No mouse or keyboard input in Fallout New Vegas (aside from return and arrow keys)

**Hardware/OS**   * CPU - Phenom II quad core    * GPU - R7950 HD    * RAM - 8GB   * SSD - 2x120GB RAID 0   * OS - Windows 7 **Install Environment**   * Up-to-date windows   * Latest beta catalyst drivers    * Up-to-date game cache   * No Mods   * Other software runs fine (unlikely to be RAM)   * Mouse trails disabled **Description**   I have New Vegas (installed through steam), it's been running fine since its install half a year ago. I was playing a save yesterday, and after a couple of hours I encountered something that seemed like a memory problem (glitchy, shaky movement, clipping issues), which led to a CTD after several minutes. I tried playing again today, and on passing the intro screens, I had no mouse cursor, and seemingly no keyboard input. _Edit_ : I was able to get into one of my saves using the arrow keys (should have thought of that). I have no mouse input in game period, or keyboard input (aside from dpad and return) _Edit 2_ Going into the settings, there are no mouse or keyboard options period. Time for a complete reinstall of the game :( - the ESC key works for skipping the intro sequence, but no further. **Steps Taken**   * Restarted PC, jiggled the cable   * I had an older catalyst driver, I updated to the latest beta (don't think this matters though)   * Verified the integrity of the game cache   * Deleted and allowed the game to re-create the .ini settings   * Searched for 3 or 4 pages and found no similar issues


Questions regarding killstreak kits

I recently got into trading killstreak kits and fabricators. However, before I do so, I want to clarify some questions regarding how these kits work.   1. **Are eye effects for professional killstreak kits stackable?** For example, if you were to have a full professional killstreak loadout for your sniper class, and you were on a 10 killstreak, will all 3 effects of all the weapons stack?    2. **How does the counting of kills in killstreaks work?** If you had a scattergun with killstreaks on it, but make a kill with another weapon, like your pistol, will it count as a kill for your killstreak? **I believe that the answer to this is no, but I am unsure. If the answer is indded no, please refer to question 4.**   3. **Is there a particular pattern for the type of sheen and eye effects each professional killstreak kits have?** This question is a little harder to put into words. What I mean to say is, if certain weapons have fixed sheens and particle effects. For example, do ALL professional killstreak sniper rifles have the same sheen and kilstreaker? Or are the sheens and killstreakers paired randomly?   4. **What if your pistol had killstreaks? Will that make kills with the pistol count into my total kills for my killstreak?** The question is pretty self-explanatory if you are unclear what my question is about, please tell me. > **This final question is regarding the trading of killstreak kits.** I am > currently working > on a particular soldier killstreak set which includes > the following: > >   * Proffesional killstreak rocket launcher (KIT only) > >   * Specialized killstreak shotgun (KIT only) > >   * Proffesional killstreak Escape plan (KIT only) > > > > **Do you guys have any idea on how much these kits will cost? (Either in > keys or USD) I have tried looking up on price checking sites likeBackpack.tf > but they do not seem to have prices for killstreak kits.**


Why can't I send gold to opposing players for reputation?

It seems there are 2 standings with other civs. 1) I can't trade, all I can do is gift them gold and/or declare war. 2) I can trade, declare war and discuss, but I can't give gold for reputation. I don't understand the scenario and why I don't always have the options available.


If I don't kill Syreena will she show up later?

So in the smuggler storyline, right before you leave Ord Mantell, you have the option to kill or not kill Syreena. If you choose not to, will she show up later in the storyline?


Does Curse affect normal pokemon?

I know Shadow Ball won't affect normal pokemon, but Confuse Ray will, and both are ghost type attacks. So, will Curse (when used by a ghost, of course) affect a normal pokemon?


Does exhausting a champion reduce the damage done by its pets?

For example: I'm playing as Mordekaiser and have a ghost of Graves, if I (Mordekaiser) get Exhausted, does that reduce my ghost's damage? Is it the same with Annie and Tibbers, or Yorick and his ghouls?


Is it possible to disable or disarm floor traps in Skyrim?

So I'm walking along in a dungeon, happy as can be, thinking of bunnies, when **BAM** , giant spikey gate to the face. Or I'm set on fire. Or impaled. All rather annoying. Almost every dungeon has traps triggered by stepping on sort-of concealed floor plates. I was wondering if there is a way to disable them, especially since followers are rarely smart enough to step around them. Having to go into command mode, order them carefully around the trap, and then move forward myself is a huge waste of time. Is there any way I can disable them, either temporarily or, better yet, permanently (while I'm in the dungeon at least)?


How do I beat Bowser?

In Luigi's Mansion, there is a part where you encounter King Boo and he transforms into Bowser. Bowser is a very difficult boss to beat, so can anyone tell me how to beat him?


Where is the quest log?

My son is currently trying to get back to Pokemon Y on its 3DS and since he did not play the game for a long time, he can't remember what he is supposed to and turn around endlessly in the same locations, hoping something happens. I thought I could help him by looking at the quest log but I can't find where it is located. So, do anyone know where the quest log is in Pokemon X/Y ? Thanks by advance !


Is there a way to craft arrows in Skyrim?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do you make arrows? I'd like to craft arrows in Skyrim, but I haven't found a way to do it. Is it possible? If so, how?


Is Sona a better champion as defensive support or an aggressive one?

Is Sona a better defensive support champ or is it plausible to use her in a more aggressive role? I have built her up in bot games for her passive nuke but would that be plausible in pro play?


Main quest and levelling. Am I at the expected level?

I'm level 18 and I've just completed Alduin's wall. What level should I supposed to be at this point? What is the expected level at the different stages of main quest?


Why can't assign anything to my left hand?

I was messing around under 'controls' in settings, then suddenly mouse2 did not work anymore. I have no configuration showing for left hand. I can't use mouse2 to block anymore either. Anyone know how to fix this?


Are enemy Dragon's Shouts tied to magicka?

My dragon slaying strategy right now is using dragonrend to get the dragon to land and then hitting it with dual spark spells. The spark spells deal magicka damage as well as health damage. I have been noticing something interesting part way into these battles. If I'm able to keep a spark spell on the dragon for long enough, it eventually stops using it's breath attacks and settles for trying to bite my head off, typically for the rest of the battle, save a short burst or two occasionally. I don't remember getting this behavior during the mundane dragon battles (using pointy objects). This leads me to believe that in the dragons, the devs might have decided to limit the breath attacks by using magicka rather than a recharge timer like the player gets for the thu'ums. **So, are the dragon's thu'ums linked to their magicka, or is just some odd behavior?**


Can I download a PS3 games from PSN on my own system and then download the same game on other PS3 systems?

There's this game I bought and downloaded from PSN (the title is Rainbow Six Vegas 2). I want to know if I can actually download the same game into my friend's PS3 as well, without giving him my PSN login. Can I do something like logging into my account on his system, then start downloading the game, and after that has started maybe log out and he can log in with his own ID? I am scared that the download may not continue if i do that or may not be activated. Is this possible?


What technique should be used to melee-kill a Level 3 Sentry?

An answer to a different question on this site just informed me that it is possible to melee kill a level 3 sentry gun in TF2. The ability to do this with any kind of consistency would make me a god among men on the casual / noob servers that I generally play on. **What technique(s) should be used to melee-kill a lev3 sentry?**


What are all the endings of Façade and how do I find them?

The game _Façade_ weaves an interesting tale of deception and romance over the course of its short gameplay, one that varies in many subtle and not-so-subtle ways from playthrough to playthrough, but ultimately ends in one of a few basic outcomes based on your behavior. For example: > One ending has you getting kicked out of the house by your angry friends, > for annoying or shocking them too many times. What are all the basic endings to _Façade_? What sort of behavior leads to getting each ending?


Does it matter which side I favor during the truce negotiations?

I managed to get General Tullius and Ulfric at the table in High Hrogthgar, negotiating the terms of a truce, so that I could solve the Dragon problem. Now, there are several choices I can make during the negotiations, each favoring one of the opposing sides. I chose more or less randomly, as I haven't chosen any side in the civil war yet. What consequences do my choices here have for the future?


What is the biggest SD memory card a Nintendo Wii can support?

OK I read that the Wii can support SD cards up to 2 GB then I read of an update that removed this limitation. What is the actual maximum SD card size the Wii can support if I keep it updated with official updates from Nintendo? Also is there a limitation on the SD card type (SD, SDHC...)?


What Does "VGA 90" Mean?

I've seen the term **VGA 90** in several eBay auctions, usually in ones that are new or factory sealed. I tried Googling it but found nothing. What does _VGA 90_ mean?


Animated GIFs of the Machinarium robot dancing, and the officer with a teddy bear?

I've been playing Machinarium, and the scene where the little robot dances to the band is never _not_ adorable. Also, the officer hugging his teddy bear, same thing. I was wondering whether it was possible to obtain animated GIFs of either of the above to use as icons? EDIT: Because I didn't make it clear initially, I'm not trying to make Windows icons from it; what I'm trying to do is use them as pictures akin to these: http://www.deadjournal.com/allpics.bml?user=mmaster


What that alternate connector is for on the Xbox360 controller?

If you look at wired Xbox360 controller it has what looks like 2 filters on its wire near USB connector. I only recently noticed that that bigger filter is actually an alternate connector with strange pin configuration. What is it for?


How can I copy Team Fortress 2 from Steam to another computer?

I've just downloaded Team Fortress 2 from Steam on another PC and I would really like to copy it on my home PC. So, I copied the "steamapps" folder and compressed it with 7zip, it went from 12 GB to 4.5 GB, which should save me a lot of time when downloading it. So once it's done, all I have to do is replace "steamapps" with the one in my home PC's folder and it'll work, right? I would like to know, before I actually download the game, will what I have done actually work or is there another way that I am supposed to do it? Any help would really be appreciated.


Which ship and fitting for transporting small valuable cargo through low-sec?

