title: Are there consequences to running a 'long day' game?

text: I just started a 'long day' game by customizing the default world. Basically this means that I spend almost the entire game in daytime. I have a very small window of dusk and night that only last about 10 seconds each. I thought that having more time to explore and stock pile items would be helpful for eventually making it through winter (which I haven't been able to do yet). The pros for doing this seemed really obvious to me. But then I started wondering if there were any consequences to running a game that has a long day (or even a 'no night' game). Are there certain things that happen at night that won't happen during the day that I'm missing out on? Is there anything that could eventually effect my survival?


title: How are "Days" determined for Warframe login rewards?

text: If I log in at 11pm and 1am (EST) I do not get the log in reward twice for logging in 2 consecutive days. In fact, even at 10pm and 2am. I am curious what the requirements are between getting the log in rewards 2 days in a row. Does there need to be a certain amount of time in between the log ins or is it just based on a different timezone.


title: How are upgrades in equipment packs distributed?

text: My brother and I were trying to figure this out today. Maybe someone knows. In Mass Effect 3 multi-player, when you get equipment packs, is there any algorithm governing what sorts of weapons/weapon upgrades you get? My brother was pretty sure it tends to favor weapons which you use. I seem to see the opposite though. Weapons which I use, I rarely ever get upgrades for, and weapons I never use, I seem to _constantly_ get upgrades for. Is there any weighting in those packs? Or are they completely random and I'm just **_that_** unlucky?


title: Minecraft Java Virtual Machine Error

text: When I got my new HP dv7t Quad Edition 17" laptop, I immediately got Java and Minecraft (and Chrome). I opened Minecraft and awaited the famous login screen. I was then surprised with the following error. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fcOxc.png) In my opinion, I feel the Java 7 VM is to blame. If it is, **how do I play Minecraft** while Mojang or Oracle work on a new version? **EDIT** : I have an NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M.


title: If I upgrade my Draw Something, who gets to use the bonus words?

text: I've noticed a few ads in between drawing sessions that recommend I purchase the game (instead of using the free version). It mentions 1000 more words, no ads, free stuff, etc, but who gets to draw the 1000 + words? Is it the buyer who gets to draw them and any user ( including those who haven't purchased the game) can guess those new words? Do I have to face an opponent that has purchased Draw Something to be able to use words found within that 1000+ word bonus? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YxUfP.png)


title: Where did the 'pwnage' or 'pwn' or (verb) 'to pwn' come from ?

text: I know it is a malformation of ownage or to dominate your opponent beyond normal or average means of victory, but why is it Pwnage? Why the 'P' there? Was it a combination of two different words?


title: How do I get to the island point of interest in Kessex Hills?

text: I'm trying to find the final point of interest in Kessex Hills. However, it's below the island, and I can't find any cave entrance on the land or in the water nearby. ![Where's the dang POI](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vYIG8.jpg) How do I get to this POI?


title: How do I get to the Big Chest in the Sandship?

text: In the Sandship, I have gained access to the captain's quarters in the stern of the ship. However I can't access the room with the Big Chest in it. The chest and the room are blocked off by bars. If I return to the past, one of the rooms (the rightmost one) is blocked by electricity beams. If I return to the present and then I can enter that room... and then I can stand on the switch to open the trap door to the room with the big chest in it. I shot an arrow through the trap door and opened one set of bars, but I can't progress beyond that. How do I reach the Big Chest in the Sandship?


title: What happens when I destroy a building?

text: I have a boarding house with over 600 food in it, and I don't want to lose it. If I were to destroy the boarding house, would it drop the inventory on the ground or destroy it along with the building?


title: How do I fix the left mouse opening the menu instead of breaking blocks?

text: I've already tried clicking and holding the left button of my mouse, and it just won't work! Whenever I press it, it opens the game menu instead.


title: What is 4D about Antichamber?

text: I have now completed Antichamber, and I am wondering what makes it 4D, as one does not take advantage of the fourth dimension in any way. I get the impression the the 4D component is referring to the chamber changing from different angles and changing whenever you look away, but this is a basic misunderstanding of what the fourth dimension is. Can anyone offer insight into this matter?


title: How far do I need to move to break Nether Portal link?

text: I've built a Nether Portal near my residence, but after going thought it, I find myself on top of a small floating island above a lake of lava. There's no way to get to the main land area. I've tried going far far away from my original Portal and creating a new one, but it still keeps linking back to the original and I find myself on the same island. Once, another end Portal was created on the same island. My question is, how far away (how many blocks) do I need to get from my first portal to finally get onto the main land? Any help is appreciated. If it helps, here are my coordinates from my main home: x: 570 y: 64 z: 72.83


title: How to understand the rarity of a card?

text: I got some coins and bought a pack. Its description say that I have the possibility to find a rare and two uncommon. I opened the pack but I was not able to understand the rarity of the cards, what I have to look for?


title: What happened to Adria 20 years ago?

text: I know that Adria pledged her allegiance to Diablo (or the dark wanderer) 20 years ago? What in her storyline made her go with the Evil side of things? So much that she would sacrifice her own daughter to the prime evil?


title: How can I rename my player?

text: In Left 4 Dead 2, is it possible to rename my player? Addendum: the name in-game as seen in the HUD. eg. as others see your name http://i.imgur.com/0dc9W.jpg Sebitar, future- trance, Chrsyalid..


title: Dark Souls P2DE: Little shining worm

text: I'm playing Dark Souls on PC. I'm after fight with demon taurus. I've got 2 questions. First is that I destroyed some barrels in tower which leds to him, and I noticed little shiny worm, I killed it and it dropped some titanit, what is that worm ? It spawns randomly ? Second Question is demon taurus related. I read somewhere that he can drop some kind of axe, but It didn't drop for me. It's random chance ?


title: New world in Dwarf Fortess?

text: What does it mean to create a new world in Dwarf Fortress? Is a world the same as a game?


title: How does one keep trains from slowing down while waiting for a green signal?

text: From point A, through B, to C, there is a railway serving a large number of trains. At point B, a train wants to enter the railway, but stops at a signal as the tracks are currently occupied. Now when it enters, it will do so at a low speed, blocking the entrance for an added period of time, which then blocks the next train, and so on. What techniques can I use to make point B more efficient, and not slow down a lot of trains?


title: Does my sentry use any magic find or any other ability?

text: I've started using a sentry now that the skill is unlocked and I'm wondering if anyone knows if group or personal magic find and gold find bonuses are added to any kill shots it gets?


title: Is there a way to restart quickly to last checkpoint (without killing yourself)?

text: For some heavily repeating achievements, I would need to quickly go back to last checkpoint. With no quickload function, how to get back to last checkpoint without killing yourself (and getting that nasty 10% durability loss)?


title: How can I invert y-axis controls for Just Cause 2 on the PS3?

text: Is there a way to invert the y-axis on the PS3 controller for Just Cause 2? It is very annoying for me - I got into controls but there doesn't appear to be an option for this.


title: Top DPS charts on trash in 5 man instances as Fire Mage

text: On a single target, I have the rotation down to become an effective DPS caster on my Fire Mage. When it comes to instances though and trash mobs, I have a very difficult time and am usually in last place as per recount in DPS. Between Blizzard, Dragon's Breath, Flamestrike and Impact, I can't figure out the best method to top dps charts for trash in 5 man instances. What's the current best rotation/method for doing it as a fire mage?


title: Tools to check game system requirements for Mac OS

text: Related to the question: How can I check if my machine will be able to run a game? The website, **Can You Run it?** , will compare your system components to the requirements for most published games. This website runs exclusively on **Windows platforms**. Is there any equivalent tool for **MacOS**?


title: How can I get the Honorblade of Chorrol back in Oblivion?

text: I am at level 4 in Oblivion and have completed the canvas of castle quest in Chorrol. The Honorblade is weightless and currently the most powerful sword available to me. If I give it to Fathis, the quest will complete -- but then how can I get it back?


title: Is it possible to 'burn out' a PS3 remote by charging from a PC USB slot?

text: Is is possible to use my PS3 remote without charging the battery? I use my ps3 remote as it is plugged into the USB port and I notice that it is automatically charging my remote battery. Is it possible to keep my ps3 remote plugged in without charging the battery while using MotioninJoy?


title: Question about Hardline Pro Challenge

text: I'm trying to unlock the Hardline Pro perk, but one of the challenges is not very clear. It says: > Earn 7 killstreaks in one match while using hardline. Does that mean I have to get 2+ kills in a row seven times (meaning it's more advantageous to die immediately after the second kill), or does it mean I have to earn 7 kill streak rewards (meaning it's more advantageous to purchase cheap rewards and try to stay alive)?


title: Is it possible to import Borderlands save data into the PC version?

text: With the release of Borderlands 2 imminent, I would like to play it on my PC. An issue occurs, however, as I played the original on Xbox and would like to import that save data into Borderlands 2 when it comes out. Now, as good as this game is, I do not want to buy it again and play through it for a 6th time, just get my data over to my PC. Is there a tool similar to the import tools for Mass Effect that I can use to bring my Xbox data over?


title: Bit.Trip Runner crashes immediately on boot

text: I'm having trouble with Bit.Trip Runner on my laptop, installed using Steam. I try to open the game, it tries to do its "initial install", then thinks for a moment with a black screen, before failing with the Windows error `runner.exe has stopped working`. (So useful!) I've asked a friend of mine to try loading the game, and it's working for him, so it appears to just be me. It's also worked in the past for me, so it's probably either an update on my end or theirs. I'm well and truly into the "throw solutions at the wall and see if any of them work" stage. Things I have tried:   * Deleting the downloaded files and redownloading them   * Verifying the game cache   * Updating DirectX   * Downloading the "Offline installer" for DirectX and installing from that   * Updating the Visual C++ Redistibutable, both x86 and x64   * Updating OpenAL to the most recent version I could find   * Repairing the .Net framework   * Uninstalling-reboot-reinstalling most of the above   * Replacing the files in the game's dependency directory with the latest versions   * Running all Windows Updates I could find None of which seems to have made the slightest bit of difference. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there some magic solution I might not have tried as yet?


