, but that's the exception, not the rule). I haven't completed my class story yet as I've just defeated Lord Draahg for the first time in Baras' Lair and I have to defeat him at least once more, but my real question is, what should I do next? I've started another character, but I don't want to abandon this one, but without joining a guild or grouping up with other players, what else is there? Initially my plans are as follows:   * Collect as many credits as possible to equip my companions with the best gear money can buy   * At some point I'll go to Ilum, and look at the Rakghoul Plague on Tatooine   * After that I guess I'll wait to see what new content arrives


title: In the Time and Tide area, how can I go right on the procedurally dropping floors?

text: On level four, through the Time and Tide portal, how do I go right when I have to move across the long open/shut floor thing? Do I just have to be fast and run over there before those re-open? I've been trying that, and it doesn't seem to be working. ![Looking back and to the right at where I might want to go](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aarb0.jpg) ![Map location](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oLCP0.jpg) Looking at the map, it seems to just be a 1x1 room. What's over there?


title: How to save console options in Portal 2?

text: I'm playing Portal 2 with my girlfriend, and she gets motion sick. We found out a console option to reduce the field of view, which drastically reduces her sickness (cl_fov_75). However, this option is not persisted, so if we forget to input the command she'll get sick again. Is there any command in the Portal 2 console to make this persistant (either with another command, or by modifying some kind of ini file)?


title: Can you cleanse out of knock-up's or knocked-backs?

text: For champions like Alistar, Orianna, Lee Sin, Gragas etc can you cleanse out of their ultimate's/skills?


title: I hid a body in a container, but I really need the body's clothes — How do I get the clothes?

text: So, I hid a body in a container. But then I realized that I needed this guy's clothes. How do I get the clothes of a body I already put in a container? The container where I hid the body is full (contains two bodies) already. I don't know if I could open this container and still get this guy's clothes. EDIT:   Turns out that I couldn't steal this guy's clothes at all. That's why I didn't get the option to take his clothes. Anyway, does anyone know if I will still be given the option to take the body's clothes if only one of the bodies (the first one put) in the container can have his clothes taken, and the other can't? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aHaMu.jpg)


title: What are skins and how do I get them?

text: I've been reading up on League of Legends stuff, and there seems to be a lot of people clamoring for this skin or the other on their forums. From their suggestions, I can't tell if the skins are purely cosmetic or do they actually perform some kind of function in the game? Also, are skins only purchasable by riot points or can you earn them using some other methods?


title: What is the purpose of the dice roll at level up?

text: When a player levels up in campaign mode, there is a dice roll (2d6) before you are allowed to choose skills and/or pick an attribute to increase. What is the purpose of that dice roll? What happens if I roll double 1s or double 6s?


title: Is Wrath of the Lamb available to buy anywhere besides Steam?

text: I see from here that the expansion is available to buy from Steam but there doesn't seem to be any alternative methods of purchase available. Does anyone know if the expansion can be bought anywhere else?


title: What happens if you use Skarner's ultimate and then Flash?

text: Skarner's ultimate, Impale, allows him to basically grab an enemy and freely move around, dragging the enemy with him. But what happens if Skarner performs a Flash during this time? Similarly, I'm assuming that using Ghost during this time would allow you to drag the enemy much further. Obviously, this should be pretty easy to determine, but I don't have Skarner (nor am I interested in purchasing him at this time).


title: How many cities should I build for a cultural victory?

text: In Civilization V, you attain a cultural victory by accumulating enough culture to purchase at least 36 social policies, and then building a wonder. The catch is that the more cities you build, the more culture you need to generate before you hit the next "plateau" of culture. What is the ideal number of cities for a cultural victory? Does it change over time?


title: Do you need a piercing mod equipped to shatter the Atlas Mech's canopy?

text: I've shot the canopy on the Atlas with the sniper rifle several times, and have not seen the canopy shatter. Do you need a piercing mod attached to you weapons to shatter the canopy?


title: Difference between Holographic and Red Dot sight?

text: In Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2, what is the difference between the red dot sights and the holographic sights? They both look almost the same except for with holographic sometimes I'll see a blue blur surrounding the red dot. What is the actual difference in them though and what makes holographic better?


title: Can I return my XBOX 360 Slim for a new one?

text: I purchased a new XBOX 360 slim from Amazon about 2 months ago. It has started to freeze while I am using it. I am not sure what to do, and to be frank I just want it to work. (If I wanted to troubleshoot issues I would play games on my PC.) Is it too late to return it? Can I send it to Microsoft as defective? Can I get a new one or my $$ back (to buy a new one). * * * In case you are interested here is the details of what has happened: I have really enjoyed having my xbox, though I really only played one game (Oblivion) plus a few arcade games. I recently decided to branch out to a new game (Force Unleashed) and it messed up my XBOX. I ended up having to delete my system cache to get it to work. I played it and liked it. But now I wanted to go back to Oblivion and my Save Games in Oblivion will not work (it freezes while loading). My Arcade Game Peggle has now frozen too. Grrrrrrrrr


title: Invulnerable and Untouchable

text: Is it possible for a Maokai to become completely invulnerable with a fully stacked Leviathan while he's inside of his ultimate? The Leviathan blocks 15% of all damage, and the Ultimate blocks 20%. This is a whopping 35% and then there's all of his Armor and Magic Resist. With about 185 Armor and MR you get 65% then the Leviathan and Ultimate you get another 35% making it 100%... On top of masteries, such as the mastery that reduces the damage you take by a flat 3 (trust me, it really helps).. If this happens, would the only way to damage Maokai be to use Armor and Magic Resist reducing methods and Penetration as well as True damage?