I occasionally have to move some small amounts of cargo through low-sec space. Mostly this is loot from previous fights I stashed in the next station, to avoid losing valuables I just obtained in the next fight. What is a safe way of transporting such small amounts of cargo through low- sec? I'm guessing that a covert ops ship would be the hardest to catch. But I'm also wondering about what modules to equip:   * Just warp core stabilizers in the low slots, or are nanofibers and stabs more useful?   * ECM modules to break locks, or doesn't that make sense as I'm dead too quickly anyway when I'm locked?   * ECM Burst to break locks?   * Shield extenders would mean a bit more tank, but increase signature radius. Still a good idea? Are covert ops ships the best idea for that, or are there better suited ship classes? And are there significant differences between the covert ops ships of the four different races? I won't fly trough null-sec, so escaping bubbles is of no concern. But I'm in faction warfare, so there are plenty of pilots in low-sec that would really like to shoot me.


Do items refurbished with ore count towards feng shui?

I've used emerald on a lot of things assuming it then counts as **green** according to Feng Shui and I am wondering if I'm getting points for my efforts or should I just sell the ore instead, because I know that opens up a lot of opportunities towards getting points with furniture that originally was not green or red. Does anyone have any reliable sources/answers?


Do I throw a grenade further while jumping?

Once a friend told me that in Call of Duty... If you jump/or right after the jump when you're in the air moving upwards and then throw a grenade (for example a semtex) - that the distance will be much further than throwing just from the stand/run (normal) Since then I do that always and I also see people online doing that.. but is that true?


Can two players play GTA 5 on the same console at the same time?

My kids have an XBox 360 and they want to play GTA 5 at the same time on the same console. Is this possible? They also have XBox Live if that makes a difference. They can't figure it out and I sure can't. If it is possible how do you do it?


Random New World in Conquest of Paradise save reverts back to standard North America

I tried searching for an answer but I didn't find anything. With the new expansion, my friend and I are doing a playthrough as native Americans in a randomized new world, but last time we loaded up our save game, everything was reverted back to " standard North America ". I've tried the obvious things like reloading the game, and making sure the checkbox is marked, any help ?


How can you run Skyrim in borderless window mode?

I've noticed Skyrim has some issues when minimizing. This is a real pain when playing on multiple monitors and you attempt to find something on the other monitor. Is there anyway to enable borderless window mode in Skyrim?


How to get the "offline mode" log entry in Anno 2070?

In Anno 2070, you can collect "log entries", small hints and tips for new players. I know one exists for "offline mode", but I am unable to get it (I tried playing offline for a bit, but didn't get it). What exact steps have to be performed to get that entry? The reason I want it because of the "Training Completed" secret achievement, which you get when you discover all log entries (also see my related question about all log entries). For those interested, there is a bug where you do not get the achievement if this is your last log entry, so you'd want to get it before your last one.


What is the full list of log entries in Anno 2070?

In Anno 2070, you can collect "log entries", small hints and tips for new players. When you have collected all of them, you get a secret achievement "Training Completed". However, I cannot find a full list of log entries (and directions on how to get them) anywhere, not even on the Anno 2070 wiki. Does anyone have all the log entries (and optionally the achievement) and cares to list them?


Where is the bin in .minecraft folder?

I have seen answers for this already but they don't work for me. I go to .minecraft and to versions and 1.7.2 and all I have is 1.7.4-natives[numbers] (tell me if you need these numbers), 1.7.2 [java] and 1.7.2json There is no 1.7.2.jar or .bin like there should be. Help?


When would I want to be somebody's friend?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  In Civ 5, are Declarations of Friendship worth it? Being somebody's friend is good because it gets you better trade agreements. Super. But it's also dangerous, as I've experienced too many times, because if my friend ever find a reason to denounce me then suddenly _everyone_ hates me. Because of this I rarely accept friendship requests any more, and I never offer them myself. Plus, friends tend to ask for favors once in a while. :( My question is, **in which situations would I want to be somebody's friend?** Should I try to make friends with warmongering civs that wouldn't frown upon _my_ warmongering? Should I try to become friends with far-away civilizations that are unlikely to find any reason to denounce me? Should I prefer to be friends with a stronger civilization, or a weaker one? etc.


Can I play Demon's Souls over LAN?

It appears Demon's Souls online will be turning off soon. I have 2 PS3s; after the servers go offline will I be able to play the game with a friend over LAN?


What are the different powerups available in crates in Multiwinia?

The tutorial explains two of them - armour and engineer, but when actually playing games, there is a much larger variety. At the very least, there's Dark Forest, which does damage, and then there's Magical Forest, which I presume is offensive as the AI activated it in the middle of my forces, but doesn't appear to have an observable effect. Is there a list available of all the different powerup types and their effects?


What unusual effects work with the slider?

It seems that only a select set of effects work with the slider, because whenever I try to adjust my Time Warp Unusual hat, it won't budge one bit. Yet, when I try to adjust a Nuts n Bolts Unusual hat, it seems to move fine. Is this a bug on my part? Or is there a predetermined list of effects that work with the slider?


When exactly are you detected as the pursuer in multiplayer?

When my pursuer is doing silly things in front of me, he's detected and a red arrow appears above his head.   But how to know when a red arrow is pointed on _your_ head? Does it appear as soon as the controller is vibrating (ie when you're running and in your target's sight) or does it need more indiscreet actions?   And when to know when it disappears as it seems to disappear after a given time for your pursuers, even if you keep them in sight.


What does the 'Enable Challenge Mode' check box on the ranked multiplayer Find a Match window refer to?

The title says it all. How does the Enable Challenge Mode setting affect match finding or multiplayer game play?


PS3 games that fully supports move

Where can I find an updated list of Sony Playstation 3 games that fully supports Move. With fully I mean games that has been developed with Move in mind.


Blademail damage return type

What is the damage return type of blademail? Does it matches the type of the damage source or has a fixed damage type(chaos,hero, magical or pure)?


Where oh where has my friend's server gone?

Is there a tool that will monitor Minecraft servers and notify you when they come online? How hard would it be to make such a tool? How would you check without using the Minecraft client?


What's the advantage in upgrading your expansion into a lair instead of the main?

I saw quite a lot of games where the zerg player chose to upgrade his natural into a lair. Usually I transform my main to a lair, because I feel like it's better protected. What's the advantage in upgrading your natural expansion instead of the main?


3DS Street Pass Not Working

Lately the Street Pass feature of the 3DS has not been working for me. A coworker and I will both have our 3DSs, at work, next to each other, with the wifi on and street pass never connects. Sometimes turning the wifi on and off will cause it to connect properly. Anyone know if there are any better solutions? I'm worried I'm missing random street passes out there because most of the time it requires me to toggle the wifi.


Rocket Launcher vs. Black Box

I like the +15 health on hit from the Black Box as you can leach health from distance, but the higher clip from the Rocket Launcher saves my life a lot. I haven't been able to reliably identify situational usages for these two weapons on my own. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two in different situations? When should I use each?


Can I play 4 on 4 games on the Xbox 360 with System Link?

We used to play 4 people against 4 people against 4 people on 3 Xbox consoles (not 360) playing Halo back in the day and it was a riot. I just tried to set up two Xbox 360's with 2 people against 2 people playing black ops and I couldn't. Am I missing something or is this a regression on a more advanced machine?


How can I force my PS3 to check for game updates?

My PS3 is connected to the Internet full-time. Up until now, I've been presuming the auto-update on game launch should be keeping me current. But lately, I've become unsure. UESP seems to indicate that the latest patch for PS3 is 1.3.7.0 (1.3.10 was PC-only). http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Patch#Version_1.3 But the barely-legible version number on the SYSTEM page of my pause screen seems to indicate 1.3.5.0. Is there a way to manually force an update check of games on my PS3, outside of the presumed auto-update that should be occurring on game launch?


What is the experience required to advance in each level in Payday 2?

I know it requires more experience to reach the next level with every level gained. For instance, going from level 1-10 is much easier than going from level 50-60. What is the exact formula for the amount of experience required to advance in each level in Payday 2?


Is cross platform multiplayer possible?

As Borderlands 2 has been released on multiple platforms, would it be possible for me to play Borderlands 2 on PC with a friend that is playing on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 or is it only possible to play with people on the same platform?


Got a Playstation Classic (PS1) and Games list shows two icons for it, is it safe to delete one?

I recently installed Chrono Cross from the Playstation store to my PS3, but there are two icons in the list now, if I click one it installs the game again, the other one is the actual game. They look similar and like half the time I click the one that re-installs the game instead of the one that starts it. When I select the option to delete, it warns me that it will be uninstalled, but I wonder if that means the game will be uninstalled, or the installer will be uninstalled. Is it safe to delete the 'install' one?


Where is my Minecraft world saved?

I am trying to put a Minecraft world onto a USB stick. My problem is that when I launch Minecraft the world is there, but when I go into Minecraft saves it is not in my finder. I need this for a school project and cannot take my Mac with me to school. Any suggestions on where it might be?


What is the Golden Chest?

I found a Golden Chest in Sanctuary. It says it costs one Golden Key to open it. Should I open this chest? What's in it?


Getting string in Minecraft

How can I get string in Minecraft? Spiders are so few and far between (for me anyway), and I don't like to venture outside at night for fear of mobs, and even in the daytime there are creepers to watch out for. Is there some sort of trap I can use to trap spiders? Since spiders can climb walls, but not with a lip, I thought maybe a pen with a wall like this would work:               [][]        [][]     []            []      Would this work to trap spiders? I need some way to get spiders so I can get string.


Hellgate: London Client Closes on Start-up Because of an Error

I downloaded the T3Fun client for Hellgate: London Global. I installed as usual, but when I launched the client, it gives me this error: ![Hellgate: London error.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Hn9m0.png) **How do I fix this so I can play Hellgate: London?** I'm running on a Windows 8 machine with more than adequate hardware power. I tried running on compatibility mode for Windows 7 and Windows Vista to no avail. I also have the program run as administrator but the issue persists. Thanks in advance!


How can I make persistent variables in WorldEdit CraftScripting?

When experimenting in Minecraft I usually create a large flat area to work on using WorldEdit. However, this usually results in a crash or big freeze. I'm going to make a script that can take a large clear-out job and split it into lots of smaller ones and give the game time to recover. It doesn't look too hard to make this, but if I have to re-type the command and the arguments each time its going to be a hassle. I need a variable that can persist past the execution of the script so I can do a "/next" type thing to go to the next job. I've had a look through the api reference, but I can't see anything regarding preferences or settings or something I can use. Anyone got any ideas?