title: Will I lose my escape pod if I use it?

text: I've now got a ship and it's TOTALLY AWESOME, ahem. It's got an escape pod that I can interact with. For some reason I'm not sure why you can interact with it, what it does or why it's intractable. If I use it, will it jetison me? Or will I lose the pod? Usually, I'd stick a quicksave, hit it and see, but with the MMO aspect, I can't save to see what it does. Anyone tried using it yet?


title: Galaxy Editor change map lighting?

text: Is it possible to change the global lighting setup of a Starcraft II custom map?


title: Is it ok to kill guards?

text: I do know I can kill them using a bow and nobody will care, if I don't get noticed. Does it have any side effects? I do know that they "help" me when a dragon attacks, but they are useless and I have to kill the dragon myself. Is it ok to kill all the guards? will they re-spawn?


title: In Arkham Asylum, are there Riddler informers?

text: In _Batman: Arkham City_ there are "green" criminals that you can interrogate for the Riddler's stuff. Are these same green criminals available for interrogating in _Batman: Arkham Asylum_?


title: Are the Poker Night games rigged?

text: I've played poker in real life and I've played Poker Night at the Inventory (but not Poker Night 2). I have the feeling that the Poker Night engine manipulates the deck to give players a more interesting game experience. I'll come right out and admit that I base this entirely on subjective evidence, but it seems like when I'm betting big and hoping for a miracle to come along on the last card, I'm more likely to get it in Poker Night than I am to get it with a real deck of cards. **Is this just luck or do the Poker Night games cheat to make things more dramatic?**


title: Does a Negative armor gives you an additional attack damage?

text: **Dazzle** ( _Shadow Priest_ ) and **Razor** ( _Lightning Revenant_ ) ultimate are one of the few skills I knew that can render an enemy heroes' armor into a negative value. Supposedly a enemy heroes armor is **-10** and you have an attack of let say **60**. Does that mean that the total damage dealt will be **70** or a negative value is simply just equal to 0 armor?


title: Is there a specific order for completing the Moon Phase rooms in the penultimate level?

text: In Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on the DS, the penultimate level includes a set of 5 Moon Phase rooms. Is there a specific order in which these rooms have to be completed to allow the player to continue?


title: The Sims 3: Why is my Sim so unhappy?

text: As is visible in the screenshot below, my Sim has all their needs met and no negative moodlets, yet their happiness level is pretty much stuck to miserable. Is this a bug, and if so, how do I fix it? ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mEvdc.jpg)


title: Can I scan a LEGO structure and generate a Minecraft world?

text: I have a LEGO structure I would like to import into Minecraft. I have a digital camera, but no other specialist tools. Is there any way of doing this?


title: Effect of silencer in Crysis 2

text: When attaching the silencer to the scarab or the M12, does it have any effect other than making the enemies not notice me? Does it decrease accuracy or firepower? Do I have a reason to take it off my weapon?


title: What items are available, and where do you get them?

text: There are quite a few items available in Candy Box, and I still have three inventory slots left. What all items are there, and where are they all acquired?


title: What happens when I click 'Don't Click'?

text: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/f5Vw2.png) I used the 'Developper's Computer' to add a tab. Should I click it?


title: Can someone explain different nozzles?

text: I know you can get several different nozzles, but AFAIK, there are not obvious uses for them, nor the game really explains what to use them for, aside the small animation you get when making the upgrades in the workshop. So, are all the nozzles really necessary to progress through the game? or you can make through it with just the standard nozzle? I have already completed both the factory and the orchard, having every nozzle at level 1, and I don't remember if I really needed more than the standard nozzle. I used the "wide stream" nozzle several times, but I think it can just be replaced by the normal one. As for the other three, one seems to spit a blob of just enough liquid to create a fluoro, is that right? the other seems to spit a seed, but you still need liquid for it, so what is it needed for? And the last one, seems to have some "recoil", but it is not even enough to hover like a jet-pack (at least in level 1), so whats the point? Do they get used more in the next levels? Because the game really doesn't explain them or make them obvious in the journal. Perhaps later in the game they do become necessary, and the same goes to upgrading them. The only level 2 upgrade I've gotten is for the containers but they are actually and obviously useful. The other upgrades for every nozzle just give more distance for "shooting", but that's about it. Please tell me whats the purpose of those other nozzles, not only what they do, but examples of uses in the game. Just avoid spoilers.


title: What's the absolute earliest I can get the Embroidered Tippet in Final Fantasy XII?

text: Assuming I've just defeated Tiamat in the Henne Mines (and therefore just received Lente's Tear in Eryut Village), how much more must I continue the story before I can possibly obtain Embroidered Tippets? In other words, from this point what are the minimum steps I must take before I can get them (and approximately how long should that take)? Most places I've read say I can buy them in Old Archades, but I've also read that some people have gotten them earlier.


title: Will Bloons Tower Defence 5 run on an iPhone 3GS

text: When I saw that there was a new Bloons Tower Defense game on the Apple App Store I thought it deserved immediate purchasing, but then I remembered that I had done the same thing with other apps and discovered that I had paid for something that my phone cannot run. I looked through the description of the app and found nothing about device requirements, only operating system ones and that the comments only yielded that it crashes a lot on every device, which is something that is apparently being worked on. Does anyone know if this will work on an iPhone 3GS before I waste my money on it?


title: Naturally occuring wildfires in Minecraft?

text: I was out exploring and I ran into an area where all the trees were burning-- the leaves were gone, it was trunk pieces that will never burn up. Now, I have had a wildfire get out of hand some time ago but I don't think it burned anywhere near this area and there are plenty of unburned trees between my wildfire and this patch. Do wildfires happen on their own?


title: How do I put raid target icons in chat?

text: In World Of Warcraft, I see people using raid target icons in chat. How can I do this?


title: Can The Collector Achievement in Call of Duty Black Ops Zombie Mode be unlocked as a group?

text: For the achievement in Call of Duty: Black Ops: > **The Collector** - In Zombie mode, buy every weapon off the walls in a > single game. I am wondering if it can be unlocked collectively as a group buying all of the weapons or do you have to buy them all on your own (as 1 player). It would make a big difference in the strategy to take in order to get the achievement.


title: What's wrong with my wii?

text: Today, I got the game _Just Dance 2_ and after I inserted the disk into the Wii machine, it said it needed to be updated to the newest version of the OS. I pressed `Yes`. Once it was done updating, I reinserted the disk into the Wii and the icon that shows the game is blank! I didn't know what to do about it so I restarted the wii, hoping that it would work. It didn't work at all! I panicked and just turned it off for now. Afterwards when I tried the game, it didn't even let me into the game. What should I do?


title: How to use PS3 with a monitor?

text: My TV was recently stolen, so now I'm hooking the PS3 up to a Dell monitor 23". But I have found out it is really difficult to get the sound out of the PS3. My problem is even if I connect my USB headset, I can't play audio through it, only voice. There are some turtle beach headphones that work off a special plug on the PS3 (or something) but they cost $150. Is there a more clever way to get audio out of the PS3?


title: How do reflect missile percentages add / combine?

text: How do **+X% chance to reflect at Y% Weapon DPS** enchantments add? Example: Base: x% chance to reflect at y% weapon dps   Add: w% chance to reflect at z% weapon dps Result = ??


title: Minimum fire resist to counteract vampirism weakness

text: How much fire resist from glyphs is needed to negate the weakness to fire debuff from vampirism?


title: Sharing the same controller without constantly USB syncing?

text: I have a PS Vita TV and a PS3 but only one DualShock controller. Whenever I switch between systems I have to briefly plug the controller into the USB port of the system I wish to start using. This is becoming a bit annoying as I want to have the Vita TV tucked away. Is there anyway to use the controller on a different system without having to re-pair it via USB?


title: Why does this Sim have more fun?

text: I'm playing some randomly generated sims. I've noticed that most sims will have a 7 hour "Having a Blast" moodlet when the fun bar is maxed. One of my sims has a 12 hour "Having a Blast" moodlet when the fun bar is maxed. The traits are:               Hates the outdoors     No sense of humor     Hotheaded     Loser     Athletic      Why is this sim having more fun?


title: What's the easiest way to test the effects of chunk unloading on redstone circuits?

text: I'm building a long-distance signal transmission line for a railroad system. I think it will work because the player moves through chunks with the signal, but I want to test what happens to the circuit at the origin of the signal after the chunk unloads and reloads. I haven't built the real thing yet; I'm still sketching in a Creative Mode world. I know that `F3`+`A` is supposed to reload chunks, but it's not clear to me which chunks are reloaded and to what degree. What's the easiest way to set up a circuit, force the chunk to reload, and see what the effects are?


title: What are the best conditions to invade sinners?

text: When I started playing Dark Souls 2 I joined the Way of the Blue so I could get some help if I was invaded, and also because the ring was a nice HP boost. I got to SL:~60 and a soul memory of about half a million and wasn't invaded once. That's fine, but I do want some PvP in my game, so I joined the Blue Sentinals. After I joined I put on the ring and ran around killing stuff for a while in human form. Imagine my boredom when, after an hour, I wasn't summoned to assist anyone! I figured, well that's fine, I can just invade sinners to get my covenant points! I then proceded to run around everywhere I could think of using my cracked blue orbs. There were a ton of areas that I couldn't use them at all, and every time I could, not a single match was found. I did this for about 3 more hours to no avail. What are the best conditions for invading sinners? Do I need to raise my SL and SM more? Are there PvP hotzones (areas where invading is easier)? Do I need to be in the same area as someone being invaded to be able to help them?


title: PS3 HDMI issue "Resolution not supported"

text: I have my PS3 which connected it to my Samsung TV via HDMI cable that came with it. Everything worked fine for a couple of months until recently I started getting a message on the TV saying "Mode not Supported". At first I didn't understand what was the cause of this issue but then I just turned the PS3 off along with the TV and after a minute of 2, I turned it back on and everything worked fine. That message came on its own, sometimes when turning on the PS3, and sometimes randomly during game-play the screen would flash and give the dreaded "Mode Not supported" message and after a minute or two, it would flash again and show the game back again without me doing anything besides waiting. The issue started to increase and within a day or two, the message doesn't seem to go away at all now and I am unable to turn on my PS3. It just constantly says "Mode not supported" with a black screen (no sound also). I have been facing this issue for quite some time now. How can I fix this?