title: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Messed up After Joining Modifed Server Game

text: The other day I was playing CODMW2 for PC multiplayer online, the auto-matchup made me join some kind of modified server game. I quit immediately however it seems to have messed up my COD install. Now when I try to play a game the small map that usually appears in the upper left of the screen now takes up 1/4 of my screen, some x,y,z coordinates appear in the upper right of the screen, and the cross hairs for my gun(s) have disappeared. Any idea how I can reset these changes, or do I need to reinstall COD? If I reinstall is there anyway to prevent autojoining to these modified versions of COD?


title: What is steamcmd?

text: I have steam installed on my computer, but I recently found it something called steamcmd? I am not sure what it is or whether it is installed when steam is installed? What can I do with steamcmd?


title: How do I resolve a rivalry with my wife?

text: How do I resolve a rivalry with a character, or specifically in this case, my character's wife? I bagged my character a duchess as a wife (and not matrilineal) which means that the first kid produced will be heir to that duchy - and since I have elective, I can easily set him up as my heir as well. Good, right? Except that now they're rivals, the character's getting old and I don't have the time to resolve this in a lengthy manner. Help?


title: Plants Vs Zombies :- Switch House

text: In Plants Vs Zombies there is an option to "Switch House" at Crazy Dave's shop. What exactly does this do. I've switched house and not noticed any difference in game play. Thanks!


title: Broken Age - How to Access Backer Content if missed campaign?

text: How can one access the backer content for Broken Age, if they missed the original Kickstarter campaign? As seen here http://www.doublefine.com/dfa Looks like they had a 'Slacker Backer' option, but no longer available. The content includes lots of interesting behind the scenes stuff like character design, programming challenges, production updates oh gosh it hurts to write all this stuff sob!!!


title: How powerful is Aria T'Loak?

text: We know that she ruled Omega, and is probably an extremely powerful biotic, but in ME3 it was shown that even the Asari councilor was at her beck and call despite having lost her seat of power. Was it ever explained in any of the mini comics how she came to have so much influence or power?


title: What weapon combinations keep my biotic cooldowns at 200%?

text: I'm heavily oriented toward biotic usage, so my current loadout consists of only my pistol and SMG. There are some occurrences, though, where I wish I had my sniper rifle or shotgun with me. Factoring in all the available weight reduction mods and all classes' weight capacities, what combinations allow me to keep biotic cooldowns at 200%?


title: How can I keep using DLCs purchased on an old account with my new account?

text: I have made a new Playstation Network (PSN) account for a fresh start. I know you can't delete a PSN account, so I deactivated it, but all my _Batman: Arkham Origins_ DLCs are still on my previous account. I do not want to create a new user and use my previous account on it because I don't want to have a useless user. Is is it worth me making a new account for those dlcs?


title: Space plane take-off & landing using only basic parts?

text: In the 0.24 science tree I've unlocked the Aerodynamics (tech tree tier 4), which contains the first space plane parts you can unlock. It does not contain any landing gear. :-| 1) Can one even build a plane that takes off from a runway with these parts? 2) If so, could it land?


title: Jetpack joyride coins problem

text: I'm having a problem with jet pack joyride.... I played it for a while last week, bought the instaball gadget and had around 2000 coins in the stash. I didn't play for a few days and when I came back, I only had 975 coins and my purchase had been forgotten... Now no matter what I do in game I always get reset to 975 coins and no purchases... Any ideas what's going on? I've tried uninstalling and installing.. I'm on iOS, iphone 5.


title: What are some good websites to get statistics on Champion and their builds?

text: Anyone know a common website people use for builds and is it trustworthy for gameplay?


title: Fifa 12 Pro Clubs: how can we prevent horrible passes by our keeper?

text: I've been playing Pro Clubs with my friends and doing fine. One thing that really bothers me is that sometimes the keeper just passes short to a centerback even if there is a opponent standing right there, even when he is between the GK and CB. We lost a cup game like that; it went to penalties because they got that kind of goal, the kind where the keeper just passed it straight to the opposition and they of course scored. Can we somehow ensure that the GK doesn't do this?


title: What is the ??? quest

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are the two 'hidden' achievements, and how do I get them? http://browserquest.mozilla.org/ There are 20 quests in the Browser Quest game by Mozilla, but the last quest is marked as ???, how does one complete or find this quest?


title: Is there any reason to hoard skill points in Diablo 2?

text: Is there any reason to hoard skill points, whether from leveling up or in the form of the occasional quest reward? Can any benefit be gained by saving the skill points for later, or are they best used immediately?


title: Does a turret going to "hostile" state, but not opening fire, disqualify the user from Foxiest of the Hounds?

text: I'm about half way through my second playthrough of the game now, and realised that on the first mission at Milwaukee Junction a turret did see me. My minimap went to "hostile", but the turret did not fire, and (as far as I can tell) no alarm sounded. Being seen by _any_ turret appears to immediately turn the minimap to saying "hostile" -- there is no 'alarmed' phase for turrets, it appears. Does this disqualify me from Foxiest of the Hounds?


title: Can I mine Obsidian/Hellstone pre-Hardmode without getting Crimtane/Demonite Ore?

text: As far as I can tell, obsidian and hellstone can only be mined by the Molten Pickaxe or the Deathbringer/Nightmare Pickaxe. I'm at a stage where I've explored a lot of the map, but have not ventured too deep into Crimson (and I want to stall that until I am stronger). I'd like to try my hand at mining hellstone/obsidian, but for that I need the correct pickaxe The molten pickaxe needs hellstone to make it so that's out of the question. The Deathbringer needs Crimtane bars. I can get these by fighting the Eye of Cthulhu, but I'm not finding many Suspicious Eyes to summon it with (and its not dropping much ore when I do manage to kill it). Is there an easier way of getting to hellstone? Preferably without having to go through the Crimtane ore?


