Where can I find stalkers after the main quest?

I'm completing the shaman's quest where I have to kill and get a stalker's bone, but I already cleared the cauldron area, where can I find another stalker?


My 3D Games crashing in these scenarios

I have a situation here which I am unable to solve. I bought a PC last year March, here are my specs:   1. Intel Core i3 550 @ 3GHz   2. 4 GB RAM @400 MHz   3. XFX GeForce 9500 GT graphics card 1GB @550MHz   4. 500 GB HDD Lately as soon as I load my save game of Skyrim, it crashes. I have been playing Skyrim since I joined this site. Crashes as in the entire scene gets red lines. I can not `ALT + TAB` back or even `CTRL + ALT + DEL` either. My only recourse is a hard reset via the power button. Can not take a screen shot either. I have the latest Forceware 296.10 drivers also. This has been happening since the last 2 weeks. I always use Driver Sweeper to clean my old drivers, since that is what XFXForce recommends before installing new drivers. I installed MSI Afterburner lately to see my GPU temperature. My GPU is default, never over-clocked it. In MSI's Afterburner, I can not adjust fan speed. It is greyed out. Also in settings there is no fan tab. With normal Internet browsing it stays at 51 C. Ran Memtest86 over night with level 11. Took about 13 hours, but no errors in my RAM. I even re-installed my OS, with just the 296 drivers. The fan for the GPU does come on. I can play Diablo 2. I can not get past Warcraft 3's menu selection. There WAS some dust in my machine, but I always try and keep everything clean, since in my home town dust is an issue. Always keep cool my entire PC cabinet. My friend came with his functioning graphics card, we bought our PCs at the same time with exact same specifications. His card did not work either. Same problem with the scene freezing with red lines. I did do my research before posting here. That is how I was able to learn about MSI Afterburner, Driver Sweeper, SpeedFan etc. I followed posts on Tom's Hardware too regarding people that had similar problems. One person suggested and was followed by worked as well the suggestion to "Bake the card in an oven". Since I bought it, played Diablo 2 for months, Starcraft 2 campaign for months and Skyrim recently for months. Bought ME3 also. I am at my wits end. I do not know what else to do. I can go out and buy a card, but my friend's card did not work either. I can use the machine for Eclipse or VS2010 development just fine. Just not with 3D gaming. Can some experienced gamer(s) shed some light on this scenario? Is it a 3D graphics card problem? Will a brand new card work? What else can I try to pin point the problem? Thanks. **Edit** Replaced my PSU with a new Corsair CX430. Problem is still there.


What are the effects of the different pylons?

Pylons appear in Nephalem Rifts and appear to basically be a souped up version of the shrines, but last for less time. So far I have seen stones that:   * Provide damage immunity   * Boost damage output 400%   * Make me a giant power plant that electrocutes and kills everything in my path Are there any others?


Change icons in Big Picture Mode

I've got some non-Steam games that support controllers, but Big Picture Mode only shows them as big generic Steam logos, making them very hard ti pick out from the pack (big picture only shows names on "hover"). In "small picture" mode these games use the Windows icons, which is fine. How can I set an icon, however ugly, to these games? What format/dimensions should it optimally be?


Can I revive Bhakti after I have completed his quest?

Very mild spoilers ahead for the Bhakti side quest. Once you complete Bhakti's side quest, by bringing him his Bhakti oil, Bhakti tries to 'save' his friends. When he realises that humans need constant re- fuelling and have all died he powers down and is unresponsive. Is there anyway to revive Bhakti after this point and can he give you any items, new quests etc?


What happens if you don't take the supplies from the car?

This question contains major plot and ending spoilers. Seriously, don't read any more if you plan to ever play this game. > When you find Clementine at the end of the game, it turns out that the > person she's been talking to was the owner of the car from which you choose > to either take the supplies or leave them. In my play-through, I took them. > Now, the only reason he gives for everything he's done is that you took his > supplies. So what happens if you don't? Is the _stranger_ another person > altogether? Does he give another reason for stalking you?


How can I transfer my PSP saves to the PPSSPP emulator?

I kept all my PSP's save data and imported it to my PS Vita, but long term my PC may get more PSP action than the Vita. Thanks to Content Manager, I DO have copies of all of my PSP games in a digital format on my PC, currently in a backup folder. Seems like there must be some way to get PPSSPP to use these since I already have the files on PC. Is it as simple as coping those PSP folders to some directory for PPSSPP? If so, where? If not, is there any way to make this work?


Is hard disk also responsible for game performance?

Me and my friend have same laptop. Both have the same specifications, but a game's performance on his laptop is lag free. Well, the only difference is in our hard drives. He has a hard drive which is almost empty `(270/290 GB)` with four partitions and I have `(180/290 GB)` with only one partition. My friend suggested me to clear up for some hard disk space. Maybe it will do something. But before wasting my time deleting stuff from my laptop, I wanted to ask if this will help for my game performance? I know laptops are crappy but I can live with (`15 - 25 FPS`).


Do the Orange Stars indicating a legendary drop appear on the quick (TAB) map?

Last night in a bounty run, I quickly had to return to town because my inventory was full, and when I portaled back to my group, I saw that a legendary had dropped in an area where my group had cleared without me on my mini-map. **I did not think to check the Tab map to see if it would appear there.** I would hate to miss out on a Legendary drop, but also hate to hold up my group while I comb through any areas they already hit! If someone can confirm that this icon **would appear on the larger map that appears when holding the TAB key on my keyboard** from their experience, I would be very grateful!


Does a lake count as a coast?

I have a city built on the shore of a large lake. Does that count as if the city is "on a coast", for the sake of things like buildings that I can build? Notice that if I hover over the water tile it distinctively says "lake" and not "coast". For example, can I build a lighthouse on a city situated on the shores of a lake?


Holy PvP Paladin Weapon/Gear Enchant

What is the best enchant to focus on getting on weapon/gear for PvP as a holy paladin?


Do the Protheans make a significant appearance in Mass Effect 3?

Given that the Protheans are the historical nemesis to the Reapers but were "all but wiped out", do they make an appearance in ME3 to help us win for once and all? > I ask because we have the opportunity to recruit a Prothean into our crew > according to some reviews I've read. He will appear as downloadable contect, > so will be optional to the story.


Can I kill off squadmates?

James really annoys me. I think I'd like him more if he died heroically. It doesn't even have to be heroic, really. Any death will do. Bullets, knives, fire, plague, chin-up bar accident, EDI "accidentally" opening an airlock on him... whatever. _Mass Effect 1_ had a few characters that could be killed off (Wrex, Ashley/ Kaiden), and _Mass Effect 2_ had a way to kill off almost every NPC party member, though not until late in the game. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CVnpb.jpg) Is there a way I can kill James off in this game? If so, what's the fastest way I can do this?


What happens if Shepard died in Mass Effect 2?

Can you still import the save? If so what happens?


What are the secrets?

At the Geometry Dash icon thingy you will find a star shaped page next to the ball or UFO's. I believe they are called secrets. What are they and what do they do?


How good is Hard AI?

If it were in a league, would it be bronze?


How to disable production/research recommendations in Civilization IV BtS?

Is there a way to turn off the adviser's recommendations for research plans and city production? I already disabled the Sid's tips and tutorial advice in game settings, but the two 'recommended' technologies or units/buildings still pop up at the top of the research/production list. This at times can be really disturbing, as it frequently attracts me to discover technology I currently don't need or changes the order of units/buildings displayed in city production menu, making some units apparently 'disappear'. Just note I play Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, if that matters. Thank you in advance.


Multisided input for single crafting recipe with Applied Energistics

I'm trying to figure out of the Applied Energistics mod, but I've met a bit of a snag. To create Enriched Alloy I need to use the Metallurgic Infuser. The problem is that it needs two inputs, redstone and iron, and they can't both be inserted on the same side, and the ME Interface is of course only connected to one side. Is there a way to solve this?


FIFA 2010 stuttering every 2-3 seconds in game

Strangest problem, I bought a used PS3 + FIFA from my brother-in-law, he had FIFA 2010 South Africa working perfectly last time I saw, he has now moved country and I tried booting it up the other day and tonight to play and it glitches in-game (on field) every 2-3 seconds for about 50ms causing a really irritating stutter, cutting the sound and making the game quite unplayable. Has anyone encountered this before? I really am not sure what's going on or if I have any control on how to fix it, I have ran the latest PS3 system update and the disc looks clean. Graham


How to change the FoV?

How do you change your field of view? I do not see it in the options. In ME1, it appears there was a console command you could use: http://www.tweakguides.com/ME_5.html > If you want to adjust the Field of View, see the FOV console command I'm not sure about ME3 though. Would FoV changes affect multiplayer too?


How do I get into the Jawa's Sandcrawler

I'm replaying Star Wars: Jedi Academy, and I'm stuck on one of the first missions. It's the Tattooine mission to retrieve the droid from the Jawa's Sandcrawler. [I'm pretty sure I got stuck here last time too. I can't remember what I did.] I've reached the Sandcrawler and cleared out all the Tuskan Raiders. There was a switch on the second balcony that I pulled, but I didn't see what it did because there was one last Tuskan Raider shooting at me when I pulled it. There's a door on the third balcony that I can't reach, and a door on the outside of the Sandcrawler that is locked. I've been running around using force sense, but I can't "see" anything. What am I missing? How do I get inside the Jawa's Sandcrawler?


What are the St. Patrick's day artifacts?

I just realized there was a St. Patricks's day event and got an "Emerald Idol" for that. It looks like the same as the Christmas and Valentines events- 5 themed artifacts and then the reward is some kind of hat. What are the artifacts for the St. Patrick's event?


Persistent crashing since March 14th update?

I saw that there were many new levels available today and started building many of them (about 10 residential, and 3 each of food/service/retail/recreation.) The screen then became somewhat odd - the menu button was missing at the bottom of the screen and the bottom status info about how many coins and bux remain wasn't there, rather just a transparent section. Then the game crashed and I haven't been able to get it to start again- it crashes upon launch. Over and over. I tried the usual things (launch the game in airplane mode, kill the app and try again) numerous times without success. This is under iOS 6. Has anyone else had this problem and been able to resolve it? It's presently unlaunchable and thus unplayable.


StarCraft 2 - How are disconnects handled?