title: In Counter Strike can I shoot through a team member if friendly fire is on/off?

text: If there is a friendly between me and an enemy can I shoot through my team mate or must I move to a new line of fire? I'd also like to know if having the friendly fire option on or off will makes any difference.


title: Are there any side effects to drinking alcohol?

text: What's the effect of drinking alcohol? Does it refill the life gauge? Are there any side effects (such as troubled vision or troubled controls) by drinking a certain amount of it? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GNIPD.jpg)


title: Does the Overload ability actually do damage to or remove shields on cast?

text: In single player the Overload ability seems to ALWAYS completely remove the target's shield. So I ask then, what is the value of leveling up the damage of the ability if I only want to use it to remove shields (using incinerate to do damage after the shield has been destroyed)? Should I take the recharge speed upgrades if shield removal is my only intended use?


title: Torchlight - How do you feed fish to yourself?

text: How do you feed fish to yourself in Torchlight? I know how to do feed it to my pet but not myself.


title: So what's the catch with XBox live family memberships?

text: I was thinking today that my father, my brother, and in fact various family members, all have XBox live accounts. I'm aware there is some type of discount for purchasing a family account, and I'm wondering why we wouldn't want to do that. I don't want to break any rules, and I would want to use the individual accounts concurrently and on different boxes. Sharing a password or something like that wouldn't matter though - they're family, I trust them. It seems too good to be true - so who'll be the first to rain on my parade?


title: Do EDI and the Geth survive in the "red" ending?

text: Do EDI and the Geth die at the end of the game if you choose to destroy the Reapers? (In case you let the Geth live in the first place, of course.) Or the only option to keep them alive is to choose one of the other endings? EDIT: I've read the answers and if all synthetics are destroyed, how it is possible that Shepard manages to survive and the Normandy keeps flying (at least long enough to crash-land on some planet)? I mean is the destruction of EDI/the Geth certain or only assumed?


title: How to complete "If They Came To Hear Me Beg" Achievement

text: What level and where can I complete If They Came To Hear Me Beg Halo:Reach Achievement? > Performed an Assassination against an Elite to survive a fall that would've > been fatal.


title: Can I make the journal screen show only incomplete missions?

text: In Mass Effect 3, I often find myself looking at the Journal screen to see what missions I have to do, and what systems I have to go to to do them. However, every time I look it seems to start in the middle of the list of completed missions and I have to scroll up to see the incomplete missions. This gets really annoying after doing it a few times. Is there a way to make the list only show incomplete missions or at least start with them on the screen when I open the Journal?


title: Progression through Eorzea

text: I'm having quite a hard time looking for leveling spots in Final Fantasy XIV, and I was wondering if you guys can recommend an 'order of zones'.


title: What stat do I increase for a DPH Aegislash?

text: I need to EV train my Aegislash so he can become a massive damage per hitter. But, because of the Stance change, I don't know what stat to increase. I have heard results that he directly swaps his attack and defense, but I have heard other results where that it does not move EVs. I need some clarification before I continue Super Training.


title: Do statues block liquids?

text: Do statues block the flow of liquids? (Or, the real question: Can I use statues as walls in my magma pump stack?)


title: How can I cure sickness?

text: I made the mistake of eating a Kobold corpse and got sick. My health stopped increasing over time as a result of this, and it lasted for quite a long time. That character is long dead now, but it would still be useful to know for future reference how exactly I should go about curing sickness. Does sickness wear off over time? If not, how can I cure it?


title: How to get full T2?

text: I am stuck with this: ![https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/237x274q90/196/x23u.png](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Qcqva.jpg) How do I unlock it? Only I have is "Atmosphere Generator". I don't want to use it, cause I haven't found another one and I am scared that if I use it, it won't succeed to get it back. @edit - I saved. Gone on planet, used that "Atmosphere Generator", it didn't do jack. @edit 2 - It looks that atmosphere is too cold. How to make it warmer, without atmosphere gadgets? Because I can't find one in entire Cluster and even if I would find it, I wouldn't be able to buy 1 (there are about 8) for hmmm, 10 days.


title: How can I change my character's Dragon Age: Origins backstory in Dragon Age 2 without having to replay lots of the game?

text: I'm at the last chapter of Dragon Age 2 when I read somewhere online that my last choice for the _Witch Hunt_ DLC didn't carry over to DA 2 if I wasn't patched. So I tried recreating my save and starting a new game, but halfway through the first chapter I realized that going through ALL those repetitive dungeons for 3 chapters again might not be worth it. I have a gut feeling that the backstory for my DA 2 character and its influences from DA:O is just stored in the character file. Is there a way for me to change one particular event from my DA:O backstory (particularly, the part where I leave with Morrigan through the mirror) so that I won't have to go through the whole game again?


title: Do workers only put in a percentage of work at the end of a turn if they used a movement point before starting?

text: I have found that when a worker moves into a hex and starts work having used a part of their movement points, they will start work on the end of that turn, not the next turn. _This is similar to when a military unit heals on a hex and that they do not start healing unless they end the turn with all their movement points._ **If a worker starts work when they have used a movement point (or percentage of) do they only put that percentage of work into their turns remaining?** For example, if a worker starts work when they have 1 out of 2 movement points remaining, do they only put in 50% which is half a turn of work? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/q8cta.jpg)


title: What are the recommended champions for solo laning? (2 vs. 1)

text: At higher levels one can see more and more junglers. That means someone has to solo lane top. Which champions are a good choice for solo laning? Which ones should be avoided? Thanks _**edit:** as pointed out by Raven Dreamer - I forgot to mention I was thinking mainly about 2v1 situation_


title: How do I check if the HD textures are correctly loaded?

text: Is there a way to check if the HD textures of Skyrim are correctly loaded in the game? I installed them without an error, but I'm not quite sure whether they are actually active, as I can't really see a difference to earlier.


title: How many points do you get for each weapon type hit in Wipeout 2048 combat races?

text: In Wipeout 2048, different weapons do different amounts of damage and earn you different amounts of points. Is there a list of how much damage/how many points each weapon type deals/earns?


title: In League of Legends, is it possible to kill the nexus turret or its just invincible and you cant touch it at all?

text: Im just asking cause i it bugged me that if you re able to kill turrets then are you able to kill normal turrets then you should be able to kill it too?


title: When are Galaxy At War N7 Operation Bonuses awarded?

text: I would like to know when do you get the commendation pack for completing an N7 Operations weekend -- immediately, or after the operation ends? Also are the bonuses cumulative?


title: How to continue playing Godus on different Computer?

text: I started playing Godus on my PC. Now I want to continue playing the same game on my Laptop. Is there a way to achieve this? Is the current state saved to Steam Cloud? Is there a file on the disk I can copy?


title: How do defib revives affect the kill/death count in a Battlefield 3 match?

text: When an Assault-kit player revives a teammate with the defibrillator, does that subtract the last kill credited for the enemy team in the match? Does that also subtract the last kill credited for the enemy player himself who killed that teammate that was just revived? What happens when the revive goes bad, and the same teammate is killed again? Does that count as one or two kills for the enemy team? And does that count as two kills for the enemy player who killed that teammate, then killed him again after the revive, or just one kill? This could be considered a question related to the mechanics of revives or defibrillator use in Battlefield 3, and it should help some Assault-kit players out there make smarter choices about how and when they revive. Thanks for anyone taking the time to provide accurate information and answers.


title: Does 40% Less Damage affect Conversion Trap using Multiple Traps?

text: What I mean is that Multiple Traps has this 40% Less Damage effect. So when using it with Conversion Traps on mobs, does that mean that this 40% Less Damage apply to mobs damage? They start hitting others with 40% Less Damage or does this apply only for spell traps?


title: How do I play Sid Meier's Pirates! in a windowed mode?

text: Is it possible to play Sid Meier's Pirates in a windowed mode? I know I need to edit config.ini but otherwise I'm clueless. I bought the game from the GameStop website if that helps. When I open my config file it says that it is a shortcut and is always blank no matter how I save it.   * Do I have to make a copy and save it?   * Is there an original copy that I have to edit?   * Can I not edit it because I bought it from the GameStop website?   * Does it matter what type of computer you have?


title: Where do the red (unlucky) cookies come from?

text: ![red cookie](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8Nkt9.png) At some point these red cookies started showing up, and their effect on clicking is pretty unlucky, namely I loose billions of cookies or cookie production is halved. What caused them to appear and do they interfere with lucky cookies' appearance?


title: black ops 2 zombies camera movement problem

text: I play _Call of Duty: Black Ops 2_ on my PS3, and there's a weird thing going on with the camera which **only** seems to happen in **Zombies Mode**. ( _I **never** run into this problem in multiplayer_) Sometimes, when I want to turn my view to left or right (to look left or right), the movement of the camera isn't smooth and continuous as it's in the multiplayer mode, it does something weird. It's like it starts normal, then does like a "pause" (almost stopping) and then continues normal. _This occurs whilst holding the right stick in the same position all the time_ , not that I'm doing anything weird with it. Sometimes it happens when the terrain I'm on it's not totally flat, but I think it happens in other situations as well. Any ideas of why this is happening?


title: What determines plot availability?

text: I want to give X3AP a go, but a game of X3 is a big undertaking and I don't want to have to start all over again after discovering that some seemingly inconsequent decision I made 50 hours ago means I can't get the PHQ or something. What determines if I get access to particular plots? Do some starts offer more plots than others? Are there mutually exclusive plots or branches?


title: What does 'Exposure' Mean?

text: I'm trying to get better scores, but I can only get A- because I get a lot of 'exposure' stats when I complete a stage. What does it mean? Exposure to the dead bodies/gore? Or am I not going behind walls and just staying in the open too much?


title: How to remove screen tearing in Portal?