title: When picking up dead opponent weapons do you get their perks as well?

text: Playing COD:BO on PS3. If you pick up a weapon off the ground, do you also get their perks from the dead opponent who had the weapon ?


title: Do ninjas attack faster?

text: It seems that some of the costumes (such as the ninja outfit) for the monk change the attack animation. Does this alter the attack speed and/or attack range of the monk at all? What about the other costumes?


title: Found hostages dead. Is it a bug?

text: First mission : Milwaukee Junction In the first play-through, I completed the Typhoon objective first and found the hostages already dead when I arrived at the office where they were held. I figured that the gas bomb was activated when I was discovered by PF members. Also, I did not discover the overhead vent passage until much later. Today, in my second play-through, I reload the first save file (and skip the lab attack tutorial). I intended to save the hostages but I keep finding them gassed to death. Even using the overhead passage, I saw them dead through the window. I reload the mission 3 times and they ended up dead each time. At one time, while waiting in the clean room (as a cover for game level loading), I spot a subtitle text "Dispersal device activated. Have a nice day." Giving up, I deleted the save file. I guess the only option left is to play from the start. Did it happen to anyone else?


title: Would I have to purchase two Gears of War 3 season passes?

text: I play multiplayer and Co-op with my boyfriend on the same Xbox console. I was thinking of getting the season pass for the DLC but would I need to buy two, one pass for each of us? Are they just registered to your accounts or will the DLC be available on the console for us to both use?


title: Watch dogs Crash on loading screen

text: Watch dogs crashes after clicking "New Game". I have the latest drivers from Nvidia, and have tried to verify files on Uplay ( i have done everything i could find on google). _Crash report:_ "A program has caused the program to stop working" **My computer specs**   GPU: Asus GTX 770 2 way SLI   CPU: i7-4770K Haswell   Ram: 8 GB   Resolution: 1920x1080


title: Do captured familiars' stats vary a lot?

text: I have 2 Tokotoko's that I have caught over a period of time. Both are in my Familiar Retreat and I havent yet trained them or used them in battle. First curious thing to note is that they are caught at Lv.1, because 2nd stage familiars are usually caught at Lv.10. Second Curious thing is the difference between their stats:               Atk:   27  27     Def:   27  27     M.Atk: 45  45     M.Def: 51  120     Acc:   26  32     Eva:   71  122      Note the staggering difference in their M.Def and Eva stat! Is there a reason for this difference? Do all familiars have such normal & super stat versions when they are caught?


title: Is there a way to catch a Pikachu fast on Pokémon World Online?

text: In _Pokémon World Online_ I have been trying to catch a Pikachu for like 2 hours and I haven't had any luck yet. Is there a fast way to go about it?


title: How can I destroy portal shield?

text: Can I destroy the shield on a portal before all resonators? If yes, what is the best way to do that? Launch XMP burster on the location of portal? Or just attack resonators and the shield will be destroyed?


title: I'm New to Minecraft Servers, and I Need Help with PVP

text: Okay, I'm not a very good fighter of PvP in Minecraft. First of all, I'm new to servers and I don't know much about PvP since all these players have multiple tricks up their sleeves. It's not like fighting the same old monsters with an AI that programs the monsters to go straight at you. Not to mention that players can go right through you. The other problem is that I'm playing on a computer. Can someone provide me with some tips to get some kills on Minecraft while using a laptop?


title: The Stanley Parable Demo won't load?

text: I just downloaded The Stanley Parable Demo from Steam ... Everything was running fine until I clicked Start Game, after that, a loading screen came up and it took me to a black page and wouldn't change. I don't know what is wrong.


title: How do I install the Synergies mod?

text: I have downloaded the latest version of a Torchlight 2 synergies mod, and updated Torchlight 2 to version 1.9.5.1. My question is, how can I install it on my PC? Since I'm not using Steam, so its only an offline game. I've saved it into the Mods and Modsave folders, but it's still not working. I've also tried the Torchlight2 Mod Launcher, but that didn't help, either? What's the easiest way to do this?


title: Can't join any servers

text: When I type in a server it always says, "host name is incorrect" and it says it cant reach the server, even though my conection is good. Every server I try says the same thing.


title: Is there a command where I can teleport myself to a specific kind of block?

text: I can't find my house and I have specific kind of blocks in it like beacons, enchantment tables, furnaces, stuff like that. I didn't put a bed and I never viewed the coordinates.


title: How do I stop my Xbox 360 Controller makes device plugged in sound whenever I fire in Dead Space 3?

text: Whenever I fire a weapon or stomp, my computer emits the new device sound and disables my controller for a split second, meaning I fire a shot or two on an automatic rifle and then return to stance. This only happens with stomp or shooting while zoomed in. It doesn't happen with running, or striking. Any ideas? [Edit] I solved it, but I don't have the reputation to answer my own questions so here's what I did to troubleshoot: One of the reasons this could have been happening was because I was using and extension cord that is built into my keyboard. I also switched from a USB 2.0 header to a 3.0 header.


title: How do I replay the Spark introduction to Disney Infinity?

text: I went through the "Spark" introduction at the beginning of Disney Infinity, but I'd really like to be able to see it again, this time with my son. Poking through the menus, I don't see any way of doing that. I've read that it automatically plays the first time you launch the game. Is there any way to replay the introduction?