Which airfield is "Windy?"

One of the Holiday Gift Grab achievements today is Snowball - Land 5 helicopters in a row on the Windy airfield. The airfields don't seem to have names that I can find, though. Are there names for the airfields anywhere? Which one is the "Windy" airfield?


Why is Quake Live slower on the Mac than the PC?

I have a new iMac. I have been playing Quake Live. When I play I get either 85 fps, or a weird effect where the framerate starts at 125, then drops to 85fps and builds up again to 125 fps. Changing the screen resolution to 400x300 produces the same result. So the machine is render bound. I thought this was odd, so I ran quake on the same machine under bootcamp running Windows 7. I get a rock solid 125 fps and a better connection over wireless. My Quake is configured correctly on both systems (ie. `com_maxfps` etc..), I use Chrome as my browser on both systems. So the question are:   1. What exactly is stopping the Mac performing as well as Windows?   2. Is there a way to improve the Macs performance?


My brother and I have finished the co-op mode in Portal 2 and I have finished the solo mode (twice), but we haven't gotten the self destruct yet! I know there is a self destruct gesture because I saw this guy use it in the walkthrough for Portals 2 co-op. How do you get the Self Destruct Gesture in Portal 2?


Can I use any SD card?

The 3DS comes with a 2GB SD card in it. Is it possible to use any SD card in that slot? I am tempted to buy a bigger SD card for it eventually (because I like getting games from the e-shop, and that's where they are stored), but I wanted to make sure I could buy any brand before I just go out and buy the first one that is a decent price. Does the brand/size of the SD card matter?


Is it possible to collect arrows as items automatically?

I'm trying to send a signal (only occasionally) across a wide chasm to a floating island, without connecting anything directly to it (which rules out simply running redstone to it). I'm thinking one way to do it might be with arrows: if I can shoot an arrow far enough, I can detect it with a pressure plate or tripwire. I'd prefer not to have to refill the dispensers with arrows. Is it possible to collect the shot arrows as items and hopper them into a chest?


Does overkill damage count towards leveling perks?

Many of the perks have a damage requirement to be leveled. For example, to level demolitions you need to deal 25k explosive damage. Does overkill damage count for this? For example, if an enemy has 50 health left, and I use an attack which deals 100 damage, will 50 points of damage be added to the level requirement, or 100?


What weapons need to be found in the world rather than bought or unlocked?

After buying every weapon available in weapon stores, I have found the U100 machinegun during the final weapon crate side mission. Are there any other weapons that need to be found in the world rather than being bought in a store or unlocked by completing various challenges?


Creating a training/observation post schedule for Dwarves

I'm browsing through the military wiki for Dwarf Fortress and I have not figured out a way to do this. I would like to make a squad of archers, maybe just two or three at the start. I want one to be stationed near my tunnel where I have war dogs to detect intruders. I will have an archer wall dug out so he can shoot through fortifications. That way if anyone is detected they can open fire. But I want the other dwarves in the squad that are NOT on guard duty to practice shooting or brawling. Is this possible to do within one squad? Or should I design a training squad and a guard post squad?


Releasing a pokemon

This article on Bulbapedia says that _"Released Pokémon cannot be found again in the wild"_. Does it mean that ( **a** ) only the very same pokemon you just released, with all its stats, learned moves and the nickname it had when you released it won't be found anywhere in the game (wild) so that you won't ever be able to encounter it again and re-capture, or ( **b** ) does it mean the whole pokemon type will be "blacklisted" from _suddenly appearing_ in the wild to attack you? I haven't ever released a pokemon when I played, so I don't quite understand what that rule means.


What are the conditions to unlock all officers, soldiers, AFVs, and Metal Gears?

The Metal Gear Solid 5 companion app **1** has a minigame called _Mother Base_. From the beginning, you only have Snake and Kaz as officers, and can only recruit or build the first unit listed in each respective list for soldiers, AFVs, and Metal Gears. It appears that some of them are unlocked by playing and progressing through the minigame, such as officer Amanda and the _Armored Vehicle: Custom_ ; others are unlocked by performing specific actions in _Metal Gear Solid 5_ **2**. What are those actions, what do they unlock, and at what _Mother Base_ player level do I unlock the rest? In other words: What are all available units in the minigame, and how do I unlock them all? * * * **1** : Currently available for Android and iOS.   **2** : Currently just _Ground Zeroes_.


How do I find new quests in wow?

I'm a level 13 Paladin in World of Warcraft, and I don't have any quests left to complete. I can't find any more. Is there some way to get more quests?


How does the Smooth Talker skill work when other players are involved?

**Note: As of update 25, this question is no longer relevant for the PC version since the Smooth Talker skill has been removed.** Players can normally answer two pagers successfully without any help from skills (Source), but that number increases to four for players with the Smooth Talker Skill. **How does this work when some players have the skill but others don't?** Can anyone successfully answer the first three pages as long as the "skilled" player answers the fourth? Does the "skilled" player have to answer all four for this to work? Also, how do banks find enough pagers in this day and age for every guard to have one? Actually, never mind, I think I know the answer to that one. * _I've heard varying reports on how many pagers can be answered without the Smooth Talker Skill. Some sources say two and others say three._


What's the largest size of "door" I can open with a single switch?

I'm fairly new to using redstone, and I'm wondering what's the largest size of "door" that can be opened with a single switch? I have a huge arena, and I'd ideally like to be able to hit one switch and open a large door to release the monsters. When I say "door", it doesn't necessarily need to be a door. For example, I once had a 2x3 door that opened via sliding blocks and sticky pistons.


How do I effectively use the Tranquilizer Rifle on Deus Ex HR?

I'm totally badass and stealthy, but this gun is an exercise in frustration to use. I don't know if I am doing something wrong... The gun has no crosshair. This makes it impossible to aim. I end up reloading my save about 10 times because I miss my target, and this is supposed to be 'A silent, long-ranged, precision weapon that fires tranquilizer darts to effortlessly subdue targets without permanent injury.' I have some kind of addon where I am supposed to hold e, which activates something, but try as I might it seems to make no difference at all to anything, still no crosshair appears and it's as dreadful as before. I was hoping to be able to snipe people with it, but it has an effective range of about 2 feet, so it's only used if I can't be bothered to step forward and punch someone, or to take down two people at once. Please tell me I'm missing something? I'm about half way through the game but this has been bugging me since the start.


How do multipliers work in Temple Run?

In Temple Run, after the run, you see your current multiplier. Collecting objectives also gives you multipliers, but how do they work? When I get an objective that says multiplier 24x (or any other number), it doesn't feel like I get 24 times as many points. How does this work?


What are all the changes caused by sleeping in a bed?

As far as I know, sleeping in a bed is equivalent to a `/time set` command, sometimes a `/weather clear`, plus the spawn point change (as long as the bed is not destroyed). Given this, would a Command Block with `/time set 0; /weather clear` be an equivalent substitute? Say for an Adventure map where it is not desirable to allow the player to change the spawn point, yet still necessary to provide a way to skip the night. Are there any hidden features beyond the time skip, possible weather clearing and spawn change?


How do I fish so my family won't starve?

I was trying to read the instructions on how to fish, but my hand shook and instead of clicking the down arrow to read more, I closed the explanation. I tried just fishing anyhow, hoping I would figure it out, but nothing worked. I get nibbles on my line but I can't actually figure out how to reel the fish in! How can I fish? I dont want my family to starve!


Everyone is getting sick! What can I do?

First my son got the mumps. Then my wife got dysentery. I don't want them to die, but when I was told they were sick, my only option was to "ignore it". Is there anything else I can do to make sure they get better? I quite like my family members, and would be sad if they died.


How does Deus Ex: Human Revolution tie in to Deus Ex?

At the end of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and after the credits there is a goodie with some dialog that ties Human Revolution to the original Deus Ex, which is then followed by the Human Revolution title accompanied by the original Deus Ex title music. Is this simply an easter egg for those of us that have played the original Deus Ex or is there a more direct follow-up planned to tie Human Revolution more directly to the orginal game?


How Does the Fable 3 co-op chat work?

I've been playing some Fable 3 co-op, and I can't figure it out! How can I chat with my co-op partner?


What changes occur in Detroit and Heng Sha between trips to those locations?

I noticed when I returned to Detroit that some odd things had changed, but this was a very cursory look, so I don't know for sure:   * Broken walls were repaired.   * At least some computer terminals were un-hacked, even though I'd gotten every one available on the first run. Door panels were always still hacked.   * The available areas were slightly different - i.e. the police station was locked up the second time but a new area was available as part of the main quest.   * No new items seemed to be available in the areas common to both visits. What, specifically, changes in Detroit and Heng Sha between the first and second visits to those locations?


Saving Xbox Live profile picture

Is there a way I can save the Xbox Live profile picture to a PC hard disk? I want to use it as my Gravatar.


Does Mass Effect 3 have any mod support/User Submitted Content?

I am a huge Bethesda junkie, and mod support for games like Fallout 3, New Vegas, Skyrim is just fantastic. Easily gives the vanilla games additional YEARS of replayability and enjoyment. Does EA/Bioware provide mod support, or have they publicly mentioned user- submitted content?


What is the difference between normal and hard?

As far as I can see the rewards are the same? does the AI play differently, are the cards rigged?


How do I gain reputation for the Bilgewater Cartel?

Is there another way to gain reputation for Bilgewater Cartel besides farming heroic instances with a tabard? Waiting loops for random heroics always take 10-15min to find a group for a dd. Are there any quests with Reputation rewards? Greets, Rito


Can I cancel a mission I started in Tiny Tower?

In Tiny Tower, there are multiple missions available. I accidentally accepted a mission without having both type of stores built. I only have one, and it is deducting ~1k stock every time I restock that store. Can I cancel this mission so it doesn't remove those stocked items until I am really ready for it? ![TT](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oyHkL.png)


How does the Expand Singularity upgrade work?