text: I just got a brand new Sager NP9170 laptop, with Ivy Bridge processor and Radeon 7970m graphics. The first thing I did to test the machine was to install Steam, and then install the original Portal. I noticed that there was some serious "tearing" going on and, while it was plenty fast, it really looked ugly whenever I moved the mouse to look around. My second test was with Portal 2, an obviously much newer game. With Portal 2, which has higher quality graphics to begin with, the experience was very smooth. So there must be something I can do to get my machine to run Portal 1 (and probably similarly old 3d games) smoothly. Any tips?


title: Can I share my Diablo 3 account?

text: My brother bought a Diablo 3 copy from China, and i stay in Malaysia. We were thinking whether we can share the same account and play in different country?


title: Finding idle workshops in Dwarf Fortress

text: Is there a way or a mod to highlight all idle workshops? It seems to be somewhat easier than finding out the idler's profession and then finding a vacant workshop for him to use. It is very annoying to find workshops where repetitive task was by cursor over'ing it. Using a manager is not always an option as he can not handle multiple w/shops of the same kind doing different tasks in parallel. The workflow plugin does preserve repetitive tasks, but does not auto resume them, so it's almost the same as finding workshops with no jobs. Seeing a workshop empty does not indicate idling as the worker can be busy hauling materials.


title: Why do all Minecraft launchers crash on my system after being run?

text: The new launcher slows down everything tremendously after going through the first time setup, then it sometimes pulls up the launcher and sometimes leaves the screen as it was before the setup finished, but always stops responding to all interactions after this. All older launchers simply slow down everything tremendously and then stop responding to any interactions after pulling up the main launcher page. This has prevented me from playing the game on this computer only, but I can still manage to play the game from the website with the web applet. I have already cleared my .minecraft folder, have reinstalled the latest version of Java, have run from a new computer profile, have removed my computer's antivirus, and have restarted my computer with no affect. Here are my specs:   * MSI GE60   * Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz   * 16GB DDR3 RAM   * Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit   * Java v1.7.0_25-b17 This has been told to me time and time again that it isn't a bug with Minecraft, but I can't find any way of solving it aside from possibly reformatting my computer. Another thing to note is no error logs, crash messages, or the like are found because Minecraft never actually crashes. I am hoping someone can provide me with a fix for this that I haven't tried aside from reformatting my computer entirely.


title: How to speed up your movement in counter strike?

text: I watched other players with some good skills: They move and shoot and their movement is so quick, that I can't aim on them. Can someone please confirm as to how I can move equally as fast?


title: Is my video game destroying my computer?

text: So I'm playing Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and every half hour or so the entire game freezes, usually accompanied by a message on Windows 7 helpfully telling me: > Your video driver stopped working and has successfully recovered. If the > problem persists contact a local vendor. Or something along those lines. And at first I figured "Well, maybe that's just accompanying the game crash, I'm sure it's nothing to really worry about". Fast forward several hours into the game, where I hit a blue screen of death and have to shut down my entire computer. So I won't be playing that game for awhile now, but now I am quite concerned about the time I DID spend playing it. **Is it possible that playing this game has caused permanant damage to my system? And if so, what is it about this 2011 video game that could cause such a problem?** For reference: My computer isn't the greatest gaming machine in the land. It was an out-of-the-box build in 2009 and lower-mid teir back then. I have already lost a motherboard (replaced with a less expensive, smaller one) and recently upgraded my graphics card to a slightly better one with an internal fan, but even that is a lower-tier card.


title: WARNING playername moved too quickly!

text: I am running a dedicated vanilla 1.6.1 server so that my friend over in America can connect and play along with me. The server is whitelisted, we're both in the list and have OP permissions. Playing creative mode. We're building TNT cannons, some of which are designed to launch your player. We built one example which can launch a player over 700 blocks high - and my friend has no problem using this. However, when I step in and launch myself, as the server host, it tells me that I am moving too quickly. My position is reset and I don't get launched in to the air. I have tried setting the `allow-flight` flag in the server properties file to `true`, but it still causes the warning to show. Any ideas as to why I am affected, but my friend isn't? Computer specs:   * Intel i5 3570k processor @ 4Ghz   * 8GB DDR3 @ 1500 Mhz   * Sandisk Pulse SSD   * NVIDIA GTX 670 Minecraft runs in windowed mode, but maximised. My ping to the server is < 1ms (obviously), friend's ping is about 140ms.. Give or take 10ms.


title: What determines whether computer players will ally with you in sword of the stars?

text: In sword of the stars, computer players constantly offer to make and break alliances with me, and I can't figure out if it's random or something that I'm doing. What actions cause computer players to make or break alliances with the player?


title: What is the order of events in Scrolls?

text: In what order do the actions and effects occur in each player's turn? How soon will a unit with a given Countdown be able to attack?


title: Open level up window

text: I clicked away my level up screen to check on some crafting recipes. Now I cannot get back to the level up window. Is there a hotkey or button for this?


title: Problem while playing Devil May Cry 4

text: I am playing Devil May Cry 4. The problem is when I am at the 7th sequence, no map becomes open. Just everything is limited for a few rooms. No rooms are opening or not even power is working. I don't know what is happening. I have tried to reinstall the game but the same problem occurs.


title: More than 4 players on PES

text: Is there a way (perhaps by a patch) to add more than four players using joysticks on PES 2011 or 2012. It's for PC. Thanks in advance.


title: Looking for Crusader/Paladin/Royal Guard Renewal RO Builds

text: I've been strugling to find any good (non outdated) guide for Crusaders class line of Ragnarok Online . I am leveling a Crusader (non Transclass yet),using two handed spears,and some elemental one handed spears when i have to. I really need some advices because, i dont want to mess up my build once i level up again after reborning. **Questions:** 1 - For PVP Focus, what is the Attribute build i should follow ? 2 - What are the best Weapons that i can find ? (One handed Spear with shield / two handed spear) 3 - For leveling this first time,i am stacking agi to 85,than i will focus into str + vit for mobbing ,will it work without Grand Cross skills ? Any tips for me ? Links for good guides ? I am VERY LOST about how to build up my character correctly because it is my first ragnarok character. My server rating is 1x, it is the retail one where i live. Thanks in advance.


title: What's the least skill levels that will result in character level 81?

text: Both of my level 81 characters got to where they are with power-leveling via Oghma Infinium. As such, I really didn't stop much to notice the smaller steps in level progression along the way. What I have noticed now however is that, with all skills leveled to 100, my character level appears to be exactly 81.5 - that is, the character is level 81 and half of the character xp bar is full. So, I'm interested to know what is the lowest set of skill levels that will add up to a character level at or just barely above 81.0?


title: How to obtain my cubicle in test chamber 15 of chapter 3?

text: I'm in Chamber 15 in Chapter 3: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PQus7.jpg) And I'm wondering how to get to the cubicle among those turrets. I know I can jump up on either side of the room, but I can't seem to spot where to built my next bridge to get up there with the turrets. Any hints?


title: How long can a guild name be in SWTOR?

text: How long can a guild name be in SWTOR? I am trying to determine a name for my group of friends, but we need to know how much room we have to work with.


title: How can I reset the inventory of a merchant via console?

text: I don't like having to wait 48 hours before a merchant starts selling stuff again. Is there a wait x hours command for the console - where I just type it and it has the affect of having waited for x hours?


title: The World-Eater's Eyrie - Broken Ring Puzzle Door with Diamond Claw in Skuldafn Temple

text: I have browsed all of the google hoping to find an answer to my problem. I am in Skuldafn Temple, and I'm having the same problem others seem to have had with the ring puzzle door. Initially, the rings wouldn't move at all. I went back one loading screen and returned to fix it. Now, the pattern is correct, but the key does not open the door.   * I have exited the entire dungeon and re-entered   * I have made sure the left (unnecessary) door/gate is closed on the first pillar puzzle.   * I have saved and reloaded.   * I have gone to the Xbox dash, powered off, etc, the console.   * I have tried several erroneous arrangements.   * I have cleared my cache, some old saves, and the system cache. And I'm unable to climb the mountain. I tried for a half hour, and after making no progress I gave up.


title: Kina's Gratitude Crystals Glitch?

text: She asks for someone to plow the fields but then I have to put away pumpkins again. I've done it 3 times now and there is still no option to go get the head mole-guy. I haven't done the harp thing there is that possibly what keeps resetting it?


title: What are the bosses' weaknesses in Mega Man 2?

text: I don't know the boss weaknesses in Mega Man 2, so if somebody could reply, I would be grateful.


title: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Won't sync under Mac

text: I have a genuine Xbox 360 wireless controller and a gaming receiver. I have downloaded the latest driver from Tattiebogle.net and installed successfully. I have MacOSX Lion installed and under System Information, the receiver is recognised as following:               Vendor-Specific Device:            Product ID:   0x0291       Vendor ID:    0x045e  (Microsoft Corporation)       Version:  1.14       Speed:    Up to 12 Mb/sec       Location ID:  0xfa240000 / 9       Current Available (mA):   500       Current Required (mA):    260      When I installed first time, both receiver and the controller were synced up correctly, and showed the controller's information on Pref360Control, System Preferences. However, later, the controller won't sync. On Pref360Controll, there is "No devices found". What bugs me the most is that I had a controller going. Mac knew there was a controller and I could see it moving, rumbling and others.


title: How can I prevent glare on my PSP 3000?

text: My PSP 3000 is almost impossible to play in the car because of the extreme glare. It's like looking into a mirror on bright day and it's pretty much unplayable. Any suggestions?


title: In MarioKart Wii, can the "View Replay" have different viewing angles each time?

text: In MarioKart Wii, can the "View Replay" have different viewing angles each time, maybe either by the player pressing a button to change view, or by the console randomly show different views (for the replay of race results)? It seems to be showing the same angle every time.


title: Can I keep a limit break for later?

text: I have filled up my limit break. How exciting! Flashy colors! I can now deal _serious_ damage! Wow! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PTOVJ.png) ...but I'd rather not use it on _that_ enemy that would go down regardless. In particular the menu screen speaks about multiple "limit break levels," so it seems that it should be possible to save those up for boss fights and rainy days. What can I do to not use up my limit now?