I recently got disconnected from a 1v1 quick match. I checked my match history and this game was never recorded. I was under the assumption that disconnects were counted as a loss. However, this doesn't seem to be the case. How are disconnects handled? * * * **Update #1** I remembered my opponents name and looked up their match history on sc2ranks.com. I was able to confirm that a win was recorded for them. However, the match is still missing from my match history after nearly 24 hours and my w/l has remained the same. **Update #2** The match history is still missing after two days and I'm going to assume that it will remain missing. Do note that my opponent was awarded a win. This is either a bug or a decision the system made due to some unknown reasoning. In the majority of cases, it should be understood that a disconnect is counted as a loss.


In Mass Effect 3, I did not get a choice of game mode; is it because I imported a ME2 character?

I just started a new game in Mass Effect 3, on the Xbox 360, by importing my existing ME2 character. I have just witnessed the attack on the council at the very start, and now just got to the point where I can bring up the in-game menu. I have not yet seen a choice of game mode (i.e. action, role playing, or story), as advertised for the game. Was that choice made for me when I imported? If so, what am I actually playing? I'm hoping role playing (which was my intent), but how can I verify this?


Hide my updates from friend's Steam Activity pages?

Back in August 2012, Valve rolled out some community updates, including the "Friend Activity" page, which amongst other things can list which achievements your friends have acquired, which games they've purchased, and community content they've submitted: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bfxN6.jpg) Is there a method to hide **my** activity from appearing on my **friends'** "Friend Activity" pages?


What troops should I train in a level 7 barracks?

I keep losing when I attack and I don't know what to train?


Are there any permanent complications for defeating Town Guards? Allow me to explain why I ask this: The game seems to warn the player about town guards when stealing from inhabited homes' chests (or in my case, I simply asked the inn owner if I could stay for free :) ), when I got attacked by town guards. I dispatched them, and now I wonder - was that a good idea? Will there be complications in the long run (like my characters being attacked more frequently by them just wandering in towns for having a possible bounty on their heads..)?


fatal error could not load library Counter Strike 1.6

This is crazy, I don't know how but today I am getting this error alert message `fatal error could not load library++` Counter Strike 1.6 steam in Ubuntu 13.10 its like after some update I guess. Anyone facing the same? Any solution? Thanks Update: It seems instead of counterstrike steam is loading half life ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KMOTH.png)


PS Vita and PSN: Limit purchasing ability

I have a PS3 with a PSN account and a Playstation Plus subscription. Now I have a new PS Vita that will be used by a minor in the household. I cannot create and use a PSN subaccount on the PS Vita because I want to have the PS Vita to benefit from the PS Plus subscription (and thus get the free IGC and discounts). In other words, I would _have to_ use my current (master) PSN account that's tied to the PS Plus subscription on the PS Vita as well (in my research and understanding, creating a subaccount would mean that I would have to get another PS Plus subscription for the subaccount). Questions:   * Is my understanding of how PS Plus works on master and subaccounts correct? (If not, please cite authoritative sources, preferably from Sony)   * Since the master account is to be used on the PS Vita for this situation, how can I ensure that the minor cannot purchase anything on the PS Vita (I would like purchases to be done by me)? Is there something in my PSN account settings that I can configure specifically for the PS Vita?   * Are the parental controls on the PS Vita adequate to prevent purchases by the minor? If yes, how would I go about doing the purchases myself?


What good is Mastering a crafting level?

I just Mastered the Apprentice Forester crafting and the popup said I could now get critical successes and use items to boost my crit rate. I've been able to do this since I gained Proficiency, so what does Mastery actually get me?


How did Ravio return to Lorule?

At the ending of Link between worlds, Ravio comes to Lorule to > stop Hilda. But how did he come, if Link had the magical bracelet thing?


What determines how many hearts I get?

I have just started playing Ketzal's Corridors on the 3DS, and I can't for the life of me figure out what determines how many hearts I will get in a level. I know it has something to do with combos, but I got a 19 combo on two different play throughs in one level and got two different heart amounts. What else is there that affects the heart count? I want to get my heart count as high as possible so I can get all the gold level badges.


What is a good strategy for Reave?

I cannot find any good uses for Reave. From what I understand, it absorbs a little health and weakens them (and while they are weakened, I get a little bit of extra defense). But it does not work on many things it seems, like Geth Prime. Normally when it hits, it gives me a glowing aura that represents my extra defense. But when I use it on say Geth Prime, nothing happens.


270 vs 900 wheel

What is the advantage of having 900 over 270 steering wheel? Nearly every video I watch people use only about 180 degrees for steering. Currently have xbox 360 wireless, and on some short u-turns in forza 3 it is practically impossible to turn the car around at slow speed. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 900 wheel, but not sure if it's worth the expense. My main target game will be the _Dirt_ series (rally). Any tips?


What's with all the clicking the pros do in the opening minutes of Starcraft games?

I've seen this on many streams. Are they just running macros? Hopefully others have noticed this and I'm not hallucinating...


How did Garrosh Hellscream become the new Warchief? What happen to Thrall? Was this explain somewhere other than a novel, such as quest with World of Warcraft? _This is follow up question to:Is there lore behind the difference between the brown and green orcs of Warcraft?_


Map challenges is bronze and higher?

I was just playing Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer, on the map Firebase Reactor Silver. Halfway I got a notification that I was on 75% completion on the challenge Firebase Reaction silver waves. However, a few waves later, I received the challenge of the same map, but on bronze. Is it expected behaviour that challenges like waves completed are not like stated on the N7HQ: > Firebase Reactor: Bronze Waves > > Complete 100 Waves on Firebase Reactor: Bronze but rather like: > Firebase Reactor: Bronze Waves > > Complete 100 Waves on Firebase Reactor: Bronze _or higher_


I want to sell a non-marketable hat in TF2. Is there any way to go about it?

I just crafted a SUPER EPIC NEW HAT! Unfortunately I just did it for cash as I've pretty much quit TF2. I wanted to know, how can I get money from this hat?


Xbox Live concern about switching xbox's and having the level of your rank change to the 1st level

I just Bought a new Xbox live card, And i'm going to get a new xbox in February. I am at level 39 in Black Ops and was wondering if i will be on the same level when i get my new xbox.


How can I reliably activate vocal Star Power in Rock Band?

I'm new to Rock Band (played Guitar Hero a fair bit though), and I'm having trouble activating star power consistently using vocals. My screaming is apparently not loud enough or something. I seem to have to whack the mic against the furniture (or my Wiimote) to get it to detect me trying to activate it, and even then it doesn't always work. In Guitar Hero, I can press a button to activate it, but that's apparently not the case in Rock Band. Anyone have any bright ideas for a more foolproof method?


Monster taxonomy in the Witcher 2 (for blade oil usage)

There are several different blade oils available that cause more damage to certain classes of monsters, e.g. spectre oil, arachnid oil, necrophage oil and insectoid oil. Most of the monster classifications are pretty straightforward, but I don't know the correct classification for every monster for sure. So, which monsters belong into which monster class?


Can I get back to the main menu without exiting completely?

I seem to be unable to get back to the main menu/title screen without completely exiting the game and restarting it. This is a bit annoying, as it seems to be the only place that you can change which character you're playing or what server you're on. Is there any shortcut or menu option to go back to the main title screen that I'm missing somewhere? Or am I forced to completely close the game and restart in order to get there?


What benefits are there to being in a guild?

I've just started playing _Realm of the Mad God_ , and I noticed that you can create a guild for 1,000 Fame. This sounds like... a lot of fame. What are the benefits to being in a guild? I assume there is guild chat, and I noticed in the Nexus that there is a portal to a Guild Hall if you're in a guild. Does the guild hall offer any sort of benefit to gameplay, like guild storage? Is there any guild leveling system?


What are the chances of breeding a type of dragon?

I know there are base dragons, hybrid dragons and rare dragons (which are also generally a type of hybrid dragon). From what I have read rare dragons are supposed to be, well, more rare. How does this compare to other dragon breeds though? So far I have gotten one Flower, Two Tree and (I think) two Moss dragons. Not a single Poison Dragon as of yet. It does not seem to be a rare dragon but then again I can not find anything marking any other dragon as a rare dragon. Is breeding just a roll of the dice? You have a small chance to get a rare type otherwise its just equally random to get any other kind of dragon that is valid for the combination?


How can I remember to periodically check the minimap and resources?

During the game, or battle, I always forget to look at the minimap, to spend free money or build a pylon. Maybe someone knows any application that will monitor this and will not be blacklisted by Blizzard. **I don't need cheat software** for which you can banned in battle.net. I need a way to increase my own skills.


If I choose a particular planet to fly towards, can I still get to the other one?

In Heart of the Swarm, between two of the campaign missions, I had a choice to head towards two different planets. On one of them, I can unlock Roaches and Hydralisks, on the other, two other units. I chose the Ice world (Roach/Hydra) without really thinking, but I then thought perhaps I'd like to change. I remember in Wings of Liberty, when given the choice between two missions, the second one would still be there when you completed the first. Is this the same in Heart of the Swarm? After I complete the Ice world, can I still get to the other (lava) world?


How to quickly select other weapon for a slot in Team Fortress 2?

I often want to select a different weapon in a slot, but often I'm too lazy, or don't have time to go to the menu and do it. For example, when I play as Demoman, if I want to quickly get to the capture point, I use Splendid Screen, but if I defend something, I need Scottish Resistance. I was wondering if there is some kind of console command that I could bind to a key to change a weapon selection quickly. This would be especially interesting to use in class-specific config files, such as _demoman.cfg_


Is there any reliable way to get the Dead Center - Mall stairwell second floor shortcut

On the Dead Center - Mall portion, is their any way to reliably get the shortcut to the 2nd story toy store window exit? Anything in particular that the director modifies this based on? ![Dead Center Stairwell shortcut](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YAA4Bl.jpg) ![Dead Center toy store exit](http://i.stack.imgur.com/guPh2.jpg)


Hi-res Achievement and Trophy Images

Hey there. I'm working on an app which uses achievement and trophy images. Are there public APIs (one for PS3 and one for Xbox 360) which I can make use of to get hold of these? I understand this is only really half related to gaming but would hugely appreciate any assistance.


How do I redownload Minecraft's binary files on a Mac?

