Myst: Masterpiece Edition VS realMyst

Hi guys since this weekend I can get those games with a discount (only 3 bucks each!) I'm going to buy one of them. Now, I'm new to the Myst saga. What significant differences are there between realMyst and Myst Masterpiece Edition?


What is the concept/goal of Journey?

I've been reviewing Journey as it has intrigued my interested, only problem is it is very confusing on what's going on. I've seen random walls appear with shapes almost like hieroglyphs, and flying pieces of cloth. Not only that but apparitions appear, and you gain a scarf and more symbols on your robe. This game gives you no real knowledge of what your doing or what your goal is. Can someone explain the concept/goal of Journey?


Am I more easily detected while sneaking with a spell equipped?

I've seen it mentioned that your sneakiness is affected by darkness, which makes sense. Obviously if you were to sneak around with a torch in hand, someone could see you more clearly. What I'm not clear on, is if I'm less stealthy with a spell equipped. After all, I do have a glowing ball (or two) of fire/lightning/etc in hand. Is an equipped spell going to make me stand out more to someone, or does it not matter at all? Is the spell animation purely for my reference to know which spell I have equipped?


Take up arms quest glitch

i used magic against Vilkas when trying to enter 'the companions'. Now he won't acknowledge my melee attacks. I can't go into any shop menus, complete quests or talk properly. I used up all my autosaves trying to fix it. Now I have to start all over again, I was level 27 and very far through the main quest! I've tried getting a bounty and paying it off, but conversations never trigger anything. I tried sleeping, going to jail (no trigger), hitting Vilkas with both shield and sword then sheathing etc. and he is indestructible so I can't kill him. I might just put the game down until Bethesda patch this, which may mean I will never pick it back up. Shame. If anyone can think of any other way to fix this I would be indebted. I refuse to start again. Maybe if there is an alternate way to complete the quest? I heard there are a few ways of getting in to the companions.


Where are The Rift and The Reach?

Does anyone know where they are? I can't seem to find them on my map, or remember where they are at all.


Is there a difference between the word 'Permaban' and 'Pick or Ban'?

Recently I have had an argue with my friend about using the word 'Permaban' and 'Pick or Ban' to describe certain champions. I know that 'defining' champions with such words are more of individual preference than objective discussion, so I am not here to talk about which champions are 'Permaban' or 'Pick or Ban', rather I would like to ask about the meaning of words itself. How would an individual 'define' a champion as 'Permaban' or 'Pick or Ban'? What criteria would one based on while judging this? And most importantly, as the title suggests, is there a difference between the word 'Permaban' and 'Pick or Ban'?


Change XML Start Bias Values for Dutch

I would like to modify the start bias values for the Dutch in Civilization 5 Gods and Kings however I cannot find the path to the XML file that determines the start bias. Usually the XML file for each civ would be located at: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\sid meier's civilization v\assets\DLC\DLC_02\Gameplay\XML\CIV5Civilization_ ...` however I cannot seem to find the dutch XML file! I understand the risks inherent to modding so I will create a copy of any modded files in case my game becomes erratic. I would like to change the start bias values so that I can spawn next to the ocean, and next to flood plains so that I can construct polders and a large navy. xD


How to prevent computer teammate from making peace with your enemy

I have a computer teammate and whenever I am at war, my teammate keeps making peace with the other team. Can I do something to prevent this? It (of course) always happens just when I'm about to breach city defenses.


How do I use a custom resolution in SimCity 4?

I would like to play SimCity 4 using a resolution not selectable in game, how can I do this? The possible settings in game are: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1600x1200 but I would like to use 1920x1080.


How do I deal with this "system under attack" graphics bug in Spore?

In Spore, sometimes when I'm in the space stage, I will get something like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Irbto.png) As you can see, the "system under attack" symbol with the big downward- pointing arrow appears over each system, but it's only supposed to appear when that system is actually under attack! It's just that sometimes it doesn't disappear, and nothing seems to get rid of it; I've tried losing the system to an enemy, re-capturing it, destroying all my cities in the system, saving the game and loading... nothing gets rid of those symbols! It often seems to be triggered when you're attacking an enemy system with 2 occupied planets and you start, one planet surrenders, and the other doesn't, you go out to the galaxy view again, go back in, get the other one to surrender, and capture the system. Then when you go out to galaxy view again, you have the "system under attack" symbol stuck there even though you captured the system! Does anyone know of any way to get rid of these things once the system has been captured?


Can you deck out?

Is it possible to run out of cards in Scrolls? I don't see a deck count or anything during battle so I wasn't sure if it was something that I should keep in mind.


Is it possible to permanently miss items?

In Bastion, some levels have items lying on the ground. Some of them merely provide NPC dialog, others are weapon upgrade materials, all of them give a small XP bonus. The levels I've already cleared are marked with a red star on the map, and I can't revisit them. If I clear a level without picking up all the items, are they lost forever, or would I be able to replay the level in this case? Can I miss out on weapon upgrades by not being thorough enough?


Why is my piston powered cobblestone generator crashing minecraft?

I was trying to build an automatic cobblestone generator using pistons, and while I think the machine should work, it instead causes the ~~Universe to implode~~ game to crash. The stone is created from water and lava mixing next to a "top" piston, this then uses a repeater to transfer power through the stone when it created and activate the piston - pushing it directly downwards. A few levels down is the "output" piston, which uses the same trick detect when a block has been pushed down in front of it, and will then push it sidewards out of the machine. The top piston has an override "off" switch in it's loop, which works as a start/stop override for the whole machine. When I switch the machine on Minecraft crashes - I can just hear a piston going and then "Saving Chunks" and darkness... Luckily, it seemingly crashes in a recoverable way, my world is still playable after a restart, but with a few "phantom" blocks clogging up the machinery... So, what's going on and how do I fix it? Oh, and I'm running version 1.9pre3 with no modifications. * * * ## Images of the machine: ### Top Piston Construction: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/t42ku.png) ### Bottom Piston Construction: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/F9r9a.png) ### "Phantom" Blocks: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HyICL.png)


Does blocking others remove me from their recent players list? How can I clear the list?

I recently added someone on my friend's list on diablo3, and good god he is not only a total prick to my other friends and constantly bashing them, but he is stalking me! I have blocked him and reported him, but he seems to know when I'm playing diablo because he starts sending me emails confronting me. I've blocked his emails too, but of course you can make unlimited email accounts. I'm also afraid he is pestering my friends on his recent players list too...


Why do I have to replay the first level every time I open Dungeon Defenders?

Every time I open the game, I have to restart at the first map. My characters and items save but not the gaming levels themselves. I can play level 2 if I do it right after beating level 1, but if I close the game only the level 1 map is available. Is there a way to fix this?


Hero that can solo Roshan at an early level aside from Ursa

Aside from Ursa, is there any hero that can solo Roshan at an early level, like level 6 or at least below level 10?


How many characters are there from the 3 Salvage Droid planets each and the Shipwreck

I've gotten 3 characters from Endor and 2 from Kashyyyk so far. I would like to know how many characters there are from the 3 Salvage Droid planets (Endor, Kashyyyk and Csilla) and also the Shipwreck so I would know when to stop spending bux on those planets. Please contribute if you gotten different characters for your game from the other contributors. **Kashyyyk** (From top to bottom, and then left to right: Chuundar, Quagga) ![Wookies](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NdJcA.png) **Endor** (Teebo, Teek and Willy) ![Ewoks](http://i.stack.imgur.com/13bN5.png) **Csilla** None at the moment. **Shipwreck** None at the moment.


Minecraft LAN trouble

I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop. My desktop runs windows 7, my wifes desktop runs window vista, the laptop runs windows 7. If I start a game and open it to LAN on my desktop both my wifes computer and the laptop can connect to the game. If I start a game on either my wifes computer or the laptop and open it to LAN, none of the computers can connect to it. I know how to correct the 0.0.0.0 problem - this isn't whats wrong. Minecraft is allowed through the firewalls and router. Can anyone help?


Why can't I access the key during the first Defence Against the Dark Arts class?

I am stuck in the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. I have unlocked the potion and collected everything, but the sparkly arrow is pointing to the locked door, and when I send the pet up the tube and walk along the ledge, the key I need is not knocked down. Can anyone help me get the key?


How to cure Frog's curse?

I'm replaying Chrono Trigger. My understanding is that you can cure Frog's curse, and see him in human form during the ending. According to the FAQs and walkthroughs, I need to > kill Magus at North Cape, which i have done. And yet, when I beat the game, Frog still remains an amphibian. What else do I need to do to cure Frog? (In case it matters, I'm running the Playstation port, on an actual Playstation. (Not a PS2/3 or emulator))


Is there a way to fix my skyrim save?

I've got 130+ hours into skyrim and upon completing the burning of king olaf my game freezes within 5 minutes of loading every time. Has anyone had a similar problem and been able to solve it by any means?   It's not freezing on autosaves or any other specific action.


How can I determine if game is playable with a controller?

I never played games with a controllers, but I just recently got a wireless PC one, so I might give it a shot. However, I'm not sure which games will I be able to play with it! Is there a centralized source of information, or am I supposed to browse gaming forums/ask people to find out?


How to counter knife attack

As the topic says. How can I counter the knife attack? I've read about it somewhere and saw a video, but I still can't figure out how to counter the knife. Like to the video:


How can I transfer items between knights?

Is there any way to do this? I've heard of people switching equipment from one character to another, with little to no effort whatsoever.


What is the most efficient way to complete A Paragon of Her Kind in Dragon Age: Origins?