title: What's the meaning of all this?

text: While playing Arkham Origins, I stumbled on this code. Unfortunately, I have completely forgotten where I was at in the game so I cannot provide the location that this screenshot was taken at. ![Computer terminal](http://i.stack.imgur.com/myvZt.jpg)


title: How can I get around Agartha more quickly? Are there any shortcuts?

text: Getting around in Agartha sucks. Sure, the various Solomon Island zones are varying degrees of convenient, but getting to the portals for Egypt is a hike, and Transylvania may as well be in, well, Transylvania. Getting back to the city portals is easy enough (just fall), but heading back out into the field is a pain. Worse yet, the hike gets longer just as you hit the endgame zones from which you'll frequently want to be coming and going to do dungeons or use services in London, NY or Seoul. I've heard rumor of 'shortcuts' in Agartha to the various portals, but am too dense to find them. How can I get around Agartha more quickly? Especially to the Transylvania and Egypt portals?


title: How do you pump Creosote Oil out of a Coke Oven

text: My Coke Oven has about 30k's worth of Creosote Oil, which I want to store in a tank, but I cannot get it out. I've tried putting Fluiducts all around it and it doesn't come out at all. Is there some special think I need to do to get the oil out?


title: Why can't I break bedrock on my Spigot server?

text: This is not a duplicate of "What is this block I can't break??" questions. I know all about bedrock, including the Dark Oak sapling trick and the half- slab/wither skeleton skull trick. However, these tricks are not working on the Spigot/Bukkit server that I play on. I found something called Void Guard that sounded like it might be the culprit, but the guy that runs the server said there weren't any settings for that. What settings do we need to change to allow these tricks to work?


title: How do I redeem my coupon codes for Dragon's Nest?

text: I have recently started playing this MMORPG called Dragon's Nest, and through the usage of Cherry Credits, I got myself a few in-game redeemable codes. However, I have no idea how to redeem those codes. Even though the video below gives a detailed explanation on how to redeem them, the Cash Shop interface has changed and I can no longer find the 'redeem coupon' option he was showing me. I have tried searching up on google or checking the forums, but to no avail. So, Does anyone know how to redeem coupons?


title: How do I Romance on Renegade for Mass Effect Trilogy?

text: How do I have a romance on Renegade for Mass Effect Trilogy? For example I can't get a romance with Ashley or Liara on Renegade for Mass Effect 1 or for Mass Effect 3. Also would like to know if you can romance with Traynor on Renegade for Mass Effect 3. Is there really a way to romance on Renegade?


title: In Fifa 13 PC I cannot switch to different players during the game

text: I recently got Fifa 13 for PC and tried out one of the games. I found that during the game I only play as 1 player and cannot switch to anybody else. I found this weird because I remember playing this at my friends house on his PS3 and you could press square or something and the game would switch you to the player which is nearest to the ball.


title: Why do I run noticeably slower than others?

text: I often play zombie escape servers where I've noticed that the majority of other players run faster than what I do, that much so that its easy to get left behind. I run with my knife out, and don't usually have any lag (fast internet, low ping, fast PC). Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do to reduce the problem? Thanks


title: Tomb Raider Anniversary Achievements/Trophies

text: After completing the game I found some achievements requiring to complete Peru, Greece and the other worlds without dying. Can I unlock them replaying all the levels or do I have to start a new game/save file?


title: when an ally leaves a game can you control their units?

text: so I played a 4v4, and right at the start of the game, 2 of my allies quit out right at the start. we ended up winning anyway, and as I was watching the replay, I noticed that 1 of the 2 allies who quit out actually built quite a few things. I figured that the other ally of ours was actually occasionally going over and building stuff. But really no idea. I posted the replay here: just remove the .rar from it. http://www.thfonline.com/stuff/m2v4.sc2Replay.rar


title: Natural progression from Blighttown

text: I've just been through Blighttown and defeated Quelaag(sp?) and was just wondering where I should be going next as I have a variety of areas open to me now? Cinematics would suggest that I should go through the gate I just opened near the `Undead Parish` but then I also found the key for `New Londo Ruins`? There is the area up the ladder after defeating `Hydra` as well as the `Catacombs`, the area after defeating Quelaag(Demon Ruins?) and the `Great Hollow` although this was accessed through the secret tunnel. Does it even matter? I am soul level 40 (thereabouts), should I be steering clear of places still or shall I just go hack things up?


title: Fix for Fable 3 crash in Driftwood

text: I'm going through Fable 3 and am doing a quest where I need to bring a guy from the main city (forget the name) to Driftwood. I've gotten to Driftwood, but within a couple minutes of walking through there my game consistently freezes. I hear a brief beep, occasionally the graphics get a little distorted, and then it just stops. This has now happened to me around 5 times, and it's consistent. I've tried leaving and then returning to Driftwood, but it doesn't seem to help. I've also seen the crash happen when in the sanctuary (went there to attempt to jump to a different quest). Has anyone run into this? Any ideas how to fix it?


title: How to get a fluro past the lava pit?

text: I'm in the second stage of the Vessel demo. Here I need to get a fluro to the button with the green light on it to lower the yellow-red door. When I make one, the fluro jumps his merry way on the three platforms and evaportes on the second. It seems that the three lava fountains are fed from the water drain on the left, but trying to suck water off the water source doesn't seem to be any effective. What can I do then? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/IHF7S.jpg) I have tried placing fluro seeds to reduce the amount of lava the fluro must get through (see above) but it also seems uneffective.


title: What's the fastest way to earn XP?

text: In Dead Island, I want to hit the level cap as fast as possible to get as many skills as possible, to get more money whereas constituent parts remain the same price, to get weapons that I won't be ditching in a few levels, etc.. What's the fastest way to do this?


title: Can I catch the creatures in the infinite room? If so, how?

text: How can I catch these critters in level four (the caves)? They run away and end up on a completely different area no matter whether I follow them or attempt to cut them off. ![infinite room](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B9yuC.jpg)


title: Whose face is in the jack-in-the-box?

text: Is it a dev? Dev's friend? Who? ![jack-in-the-box](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PWdv0.png)


title: Can I get a card from the hatching feathers?

text: Can I do anything further with these hatching feathers? Whenever I click the eggs, a new feather creature hatches and then another one comes along and lays another egg. I've tried clicking on all the eggs in an area at once while trying to click on as many of the other creatures at the same time, but that seems to get me nowhere. **Note** that I've already > acquired the key here by hatching the glowing white flying creatures. I've > also received the white flying creature card. However, I'm wondering if there's a card to be had with these leftover hatching ones, or is this as much as I can do here? ![feathers1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YPwY0.png) ![feathers2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/m41Jl.png) This is the location of these areas: ![map](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qgkMe.png)


title: i keep getting kicked from FTB

text: I get to play the game for a few minutes but then it says shutting down internal server. if you could help me I would really appreciate it.


title: What does Lulu say?

text: What are the quotes that Lulu can say while casting? Almost all of them are amusing but some seem to be more nonsensical than others, like 'Frog Ovulating!'. It would be nice to have a list to compare against.


title: Where do I use the beach ball in level four (the caves)?

text: I found the beach ball in the room below, and it doesn't appear as if I can use it in any of the rooms. Where does it belong, and does it have anything to do with getting the helmet? (I tried putting it near the water blob that wants an eyeball, and I tried using it near the cannon.) ![beach ball](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GoYrY.jpg)


title: How do I scroll through messages at my private terminal?

text: When browsing my messages, there's a big arrow near the bottom that I can only assume is letting me know that there are more messages off the bottom of the list. When I press `down arrow`, however, it only makes the "invalid action" sound. Is there something I'm missing, or is that arrow not indicating there are more messages? ![Private Terminal Screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ebLp9.jpg)


title: Why won't my PS2 play PS1 games?

text: My PS2 won't play PS1 games. I have _Driver 2: Back on the Streets_ , _Psy Deck_ , _Courier Crisis_ , and a bunch of other games that won't play on my PS2.


title: Where is the Genji Armour?

text: I am trying to unlock the Genji Armour in _Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII_ , but I can't seem to find it. I have looked everywhere in all the missions, but I haven't had any luck.


title: How can I get my Steam account to show youtube videos that are added?

text: I am having a problem in my steam account regarding adding video from a Youtube account in my steam. Previously I have added couple of videos from a youtube account to my steam without any trouble, but from yesterday when I try to add a video from my steam it's showing "1 video added into your steam profile" but it's not really added and not showing in the added videos list. Is it because of the latest steam update or the update of Youtube account connected with Google+ and Gmail?


title: If you increase galactic readiness using multiplayer, can you still get the "worst" ending to Mass Effect 3?

text: So in Mass Effect 3, progress in the multiplayer campaign carries over to your single player game. However, does having played a lot of multiplayer prevent you from seeing some "bad" endings you might otherwise see if your readiness is lower?


title: When can I quick save?

text: My key bindings tell me that `F5` is "Quick Save". However, I press it after defeating a tough enemy in combat and nothing happens. No UI element tells me it saved. I experimented and tried a `F9` quick load, and it took me back to my last auto save. When can I quick save?


title: What is the best way to kill crawlers in Project Zomboid

text: Is there a safe way do kill crawlers in melee? It is not that difficult with long reach weapon like baseball bat, but with knives and hammers I do get scratched a lot. Also when they lie dormant they often injure me with their first "leap".


title: Skyrim crashes on start. Do I need a new sound card?

text: In my computer I have both a Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 SB0220 card and a Realtek ALC850 chipset on an MSI K9N4 nForce 500 motherboard. My game crashes on launch, just after the Bethesda logo fades. I've tried both cards with multiple drivers, with the same results. I've seen the workaround which involves changing the audio sample rate to 16bit 44100Hz, but to the best of my knowledge, both cards seem to only support a 16bit 48000Hz sample rate. Are there any other workarounds, or does Skyrim simply not support my hardware?


title: When and where can I first sell my non-magical jewelry?