I was trying to install a mod, but it didn't work and I deleted the mod files. I went to play Minecraft, but it just launched to a black screen. I clicked "Force Update", but Minecraft gave the following error: > Failed to Launch Fatal Error Occurred (4): /Users/(my > name)/Library/Application Support/minecraft/bin/minecraft.jar I tried deleting Minecraft and redownloading, but that didn't work, nor did waiting a day to see if the problem resolved itself. How can I redownload the files for Minecraft on Mac so I can get back to playing?


Why can't I use my great prophet to enhance my religion?

I have just bought a great Prophet in my Holy City but the 'enhance religion option' doesn't appear. Why not? What can I do to have this option? I need to enhance my religion!


How do I interact with mobs after changing game mode?

I have a problem, whenever I change from creative to survival mode, it wont let me interact with mobs, I cant attack them nor feed them.


Forge MCP Installer Stalling

Whenever I try to install Forge/MCP, it always stalls at jopt-simple-4.5.jar. No idea what is wrong I've tried over 10 times now.


NEI won't show alchemical chest recipe

I have recently got the tekkit mod for minecraft. I'm playing on the latest versions of both tekkit and minecraft. I'm using the NEI mod, and have it switched to recipe mode. Basic crafting works fine for the recipe mode, for instance I can view the recipe for an emerald transport pipe. But the alchemical chest recipe will not display. Any ideas why?


Does Packet Sniffer work inside a Titan?

I'm curious if the Packet Sniffer burn card ("You automatically generate Active Radar Pulses periodically") works inside a Titan. Ordinarily you can't activate pilot abilities inside a Titan (or you end up activating the Titan's tactical ability), but this being automatic, perhaps? It would be helpful when doing Last Titan Standing maps with my friend to see what building pesky pilots on foot might be hiding in.


Barb Whirlwind not procing 'On Melee' Effects

![Melee attacks throw piercing axe](http://i.imgur.com/RcuwWyQ.png) I've noticed that "On Hit" effects proc any time an enemy is hit with a spell of any kind. I guessed that 'On Melee Attack" would be similar, but only when the attack is made with a melee weapon. This seems to be true since the axe procs off spells such as HotA and Seismic Slam, though they still have AOE attributes caused by a melee swing. However the axes do not proc when using the Whirlwind ability, is Whirlwind not considered a melee attack?


Can you land an asteroid?

I did it. I "docked" with an asteroid using the "Klaw" and changed it's orbit. Now it has a non-escape trajectory. But now I'm wondering... can I de-orbit it and land it safely on Kerbin? ![Asteroid](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ah2Si.jpg) If I dock a ship with a lot of parachutes, could I land on an asteroid and bring it back to Kerbin and the chutes should be able to stop it, right? I read here that they can burn up or de-spawn in atmosphere so I want to know if anyone has done it...


If I don't choose to prestige, can I still gain experience?

After reaching level 80 and earning enough XP to prestige (81?), what happens if I chose not to prestige? Do I continue to rack up or accumulate XP (that can be seen when I eventually prestige) or am I stagnant at the max XP cap for the first set of ranks? I understand that guns will continue to level and that I can unlock titles and such, which is partly why I'm holding off leveling, I am close to finishing a challenge on the MK14 and don't want to lose my progress.


PVP Power / Resilence for Hunter

First of all, sorry about my English. I'm new at PVP and I need help about PVP stats. Which stat is better for a Hunter; PVP Power or Resilience ? Noxxic says PVP Power is better but Askmrrobot is suggesting me Resilience gems. What should I do ? Thanks


How to pick up the walkie talkie in Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 3?

I am stuck at the quick time event where Clem has to pick up the walkie talkie. I see two brackets moving towards each other, yet I forgot what to do for those quick time events. How to pick up the walkie talkie?


Play other Campaigns/Game Modes online

When I chose "Online" in Broforce, I can not chose any game mode or levels. However, in the main menu, I can chose in between several game modes (Campaign, Rally, Deathmatch) and custom levels. I can play these levels offline (even with more than one player at one PC). Is there any way to play them online?


How does Damage over Time (DoT) interact with Centaur Warrunner's return skill?

Centaur Warrunner has a passive ability, "Return": > Centaur Warrunner immediately counters every attack, damaging the attacker > based on a percentage of Centaur's strength.   >  Base Damage: 16/18/20/22   >  Bonus Damage as Percent of Centaur Warrunner's Strength: 26%/34%/42%/50% Source: http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Centaur_Warrunner If an enemy hero uses a DoT ability, does Return activate on each instance of damage and do "returned" damage to the caster?


What is this game with skeletal characters?

I've forgotten the name of the pictured game. Do you know it? ![game screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LAm3r.jpg)


Are the letters shown in the Dwarf Fortress loading screen random?

When you load up something in DF, there is a point where a bunch of colored letters are shown. I was wondering if each individual letter actually means something, or is it just random space filler until it reaches 100%.   Screenshot – click the image below to view the original, full-sized image: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CDN2ol.jpg)


If I play Fallout 3 via Steam, will I still be able to obtain Live achievements?

Since Steam usually has it's own achievements system and there is no mention of it on the page of the game, is it still possible to obtain Live achievements, or are they not availble in the steam version? If you still can get them, how do you enable it to get them?


How do I get Duke Nukem 3D to run under Windows-XP?

I was hoping that the answers to a previous question would provide a generic solution, but it appears not. What do I need to do and/or install to get this game working?


What different kinds of dragons are there in Skyrim?

I've encountered regular dragons of different color and skill, such as ice or fire breath, but I've also encountered Blood Dragons. Are new types appearing as i gain levels? Or does it relate to the main quest?


Starcraft 2 scoring: Why am I ranked last in this game

![screenshot:](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vGk3y.png) I'm the last player in this game. How did it calculate the ranking? So we lost the game and I didn't kill any buildings but how am I ranked even lower than the other guys in my team? Is it purely based on the 4 presented numbers or there are other invisible factors?


Is there any way to play Bukkit plugins in Single Player without having to make my own server?

I'm just wondering if there was any way I could install this mod into my single player minecraft client so that I would be able to play a singleplayer world with this mod.


"Moral Victory" Trophy Prologue Knockout

There is a trophy/achievement in Thief called "Moral Victory" with the description "Finish the game without a single kill or knockout". Does the tutorial knockout in the prologue not count towards this, or is there a way in the prologue to avoid the knockout?


Turtle refusing to go up

My turtles are not going up in computercraft. The version is 1.6. It's saying: > false movement obstructed


Cave story+: is the best ending possible in easy mode?

I have encountered contradicting information on this matter when browsing the internet. Some sources say: > Booster 0.8: Received from the professor in the labyrinth, if you follow his > downward path. Click jump two times to fly. **Note: Unable to upgrade to > Booster 2.0 on easy mode in Cave Story+.** However, other sources state: > You basically need two things to get the Best Ending. **You need the Booster > 2.0** and you need Curly. Does that mean that the best ending cannot be accesed in easy mode?


Why does Braid forget that I bought the full version?

I bought Braid for the Xbox 360 arcade about a year ago. I wanted to play it again, but when I selected it from the game library and launched, the game thinks it's in trial mode. How do I get Braid to remember that I bought the full version?


Can I buy the expansions from Steam if my copy of Sims 3 wasn't bought from Steam?

I already own Sims 3 and Sims 3 Generations after buying them from Best Buy and Walmart. If I want to buy other expansions through the Steam sales, do I have to rebuy these two in order to play them? Or will they work with the Sims 3 games that I already own?


Why can't my Xbox One gaming rig allow installing Windows 8 software?

This may be off-topic for this particular board but I couldn't find a better one and a question I had was bothering me. I am looking at purchasing some new PC games to play but my gaming PC is outdated. I don't want to drop another $1k + to play games after just purchasing an Xbox One (gaming computer basically) Why CAN'T I install Windows 8-compatible games on it? Why restrict it to only Win8 apps? Assuming that if Xbox One can run Windows 8 apps it has everything there necessary to install other software that they are just restricting content.


Difference between Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 4 Premium Edition

so what's the difference between both the battlefield editions? In gamestop here in Ireland they're selling BF4 for €59.99 and BF4 Premium edition for €65.99. For the purpose of my question lets label Battlefield 4 Premium edition "BF4P". So my question to you is what does BF4P have instead of the normal one? Does it just give me premium or does it even grant me that?


On what should I rely to time links in the Street Fighter 4 Series?

Street Fighter 4 Series has different kind of links, depending of the frames to perform the following action. The hardest ones being 1-frame links. There are different techniques to stretch this frame window (e.g. plinking, double tapping etc.) but still you need to know when to push the buttons. A link depends on the recovery frames of the 1st move and the startup frames of the 2nd move. You have to execute the 2nd move when the 1st recovery frame starts. But how do I know when a character (e.g. Ryu) stops performing a move and starts the recovery phase? I know several approaches but somehow they are all not that reliable.   * Listening to the sound, and getting a feeling (not accurate)   * Looking at animations (does not work that good, because of different delays of TVs / monitors)   * Looking at recovery highlighting of opponent on his health bar   * Disregard any kind of timing approaches and keep trying until muscle memory remembers the timing So my question is: Is there some kind of reliable trigger to know when to start linking or does it just boil down to experience and muscle memory?


How do I get started in Virtonomics?

I'm slowly but surely falling for Virtonomics, but I haven't found yet a good tutorial or help site (yes, there is a wiki but it's a bit lacking insofar as helping one move his first steps). Are there any suggestions or tutorials available to help learn this game?


How to do some Combat Runs when starting out as a Humble Trader?

So I just started playing X3: Terran Conflict and decided to start out as a Humble Merchant. I get dropped out in space. nice! I notice the Argon Flight School Buster; a flight school, how very nice! I learn how to control my ship, dock and undock at a station, and now it is time for some combat runs. Our lovely instructor has dropped some Debris for me to shoot down, and I proceed to move towards it, target it and trying to shoot it, only to have nothing happening. I check my ship again, and notice there is totally no weaponry installed. NOT NICE! So, where can I get my first weapon so i can continue learning how to control my ship.


Can I sell my premium Minecraft account?

I'd like to try out the premium version of Minecraft on a friend's recommendation, but I might lose interest quickly. Can I sell my account later on if I lose interest? Or give my user details away?