title: No steam connection, doesn't select default character

text: I just restarted Borderlands 2, it was working fine a minute ago. When I restarted it, the first thing I noticed was it didn't select my default character, but instead it selected a level 1 Axton as the default character. Then I noticed no one was online, which is wrong, there's always someone online. I checked the Network settings and LAN was selected, so I tried selecting another option to get me online, but I can't select anything except LAN and Offline. And when I try to look at DLC it says I need a connection to Steam to do that, except I am connected to Steam. This actually isn't the first time I've had this problem, I had it on another computer a while ago and I know I fixed it but I don't remember how. I already tried verifying game integrity.


title: Can I use two separate USBs to solve my GTA Storage Problem?

text: Could I use two separate USBs and combine their space together? I have two separate USBs but neither can hold 8gb on it's own. But, combined they could hold the 8gb. Is there anyway I could combine them?


title: How do I recover a saved password from the lobby config file?

text: I am signed into the Zero-K lobby on one computer, which I don't have access to right now. I want to sign in on another computer, but it turns out I can't remember the password. (Everyone should use OpenID like Stack Exchange does!) When I get the first computer back, will I be able to read my password from the `ZeroKLobbyConfig.xml` file there, or is it stored with encryption I'd have to decompile the lobby executable to reverse? I'd rather not follow the lost-password procedure if I can avoid it. It involves PMing an admin on the forum, so it seems I'll only be able to do this from the computer that's already logged in anyway. D'oh.


title: How do you use the Wall-nut first aid ability?

text: I don't see it in my plant list, and I have checked over and over again. It's not there. What is the sun cost for it?


title: What does the rating in a message mean?

text: In _Dark Souls_ , there are messages all over the floor that can be read. Every message has a Rating in number form along with it. Many are 0, the highest I've seen so far is 5. What do these ratings mean? Some of them appear to _maybe_ be related to enemies ahead, but some of the messages are cryptic and don't appear that they have to do anything with an enemy but have a rating other than 0.


title: How can I switch weapons on Linux?

text: I just downloaded Urban Terror 4.1.1, on Windows it was all fine, but on both Ubuntu 12.04 and latest Arch Linux, I was unable to switch weapons, in the "weapons" dialog, by hitting the slots, e.g main gun, the dialog closes immediately, it doesn't popup the gun list anymore. Just want to know if anyone has similar issues, and how you went through


title: How do I unlock the final galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2's world S?

text: I've finished Super Mario Galaxy 2. At least, I though I had. It appears there is a mysterious, unnamed final galaxy in world S. **How do I unlock and get to this galaxy?**


title: SAM Turret's Capabilities

text: What kill streaks does the SAM Turret shoot down? Can it be destroyed by air strikes, chopper gunners, or other kill streaks?


title: How do you reach level 5 in Heroes of Newerth

text: i recently started playing HON, and see that in order to get verified, you either have to buy any amount of gold, or you need to reach level 5. Now my question is, how do you get to level 5. I have played a couple of matches already, but I have not gained any XP to increase my level. Im still at level 1 and it has not even begun to increase. I have played some hosted matches and some CoOp matches against AI, but nothing. So what do I do to get my level up


title: How can I improve the prisoners education?

text: I made all the Grants but the one with the General Education Program. Because my Prisoners are to dump... I am on Day 40 and the General Education Program runs since the first Basic Education class is finished. How can I get them to do better in the Classroom? Suppression is on normal over all. I have round about 300 Prisoners. The Classroom is not guarded. The Meals are on high quality and high variety. 2 did Pass the last class. But waiting again 30 days for the next 2 Jarheads is too long.


title: What counts as an "other" weapon in Halo 4's stat tracking?

text: I was checking out my stats over at Halowaypoint.com and came across a rather peculiar statistic. At the very bottom of my weapon stats for the slayer games I've played it says I have been killed by "other" one time. Does anyone have any idea what counts as an "other" weapon? I'd like to know because it could lead to some funny/weird ways to try and get kills for entertainment value, lol. Relevant Screencap: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ouv2y.png) Relevant URL: https://app.halowaypoint.com/en-us/Halo4/Klokworkk/wargames/ (not sure if that'll work for people that aren't me. Someone let me know if it is working for them?)


title: What are the benefits of choosing a higher difficulty in Resident Evil 6?

text: I started playing Leon's campaign in Professional as I always choose the difficulty before last...I would like for these questions to be answered please.   * What advantages do harder difficulties provide ??      * More skill points ?     * Achievements ?     * Unlockables ?   * How much harder will it be to kill NPCs ?


title: Switch split screen game views in Portal 2 PTI

text: In the Portal 2 Perpetual Testing Initiative (the map builder) you can test out your maps by going to the Game View. If you're building a co-op map, the Game View is automatically split screen, each controlled by one robot. How do I switch control of robots to test my map? Currently I can only control Atlas, but I need to switch over to P-body to complete the map. He's just sitting there, stuck at the beginning of the level. I've tried using gestures, pinging, and keyboard shortcuts, but nothing has worked so far.


title: How can I stop playing nether portal tag with a mooshroom?

text: > Minecraft 1.4.2 > > The Pretty Scary Update! > >   * Portals to the Nether can now transport items and mobs > I was trying to transport a mooshroom off a mushroom island using nether portals, but it has no momentum going through and is just sitting on the portal so whenever I hop in, it just hops out, any idea how I can get this thing to move? Things I've tried:   * Hopping through with wheat in slot 1 to get it to follow - didn't accomplish anything as far as I can tell   * digging a step down 1 deep around the portal in the nether, in the hopes that I can push it off the portal when I come through. This looks like it works _sometimes_ but it still teleports out   * Hitting it with a weapon to make it move - I think I even have knockback on my current sword, but I can't actually make contact before it ports out.