I have a copy of Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition and am just about to start the quest for the Dwarves. I'm trying for a 1.5 playthrough for all the trophies/achievements, which means saves at certain points during the story. The others have been easy, but since this main quest actually seems to contain 4 trophies/achievements, and since I actually picked up Shale (from The Stone Prisoner DLC), I want to make sure I get it right. Given that I have Shale in my party, what's the most efficient way to complete A Paragon of Her Kind, keeping in mind that I also wish to complete A Golem's Memories (Stone's Lament DLC trophy/achievement)? Note that removing Shale from my party _is_ an option, although I obviously can't un-recruit her.


How do I use the Spectre Specs?

In the level Year 5 - Chapter 2 - A Trip to Hogsmeade, near the very beginning of the level, there is a pile of LEGO that is transparent, and a message pops up saying to use the Spectre Specs to see hidden LEGO pieces. What are these? Where do I find them in the game?


Does shadow kill increase amount of plague in the city?

So I have been reading some Q/A here on gaming.stackexchange for dishonored and in the middle of it I thought to myself "Does shadow killing increase the amount of weepers, rats and overall plague in the city?" The reason I thought this is because if the dead bodies turn to ash then there is nothing for the rats to feast on and no disease to spread. Side question: Does killing weepers decrease the amount of plague?


How to play Rayman Legends without Uplay

I bought Rayman Legends on Steam a while ago, but when I launch it via Steam, it automatically launches Uplay (which uses about 6 times as much RAM as Steam, and crashes a lot). Is there any way to play this game (Steam version) without automatically launching Uplay?


Where are the language settings in the Xbox 360 version of Skyrim?

I've bought The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in german store. Whole game use german language. But some time ago I've bought GTA: Episodes from Liberty City and I changed language in the menu. But how to do it in Skyrim?


How do I build a windmill in Dwarf Fortress?

I understand you need to put an axle under the middle square, but does it have to be a vertical one? I would have thought you'd want it to be: ground level:               XXX     XOX     XXX      one level down:               RRR     AAR     RRR      Where R is Rock, and A is your Axle (one is vertical, one is horizontal) but can you build a windmill over two channeled squares? I basically want a water pump and a windmill to power it...


Was Bayonetta PS3 performance optimized?

In Bayonetta review for PS3 there is specific accent on poor performance of the PS3 version. I wonder if for the passed time, any patches were out that addressed this issues?


How can I test my SC2 Maps without a Battle.NET connection

Is there any way to test my SC2 custom map while I cannot log on to Battle.NET?


Free Games on Steam?

Is there anywhere I can look at a list of all games steam is offering for free?


What are the new crafting stations and what do they allow?

The release of Terraria 1.2 includes a few new crafting stations for us to use. However, I have no idea how to use the first one I've acquired. What are the new stations, and what can I make with them?


Having trouble adding a friend

I don't know why, but I can't seem to add someone as a friend. Whenever I click add as friend, it says "Friend invite sent". What doesn't show up is an "invitations sent" listing on my friends list. This is pretty frustrating any help? I've been using both the browser version and steam client to try to add as a friend.


What causes water to change color?

In the 1.2 update, I've noticed that water will occasionally change color (this has been most notable for me in a few underground water pools). For example, one pool of water will occasionally turn from blue to orange and back again. What, if anything, is controlling the water color changes? Is it biome specific (i.e. I'm moving between two different biomes and I don't realize it)?


What are the differences between the corruption and the crimson

The 1.2 patch of terraria introduced an alternate biome to the corruption called the crimson. What are the differences between the two?


Which galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2 are borrowed from previous Mario games?

I've noticed some of the galaxies seem to be from previous Mario games - Honeyhop (Super Mario Galaxy), Throwback (Super Mario 64) and Twisty Trials (Super Mario Sunshine) Galaxies. Are there any other galaxies that have been reused? Specifically, please list all galaxies, and which Mario game they come from.


What does "Inspire Loyalty" actually do?

I'm playing as a Zabrak, whose social ability is "Inspire Loyalty". When I use it the target ally is either "Feeling patriotic" if it works or "Not feeling it" if it fails. What does this "feeling" do for them? Does it temporarily increase stats in any way, or have some other effect?


How does Wrath of the Lamb change the Binding of Isaac?

I'm evaluating whether or not I should get this rather cheap DLC and I've boiled it down to the two following questions. I'll draw the conclusions myself.   * **Does the DLC change the game forever?** Is it rather an option at launch or in the settings screen? I know Steam doesn't normally allow you to 'hide' the fact you have DLC purchased for a game.   * **How does the difficulty change?** Is the game with the DLC objectively harder, easier or just "randomer" than the "vanilla" game is? Is it meant to be a "new-game-plus" content pack for the players who've seen everything from the game?


HAV Operation Dust 514

Is there any reason to train HAV operation above skill level one? This unlocks the only HAVs shown in the market. I have read about other tanks, but I cannot find them. Does this have any benefits?


What code do I have to input at the end of You Have to Win the Game?

At the end of the game _You Have to Win the Game_ , a code needs to be entered to win. I have already found the secret word: > **VXSHU** and the secret symbol > Apparently a **3** rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise I tried inputting the secret word directly and applying ROT13 and then inputting it, and neither worked. So, what is the code and how am I supposed to figure it out?


Are the chances between the Portable Slots and the Slot Machine different?

I just found an item called Portable Slots, which allowed me to use it (with `spacebar`) any number of times (regardless of charges), but it took a coin on every use, like the normal slot machine. I used it something like fifteen times and only won something about three times, which seems substantially worse than the normal Slot Machine. Are the odds when using the Portable Slots different than the normal Slot Machine?


What is the deal with this weird poop and white fly?

This poop appears to have something embedded in it that I really _hope_ is not corn, and some sort of white fly flying around it. What's up with this poop? ![Shiny poop and ghost fly](http://i.stack.imgur.com/skOS5.png)


What does the Undefined/Fish Head trinket do?

In the Binding of Isaac expansion Wrath of the Lamb, I got a trinket called Undefined, which looks like the severed head of a green fish. What does this trinket do?


What is the drop rate for the Plan: Staff of Herding?

I've done an Izual run on Normal about 15 times now and he hasn't dropped it yet. What is the Staff of Herding plan's drop rate?


What do FIFA 14 position acronyms mean?

How to distinguish a defender from a left forward... for example? I have not seen a good summary at the web


Has anyone a good cheat sheet for FIFA 14 controls?

Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive summary of controls? A sheet that could be printed and posted in a wall...


Can you come into combat in tiny death star?

Can you actually attack planets in tiny death star? And do you ever come into more conflict with rebels then just their spies and hero's?


Where can I catch the unicorn horn?

I need the unicorn horn to increase the rate of lollipop and I arrived at the castle. Where can I find it?


On AC4 it wont let me buy the last upgrade's for the Jackdaw, is this normal?

I have completed the game and yet it still wont let me buy the last upgrade's for the Jackdaw, why is this?


Where is the fourth stone?

I've found the P stone, L stone, A stone, but i dont know how to find the last stone. I have done almost everything except the third room in the desert temple.


Having Trouble Getting to Laverre City

My young son is having trouble getting to Laverre City in Pokemon X. Can somebody please give me a hint?


What's the purpose of Steam Badges?

Are they just the usual achievement-ish stuff or do they server some deeper purpose?


Cluster Arrow+Loaded For Bear=low dps, what should i do?

Every time I use Cluster Arrow with the Loaded for Bear rune, my DPS drops from 41K to 16K. what is happening and what should I do?


Continuously 1-minute on / 1-minute off power setup

Sorry for the strange title, I could not think of a better one. I am working on a project, and basically what I need is a redstone torch that is one minute on, and the next minute off, and then a minute on again, and so one. Ideally I want to have a switch that turns the whole thing off. What would be the best way to go about this. Resources are no problem.


Does heavy armour penalize sneaking when I cast Muffle?

In Skyrim, does heavy armour still penalize Sneak when Muffle is cast, or when wearing boots with the Muffle property?


Do I need to keep Steam mobile open to get sale messages?

I accidentally launched Steam's mobile app the other day, and it gave me a chance to register for push notifications about ongoing sales. Thing is, there are quite a few sales going on right now, and I haven't been getting any notifications. Do I need to keep the application open in the background in order to get these notifications? By keeping the application open, I mean this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gVuqc.png)


How do I unlock new workout environments?

In My Fitness Coach, you start out with a few different workout locations, and the rest are locked. How do I unlock them? Is it number of workouts? Do those workouts have to be on the days that I have "planned" them?


Skyrim PS3 vs 360 Load Times

I would like to pick up a copy of Skyrim today but am undecided if I should get it on PS3 or 360. IGN says that the 360 load times are lengthy and frequent and unfortunately their PS3 review is not up as they don't have a copy to review. Does anyone have first hand experience with the load times on both platforms?


How can I sync vertical/horizontal mouse sensitivities?

Is there a way to tweak Skyrim so that vertical cursor sensitivity = horizontal cursor sensitivity?


PS3 won't read / recognize any disks after 3.70 firmware upgrade

My fat 80GB PS3 suddenly stopped recognizing gaming and BD movie disks. I don't know if this is a hell of a coincidence but it started to happen after upgrading to the 3.70 firmware. Has anybody been facing the same problem? Are there any fixes to this issue?


Which NPCs detect when Jensen is using Social Enhancer pheromones?