The Expand upgrade description is as follows: "Expand the Singularity field by 35% for 10 seconds". Singularity, however, doesn't last 10 seconds and the calculated radius next to the perk description remains the same. What does it really do?


Will the Detonate Singularity upgrade work if the Singularity is detonated by a biotic power?

The Detonate upgrade description is as follows: "Detonate Singularity when the field dies to inflict 375 damage across 5 meters". Does the field have to die of old age, or will a violent death via biotic detonation still trigger the extra damage? Upon further testing, a Singularity will disappear after 2 biotic detonations have been performed on affected enemies. It is safe to assume that Singularity will detonate properly if only a single biotic detonation has been performed.


Is there a way to increase the weekly caps?

In World of Warcraft, there is a weekly cap for all points you can earn (justice, valor, honor and conquest points). Is there a way to increase the cap for any of the points? If yes, how?


Classic Elder Scrolls guilds in TESO?

I found a Fighters Guild in TESO and now I wonder whether or not some other guilds are in the game. As far as I know there are 4 guilds that are always present in Elder Scrolls games (Fighter, Mage, Thief, Assassin). I'm really interested in the Dark Brotherhood since I play a rogue but it would also be nice to know where the other guilds are.


Can you give away or destroy artifacts?

I have filled all of my art slots but still have several dig sites available. When one of them was completed I wasn't given the option to create an artifact because there were no available slots, thus forcing me to create a free landmark for my rival. I have two buildings that lack the theming bonus. I'd like to make room for new artifacts in the hopes that I'd get lucky and find a match. Is it possible to give away or destroy artifacts or turn them into units? **Note:** I know that I can trade them, but that doesn't make room for more. I am founding a new city as it looks like my Tourism rate isn't high enough to overcome Russia's culture rate from conquering their continent. However, I don't want to found too many new cities and slow my social policy rate. I have built all buildings that provide art slots in my current four cities.


Is there any special benefit in transfering a max level character?

Beeing rather late into the Mass Effect series, I'm still trying to get the hang of it. As I understand, maximum level in ME1 is 60 and is impossible to obtain in one playthrough, bar cheating. I'm wondering if there are any special benefits in running ME1 until I reach 60 and transfer it to ME2, or doesn't it matter?


How long does cloaking take to recharge?

I know that level one cloaking last 5 seconds, level 2 cloaking lasts 10 seconds, level 3 cloaking last 15 seconds. But how long does it take to recharge?


Should I report players who lie about their language preference?

Despite selecting "EU West" as home server and only selecting "English" in the matchmaking options I still end up in teams consisting of me and 4 non-English speakers. Should I report those players for "Communication Abuse"?


Why didn't my trap work?

I was hunting a Steel Uragaan when, due to my Capture Guru, I knew he was ready for a capture. I placed the trap as close as I could to him since he had rolled into the lava. Upon trapping him, I threw Tranq Bombs at. Repeatedly. To no effect. What went wrong?


How do you activate the treasure in the garage?

On Steam, this Achievement exists for this game: > **Treasure Hunter** > > Activate the hidden treasure in the garage. How do you unlock this? Where is the treasure and how do you activate it?


What happens when you don’t hang thieves?

In _A Dark Room_ , when the villagers catch a thief, the player is given the option to hang them or spare them. I always hang them, because the theft is so crippling and can go on for so long. Has anybody ever tried sparing them? What happens? Does the thieving stop anyway?


Which Half-Life 2/Ep1/Ep2 save files store what in my Steam folders?

I was hoping to find the answer to this question somewhere, since it seemed so simple, and since Half-Life 2 and Episode 1 and 2 are such popular story driven games, but with no luck. I have a multitude of files spread across my Steam folders, some of which I'm aware as to what they store, and some of which I'm asking this question for. I already know that game save files for loading progress are stored under Steam\SteamApps\common\Half-Life 2\episodic\save as well as episodic\cfg but my question is about the files inside of Steam\userdata\60342540\203160\Storage and it can be noted that for this example I'm using Half-Life 2 Episode 1 (steamid: 203160) inside of the storage folder there are the files "profile.dat","save1.dat","save2.dat", as well as the user's spray within the folder "\materials\" and a config file within "\cfg\". My best guess is that "profile.dat" stores the in-game settings, "save1.dat" and "save2.dat" indexes all of the save files that can be loaded. Looking at "config.cfg" in a text editor shows that it stores key bindings as well as all the pre-defined in-game variables. However, I'm still not certain about "profile.dat" and the various "save.dat". What do "profile.dat" and the "save.dat" files store, at least for Half-Life 2/Ep1/Ep2?


How can I cheat the sims freeplay?

I have the sims freeplay for iPod touch. Getting simolions and lifestyle points are really hard and I can't get a new house for sims because of the expenses. Is there a glitch for the sims freeplay to get free money that still works? If so how?


How do I push the 'Holy Roman Empire' out of Britain?

I'm currently playing as the Kingdom of Ireland - though I now control Alba (Scotland), Wales and more or less half of England...my final goal is to form the 'Empire of Britannia'; the issue I have is that early on in the game England and the Holy Roman Empire had a few scuffles, one thing led to another and they ended up in control of most of South England. A picture below illustrates my current position... _(the Orkney Isles is Norway)_ ![Ireland vs Holy Roman Empire](http://i.stack.imgur.com/r3663.jpg) I currently own 75% of the 'de jure' counties of the 80% required to form the 'Empire of Britannia' - I calculated that I would need 4 more counties and so set about building my claims (especially on the northern section). I now have my claims and I am ready to begin pressing them. ...This is where we hit the inevitable problem. I can raise an army of roughly 38,000 men (perhaps 50,000 with Mercs, though only for a short while before I am bankrupted) - however I know from testing that the Holy Roman Empire can easily muster an army of 90k+ which makes it impossible to beat them. I have begun sowing dissent, assassinating and building alliances with European powers but I was wondering what tactics or plans would be best for taking down this monstrosity - or at the very least getting them out of Britain?


How do I make most use of the Adrenaline Shield?

One of the Heavy Assault Trooper's overshields is the Adrenaline Shield. It is recharged by up to 20% (depending on level) when killing an enemy, but does not seem to recharge passively as quickly as the Nanite Mesh Generator. How (when) do I actually use it effectively? I can't really imagine a situation where I'd be both under fire and killing enemies quickly enough to maintain the shield - it looks like falling back to a safer position (where the NMG can recharge passively) is nearly always the much more viable option. Trying to bring it into close-quarters assault situations ends poorly for me, even with a concussion grenade. What am I doing wrong? Does the shield only become effective when fully upgraded? Or are there any other differences with the NMG the game forgets to mention?


What are the best objects to put in a dwarf's room?

So, obviously a bed is required. Assuming small rooms (~3 squares), what are the best objects to place in the rooms? I've always assumed a Table and Chair would be tops, but if I manually assign rooms that ends up being a pain in the ass. I saw a video on youtube where the guy said he liked to put cabinets in the dwarves rooms. Does having a chair/table of their own significantly increase their happiness? Or can I just put two random pieces of furniture? I imagine if I found the type of furniture they liked it would give them more happiness, but I don't feel like checking the wants and desires of hundreds of dwarves.


### Note: This question is about TES IV: Oblivion, not Skyrim. Can NPCs or non/semi-aquatic creatures (no 'Water Breathing' ability) drown? (Aquatic creatures have 'Water Breathing' as an ability.) Also, regardless if they do drown or not, do they come up for air once they're underwater? (I'm especially curious if this semi-aquatic creature drowns or not, and if it comes up for air..)


What are the consequences of leveling in lower level areas?

I know guild wars 2 manages to scale (down only) your level acording to the area maximum level. How will the experience for a level 30 player for instance, leveling on a level 5-15 area, be calculated ? Will the scalled down level 30 player level up as fast as the lvel 5-15 players in that area ? Thanks in advance


Minecraft launcher problem and won't start or load up

Minecraft won't start after updating to 1.7.4. All it does when I start the launcher, is it will shows the "Mojang" logo then goes back to the launcher again. What should I do?


Why do my arrows bounce off of other players?

Whenever I am playing multiplayer and I shoot an arrow at someone it reflects off. Even when they don't have any armor on, it still reflects. Is this a glitch? It is survival mode.


Do Boss battles have a hidden time limit?

I don't remember exactly what boss battles did which to me, but I have noticed that several boss battles gave me pg at the end while others did not. As far as I can tell most of the boss battles that did not give pg, I took a bit longer than I would have liked. Does anybody know if some boss battles just never give pg or if there is a turn limit where you will no longer receive pg as a reward.


Does it matter which hand my weapons are in while dual-wielding?

Is there any difference to which hand I equip two weapons to? I've switched around the two weapons I currently have equipped and my DPS remains the same. Does this mean I can equip whichever weapon in either hand with no change in damage output?


How do I patrol in Starcraft 2 using QWERT key-layout?

I played some years ago and used to use a patrol- and hold-position command with my units, but I cannot find it anymore in the game. Did they abandon that function? and if, why and is there an alternative? Is there an icon to click on? I use the QWERT keys, so I don't have "P" as it says in all tutorials


How to play Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection in offline 2-player versus mode without Xbox 360 controller under Win XP?

I have Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection on Steam and had some problems playing it with a non-Xbox 360 USB controller - basically the Y-axis (vertical) is inverted and certain buttons are not recognized properly in the menu. Controller options in pause menu suggest compatibility only with Xbox 360 controller. Is it possible to play 2-player versus mode on one computer using keyboard & non-Xbox 360 USB controller?


What are my advantages if I deposit gold on my personal bank?

When visiting the Bank guy for my personal bank, I got an option to deposit my gold there. That seems like a simple feature, but I can't figure out what my advantages are. Do I have to withdraw my gold evertime I want to visit a vendor? Are there mechanisms where I can lose gold? **What are my advantages when depositing gold in my personal bank?**


What is causing licorice swirls to drop from dispensers?