title: Defeat multiple insane AI opponents with Zerg

text: I'd like to be able to beat one or more insane AI opponents with Zerg. Unfortunately I can't because I'm just not skilled enough. :) I'd like to know if anyone else can, however? I've gotten the achievement to defeat 7 insane AI opponents with Protoss and Terran by turtling and massing carriers or battleships. Is there any way to turtle or otherwise defeat multiple insane AI opponents with Zerg?


title: Is it possible to recover a gamertag/account from a (fat) Xbox 360 with no hard drive?

text: When the slim 360's came out, I traded in my white 20gb model without the hard drive. I assumed that all profile/gamertag information was on the hard drive. Fast forward to today and I see that someone logged into my account, spent my points, played a game, changed the avatar, etc. I was not the victim of any social engineering, etc. The only thing I can think of is that my old console allowed the purchaser to log into my XBL account, even though I still have my original hard drive. Is this possible?


title: Keep playing after finish Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

text: So I've just finished the main missions of the game, and it finished. But I still had secondary missions to complete, stores to restore, and a lot of stuff to do. Is there any way to keep playing in Rome, or at least recover the game before the last memory so I can do everything I want?


title: What are the red glowing towers in Zoltun Kulle's archives?

text: They look like this: ![Red glowing thing](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nftlO.png) If I hit them they explode and then reform, and they appear to spit out a bit of blood.


title: What are goblin ilvl drops compared to average leveled mobs in that area?

text: I've noticed streamers repeatedly farming inferno goblins. At first I just thought it was because it was faster than doing butcher runs, but I'm wondering now if goblins in early act 1 would drop loot at the same item level or better than butcher. Also would goblins drop more recipes or gems?


title: What can I do about baby starvation/dehydration after mother was injured?

text: I'm using Masterwork DF. I have embarked as orcs in tundra I have a well that is in the cave filled with fine water and a source of food. Recently one of my orcs have been attacked by some animal. She gave birth beforehand. The baby also has a dad and the mother is now recovering in the hospital with her outer brain broken. The baby is now starving outside in the cold, dehydrated and no one seems to care. What should I do?


title: Osmos lag on older pc

text: I installed Osmos the other day on an older PC. I started the game and it lags so much that I dont even get to see the menu screen. Any ideas as to why this is happening? The PC specs are as follows:   * CPU: AMD Dual Core 3800+    * GFX Card: ATI X1600    * OS: Win7 Professional    * RAM: 3Gb


title: Why did the Sega Game Gear suck so much battery power?

text: I own an old Game Gear from the early 90s, and have been curious for years as to why it's such a power hog. It takes six (SIX!!) double-A batteries, all of which can drain within an hour or two of playing. The original GameBoy only used 4 AA batteries and it certainly did not drain as fast as the Game Gear. I understand that they are from different companies and used different concepts, but what exactly was the Game Gear doing that used so much power? I know it has color, would that make a difference?


title: How do I uninstall Xtrap?

text: I seem to have a program called Xtrap on my system I have no idea how it got there, after Googling this application it appears to be a MMO game tool but I only have one MMO on my system and it does not use Xtrap... How do I remove it? I've tried though Windows uninstaller and CCleaner there are no entries for the program or game programs that it's associated with.


title: How do I launch Call of Duty 4/PEZBot with bots always enabled?

text: I have Call of Duty 4 (App Store version) on Mac, and PeZBOT mod for bots. I installed PeZBOT following the instructions to my Library folder, and it is working fine. However, by default, it does not have bots. Whenever I start a server, I must go to console and type               /svr_pezbots 6      (or whatever other number) to turn bots on. This is a bit tedious - how do I turn the bots on by default? I tried modifying pezbot.cfg in the mod folder, but it does not seem to have any effect.


title: Is there probation after the full sentence is served?

text: After an inmate serves his full sentence, is there any sort of probation or supervision where they will have to report, and get permission to move out of state?


title: What's the best way to build a track selector?

text: I'm building a new terminal for my minecart tracks: ![Minecart Tracks](http://i.stack.imgur.com/eJpPd.png) Currently there are 8, I may add more later. What I'd like to add is a single arrival/departure track, with buttons to select destination. Pressing the button would switch the track layout to connect the departure track to the correct outgoing track. Ideally, arrivals would all be routed to the same spot, but that's of less importance. What's the best way to implement this? I want a layout that's reasonably compact, and extensible, and doesn't rely on bugs.


title: What is the meaning of the Hex Maniac 'Ghost' girl in the unnamed Lumoise City building?

text: After I earned eight badges I went to check if there is something interesting in all the buildings in Lumiose City. In one of the buildings on the Northern Boulevard (without a name), I went to the 2nd floor, and something really creepy happened. The music stopped. The screen faded a few times. I was unable to move or do any actions. Then a Hex Maniac girl floated around me in absolute silence. She floated away at the end of scene, saying only... ![No, you're not the one...](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YRYSJ.jpg) I went around searching for the girl or any clue. I found nothing. It was a regular cubicle-office floor without people. 1st and 3rd floors have people doing their own stuff. _Is this some kind of developer joke, easter egg connected with Pokemon creepypasta, or is it something else?_ Album of images of the above-mentioned events. (Original Source: Reddit /r/pokemon post, "GameFreak scared me once again...") I experienced this. Check it out if you dare :)


title: Fastest way to level up in Modern Warfare 2 / Black Ops

text: What is the quickest way that you have found to level up in MW2? EDIT: I've been playing a lot of Hardcore CTF lately with friends... this has been getting me a lot of XP... we would just hold the flag and play for a draw the first 2 rounds and cap in the 3rd round if possible... i'd say 8k up to 25k xp per round.. ![CTF XP](http://i.stack.imgur.com/doD7Z.jpg)


title: How does Irelia counter Jayce?

