Minecraft keeps crashing

My sister and I recently upgraded to Windows 8, and yesterday we were playing Minecraft like normal. Then all of a sudden we got this pop-up for Java. I clicked on the popup, then I got kicked out of the LAN and she couldn't join mine so we restored our computers back to when Minecraft would let us play together. So we uninstalled java, and re-installed Java 6. It worked for her and when I went to open a single-player map and it froze. I tried opening Magic-launcher, and it would load the map but I would constantly lag then finally crash. **Update:**   * When I say restored I mean I backed up to an earlier date.    * I have no mods installed The popup asked if I wanted to do something like share my java with public. When she opened her LAN when we got them working I clicked no because when I clicked accept it wouldn't let me join her LAN


From how far will Endermen notice your gaze?

I've spotted Endermen far off in the distance, and they haven't appeared to notice my gaze. Within what range will they react to me? Does draw distance affect this range in any way?


Do items vendors sell change over time?

I noticed that when you create a new character, the vendors will sell you different items. Now that made me think, do vendors change items they're selling over time too (to the same character), or is their shop inventory different only for different players/characters.


What's the highest item rarity type you can find in NPC's shop

I noticed that except normal items the NPCs also sell items of blue-named rarity as well. Is there a chance an NPC will sell items of higher rarity then blue-named? If so what is the highest possible rarity of an item you can find in the shop?


Fog distance significantly lower in 1.8

So the fog distance in Minecraft 1.8 seems to be significantly closer than previous versions. I have the view distance set to maximum. Is there any way to extend the fog distance back to the old values?


Why are there champion trains in low-level maps?

I recently started playing GW2 again and noticed that there are champion trains in low-level maps like Queensdale. A champion train seems to be a semi- organized group of people killing the champions in a given rotation. Those trains will cycle the rotation many hours. However, shouldn't diminished returns make such behaviour less profitable? Or is there something new that you can get from champions only (haven't played since May).


How do I Summon meteors and fight Eater of Worlds when there is no corruption in my world?

I noticed in my Terraria world that I have absolutely no Corruption biomes. Nada. Nothing. I was really hoping to get my hands on some meteorite but it seems to be a pipe dream in my current world. Are there alternative ways for me to summon a meteor? Can this be done in the Crimson Biomes? This is pretty weird for me since this is a large map. One would expect multiple Corruption biomes. This world is 3 days old, so it was created after patch 1.2 See Screenshot ![Map layout](http://i.stack.imgur.com/czFY5.jpg)


Where is Jack in Highpool?

I've seen reference to a quest-giver NPC called Jack in Highpool (in this thread), but can't find any such person. Where can I find Jack? (I went to Highpool before the Ag Center.)


Locked chests in the dungeon: where to find the keys and what to expect inside?

The 1.2 update added some new locked chests to the dungeon. Where can I find their matching keys and what can I expect to find inside these chests? Are the rewards unique? Will I need to generate many worlds to get all significant rewards from these chests?


What is the most cost effective armor value?

Armor is fairly important for tanks in league, as it lowers the physical damage they take from enemies.   Armor absorbs a certain percentage of incoming damage to the champion, it is not on a 1:1 scale. For example having 100 armor does not block 100% of incoming damage.   Armor also does not scale up at the same pace throughout the game, buying 15 armor at the beginning of the game when you have 40 armor has a greater impact than buying 15 armor at the end, when you already have over 100 armor. Finally, different items have a different cost-effectiveness for armor values:   Cloth Armor costs 300 gold and gives 15 armor, that is **20** armor per gold   Chain Vest costs 720 gold and gives 40 armor, that is **18** armor per gold So taking into account the way armor scales down with the amount of current armor your champion has, and the cost effectiveness of different items that give armor, I'd like to know when is it economically right to just stop buying armor. Or   **What is the armor value at the point where buying X armor will only increase damage absorption by 1% (or less), and what is the minimal gold value to get there?** For example, I played Garen on Twisted Tree Line and started with **40** armor, which said gave me a **29%** reduction to incoming damage.   I bought a Chain Vest right off, giving me **82** armor (40 + 2 additional from my masteries), with **45%** damage reduction   I proceeded to record throughout the game:   127 armor = 56% reduction   170 armor = 63% reduction   198 armor = 66% reduction As you can see, the difference of 30 armour in late game only bumped it from 63% to 66%, but adding 40 armour earlier bumped it from 29% to 45%


What does the physical damage on shields do in Dark Souls?

Shields in Dark Souls have a physical damage rating. Is that the amount of damage reduced, or it means something else?


Does playing Costume Quest on Halloween (Oct 31st) do anything different?

It just occurred to me, but is there anything different in _Costume Quest_ when actually playing on Halloween (Oct 31)?


New content available at the Safe House?

I just logged in to Hitman: Absolution and got a message saying "New content downloaded from server. You can find it at the Safe House." I've only played the single player campaign so far, I haven't gotten into Contracts mode. **What's the Safe House and where do I find it?**


Repairing the white phial quest broken?

There is a quest in Windhelm where you have to find a white phial for the alchemist. This quest is not a problem, after many days, you get a letter from him again to meet him at his shop. Its this next part that is the problem. He tells you he wishes to repair the phial, and needs you to collect some ingredients, Getting the Unmelting snow and powdered mammoth tusk was fairly easy, but there is a horrible _glitch_ which has stopped me in my tracks for the third and final ingredient. Its a **Forsworn briar heart** , needed to be taken off a certain person, so getting any briar heart will not suffice. Now the person i need to get it from has been killed already earlier doing the red eagle quests, and if that weren't bad enough, he has no briar heart on his person, yet its still telling me that i must pick one off this person. This is on the Xbox, so console commands cannot be used, Has anyone come across this also? and if so, have you got around it? does anyone have any info to help. I have looked on the internet for solutions but there is not much to help. **EDIT: Quest works now.** This glitch seems to have been solved, a recent update must have found a way round this, the briar hearts could be eaten and then once all gone, they were not quest related, finally. and the quest could be completed too, as before he wouldnt accept your ingrediants, however now he does. thanks


What happens to units and buildings if they get "buried" under destructible rocks?

HOTS introduces the new "destructible rocks" that can actually be destroyed, as the name suggests. One part of rocks crushes down and blocks a predefined area. What happens to units and buildings standing on that spot while the rocks get destroyed?


When I try to join a friend's game via Steam, it says "You have been banned from the current session"

This only started happening after the recent patch _(7.06, came out about 10 minutes ago)_. He of course hasn't banned me, but we can't join each others' games. How can we fix this?


Why are my buildings disappearing on minecraft?

I have the pocket edition on my iPad and for some strange reason, while I'm playing, half or whole buildings of mine occasionally simply vanish. I have looked for similar complaints everywhere but no one seems to have the same problem. I'm getting really tired of it and wish I knew why this is happening. I am also on creative mode so it has nothing to do with dying.


How can I permanently disable all achievements and related messages?

I'd like to play StarCraft 2 without seeing all the achievements and related messages. Is there any way I can permanently get rid of them?


Why won't an NPC go into his house?

So, today the Demolitionist appeared, and night has now fallen, but instead of going to the cosy NPC friendly house I had ready for him, he seems to constantly wander between my house and the guide's house (which actually has an empty floor that he could move into anyways). See this picture for detail: ![Get your mouse off my picture...](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6FDtn.png) As you can see, the demolitionist seems torn between my humble abode (circled in red), and the house of the guide, who has a free floor anyway (circled in blue). He won't settle anywhere, not in the empty floor in the guides house, or the lovely house I had build in anticipation of his arrival thats off screen to the right. The noise of him constantly shutting and opening the doors is driving me insane, and the dark thoughts of going on a quest to find lava and commit demolistionisticide are growing even stronger with every second.


How do I stop the Shakturi?

I've played trough the original distant worlds several times, but the return of the Shakturi expansion pack is giving me some difficulty. Two years ago the Shakturi began their war on the on the good races of the galaxy. At the start of the war I had several colonies near their borders, my military was the most powerful in the galaxy. ![Start of the war](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UvY1Z.jpg) In the above screenshot my empire is represented in Dark blue. The light blue to my south west are the Great Ackdurian kingdom, who are my allies. The Shakturi territory is the Purple area in the south east. * * * Two years into the war things have turned a bit desperate. Shakturi world destroyers are destroying planets with impunity. My own fleets have proven to slow to catch those of the Shakturi, when combat does take place the Shakturi usually outnumber and outgun me. The Great Ackdurian kingdom has been wiped out, and my colonies in Kiadia, Osis, Lanos and Vun-Alea have been destroyed. ![two years into the war](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sLBXI.jpg) * * * The core planets of the human empire are now threatened directly by the Shakturi. My military has been gutted, and I still have not found a way to deal with world destroyers popping into a system and immediately destroying a planet. Is my situation hopeless? Is there anything I can do to defeat the Shakturi or should I have handled things differently at the start of the war?