text: I've collected quite a bit of non-magical jewelry in the hive and mortuary of Planescape Torment (I'm about half-way through the second "chapter"). I've just been dumping it in the empty tomb next to Angyar's home to make room in my inventory. Will I ever be able to sell it? Where and when? Also, is it safe in the tomb? Lastly, is it worth it to lug copper and bronze jewelry around (or any non- magical jewelry, for that matter)?


title: Where do I get the Legionnaire Imperial armor set to solve "Missing in Action"?

text: I want to solve the "Missing in Action"-quest non-violently. It's said that I need an Legionaire Imperial armor set, my selfcrafted Imperial one failed. But where to get the items?


title: Is it possible to unlock every character without using bux?

text: I've gotten every level, both imperial and non-imperial; and I've completed every Vader mission. However, I still don't have all the characters. So my question is, how can I unlock all the characters and do so without using bux?


title: Underground Dirt and Gravel

text: Is the presence of dirt and gravel underground supposed to be a an indication of something being in the area (eg. minerals or ores) or is it just placed there when the world is generated just for the hell of it?


title: How can I play a new character with the same progress as my old one?

text: Is there a way to play with another character without having to start all over again in Borderlands 2?


title: Do I need to get all puzzle pieces in Braid?

text: For example in the first level I got like 10 out of 12 pieces, so I didn't complete the puzzle, but I could still go to the next level. So how do the puzzles work? Can I get them all into one level, or do I need to go trough the next levels and the come back with magic or something to get the first ones? :) Because on the 1st level there are 2 pieces impossible to get..


title: How do you play FIFA 12 online with the PC version?

text: I am new to online gaming and want to play the PC version of _FIFA 12_ online. What is the procedure for doing so?


title: Does Blade Mail return Magical damage?

text: In playdota about Blade Mail, blow sentence is writen: > Returns any damage you take (after reductions) to the unit that dealt the > damage (you still take the damage as well) But physical or magical didn`t be mention.


title: How can I view my FPS?

text: On Windows, how would I go about displaying the FPS in Crysis 3? I found some console commands on this link   Crysis 3: PC Developer Console Commands   _pressing **~** doesn't bring up the console on my computer but **`** (above the tab key) does_ The instructions don't mention how to display FPS. I found this   Show fps Crysis? Which says to enter the following               r_DisplayInfo = 1       But the command doesn't seem to do anything in Crysis 3, when I enter it into the console I get this message               r_DisplayInfo = 1 [DUMPTODISK, RESTRICTEDMODE]


title: In Soul Calibur 2, how does Talim "jump sideward"?

text: I don't know what's the name of the move, referring to this video at time frame 1:00 to 1:03, What's the combination of "keys" needed to do this move in Soul Calibur 2? I was able to do this move accidentally in arcade, but I can't really remember how I did it. Anyway, I viewed the moveset for SC 2 in PS2, and the move in question didn't appeared.


title: What's the deal with Akatosh?

text: So I know that the dragon on the _Elder Scrolls_ cover is Akatosh. I know he is the so called "father" of the lesser gods. But whats his deal? Where did he come from? What did he do? I'd love to get some insight into this guy. With _Skyrim_ coming out I'd really like to know, since the game is supposed to be all about dragons and such. I know there is info out there, but I also know that some people read the books and might have some better explanations for everything. Thanks!


title: Definitions of "Result" and "Codename" given on completion of Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

text: Can anyone tell me where I can find definitions of the various "Result" and "Codename" values given on completion of **Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops** for PSP? On completing the game last night, I was given the result "Alpha" and the codename "Kerotan", but I have absolutely no idea if they are good, bad or just plain ugly.


title: What Boss’ Weakness is their Pancreas?

text: In _Plants vs. Zombies_ , Crazy Dave says that he knows the Zomboss’ weakness and says to hit him in the pancreas, but then he says _no, that was a different guy_. What guy/boss is Dave alluding to? I highly doubt that he was just making a joke, saying something stupid, or being crazy because right after that, he says _Press Left, Left, Right, Right, Up, Down… oh wait, that’s not it either_. This is clearly not just a stupid comment or joke, it’s a definitive allusion to the Konami code.


title: Will making a grass bridge wider increase the speed at which grass covers it?

text: I'm building a mob grinder and want to get grass to grow on it. I've built a bridge for grass to spread to it from a nearby island. If I make the bridge wider than 1 block will the extra blocks allow the grass to spread to my grinder faster? An explanation of the algorithm the game uses would be appreciated.


title: What is the Horde capital?

text: What city is the Horde analog of the Alliance's Stormwind City? Specifically, I want to know where I can buy PvP armor and everything else one expects in a faction capital.


title: Make Logistic Pipes auto craft Iron Blocks

text: Is it possible to get Logistics Pipes to auto craft and store iron blocks? My setup is I have 2 logistics crafting tables, which convert iron into blocks, and blocks back into iron. The only problem is my system constantly loops around, turning iron into blocks, then back to iron, then back to blocks etc... Is there anyway I can tell it to only convert Iron Blocks into Ingots if I actually request Ingots?


title: My wooden pressure plates aren't deactivating

text: Ever since the 1.6.2 update, if something activates a wooden Pressure Plate it will stay activated. It only happens on one world, and even then only in 2 chunks (my HUGE survival world). Is there a way to fix this?


title: Is there a tree with a fixed height?

text: Is there a tree that once grown (from sapling to tree) it has always a X height and remain that amount forever?


title: Are there achievements that only can be reached in normal mode?

text: Can I skip normal mode and head right into Nightmare once I reach level 10, or are there some achievements that can only be done while playing on the lowest difficulty? Normal is not much of a challenge and I would rather get the better loot from higher difficulties, but I also dont want to miss out on any achievements.


title: Is the achievement system dependant on which delivery mechanism you choose?

text: When considering which version to purchase, physical or digital, I've noticed that some companies will have the achievement system directly tied to which edition you have purchased (for example, Steam). Is the Diablo 3 achievement system in any way tied to the edition I purchase or is it all through Battle.Net?


title: How can I float upwards with the boots of cheapness?

text: In "You Found The Grappling Hook" (YFTGH), I am stuck at the point shown in the picture: there is a gap between the platform and the ladder. When I float with the boots of cheapness, I cannot manage to reach at least the bottom of the ladder. However, a guy manages to float upwards. Which controls are to be used? ![The bottleneck](http://i.stack.imgur.com/p1Q5z.gif)


title: What do we know about Belial and Azmodan?

text: They've never been mentioned before in the previous installments of the Diablo series, yet they should play a primary role in Diablo III. What do we know about them? Lore wise and in game (even if this may be too early).


title: Is there a Duke Nukem Forever playable demo?

text: Does anybody know it a playable demo was released?


title: How do I remap spells in Kingdoms of Amalur?

text: I've tried dragging and dropping so many times but its not working. I can see the yellow highlight when you hover your mouse over the ability in the ability screen, but there is no response when I try to hold the right, left or both mouse buttons down and drag it to a number on the key board for use. Its frustrated me and I've found no answers on any other place, and it would seem that other people have gone unanswered with this problem.


title: How do I beat the Key Cavern boss?

text: I finally made it to the end of the Key Cavern, but the boss is giving me a lot of trouble and I have died a lot of times so far. How do I beat him? What are some strategies (beyond just what I need to do to kill him) that might keep me alive long enough to finish the job?


title: How do I tell Gizela Wulflac that Camden is dead?

text: I found the death notice for Camden Wulflac, how do I tell Gizela that he's dead?


title: What does the Eternal Crystal do?

text: For playing Final Fantasy XIII, I received a Key Item called "Eternal Crystal". Most Key Items don't really do anything outside of reminding you what you have for purposes of the plot. Does this one do anything special sometime though since it's optional?


title: Getting Villages and other structures in Bukkit server?

text: I have replaced my Vanilla server with a Bukkit server and installed (only) 2 plugins: WorldEdit and WorldGuard. Existing villages are still there, but new Villages are not generated. I know this is the case because I used a village finder to find villages, and I know it works right because I tested it on Vanilla and it was tested out as accurate. But now when I use the village finder and visit the expected location of a previously unexplored village, the biome is right but the village is not created at all. So, it seems that villages are either not created at all, or they are created in a different pattern. (same seed, but different server) Temporarily, I added a 3rd plugin, so that I can make NPC Villages on-demand. Can you suggest one of these solutions?   1. Replace my 3rd plugin with A full blown on-demand structures locator, including temples, abandoned mineshafts, witch huts, etc.   2. Get Bukkit to build the structures in the same locations as would be done by Vanilla server.   3. Get Bukkit to build structures at all to begin with, and then find a way to find them. Here is `server.properties`               #Minecraft server properties     #Sun Apr 21 20:26:44 UTC 2013     generator-settings=     allow-nether=true     level-name=world     enable-query=false     allow-flight=false     server-port=25565     level-type=DEFAULT     enable-rcon=false     level-seed=     server-ip=     max-build-height=256     spawn-npcs=true     white-list=false     spawn-animals=true     snooper-enabled=true     hardcore=false     texture-pack=     online-mode=true     pvp=true     difficulty=1     enable-command-block=true     gamemode=0     max-players=20     spawn-monsters=true     generate-structures=true     view-distance=10     spawn-protection=16     motd=A Minecraft Server


title: Does "x% better chance to find magical items" affect rare and legendary drop probabilities?

text: I'm wondering how much effort to put into looking for items that have "x% better chance to find magical items". The description says "magical". Does that mean _only_ magical, or does it increase the chance to find rare and legendary items as well?


title: Which protective spell reduces the damage the caster sustains the most without hindering the gameplay?

text: I found the mana shield spell that redirects incoming damage to my mana but I read that this shield makes my mana regeneration 3 times slower (same amount every 3 seconds or 1/3 every second) while active and it has an extremely short duration... I don't like the tornado shield as it picks up everything in my path (including dead bodies, yuck) and all the debris hinders our co-op in multiplayer. I've seen a +resist all spell but it looked pretty expensive mana-wise. * * * water + enchant + damage + time + protection   * increases resistance to all damage by xx% for yy sec. Does this include physical and spell dmg? Is there a better/cheaper alternative that doesn't mess with my game experience?


title: Is it worth buffing my partner (dual wield fighter) via spells?