text: Everyone says Irelia is a counter to Jayce but i've played the matchup 3 times, twice as Irelia, once as Jayce and everytime Jayce came out ahead easily. Yes, at level 6 Irelia on even gold can go 1v1 against Jayce... but every game Jayce was already far ahead at that point. The two times i played as Irelia, Jayce combo'd me at level 2 with Cannon Q, Hammer Q, Hammer E for almost half my health and then forced me back under tower with his Cannon Q at which point i lost a ton of CS since every time i tried to get a minion Jayce shot me for more than my health gain from W and every time i tried to attack him directly i got hit by Hammer QWE and was lucky to get out alive. The first time i started with Regrowth Pendant + Potion, the second time with Cloth Armor + 5 potions, didn't make any difference. At level 6 i burst him with my ult and forced him out of lane for a short time but at that point i was already 30cs behind and when he came back with new items he completely trashed me without me even having a chance to run away. When i played Jayce against Irelia it was basically the same situation with me beating her at every stage and when she hit 6 i was already snowballing hard and beat her 1v1 with 75% health remaining. I mostly follow this guide, going QWE and then maxing W->Q->E:   http://www.lolpro.com/guides/irelia/74-irelia-guide-top-lane My opponents seem to be going QEW and then maxing E->Q->W What is the point i am missing?   It must be something very simple and i'm just too blind to see the obvious but i just can't see Irelia winning this matchup.


title: Why am I getting a thaumite's infestation?

text: In one of my late runs something really weird happened: nearly half of the monsters I slayed became infested with thaumites as soon as they died. I was running a skill setup _without_ Golemancy, so I was wondering where they could come from. The run ended quickly enough to not let me investigate further, and it never happened again afterwards. Is there something that can make it happen or was it just a random and bizarre glitch?


title: What are all the weapons named after a boss?

text: I need to know what every boss-named weapon. Can someone tell me what they are, and how to get them?


title: Is it possible to create a portal larger than 2x3 to the Nether?

text: Can one create a fully functional 3x3 portal? (That's 3x3 on the inside, and 5x5 on the outside) If you're wondering why I would want to do such a thing, it's purely for aesthetic reasons. I have a room with a wall 3 wide built deep within my base and it would be more trouble than it is worth to resize the room. Hence a 3x3 portal would be perfect.


title: How do you control both teams in a StarCraft 2 unit tester map?

text: I want to try out the unit tester map 818 by doc which I've seen being used in quite a number of tutorials, but the question is I can't seem to control both teams. How do I do that? I search for it in custom games and if I play solo, it's victorious screen right after it loads, even if I set computer, it just doesn't let me control the other team?


title: What are the requirements for crowns?

text: I recently got a crown for the first time on a level, now I'm wondering if there is a way for me to see in game what requirement is for each level. If not, what exactly are the requirements to getting a crown?


title: What are the effects of Wanted Stars, and what tactics do you use to escape them?

text: What are the differences between the Wanted Star levels in GTA 4?   What are some tactics for escaping the police when you have 3+ Wanted Stars?


title: No prompt from Biggoron to enter a secret

text: I am trying to speak with Biggoron to give him the secret to get the Biggoron sword, but for some reason I cannot get him to ask about the secret. I have done the trading sequence (and got the Noble Sword) and have completed the first five dungeons. I have successfully entered secrets in this particular save before, so that is not the issue. Did I miss something?


title: Can I get Steam Trading Cards from game demos?

text: When you play games on Steam you can get Trading Cards in the games that have this option. Can we obtain the same trading cards from just playing the game demos of games that would have trading cards?


title: What does the 'Strong' label mean exactly in Puzzle and Dragons?

text: I was playing Puzzle and Dragons in the special Wednesday dungeon of the masks (int) and on the 4th and 5th wave when they show the masks that are harder to beat. Sometimes depending on how much hp I have they'll have a strong indicator when I enter that wave and then it goes away. In the past seeing that resulted in me thinking and experiencing the fact that if I don't kill it before its turn comes it will one hit KO me (unless I use a shield ability) So, there were two masks both with the strong indicator, they both went on different turns, one would attack me in 8 turns and another in 7 turns. I had no shield increasing or attack decreasing abilities and when the first one attacked I was left with almost no hp... BUT I survived?? I managed to beat them after that since I got them low enough by then but I was wondering. Did it mean that both of them would kill me if they both went at the same time? I was wondering if someone could explain this to me in more detail.


title: Is it possible to get the "Might of the Earth" set with Bloodshards?

text: I wonder if it would be possible to get the `Might of the Earth` set thru the Bloodshard vendor. It's not possible to get class item sets like `Tal Rashas`, `Inna's` or `Immortal King's`. But could you get a themed sets like `Might of the Earth`?


title: Stop grass from flickering

text: The grass in the game constantly flickers whenever I walk. When I stand still, it looks as though I can't even see the grass, but the moment I start moving, what I assume is the grass starts rapidly blinking on and off. Is there some way I can stop this?


title: XBox 360 - NBA 2K13 MyCareer: Which achievements still work?

text: Yesterday I figured I would go back and work through some of the achievements I missed in MyCareer. With the NBA2K13 servers gone now, I figured this may be problematic. It appears some of them work with the online only VC (Virtual Currency) and some work with either VC or the offline SP (Skill Points). I was able to make the 'Now Playing' achievement pop by purchasing a pre-game ritual using SPs but not the 'NBA Cares' when I purchased the fans booster. Is there a list somewhere that mentions this?


title: How soon after starting is StreetPass available?

text: How far into _Bravely Default_ do I have to go to activate StreetPass in the game?


title: Where do you see player progression in franchise mode in Madden 2010?