Is it possible to pick up a thrown glowstick in Terraria?

I'm pretty new to this game and maybe I'm missing something obvious, but is there any way to pick up a glowstick after I throw it (usually accidentally...)?


commandline.txt for GTA 4 doesn't work on Steam

I have GTA 4 on Steam and I use commandline.txt but it doesn't work. When I launch it, Rockstar Social Club just pops up asking me to log in and after I click Play or Play Offline, the game starts and commandline.txt doesn't work just as if it's ignored I've tried:   * Running without Steam (Desktop shortcut to LaunchGTAIV.exe)   * Arranging the options so that they're all on one line   * Arranging the options so that each option is on one line   * It's updated (1.0.7.0) 'cause Steam updates it Also, I didn't make any spelling mistakes 'cause none of the options worked My commandline.txt               -noprecache     -minspecaudio     -norestrictions     -nomemrestrict     -framelimit     -percentvidmem 100      _Steam launch options doesn't seem to work either_ **Never mind. Steam launch options are working again.**


Viewing the world seed in the multiplayer mode

How can I get a seed of the world in the multiplayer mode in Minecraft, if I'm the owner? I'm currently on Minecraft 1.2.5


Borderlands 2 - Best damaging character?

Okay so I have zer0 at level 42 /w bee shield and specced for pistols (rapid fire over pure damage) but I feel that Salvador could hit harder than I could burst, now I don't use the best pistol in the world, 1200 damage ish and I'm specced cunning, the bee shield is a lvl 35 item. So am I incorrect that Salvador could hit harder, outside of gunzerker? I think Salvador could hit a lot harder even with zer0 using deception at 0.01 fire time. So in your experiences what sort of damages has your characters been hitting? I would just love to see if someone like Salvador could hit harder than zer0 at same level and gear etc. Thanks Just to add... In terms of pistols who wins? Using antagonist sheriff's badge and other pistol related relics and coms? Thanks!


What useful applications do tonics have?

Fairly regularly (and especially in Black Lion chests) I seem to be given tonics whose description says will transform me into an ooze or a moa or what have you for 15 minutes. It also says I can't attack anyone but am, presumably, still vulnerable. I think I read somewhere that enemies will ignore you, but I'm not sure about that. So my question is, what's the point of these items? If I can't attack anyone for 15 minutes that's a good chunk of XP I'm losing out on. I also can't interact with merchants. If enemies do in fact ignore you then they would be good for a quick escape from a tough battle, but 15 minutes is far too long for that. The only possible use I can see for these is in a big fight with lots of downed players - you could transform and go around reviving people without fear of attack. Doesn't seem _that_ useful. Am I missing something?


League of Legends: How do blind effects work?

How do blind effects such as Teemo's blinding dart and Heimer's grenade work in League of Legends? For example, does it work against an enhanced auto- attack such as Nasus' siphoning strike?


What does Teemo's Blind actually block?

Suppose you have Teemo vs Vladimir or Fiddlesticks, can his Blind (Q) stop the Fiddle's Drain (E), or Vlad's Transfusion (Q)? I did search on lolwikia but I'm still not sure about this.


What gets repaired when I repair "All Items"?

Vendors in Diablo III have two options for repairing, _Equipped_ and _All Items_. The _All Items_ option repairs equipped items and items in the player's inventory, but does it also repair items in the player's stash?


Math behind Minecraft Redstone Torches Burning Out?

So, I know that redstone torches burn out, and according to the Minecraft wiki, there is some maths behind this. Unfortunately, the MC wiki isn't very descriptive (and mixes redstone ticks with game ticks), and I want to know this:   1. What are the conditions for a redstone torch burning out, and what is the probability (if any) that it will do so once the conditions are met.   2. What are the conditions for a burnt-out redstone torch recovering, and what is the probability that it will do so... If you use "ticks" in your answer, please say whether you're talking about redstone ticks or game ticks, otherwise it'll get really confusing...


Damage calculation of the Wizard's Magic Weapon?

I'm currently trying to determine how exactly the DPS calculation works. The only thing I'm not quite sure about is Magic Weapon, which gives me a **huge** dps boost. My unbuffed DPS is about 17k, using Magic Weapon increases my DPS to over 22k. Has anyone already figured out what exactly magic weapon does? **Edit:** I built a **dps calculator** based on the knowledge I got here: http://xraymeta.com


How can I maximize return on crafting

During crafting, there are four different actions available, and four different indicators that these actions manipulate. At what levels of Heat, Durability, and Progress should each action be taken in order to maximize the final quality of the product, and what might the final stats of a product of a given quality be?


Does numbing traps reduce damage from elite affixes?

The numbing traps passive text reads:               Enemies you Slow or hit with Fan of Knives, Spike Trap, Caltrops, Grenades,     and Sentry fire have their damage reduced by 25% for 3 seconds.      Does this damage reduction apply to elite affixes? Is it only melee attacks? What about boss area of effects, Malthael's white poo for instance?


Does Dragon Ball: Raging Blash 2 Limited Edition have the original music?

I bought `Dragon Ball: Raging Blash 2` classic edition and was heavily disappointed because the whole music collection was replaced. I wonder if Limited Edition is also packed with the "new" lame music, or the original one. _Even though it is stolen from older Dragon Ball games..._


How do you craft a redstone lamp and a daylight sensor?

I've tried spawning in redstone lamps and daylight sensors and it worked, but I don't know how to craft them. What are the crafting recipes for redstone lamps and daylight sensors?


Will Steam remember my saves if I uninstall Deus Ex: HR?

I couldn't run DX:HR with the graphics up all the way so I took them down a notch until I got a new computer. Do I have to move my save files to my new computer to keep my character? Or do they save in steam so I can play them on my new computer without saving them and moving them?


Which games on Xbox360 support 3D?

I know there are 3D games for PC and for PS3, but are there any for Xbox 360? Is there a full list somewhere and what 3d technology do they use (what kind of TV do you need)?


Starcraft 2: Effectively harass as zerg

As zerg I tend to be a very macro oriented player. What are some techniques to prevent my opponent from massing a huge death army and rolling me over while I'm droning heavily? How can I abuse zerg's unit mobility, deal damage, and escape with no loses?


What's the maximum level in Dead Island?

What's the maximum level in Dead Island that you can reach and does it make in sort that you can have max-out skills ?


Does Big Bad Voodoo stack?

If there are multiple WDs in party and they all use the Big Bad Voodoo skill: 1) If they have the same rune, does the bonus stack? 2) If they have different runes, do I get bonus from all runes while standing in the area of effect?


Is there an updated list of the most frequently banned champions in the ranked solo game?

I have just reached level 30 in `League Of Legends` and I would like to approach the ranked solo game. I read about the _banning system_ , that allow to ban 4 champions from the game, before champion selection. I am wondering now if there is an **updated list of most frequently banned champions** , so that I can check which are the probabilities that I can use my preferred champions.


What changes are made when playing King through to Deity difficulty?

Could someone give a general outline of what the games does to increase the difficulty when playing King, Emperor and Deity?


I use smartcast, but sometimes I would like to see the spell ranges etc. Can I somehow use QWER as smartcast and put shift+QWER to normal cast?


How can one select a specific chapter to replay?

I recently finished Spec Ops: The Line (PC) on suicide mission difficulty and wanted to replay specific chapters to find all the intels and make different choices. However when I go to the 'Select Chapter' menu option, only Chapter 1 seems to be available. I tried using the mouse wheel, clicking on the map, using a and d to try to select a different chapter but nothing seems to work. Do I have to replay the game through the Select Chapter menu to unlock the other chapters? Am I doing something wrong on this menu ?


Can you block Caitlyn's ult with neutral minions?

I was wondering if Caitlyn ults you can you run behind neutral minions such as baron or dragon to block it?


What are the odds of spawning in a dungeon?

I just got MultiVerse and created a new survival world. I was surprised that I spawned in a dungeon. Is this a 'nothing special' type of thing or is it very rare? If so, what might be the odds of spawning in a dungeon?


How can I disable the Riddler Proximity Mine in the Secret Corridor in Wonder City?