Firefall's tutorial: Is it possible to replay it?

So my friend wanted me to play Firefall with him, and I set up a character and burned through the tutorial really quickly, without learning much. It was all good when I was just following him around shooting stuff, I didn't really learn anything about the game or what/how to do things. So I would like to go back and replay the tutorial, and hopefully learn what the hell it is I'm supposed to be doing. But on the charater select screen and in-game menu there seems to be no option to replay the tutorial (nor create a new character and start again). Is there a way to replay it?


Does CoD: Modern Warfare mix players from every console (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)?

I bought CoD: Modern Warfare not long ago (pretty late to the party), and while I do find it enjoyable, the online multiplayer experience has mostly been me dying over and over again. I somehow feel my opponents have superhuman abilities. I can't turn and aim as fast and accurately as my death view shows my opponents do (then again, maybe I just suck). So, my question is, does the online multiplayer mix console gamers with PC gamers (whom I think have an advantage in terms of control)?


Can I complete Head of State if I completed Take It Back! while the slaves were on their way? (Broken Steel installed)

Just before going on with the Liberty Prime attack on the purifier, I did part of the Head of State quest, killing the slavers at the Lincoln Memorial and setting the slaves from the Temple of the Union on their way. I know they take a couple of days to get to the Memorial, so in order to "kill time" I completed the Take It Back! quest in the meanwhile... I have Broken Steel installed, so I can continue playing, but when I go to the Memorial, the slaves are not there yet, even though a couple of weeks are supposed to have passed. Is there any way to complete the Head of State quest?


Rearranging skills on the action bar

Is there a way to move your skills around on your action bar? Everytime I try to move them it just tries to perform the action.


What's so Great About Heroes?

I've obviously picked up on the fact that becoming a "Hero" in Die2Nite generates a wealth of new options for the player. "Heroic Actions" that can be used outside the town walls are arguably the most useful of these. Can someone give me a complete list of all of the possibilities that _can_ be gained from becoming a hero?


Where can I find Hisser DNA Level IV?

I was searching for Hissers all Day but did not find any. In what Areas can I find enough Hissers (spawns while thumping or in vicinity ) to farm for a Hisser DNA Level IV which I need to build a Turret II? Please provide Screenshots of the map if possible.


Is it worth it to dual wield submachine guns?

Using the Kiparis (or any other SMG for that matter), is it efficient (or at least balanced) to use the Dual Wield attachment? Is the extra firepower worth the loss in accuracy? I ask this because I don't usually see other players using it, and that makes me think it's probably under-balanced.


What do I lose if I am attacked?

In Castle Clash, if another player attacks my castle and destroys everything, what do I lose? Do I lose my heroes, my buildings, my money, or some combination of those?


Demon Defence Exchange button?

On the start screen of Demon Defence there is a Exchange button and the description is: > Exchange Gems:   >  Input your code, get gems Where do I get the codes from?


Why is Far Cry 3 Z93 sniper not visible in shop?

I started playing far cry and in the weapons shop I don't see the Z93 .50 cal sniper. Any idea why?


Where to look which Pokémon are banned in rated matchmaking?

I'm currently building a team for competitive use. I want to use the ingame matchmaking of the Pokémon XY games (Battle Zone). I know Pokémons can be banned for reasons, therefore I didn't build a legendary into my team. But in unranked games (never tried ranked before) I often see them. As it's unranked, I use this fact as an excuse, it's a fun mode. But are they actually banned in ranked? I know there is a Tier list for XY on Smogon, but I guess it doesn't cover the ingame matchmaking. **Are there Pokémon banned in ranked matchmaking and if so, is there a list of Pokémons/items/abilities listed to look at?**


How do I move the Long Gui?

I'm on the Archylte Steppe in ???AF, and I'm supposed to defeat some dragon- like monster that's causing storms, but it's being blocked by a Long Gui. Noel suggested going back to the village to ask how to move it, but no one seems to want to talk except the lady that's offering to explain the weather device again. How am I supposed to do this? I tried fighting it, but that went very, very poorly.


Does Twin Shadows seek stealthed champions?

The new Season 3 item Twin Shadows has the following active:               Unique Active: Hunt - Summons 2 invulnerable ghosts for 6 seconds to seek the      two nearest enemy champions. If they touch an enemy champion, they slow his      movement speed by 40% and reveal him for 2.5 seconds. 120 second cooldown.      I just tried it in a game, and it revealed a Garen who was hiding in some brush, previously out of my vision. The active states that it seeks the two nearest enemy champions, revealing them on contact. Does this include stealthed champions?


Bitizen Store Restock

So I just discovered the bitizen store and was excited to see you can unlock scenes more easily this way. I used the Chadra Fan to unlock the Holonet Cineplex and then tried to use Mon Calamari to unlock the Mon Cala Aquarium. I "missed" because my elevator is too fast and now he's gone from the store. Is there any way to get him back? Will the store restock ever?


How can I get the achievement "So Much Blood"?

The achievement "So Much Blood" requires you to gunzerk for a full 90 seconds. I want to know what skills I need to put points into to accomplish this. I would also like to know what is the best way to get the achievement.


Can legendary effects trigger on different classes?

Vigilance has a chance on being hit to cast Inner Sanctuary, which is a Monk skill. Could this effect trigger if I'm not playing a Monk? What about other legendary items with seemingly class-specific effects? Some weapons with class skills:   * Skywarden   * Blade of Prophecy   * Wizardspike   * Odyn Son


Where do I put my downloaded Trackmania maps so I can play them?

I recently downloaded a few extra maps for the free version Trackmania, called _Trackmania Nations Forever_. Where should i put these maps so that i can access them from within the game (through the browse option). I will also like to host them in a LAN environment.


What's "Signature Edition"?

I intend to pre-order Assassin's Creed: Revelations from GameStop, the title was followed by "Signature Edition". What does it mean? And, why can't I pre- order digital version (so I can download it and all the bonus), GameStop says it's not available in my location (Vietnam). But I can still pre-order non- Digital version.


What value does Starcraft 2 mouse sensitivity refer to?

In Starcraft 2 I can set my mouse sensitivity to some percentage value. What does 100% mean? Is 100% my Desktop mouse sensitivity or the fastest possible speed for my mouse? I want to have the exact same speed as I have on my Desktop.


Can I enable popups for multiplayer in Civilization IV?

I just played my first multiplayer game of Civilization IV with a friend who was playing for the first time. When I played single player, there were a lot of useful popups telling me when something happened for the first time, e.g when I had   * connected a luxury/food/strategic resource to my trade network    * reached 0.5/1/2 millions population   * built a wonder   * researched a technology In the multiplayer game (LAN between us two and AIs), neither of us got any popups. Is there any way to enable them?


How to extract audio files from Diablo 3 installation?

I love Diablo 3 music (who doesn't) and I would like to extract the audio tracks from my installed files and listening to with an external music player, for my pleasure. Is it possible in some way?


How do I know what time it is?

There are various events in the Witcher 2 which requires me to drop by a location by, say, 21:00hr. How do I know what it is now in the game? There's an icon next to the radar, but it doesn't give the exact time.


My joystick is not working in FIFA 11 when playing

My vinyson joystick not working when I am trying to play the match, but it works outside of the game when I am selecting menu etc. I think I am doing something wrong. I am very new to this joystick stuff.


Does the chosen chassis affect the available job offers?

I've seen this question, which has no accepted answer, it is implied that the cabin size is only a visual change and doesn't affect the gameplay. But this is about the chassis. I've seen screenshots of trailers that (from the looks of it) just wouldn't fit on a 4x2 truck. So I'm wondering, if you refit a truck from 4x2 to a 6x2 or 6x4 do you only have the downside of the reduced tank capacity? Or do you gain anything, like the ability to tow larger trailers with more valuable goods?


How do I fly an "excellent mission"?

After one level of Freespace 2's main campaign where I completed all my objectives, I was told that I had "flown an excellent mission" when I clicked on the Recommendations button. However, on other levels even when I complete all the objectives successfully I'm simply told that there are "no recommendations for me". How do I earn this praise? Will this affect the dialogue I read post-mission and/or the missions I play?


Increase Hero Damage or Weapon Damage?

So common sense would tell me that Hero Damage would increase my damage more then basic Weapon Damage can i get some light shed on this?


How do I beat Galactus?

I've managed to get to the final boss in offline mode pretty easily, but Galactus is just kicking my butt. I don't even quite know if my attacks are doing damage at all, and he usually wipes me out in 1-2 hits. Since he isn't like a standard fight (as he's HUGE), the usual tricks doesn't that well on him. What are some common strategies I should be looking out for when fighting him?


How do I come back after falling behind in levels?

Over the last few days, I have had games, where I fall behind in Hero levels, due to teammates playing badly and feeding the enemy heroes. This outcome makes it difficult to get back into the game. **What is the best way to deal with such a situation, in regard to get make your Hero able to stand up to the enemy heroes?** _EDIT: I usually play a Nuker, such as Lion._


How are race/class combinations unlocked in Mass Effect 3 multiplayer?

This ME3 wiki page has a list of possible race/class combinations, but by default only the human options are available. **How are the other races unlocked?**


What is friendship affinity?

The Summoner class has one or two skills about increasing friendship affinity, and I've also seen one or two messages about affinity increases after summoning a Friend. What is are the benefit and effects of affinity, and what actions will increase it?


Can you use single player mods on multiplayer?

I am wondering if two people have the same _single player mods_ on a Minecraft SMP server, will they be able to use them as if they were a server mod? For instance if we were the only ones on the server and we both had aircraft mod, could we build aircrafts?


How do you stop vines from spreading?

Its annoying me because I built a room surrounding my city and the vines still came in. The same thing happened to my friends city too. My friend covered a house in vines and it spread to our houses. Help!


What determines how much experience a champion receives?

How is experience gain determined when killing minions and/or other champions? Does last hitting change experience? Distance from minions? Is experience for champion kills handled the same way?


Is it possible to change the Field of View (FOV) in Dead Island?

The default Field of View in Dead Island is quite cramped, and even though I'm not prone to motion sickness, I tend to get a headache when I play the game as a result. I went through the options, but there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the FOV. Is there a workaround or a solution that would let me fix the FOV?