I'm playing Candy Crush Saga on Facebook (but I guess the mobile versions features the same levels) and I'm currently stuck on Level 293 The main difficulty from this level is in my opinion the licorice dispensers that will block most of the board, preventing you from clearing it. So my question is: **What is the exact condition that will decide if the dispenser will open or remain closed?** Causing licorice or regular candies to appear at the top of the board. I was thinking at first it was some kind of random sequence, but I'm not so sure about that after a few tries: because the amount of licorice over the board seems to be changing a lot from one attempt to another. So I guess there is something I do that have a direct influence on this. I found this on the wiki: > A Candy Cannon (also well known as a dispenser) is an element that releases > licorice swirls or candy bombs to the board when the candies in its vicinity > are removed. (Source) But I don't really agree with this, even if I only remove candies at the bottom of the board (the dispensers being at the top), they keep dropping them.


Do Hero Crates respawn?

In Star Wars Assault Team, I've bought a few of the hero crates, and it looks like the "upper" crates are still just as expensive but what you get has gotten worse! Do these crates respawn after a period of time? For example, I bought the "Gold" crate for 20 gems and got a tier 3 (it had a chance for a tier 4). Now the same crate is a tier 2, with a high chance of tier 3. I also bought the 2500 credit crate (don't remember the name) and now it isn't there at all anymore! My platinum crate is also now down to "Tier 3, with a chance of Tier 4" instead of "Tier 4 with a chance of Tier 5".


Is there a way to create a water item-slide from a creature-trap without chickens passing through it in Minecraft?

I have created a vertical trap that uses water to drag unsuspecting creatures from the surface into a vertical pit, they literally fall to death. Well, except chickens, and sometimes spiders. Right now I have to open a door and enter the trap periodically to recover loot from the creatures. I would like to set up a water "slide" at the bottom that would make items dropped by dead mobs flow with the water out of the trap and to where I stand. However, to do this I have to open one cube of the bottom of the trap for the water to flow through, and apparently that's enough for chickens to get past. I tried this, and when I got back from dinner, I had about 15 chickens flying around me, outside the trap. I have created an elaborate drowning tool to handle chickens and spiders that survive, but this of course only works if the mob is still _in_ the trap, and not roaming around outside, and I have to manually activate and deactivate this, so it's not automatic. However, if the spiders and chickens could just stay in the trap, I have no problems with activating this from time to time. However, I don't want to go chicken-hunting in the cramped area outside the trap. Is there any way I can set up such a water slide, get the items to exit the trap, without getting the outside of my trap filled with chickens? Basically, the bottom of my slide, seen from above, was like this:               RRRR  <-- R is rock     R WR  <-- W is a water source, this will flow down and to the left     R  R     R  R  <-- vertical shaft is over     R  R  <-- this 2x2 area (the spaces between the rock)     R  R     R RR     RSRR  <-- S is where I stand      In this case, everything is covered up, except that the cube just above the `S` has to be open for the water to pass, and thus the chickens can escape. Is there any way for me to get the loot, without opening up for chickens?


What happens when you level up in Temple Run 2?

I know that when you get to level 9 you get a gem powerup or something, but what happens at other levels? If you get past level 9 do you get a prize or something?


Can I unlock Dragon Armor, Roxas Outfit and Axel Outfit in Dragon Quest IX? How?

This link says that I can unlock these sets of armor by killing 100 Metal Slimes.   * Is this true? I would have expected to find more than just the one reference to this unlockable.    * Is there something else I have to do after killing the Metal Slimes?   * Is it just the plain old Metal Slimes in the Quarantomb, or any Slime which is also Metal?


How do I defeat the Kayran in the first chapter of the Witcher 2?

In the first chapter you are supposed to slay the Kayran, this enormous beast: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NkjH0.jpg) I'm having a hard time with it. I drank the Mongoose potion for poison resistance and I have the Kayran trap, but it just hits me too often with its tentacles. Especially when the Kayran swings a tentacle sideways, not from above, I have a very hard time evading it. Is there any trick besides not getting hit by the tentacles? With a lot of luck I'm getting as far as the point where it's throwing stones. Any idea what I'm supposed to do then?


I can't find the last Nekker Nest. Does anyone have their locations pinned on a map?

I've spent the last 1.5 hours running around trying to find the last Nekker Nest... I'm starting to think the quest is bugged. Has anyone got their locations pinned on a map?


How can I end a potion's effect prematurely?

I could have sworn that one of the tutorial journal entries mentioned that meditation could be used to remove potions prematurely (before their duration would normally expire), however I don't see such an option either on the meditate menu, or on the drink potion menu itself. Is it possible to end a potion's effect prematurely? _Cat_ loses its usefullness quite quickly once you leave the dark areas, and I'd rather both avoid the continued visual bleaching effect, _and_ the reduced damage to monsters that comes with it.


What's the cheapest 200 Medium Unit Container Cargo ship?

I'm looking for a cheap ship with about 200 units of space and can handle medium cargo containers. What's the cheapest ship in this range, and who sells it?


Macerators and Pulverizers vs Factorization Grinders?

Macerators and pulverizers are pretty easy to use, doubling ore output. Grinders from Factorization seem to produce more, but need a bigger factory setup. At the end of the day, which one produces the most using the least?


How do I earn medals?

I've completed 4 missions so far, getting the upgrade unlock every time and once filling the bar at the bottom of the debriefing screen completely, but haven't gotten a single medal. What are medals awarded for? Do medals do anything?


Is good performance/high score rewarded somehow?

At the end of a mission, the game gives the player a fairly detailed report of how they did, tallying up points and filling some sort of meter. Does the player get any rewards for excelling in some area or getting a high score?


How do I clear all 45 waves in Big Time Gangster?

Has anyone cleared all 45 waves in Big Time Gangster? I'm playing the game without buying any credits (I think that model is silly) so I can only purchase items that do not require credits. I have come up with some fighting strategies that help my to clear the first 10 waves without too much effot or loss of health but I think beyond that I'll have to stock up on equipment like health kits. What does it take to clear all 45 waves?


What do !punish and !forgive commands do on some hardcore Battlefield 3 servers?

Playing on some Hardcore Battlefield 3 servers, if I get teamkilled by someone, I get a prompt to type either !punish or !forgive. What do these commands do to that teammate? I tried asking a few times in chat, but nobody ever answered me.


Does preparing your pouch when fighting bosses the first time help with the Boss Challenge?

I am playing through _Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword_ a second time after having beaten it on Normal Mode. The first time I played, I had difficulty with the Thunder Dragon's Boss Challenge. I'm looking for ways to make the challenge easier in Hero Mode, especially since it will be more difficult than before due to the very nature of Hero Mode. I remember last time I played the Thunder Dragon's Boss Challenge that there was a limitation where I could not bring in items to a Boss Fight replay which I did not have when I fought that boss originally. For example, no using the bow on bosses early in the game. Because of this rule, I am trying a strategy of placing as many items in my pouch prior to fighting each boss _the first time_ which I feel might be helpful during the Thunder Dragon's challenge on _subsequent fights_. For example, when fighting Scaldera (the ball of molten rock in the Earth temple) I brought 4 large bomb bags so I could carry a metric ton of bombs. Does this mean that when I fight Scaldera in the Thunder Dragon's Boss Challenge I will be able to carry 65 bombs even if I am only carrying a single bomb bag when I talk to the Thunder Dragon? If so, what should I equip before each boss to get the maximum benefit when replaying those bosses? For example, I will want a few extra quivers before fighting the Sandship's boss!


Guiding or seeding town growth in OpenTTD

Is there a way I can assist the AI in being better about its town/city expansion? Currently the cities look a bit disjointed in terms of road connectivity.


Do Illusions have all passive abilities as my hero has? Even from items?

I am a long time Dota Player, but still this question I can't answer. I know that your Illus always get the lifereg of your hero and attack speed etc. But what happes if I buy a basher ? Do my Illus stun with their own cooldown of 1 sec for a bash or is It just me ? So wouldn't be panthom lancer even more op with basher ?


How do you use the G2A4 in Titanfall?

There is a rifle in Titanfall called the G2A4.   * It does fairly poor damage (3 body hits, or 4 suppressed).   * It has poor accuracy (forget about long range).   * It has a poor rate of fire (no semi or full auto, fires as fast as trigger pulls with an attachment that further reduces accuracy).   * It has a small magazine and an average reload time. Close up a shotgun, LMG or SMG will own you every time. Mid range an LMG, carbine, hemlock or even smart pistol will. Long range both snipers will outclass you completely, and again the carbine or hemlock are still better. There is a challenge where you have to get a large number of kills with this gun, but it feels almost completely worthless - in my hands this gun is worse than any of the side-arm pistols. Given how well balanced the rest of the guns are this seems unlikely. What am I doing wrong with this gun? How should I use it? Please include _how_ you use this gun successfully.


How to get past vertical sewage pipes?

After getting inside the sewer of South Park, I used alien probe to cross the gap. And then climbed down the stairs. Now I can see a water flowing down. There is a valve above it. How do i reach it?


How can I play IL-2 Sturmovik via Hamachi?

My friends and I don't want play on a dedicated server, we want to play without other people. But we can't properly configure the game - if someone creates a LAN-server, the others can't see it. However, other games work fine via Hamachi, and pings between our PCs are OK.


How to recharge portal and gain a higher level when i am alone in the city?

This question is a previous question of mine, about game play in a city where I am studying: Best way to play as low level in the city full of enemy? This new question is about the city where I live. I am obviously the only one playing this game here, so I have all portals in control (3 of 3). My question is this: I have a very small amount of xm here and I am unable to recharge my own portals because of this, not even to gain higher levels. There are maybe 6 spots in town and that's not enough for recharging one portal. So ... is there any other way to make my progress faster? I can't go out every hour for xm, portals are on the other side of city. Isn't it a little bit bad for those like me? ps: i did request for new portals, but it takes about month :-/ note: there is no other option for gaining level according to this table of rules, how to get higher level in my position


Can't get rid of garbage in a dense city

My city has 90k residents. There are two recyclings centers and one garbage dump, all having their maximum number of collecting trucks. There are volunteers from nearby cities as well (at least 32). Still, there is a large garbage problem in the city. Out of the top of my head, about 2000/4000 garbage is collected, and 4000/12000 recycling materials are collected. Either the capacity of these buildings to pick up garbage is disappointing, I'm doing something wrong, or I'm suffering from a bug. Which is it?