I keep hearing that several NPCs detect when Jensen is using Social Enhancer pheromones to sway them, but I can't find a list with them anywhere. Has anyone tried to use pheromones on a NPC and was detected?


Should I farm Sudden Insight with "Talk to the Porters"?

I'm investigating the murder of the Senior Reader in `_______`, and I have the storylet "Talk to the Porters" available, which yields Sudden Insights. Since I've never seen anywhere else in the game any other place where you can easily farm any Advantage, I wonder if I should farm a lot of them before going on with the story, or if there will be similar opportunities at higher levels, so that I don't need to do it now. I'm a bit unconfortable with too-powerful actions:   * in part I fear using too-powerful actions/weapons/combos might make the game unfun   * in part just pretending they aren't there is quite arbitrary and unfun too _(this reminds me of Symphony of the Night, which despite being one of the best games I've ever played, it is so easy I had to play it without any armor or protection)_


How do I create floating Islands and lava columns?

How can you create these formations? I've seen them in some pics but they seem pretty hard and I have no idea how you can even manipulate lava. I'm new to Minecraft but I've been hooked! Thanks.


Portal Achievement Issue - Xbox 360

My account on Xbox live says that I haven't gotten the "Vanilla Crazy Cake" Achievement but I actually have completed the achievement and when I load up Portal and look at the achievements in the game it says I have completed it. Is there a way to get my Xbox live account to "see" the achievement? If not can I delete the achievement in the game and do it again to see if it gets "seen" by my live account?


In Dragon Age II, Hawke is no longer dealing damage and only getting "Missed" or "Resisted"?

This is incredibly frustrating, but Hawke is no longer dealing damage. I'm towards the end of the game and don't want to start over. I've switched out weapons, armor, etc. everything I could think of. I tried using the cheat in the developer console to bring Hawke to a level 2 warrior and then use cheats to get him back up (to a level 22), but doing this wipes out my inventory. I have a known good save where he last worked, but I'm at a loss how to integrate this Hawke to my last autosave. I found a Dragon's Age Origins saved file editor, but using it corrupted my file (it would say you need a DLC to use the saved file when I try to load). Any other ideas? Anyone have this happen? It apears Hawke can still stun enemies, just not inflict any damage. All other party members work fine.


What Kind of Miis can I use to defeat the mummy ghost in Find Mii 2?

I am currently on Find Mii 2. There is a part where there are 2 enemies: an armored ghost and a mummy ghost. There is one problem: any person I streetpass gets caught off guard and flees! Is there a specific type of Mii that I need to use to defeat this mummy ghost to get it out of the way?


Skyrim Fortify Smithing Option does not appear

Im playing as a Khajit, and went around collecting all I need to create Fortify Smithing potions. However, when I try to create a potion, the Fortify Smithing Option does not appear. I've never created potions this far, so I guess I'm missing out on something. I've leveled 100 in Archery and Sneak etc, but never used any spells this far. Do I need to level up in Alchemy to create potions? How does this work?


Is it still possible to play Warcraft 2 on Battle.net?

Warcraft 2 isn't for sale anymore on Blizzard's store, but I would like to play the Battle.net version. Is it still playable on Battle.net, or is online play no longer supported?


World bosses and rare spawns: static or random?

I noticed while levelling yesterday that in the Kun-Lai Summit region of Pandaria, the Sha of Hatred was wandering around just north of the Eastery Rest. It seemed to walk around in a large circle, very much like a pre-defined path for the several hours I was in the zone completing quests. In addition to seeing this big hulking monster, it seemed like the rare/champion enemies we ran into while levelling were scattered quite consistently over the landscape, resulting in us getting the 'Can we find more like that?' achievement for killing them all. This lead me to thinking, are the rare spawns and world boss spawns pre- defined for specific parts of the world, or are they randomly generated, leaving all of my observations down to being the first through the zone with all the spawns up?


Are Dwemer constructs vulnerable to shock magic?

I explore Dwemer ruins for soul gems, so am interested in any vulnerabilities that spiders/spheres/centurions might have. In many games, "robot" enemies are vulnerable to shock; does that apply in _Skyrim_?


How do I make mud?

So I have been trying to make mud, but it just isn't working. Could someone give me a quick guide to making mud? ps: I noticed there is an existing question about farming with buckets, but it doesn't quite answer my question.


Why do I see orbital commands in most reaper rush builds?

It's not a prerequisite, right? Or is the orbital command itself part of many Terran builds? Example link


How do I defeat FFXIII's final boss?

I'm walking in with Lightning (COM), Vanille (RAV/SAB/MED) and Snow (RAV/SEN) and am simply getting pummeled, especially when Orphan comes out of stagger. How do I keep myself from grinding for hours to finish this game? Is it too late (or even necessary) at this point to backtrack to Gran Pulse for some character development?


Where are the faction quartermasters?

Along with the addition of a new island in Mists of Pandaria, a variety of new factions have also been added;   * Anglers   * August Celestials   * Brewmasters   * Cloud Serpents   * Golden Lotus   * Klaxxi   * Lorewalkers   * Shado-Pan   * Tillers   * Wrathion (The Dark Prince) Do all of the above factions actually have a quartermaster? If so, where are the faction quartermasters located for each of these new factions?


Cross realm zones?

It was announced that along with the release of Mists of Pandaria, many zones throughout the world of Azeroth would become cross realm zones, allowing players from multiple realms to quest in the same zone, cross realm. This means that when players enter a zone, they will be able to see players from other realms and can party up with these players within these zones. Is there a list of which zones are in fact cross realm? Are players only included in a cross realm zone if they're level appropriate for the zone? Are realms from different regions included in cross realm zones? Are there any other known restrictions or limitations to the system?


What will I miss if I skip Pokemon Black/White and go onto Pokemon Black 2/White 2?

I was going to buy Pokemon Black/White however I wondered if I should just skip to Black 2/White 2. As far as story goes... well its a Pokemon game not a novel most of the storys in game are just there to hold things together. Anyway will I be missing anything _important_ if I skip to Black/White?


Where are the Pandora engine and rudder tuning crates?

In X3 Albion Prelude, you can find crates containing engine and rudder, collecting which can overtune your ship, increasing its speed and handling far beyond what is normally possible for a given model. Where can I find them? If they are random, is there a trick to locating them, like the BBS of X3 TC?


How Powerful is Mind Control?

In FTL, Mind Control (MC) level 1 is fine and dandy, and it is what I use almost exclusively. However, Mind Control levels 2 and 3 claim to increase HP and power.   * Do higher levels of MC last longer?   * How much bonus HP is a MC'd unit given, and does it last after MC wears off?   * How much bonus damage/power is a MC'd unit given?   * Is it worth these higher levels of MC very often?


Most efficient use of Crimson Pact?

All runes/masteries/other factors aside, what combination of items will maximize the benefit from Vlad's passive Crimson Pact? The only rule I have for this is that I don't want duplicate items.


What use does Pre-war Money have in Fallout 3?

Pre-war Money has a base value of 10 caps in Fallout 3, and a weight of 0. Obviously, it's a good thing to collect and trade in for caps. Are there any NPCs who value Pre-war Money more than the average merchant? Or, really, is there any use for Pre-war Money besides just selling it to a regular merchant?


How do I erase the save data on Elite Beat Agents for the Nintendo DS?

I purchased Elite Beat Agents used, and there's no apparent way to delete the data that's saved on the game from the previous owner. Is there a way to reset the game?


Final Fantasy VII - How to get the full Enemy Skill Materia?

As the title suggest, I would like to know how to fully grow a Enemy Skill Materia: I managed to get some E.S. but not every fight brings me one. There's a strategy to get 'em all?


Does an individual's profiler output have any effect on gameplay?

While profiling people you'll occasionally come across one that is reported to have a problem that should affect their abilities in the game world, for example: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cleqp.png) Does an individual's profiler output have any effect on gameplay or is all of this stuff strictly flavour text only?


Does my equipment's effectiveness degrade with the durability score?

In _Star Wars: The Old Republic_ , all my gear has a durability score which ticks down towards zero until my stuff is broke and doesn't work. If my equipment is down to, say, 20% durability, is it less effective than equipment at 100% durability, or is it more like hit points where you're at full strength until you fall over dead? Do repair costs scale linearly, or is there a penalty for deferred maintenance?


RetroArch - Can I switch GBC core from gambatte to mednafen?

So I've been playing GBC games on my Raspberry Pi using the RetroPie OS. More specifically, I've been playing Shantae using RetroArch's GBC emulator. When I found out that certain features are only available on the Game Boy Advance, I moved the save file to my PC and loaded it into RetroArch. I'm trying to load my old save file on a GBA core so that I can get the exclusive content, but I can't seem to use any core other than Gambatte. If I load the Mednafen-VBA core and then load the game, it either automatically loads Gambatte (If I use Detect Core) or Shantae doesn't appear in the list of available games (If I use Mednafen VBA-M). Is it possible to force this file to play under a GBA core and access the hidden content? Failing that, is there any way to apply cheat codes to a GBC game using RetroArch? I was only able to find cheat codes for RetroArch's PSX emulator. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KtBYLm.png)


Why don't StarCraft's nukes have a larger blast radius?

Why are nuclear bombs are so weak in StarCraft? The scale of the explosion and the amount of damage done seems very limited compared to what is commonly associated with nukes. Should I understand the in-game buildings and units as vast cities and large armies, or can nukes really be that small?


I can't get arrested in Whiterun

In Skyrim, when I get arrested in Whiterun, the loading screen won't load and I have to restart my game. Is it because I killed the guards in the jail? I need help! Could I get arrested in another Imperial town, and then would they stop trying to arrest me in Whiterun?