In Black Ops II zombies, what are the differences between public match and custom games? The main difference that I know is that in custom match, randoms cannot search your game as in public match, but friends can join a game in progress. Here are the descriptions in the zombies multiplayer menu:   * Public match: > Find and team up with fellow survivors to fight against unending waves of > the undead, post to leaderboards, and review slaying stats.   * Custom games: > You make the rules! Play with fellow survivors and team up to fight unending > waves of the undead. Do custom games have the same leaderboards as public match? The custom games description excludes mentioning leaderboards and stats.


How do Enchants work?

I don't understand how I can take a +51 health Enchant level 15-25 and put it on my level 24 pauldrons and only get +20 health out of it. If someone can explain or reference a good explanation as to how this is determined I would be very grateful.


How does Europa Universalis 4 handle the time speed in multiplayer?

I played only the demo of EU4, and I'm wondering how the real time aspect works in the full game, in a multiplayer game. Is it a fixed speed, set on the beginning?   Or is it adapting to what players want on the fly (for example going at the lowest speed requested, like Imperium Galactica 2)?


Can't open a passage in Tomb of the Lost Adventurer

There is a passage blocked by a makeshift concrete wall inside the Tomb of the Lost Adventurer. When I am close to it, I get the notification that I'm missing some gear required to open this passage. What do I need to open it and where do I get it?


How to be more crafty?

I am trying crafting some potions, but the game says that I am not yet crafty enought to craft that craft. Where I can see how crafty I am and how to become more crafty?


How do I execute well-timed taunt kills?

I want to know if TF2 taunt kills can be done during the heat of battle. I have looked it up TF2 wiki but I cannot find anything satisfactory. The closest thing is a YT demo of a Scout stunning a Sniper, pointing to the sky and then kill him with a bat. Any videos of live game taunt kills would be nice. Thanks.


How do grass seeds work?

The description for grass seeds is very awkward: > Grass that makes fodder for farm animals. Can harvest with sickle 2 days > after sowing for 1 month. I'm really not sure what this means. Does it mean I can harvest it ever 2 days after sowing it for a month? That I can harvest it only 2 days for a month?


Why are animals not following me when I'm holding wheat?

I'm holding wheat and they won't follow me. Why not? I'm sticking it right in their faces and they are not taking it and it's bothering me. Why is this happening?


Antichamber Demo closes unexpectedly

I downloaded the demo to make sure the game will run on my PC before I buy it, and (not so) surprisingly, it does not. After starting up the demo, I see a spash screen, then the usual windows "xxx.exe closed unexpectedly" error. I'm using `Windows XP Service Pack 3`. The demo I downloaded is from here. Error log file ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5B2le.png) On a different computer, I get an error pointing to `nvtt.dll` instead of `kernel32.dll`, which seems to be an Nvidia related dll, which is not surprising, because it runs on an nvidia graphichs card. Inside a version of the game I downloaded using my friend's steam account, I managed to get a different log file with this other machine, available here.


How do I get through the south exit from Laying The Foundation?

In the room _Laying The Foundation_ I have been through every exit I could find/reach, but the map still shows that I have not taken the exit to the south. There is an area in the center of the room with those flying ball things, but I have never managed to get inside. So how _do_ I reach the south exit? ![http://i.stack.imgur.com/n5fTo.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dZzHV.jpg)


Why do people use Echoing Fury as offhand?

I've seen a few people(WW Barbarians) with Echoing Fury as their offhand weapon, even though their main hand had less damage than Echoing Fury. And as I know(correct me if I'm wrong please), tornado from Sprint uses damage of your main hand weapon. So, why do people use Echoing Fury as their offhand weapon when it has more damage than their main hand weapon


If I give my wife an item I intend for her to use, how can I be sure she won't sell it?

I married Lydia and since she's also a follower, I occasionally give her weapons and armor for use when we're adventuring. Does the game keep track of the difference between things I sell her (I.e. "What have you got for sale?" Option) vs things I place in her inventory? ("I need to trade some items with you.") When I put items in her inventory, I noticed some showed up for sale in her store, but when I sold her items, they simply disappeared.


What is the Dragonfire scorestreak and how do I use it?

I haven't had the game long and have only been playing online multiplayer so far. I just earned the Dragonfire scorestreak but I dont know how to use it. Everytime I tried with the conventional method of pressing right on the d-pad, it just kept saying that I couldn't use that here. I tried it inside, outside, against the floor, against a wall, against a vehicle... nothing! Anybody know how I am supposed to use it?


Skeleton Mob Spawners

I'm currently making an XP farm for my world and I want to know out of curiosity, how long does the mob spawner take to spawn a group mobs?


How do they know I changed time in settings in Sworcery?

There is a way to "cheat" in order to alter moon phase in the game, by adjusting settings. If you do, you will only get 99% completion rate, or so people say. I have yet to play through the game. (Currently waiting for next dark moon phase) How do they know I fiddled with settings? I'm an iOS app dev myself and unless they use internet to check the time with a 3rd party source, either their own server or another time server, I don't see how they could pull that cheat- catching off. details here: How long does a specific moon last during Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?


How can I get access to the DLC cars?

As part of pre-ordering Grid 2 on Steam, I got the following day one DLC packs;   * Headstart Pack   * McLaren Racing Pack   * GTR Racing Pack With these DLCs I'm supposed to get immediate access to a variety of new cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT and McLaren MP4-12C GT3 however all of the races at the beginning of the game are locking me in to using a Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special. Do I have to unlock these cars somehow or am I missing something that is resulting in me being limited to only using this car?


Strategy for achieving Romeo, Alpha, Delta (Fly over 5KM)?

What are some strategies for completing the Romeo, Alpha, Delta (Fly over 5KM) achievement in Jetpack Joyride? Looking for specific gadget combinations, utilities used, jetpacks and/or attire equipped (if they make a difference), and general strategy.


Over what distance will one coal power a Minecart with Furnace?

When I use Minecarts, I hate having to use Powered Rails to move them. I would like to use a Minecart with Furnace to push my Minecarts, but I don't know how much fuel I'll need. How far can a Minecart with Furnace go using one piece of coal?


If I make it with Thane in the hospital, will that hurt my chances of getting back with Liara?

In Mass Effect 1, I got dirty with Liara. In Mass Effect 2, for lack of any better options, I bumped uglies with Thane. (Really, the choices for Femshep weren't that great in ME2.) Now, Mass Effect 3 is here and although I told Liara that things are over between Thane and myself, I've run into Thane in the hospital, and may have "accidentally" clicked the paragon option to kiss Thane and then again "accidentally" clicked the dialog choice telling him to "take me to bed or lose me forever." Don't judge! It's the end of the world as we know it -- that should be free license to sleep around! Anyway, will my little fling with Thane prevent me from getting jiggy with Liara again? (In truth, I'd rather tango with Traynor, but I don't know if that would count towards the paramour achievement.)


Who is the Illusive Man?

As a new player of Mass Effect 3, having not played the previous games, I'm rather confused by the appearance of 'The Illusive Man' in an early cutscene. He's been mentioned quite a bit in dialog since then, too. Clearly he is quite integral to the plot, but Mass Effect 3 doesn't give him any introduction, who is he?


What upgrades are available at the upgrade terminal near Glyph in Liara's Room?

I've been advised by Glyph when new upgrades arrive at the terminal in Liara's room and thus far each has offered a choice of two benefits that I have to choose between. What are the upgrades that are available? Do they transfer in NG+ so that I could theoretically double up on the bonus or pick the other option?


How do I maneuver the jet?

I sometimes get to fly the jet on BF3 near the end of the round, and I almost always fly it out of range of the battlefield and die. How do I turn the bird? It seems to have a mind of its own. I have been trying the maneuver with the keys ` A `, ` D ` and the arrow keys `← `, `→ ` in combination with `↑ ` and `↓ `.


In Mass Effect 3, What are the Race/Class Combinations & Hidden Bonus ones?

**Multiplayer Related Question** I am unable to access any Mass Effect 3 Wikia pages from my internet as it is restriction due to a work gateway, however I was discussing something with a few collegues of mine. We were wondering what Class/Race combinations are available on ME3 multiplayer. And hidden ones? or example: I know the soldier has Male Human, Female Human, Turian, Krogan and a bonus Soldier from battlefield 3. Could someone give the the information here instead of directing me to a Wikia?


Can you upgrade normal to collector's edition

I have been playing SWTOR since launch but I have now just seen a local game store selling collector's edition boxes for cheap (comparatively). I'm tempted to buy one but I wouldn't really want a second account, I'd just want to upgrade my current account to a collector's edition one. Does anybody know if it is possible to use the collector's edition key in some way to upgrade a normal pre-order account (the only bonus I have is the colour crystal, nothing else).


Why can't I target the reaper?

I'm fighting Geth, and I'm at the part where I have a targeting device and I have to 'target the reaper' All that happens is after a few seconds the reaper shoots me, I die. When I try and fire the device, all I get is a sort of impotent clicking noise, nothing happens. I've retried this 10 second 'mission' over and over, but I can't work out what to do, I always just get shot and die. What am I doing wrong?


Do you get more Experience on higher difficulties?

I noticed you seem to get more XP from Medi-gel pickups in Hardcore mode compared to regular mode. Do you get more XP in single player mode when you're on higher difficulties?


Is it possible to hack into `logs-gdb.com`?

In **Hacker Evolution Duality** , there is a server in Australia named `logs- gdb.com` with **32 firewall** and **5 integrity**. The objective is to destroy it, but with enough upgrades, is it possible to hack into it instead?


Remove "Set Optimal Settings" message

How can I get rid of the message that pops up sometimes when starting Call of Duty 4 - Multiplayer? > Your computer appears to have changed since the last time you ran Call of > Duty 4: Modern Warfare.   >  Would you like the game to configure itself optimally for your new > hardware? > > This is recommended for most people.   >  It will change your system settings but not your controls. ![Popup message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6HMUN.png) I have tried these different solutions, none of them works:   * Remove the lines corresponding to the message in the `C:\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare\localization.txt` file: ![Screenshot of localization.txt file](http://i.stack.imgur.com/j2Pll.png)   * Make the `config_mp.cfg` file flagged as read-only (it was originally).   * Make the `config_mp.cfg` file _not_ flagged as read-only. I have a sense that this message is linked to the `sys_configSum` variable located in the `config_mp.cfg` file, because sometimes this variable is equal to `"0"`, and some other times to `"4379996"`, but I can't figure why it changes. Any other ideas? PS: I do _not_ use Steam.   PPS: The `config_mp.cfg` file is located under `C:\Users\\[user]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare\players\profiles\\[profile]` for me.