text: I started playing franchise mode and I don't know where I can see if a player improved after a few games. Also, how do I know how much he improved each stat?


title: What's a good role and race for a Nethack beginner?

text: I've just started to play Nethack (games you can play in a shell are useful). What is the easiest role and race to start with?


title: What are the drawbacks of using explosives?

text: I remember someone telling me in-game that using explosives (grenades, rockets, etc.) has some drawbacks, in that I get less "loot" after the mission. But it seems that all the aliens' weapons self-destruct anyway... so what are the drawbacks of using explosives? In particular,   1. Does it mean I get less weapon fragments / Elerium / alloys?   2. Does it mean I no longer get the alien's corpse?   3. Can explosives kill neutralized enemies or destroy their weapons? Also, if I use explosives to injure aliens but not kill them, do I still lose anything?


title: Can I use downloaded content with another account?

text: I had an account on PSN and downloaded lots of stuff on that account. But when the PSN hack happened, I forgot my password. I got my account back but still forgot my password. I got a new account that I use more often and I want all my downloads like avatars and games on that account.


title: What happens after the last race of the 5th season in F1 2011?

text: After the last race in the 5th season on F1 2011 (Brazil) what happens? Do you keep racing or is it game over


title: Are weapon upgrade improvements applied immediately upon finding them?

text: Once you've found the first level of a particular weapon upgrade, you can apply it to any weapon of that type. However, it's possible to find weapon upgrade **upgrades** which replace the original version with a better one. For instance, "Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade" will be replaced with "Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade II" My question is, **do I have to go to the weapon selection screen in order for these improved upgrades to take effect?** Or is the change immediate if I'm using that upgrade and I find an improved version mid-mission? Sometimes I'll find a weapon bench or another weapon that gives me the option mid-mission to visit this screen, and if I need to in order to benefit from the upgrade, then I should, even if I don't plan on changing my loadout.


title: Am I still able to stop the Quarian from going to war in ME3?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I establish peace between the Geth and the Quarians? Although its technically spoiling the game I really want to stop the Geth/Quarian war. I've read up on several questions posted here already which have listed many things you do but none of them have said wether you can still attain peace if you have missed one or two things. From what I've read, to get the peace options you need to have made the following choices during Mass Effect 2:   1. Stop Tali from being exiled   2. Destroy the heretics in Legions loyalty mission   3. Resolve the Legion/Tali standoff using Renagade/Paragon choice In addition, I need to make the following choices in Mass Effect 3:   1. Destroy the Geth Squadron on Rannoch (aka fighter base)    2. Save the Admiral Zal on Rannoch (not his men, the admiral)    3. Complete the Legion mission (to make the peace option available)    4. Side with Admiral Han Gerrel not Admiral Ran when they argue over the Radio    5. Side with Tali not Admiral Zen when argueing about retrieving pods or looking for tech That's a tall order to get perfectly right on a single playthrough, so was wondering if ALL had to be done in order to get the peace option or if some can be missed? I've only just started out on ME3 so haven't quite got to this point in the game so wanted to know before I got in too deep if I needed to replay ME2 to redo my choices as this is the only part of the game where I want to actually force the outcome, the rest I don't mind about. From the three options in ME2 I only missed one, choosing to rewrite the Heretics rather than destroy them believing at the time that a good act like this would help make the Geth more open to peace So basically, is peace still an option?


title: Is  Quarian and Geth peace possible without importing a ME2 save?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I unite the Geth and the Quarians? Is it possible to achieve Quarian and Geth peace without importing a ME2 save? I know you need a paragon option to achieve this, but it's not showing up.


title: What are the consequences of letting the Councilor die?

text: During the Cerebus attack on the Citadel > When Udina was asked to move away from the console by the Salarian > Councilor, he pushed her back. There was a renegade action, which resulted > in Shepard killing Udina. Are there any consequences of this action? What would have happened if the Councilor was let to live?


title: How can I be a better (multi-)player

text: So, I almost always end up at the bottom of the standing. I have fewer medals than everyone and just generally do poorer. What are some good techniques to improve my skills in the multiplayer arena? I play as Infiltrator, but general tips would be more helpful than specific class tips (though mentioning them wouldn't hurt).


title: How to deal with early stalker rush as Zerg

text: Often against Protoss they start with zealots, but I usually block my ramp with 3 roaches in time so they pose little threat. But shortly afterwards they mass stalkers and send in ~12 stalkers as I am expanding and getting a lair which overwhelm my roaches. (~15, say). Zerglings as supposed to work against stalkers, but I didn't find them very effective against a large ball of them. How should you deal with them?


title: How do I give Ashley the roses I purchased?

text: In Mass Effect 3, how can I give Ashley the roses I bought in the hospital after she wakes up?


title: What's a good soldier set-up?

text: What should I be going for as a soldier?


title: Can I move my Kerbals inside a pod?

text: How can I move my Kerbals inside the Lander-can, Hitchhiker, or Command pod? If it isn't possible by default, is there a mod allowing me to do that?


title: Are there any hidden chests in Sanctuary?

text: Since Sanctuary is basically the new New Haven, I was wondering if there were any secret chests in the city that are farmable as they were in New Haven for Borderlands 1. I know there is supposed to be an NPC that hands out free loot but I don't know where he is at (I guess that technically isn't a chest >.>). I tried to hop around and didn't really find any, but I could have easily missed them.


title: Is modern warfare 3 on the same engine that the last 2 were one?

text: What engine is modern warfare 3 powered by and what other games have used this engine? Is it a very "modern" engine or is it a bit dated?


title: Which Wiimote works best with Wii U?