I've been playing Batman: Arkham City and there is a _Riddler Proximity Mine_ in the Secret Corridor in Wonder City. I've tried to disable it using the **Disruptor** (as suggested in the answer to my previous question about disabling Proximity Mines) but it doesn't work (I'm aiming with LT and pressing RT, but there comes the "no sign" ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ifJXD.png)). I've also tried to find a way to that room which stores the Riddler Trophy, but to no avail (I've taken a look inside the room by throwing a remote batarang in it). The only way in seems to slide under the bars but the mine must be disabled first. How can I achieve this? Below are two images I took with my good old cellphone. Sorry for the low image quality. ![corridor](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vWKUj.jpg) ![map](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vWKUj.jpg) ![disruptor](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QYWoo.jpg)


How do you move your house you build in Creation mode in The Sims 3:Pets to a different lot?

I looked through the tutorials and it mentions you can do it after you save your house to your studio which I have done but when I click the new lot it only comes up with other houses that aren't the one I created. Any help would be appreciated!


How do units choose which enemy to target in SC2?

Assuming I do **not** focus fire, how do my units choose which enemy unit to engage, when there is more than one in range? Specifically, are they making any smart choice such as targeting the most dangerous units, the unit they are most effective against, or the unit with least hp?


What is the most economical Zerg opening?

Zerg macro openings must balance the timing of:   1. Spawning pool   2. Hatchery at natural expansion   3. Queen Early spawning pool or hatchery means sacrificing drones to afford it, but means more larva to produce more drones. What is the most economically-optimal build order for Zerg?


Is there any way to help with the sniper rifle kickback?

In RAGE, is there an add-on of sorts for the sniper rifle to help with the crazy kickback when the gun is shot while fully zoomed? If so, can it be built or purchased somewhere? I noticed other add-ons for the shotgun, and the sniper rifle does get a loading mod. I was able to luck my way through the first Job Board sniper mission in Wellspring, but am having trouble getting through the next one with the caravan.


Will the DLC for each platform be released at the same time?

For past BioWare games like Fallout, the Xbox 360 has enjoyed getting DLC some time before PlayStation 3. Is that true for Dragon Age II, or are all three platforms getting the DLC at the same time?


In Deus Ex, I'm stuck with binoculars zoom on

Somehow I managed to get stuck with a binocular's point of view. (Compare what I see with binoculars and without binoculars.) Saving and loading didn't help. Restarting the game didn't help. How can I get back to the normal field of view?


Where can I buy a mouse cable supporter?

Where to find mouse cable supporter as seen in this video?


How do I fix input lag on my new HDTV

I recently purchased a new 55 inch LED HDTV, I hooked my ps3 up to it (HDMI) and now I experiance about a half a second delay when I press a button and the action is preformed on the TV. This never happened on my old TV, I've looked around and can't find any solutions help! I'm using a Kogan KALED55XXXWA and as far as I know there isn't a game mode.


Why does my 3DS Activity Log claim I've spent less time playing a game than the game itself?

I've noticed an interesting property of the 3DS Activity Log: it seems to track less time played than the internal play clock for most titles I've tried on the system. Take a DS game I recently completed, _Solatorobo: Red the Hunter_ , as an example. Its internal system clock claims a play time of _23:09_ , whereas the 3DS Activity Log claims I've actually played the game for _16:56_ (in hh:mm format). Another notable is the DSi title _Shantae: Risky's Revenge_ , which claims I've played for _5:17_ (rounded up) despite Activity Log stating that I've actually played for _2:12_. Which of these reports is more correct? My null hypothesis is that the 3DS Activity Log is more trustworthy -- by virtue of not counting suspends against the play tally -- but I have no data other than my vague intuition of how much real world time I spent to back this up. I would be especially interested in learning how the 3DS Activity Log tracks time spent for each title versus the most common methods used in DS and DSi titles. Thanks for reading.


How do I perform bonus actions?

In FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage, during a race you may earn some additional money by performing some bonus actions (Slam, Power Hit, Fastest lap - although this one is pretty obvious !, Blast Out...). At the end of the race, there is a recap of all of them. The way to perform them seem to be explained in the loading screens, but it seems that my computer is too fast to load, and I never could read any of the tips displayed there. What should I do to obtain those bonuses?


How can I maintain the loyalty of my evil minions?

I've just had a number of my minions leave my evil organisation due to their low loyalty to me. Why does this become low, and what can I do to increase it?


What can I store on a Wii U's Flash memory?

Although I wanted the white version of the Wii U console, the black one actually does have 32GB Flash memory, but what is it for? Is it for game play data save, so if you only play a few games, then probably 8GB might be enough?


friend has the games i installed them do i have to buy games too or can i just get a game time card and play

I got the game battle chest from a friend and uploaded its the disks up to all the way to cat, can I just buy the time card and play or do I have to "buy" the games.


Is there any way to reset the level progression?

For example, if I start a game at level 1, and use the console to advance the sneak skill all the way to 100 with `player.advskill sneak <huge number>`, is there any way to stop the game from forcing me to level up when I enter the skills menu?


How do I know when I'll fight Akuma/Gouken at the end of Arcade mode?

Occasionally at the end of Arcade mode, I'll be able to fight Akuma/Gouken in the extra stage after the boss battle (with Seth). Unfortunately, this doesn't quite so often. I've played through Arcade Mode, only for the character cutscene to trigger right after the Seth boss battle fight, and sometimes getting to Akuma. I've only fought Gouken once, and I have no idea how I was able to fight him. How can I tell when I'll fight Akuma/Gouken at the end? Is there a requirement I need to do (take minimal damage, combos, etc.?) to actually fight them?


Final Dog Tag for We will all go together

I have completed almost all the quest except I can't find the last dog tag, the map pointer just shows me to the middle of town (I assume it is the middle) and I can't see any more ghouls in the city. I have gotten the tag from Edward, but am still missing one. Any ideas how to finish the quest?


How can I survive my first night?

Quite often I find myself dying quickly. Just walking in a town scavenging for supplies quickly attracts zombies, and since it's near impossible to shake off zombies, and it takes so many hits from my fists to kill them, I end up quickly dying. Is there some basics I should understand if I want to survive my first night?


Do equipment and weapons have tiers?

Do equipment and weapons (guns, melee, explosives) have tiers? For example, is there a difference between the Berette (that's how it's spelled in game) and the Colt? Since in-game there's nothing to show whether or not one is better or not, I'm under the assumption they're the same? Are weapons more or less the same, or are there discernible benefits between different ones? Same goes for cosmetic equipment, such as armor and clothing. IS there any benefits to switching to different equipment? Is armor going to protect me? Does it matter if I choose suits over construction vests?


Is my nurse dead for good?

When I enter the dungeon the nurse teleports with me and dies. Is this a glitch? What can I do now that there is no nurse?


Relationships in Harvest Moon

In Harvest Moon: A Tale of Two Towns, I understand that in order to form relationships with people I have to talk to them every day and I have to give them gifts that they like. Is there some way to know how well you are doing? I suspect it is probably something simple that I am missing, but everything I have looked up simply tells me what various people like as gifts, which, although helpful, is not what I am looking for.


Can I bind a key to give my pet a potion?

In torchlight I know how to feed my pet a potion `Shift`+ _Right Click_ and how to bind an action to a number key, but how can bind giving a potion _to my pet_ to an action key (ie: 2).


What's the most efficient way to farm favor with a Giant?

Barring quests and badges (which aren't repeatable, so can't be farmed), the only way I know to gain favor with a Giant is by donating at shrines. I'm currently churning out Sammiches as fast as I can and dumping them into Lem's shrines so that I can unlock Better Learning III, but it's slow going. Is there a more efficient way to gain favor? The wiki page is fairly thin. If nothing else, are there crafting recipes which offer a better favor/energy ratio?


How aggressively am I being cheated on?

Racing games have long been celebrated[citation needed] for their unmatched ability to keep two completely different sets of rules and physics in mind: One set for the player, one set for the computer. How big of an offender is Burnout Paradise in this respect; and what race types are the most stacked?


What's the best way to herd sheep?

Since sheep are now persistent in Minecraft, whats the best way of herding them into a pen or farm? Our current solution is to use a combination of fishing poles, buckets of water, and simply pushing the sheep till they all fall down a 1-space wide hole, then herd them using water to our underground farm. The server I'm playing on is v 1.8


How precisely does the StarCraft 2 handicap feature work?