How do I get more tips in Tiny Tower?

Occasionally when I deliver someone to a floor via elevator they'll tip me one Bux. It can be difficult to stop the elevator exactly at the proper floor without any downward elevator adjustments, but it feels like I get tips more often when I get it just right. That said, I don't get tipped _every_ time I get it perfect. Am I just making it up or does one really get more tips for delivering customers to the proper floors with perfect accuracy?


Can't continue College of Winterhold quest, Mirabelle won't give next stage

I am at level 56 and erased all my previous saves so going back is not an option. In the college of Winterhold I started the main quest line early on, at level 12. I went up to _'Hitting the Books'_ and stopped for a while, then went back at level 40ish and did _'Good Intentions'_. But after the Archmage died in _'Containment'_ , Mirabelle won't give me the rest of the quest. She was outside instead of inside when she told me to look for him and I can't do the rest of the main quest chain for it. I have done every other guild but the college and refuse to start over.


Is there any point getting an S rank in all story battles?

I've recently played through all story battles in Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 a second time in order to unlock titles number 67 and 76 (as per this FAQ, see "Which name Shall I Use?"). While doing so, I've managed to get an S rating in all battles except for the very last one, where you fight an awakened Killer Bee. Since the AI is pretty brutal by this point and you are at a severe disadvantage, I haven't managed to get more than a B. So is there any point to getting S on all story battles other than feeling good about yourself?


How to buy Benefactor Schafter

I want to buy a Benefactor Schafter in Offline mode (so I won't lose the car if I destroy it). I can't find it on the both Online Shops for cars. Is there any way to buy the car?


How does the corruption sigil in Lichdom:Battlemage work?

After receiving ice, fire, and kinesis, all of which I have learned how they work, I chose my fourth sigil, corruption. The only problem is, I have no idea how it works. I tried crafting a few things and then using them, but it seems like there is literally 0 damage being dealt. How does corruption work? This is for a pre-alpha game called Lichdom: Battlemage, in case anyone was wondering.


Does Akarat's Champion death-preventing effect actually work or is it bugged?

I am trying to find out if I can rely on the death-preventing effect of Akarat's Champion. I have read in several places online that it is possibly bugged, and it seemed to have been confirmed. However, I am thinking that perhaps it worked for them, but it wore off right when they died and made it seem like it didn't work. Can anyone confirm whether this is a bug or not? Several links pertaining to this discussion are below. http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/22c8tg/crusader_akarats_champion_game_breaking_thorns_bug/ http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/crusader-the-church- of-zakarum/83448-akarats-champion-bug http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/crusader-the-church- of-zakarum/87084-akarats-champion Several others as well.


Similar heroes/champions to Kennen (from League of Legends) in DOTA2?

The character Kennen really agreed with me in League of Legends. Now that I'm starting to play DOTA2, are there any equivalents? **Edit**   I play him usually as AP but very aggressively (harassing)...


How can I have different Audio output for Steam Voice chat?

I was playing Portal 2 today and I wanted to have in-game audio (environmental sounds) through my main desktop speakers, while having my voice chat output to my headset. I couldn't find the setting to change my default output speakers for voice-chat... I ended up having to put all audio through my headset. Is there any way I can set output voice to my headset and leave ingame audio to my main speakers?


Prothean rifle in Multiplayer

If you have the DLC 'From Ashes', is it possible to get the Prothean particle rifle in one of the multiplayer item packs or no? In other terms, can you get this weapon in the multiplayer? Also, if you can, is it considered a rare item or a uncommon one?)


Kinect microphone turning off when second player signs in

My boyfriend and I are playing COD online with two other friends. When he is using the Kinect's microphone to chat, and I turn on a second controller and sign in, the Kinect's microphone gets turned off. However, if go into Chat & IM, it says the mic is on. What is going on? We can hear our friends but they cannot hear us. Also, there is a red X over the little mic symbol next to our names.


Playing Counter Strike 1.6 on Wirless LAN

We have a LAN made up of multiple computers connected via Wifi and we use to play CS on this LAN, there is a proxy server (SQUID) between us and internet. We are unable to play CS multiplayer any more now. Have they blocked the ports with proxy server? If so what can we do? Search for open ports http://superuser.com/questions/421030/find-ports-not-blocked-by-proxy-server ?


How to prevent Silverfish from melding into blocks

In normal Minecaft with no gamerules changed, silverfish have the capability to meld with existing stone, stone brick or cobble to turn that block into an egg block. If I were to use silverfish in an adventure map but prevent silverfish from "melding" back into the blocks, how would I do this? (I've already tried gamerule mobGriefing)


How many traitors and detectives are there?

So I know how much traitors and detectives are there is decided by the number of players on the server. But how big is the share of players that are traitors or detectives?


How to display console output in Counter Strike: Source?

Is it possible to display console output somewhere at the top of the screen, for example? I use console `echo` command sometimes and it display something to console. But to see what was displayed I have to open console `~` and then close it. But I want to see what was echoed immediately. I want to achieve something like on the screen shot below: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SvCeP.jpg) Red text says: **This is the console output. Everything in console I want to see here. How can I accomplish that?**


What Activities can I solo in WvW?

I enjoy the WvW combat, but sometimes I can only get on for an hour or less. What WvW activities can be soloed and still help the realm's standing?


Is my relationship level affected by only my actions?

In SimCity Social, you have a relationship type (good or bad) and level. I have noticed that the relationship type can be changed by the other party. For example, if I visit someone's city and remain neutral, after they visit me, it's possible for my relationship with them to become good or bad. I've also noticed that my persistent positive actions in an unfriendly city was able to change our relationship to good, visible on both of our UIs. However, how far does this go? Does this only apply to changing the relationship type? Does it also apply to relationship levels (i.e. from Frenemies to Enemies)? What about experience points towards each level (shared between both parties rather than individual values)?


Why are droid parts so rare?

I've been saving up all my credits to outfit some of my companions and I've noticed that droid parts seem to be really rare in the game. Why is this? I thought that a crafting profession could make parts? At the moment I'm getting by using the mission reward items.


Differentiate between data tags in custom villager trading

How do/can I make it so that when making custom villager summon commands to spawn in villagers with certain trades such as this one:               /summon Villager ~ ~1 ~ {Offers:{Recipes:[{buy:{id:5,Damage:2,Count:4},sell:{id:5,Damage:4,Count:12}}]}}      So that these villagers can differentiate between data tags, durabilities, etc...? This command (just an example) is supposed to trade 4 birch planks for 10 acacia planks -- but you can in fact put in ANY 4 planks to get the acacia planks (including acacia planks). How do/can I make it so that the villager is strict in only allowing birch planks for trade?


Do all townies share the locker?

This little locker is awesome, multiple pages of items and three areas to store things in.. But is this shared with other people who live in my town? IE: If I make a second character and move them into town, do they get their own locker inventory or do they share mine?


Dwarf Fortress Abandons Shops Everywhere

I've generated 5 worlds with histories spanning from 1000,1500,2000,2500, and 3000 years. When I get onto adventure mode and find the capitals, all of them, have 80% abandoned shops. Is this normal, and is there a way to change this?


Do any weapons do extra damage against the final boss?

Dragons that breath fire are weak against ice, and dragons that breath ice are weak against fire. Alduin breathes both though. Is anything "super effective" against him?


What are the origins of the character names in Bioshock?

After reading the "bookshelf" xkcd comic, I am considering the influences of "Atlas shrugged" by Ayn Rand on the character names of Bioshock: there is an Atlas, and Andrew Ryan is almost an anagram of Ayn Rand. Are there additional inspirations for the character names? Have these inspirations been documented by the game developer?


What's Silver for?

I found silver, and while it seems to be used in the Factorization mod, the Silver entry in the Factorization wiki is missing. What's it for?


Any gag items in water level?

Partway through the water level (Act 4 Chapter 6) the sub encounters turbulence and gets swept up along with trees, mines, and other debris. I _thought_ I saw something like a toilet or kitchen sink but looking at other player videos, it appears it might have just been a tree. Are there any gag items or easter eggs that float past the submarine?


How do I choose the order in which my blockers are chosen?

Under normal circumstances, an attacker can be blocked by multiple blockers. However, I have not been able to find an explicit way to choose which blocker I can pick to be the cannon fodder. For example, when I block a 3/4 creature with a 2/2 and a 3/2 creature, logic dictates that I should choose to block with the 2/2 first, so that my 3/2 would survive; the game quite often disagrees by picking the stronger of the two to block first. Is there a definite way to make this happen?


What is the best tactics for dealing with Slylandro Probes at the start?

Is there a good way of dealing with Slylandro Probes at the start of Star Control 2? "Start" means: you have Precursor ship (generally very weak offensively/defensively but loaded out with engines and half-loaded with turning thrusters), with no upgrades yet; an Earth Cruiser or two; a single Spathi ship and 4 Pkunk Furies. The following tactics seem to NOT work:   1. Run away in hyperspace: "No upgrades yet" means that Probes are at least as fast as your ship is in hyperspace, so you seemingly can't outrun them without moving 100% straight line, for LONG distances (which I can't yet afford due to fuel limitations).   2. Escape every fight once it's joined Not very optimal as it costs 5 fuel per escape (and several crewmen while the probe hits you since escape isn't instantaneous).   3. Try to fight every single probe that attacks you. But how?     * your main ship The cannon is too weak and ship's turning too slow to use the main ship to fight.     * an Earth Cruiser Seems too slow to keep distance, and the probe easily evades the missiles.     * a single Spathi ship No plausible tactics I can think of     * 4 Pkunk Furies. Marginally effective, but I can't get anywhere better than trading 2-3 Furies per one probe with my tactics. NOT scalable. Please note that this question pertains to the game beginning, before you have good cannon upgrades on main ship (which is how I remember killing the probes before) and before you have enough range to go meet Slylandro.


What are the rules for Pkunk ship regeneration/resurrection?