text: I just purchased a Wii U (with the gamepad) and a Nyko Pro controller. The last Nintendo system I owned was Gamecube and as such I am out of touch with Wii accessories. I understand a number of them work with the Wii U, but I'm confused about which work with eachother. From what I can see online these are what are available:   * Wiimote    * Wiimote Plus    * Wii Nunchuck    * Wii MotionPlus  Here are my questions:   1. What is the difference between the Wiimote and Wiimote Plus?    2. Which of these are compatible with the others?    3. With a Nyko Pro controller and the Gamepad do I really need any of these for a Wii U?    4. Anything else I should know?  Thanks in advance for any help.


title: Heads, bounties and Bloody Mess

text: Will Bloody Mess automatically deprive me of the highest bounties in Three- Card Bounty? It seems that exploded bodies equals destroyed heads.


title: When should I use barrels instead of using Applied Energetics?

text: Applied Energetics is awesome. It stores everything. However, sometimes I have a _lot_ of stuff, and need a lot of space. In that case, would it be better to use an Extradimensional Barrel or still use my AE storage system?


title: What are the differences in maps between difficulty levels?

text: I noticed that Four Stores always has the door in the back alley (see the image) open on Normal difficulty, but it's always locked on hard and above. ![Four Stores back alley](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cSY76.jpg) What maps are affected by difficulty and how are they affected?


title: Why do I still have arrows stuck in my arm?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I remove arrows stuck in my body? Obviously, at some point I have had enemies fire arrows at me but now I am still running around with 2 arrows stuck in my characters arm. Since aquiring these, at least two weeks have passed in the game and they will not go away. Any ideas how to get rid of them ?


title: How do I summon mobs with block heads on Minecraft?

text: I can't figure it out. I can only summon mobs with other mob heads. I've been wanting to summon a cow with a water source block head and name it " Underwater Mission Fail"— Is that possible?


title: Why do some towns not allow anything to be built?

text: In _Might and Magic Heroes VI_ you can build all sorts of buildings in your main town. The most important buildings are the ones that generate new units to recruit. How come even though I have conquered other towns, they do not allow me to build any buildings in them? The icon with the pick and wood simply does not appear in those towns. What do I have to click on to start building things there and make those productive towns? It is very annoying to have my hero walk all the way to the beginning of the map to my only real town just to get more units.


title: How do you trade artifacts between heroes?

text: I have two heroes in _Might and Magic: Heroes VI_. Each has an artifact that is part of a set. I would like to trade this artifact from one hero to the other. Both heroes are in the same town. I can't figure out how to transfer the artifact from one hero to the other. What do you have to click on to make this happen, if it is even possible?


title: How to figure out which trainers I have already visited?

text: I am trying to figure out which of my skills I have already visited trainers for, so I wanted to know if there is an easy way to figure out which skills I have trained in, or if I need to go to every trainer and check.


title: What happens with the units in the Nydus Network when the last nydus worm gets killed in StarCraft 2?

text: Last game my enemy killed my nydus network when I had a ton of units inside it. I thought the units would come out or something, but they disappeared. He killed me so I didn't have the possibility to try it out, but what happens if I build it back? Did those units get lost?


title: Do I get anything for playing the silver coin courses?

text: I can pay Taj 20 banana coins to unlock the silver coin races (where you have to collect a certain number of silver coins on each track). I liked playing them on the N64 version, and find them to be more interesting than the balloon gathering touch challenge. Is it worth paying to unlock these? Do I get balloons for winning them, or is it just for something extra to do?


title: Is it ok to wait around for new units?

text: I'm having a hard time progressing because the remaining enemies simply have way more units than I do. The thing is I have tons of gold and resources. If I just click "next turn" a whole bunch of times I will end up with a ton of units. Are there any consequences to sitting still and doing nothing? I'm afraid if I do nothing for a bunch of weeks except waiting for new units to be generated that there will be negative consequences.


title: What does the Jewel Crown do?

text: The game is quite cryptic about the actual effects of the Jewel crown, **what happens if you buy it?** ![Jewel Crown screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QKTiU.jpg)


title: Is there a way to make the phone stop ringing in M.U.D. TV?

text: In M.U.D. TV, there is a phone in your office which rings incessantly. There does not appear to be any way to answer it. Is there a way to make it stop ringing, or does it just ring continuously, to make you not want to be in your office?


title: How do I setup trades using the black market?

text: When I enter the Black Market part of Uncharted: Golden Abyss it also asks me if I want to go to the near app to check for 'trades' when I get there nothing seem to be available to do this and when I exit it sends me back to the black market screen with a trade summary with all the values at 0. The black market screen seems to just list my acquired treasure with no other options How do I set up a trade using near and how does the trade mechanics work?


title: Changed from WoW's Starteredition to full

text: I have have had WoW's starter edition and I would like to upgrade but I'm completely lost. I plan on buying from Gamestop -- Should I buy their battle chest and slowly get expansions or is there and another way? Will it change how I play in WoW starter. Also does WoW need a monthly payment. Then should I just buy the 60 day card. Please explain to me like I was a 5 year old. I just realy want it to be the same I was playing in WoW starter. What happens when (if you have to) your subscription runs out. Does it just terminate?


title: WoW addon for making binding spells/macros to mouse easy?

text: I just bought a Razer Deathadder mouse. Since I use the Bartender add-on, I'm having a difficult time mapping spells/macros to my new mouse. I want to be able to add modifiers such as shift/alt/ctrl-clicking, etc. I have no way of telling what keyboard button my spells are with all of the stuff Bartender adds. What's the easiest way to do this?


title: How do I increase my range from the space walk?

text: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qdCZI.jpg) My air tube is tying me down! How do I extend or cut the hose so that I can jump higher/longer?