I asked in this question how I could introduce additional handicaps into StarCraft 2 to make it easier to play with my friends without relying solely on the built-in handicapping system. However, it just occurred to me that I don't actually know what the built-in handicapping system actually _does_. What does the built-in handicapping system do, precisely? Does it affect unit HP, attack power, income rate, or other things? Does lowering the handicap percentage from 100% help or hinder you?


Is there any way to tell which Heart Container Pieces I already have?

I recently continued my Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask from where I'd left it off several months ago. Is there any way to tell which of the 52 heart container pieces I already have so I don't waste my time trying to find ones I've already collected?


Minecraft Crashes on world load

I've recently installed mods and once I loaded my world I got this error:               ---- Minecraft Crash Report ----     // You're mean.          Time: 9/10/13 2:00 PM     Description: Updating screen events          java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: micdoodle8/mods/galacticraft/core/entities/GCCorePlayerMP         at net.minecraft.server.integrated.IntegratedServer.<init>(IntegratedServer.java:54)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71371_a(Minecraft.java:1999)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiCreateWorld.func_73875_a(GuiCreateWorld.java:285)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73864_a(SourceFile:69)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiCreateWorld.func_73864_a(GuiCreateWorld.java:439)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73867_d(SourceFile:128)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73862_m(SourceFile:107)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71407_l(Minecraft.java:1564)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71411_J(Minecraft.java:908)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:836)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:101)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.launch(Launch.java:57)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:18)     Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: micdoodle8.mods.galacticraft.core.entities.GCCorePlayerMP         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.LaunchClassLoader.findClass(LaunchClassLoader.java:179)         at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)         ... 17 more     Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.LaunchClassLoader.findClass(LaunchClassLoader.java:171)         ... 19 more               A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows:     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -- Head --     Stacktrace:         at net.minecraft.server.integrated.IntegratedServer.<init>(IntegratedServer.java:54)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71371_a(Minecraft.java:1999)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiCreateWorld.func_73875_a(GuiCreateWorld.java:285)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73864_a(SourceFile:69)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiCreateWorld.func_73864_a(GuiCreateWorld.java:439)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73867_d(SourceFile:128)         at net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiScreen.func_73862_m(SourceFile:107)          -- Affected screen --     Details:         Screen name: net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiMainMenu     Stacktrace:         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71407_l(Minecraft.java:1564)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71411_J(Minecraft.java:908)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:836)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:101)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.launch(Launch.java:57)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:18)          -- System Details --     Details:         Minecraft Version: 1.6.2         Operating System: Windows 7 (amd64) version 6.1         Java Version: 1.7.0_17, Oracle Corporation         Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation         Memory: 1939500632 bytes (1849 MB) / 2058027008 bytes (1962 MB) up to 2058027008 bytes (1962 MB)         JVM Flags: 3 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xmx2048M -Xms2048M         AABB Pool Size: 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) used         Suspicious classes: FML and Forge are installed         IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0         FML: MCP v8.04 FML v6.2.62.871 Minecraft Forge 9.10.1.871 57 mods loaded, 57 mods active         mcp{8.04} [Minecraft Coder Pack] (minecraft.jar) Unloaded         FML{6.2.62.871} [Forge Mod Loader] (minecraftforge-9.10.1.871.jar) Unloaded         Forge{9.10.1.871} [Minecraft Forge] (minecraftforge-9.10.1.871.jar) Unloaded         CodeChickenCore{0.9.0.5} [CodeChicken Core] (minecraft.jar) Unloaded         Micdoodlecore{} [Micdoodle8 Core] (minecraft.jar) Unloaded         NotEnoughItems{1.6.1.3} [Not Enough Items] (NotEnoughItems 1.6.1.3.jar) Unloaded         shadersmod{2.0.1 beta 18} [GLSL Shaders Mod] (minecraft.jar) Unloaded         DamageIndicatorsMod{2.9.0.2} [Damage Indicators] (1.6.2-DamageIndicators-v2.9.0.2.zip) Unloaded         ChickenShed{1.1.2} [Chicken Shed] ([1.5+] ChickenShed (v1.1.2).zip) Unloaded         mod_bspkrsCore{Not available} [mod_bspkrsCore] ([1.6.2]bspkrsCorev3.05.zip) Unloaded         mod_ReiMinimap{Not available} [mod_ReiMinimap] ([1.6.2]ReiMinimap_v3.4_01.zip) Unloaded         TreeCapitator{Forge 1.6.2.r05} [Treecapitator] ([1.6.2]TreeCapitator.Forge.1.6.2.r05.Universal.jar) Unloaded         cfm{3.1} [§4MrCrayfish's Furniture Mod] ([Forge]FurnitureModv3.1.1(1.6.2).zip) Unloaded         ArchimedesShipsMod{1.6.2 v1.4.4} [Archimedes' Ships] (ArchimedesShips.zip) Unloaded         Artifice{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|Chisel{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: Chisel] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|EE3{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: EE3] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|Forestry{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: Forestry] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|MFR{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: MFR] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|Railcraft{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: Railcraft] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         ArtificeCompat|Vanilla{1.6.2R1.1.2} [Artifice Compat: Vanilla] (Artifice-1.1.2-181.jar) Unloaded         BCTools{1.4-a-5} [Buildcraft Tools] (bcTools-v1.4-a-5.jar) Unloaded         BiblioCraft{1.4.1} [BiblioCraft] (BiblioCraft[v1.4.1].zip) Unloaded         BiomesOPlenty{1.1.2} [Biomes O' Plenty] (BiomesOPlenty-universal-1.6.4-1.1.2.51.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Builders{4.1.0} [BC Builders] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Core{4.1.0} [BuildCraft] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Energy{4.1.0} [BC Energy] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Factory{4.1.0} [BC Factory] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Silicon{4.1.0} [BC Silicon] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         BuildCraft|Transport{4.1.0} [BC Transport] (buildcraft-A-1.6.2-4.1.0.jar) Unloaded         CowboyHat{1.0} [Cowboy Hat] (Cowboy Hat Mod 1.0.zip) Unloaded         customrecipes{4.4.1} [Custom Recipes] (CustomRecipes-443-2.zip) Unloaded         DimensionalAnchors{56.0.1} [Dimensional Anchors] (dimensional-anchor-56.0.1.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights{1.2.5} [Dynamic Lights] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_onFire{1.0.2} [Dynamic Lights on burning] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_creepers{1.0.2} [Dynamic Lights on Creepers] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_dropItems{1.0.4} [Dynamic Lights on ItemEntities] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_mobEquipment{1.0.1} [Dynamic Lights on Mob Equipment] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_flameArrows{1.0.0} [Dynamic Lights on Flame enchanted Arrows] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_otherPlayers{1.0.4} [Dynamic Lights Other Player Light] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         DynamicLights_thePlayer{1.0.8} [Dynamic Lights Player Light] (DynamicLights_1.6.2.jar) Unloaded         NBTEdit{1.6.2.0} [In-game NBTEdit] (Forge_NBTEditv1.6.2.0.zip) Unloaded         GalacticraftCore{0.1.40} [Galacticraft Core] (Galacticraft-1.6.2-a0.1.40.704.jar) Unloaded         GalacticraftMars{0.1.40} [Galacticraft Mars] (Galacticraft-Planets-1.6.2-a0.1.40.704.jar) Unloaded         HatStand{2.0.0} [HatStand] (HatStand2.0.0.zip) Unloaded         ICBM|Contraption{1.3.0} [ICBM|Contraption] (ICBM_Contraption_v1.3.0.211.jar) Unloaded         ICBM|Sentry{1.3.0} [ICBM|Sentry] (ICBM_Sentry_v1.3.0.211.jar) Unloaded         iChunUtil{2.0.0} [iChunUtil] (iChunUtil2.0.0.zip) Unloaded         ImmibisCore{56.0.5} [Immibis Core] (immibis-core-56.0.5.jar) Unloaded         Mystcraft{0.10.6.00} [Mystcraft] (Mystcraft-Mod-1.6.2.zip) Unloaded         resonantinduction{0.2.0} [Resonant Induction] (Resonant_Induction_v0.2.0.173.jar) Unloaded         RottenFleshHardcore{1.0 MC 1.6.2} [Rotten Flesh to Leather HARDCORE] (Rotten_Flesh_To_Leather_HARDCORE_Forge_1.6.2.zip) Unloaded         SoulShards{1.0.39} [Soul Shards] (SoulShards-1.0.39-universal-srg.jar) Unloaded         TConstruct{1.6.2_1.4.5} [Tinkers' Construct] (TConstruct_1.6.2_1.4.5.1.jar) Unloaded         TConstruct|CompatMineFactoryReloaded{0.1} [TConstruct Compat: MFR] (TConstruct_1.6.2_1.4.5.1.jar) Unloaded         AS_UpdateCheck{1.1.0} [AtomicStryker Update Check Mod] (UpdateCheckerMod_1.6.2.zip) Unloaded         BasicComponents{1.0.0} [Basic Components] (Basic_Components_v1.0.0.12.jar) Unloaded         Launched Version: 1.6.2-Forge9.10.1.871         LWJGL: 2.9.0         OpenGL: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series GL version 4.2.12422 Compatibility Profile Context 13.152.0.0, ATI Technologies Inc.         Is Modded: Definitely; Client brand changed to 'fml,forge'         Type: Client (map_client.txt)         Resource Pack: John Smith Legacy.zip         Current Language: English (US)         Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)         Vec3 Pool Size: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null


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This video shows the entrance to the Shrine or Worship open in Shadow of the Colossus. How exactly do I achieve this?