Pkunk ships seem to have the ability to regenerate/resurrect if killed in battle. However, it seems pretty random when they do or don't regenerate. Are there specific known rules for when regeneration does/doesn't happen?


Can I lose content from gamesharing if I deactivate the other person's account?

If my friend gameshared something with me and I deactivate his account from my PS3, do I lose what he gameshared me? For instance, DLC for Black ops?


What are the differences in plot and possible endings between the Story, Action and RPG modes?

In Mass Effect 3 you can choose to play campaign in Story, Action or RPG mode. I know the difference between them is that Story focuses on plot while ignoring FPS elements; Action removes dialogue options and is focused on FPS elements; and RPG focuses on both plot and action aspects of the game. My question would be - beyond things I mentioned above, is the game customized in any other way (by selecting one of them and not others)? Is there any possible ending "locked" in a certain mode?


Is it possible to prevent the connection attempt to EA online when starting the game?

Whenever I start Mass Effect from the Xbox 360 dashboard it takes 15-30 seconds trying to connect to the EA servers. However, if I disconnect my ethernet cable it loads instantly. I am not interested in any of the Mass Effect online components. Is there anyway I can disable this "service" while remaining connected to Xbox live?


Replays freeze/don't work after upgrading to Windows 8!

Originally I ran StarCraft 2 on Windows Vista and everything worked fine. A couple of months ago, however, I upgraded my PC to Windows 8. I run Starcraft 2 without any issues, but replays now are working very bad; after 2-3 minutes of playing (usually on x2, x4, x8 speed) it hangs for a while. During the hang-time music is still playing, but the game in fact is frozen. It restores in 30-40~ seconds and after a while it hangs again. How can I solve this problem? _However, upon my upgrading to windows 8 I didn't re-install StarCraft 2. Do I need to?_


What are the advantages and disadvantages of each choice for ships doctor?

After arriving a Huerta Memorial hospital, I have a choice. I can bring my old friend Dr. Chakwas aboard the Normandy, or I can ask her to enjoy her retirement for once and bring aboard Dr. Chloe Michel to serve as my ships doctor instead. Aside from the chance at a token Paragon/Renegade doctor while trying to recruit Dr. Michel, is there any long term difference that comes from bringing one or the other of the two doctors aboard? Or are the physicians functionally interchangable?


How do I earn the "Well Done" achievement?

There is an achievement in _The Cave_ that I'm struggling with. It's called "Well Done" and the text reads thusly: > Sacrificed oneself for ultimate flavor. My first thought was getting myself burnt by the beast in the gift shop area, whilst holding a hot dog, of course. Sadly, it didn't work. Then I tried pushing the dragon's food bowl to the dragon so that he could set it, and me, on fire. Again, sadly, I was unable to push the bowl far enough. Nothing else comes to mind as potentially achievement-esque later in the game, which leaves me completely out of ideas. **How do I earn this achievement?**


How can I break a minecart with the environment without destroying it?

With the upcoming Redstone Update, I see the possibility of improving existing automated minecart station designs. One way of doing so is to vastly increase the storage capacity (or vastly reduce the required footprint) of the minecart storage area using hoppers, chests, and dispensers (or droppers, whichever is more appropriate). My problem is, how can I reliably break a (presumably empty) minecart with just the environment such that it can be sucked up by a hopper? As far as I know, anything in the environment that can break a minecart can also destroy items, meaning instead of reusing them, they simply disappear.


On the ME Drive, what do the bars mean?

There are two bars on the back of the ME Drive. What does each bar mean? ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SWlts.png)


How can I adjust the duration of each season?

Is there any way to make certain seasons last longer than others?


Is there a way to reset player stats and league in StarCraft II?

I haven't played StarCraft II for a long, long time and I would like to get back into it as a very casual player. My problem is that I played a lot before and somehow landed in diamond league. I lost all my placement matches and then about 10 more after that and I am **still** in diamond league. My performance is so bad that my opponents don't enjoy the game either. Does anybody know if there is a reset stats and league option or the best way to play against players around my skill level?


Why does Handsome Jack let me respawn?

I may have missed something in the story line but if Handsome Jack is the Hyperion leader.... and the New-U stations are hyperion controlled, why does he let me respawn? Is it due to Angel's influence over their system? _**Note:** I'm not trying to spark a debate but rather to see if I missed some information in the campaign._


Are there any bonuses for using an authenticator with your Diablo III account?

Attaching a Blizzard Authenticator to your Battle.NET account gave you some stupid Core Hound pet in _World of Warcraft_. Other than the greatly enhanced security, are there any similar (trite, cosmetic) benefits in _Diablo III_?


How to manage Disk-Utilization on a PS3?

I got a Disk-Full error on downloading a preview. How can I find out how many free capacity is on disk and how can I free it up? Is there a possibility to delete some old update files or something like that, or is there a kind of diskmanager availabe?


Set 2 buttons to same action

I wanted to use two buttons for the same action (Stop - S and Mouse 4), but I cannot find any setting to do so. Can someone point me on how to do so?


How do I stop my PS3 from making so much noise?

I believe that my PS3 is full of dust and therefore the fan goes on max as soon as I start a game. How can I get rid of the dust inside on the heat sinks and fans without destroying something?


Full-Screen Issues With Tomb Raider on PC

Every time I launch Tomb Raider, it launches in windowed mode. I have checked both full screen and exclusive fullscreen option. Resolution is 1366 x 768. What is causing this? This is my configuration:               Windows 7 64 bit     6 GB RAM     Intel Core i5 2.3GHz     Geforce GT 525M


Who are the earliest unlockable characters for each exploration power in Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes?

Which characters are the earliest to unlock for each power needed for exploration in _Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes_?


How to automatically join a squad when joining a server

When I played BF3 initially I recall always joining a squad when joining a server. I just got the first patch and I no longer do that. How do I configure Battlefield 3 such that I join a squad automatically?


How do I beat Dracul puzzle #3: Rivalry?

How can I solve the Desktop Dungeons puzzle _Rivalry_ , the 3rd puzzle of the "Fresh Blood" puzzle pack?


Are power-up purchases permanent?

In _Retro City Rampage_ are the powerups I purchase from the power up shop permanent? I know the ones I get as part of missions will expire, I'd rather not spend most of my money on them if that is the case.


What is the optimal economy layout for a no rush game in Age of Empires 3?

I always have trouble organizing my settlers in a no rush game to gather resources. So let me make a scenario. Let's say I'm playing as the french who have a max villager pop of 70, how many should I task on each resource (Assuming I have the max settler pop) How many on Food, Wood, and Gold? Same thing for the Portugese which have a 99 pop?


Can I unlock Crushing difficulty after beating the game on Normal?

In Uncharted: Golden Abyss, can I unlock Crushing difficulty if I beat the game on Normal or do I have to beat it on Hard to unlock it?


How do I zoom in with my bow?

I've started playing Skyrim again after a few months and am having some trouble with archery. I've got the Eagle Eye perk, which says I can zoom in by holding the Block button. However, I'm not sure what the Block button is. I've never used a shield in this character's life so I've never had reason to try to block before. It seems either I'm not quite doing this right, or I've got the block button remapped to an unknown key. In the Settings, however, I don't see anywhere that you can set which key to bind "Block" to, so I don't know how to check if I've remapped it. So:   1. What do you need to do to zoom in your bow?   2. How can I check which key I've got Block mapped to?


How can I diagnose/fix a Rock Band 3 MIDI controller that stopped working?

We have Rock Band 3 for Wii, with the Mad Catz Rock Band Midi-Pro Adapter, and a Yamaha P-95 keyboard. This was working _just fine_. We hadn't used the keyboard with RB3 for a while, and when we plugged it back in, no go. The buttons on the controller itself work fine to talk to the Wii and control the game. When we switch the D/K/G switch to "G" (just trying things), it blinks the S. O. S. pattern. But when it's on K, the MIDI signal light doesn't blink. (And, of course, no actual keys received in the game.) Crucially, _this was working_. It's not like the thing has batteries. What could have gone wrong, and what might we do about it? The manual is no help. I also looked in the Yamaha P-95 manual, and although I didn't need to do it to get the adapter working initially, I reset the keyboard to factory defaults and tried variously setting the MIDI out channel to 1 and 10. What else can/should I do? New ones are $35, so I could just suck it up and get a new one, but I don't want to do that if it's not likely to even solve the problem (or if it could be fixed in some other way).


Is there any reason to fire XMP Bursters outside of enemy range?

I can target a friendly portal and fire XMP or I can even do it in the middle of nowhere. Is there any benefit or reason to do so?


Stuck in elevator after installing DLC?

This is my second play through of Mass Effect 3. The first time it was flawless but during my second play through I have all single player major DLCs installed. I have Javik and Liara as my team mates and at the point you go to Ardat Yakshi monastery where you meet Samara (depends on ME2) - after two battles with banshees you take an elevator to the great hall. In my case, however, the elevator keeps on going forever. The game doesn't hang but the elevator never stops going and if I choose any option from the menu (load, save, squad.. etc) then the game freezes. The only solution I then have is to resort to `ctrl`+`alt`+`del`. I've restarted it several times tried different combinations of squadmates but the game always gets stuck on the elevator. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue?


Can a Siren's elemental weapons trigger a heal over time effect?

I plan on playing a siren at level 50 as a majority healer/support class while my friends are the damage dealers. The restoration talent in the Harmony tree states "Shooting other players heals them." At 5/5 the skill converts 30% of damage done into healing. That got me thinking that if my elemental weapons apply damage over time effects to enemies, can it also apply healing over time effects to allies? Or is the heal only from the initial damage and the elemental effect of the bullet has no effect towards the heal? If it's the latter then keeping high physical damage weapons would be preferable than elemental ones.


What off-hand item do I use with a bow-equipped Demon Hunter?

When a Demon Hunter is using a crossbow, he can use a shield or even another crossbow in his off-hand at the same time. But when he equips a bow, the shield is removed, and the spot for off-hand item show a quiver for arrows. What item can I use in my off-hand?


How do you get the sigil of malice recipe?

I understand that there's a vendor with the recipe for the "Sigil of Malice" located in the crown pavilion, but as a player who was not able to access the crown pavilion during that event last year, how can you access the vendor and/or recipe?