text: Is it worth buffing my partners strength via spells? It's kind of tedious to target her with my enchant while she runs around in her killing spree. I had the idea of switching to a homing missile + enchant buff to simplify the aiming but I didn't have the time to test that ingame. Adding ricochets would buff my summons as well, wouldn't it?


title: Where have all the workers gone?

text: Is it just me, or have the VIP ugnaught workers completely vanished from the game? Is the union on strike?


title: Does a socket count as a magical property?

text: If I'm crafting an item which says it will have 3 magical properties does a socket (or multiple sockets) count as one of those properties?


title: Multiple game modes on one server

text: I'm about to start a Minecraft server, and I'd like to mimic some of the mechanics of a few larger servers on which I have played. For example I'd like to be able to set local game modes, so that one biome may be a survival area, while another is creative. I've been trying to find a way to do this, but unfortunately I haven't found anything. So I was wondering if anyone could help?


title: Dark terrain graphics in Civilization V: God and Kings

text: I downloaded Gods and Kings yesterday and everything runs fine, no glitches whatsoever. But there's one thing that's weird or odd about it. I see a lot of YouTube videos and screenshots and it's all normal as well. But the terrain coloring is different compared to mine and the ones I've seen in the screenshots and YouTube videos. The terrain is oddly dark, like the grass is supposed to be green but its very dark dark green, even the sand is very dark. When I say dark, it's not the low-brightness-setting dark, because it's on high. It seems to be the terrain and models as well. The leader videos are all normal. I have screenshots of this problem. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iPhb6.jpg) ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KUPvm.jpg)


title: Why can't I mine something which resembles Crimtane ore?

text: I've found some red ore in surface Crimson area, which I assumed to be Crimtane. I've managed to mine Crimtane ore underground with my Platinum Pickaxe, but this time I was unsuccessful. What is this ore and how to mine it? Screenshot: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6kzub.jpg)


title: Unconnected Territory Civ5

text: My civilization has acquired an unconnected tile(see picture below). ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NJNQ7.png) How is this possible? Or simply a glitch? EDIT: zoomed out version ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FrQ3T.jpg) I'm thinking it's because El Mirador is being squeezed on all sides it some how determined the floating hex was closest available?


title: Where/How do I find the bonus content for the Destiny Digital Guardian Edition?

text: Everything seems pretty much stock. My inventory doesn't contain anything special either. Are the items level restricted? I completed the introduction portion and can't find anything extra at the tower vendors also.


title: Can I re-use my friend's Diablo III license key?

text: For example, he registered the license key to his Battlenet account. My question is, can i use his code in order to activate my Diablo 3?


title: What's inside the Jail?

text: There is a jail in Los Santos. I only know player cannot fly above it, and the carpark outside has a lot of jeeps to steal. But I never go into it. Anyone dares to "visit" the jail?


title: What exactly does "use multicore rendering" do?

text: I looked it up, and I get that it may cause problems, or may increase your FPS, which I get, but what I don't get is exactly what it does. The thing that really confuses me is what kind of option is that, since DirectX doesn't have such as thing, nor have I ever seen games do that since multicore processes have nothing to do with DirectX. So, when I enable it, what exactly is it doing? And what does multiple cores have to do with rendering?


title: Are there any other asterisks in Candy box 2?

text: I found the one for the pogo stick, but I thought I saw one for something else. Are there any other asterisks (*) ?


title: About Armor Compensation and EANM / ANP

text: I'm a new Eve player (~1 month old), and I'm looking into Armor Compensation and EANM / ANP (T1/meta4), and there are few things I don't understand.   1. Does Armor Compensation work for ANP as well or just EANM?   2. Without any AC skills, `'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I` gives 15.36% resist, `Prototype Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane I` gives 15%, now everything I read said EANMs are better than ANP, but why?


title: What's so good about the Bazaar Bargain?

text: When I see it on TF2 wiki, I could only find info about its disadvantages from missing people. What makes the Bazaar Bargain so good that I would rather pick that than the stock sniper?


title: What does "Unique Equipped" mean?

text: This appears to show on all Legendary (brown/tan) items. I can't find any info on it, and it doesn't appear to be because the item is class-specific (as my other class-specific items don't have the tag). A friend says this means the item is unusable by other characters once the item is equipped the first time. Is this true? What does "Unique Equipped" mean? ![Unique Equipped on Legendary item](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ae0XJ.png)


title: Do I still have to water my plants while it's raining?

text: In Animal Crossing: City Folk, I sometimes find dying plants while it's raining. Do I still need to water them manually, or will the rain bring them back to life?


title: Are jack-o-lanterns opaque from monster-spawning point of view?

text: I'm making a slime farm and since the wiki article comments argue slimes are quite picky when it comes to collisions, I plan "alternative lighting", like embedding the jack-o-lanterns in the spawning floors. Now, can I reasonably expect no common mob can spawn on them due to light level but since slimes ignore light level, I hope embedding the lanterns in the spawn floors will suffice. Still, slimes share the same requirement as other mobs for underlying block: it must be 'opaque' by game mechanics, or stairs or upper slab, and the wiki says "Transparency: Partial (blocks light)" about jack-o-lanterns. Considering it generates light 15 and there are no stronger light sources in the game, that claim is rather bogus (unless you count "magical" properties of sunlight). But are they considered opaque from mob (slime) spawning point of view?


title: Why does my Xbox 360 controller take minutes to connect?

text: I bought a controller with the Transforming D-Pad some time ago, and I love it. However, this controller has a growing problem, it takes minutes (around 2-3 minutes at least) to pair with the 360. If I use the controller to turn on the 360, the system turns on as expected, but the controller still doesn't pair with the system any faster. Today, using my Harmony Remote, I turned on the system, and hit the Xbox button on the controller as soon as the 360 was displaying video on my TV. I used the remote to sign in, and start the game (retail/disc). The game fully loaded and was waiting for me to press start. I was still waiting on the controller to pair in order for me to be able to press start. A disc-based game loaded, got through all of it's mandatory logo screens, and I still had to wait 30 seconds to a minute at the press start screen before the controller could do anything. It seems like the pair delay is getting longer and longer each day, but this just may be circumstantial. The first question is: Is there a way for me to resolve this pair delay? I have tried re-associating the controller with the system and nothing seems to have changed. The second question is: Does the pattern/timing of the lights flashing on the controller correspond to anything specific? Anything that can be used to diagnose whatever this problem is? I have noticed when the blink rate is faster, and at a constant rate.


title: Is there any advantages to playing Birth By Sleep in any particular order?

text: So I've already started playing through the game and beat Aqua's segment, but I was curious about this: Are there any advantages (story-wise, overall experience with the game, etc.) to playing Birth By Sleep in a particular order?


title: Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning damage or physical damage

text: There are some types of damage "enchantments" in game its: damage (+15% damage), physical damage (+15% physical damage) and elements damages. My question is what is difference between damage and physical damage ? I have +10% damage components in my sword an some +damage components in my armor. Is that same like physical damage, because i have pure mighty character. And some little additional question. Is +% Armor "enchant" counted by armor value of concrete piece where enchant is or its by overall armor rating ? Sorry for my bad english and thanks for answers :)


title: Blinding Flash - how long does the missed attacks from elites last?

text: The damage reduction this skill has (30% chance to miss from elite) - is that only for the 3 seconds or does it last until the monster or you die (like when you die they reset hp and probably any curses) And please confirm - elites includes champions (blue packs) and unique (yellow)... not include bosses like butcher or the purple ones etc... right?


title: High Magic Find Act I or no Magic Find Act III / IV?

text: The title pretty much sums it up. A friend are lvl 60 and playing in inferno and we have gear to survive on act 3 / 4, but have high Magic Find gear that only works in act 1 (and barely works in act 2), we were just wondering what would be better to get better drops. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!


title: Castlevania OoE: Why did the game end after fighting Albus?

text: After fighting Albus at the Mystery Manor, Shanoa returns to Ecclesia and is asked to cast the Dominus Glyph Union. Upon doing so, Shanoa dies and the game ends. What did I miss?


title: Is there a way to prevent Lords from escaping?

text: I have a quest to capture a Lord from a certain faction, but they keep escaping after I have taken down their armies. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Or at least increase the chance that I will be able to capture them?


title: Whats a good number of villagers to aim for having in Age of Empires 3?

text: When playing both Campain and Skirmish, the Computer(s) always seem to have at least 10 villagers on food garthering alone, and they always seem to have lot more doing just about everything. I tend to have a small number, maybe 10 total, and often find im running low on resource until i get about 10 or 20 villagers on mills (then i use the market to get most of my needed resource) Does anyone have any advice on how many i should have in general? Thanks


title: What do the numbers mean on the passive skills section of the skill calculator?

text: On the Official Blizzard Diablo 3 Skill Calculator (whew), there's a set of different things I can choose to be my skills. At the bottom of this page, there's a set of "Passive Skills" - with "10" "20" and "30" listed in the slots. What do these numbers mean? Does it matter which passive skill I stick in which slot?


title: How to set a quick weapon access key with a controller in Fallout: New Vegas on PC?

text: In **Fallout: New Vegas** on PC, you can set a quick weapon access keys by pressing a keyboard shortcut (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8), and clicking a weapon in the menu. The keys are replaced by directions on the direction pad when playing with a controller.   I am playing with a 360 controller, the keyboard commands are disabled. It is therefore tedious to modify the quick weapon access keys, since I have to disable my controller in the controls menu each time I want to do it. Is there a less tedious method to set the quick weapon access keys when playing with a controller?


title: How to power a row of droppers efficiently from side or bottom?