Do modern Nintendo DS games still work on the original DS?

I'm an extremely casual gamer - I only own a PS2 and use it for DVDs more than games - but I'm attracted by the type of games you get on the Nintendo DS. I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, so would be happy to buy a pre-owned original DS, but will it still play _modern_ DS games? Obviously, I wouldn't be buying games that explicitly require DSi hardware features, but what level of support does the original generally get from new games? If it makes any difference, the kind of thing I'm interested in is _Professor Layton_ , and other adventure/mystery/roleplaying games.


Is there a way to remotely determine asteroid field composition?

It seems pretty time-consuming to have to check dozens of asteroid fields to find the type of ore I want. Is it possible to see what types of ore are available in asteroid fields without actually visiting them?


What does the StarCraft 2 Collector's Edition Thor model look like compared to the regular one?

I just heard that the Collector's Edition has a different Thor model than the regular edition. Does anyone know of a comparison shot of the two different models? In this case I am talking about the Thor model inside StarCraft 2, not the Thor pet in World of Warcraft.


Total war: Shogun 2 Computer crashes on splash screen

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post a question such as this but I am not sure if there are any others stack exchanges that this would be more relevant to. I recently purchased the total war complete pack on steam due to its massive discount and proceeded to install shogun 2, I downloaded it on my laptop then used the steam backup/restore function to transfer it to my main pc. after installing I tried to play the game, it got as far the splash screen and then crashes my entire computer. I have searched the internet for quite a while and it appears my problem is in no way unique but I have yet to find solution that helps me. My graphics and audio drivers are up to date, my computer exceeds the minimum specs (I can run Skyrim on ultra without a problem) I have reinstalled the game, deleted some steam .blob files, verified cache until it didn't come up with anything new and still nothing. Any help at all in fixing this problem is greatly appreciated and please let me know if you need any more details. The crash happens about 30 seconds to a minute after the splash screen has first displayed the courser doesn't change to the total war cursor, the computer locks up I cant move my mouse then the screen goes black and computer reboots itself. System Specs:   12gb ram   Amd -4100 quad core 3.60Ghz   Windows 7 64bit   Ati Radeon 6850 -1gb   Asus M5A99X Evo Motherboard


Does Hide of Nemean Lion reflect pre-mitigated damage?

The Hide of the Nemean Lion Reflects 20% of all basic attack damage back to the attacker as magical damage. Does it return pre-mitigated damage? for example, if the enemy deals 100 damage it would return 20. If protections make them only do 20 damage. would it then only send back 4 damage? I guess another very related question is: _is it possible for 1:1 damage taken:damage returned?_


How can I set xbox live to not auto-renew so I don't spend $20 I don't need to?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Discontinue Xbox Live Online Starting 2010-11-01 Xbox Live is going from $50->$60 per year. Amazon sells the 12 month subscriptions for $40, so I don't see a point in spending $20 I don't need to. How can I set my Xbox Live subscription to not auto-renew?


StarCraft 2 keyboard shortcut to select hatchery

Is there a keyboard shortcut to select and center view to the Command Center/Hatchery/Nexus? Playing as Zerg, I tried pressing `H` but it doesn't select the hatchery. I'm looking for a keyboard shortcut that will select and center view even if the current view is elsewhere on the map (something similar to pressing space).


What counts as a Predator Encounter?

I have completed the story without finishing all of the Dark Knight systems 'Worst Nightmare' tree (basically the challenges which reward you XP and gadgets for predator encounters). To complete the rest of them I need to find more 'predator encounters', but what actually counts as one of these encounters? Is it just determined by a rooftop full of armed guards, or are they limited to the story section of the game where you are contained to a room? If it is restricted to the story encounters, does your progress on the Dark Knight system get taken over when you start a NG+?


How do I get rid of ctOS scans?

I'm having lots of issues with ctOS scans in Watch underscore Dogs. I'm driving a fast car, but the scan areas are huge. If I use a jammer, it just spawns new scans that follow me in the direction I'm moving. If I switch direction, I'm caught in the existing scan. Whenever I seem to be in the clear, new scans just spawn around me and close in on me until I'm caught in a scan again. Hiding in the car doesn't help and I've already tried using all my jammers (about 10, crafting on-the-fly), chaining them properly. How can I get rid of the scans for good?


Confusing information on Steam regarding version of Settlers 7

The page in the steam store for Settlers 7 Deluxe Gold Edition says it includes all the DLC content > The Deluxe Gold Edition includes the original game fully patched and > **complete DLC content** , plus free additional content: > >   * 13 exclusive maps: 6 multiplayer maps and 7 single player campaigns. >   * A dozen new buildings. Including the Crypt, Order of Knights, Infernal > mine. >   * Over 30 new locations. Including Field of Mandrake, Treasure Island, > Pilgrimage site. >   * Castle forge elements allowing players to make their cities unique and > customize their castles: 1 gate, 2 windows, 1 bay, 1 balcony and 1 gargoyle. > However, a little under that text there's a link to purchase the DLC content ![Settlers 7 purchase information screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mqeU8.png) So, does the game include the DLC or not? Is it referring to another DLC?   Also, I was unable to find "the original game" (the one that's not the Deluxe Gold Edition) in the store.


Contact steam user that is offline

I have a user in my steam friend list that I need to contact to. But he is offline for few days. There is no contact information specified in his profile. Is there a way to send him an email notification (or any other way), get his email or any other way to contact him? EDIT: He didn't provide his contact info in his profile. But he must use his email to login to his profile. Maybe I can get his contacts by using Steam API? EDIT2: OK. I can't get users email if he didn't provide it as a public data in his profile. I think it is good for security reasons.


Is there a way to display a player name in /tellraw command?

like the title says, I'm looking for a way to display a player name in a /tellraw command which is run by a command block. Example:               /tellraw @a {"text":"","extra":[{"text":"A player has won the game!","color":"blue"}]}      And the output is something like this:               A player has won the game!      But I want the output to be something like               JasonSPQR has won the game!      Using the @p parameter Thank you.


What is the real duration of the Viking's transformation?

According to the in-game tooltip, the official site, and practically every other source the duration of the Viking's transform ability is 3 seconds (either from ground to air or air to ground). However, when transforming a large group of vikings it seems that they don't all finish the transformation at precisely the same instant. I've read that this divergence is simply created by them moving a little before starting the transformation, for spacing, but upon testing it behaves the same even if I space them in advance. Besides, it happens in the ground to air transformation as well, which doesn't really have any positioning issues. Is it just a cosmetic effect and the ability does have a constant duration, or does it actually have a random element, just like burrowing has a random element in the duration?


AC Brotherhood - Completing all of subject 16's puzzles

I completed the game first before I completed all of Subject 16's puzzles. When I run around on subject 16's secret level I reach a dead end where nothing happens and there is no further place to free-run to.   Is this meant to happen? Or have I done something wrong? I have to re-load my last save to continue from where I left off in Rome.


Is there a special way to set up Garry's Mod for Mac?

I just downloaded Garry's Mod from Steam and every time I try to play Single Player on the first map, it crashes on the Loading Resources section of the progress bar. Here is some of the exception information the system prints out:               Exception Type:  EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)     Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x000000001acec4d0     Crashed Thread:  4      When I ran it on the Windows side (Bootcamp), Windows 7 required me to give Garry's Mod some permissions. I wasn't asked to do this on the Mac side. Maybe that's it? Is there some kind of special setup for the Mac?


Does Fairy Lock prevent switching or fleeing moves?