How do I make Endermen spawn more frequently?

I'm playing vanilla Minecraft, and am getting ready to head to the end. I need Eyes of Ender (and hence Ender Pearls), and in my main hunting grounds (a large desert area) as little as one Enderman may spawn per night. Is there any way to "promote" Enderman spawning so I can get pearls more quickly?


How can I stop being electrocuted?

In Feed The Beast, I have this setup with an MFE, a low voltage transformer, some gold cables, and my other machines. Whenever I touch the MFE, transformer, or gold cables, I get shocked. This somewhat annoys me because I have died twice. Here is a picture for reference:![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Qtgtn.png) In case you can't see, that is a gold cable behind the words "Death Point". My question: How can I stop being shocked by the gold cables? * * * As per @Shinrai 's instructions, I have made my circuits less exposed and how I use glass fibre cables. If you can't see, this is a MFE in the blank space connected to some solar panels. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/m1Y5U.png)


Some US Xbox 360 games not working on my xbox360 - claiming region lock

I have two games: Skyrim and Fifa 13. They are both NTSC-U games but my NTSC-U xbox blocks me from playing the games due to region block. The xbox was bought in Japan while on a trip there, but at the initial setup the region was set to US because that is where I get my games from. Other US games (such as Mass Effect 2 and 3, Dead Space, Halo 4, Gears of War, etc) work without any issues. But for these two there seems to be a problem. The Skyrim is the second copy of the game that I have bought, the previous copy had the same issue (region locked), and I assumed purchasing a new copy would resolve this problem but it's still here. How do I resolve this issue?


When does part 1 end?

I was googling for missable quests in _Nier_ and found out that the game is split into two parts. I won't be able to finish quests from part 1 after starting part 2. Could someone give me a spoiler-free hint about when the first part ends so that I'll know when I really have to finish all quests? One site said something about "entering the manor" - I didn't read further because of spoilers - so I suppose they meant part 2 begins when I've got to enter the manor between Seafront and Nier's hometown?


How do you Unlock General Grievous in Lego Star Wars III?

Without cheats, I mean. Is it even possible?


Competitive gaming and playing on a lower-specced machine

Stupid question: Is there any truth to the belief that if you train your `<insert competitive game here e.g. Dota 2>` skills on a sub-par pc, when you play on a maxed-out one you play better (much like jogging around with ankle weights then taking them off to improve your vertical leap)? Conversely, since I have to adjust to lower frame rates and less responsive interfaces on a lower-specced machine, does playing there hurt my overall skill growth?


Towns keeps crashing to desktop

I fell in love with the game _Towns_ , except for one little thing: it keeps crashing for no apparent reason. There is no error message or warning, it just closes. I get my little people to build a town, boom, closed, all deleted. I auto-save now but it is still annoying.


Why is there a Visa for the Ark?

In Snuggle Truck, there is an odd behaviour when I first start the game. When looking at the Ark medal for the first time after starting the game up, there is a picture of someone's Visa: ![pic of strangeness](http://i.stack.imgur.com/skTcL.jpg) As soon as anything is clicked, the main image goes back to an ark again, but the thumbnail view remains a visa until you change the selected track. ![Normal behaviour](http://i.stack.imgur.com/thebH.jpg) I realize that this might be just an easter egg, but I hadn't noticed the behaviour until recently. If it is an easter egg, I don't get the joke. Has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone know the meaning of the Visa picture?


Where is the second word of power for Kyne's peace?

I found the first word during a companion's quest but cant find the others.


What happens to your ship when you log off?

In Eve online one can quit whenever one likes, just click quit. But what does that mean for your ship when you've already left the game? What would happen if you quit while in warp? What would happen if you quit while in combat? How long does your ship sit around in space when you've already left the game? Does it disappear after x seconds?


Do Revives still give points for the kill to the other team?

So I bought the Revival Injector equipment, and I play Team Deathmatch and a team mate dies. If I revive them, do the enemy team still get a point? Do they get another point if that team mate dies after being revived? What if they don't accept the revive and just respawn anyways?


How do I take off cursed items?

I made the mistake of wearing an amulet without identifying it, and now it turns out I can't take it off. I can't tell what effect it has while I'm wearing it, but it doesn't seem to have killed me yet. Even so, I would like to remove it until it can be properly identified. How can I go about removing the cursed status, or short of that, how can I take it off despite its cursed status?


My claimed clash mob prize didn't appear in my inventory

I didn't receive my clash mob prize after winning. It was in the victory section and I pressed claim reward, but it's not in my inventory. The things I am missing are a ring and a big prize wheel.


Does armour take damage when you fall?

As of Minecraft 1.0, does armour take damage when you fall?


How can I beat Hell in the hard mode of Candy Box?

With 100 HP and a level 5 sword, how can I beat the hell level in hard mode? I'm using the Sword of Summoning; would it be better to use the Sword of Fire or the Sword of Life instead?


Which alchemy perks increase alchemy leveling speed?

Which alchemy perks actually help you level alchemy faster? I was told the first 3 perks do, but have had no confirmation (or if it actually even works)


What governs the order of row processing in King Cashing 2?

In King Cashing 2 battles, you "spin" a slot machine per turn to determine the amount of damage to be dealt to the enemy on that turn. I noticed that the rows are processed in different orders per turn. When more than one row is eligible to be processed, the rows are not always processed from top to bottom. While it's not significant all of the time, when you have the Necromancer class with you that replaces a "Miss" in the weapons (2nd) reel with a human weapon, it definitely is. Sometimes the row with a newly-created human weapon is processed, sometimes it isn't. Is there a set of rules which determines the order of row processing?


How do you find and install the early alpha games on Steam?

Once an early access game has been purchased on Steam, how do you find it in your library to install it? Do you have to enable "Beta participation" in Steam? Or do you have to wait a couple of days before the game shows up in your "Game Library|All Games"?


How do you kill the final boss of Guacamelee?

This Skeleton Face Guy (Caraca?) instantly owns me. Here's the list of things that you have to deal with all at once in this battle:   * He only telegraphs his upcoming attack a few frames before it lands. I have not yet been able to determine how to dodge any of his attacks, even if I could figure out which one is coming in time.   * He seems to randomly switch between the world of the living and the world of the dead. So in addition to having a fraction of a second to figure out how to dodge, you also have to in that same time figure out whether you need to switch worlds.   * He also seems to randomly change the color of his shield. So in addition to dodging his attack and making sure you're in the right world in a fraction of a second, you also have to figure out what attack to use (which you may not always be in the right position for, given whatever dodging maneuver you have to use) before he disappears, less than a second later. Seriously? There has to be a trick to this. Nothing else in the game has even approached this level of insane precision and instantaneous reaction. How do you even _touch_ this guy, let alone kill him?


Why match doesn't give me score?

After 3 weeks breaks I've played 4 matches (1 yesterday, 3 today). All of them won, but the problem is that on the profile page 2 first matches give me score (in "Result" column I see "Win (+30)"), but two latest - contains only "Win"? What does that mean? And Why I didn't receive my scores? Thanks. P.S. Link to profile on battle net: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2358878/1/BuddaSoft/matches **EDIT** : after that I lost 3 matches in a row - rating was not changed either... ?


How long does it take for a great works project to start building?

How long do you have to wait until the Great Works Project can start to be built? I already paid the §1,000,000 and am still waiting for the bureaucratic paperwork to finish.


How to change targeted mob in Dungeon Siege 3?

I recently installed Dungeon Siege 3 and I was very excited about the Game. I think it´s great but there is one thing, that really bugs me out. How can I change the selected mob? I mean, if a mob is targeted, how can I change the target to another mob that maybe needs to get stunned or something. I tried the tabulator button like in some other RPGs, but that only toggles the minimap. Is there any way to do this? Am I missing on something here?


How do I open the secret doors?

During playing DMC, I stumbled upon a couple of doors, which seem to be magically locked by a blue web of fibres. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MIWcQ.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fp0NZ.jpg) I know you can open some doors with special keys, but that does not seem to apply to those blue doors. I also haven't found any explanation in the game yet. How do you open those blue doors and what lies behind them?


What Dota 2 heroes are like LoL's Master Yi or Teemo?

I am starting to play Dota 2, and I play a lot of League. Which Dota 2 character is similar to either Master Yi or Teemo?


How do Minecart with Hoppers work?

The Minecarts with Hoppers are very confusing and after looking into Minecraft wiki page I couldn't find an answer on how I should use the hoppers. **What are some of the uses for Minecarts with Hoppers and how should I use them?**


What is the difference between blue and striped blue-and-white defeated levels?

I've completed many levels in Plants vs. Zombies 2. After completion, some levels are solid blue, while others are striped blue and white. What does this striping of levels indicate? I have used both starter boosts from the garden as well as power upgrades (purchased with coins or from gift boxes) to defeat levels, but I did not need them for every level. I didn't keep track of which level was aided with these tools. Is their usage causing the stripes? Do I need to replay the levels without the boosts/upgrades for "true" completion? Note that I have solved 99% of the levels (Besides one final level that is neither striped nor solid), so I am looking at a fully "completed" iteration of the game and have not compared it to an unresolved game. I ask not only out of curiosity, but if I need to replay these in a more challenging fashion in order to unlock level 25 of Far Future.


Can I play chrono trigger without an internet connection?

After a short period at the beginning of the game, a message `downloading additional data` appears. How much of the game will I be able to play after this happens, without having to connect to the internet again?


What exactly does the chain lightning effect on my Odyn Son do?

Last night I found a legendary mace, Odyn Son. ![Cropped screenshot showing Odyn Son tooltip](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tW7B2.jpg) I'm unclear on how its Chain Lightning ability works, beyond the obvious that there is a 38% chance on hit that it triggers. How is the damage for it determined? How many enemies can it hit, and at what radius? Is it related to the Wizard's Electrocute skill, runed with Chain Lightning? If so, is it actually treated as a skill and thus gains benefit from +Lightning skills gear?


When does the day start for League of Legends?

How does the 'First Win of the Day' IP bonus timer work? Does it reset at some specific time each day? Does the IP bonus gained vary depending on the game type; PvP vs. beginner bots vs. intermediate bots?