Is there an army tank in any of the GTA 2 multiplayer maps?

Me and some friends have started playing GTA 2 multiplayer. To get edge on them I've been looking around for the army tank. I know where they are in singleplayer, but I haven't been able to find them in multiplayer so far. **Is there an army tank in any of the GTA2 multiplayer maps?**


Why do I keep seeing Lightning as a Ravager, when she's a Commando?

I've been looking for information on Lightning's role. I'm only about halfway through the game, but I was under the impression you had to buy Lightning in order to play with her. I keep seeing YouTube videos of her fighting as a Ravager, but when I purchased and won her character, she's only a Commando. How do I unlock the Ravager role for Lightning?


How to counter widow mine

I just started playing HotS and in my first Protoss game was caught by opponents widow mine. I assume that if I had observers I would see them... but they still would kill my army. What is the proper way to counter widow mines by Protoss and by other races? Any ideas are welcome!


Are +X physical damage/armor modifiers already included in the final rating?

Let's say I have a claw that has 50 physical damage. It has a modifier of +10 physical damage. Does that make the final physical damage rating 60 or does the rating of 50 already include the +10? Same question for armor.


How can I predict whether I will be able to take on a specific enemy or group?

I know in many other MMORPGs, it is standard for health bars or other parts of an enemy's information to be marked in different colors depending on how difficult that encounter will be. Is there any similar system for The Secret World? I noticed that the enemy's name can vary in color, but does _not_ specify this information. The normal basic zombies and more difficult zombies both are red, while quest target enemies are generally in orange. This was throwing me off for a while.


Can I choose how many bots are on each team in DotA 2?

The only way I know to play with bots is to check the "Fill empty slots with bots", or use the new "Practice Match vs Bots" option. Can I play a game with say only 1 bot on my team, versus only 3 bots on their team? If yes, how do I do it?


How is experience handled outside of groups?

I've been exploring the first real quest area after joining the Illuminati, and (expectedly) found a bunch of other people also wandering around, killing zombies. If I decide to help someone kill a few zombies without grouping up with him, how is experience handled in that case? Am I stealing experience from him? Am I not getting rewarded for the kills at all? I would hope that it is beneficial to take a few seconds to help out another player, but I would like some confirmation one way or the other before I start developing habits.


How can I effectively run away from hostile creatures?

So, I have been playing quite a bit of The Secret World over the weekend and have worked my way through the main story line in Kingsmouth. I have noticed two things. First is that when I run into something that can squash me, usually by accident, I have a very hard time getting away. Second is that you can not kite a creature too far in a single direction with out its health being instantly restored and it returning to where it came from. What I would like to know is how I can combine these. Clearly there is a distance I can get away from a creature in order to run away but when I am truly trying to run away I have never been able to get the creatures to break off of me. Is there some logic that is keeping them chained on to me because they know they are going to do me in as opposed to when I am kiting them and winning they will eventually give up? Is it time based instead of distance maybe? I just can not figure this out.


How do I fix a vacuum leak?

I am really tired of losing missions because my captain keeps getting sucked out of my ship because I get hit and then there are vacuum leaks. Is there any way to fix the leaks so my crew don't keep getting sucked into space?


I get a "Steam needs to be online to update..." error message every time I start up my computer

" _Steam needs to be online to update please confirm your network connection and try again._ " This started happening around a week ago. I looked it up, and I did the fix where you delete all the files but steamapps and Steam.exe, then restart your computer. I opened the file, open Steam, it updates and everything works. However, whenever I start up my computer again, it breaks and I have to do the fix. Does anybody know how this is happening or how to fix it once and for all? Also, it is saved in a new Program Files directory (Program Files2) because the first Program Files directory never stopped asking for admin access (I am admin) and it would not allow me to do anything with that Program Files directory, and the broken one contains some Steam files in it. These files are in my separate storage drive (Z:). My system files are on my smaller (C:) drive. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate.


What kind of weapon is a "hitscan" weapon?

I've seen shooters refer to their weapons as "hitscan weapons". What does this mean?


Do Valorous Commendations ignore the Valor Point cap?

Since the release of the Mists of Pandaria for World of Warcraft, the valor point cap per week has been adjusted to 1000 valor points per week. For one of the daily quests for the Order of the Cloud Serpents you can earn valor points for competing in a race on your cloud serpent; ![Valorous Commendation](http://i.stack.imgur.com/R1OcI.png) I am already valor capped this week, does using this item still give me 15 valor points (thus ignoring the cap) or are they wasted because I am over the valor point cap already?


Is it possible to keep all sixteen countries in the XCOM coalition?

I'm on my third XCOM campaign (normal difficulty) in an attempt to keep any countries from quitting the coalition and it is very clearly not working. My troops are strong enough to handle the early missions, but since there's no way to handle abductions in three places at once, on average this results in six additional points of panic. Is there a strategy that keeps all sixteen countries in the coalition? Is there a maximum difficulty level on which it will work?


PS3 1080p Image Quality Issue on Samsung LED

I just purchased a new Samsung UN55ES7003 to replace an older 46" model (LN46A650). Images originating from my DirecTV DVR (1080i and lower) seem to be fine, but something's happening between the PS3 (at 1080p) and the new TV. Basically what I'm noticing is:   * There is a vertical jitter - the image appears to slightly move up and then back to normal.   * There are horizontal, white lines in the bottom right corner of the screen. This happens in any PS3 content: menu, in game, and in movie. What I've tried:   * Switching HDMI cables (doesn't fix)   * A different HDMI port on the TV (doesn't fix)   * Try a different AV receiver (doesn't fix)   * Connected the PS3 back to the old set (issue goes away...as expected) Thus, I feel I've sufficiently ruled out all possible hardware issues with the exception of the new TV. Why I'm convinced it's only 1080p: I re-connected the PS3 back to the NEW TV, and went into PS3 Video Setup and cycled through all of the supported resolutions. NONE of the resolutions exhibited the image jitter/interference issue EXCEPT 1080p. I happen to have a standalone BD player and plan tomorrow to connect it to the new TV and see if the 1080p image from it also has the same problem. At that point, I will be convinced that it's an issue with the new TV handling 1080p content (which would be shocking; I've never had a problem with a Samsung TV). All of this said, if I find that the BD player also has this problem at 1080p, and it appears to be the TV, I guess I'll contact Samsung and/or the seller to start the RMA process, unless someone here can propose a setting change or firmware update that might fix this?


Ramifications of mass slaughter?

OK, this is going to sound a bit… sociopathic. Or perhaps psychopathic. In any event, it's something that I'd only do playing a game -- I swear! :) I will soon finish Point Lookout for the second time. It's the last bit of DLC for Fallout 3 in this, my fourth run-through of the game. I will have accomplished most of my goals (having gotten all but 20 of the unique weapons and articles of clothing). After I finish Point Lookout, I'm going to be a bit on the "bored" side in terms of X-Box gaming until New Vegas comes out. So until then, I was considering going on a personal challenge to obliterate all of man- (and ghoul-) kind in the Capital Wasteland. I know that random encounters will still pop up, but I was figuring on going to every town, every settlement, every everywhere, and wholesale slaughtering everyone I came across. Aside from the obvious ramifications -- shops no longer being available, so no trading to be done -- what are the ramifications of making a "last man in the world" (well, at least the east coast of the US) situation in Fallout 3? Update: If you're gonna do it, have fun with it! Pint-Sized Slasher Mask and children's Blast-Off Pyjamas FTW. ![The Pint-Sized Slasher](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qlgt2.jpg)


Is there a way to reset between-level skill progression without going to jail?

Serving one's sentence, for crimes, results in loss of "progress towards one or more skill level advancements; the longer your sentence, the more skills so affected. The maximum sentence is seven days; if you serve seven days, your skill advancement will be cleared for every skill." It's not that the skill's level is set back to the minimum value or 1 or 0 or anything like that, but the XP progress from the current level to attain the next skill level will be reset. How do I get such an effect without serving a sentence?


How do you orient a girder in Worms Reloaded?

In older worms games it was possible to rotate and resize the girder before placing it, but I can't seem to figure out how to do it in the new game. Is this still possible? If so, how? I looked through the default controls and there didn't seem to be any mention of the girder.


How did the cap economy make it to the east coast?

My understanding of the cap economy is that it was established and maintained by the Hub in Fallout 1. Given that, canonically, how did that particular barter system become the de facto system on the east coast, specifically in the Capital Wasteland and surrounding environs (The Pitt, Point Lookout, etc.)?


Why am I unable to enable the FlyCam in cutscenes?

I have followed all the directions correctly from the page Mass effect 3 Tweaks Page. My mapping key is "K" (without shift). I did the following:   `( Name="K", Command="ToggleFlyCam" )` in               Bioinput.ini/sfxgame/sfxgamemodedefault     Bioinput.ini/sfxgame/sfxgamemodeflycam      and               ( Name="MouseX", Command="PC_LookX" )     ( Name="MouseY", Command="PC_LookY" )     ( Name="A", Command="PC_StrafeLeft" )     ( Name="W", Command="PC_MoveForward" )     ( Name="D", Command="PC_StrafeRight" )     ( Name="S", Command="PC_MoveBackward" )      in               Bioinput.ini/sfxgame/sfxgamemodeconversation      I also added `( Name="K", Command="ToggleFlyCam" )` in `Bioinput/sfxgame/sfxgamemodecinematic` as discussed here. FlyCam is working everywhere fine but not in cut scenes.