According to Bulbapedia and Serebii, _Fairy Lock_ prevents all Pokemon on the field from switching or fleeing. I've been wondering in regards to the potential viability of this move, whether it also prevents the use of moves such as _Volt Switch_ , _U-turn_ , _Roar_ or _Teleport_ , which either switch out the user or the opponent. For example, I know that Mean Look prevents Teleport, but it doesn't stop the switching moves or Roar. So, does anyone know what will and wont work against Fairy Lock?


I've lost my portal home, and I am invincible. How can I leave the nether?

I've gone into the Nether and seemed to have lost my portal out of it, I also can't die in lava or by mobs attacking me, I'm appear to be invincible and can't die. This is Single Player by the way. Why is this happening?


How can I go back to the overworld when playing in creative mode?

Help - my 7 year old has built a world in minecraft and has gone through a nether portal and cannot find her world again? I'm no gamer that's for sure and I simply can't help her she is distraught - Is there anyway we can get her back from where she is stuck?


Lost in the nether, how can I find my original portal?

> **Possible Duplicate(s):**   >  I've lost my portal home, and I am invincible. How can I leave the nether?   >  Help! I got lost in Nether! I'm lost in the nether. Is there a way to find my original portal other than running around aimlessly?


Why don't Marines get back into Medivacs?

Sometimes during marine drop when I detect that coming opponent forces are overwhelming I am trying to get all marines back into Medivacs and go back to my base. Usually I have marines and Medivacs in one group and when I need to go back I do right-click this group on each Medivac with 'shift' key pressed. Usually one Medivac is fully loaded while all others are empty and 5-10 marines are left... I am trying to get them back into empty Medivacs (keep right-clicking on them), but that doesn't help: marines stay on the ground, medivacs don't go to them to pick-up. Question: Why? What am I doing wrong?


What's the connection between Dragon Age: Origins, and Dragon Age: Awakening?

I recently bought Dragon Age Origins -- Ultimate Edition from steam, and aside from a few minor issues, I think I will end up enjoying it. However, I'm a little confused about what I'm supposed to be playing -- when I go to "new game", I have a choice between Origins and Awakening: ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Fwxvh.jpg) What am I choosing here? Is the difference like that of Diablo II and it's expansion (where the expansion is the base game _and then_ the expansion ((though the expansion offers items / classes / etc. not available in the base game))) or is the assumption that one plays through Origins first, and then plays Awakening (like a true sequel, e.g., Mass Effect 1 to Mass Effect 2)?


Are there any Candy Box bugs higher than level 5?

In Candy Box, the developper’s console lets you create bugs. It shows different buttons for different level bugs depending on how many lollipops you have. If you have 100 billion or more, it says that there are no level-six bugs, but “maybe level 7”. If you have 1 trillion or more, it says there are no level-seven bugs either, but “don’t give up”. However it doesn’t change no matter how many more lollipops you have. You can add 10e200 and it remains the same. Is there something more to see or is that goading text just a ruse or prank to hassle (obsessive) players and trick them into wasting some time. * * * ![Screenshot of developper’s computer with “don’t give up” message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1mvUo.png)


What are the precise requirements for "The Day After" garbage collection mission? The in-game information says that 250 cans of trash must be collected in a 24-hour period. I recently failed the mission despite collecting, according to the garbage adviser, over 2,800 cans of garbage. Is there a known discrepancy between how the mission counts and the garbage adviser counts? Is there some trick to the mission? **Update**   Based on my repeated attempts, it may be that the mission only counts residential garbage. Also, it may be that the mission is really counting the number of residences, not cans.


PS3 Move not very responsive in The Fight

I have problem with this game, I can jab ok(no great, but ok) with a pad, but move is useless. When I throw strikes its like im trying to hit an angel. i need to aim down, but even then most strike doesnt count as strikes. Any idea how to make PS3 Move be more responsive?


Is a Zerg fast expand impossible to stop with Terran?

A friend (platinum) told me that early Zerg expand cannot be stopped by Terran. In 99% of games a good Terran can build a bunker and can bring ONLY 1 marine inside. The Zerg's task here is keep 6 zerlings running between the bunker and pass from which Terran reinforcements are coming and kill all incoming reinforcements. In this case 1 marine in a bunker won't make a lot of problems for the hatchery. He also told me that next task for Zerg is to build one Spine Crawler far away from the bunker, but in way that it will be able to kill the bunker. In the same way if the bunker doesn't reach a mineral line the hatchery can produce drones and that can gather minerals... From what he is saying, I see that Terran can NOT prevent Zerg from early expanding. He can (and MUST) only delay a quick Zerg expansion. Is this true? Are there any other ideas here? Thanks a lot!


Why do my arrows drop after flying a few meters?

I'm playing as a khajit in skyrim, going to assassinate Beitlid in Dawnstar. Now, the first time I did it on her porch and just killed her with the Blade of Woe. I got caught somehow, whatever, so I loaded a previous save because mid-jailbreak the guards decided to just attack instead of attempt an arrest. Then I tried sniping her... and now my arrows have FED, Flight Erectile Dysfunction. They fly... like two feet before suddenly dropping off. It's weird. It doesn't matter how long I hold the trigger, it just droops.


Does a quarry keep chunks loaded after it has finished?

After a quarry has finished its dig (reached bedrock or lava), will the chunks be unloaded or will they remain loaded until the quarry block is removed?


Whats so interesting about the picket fence at the St. Johns Dairy in Episode 2?

When you are in the front garden of the St. Johns Dairy farm in Episode 2 you can examine part of the picket fence to the left (as you are facing it) of the gate leading up to the front door of the house. Lee remarks that it is, 'very interesting' or words to that effect. Yet it seems entirely unremarkable to me and I have now finished this chapter and the only thing that seemed to relate was, > After I was confronted by Andrew St. John outside the house and was fighting > him we fell down the banking and crashed through roughly the same part of > the fence but there >! is no way that Lee could have known that was going to > happen. Did I miss something about this fence?


Changing speed of the player by custom bound keys

I'm trying to bind keys for making a huge jump and walking faster. I added the following code in "autoexec.cfg" file:               alias "+fasterwalk"     "cl_forwardspeed 640;   +forward"     alias "+fastforward"    "cl_forwardspeed 4000;  +forward"     alias "+fastback"       "cl_backspeed    4000;  +back"     alias "-fasterwalk"     "-forward;  cl_forwardspeed 320"     alias "-fastforward"    "-forward;  cl_forwardspeed 320"     alias "-fastback"       "-back;     cl_backspeed    320"     alias "+longjump"       "+fastforward; wait; cl_upspeed 2000; +moveup; wait; -moveup; cl_upspeed 200; wait; -fastforward"     alias "-longjump"       "wait"          bind ALT "+longjump"     bind MOUSE2 "+fasterwalk"     bind UPARROW "+fastforward"     bind DOWNARROW "+fastback"      It doesn't work. When I press the ALT key, the player only jumps and lands to the exact same point. And when I press the second mouse button, the player moves forward with the default speed. Up and down arrow keys also make the player move at default speed. It is like the `cl_forwardspeed #` and `cl_backspeed #` commands have no effect. What am I doing wrong? How do I fix this configuration?


How do Morphling's replicants work?

I know that he can replicate another hero, and that the skills of that hero are available to you. What I don't understand is (and I've tried googling this but I can't find definitive answers for this patch)   * how do skills work? Say you replicate Lich, and you drop a chain frost on the enemy team, does it do full damage? Does whether on which items the replicated Lich had i.e. whether he had Agh's Scepter or not?   * how much right click damage does the replicant do, 50%?   * how long do the replicants last?   * how much damage can replicants take?   * does anyone have a good, detailed guide on how to play his replicants? Note - I'm not asking you for how to use replicants, just for any pre-existing guides - though if you have any key tips to effective replication I'd love to hear them!! Again, appreciate this is out there on google, but I can't find anything that answers all of these for latest patch, so any info you've got would be helpful! Thanks all!!


Can systems be replaced once all rooms are occupied?

What happens once all available rooms on a ship contain a system? Can a new system replace an old one, or will it become impossible to change systems (except for the medbay and the clone bay)?


How to stop Dota 2 Workshop tools download?

I have mistakenly clicked the download Dota 2 workshop tools button inside the game. Now it is downloading 5GB of content. I don't want to download this. So I canceled the download from Steam. But after a Steam restart, the download is starting from the beginning and each time I have to stop it manually. Is there a way to stop this completely? Thanks in advance. EDIT: I have tried clearing the download folder and clearing the app cache folder. Both do not work.