How to determine the correct truck on Election Day: Day 1?

There are six trucks to choose from. Bain says I should check the open containers in the shipyard to figure out which truck is the right one, but I don't get it. I also found a computer listing the trucks, but the I can't read what each truck is carrying. How do I figure out, which truck is the right one?


How to bind console commands to event in Counter Strike: Source v.34?

I'm wondering is it possible, for example, to bind a console command to some event in Counter Strike: Source. By event I mean, for example, connected to server, round started, round ended, enemy spotted, enemy killed etc. Is it possible to do in console something like:               bind @connected "record demo1" // Start new demo record when connected to server     bind @roundEnded "stop"        // Stop demo record when round ends or map changes     bind @enemykilled "say lol"    // Say something after killed somebody      Also, are there some counter strike internal environment variables, I could access via console? For example current map name or current time. Can I do in console something like:               //Start recording demo with current map and current time as demo's name         bind "MOUSE4" "record @currentmap+'_'+@currenttime"       Maybe is there some plugin for this which will not be considered as some kind of a cheat by server or anti cheats?


How to make resource pack textures for items?

I'm new to this, so please bear with me. I've been trying to make a **resource pack** for a map I'm designing. I've been able to change the block textures, but when I try to change an **item** texture or one of a plant (wheat), it either gives me the pink and black texture error, or an **annoying white block around the item**. Usually, If I do clinch the texture, the parts I wish to be transparent are not. I've tried several programs for adding transparency, but they've all returned the classic texture error. I'm really confused as to why. **Can anyone help me understand, then fix it**?


Is there something I can do with the rings/amulets I'm not using?

I have tons of rings and amulets that I don't use. Is there some kind of transmutation (i.e. combining rings/amulets somehow), some gem to make them unique or something that I can do with these? Here's a lightshot: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BzbOM.jpg)


Men won't capture anti-tank gun in the first campaign mission

First campaign, Stalingrad. Men get to the anti-tank gun and won't surmount the sandbags and capture the gun. tried from behind tank and adjacent to tank- gun.


Is Chapter 2 of Time Fcuk just the level Cecil?

When I complete the level Cecil, I get a message saying "Ending 3" and the same cutscene you get for taking a pill in "Dead End". What's going on here? What am I missing? The main "Basement Collection" claims I did _not_ finish the game, but I did sleep through two levels in "Chapter 1".


Witch Doctor pets, Fierce Loyalty and LOH

I am wondering if the LOH of the player is naturally transfered to the Witch Doctor pets (patch 1.0.4). If yes, is there restriction (like a reduced proc or reduced amount), and if not, does Fierce Loyalty only transfer "Life regeneration" bonus or also "Life on hit" and "Life leech" bonuses ?


Can you farm leaves?

Can I repeatedly shear tree leaves to get unlimited saplings? If so, would this work on Silverleaf Trees? Just to clarify, I was attempting at shearing leaves to get the leaf block AND a sapling, then planning on placing the collected leaf block back down, and repeating. Primarily to get Silverleaf Saplings.


Are coins used for anything other than Plant Food and Power-Ups?

In Plants vs Zombies 1, you used coins to purchase new plants, upgrades and the like, whereas Plants vs Zombies 2 appears to only use real money in its store. Instead, as far as I can tell by going through the first bit of the game, coins are only used for Plant Food and Power-Ups. Are coins used for anything else during the rest of the game, or can I safely use my coins on Plant Food and Power-Ups instead of hoarding them?


How can I tell which part of the game can only be unlocked in New Game+ and which one cannot? I am getting frustrated with this game, not with the complexity of it, but the lack of information on what I am supposed to expect to be able to do in the first playthrough. How should I know that I can't lower the water level till New Game+? What exactly is the goal of the first playthrough? What's the fundamental difference between New Game+ and the first playthrough?


How to record game in FIFA 12 without screencapturing?

How to record whole game in FIFA 12 without using screencapturing software (FRAPS and etc.)? Is it possible at all?


How is the EVE Online currency valued?

With all the hype about the latest EVE Online war and it "costing" over $300,000 actual USD, I'd like to know how this is calculated? From what I gather you cannot purchase ISK in the game, and therefore, there should be no real conversion rate from ISK to USD... so where is this figure coming from?


How do you allocate more RAM to Minecraft?

There is a lot of lag when I play Minecraft, and I think it's due to the ram I've allocated currently. (495MB) How do you allocate more RAM? **EDIT:** I checked my other computer (Intel i5 Core)and it had the same amount of RAM allocated to minecraft. However, Minecraft did not lag on that computer. After I installed Optifine on this computer, the lag stopped (I don't know why cause I read that Optifine splits the load onto 2 cores, but I have only one core (Atleast I think so, a sticker on the laptop says Intel CORE i7)). Still looking for answers to this though.


Where is Link at with Ilia in this screenshot?

In the screenshot below, there is a brown wooden post behind them. I think the item they are giving out is a white horseshoe. But where is this place? ![Link and Ilia, an item, at someplace.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ThdkH.jpg) Where is this location?


How long do ice arrows freeze for?

How long, in seconds, does it take for an enemy to thaw after being hit by an ice arrow? Is it a random amount of time or a fixed amount? I know that Darknuts break free almost immediately, but how long does it take for other enemies?


What is the best item to sell at the auction house in the Diablo 3?

I'm kinda new in playing Diablo 3. I want to have an idea on what items are good to sell at the auction house in order for me to earn more gold.


Is it worth becoming a Master Trader? Or is it just a waste of time?

I've occasionally traded with some townsfolk to short-circuit a quest with a poor drop rate after googling to figure out what mobs I needed to kill, but it seems like, for the most part, all any of them carry is useless junk. Do any of the townsfolk ever carry anything useful or rare, such as Arts Manuals or better weapons/armor/gems than I've been able to acquire before meeting them? If so, how can I tell? Is there a list anywhere? Or is trading mostly just a waste of time?


Where can I find the collectibles for the last page of the Collectopaedia?

I'm about 30 hours into _Xenoblade Chronicles_ , and one thing I've made a point of doing in every region is filling up the Collectopaedia with all of the various shiny blue dots of fun that are scattered around the world map. Normally, with each subsequent area I enter, a new page is added to the Collectopaedia, starting with Colony 9, then with Tephra Cave, and on to the Bionis Leg, and so on and so forth. However, since I've started playing, there has been a page marked 'Other', with far fewer 'open slots' than any other page. I am yet to find _any_ items that belong on this page. Where are they? What are my rewards for finding them?


How do I counter a Man-at-Arms as an Archer in melee?

Sometimes I find myself facing a Man-at-Arms 1v1 in melee as a Bow Archer. Against other classes I can usually put up a decent fight; however, due to the very short range of Archer secondary weapons, the high mobility of the Man-at- Arms class and their special dodge ability, I always find it very difficult to land a single strike or kick on a MAA before getting overwhelmed, and likewise, trying to run away from them is well nigh impossible. What's the most effective tactic to counter a Man-at-Arms in such a situation?


How to counter minisentries?

Minisentries are my soldiers' nemesis. Damn tiny, dealing damage slowly but surely, inexpensive to replace, those darn things are more annoying then they're supposed to be. At point blank, the shotgun seems ineffective. At long range, they're a pain in the arse to snipe with the rocket launcher. How can I counter them?


When are local licenses assigned?

Xbox Marketplace purchases come with two licenses: **system** and **local**. Respectively, you can use the purchase wherever you're logged in with your gamertag ("system"), or with any gamertag on the console associated with the purchase ("local"). When is this "local" license assigned? ### Scenario 1 If I make a purchase on a console, is the local license assigned when the content is finished downloading, when the download is initiated, or when the download is first added to the queue? If I buy an item on console A but don't finish downloading, and later log into console B, will the download automatically queue to redownload on this console B? Accordingly, is the local license then assigned to console B? ### Scenario 2 If I make a purchase on Xbox.com, is the local license assigned to the first console I log into? Or is it assigned to my home console somehow? Is there no local license automatically assigned at all in this case (unless reassigned with the License Transfer tool)?


Do blood dragons have a "weak spot"

During my playthrough of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, I've noticed a small glowing spot on the blood dragons' chests. Is this some sort of weak point? Is there a way to deal extra damage to one?


Is it possible to shoot a chicken in a minecart?

I can shoot pigs, sheep and cows with a bow when they're in minecarts, but I'm having difficulty shooting chicken. Is it even possible? I can only hit the minecart.


Wii U launch directly to Wii menu?

The latest Wii U firmware lets you boot directly to Wii mode. You are supposed to hold B during the boot screen. When I do this it says "going to Wii menu", then fades out and shows a logo with "Wii U Menu", then the user selection screen. Am I doing something wrong? Has anybody else gotten this to work? Ice tried holding for various lengths of time, and nothing seems to help...


External drive not appearing for downloads

My old 360 60gb hard drive, plugged into new Xbox (by transfer cable) will not show up when I want to download something (Halo 4 online maps, for example) but will show up when I transfer things. Am I doing something wrong?


Does scanning Pinnacle Station give you anything different if you did the DLC?

In the Phoenix system of the Argus Rho cluster, you can find Pinnacle Station. Scanning it gave me a Turian Spec Ops Team worth 40 War Assets. I didn't actually _do_ the Pinnacle Station DLC for Mass Effect 1, so I'd like to know if there is something I'm missing out on by not having done it. Is the worth of the War Assets higher if you've done it? Do you get something else entirely?


Can all EUR Nintendo 64 cartridges be set to English?

I purchased Paper Mario 64 a year ago and it allowed me to set language to English. I live in Australia and most games don't have the language select functionality they are just set at English. I am wanting to buy Smash Bros online which is marked as NUS-006(01)EUR. Do all EUR cartridges have language select or are there different regions?


How do I get the Twitch-tv Popout chat?

I am a streamer at nl.twitch.tv and whenever I see someone streaming, they always have a window of the chat next to their game. Does anybody know how I can get this popout chat?


Does taking Piero's Workshop Key in Dishonored have any negative effects further in the story?