What good are prisoners?

I recently won a skirmish with some deserters in _Mount & Blade_. Upon claiming victory at the cost of several of my own men, I succeeded in securing a prisoner. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/XKNcE.jpg) I've checked with the Lord of the castle from which he deserted, but was met with no option to return said prisoner. **What do I do with prisoners?**


How do I unlock each of the "alternate" videos in MGS3?

How do I unlock each of the alternate videos for _Metal Gear Solid 3's_ "DEMO THEATER"? There seems to be a real lack of information online about it! :( Thanks for any SPECIFIC explanations that go through each alternate video and how you unlock them. Thanks!


In Metal Gear: Solid V, is there a way to slit somebody's throat while they're knocked out?

I've tried Googling this for a couple of minutes, but the results didn't even come close to what I was looking for. When you grab somebody in MGSV, you can slit their throat (or stab them to death or w/e; I haven't paid that much attention yet). Is it possible to do this if they're already knocked out? I don't want sleeping enemies waking up, I don't want to shoot them with a non- silenced assault rifle, and, aside from throwing them off of guard towers and stuff, I don't see any other way to kill them.


Are some of the Civ 5 achievements bugged?

I seem to be having trouble getting the Magellan achievement, but I see a LOT that still have 0% on the global statistics for the game. Does anyone know if some of the achievements are bugged, or if it's just that the instructions are esoteric and unclear in their descriptions?!


Why am I losing money after a match?

My winnings equals 40000 GP   But I am deducted -60000 GP (Team value [2500,2640]) So I end up actually losing 20000 GP for a match. Why is that line being deducted and how do I avoid it?


If I join the Kingdom of Swardia, will I lose my recruits?

In _Mount & Blade_, I've managed to recruit a small amount of troops from the Kingdom of Rhodoks. I was recently given the option to join the Kingdom of Swardia as a mercenary. Unfortunately, Rhodoks and Swardia are currently undergoing a massive war, resulting in raids of several small villages in the Kingdom of Rhodoks (some of which played home to my recruits). **Will my Rhodoksian recruits leave me if I pledge allegiance to their enemy?**


How to find amateur online sc2 tournaments?

Sometimes it might be fun to enter a tournament every once in a while, but I don't really know where to start. How does one go about finding online amateur-level tournaments? I am hoping for something like a simple news feed / calendar that links to upcoming public tournaments. I am hoping for something nice and accessible, and avoid having to "become involved with" a forum or community and spend a lot of time searching. Basically something to supplement ladder play with a different dynamic, and a tangible end result.


Can I report people on Steam for sending inappropriate messages?

How can i report people that are aggressive to me on steam? Someone has been sending me messages that contain offensive language.


Upconverting older consoles' output for HDTVs

Is it possible? I still like retro gaming on my PSX/PS2 when I have time, but all TVs are HD now and the AVI looks like a mess, and even output from the 480p component cables look really grainy and not as smooth as they used to. Is there such thing as a device out there which will smooth out the quality and make it look at least as good on an HDTV as it did on the old tube TVs of the past?


Where can I get a pretty dress?

I have downloaded the Valentine's Day Massacre add-on, but I still can't buy dresses for my female character. Is there a fix for this, or do I just have to live with it?


In Skyrim does the resurrect command have any downsides?

A townsperson died from a dragon. Will anything bad happen if I use the command Resurrect to revive him? Will the town still think he's not there?


Tactics for fighting enemies in Iram of the Pillars

Are there any good tactics for fighting the "fire" enemies in Iram of the Pillars? I'm having a lot of trouble with them, particularly in the first fight after you get drugged.


Detect Life Enchantment

I have been playing Skyrim for a while now and have yet to see a detect life enchantment in shops or in random loot. just wondering if there is actually a detect life enchantment as it was my favorite in oblivion.


Change my Xbox live Subscription to PayPal

I have added my Paypal account to my Xbox profile, and I want to remove my existing credit card (where my live subscription gets paid) and move the billing onto Paypal. Does anyone know how (even if) you can do this. With all the hacking attacks on big companies recently, I'm trying to remove as many saved cards as I can.


What are the differences, if any, between Little Big Planet GOTY Edition, and the one in PS3's Welcome Back offer?

I recently purchased LBP GotY edition, just before realizing the game would be available in the Welcome Back offer after the outage in PSN. Before returning the game (which has yet to be delivered) and downloading the one in the Welcome Back, I'd like to know if there's any difference between the two, in which case I'd just choose another game from the offer and keep the GotY edition (or not, if the difference is not substantial enough)


Roads in my territory are destroyed with a worker. Roads in enemy territory are destroyed using pillage with a military unit. Can roads in neutral territory be pillaged or destroyed? **Additional: Worker options on a neutral road hex.** ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QAYhx.jpg) **Additional: Military options on a neutral road hex.** ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yD7FI.jpg) ## **Additional: Military options on a neutral ruins and road hex!** Cannot remove road on a ruins hex. Unsure if removing road around that hex is the answer. Far out, I decide to remove road on the one hex which was a ruins! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MkTzn.jpg)


Can I Assassinate my queen?

I'm playing Medieval 2: Total War and my king has `cuckold` as one of his many attributes. `Cuckold` reduces his authority by two. Given that he is the king and has assassins at his disposal, this has raised the question of whether it is possible to assassinate or otherwise "deal with" this troublesome spouse?


Where are the books that the templar wants from the Tomb of the Skeleton King?

During my run through of the Skeleton King's crypt I found books with Loric's story (2) and several from the scribe. The templar I met insisted that if we found any books about his order that they were his. Further into the game, during Act II, he again mentioned books about his order and a willingness to share them. I thought I did a good job of looking around, but I didn't find any books, did I miss them? Are they strictly a plot device and don't actually relate to any game items?


The Jarl's wizard just up and died on me...?

This is certainly odd... I tried pickpocketing Jarl Balgruuf's wizard while he was sleeping, but got caught. This time, I decided to have my first stay in prison, just for the fun of it. Picking the lock failed, so I slept off my sentence. As soon as I got out, I see some guy running up the steps to the castle... it's a messenger, and he delivers me 90 gold (after tax), and a letter stating that it's my inheritance from the wizard, who apparently passed on during my jail stay. What the hell happened? I've looked up his character on the wiki, and apparently he's needed in some future quests. Was it a bug? Do random deaths occur like that? Is my save screwed?


Who is the guy Kratos passes in the Hecatonchires prison that mysteriously disappears?

In the opening act of the game, while chasing Megaera through the prison on Hecatonchires, there is a man that Kratos comes across who seems to be different from most cannon fodder in that he is incredibly buff (arguably more than Kratos), and just as he's about to die, he cries to the gods for help and disappears. Who is this mystery man?


What is the optimal way to defend Kerrigan in the Crucible mission?

I'm playing on brutal, and I have failed few times.   * At first I tried just spamming those dudes that spam small units when burrowed, but this failed in the end when I was overwhelmed.    * I tried putting a million spine crawlers on one end and it somewhat worked. But there are 3 entry points to the base and I can't build enough spine crawlers on all of them.   * I usually build second base quite fast to help with minerals, but in the end it gets overwhelmed. I have also found that **roaches are useful** , as I have those that spam parasites on death, as said parasites tank. I have barely finished and did not kill the boss that lives on south, as I had to spend all resources on defense and nothing on offence. What is the optimal way to do this? I want to replay the mission and get that kill.


Can I safely attach a magnet to the back of a Wii U gamepad?

I backed a Kickstarter project for a flexible, magnetic iPad stand. I'm wondering if I could use it for my Wii U Gamepad as well. A magnet is attached to the back of the device (semipermanently) to secure it on the stand. The magnets are supposed to be "shielded", and safe for use on a laptop with an HDD. They will trip the sleep sensor on a MacBook Pro however, so I'm a little concerned if it will affect the gamepad. Would attaching a magnet to the back of the Wii U Gamepad cause damage? Will the orientation sensors still work?


Defensive Swarm Hosts?

In Heart of the Swarm, Swarm Hosts were introduced to kind of play the same Lurker  did in Starcraft I. However, the Lurker could be used pretty well both offensively and defensively on multiplayer games. In HotS however, it seems Swarm Hosts are used more as a 'siege' unit to siege defenses. Does it have a viable role as a defensive unit, ie used to defense an expansion or base, or should it be considered an offensive unit only when playing multiplayer games against live opponents?


What is the most profitable farm spot or area in Inferno?

Requirements:   * Do you need a certain quest?   * Do you need a high amount of magic find, defense or damage?   * Do you need a group to maximize profit or is it soloable? Execution:   * How to get there, how random is the spawn (if any)?   * How do you deal with the monsters at that place?   * Are there situations where you cancel that run?   * Any tips on how to make the most out of that run? Results:   * What is the loot quality, quantity and expected profit? _I am aware that there are multiple answers on this question depending on your gear progress and capabilities. That is why your answer should include those requirements. This question is intended as a reference of community wiki style answers._ _Before you downvote or close, because you think this question is too subjective or too broad, please just try to be pragmatic._


When do elite mobs reset to full HP?

When do elite mobs in D3 reset to full HP? Sometimes it happened right after dying the first time. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all and sometimes it happens after dying a few times. In any case there was almost no time to walk back from the checkpoint. So I wonder if it's random, just bugged or if there is some logic behind it.


Does performing drive-by's increase my skill with the weapon used?

I was driving through the 'hood, when suddenly some of them Ballas fools show up on Grove turf. Nobody disses Grove OGs, so I went to cap their busta asses to teach 'em. But do I gain skill points in the machine pistol category while doing so?


Complete list of maps and modes for anti-air vehicles

I want to make progress with anti-air vehicles but I don't have the complete list of maps and modes for anti-air vehicles. Bonus points for an answer that includes all platforms.


Do bosses scale to your level in Dark Souls?

Do bosses in Dark Souls scale to your level? For example, fighting a certain boss at level 20 would be the same difficulty as fighting that same boss at level 50.


Will your pokemon always lose hunger at the same rate?

Because doing mini games and earning puffs takes so long, I would like to know _if the rate at which your pokemon lose hunger can ever be **reduced** so that they will take **longer** to become hungry again._ If I just feed my pokemon regularly, and will they eventually have a longer full period? Or will they always become hungry at the same rate?