I just bought Pokemon Platinum, my brother got Diamond. Can we catch them all?

Or will we need someone with Pearl? If we did have Pearl/Diamond/Platinum, which Pokemon would we still not be able to get? I want to catch them all.


Best way to improve execution with a fightstick?

I bought a fightstick some months ago, and I'm enjoying it a lot, I find it more fun to play fighting games with it, but I feel like I've stopped improving. I read in several places that it takes months to get used to it and that is true, but for some time now I've stopped improving. I think that I need to start doing some specific training in order to get better because I still play worse compared to how I played with a joystick. I play mostly SSFIV and as an example, I loved to play with Makoto with the joystick but I can't play with her at all in the fightstick, like, I can't execute the moves fast enough. Also, with Akuma I can perform a lot of combos in training mode, but in the heat of battle I always execute the move wrong, like when I'm blocking and try doing a: c.mp -> QCB lk I'm always holding down back, so the move doesn't come out. I'm figuring out my mistakes as I watch replays and stuff, but I feel I have become stagnant in my current execution. **Is there some kind of exercises or some daily training which I can do to improve my execution with the stick?**


What is a Starcraft 2 "season"?

In the SC2 online help, it's mentioned that leagues are played in seasons, and "the ladders will be wiped, allowing everyone to have a fresh start and begin anew." Are there any details on this? How often will this occur? Will everyone have to be placed into leagues again?


How to switch DLC in Tropico 4

I have just bought a couple of extensions for Tropico 4, but I don't understand how to switch from one to another. It seems I am stuck in _Modern times_. How can start Tropico 4 with _El Plantador_ instead?


Does Vladimir's Sanguine Pool have a hidden movement speed buff?

The description for Vladimir's Sanguine Pool is: > (Active): Vladimir sinks into a pool of blood becoming untargetable for 2 > seconds and slowing enemies above him by 40% for 1 second. Additionally, he > deals magic damage every half second to them and heals himself for 12.5% of > the damage done. Nowhere in the description does it describe any sort of movement speed buff yet when I see a Vladimir use his pool it feels like he is moving faster. But because I don't own Vladimir I was never really able to test it out. Now earlier I was looking at the last large patch update and I see this: > Vladimir - Sanguine Pool: movement speed bonus now decays over time. So my question is: Is there a hidden movement speed buff on Vladimir's Sanguine Pool and if so, how much is the movement speed buff?


How to play Jax vs. Olaf?

I just played a ranked game as Jax top lane against Olaf and I outlaned by quite a bit. So can anyone explain to me, does Olaf beat Jax or is there a specific way to play Jax so that I win the lane? Thanks!


How to make borders in video streams

Ive been watching a lot of streams lately, and some streamers have boxes or borders over certain things with logos in them. Does any one know what program they are using??


Does interacting with highlighted objects in Masyaf accomplish anything?

In the castle at Masyaf in the beginning of the game, there are several items (a table, a bookcase, a stack of books) that are highlighted and give you an "interact" option. Doing so causes a ghost or memory of Altaïr to appear in the room and do some gesturing. Does interacting with these objects have any effect on the gameplay or story? Do you miss anything by not interacting with these objects?


How can I tell if a stalker is going to kill me?

Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;). Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first? The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still completely **secret** from the templars. I don't remember how aware they were of me the other times.


Gullywash on attack/defense

On the Attack/Defense playlist, there's a map called Gullywash. However, it has a control points format rather than an attack/defense format. Why is it on the attack/defense playlist rather than the control points playlist?


How do I play my Zoo Warlock against a Shaman with Lightning Storm?

I'm currently playing Reynad's modern Zoo deck (decklist), and one matchup where I'm not sure how to play is against a Shaman that likely has Lightning Storm. The Warlock Zoo deck tends to flood the board with cheap minions, and many of the minions are in the range where Lightning Storm can kill them. Having a nearly full deck killed usually makes me lose the game, but keeping minions in hand tends to neutralize the Zoo deck's strength. How do I play the deck effectively against Shamans? When should I try to play around Lightning Storm, and when should I flood the board? Anything else I should do to minimize the impact of that particular AoE spell?


Space between block color glitch

Why am I getting those weird glitches and how can I stop it? I've never had them before 1.5. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DzIyb.png)


When should wall off my Terran base and when should I not?

When playing with Terran in ranked in any mode (1v1 or 3v3). I learned that against Zerg the base should be always closed. I do the same against Protoss or Terran, but I was told by some players that against Protoss or Terran, the base should not be walled off. So in which cases should the Terran base be walled off?


Cloned maps in Minecraft SMP without cheating

Can maps be cloned in SMP **without cheating**? (i.e. without editing saves or using /give or similar commands). Can this be done only at creation time (all the clones are created together), or can they be also cloned later (you already have a map and you clone it)?


Eerie music in the Nexus

I'm in the Nexus in _Demon's Souls_ and have progressed fairly far through the game. I've just completed World 4, the Shrine of Storms. I've noticed some quite eerie organ music playing in the Nexus that I'm pretty sure doesn't exist at the beginning of the game. What is the reason for this change? Does it mean anything?


How does an atom decide what to bond to?

Given for example, a Hydrogen atom (that can only have 1 bond max), that is sitting on a bonder next to two other atoms that are also on bonders and have available bonding slots, how is it determined which atom the Hydrogen ends up bonding to? I've tried experimenting with it being a priority order of directions, but that doesn't seem to be correct.


Account was hacked and leveled.. What do I do now?

I've never touched MoP but I was going to give it a whirl a couple days ago when I noticed I was banned. Went thru the process of getting it fixed and now I'm level 88 with (only?) 8k gold and old gear still. I don't know if I can tank (warrior): I still have ZA/ZG 'epics' and my non- tank gear is still ruthless stuff. I was, for some reason, in a WoTLK map when I logged in so I don't know where to go. Where should I level at 88 and is the tank gear I have, gold I have decent to run thru the new dungeons? I'd like to not make anyone mad, ha. Thanks!


How do I combine more ingredients during Alchemy?

According to this page _here_ I should be able to combine up to four ingredients for each potion/poison. However, when attempting to make a potion, I found I can only combine up to 3 in one mix. Is there a way to increase the amount of ingredients per mix that I make, or is that page wrong?


What is the spawn rate of Witches in Minecraft

Now that witches can spawn anywhere what is their spawn rate compared to other mobs?


How do I sort my downloaded PS3 games by size?

I'm out of space on my PlayStation 3 and would like to remove the games with the largest download sizes. I don't see an option to sort by size. Is there some way I can do this?


What's the quickest way to get extra lives in Super Mario Galaxy 2?

All 240 stars are mine! There is now just one galaxy left, the Grandmaster. On my first attempt, it gobbled up 30 lives like my kids eat ice cream. It wasn't pretty. Before I tackle it again, I'm going to need a lot o lives. **What's the best way to get as many extra lives as possible in a short amount of time?**


Will NPCs leave without their house?

In the new 1.9 update, NPC were included. Do they have any AI, or are they just like passive animal mobs? What will happen to them when their houses are destroyed, if anything?


Play against console versions with PC?

In FIFA 12, now that the game is finally the same on PC and consoles, is it possible to play against people on other platforms (XBOX, PS3) with my PC version or are those on completely different servers?


Why is the downloadable Might & Magic: Heroes VI demo asking for a disc?

I just downloaded the Might & Magic: Heroes VI demo from Steam. On trying to start it, I'm receiving an error that suggests I'm missing a DVD: > There is no disk in the drive. [Cancel] [Try Again] [Continue] All of the buttons make the dialog disappear for a fraction of a second, and then it appears again. Has anyone else had this problem or managed to work around it?


What actions freeze time?

Some actions freeze time, like opening your inventory, pickpocketing someone, opening your favourites etc. Recently I was going to talk to someone, and I noticed someone else I hadn't spoken to, so I spoke to them first. By the time I'd finished, my first target had wondered off. I thought that speaking to someone would also freeze time, but it didn't, causing me to lose track of someone. What actions in this game cause time to freeze?


How to invert a pulser and connect a door to it?

Obviously inverting a pulsar is kind of redundant, since it goes on and off repeatedly... however, when I want it to stop, a lever would do just fine, but it would keep it powered on. but what if I wanted the object its connected to be by default off? I can't use an inverter because the second I'll turn on the pulsar the inverter would fry and stop working, cutting the circuit. so how do I make an inverter that can withstand a pulsar?


Kill All the Things or Rush Missions?

Which is better for progressing as quickly as possible in diablo 3, killing everything you can with a +xp gem in a helmet, or completing missions as fast as possible, while just killing monsters that you encounter along the way?


How much faster does an Anti Ship Drone Mark II fire than a Mark I?

The Anti Ship Drone Mark I fires a small laser.   The Anti Ship Drone **Mark II** fires a small laser _faster_. How _much_ faster? Is the firing rate of two Mark I drone's greater than the firing rate of a single Mark II?


Tips for 100 Super Jump challenge to get Super Suit

I want that damn leather jacket! Does anyone have any tips outside of 'the timing changes' or 'save state using an emulator' to complete the 100 Super Jump quest?


Pros and cons of periodically running yourself into wall in Temple Run?

In Temple Run if I run myself into the wall in quick succession, I will be killed by the flesh-eating monkeys. However if I space out when I run into the wall, this seems like a strategic way of slowing my character down so that I can keep running for longer without getting overwhelmed by the speed. Is this a viable strategy? Are there other pros and cons to this strategy that I have not considered?