My character moans, how do I make him stop?

I got hit by a zombie, bled and bandaged myself. Now my character constantly moans even though I have the healthy status message in my inventory screen. Besides the obvious fact that i've been hit by a zombie, what is the cause for this? It doesn't always happen after being hit.   How can I cure it?


Is there any way to switch a professional sword?

I think that my question is pretty obvious. I currently have the sword of life, and I want to know if I can switch it to the sword of flames or the sword of summoning in any point of the game.


What do Civilians do?

In Civilization 5, I noticed that all my cities have "civilians." The longer the city is well and the more food it has, the faster I gain new "civilians." What bonus do I get from having these civilians in my city?


Now where do I get my wood?

I _just_ got Hearthfire for Skyrim and I was going to buy wood for my house when a blood dragon attacked me! I killed it but I had seen him bite and throw someone. That someone was the person I get the wood from! Now what?


Where to buy lumber?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Where can I buy sawn logs for all the different plots in Hearthfire? I need more logs to finish up my house and the quest tells me to buy lumber. I've traveled to Riverwood to speak with the guy working by the sawmill but there's no dialog about buying wood from him. I've tried to cut the logs myself at the sawmill and no luck there either. How can I get logs or lumber?


Why I can't get the advanced soldier rig?

I loaded a cleared game save and after finally reaching the store at the end of chapter 1 the rig isn't available I thought all you had to do was complete the game and then pay 99,000 credits for it, why it isn't in the store then?


What are the differences between the regular and uber bosses? What strategies are effective?

Jay Wilson stated in his interview that the Uber versions of the bosses would not simply be increased hp/damage versions of the existing bosses, but that they would not create totally new bosses either. So that means primarily some new procs and fighting strategy. What are the differences between the Inferno bosses and the Uber bosses? What are good strategies for facing off against the pairs?


What is Uplay? Can I play Ubisoft games without it?

Heroes of Might and Magic VI seems to have installed a program called "Uplay", which it uses to launch (in _addition_ to Steam, mind!) What exactly is Uplay supposed to be? I notice that when I stop playing, it captchalogs the highlights of my past session (achievements earned, etc.) - which is kinda cool, but also kinda creepy and big-brotherish. Given that I value my privacy, is there anyway to play Uplay games without using Uplay? Is this just Ubisoft's infamous "always-on" DRM?


How do I update PSP firmware Via Storage Media?

I've downloaded the latest PSP firmware to my computer now I just need to know where to put it on my PSP so I can update it.


How do I play Monaco with friends?

I see no obvious way to play Monaco with friends, but surely that must be an available option in a coop game that uses Steamworks?


How do I get rid of the "log in to social club" window?

Whenever I launch GTA-IV (via Steam), I'm prompted to "log in to Social Club". I'm not interested in multiplayer or video uploading features, at least at the moment; how can I stop this window from appearing every time I try to launch the game?


Do shields scale with defenses?

When I'm using a character with a shielding ability such as Lee Sin's Iron Will, does the "power" of the shield factor in the defenses of the champion? For example, does the 200 armor Malphite's shield last longer than an AD carry's shield?


How do I remap the 'take screenshot' in Starcraft 2 when playing on keyboard without F13/PrintScreen?

I have a MacBook, and I don't have an `F13` or `Print Screen` key. How do I take a screenshot in StarCraft II? This Q&A didn't help me.


How do I fix a corrupted file in Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.9.5?

I have a big horrible annoying problem, but on my sisters Android Tablet. What happens is: say you press on a world - or new world then it instantly comes up with 'This is a corrupted file, this world can't load' or something like that. I'm so confused and my sister is really upset about it. I've tried deleting it and re-installing it but it's still the same because it still has the same worlds. Please help!


i've been reading though walkthroughs to see what the hell i have done wrong to get to the point where i get slaughtered on the first turn in this consecutive battle i'm in (it's the one where you fight 3 pink troll dudes and one of the Larva who have been changed, quite sure it was the guy in the Red Armour, Azert i think his name was) and i keep reading about these DLC dungeons. i have the European Version released by Ghostlight, i checked for DLC for Agarest Generations of War Zero maybe a month ago and only saw the Agarest Generations of War 2 there (which is strange cause i previously brought all of Agarest Generations of War DLC prior the upgrade to the Playstation Store) Is there any DLC for Agarest Generations of War Zero for the European Version or not


Do summoned creatures get stronger as I level up?

Do the creatures I summon—like the flame atronach—get stronger when I level up, or do they remain the same regardless of my level or the level of my enemies?


How can I improve the performance of Minecraft?

I'm a happy _Minecraft_ player. I place my blocks, mine my coal, and generally nobody gets hurt. Lately though, those mean creepers have been sneaking up on me from behind, and killing me. Why? Because my framerate is so darn low. Adjusting the graphics option (Fancy to Fast) and the render distance help, but they are not enough. I have seen mention of outside optimizations and programs that people have made/used. What hacks, tricks, and mean mods can I use to improve my _Minecraft_ FPS?


How can I increase my FPS in Minecraft?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I improve the performance of Minecraft? I'm running a Toshiba A665 with Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit) and just installed the latest version of Java. Every setting in the game is set to lowest, yet I still in the range of 20-25 FPS. I would be content with 30-35. What can I do to increase this number? Is there a .config or something I can edit, similar to what Team Fortress 2 has?


How to get fastball pitches over 150 km/h in wii sports (baseball)?

I once got fastball pitch of 150 km/h (93 mph) in the baseball game of Wii Sports. I only did it only once, all my other fastball are much slower than that usually 100 mph (62 mph). I don't know how I was able to throw a pitch like that. I don't remember what technique did I used. I would like to know which motion or pitching mechanic I need to achieve these speeds.


How can one correctly judge how aggressively to play, particularly in public games?

I tend to have a hard time deciding how aggressive to be, mostly in-lane, in MOBA-style (based on DotA) public games. (Private games are not an option for me) Sometimes, I will go in for a easy first blood and my lane partner will just sit farming creeps. Other times they tower dive every other minute. How should I judge, based on the actions of my teammates and enemies, how aggressively to play in lane? _Note for clarification:_ I'm not looking for specific game mechanics here; I'm looking for general advice. I put this in a non-specific category not to induce ambiguity, but rather to serve a wider audience in the future, as I suspect the answer would hold across multiple games.


Running games in windowed mode with black borders

I have recently replaced my monitor setup, I used to have a setup of 1x 24" and 1x 17", but now I have 3x 27" 2560x1440 monitors. On the old setup, I ran games at 1920x1200 in borderless window / fullscreen windowed mode. This allowed for easy (&fast!) multitasking between game and desktop. However with this new setup, to run fullscreen windowed, I'd be forced to run the games at 2560x1440 resolution, and that takes a major toll on the FPS. I'd like to run games in windowed mode (non-fullscreen) at 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 **with black borders** surrounding the non-gaming area to improve performance (i.e. same way fullscreen with lower resolution works on many monitors, but without the alt-tab delay which happens when changing resolution between desktop and game). Running games in windowed mode is technically not a problem, the problem is that whatever is behind the game (i.e. my desktop/applications running in the background) is somewhat distracting me from the game. **TL;DR:** Is there a good way to run games in windowed mode at resolutions **less** than a monitors maximum resolution, with black borders automatically applied? I'm using Windows 7.


Why is the Dark Aurora full of railways and electric towers?

This is more of a lore question: When you enter the Dark Aurora, there are three things floating around everywhere:   * Railways   * Railway signals   * Electric towers You see them everywhere, in every floor, repeated over and over and over again. **_Why?_** I can accept that there is a lot of wreckage and debris in the Dark Aurora, but why railways and electric towers only? In Luxendarc, I don't think we ever see a railway system. And the closest thing to electric towers would be Eternia's white magic cables. So, my question is: is there any canon source explaining the large number of these particular objects in the Dark Aurora?


When reloading, are the remaining ammo in a partially empty gun magazine/clip discarded or not? I would like to know as ammo could be hard to come by in Killing Floor and I don't want to waste it, if reloading a partially empty magazine/clip might discard the remaining bullets or shells.


How can I improve CPU usage in Skyrim?