text: I've made a "conveyor belt" of droppers to transport goodies from mob grinder to a conveniently placed chest. I think the design is extremely inefficient though. The vertical line is very neat: just a tower of droppers with a straightforward torch - block sequence next to it. The horizontal one though... The "clock" out of two repeaters is fairly standard, Then follows one working as a diode so that prevents signal from traveling back, when I activate the switch that stops the conveyor (only pulsed signal makes it run, a constant "on" keeps droppers inactive). And then comes the messy part. The main "supply" line runs two blocks away from the line of droppers (I used pistons here instead because the simulator doesn't support droppers, but it makes no difference). Then every other block it separates and connects to a block below the dropper, and each of these has a redstone torch on a side. I believe it's inefficient both space and redstone use wise - and the bend where the last dropper of the horizontal line feeds the items up, is a total mess (I didn't even include it here) - I didn't even include it here but I think it involves at least 5 pieces of redstone circling way away from the rest to avoid short-circuits and feedback from the first torch in the tower conducting power up. ![conveyor](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RnQSi.jpg) I realize probably running the line of redstone through the top side of the droppers would be most efficient, but that's not viable in my case because there's a bunch of infrastructure over the surface of the droppers - a hopper feeding the first of them, rocks surrounding the grinder, another dropper where the line turns upwards, and so on. The signal must be pulsed - just providing continuous signal freezes the transport. So how can I replace this design with something more efficient in terms of material and space usage? How do I make a bend to supply the vertical line? EDIT: Per request - a rough schematics - vertical bisection (a screenshot wouldn't help, it's really a mess with multi-layer schematics in a sky mob spawner) `V` - hopper `D` - dropper (always aimed at the next neighbor. `#` - block `[]` - chest (double) `~` - water `H` - ladder I skip all the redstone. The 'home' room is located at optimal distance from the spawner to keep monsters outside no-spawn sphere around the player, but within 'monster can move' sphere. The facility can be easily converted between the monsters dying at the bottom of the pit by themselves for item farm or surviving the fall with half a heart of health for XP grinding.                                        ############                              #  'home'  #      ###############         #[ ]       #      <- to spawner #         ##D#H#######      ~~~~~         #           D#H      #####~~~~~~~~ #           D#H           ######## #           D#H                  # #           D#H                  # #           D#H     /* total 22 blocks drop */ ...                  # #           D#H                  # #           D#H                  # #           D#H                  # <-kill zone D#H                  #V#           D#H                   DDDDDDDDDDDDDD###


title: Are PS1 games compatible on the latest version of PS3 - as of May 2012?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can you play PlayStation 1 games on the PlayStation 3? I want to buy some old PS1 games online and was told most are compatible. Am interested in the superhero games for my son. Spiderman 1, 2, & 3, Batman and Robin, X-men, Marvel Heroes, Star Wars and the Lego series of games for PS1. Anyone know if these are still compatible? or does it make more sense to buy them from sony's PlayStation Network? Thanks


title: FSX running QualityWings 757 throws fsx.exe stopped interacting with windows and was closed event error

text: I'm running Flight Simulator X on a pretty decent rig. I can run Witcher 2 at maximum settings with no worries or hiccups and haven't had any problems with other games or applications. I am running Windows 7 32-bit. Recently, I went back to Flight Simulator X after a hiatus and the QualityWings 757. The only other 'active' add-on I sometimes run with QW757 is REX (Real Environment eXtreme). I have been getting crashes to desktop usually within the first 30-40 minutes of flight with the event viewer throwing the error: > The program fsx.exe version 10.0.61472.0 stopped interacting with Windows > and was closed. To see if more information about the problem is available, > check the problem history in the Action Center control panel. Process ID: > 290 Start Time: 01cc636d9e78eda9 Termination Time: 100 Application Path: > E:\Games\Flight Simulator X\fsx.exe Report Id: > 08a4b755-cf67-11e0-b49b-002683188b74 I've tried a few things:   1. Uninstalled REX. No dice.   2. Lowered all the settings (scenery, visuals etc.) to the lowest they'll go, no dice.   3. Run CPUID to watch temps; all fine - the CPU utilization never goes above 60% anyway.   4. Applied a `bcdedit IncreaseUserVa 3078` switch (the 3078 might be incorrect, I'm going from memory here!). I have since reset this back to 2048 because it was causing problems elsewhere.   5. Updated drivers and the usual rubbish. No dice. Then I tried flying just FSX planes. No problems or crashes. I tried other add-ons, PMDG, CLS etc. No problems here either. SO I'm fairly sure it's just the QW757 and I think it has something to-do with OOM. I was a few weeks back getting `Flight Simulator has run out of memory and has to close.` messages, but they have since disappeared and been replaced with these random freezes and apphangs. I have 4gb of RAM and I'm well aware of the limitations of 32-bit applications (hence the `bcdedit` switch). I have had Task Man running alongside the application during flight and FSX pretty much eats everybit of RAM allowed (based on the 50\50 user\kernal split) ... Any ideas or suggestions as to what may solve the problem? (other than not flying the QW757!) ;)


title: Lightning tower chain damage

text: What's the deal with the Lightning tower chain lightning? I'm pretty sure the initial bolt is damaging. How about the chains? Do they damage? How much? At what upgrade does chain lightning start, how does this increase with upgrades? How far can chain lightning leap? Does this change with upgrades?


title: How do I get rid of a stuck train?

text: I have an old electric train that's been stuck for quite a while. During upgrading I upgraded the electric rail station to maglev while a train was in the depot. However, the train was never "stopped" in the depot. I switched the station back to electric -- but the train is still stuck in a netherland between the depot and the station. It won't go to the station, and it won't go back into the depot either. Here's a screen shot to give you an idea of how it looks. ![](http://i.imgur.com/6Hje7.png) I have no idea how to delete it. It loses me a decent sum each year. What can I do?


If the nuclear holocaust happened in 2077, then why are the clothes and music in the style of the 1950s? (source)


title: Finishing challenges: prestige first?

text: I'm currently just trying to finish out off the challenges available pre- prestige, but am wondering if anyone out there has any experience doing this after prestiging, and whether it seems earier to do while going through the weapons-unlocking again.


title: What happens when the Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare solo campaign is beaten on a higher difficulty?

text: I played through and beat the solo campaign of Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare on the **Recruit** difficulty when I first purchased the game a long time ago. I vaguely remember the game telling me to try beating it on a higher difficulty. Do you get a multiplayer perk or something?


title: Is it possible to jump over the flag-pole in Super Mario Bros?

text: When I was younger, I remember there was a persistent rumour that claimed that under certain circumstances it was possible to jump completely over the flagpole at the end of each level. Every time I jump for the flagpole and my 5000 points, I still remember this and wonder about it. On a few occasions, it seems as though I'm about to make it! Mario is on course to leap to freedom! However I always find myself "pulled" back to the top of the flagpole. Is there any way to completely clear the flagpole at the end of a level?


title: Is there a crossbow in Assassin's Creed?

text: The intro video shows Altair with a crossbow on his back, yet I have not received one after completing the game. Is it hidden somewhere in the game, or was that just left in the video to tease us?


title: How to equip and use the golden guns?

text: I'm in my first playthrough of Max Payne 3 and I can't figure out how to equip the golden guns, once all the pieces have been found. Are those available later, in some sort of "new game+" playthrough ? Or does it have something to do with multiplayer ?   Or it's just some kind of an achievement (but I don't think so, regarding this answer) ?


title: Is it possible to demolish one of the rail tracks in a station, and not all of them?

text: Sometimes I want to demolish just one line of rail station in a big station. However when you demolish it, all of the rail stations go away. Is it possible to just get rid of one station at a time? Here's what I mean. In the pic below, I want to demolish only the rail station that's in red, because I don't use it. I don't want to get rid of all of the other ones, because I do use them. Can I do that? ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Bm76M.png)


title: Do enemy blockades and Mystery Box Challenges need to be finished with all 5 characters to get each character's stamp?

text: Do you need to clear the Mystery Box challenges and enemy blockades with all 5 characters as well to unlock the 5 "beaten every course with this character" stamp?


title: When does passive trace start in Uplink?

text: In Uplink, I've heard that banks have the fastest passive trace times in the game; but if you have proxy bypass and monitor bypass, the active trace never starts. Do passive traces start from when the active trace would normally start, or do they start when you disconnect from the target host? (e.g. do I have to worry about being connected to such a system for a long time when not being traced?)


title: Changing the sound in minecraft.

text: I was wondering if it was possible to besides changing the textures of a game/mod (texturepack) to change the specific sounds as well. So for example changing the wooden trapdoor into a metal textured one and then changing the sound so that it actually sound like a metal door slamming shut.


title: How to get 5 biohazards in Plague Inc

text: I have never even got 4 bio-hazards before. What's required to get 5 bio-hazards when you win?


title: Speed Run Tatics for Plague Inc

text: Question: What's the best strategy for speed run, consistently winning in under one year. My best so far is with Bacteria - 408 days to kill off humanity. My Strategy: Start in china. Symptom evolve from Coughing to Fever, which starts killing, but seems not severe enough to scare countries into closing air/sea traffic. Rat transmission for Urban. Drug immunity as soon as a rich country is infected, especially USA or Japan. And when the northern European countries start getting it, develop cold immunity - with a goal to infect iceland and Greenland. Just 'get lucky' with Madagascar. not sure what to do from there, tho.


title: How to capture a screenshot without my own character in the picture?

text: **Normal screenshot.** ![Normal screenshot.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/n1dbo.png) **Without player character.** (For example, I didn't own this image) ![Awesome screenshot.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/eateW.jpg) I love these screenshot. How can I capture screenshot like those picture?


title: Making Dark Souls just a little bit easier?

text: I started Dark Souls the other evening and like most people (I imagine) I'm finding it rather difficult. Is there a particular character class that will make the game easier to learn? I can only assume my selection of a 'Pyromancer' was a terrible idea for someone new to the game.


title: Is there any way to lock on to watchtowers?

text: While driving across the wasteland, it is not uncommon to run across a bandit watchtower: ![Watchtower](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ag0pK.jpg) These are not terribly dangerous while driving (their machine gun doesn't do an awful lot of damage, and they don't chase you, obviously) and there are certainly quite a few ways to get rid of them (ramming them, or stepping out of your vehicle and using a sniper rifle on the operator). The thing is, I've never managed to get a lock on them to properly take them down with vehicle mounted weapons. Firing blindly at them will work, but some are placed in such a way as to make that nearly impossible. Is there some way to do this that I am missing, or is it impossible to get a lock on them?