Crew at the end of Mass Effect 2

I know that the _Mass Effect 2_ ending varies depending on the choices you make. I have a few questions about a specific aspect of the ending: > The survival of your crew depends on whom you choose for certain parts of > the suicide mission. > 1. Only the doctor was saved from the Collector base. Was it possible to > save the rest of the crew if I had reached there earlier? Like, not trying > to complete the squad and heading there the moment the Omega 4 relay was > open? > 2. At the last bit of the suicide mission, where you go in to blow up the > place, you can choose only two members to accompany you (as usual). The rest > stay back to keep the bad guys out. For me, at the end of the game, Miranda > and Thane hits the bucket. But who dies is different for different people. > But what affects that? We dont get to choose who stays behind to provide > cover. So why is it different for different people?


I am a master's league player attempting to learn Zerg. My overall macro is very strong, but I have the sense I am over-droning which leads to my defeat against a strong 4 gate (high diamond->masters). Spine crawlers are often side stepped, speedlings take a significant larvae commitment and lead to a ton of zealots getting warped in, and roaches seem to come to slowly. How do pro Zerg players generally prepare for a 4 gate they know is coming? Are roaches common? Speedlings?


How does my choice affect the ending?

Spoiler alert, please don't hover over this is if you haven't finished the game yet > At the end of Far Cry 3, there is a choice to join Citra, or choose your > friends. Does anything change depending on which choice you make? I chose to > go with my friends, but I want to know how it changes if I had decided to > join Citra. Thanks!


How do I activate the Red Trinity in Oogie's?

I activate all heartless spawning areas, clear everything out (I sealed the keyhole), and still the triangle command to activate the Red Trinity in Oogie's won't show up. Is this normal, or is it a bug that I'll have to wait for Square-Enix to patch?


How useful is the search tower really?

There's someone in my town who is REALLY in love with the search tower. This is my second town with him and he always wants to build it ASAP and then upgrade it every chance he gets. I understand that getting resources is important, but is it really effective early on to pump up the search tower at the expense of other things (like the watchtower)? Do other experienced players go for the search tower right away like this?


Should I prefer long or short ways in OpenTTD?

I read that the payment for a delivery is multiplied with the distance. (Subquestion: does it mean the distance traveled or the direct distance?) Since the overhead of un/loading and repairs is constant, it seems to me that longer distances have a better win/cost ratio. On the other hand, there are penalties for taking too much time. (Subquestion: do I get more time for longer ways?) So my question is: for maximum profit, should I transport few goods across the entire map, or should I transport more goods on ways as short as possible?


Can you save the civilians in Chapter 11 from the bandits?

In Chapter 11 there is a group of metronian's who's forward segment was captured by bandits. The first group of bandits you come across are about to have forced sexual relations with a resisting woman. Can you save her before they kill or knock her out? That goes for other people that they have captured. If I move fast enough, can I save them from the bandits?


The dog falled from heaven

I just finished Deathspank (Orphan of Justice) trying to complete all possible quests; I counted about 111 at the end. **SPOILER** But now I have a question. South to Lord's Castle there is a farm and there you can found a strange dog. Ima said that one day it falled from the sky. I didn't find any way to interact with it. Am i missing something or it is just designed in that way? Or maybe it has a role in the sequel `Thongs of Virtue`?


How can we rescue a survivor trapped in the desert?

One of our town is stuck in the desert, one km south of town at [0,-1]. He has eaten, he has drunk, he is hung over and has used a drug. He also has lost an eye (auwch.) We have no coffee, no dice and no cards. How can we save him? I think we have one anebolic steroids in the bank, can he use 2 drugs in a day?


What is the highest theoretically possible DPS?

I recently played a warm-up coop match as AD carry with a karthus that stacked 6 archangel staffs which made me think of this question: At the current patch level 1.0.0.140 (Darius) Assuming a basic ranged AD Champion with the following properties:   * Level 18   * Base Attack Damage 100   * Base Attack Speed 1.00   * Base Health 1500   * Base Crit Chance 25%   * 1 Item Slot will always be Boots (probably berserkers)   * 1 Item Slot is reserved for defensive or utility items   * Minion Stacks can be assumed maxed   * Champion/Assist related Stacks can be assumed to be at 50% of maximum stacks against a single level 18 target assumed at 5000 Health and 100 Armor. What is the highest possible average DPS using any 5 items and including crits, armor penetration, etc. but ignoring any champion skills/passives and jungle buffs?


What are the equations for calculating armor values on the character sheet and armory profile?

The main purpose of this question is to be able to enter a series of armor values for gear, and then calculate a value that exactly matches the character paper-doll screen _and_ the armory value for any given character. The answer must take into account character level, bonuses from gear, enchantress buffs, and strength. For the armory value, what buffs apply? I believe if Warcry is spec'd, then on the armory page, it does factor into the shown value. Currently, the equation I'm using is: `Armor Value = Armor Values on Gear + Strength` However, this is calculated value 39 armor lower than the in-game value. The disparity is even greater when viewing my character profile, which has Warcry spec'd, even accounting for 20% increase in armor.


Remap cancel (B) key in Starcraft 2?

I've switched over to the grid keyboard layout. Works awesome. The one thing that sticks out is that if I need to cancel a unit movement, I can hit escape. However when using unit powers like shield, charge, whatever, I have to this the 'B' key to cancel it. That is so annoying because the B key is completely outside where my left hand is with the grid layout. Is there anyway to change the 'B' cancel key to escape also?


Missing watch-guess/guess phase

Quite often, I don't get the chance to watch my opponent guess my word or to guess theirs; when I click "play" I just get given a choice of words to draw. Our success streak doesn't reset, but I'm not sure if it increments either. Is there something one of us is doing wrong, or is this a known/common issue?


Left 4 Dead local co-op for 4 players

Does the original Left 4 Dead support local co-op for 4 players? Not using XBox Live but physically sitting in the same room looking at the same tv.


Did my Portal 2 saves get deleted?

So I was playing and was at about chapter 7, I think. All the time I had been relying on autosaves; when I loaded the game after exiting, I just selected "Continue Game" and I just kept on playing. However, now my brother decided to start a new game of his own. When I went to "Load Save", all I saw were autosaves from chapters 1 and 2. I assume that since I never explicitly saved the game, my autosaves were deleted. Am I screwed?


Killed all inhabitants of HELIOS ONE, yet quest still active

In Fallout:NV, I initially was going against the NCR early on, but switched allegiances to see how their storyline played out. All NCR troops accepted me as OK except for HELIOS ONE, where I had diverted power to all neighboring regions. They would attempt to kill me on sight, so I killed them all. The problem is that I still have a quest open for requesting support from them....any way to complete this quest? I would have expected that it would fail once all the troops were dead... The actual quest is 'Restoring Hope.' > Go to HELIOS One to ask about Forlorn Hope supplies.


What's the exhaustive set of items I can use to make Dwarven Metal Ingots?

I know there are a series of items that can be melted down to make Dwarven Metal Ingots, but I'm not sure about all of them (levers, cogs, etc.) What is the exhaustive set of items that can be smelted to produce these ingots? What are the best item(s) I should be preferring over others given its weight- to-ingot ratio?


Is rolling actually faster?

When I use levitation and run on my psychic ball I feel like I'm moving faster is this actually the case or is it a sort of illusion? I know I sacrifice maneuverability so it'd make sense that I'm also faster.


Why does the Ammo bar color change?

When I use the Plamsa Cell ability, my ammo bar changes from yellow to orange. Later - while fighting, the ammo bar color switches back and forth between orange and yellow. What does it mean? * * *   * I'm standing around not fighting with Plasma Cell on - the ammo bar is yellow.   * I turn off Plasma cell - still yellow.   * I turn on Plasma cell, when the ability completes the bar turns orange.   * 3 seconds later, back to yellow (plasma cell still is active).


Can the `bot_autodifficulty_threshold_low` variable make bot difficulty harder than 'Expert' (bot_difficulty 3)?

If I've set the bots to be initially at 'Expert' difficulty (`bot_difficulty 3`), will the `bot_autodifficulty_threshold_low` variable (used to determine when the bot needs to make its difficulty harder, based on the average scores of human players) allow the bots' difficulty to go higher than 'Expert'? Or is 'Expert' the maximum bot difficulty allowed by the game, and bot difficulty won't go higher than that?


What do the red paths mean in pocket planes?

The paths that makes you know where the planes are going, that are usually green, some times be red. What does it mean?!


What happens when you lose vision of a unit lifted by a phoenix?

Imagine in a PvP your phoenix lifts an enemy DT. Your observer moves away though and the DT becomes cloaked while lifted. Does it remain lifted? Can it be attacked? What happens to it?


What is the best way to get a specific neighbor to move back into a town in Animal Crossing Wild World

Melba was her favorite character and, by some oversight, she let the character move out of her town a couple of years ago. She has played a number of in-game years doing nothing (she is near 100% completion) but trying to get Melba to move back in. She really wants this to happen. I have read of methods online that describe possible venues for editing a game save or forcing a move of a character from another town, but the sites describing these methods are very old (~2006) and various links within the articles describing the processes are dead. _I was wondering if anyone here could suggest the best way to get a specific neighbor (Melba) to move back into a town in Animal Crossing Wild World._ I am willing to buy a second DS, second game, any game-save-copying-hardware, or anything else I need to make this happen (would it be better to find someone online who has the character and try to make it move that way? (I'm not very familiar with the wifi abilities of Wild World)). I just need a trusted method for making this happen. Thank you for your time.