My system specs are as follows: CPU: AMD Phenom X4 - 2.4GHz GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti (ASUS, Fermi) RAM: 8GB DDR2 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit The issue I'm experiencing is that whenever I play Skyrim, after only a few minutes, regardless of my in-game location, my CPU usage skyrockets all the way to 100% and stays there. The fan, of course, also runs at 100% when this happens. When I press Escape and leave the menu open for about 5 seconds, the CPU calms down. It seems the graphic settings are not my issue, as I've lowered my resolution as well as setting the game's settings to 'Low', with no change. I've also uninstalled all of my mods, and unchecked the Dawnguard DLC in the Data Files menu. No change. I also tried uninstalling patches all the way back to 1.1, and still nothing. What can I do to fix this issue? It's keeping me from playing the game, as I'm 1) annoyed at the noise of the CPU fan when this occurs, 2) concerned about overheating my CPU and causing it damage.


What's the fastest/most efficient way to farm Black Marks of Venice?

I'm looking to upgrade to more epic gear, and PVP gear is a nice parallel means of doing so while sitting on Nightmare lockouts. However, PVP gear is throttled by a limited acquisition currency: **Black Marks of Venice**. I know that I can get these by capturing a facility in Fusang every half hour, or by winning in El Dorado or Stonehenge. What I don't know is which of these three gives me the most black marks per unit of time. For the sake of determining what's most efficient _for me_ , (since I understand mileage may vary based on a variety of factors), you can assume that I'm bad at pvp and uninterested in improving much, and that I am playing on a faction/server where I can reliably count on 'my team' to win most PVP matches thanks to population imbalance in our favor. Thus, solutions that maximize the reward for group success as opposed to individual contribution to that success are ideal.


is this a bug? no stunner yet i've got free equipments

first, let me create a scenario iv'e got a soldier (no specific soldier) with psychic ability `mind control`. he is facing 2 enemies, namely a muton and a sectopod. iv'e used `mind control` on the muton and succeded. i ended the round and as usual, the muton is flanked by the sectopod and killed the muton. iv'e killed the sectopod and the round finishes, thus winning it. at the rewards iv'e received are `plasma rifle`, `plasma pistol`, and a `alien grenade`along the 6 weapon fragments(yup, iv'e calculated it). so, is this a bug? take note that i didn't even bring an arc thrower in this mission because iv'e interrogated every alien at this point.


In GTA Online, how do you get rid of your Annis Elegy RH8?

In GTA Online, I noticed that the Elegy RH8 shows up as "Free" when purchased on the Internet as a reward for signing up to the Rockstar Social Club. I ended up buying 5 of them in different colors, all for free, but now they're taking up too much space in my garage. How do I get rid of these cars? Can I sell them?


How does Gauntlgrym work?

In the Neverwinter MMO, there is an endgame area called Gauntlgrym, that is supposed to have PVE and PVP areas. When my friends and I have ventured there, all we ever see is an area that is full of locked gates and maybe a few AFK guys standing around. Is there a specific time that events occur there? I've looked all over net and haven't really been able to find a good answer for how to go about that area, and all the folks that are actually alive and moving in there seem just as lost as I am... Help?


"Fixing" sigil counter stacks

I've reported this as a bug already, but I was wondering if anyone has any tips. I use a Sigil of Luck when trying to farm around. When the going gets tough, I'd like to switch to a Sigil of Corruption. Unfortunately, it seems like once I already have a counter for Luck and switch weapons to the Sigil of Corruption..... I continue to gain Luck counters. If I main-hand the Sigil of Luck weapon and off-hand the Corruption weapon - I gain only corruption counters. The only way I know to fix this is to get knocked down or to fast travel - neither one is ideal. Also, if any engineers are reading this, be aware that Kit/Turrent/Golem kills do not count toward sigils unless you get the last hit with the sigil weapon. :\


What are the advantages/disadvantages of buying games in Nintendo eShop vs physical cartridges?

Certain Nintendo 3DS titles (e.g. _Animal Crossing_ ) are available as both physical copies and in the Nintendo eShop. What are the advantages and disadvantages to buying from each?


Does ranked premade 5v5 MMR affect your 5v5 normal premade matchmaking?

I've wondered if my 5v5 Ranked team MMR affects my 5v5 premade normal matchmaking. Since soloqueue MMR influences the matchmaking of soloqueue normal games (i'm currently G1 and i always play vs G2 - P3 in normal and ranked games when i'm soloqueue), would it be possible that the team Ranked mmr also affect your normal games if you are 5 premades? I mean if you are playing with 4 of your friends the enemy team will also have 5 premades. And it would be kinda unfair (although it's almost impossible) if a team that only consists of silver players but has a 5s ranked rating of like plat/diamond plays vs 5 other silver players.


Is there a place online to find listings of co-op multiplayer games for PC?

Is there a place on the internet to find a listing of PC games that have co-op multiplayer in the last 5-10 years or so?


What moves can Smeargle not Sketch?

Smeargle gets the special move Sketch, which allows him to copy any mover permanemtly. I plan on "sketching" out some plans for Smeargles (see what I did there), and I want to know which moves are a no-go, if any.


What is the average rate at which sufficiently lit grass spreads in a line?

![A line of dirt surrounded by water.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7hdl0.png) I've built those corridors that let me go across the lake. As I went back and forth on them to reach my mine and shelter, I noticed the grass slowly advancing over the area. This gave me a crazy idea for time tracking: **the stochastic calendar.** To make sense of it all, however, I need this piece of information: **What is the rate at which sufficiently illuminated grass spreads on a single line?** If I built a dirt line long 30 blocks, with one block at one end covered in grass, how much time would it take on _average_ for this _stochastic calendar_ to be fully covered in grass?


What are the rules for animal mating?

The game does not seem to make a difference in male/female, judging from the merchants that visit my town. Before I buy some animals I would like to know:   * How many animals do I need to make them mate / breed them?    * How long does it take for a baby animal to be born?


Can you drop your current spell without using it?

In the TF2 Halloween update this year, you can pick up spells, that when cast do various things. You can only hold one type of spell at a time, and you can pick up more spells (when empty) as you roam around the map. Is there a way to drop your current spell (like the teleport or highjump) in order to pickup a new one without using it first?


How to downgrade game bought on steam?

I bought a game on steam (sins of a solar empire: rebellion) and I was using a mod for the game. Now all of a sudden I turn on the computer and start the game and it says that the game automatically updated to version 1.80 (it used to be version 1.52) and the mod doesn't work on 1.80. How do I downgrade the game back to 1.52?


Where is Uncle Grimmly?

In Luigi's Mansion for the Nintendo Gamecube, the lights to the entire mansion shut off after I approach the door to the left of the Balcony. Then, Professor E. Gadd calls me on the Game Boy Horror and tells me I should find Uncle Grimmly before turning on the lights. He also told me that Uncle Grimmly likes rooms with mirrors. Umm... one problem. Almost every single room has mirrors in it! Where could Uncle Grimmly possibly be?


How do I run Space 1889/Twilight 2000/Mega Traveller in Windows 7

I have windows 7. I have two old Paragon games Space 1889 and Twilight 2000. How do I play them or get them to work in windows 7? I have just obtained the three Mega Traveller games and want to play them also.


What age was Sofia in AC Embers?

In the short movie Ezio plays a old man, maybe in his 70's. Now I understand that all characters in the movie have flawless skin. You can understand that Ezio is old from his hair color. But Sofia, his wife, looks flawless and looks like she is in her 30's? So roughly what age was Sofia in the movie?


Will Redd always have at least one real piece of art?

Redd has turned up in my town for the first time. I eagerly went in, and... I'm pretty sure they're all fakes. Does he ever have all fakes? Is it worth buying on of the ones I'm less sure of being a fake?


What are Fuel Cells used for?

What are the Fuel Cells used for in Metal Gear Rising? I see it under my health bar and I see it deplete but I don't know it's purpose. I'm also new to the series.


What does Wit do?

There are three character attributes: Strength, Wit, and Health. Strength and Health are fairly standard and it seems pretty clear what they do. But what is Wit? What does it do? It's significantly cheaper to upgrade than the other two, but that makes me feel like it might be less useful.


First Time Setup runs every time I click Play

Whenever I run Dota 2, Steam shows me this UAC dialog:   ![UAC Steam Program Files \(x86\)\\Steam\\bin\\steamservice.exe /installscript steamapps\\common\\dota 2 beta\\runasadmin.vdf 570](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9bZNB.jpg) If I click **No** , the game launches. If I click **Yes** , I see the following and then the game launches.   ![Performing First Time Setup | Installing \(Step 1 of 1\)](http://i.stack.imgur.com/06Ncs.png) It's just an annoyance, but how can I prevent this from happening? I've tried reinstalling both Steam and the game.