Right before being assigned your first assassination in Dishonored, you can pick up Piero's Workshop Key next to the Hound Pits Pub. Due to the harsh nature the game has in regards to some choices, and as there's a sidequest later in the game where Piero and another character are hiding in his workshop, does picking up this key have any consequences at that point? Or will you still find Piero and his friend safe in hiding?


Can I restore a save file from PSN+ thats a couple of days old?

I'm having problems with Dead Island with some trophies and DLC's and I was wondering if there was a way to restore an OLD PSN+ save file?.. It already updated my last save file :/ Does it mean it overwrote it and its lost!? D':


Is there any benefit to having a second commercial port?

I constructed a second commercial port to avoid traffic. Both ports are full of employees well paid. However, since the construction of the second port the merchant boats are getting no service any more.


Can you see who initiated a clan war?

Is there any way to tell which clan member initiated a clan war? Our clan likes to be well prepared for our wars to maximize our chances of victory. Occasionally someone will start a war randomly and it is disruptive to the group as a whole. Is there anyway to tell who is starting these wars so we can ban them if they continue this behavior after a warning?


Do Occident or Oriental homes produce more net income?

In the current game I'm playing, I'm at a cross-roads on whether to build another Occidental colony or an Oriental one, for money production. I have enough excess supply that building either one would be easier, but I'd like to know **which type of colony generates more money after maintenance and supply costs per house**? So if I have a fully surrounded market place, with all the requisite support buildings, which type of population earns more money?


Does spacebar center on Nuke/Worm in StarCraft?

I can't test it now, but does spacebar (center on recent event) work for Nydus Worm/Nuke? (eg. if i got nuked or wormed, can I find it by hitting space)


Item Respawn time in Dragon Quest IX

So I've been trying to build a store of source materials to build some items in game using Alchemy, but I've found it hard to get items on the game map to respawn. What is the spawn rate for items? I assume it's different for different items, but I've been unable to find anything concrete out.


First fight with Nemesis problem

I played Resident Evil Nemesis a long time ago but was stuck on the first fight with Nemesis. My health was low then, and I couldn't find a way to defeat him. I tried to find some cheats that will skip that fight but couldn't, so I had to stop playing the game. I want to play this good game, so can anybody tell me the way to defeat him with very low health or some cheats to skip the fight? thanks in advance friends.


How do you open the Dark Palace without paying Kiki?

The first dungeon in the Dark World is the Dark Palace, as you approach the Palace a little monkey-type creature called Kiki starts following you, if you give him 10 rupees. Once you get to the entrance to the Dark Palace he offers to open it for you for 100 rupees. ![Kiki opening the Dark Palace](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CreRA.jpg) You are also given the opportunity during this conversation to "try and do it yourself". Is it possible to open the Dark Palace without paying Kiki rupees, if so - how would you achieve this?


How to get shard from Anemone Stinkhorn in Capital City Runoff?

When i talk to **Anemone Stinkhorn** in Capital City Runoff it tells me: > I'm ready for a new school to move in! What do i have to do to solve this and get the shard from anemone stinkhorn?


Can you get into Oola's old lab?

So in Metrica Province there is the old ruins of Oola's lab, and from the mini-map it looks like you can go through it and pop out the other side. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DKfLz.png) Has anyone managed to get inside? Or is it permanently locked?


What city gives the most cash?

What city gives the most repeatable cash (excluding challenges) and is relative easy to not destroy, for when you want to farm cash for getting all research done?


Gearing up for RIFT end game

Currently RIFT is on the 1.7 update/event. I recently hit 50 and I was wondering what would be a good way to get geared for raids? I don't know many of the dungeons/instant adventures/etc, because I haven't really done any of them (I did Iron Tomb a few times). Can anyone suggest a good way to get geared up for raids, dungeons, etc? Thanks!


Can I talk to friendly humans?

During the "Battle for Stormrise", you find lots of "Human (friendly)" characters walking about. They'll help you battle any demons that are within view and they don't attack you when you're the only one around. **Can I talk with these characters or get them to follow me?** The only action I see when mousing over them is "Attack Human (friendly)" so it's not immediately evident how I can accomplish this. There are some achievements for Hack Slash Loot for having (and betraying!) allies which is why I suspect that there are more actions available to me. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/kZiZF.png)


Selecting difficulty on Dungeons of Dredmor

For some reason, no matter what button I press on the difficulty screen on Dungeons of Dredmor, it automatically selects Dwarvish Moderation and Permadeath. Doesn't matter where I click, or whether I press up or down, etc. Hell, I can hit the back button and it moves to the Skill Select screen. Has anybody else had this problem, and how do I solve it?


bonestrewn crest word doesn't appear

I just killed the Dragon, following the Bonesstrewn Crest, and climbed the rock to get to the word of Power, but that thing is turned off, or something. Bottom line is, I cannot complete the missions (that little arrow is always there, and the quest is still on my quest log) and there seems to be no word left for me to learn. How do I solve this glitch? Thanks :) Kath


How can I launch Enemy Within from a shortcut?

Ever since downloading Enemy Within, launching the game via steam shortcut instead takes me to a launcher where I must specify Enemy Within or Enemy Unknown. Is there a way to skip this middle step and launch Enemy Within directly?


What do I do with diamonds?

After finishing the quests that take me through the hotel to get to the parking lot, I accumulated a fair number of champagne bottles, which I dutifully turned in for diamonds. Now I've got 8 diamonds. The diamonds sell well to merchants (about $1500 iirc), but I've held off on selling any, since rare items like that usually have a better use than being sold for cash. From this question I see that diamonds are needed for a mod later on, which does not surprise me. What mod is it, and how many diamonds will I need? Can I sell some of my diamonds and still have enough for late game, or should I hoard every single one?


Who will be the leader if 6 colonels are in the same squad?

If I have the Officer Training School upgrade **Lead by Example** and I have squad of 6 colonels, who will be the leader of the squad?


What Chemistry Sets come with the "Collector's" quality?

Just came out today, but nothing in the schemas point to what chem sets would have the "Collector's" quality. What chem sets come with the "Collector's" quality?


Is there any point in using Agility if your speed is already faster?

If I know my pokemon is faster than anyone else's on their team, does having agility on my moveset help at all? Would I ever be able to strike twice in one turn? If so, how is this calculated?


What exactly is the weakness to the Grigori on EN II

when i face the Grigori Boss in EN II's Sanctuary i normally just spam Lym's fire AoE when the Gridori calls all it's minions together because in the process i kill all but 4 apparently and deal damage (there is just this load splash sound which could just be the Grigori's minions being killed) i know with the Gridori they take much more damage when you attack their gems, however the gem is normally visible is some form either during a powerful attack or when you do a back attack (like with Manifest Armorous) but with this Grigori i can't see it and when it gathers it's minions it is engulfed in some light so i can't tell if it's gem's is exposed since my method is dependent on Lym attacking and one Battle Trophy requires Bacchus to kill this Grigori's minions using one skill i really want to know what exactly is this Grigori's weakness so i will know what to avoid if i'm trying to increase my kill count for those minions


what is the meaning of tower of candy box 2

I don't get why there is a random tower with 4 blank spaces? I tried pressing the spaces but nothing happens


Why should I buy a barrel of blood?

I just noticed a dwarven caravan brought about a dozen barrels of blood from various sources, and a few barrels of ichor too. What's the use of this? If there's any, how can I "collect" the blood from my victims?


Are there stealth boy side effects?

Specifically, is The Courier subject to stealth boy abuse? I've actually been very hesitant to use stealth boys in New Vegas because of what they did to the nightkin -- and my fear that they might do so to me.


Turning the sound off?

Plain and simple question, I know. I like playing my mobile games while listening to my own music, and having the game's music over it is quite annoying. But somehow, I see no menu option to mute this app! I even started looking at apps that would enable me to mute specific apps, like the volume mixer in Windows... No success there either.


How many hit points does a sieged city have remaining?

I am attacking a city and would like to know how many hitpoints it has remaining. I have tried hovering over the hex and city plaque. All you can see from the screenshot is that the city is in the red with hitpoints. I know you could approximate this. However, when a city is in the red of a 100HP city. There could be as much as 15 HP remaining. The scale of the red bar makes it difficult to guess. So my question stands where I am not looking for `just guess it answers`. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yzeI2.jpg)


Does anyone have a descriptive list of prize bubble locations?

I can find several YouTube videos of people going through each level in LittleBigPlanet 2 showing where Prize Bubbles are located. Are there any just plain **_lists_** of where they are? I've been through some of the levels already and have only a few bubbles I still need. It would be much easier for me to have a short description of where the groups of prize bubbles are instead of having to play, pause, play, pause, skip forward, skip backwards, etc. a YouTube video trying to follow along for the one prize bubble I'm missing (not to mention having to indulge the creator's terrible sense of humor which is apparently the standard for any gaming videos on YouTube). The closest thing I've found is on GameFAQs, but that is a full description of how to beat each level. I'd love to have just a quick sentence for each prize bubble or group of prize bubbles describing their locations. Can anyone help me out?


What do the green bars next to players' names in the 'tab' window mean?

When I push `TAB` on Minecraft servers it comes up with a little green connection bar next to the players' names! What does this mean?


Is there any reward for completing the Pokemon Pokedex 3D app?

Someone posted that as a prize for completing either the Pokedex or sticker collection (I don't recall which), you would get a Pikachu added. Is this true? I'm still 7 away myself, I haven't been able to find anyone local to fill in the monkeys and deer I'm missing.


Are there places where pumpkins are likely to occur?

I am building a castle with at least four towers in Minecraft. Each tower needs 10 Jack ‘o' Lanterns, but I have only found 20 pumpkins yet. Do pumpkins really occur at random, or are there places I should look? I have found 14 in grass and 6 in snow so far.


Is the dragon priest in Ironbind Barrow supposed to have no mask?

I went to a place called Ironbind Barrow and met a girl and a Mage there. The mage's name was Bee-ja. They wanted to get treasure out of Ironbind Barrow, but when we reached the treasure chest, a dragon priest appeared and started attacking me, so I killed him. He didn't have a dragon priest mask like the other (usually masked) dragon priests like Nahkriin. So is this dragon priest meant to have a mask or not?