What does "reboot" mean when talking about latest game releases?

I'm finding this **reboot** term currently used so often but I'm still uncertain of the meaning. Say for instance, I read recently _"Dino Crysis will get a reboot"_ , _"Devil May Cry is a reboot"_. What does this mean?


How does Mann Up mode affect item drop rate?

Since the Mann Up mode alters the item drop rate somehow, I'd like to know how the "regular" Mann versus Machine's drop system works. Is it working like for any other map or mode? Or is the drop rate reduced, for instance? From my personal experience, so far I dropped two random items at a rate that seems pretty much normal to me.


What is the easiest way to get "Walking in a winter wonderland"?

There is a prize on Steam for getting the "Walking in a winter wonderland" achievement in the Greed Corp. game. What is the easiest way to get it?


Can I change Aela the huntress back from werewolf form?

While in the Underforge, I knocked out Aela to take her blood and she was permanently put into werewolf form. Is there is way I can transform her back?


Why is my damage so different?

I'm playing Mass Effect 1 for the second time with an imported character (Infiltrator, level 45). Sometimes I one-shot every enemy that is in line of sight, but sometimes only their shield lightens up and they take almost no damage - even if I shoot them several times. Is this a bug or do some enemies have advanced levels? Summary of my question: My shots even manage to kill a stationary geth shield and the geth behind the shield (both with full hp), but sometimes the issue as described above happens. I have to use another weapon and shoot several times until the enemy dies.


Are there 'headshot' or 'limb' damage, and other specific body part hit effects in Alan Wake?

I'd like to know if there are any differences in damage and other effects (like limping) if I aim for the head, limbs or other body parts of enemies, or does it not matter which body part got hit?


Is there any benefit to lighting the torches in the game?

You are given a torch that you can then use to light your way and also light torch stands spread throughout the world. I have not yet seen any real game benefit to lighting the stands though. I would even say a majority are not really in areas I even really care to light at all. Is there any mechanical benefit to lighting them up?


How do I install the Voids Wrath modpack on Windows?

I have been playing Minecraft on my Mac for a while now, and have been trying to find ways to mod my Minecraft and have failed on that notion, and have gotten a new Windows computer for getting my Minecraft modded. I would like to know how to install a modpack, called the Voids Wrath modpack, as well as where I can get this.


Minecraft 2.0-How Do I Turn Super Hostile Mode Off?

I was wondering: how do I turn Super Hostile Mode off in Minecraft 2.0? I have tried many things, such as doing `/weather clear 1000000` which was supposed to make the weather be clear for 1,000,000 seconds, but it didn't. Can you please help me out? I can't get OptiFine for 2.0 since it's just an April Fools joke, and it's lagging way too much when lightning strikes on Minecraft. I even tried turning it on Peaceful, but that only makes it so no monsters spawn in it, and it doesn't turn the lighting off. Please tell me how to turn this off as it is very annoying. I even tried making a new world, but there's no difference.


How will the changes to Stimpack's research time affect the 3 Rax Timing Push?

As I understand it, one of the core ideas behind the 3 Rax Timing Push is to have your army at your opponent's doorstep as Stimpack finishes, or at least have it completed as your army pushes outwards. However, the 1.3 Patch includes the following change: > Stimpack upgrade research time increased from 140 to 170 seconds. 30 seconds is a long time in Starcraft 2. As a result of this change, would it be reasonable to change the push timing to rely on another upgrade, such as Combat Shields? Will the 3 Rax push become less viable? How else could this change affect this tactic?


3DS Specifications List

Now that the 3DS launched on Japan, I was wondering if anybody knows if there's already been modders or enthusiasts that have done spec testing on the hardware. I'd like to know how much potential power it packs! :D


Close Quarter Combat in Call of Duty Black Ops

In black ops, when getting in close to an enemy (ignoring the knife of course), is it better to ignore the scope and shoot from the hip? Or is it better to scope in for the accuracy? I was thinking I'm getting picked off because I'm going to scope and it slows me down, but I'm not sure if going to scope or not going to scope makes a difference... Thoughts? Thanks.


Export Dance Central Pictures

How do you export the pictures/animated gifs from Dance Central?


Gamesave 360 backup

how can I backup my gamesaves in case the 360 goes RROD? Please note that I'm referring to actual offline gamesaves, not xbox live profile.


Does the Xbox 360 Slim cool better if laying horizontally?

The Xbox 360 Slim has cooling vents on two sides. Unfortunately one of these sides gets blocked if you keep it standing. Does that mean it will get hotter and hang up more often if the second vent is blocked? Should I keep it laying on the bottom so both vents are open? Is this recommended?


Mouse cursor always visible in game

I just started to play Dark Souls on PC and I noticed that the cursor remains visible during the game. Although I can play with it I find it really annoying to always have a white thingy jumping through my screen when there isn't supposed to be one. I did some research but I couldn't find anything promising since most of the programs that promise to fix this bug don't seem to be very trustworthy.


What are the four Forest Kingdom bears for?

In the Forest Kingdom of _A World of Keflings_ , you can find four bears on an island to the southeast. I've been through the entire story and didn't run across a quest that calls for their use. They aren't considered a 'decoration' for a house. I've tried combining them into different patterns with no luck as well. Does anyone know what they are used for?


Are there any powers that don't actually work on Multiplayer? Or is it a glitch?

While playing Mass Effect 3 on PS3 (I have a copy for PC too), I noticed that Adrenaline rush and Cloak don't really work for me on MP.


NBA2k11 Wii - Right Stick Passing

Is anyone able to use right stick passing on NBA 2k11 for Wii? I tried displaying the icon pass icons, by pressing Zr, and then flicking with the right stick, but it results (always) in a shot to the basket. I'm using a Classic Controller.


How do you quick travel in Lego Lord of the Rings?

I've just picked up LEGO Lord of the Rings and even though I've only completed the first four levels I'm finding tedious to have to walk, run or (rarely) ride back to the previous locations to complete side quests and visit the blacksmith at Bree to forge Mithril items. Is there any way I can "quick travel" or teleport between locations?


What is the difference between crit runes?

i just realised that there are 2 Crit Quintessences, 1: + 4,46% crit damage AND 2: 1,86% crit damage AND both with the same price of 1025 IP. Can anyone explain this? why would someone ever buy the 1,86 crit, when you cant get the double, with the same price.


Is it possible to obtain the same legendary item from the same boss on successive kills?

When farming an enemy and you get a legendary from an enemy (Killed Rakkman and you get a Gunerang out of him) when you kill that specific enemy again straight after you save and quit, is it certain that you'll get the legendary again?


Halo: Reach Medal Collection

During progress through the campaign and playing online I have collected A vast amount of medals, is it possible to look at all the medals I have collected so I can see which ones I am missing? I am talking about medals NOT commendations. I can access the commendations in the player menu but I see no option to see my medal collection. A list of all the medals available is in the link below, I want to compare my collection to the list below so I know which ones I am missing. http://www.xforgery.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10815


Is there a reason I should reconcile edges?

Whenever I build something (like roads) right near the edges of the map, the landscape is modified to a configuration that doesn't match the neighboring side. SimCity asks to reconcile edges, but the operation is extremely destructive, blowing up many things that have been built near the edges and even highway cloverleaf interchanges elsewhere on the map. I can't see any problems if I just refuse to reconcile the edges. Are there any benefits to letting it do so?


Assassins Creed 2 undo a viewpoint sync

In Monteriggioni one of the missions is to synchronize the viewpoint at the top of the villa. Me being impatient when it comes to having no mini-map, already synchronized this viewpoint before the mission was even available. Now, in-mission, I go back to the viewpoint, and of course get no option to sync, but the mission does not progress either. The yellow marker on the map is exactly where the viewpoint is and I can't continue, presumably because the viewpoint is already synced. Does anybody know how I can un-sync a viewpoint? Or is there any other way to force progression at this point? Do I really have to start again?


What influences population in Illyriad?

Several things in Illyriad are based off of population (when you can start your next city for instance), and my population is definitely growing, but I don't know what influences it. Does population grow with time, excess food, or activity (building, producing, etc)?


What is a faction in Illyriad?

I've noticed factions on the strategic map in Illyriad, and found the `Faction Info` page under options, but I don't know what factions are? Are they player or GM created and controlled? Can I interact with a faction? In short, what does a faction mean to me?


How do the Races synergize with the Slayer class?

I'm looking at playing a Slayer in the coming Open Beta, and I was hoping for some feedback from people who had played more than I have in the Closed Beta, about how the racial abilities synergize with the Slayer class. I understand how all the racials work, I'm more interested in the intersection between said abilities and the game play style of the Slayer class. Specifically I care about PvP (though, other domains are important to me).


Very low brightness after Windows Update graphics driver update

When I try to play _Call of Duty_ , the brightness becomes very low and I can't revert it. This started after a graphics driver update through Windows Update. I tried to increase the brightness from the game settings, but after a while (just seconds), it reverted back to black. I can see things, but all blackish. I have not had the same problem with other games. I have an Intel Core 2 Duo, no external graphics card, and 4 GB RAM installed on my PC. I considered removing the update, but it's not possible now. There is no more "Graphics Driver Update," rather "4342493284234" in the Installed Updates section. How can I resolve this?


How does reputation affect gameplay?

When you kill or hurt civilians your reputation goes down, when you solve crime submissions or avert street crimes, your reputation goes up. But: What is the actual point of the reputation? Does it have any influence on gameplay apart from being a motivator to do certain things and not hurt innocents?


What does the "dxlevel" config setting do in the TF2 Linux client?

Linux doesn't have DirectX. I don't know if Valve made some kind of compatibility layer, or did a proper port to OpenGL (I expect the latter). Either way - does this setting do anything for the Linux client?


What are the 16 New Great People and 16 New National Wonders in Civ Rev 2.4.4?

Civilization Revolution for the iPad was just updated with the following notice: > **What's New in Version 2.4.4** > > Exciting new content has been added to enhance your Civilization experience > including: > >   * Purchase pack with 16 New Great People >   * Purchase pack with 16 New National Wonders > And, indeed, there are packs to purchase. But, what exactly _are_ these new Great People and National Wonders? Even after purchasing the packs, there's no new _documentation_ ; I guess I could play 16 new games with each civilization to find out, but it would be kind of nice to know as part of my decision for picking my nationality at the start. I've looked online and can't find anything anywhere.


Cameo appearances by the co-op characters?

Somewhere in Chapter 8, possibly a test numbered 15 (I can't exactly remember now), another chamber (to the right as you enter) gets ripped in half, and for a short while you can see P-Body (the orange co-op bot) standing near the exit, after a short time it spins and leaves. ### Screenshot: ![Portal 2 screenshot, showing distant cameo appearance by P-Body](http://i.stack.imgur.com/03RON.jpg) **Are there any other instances of either co-op bots showing up in the single player campaign?**


Are dandelions flowers or weeds?

I picked a dandelion this morning, but rather than disappear it went into my inventory. So are they considered flowers or weeds? If I just leave them be, will they lower my town's happiness levels? Can they be bred to make different colors?


The "Do as I command" shard

I'm trying to get all the object shards at the moment (quite some work)   Now on the "living things" list there is one that's called "Do as I command" I've read in several places that you're supposed to put a general next to a private. I've done this about thirty times and nothing happens... Am I missing something? Do I have to give them special attributes or something?


I just got invited to a guild. Why can't I see or talk in Guild Chat?

I just got invited to a Guild in Guild Wars 2. But after playing for a while, I noticed that Guild Chat was... unusually quiet. I know these people. They are chatterboxes. They normally _do not shut up_. So it seemed odd. Then I tried to talk in /guild, figuring I'd kickstart some conversation. But I got an error message, informing me that " **You Are Not In A Guild** ". But that can't be right, because I can see my name on the roster! Why can't I talk in Guild Chat?


How does armor work?

I know that armor reduces damage taken, but how is this reduced damage calculated? Does it differ between weapon damage and condition damage? For example, if I hit an opponent with a skill that does 100 damage, and that opponent has 100 armor, how much damage do I deal?


Can DLC for the PC version of Dragon Age 2 be installed mid-game?

For the PC version specifically, can i install the Black Emporium, load my current game (started with no DLC) and continue it, with the Black Emporium available?


Adding RCT3 to Steam

I just found out that Roller Coaster Tycoon 3: Platinum was added to Steam. I bought the game years ago, and unfortunately lost the disk. Is there any way to add RCT3 to Steam w/o the disk?


How are Portal and "Black Mesa" related?

I have played Portal (loved it), but not Half Life. First, what is Black Mesa? And how is Portal related to Black Mesa? I know GLaDOS mentions it in the "Still Alive" tribute at the end of the game. But what's the relation? Please feel free to be specific, since I doubt I'd pick up Half Life anytime soon.


Is there a way to get the "Wonder Skin" ability without having access to the Dream World?

I'm interested in getting a few (actually all) Pokemon with the "Wonder Skin" ability. However I've recently learned that I'd need to have access to the Dream World in order to do this: > Wonder Skin is a normal ability, it will show up in the same way. **It's > "hidden" in the sense that you can't catch a Skitty with it, you'd have to > get one from the Dream World.** – Shinrai (via my previous question)    > Oh... my... I just looked it up, just getting a Skitty with Wonder Skin to > appear in the dreamworld requires 10000 **dreamworld points** >.< That's a > lot of grinding. – Trent Hawkins (via The Bridge) The problem here is I'm using an emulator (DeSmuME 0.9.9) with my **legally dumped rom**. As of right now Wi-Fi is not supported for DeSmuME and won't be for the foreseeable future (according to what I've read on forums and on the main site) and the Dream World requires access to it. I could use a program like PokeGen (a program that modifies save files) and give myself one, but I'd like to play the game legitimately. _Also no this question does not violate the rules, because I own an actual copy of Pokemon White 2 (where I got the rom from) and I'm not asking for cheats_. Long Story Short: is there anyway for me to get the "Wonder Skin" ability without having access to the Dream World?


Can I skip the initial settings screen when launching Space Pirates and Zombies?

Playing the Steam version of the game, I find that every time I launch the game a launcher with settings and options for the game will pop up first. While useful for the first few launches, I find the default settings are adequate and have no need for this settings screen every time I launch the game. Is there any way to turn this off?


How do I get into this tube?

In _Unmechanical_ , you control the most adorable little robot ever as he bumps his way through puzzles of varying difficulty. Problem is, I'm stuck at a mere 5 minutes into the game! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6R3Wx.jpg) I already picked up the little glowy orb and dropped it into the open tube, which I _assumed_ would open the red, closed tube. But it didn't. **How do I open this red tube?**


Do friends' villagers retain their original furniture?

I was wondering, if a villager from my town (who I have given furniture to replace their original set) moves to a friend's town, will he retain the furniture I have given him or reset back to what he had when he first moved into my town? Say, if Friga has royal furniture and my friend wants royal furniture, can my friend have Friga move to his town to get the furniture even if Friga's has been replaced?


How do I get to the top of the room with the frost boss after killing him?

Above where I'm standing is a key thing that I think opens the door directly to the right of me: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Mx7fL.jpg) During the battle, I was able to get up there using the ice blocks created by the boss, but now that the boss is dead there are no more ice blocks. How can I get up there so that I can unlock the door and progress?


Changing Paragon Portraits

I just unlocked a new Paragon Portrait and I'm finding that I don't like the look all that much. I've tried right-clicking and looking through options, but I haven't seen a way to change my selected Paragon Portrait. Can I switch back to a lower-level Paragon Portrait? If so, how?


Sneak attack experience based on damage or number of hits?

If Sneak experience earned by sneak attacks is based on number of hits, then it may be more efficient to use a weaker weapon. Is experience gained based on the damage dealt, or number of hits?


What's the quickest way to capture a new face?

The Nintendo 3DS comes with Face Raiders, an Augmented Reality game played with pictures taken with the 3DS. I want to get more faces for my face collection, but the new faces disappear when I lose a level. Is there a way to get a new face to stay, without having to play a level?


Can I get Legion early and still save the crew?

I'm now at my third play through of Mass Effect 2 and this time I decided to take Legion with me on more missions. However, doing lots of missions after Legion joined means the Normandy Crew will die, which is mildly annoying. Is there any way to prevent this? (Since, according to this question's answers, it's not possible, I don't mind modding, exploiting a glitch, editing my save file or cheating) According to this answer I can complete most missions after completing the main quest, but I still would have to do loyalty mission without legion.


How can I tweak the '.ini' settings of Dishonored?

I'm running the Steam version of Dishonored, and I'd like to be able to bind a command to `F6` disable HUD. I've noticed that most people actually recommend changing the _DishonoredInput.ini_ file, which I don't have in my Config folder, so I assumed that _DefaultInput.ini_ would do it. However it seems like any tweaks I make to my _DefaultInput.ini_ file don't actually have any effect. I tried disabling the game's startup movies through there unsuccessfully (I eventually disabled them by renaming the movie files themselves, so I'm good there), and now I'm trying to include this line to disable HUD: `.m_PCBindings=(Name="F6",Command="ShowHUD_True")` But it's not working. Any ideas?


Magicka and co-op

What are the differences in terms of story and gameplay between single player and co-op? A friend and I have just bought Magicka and we are wondering if we should start play in single first or if we can immediatly start play in multiplayer?


Minecraft server, Water Pouring Problem

I'm playing on my own server with Minecraft 1.1 and have installed Industrialcraft 1.62 and Buildcraft 2.21 and the required ModLoader MP 1.1 v2.1 Server and minecraftforge server 1.3. I have a problem where I can pour water into tanks, but if I try to place it anywhere else like on dirt, stone, etc. appears for half a second and then disappears. If I click the water bucket in the inventory, the water disappears and an empty bucket remains.


How can I open .jar for modding?

When I go to `C:\Users\\(user)\AppData\Roaming\\.minecraft\versions\1.6.2`, I see my .jar file but when I try to open it, it does nothing. So how do I open my .jar file so I can mod it? I also know that if I extract the files my minecraft crashes. Why is that? How can I open it so I can mod it?


How do I get the 4v4 insane AI kin achievement?

I'm trying to get the 4v4 insane ai kin achievements, but I'm having trouble with zerg. The recommended strategy is to cripple one the AI with spine crawlers, but the AI always kills them off with drones. I tried many different positions, but they always kill them off asap. Edit: It seems that the AI was updated and is super aggressive when it sees a cheese (cannon rush, spine rush, bunker rush).


How can I get to the secret in the beam room?

In the room in PID where you acquire the beam, there is a bunch of stars at the very bottom. However, you can't seem to get there in obvious ways. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5GYEt.png) What am I missing?


Starcraft 2 : getting gold on Psionic Assault

I'm having a hard time reaching gold in the Psionic Assault challenge in Starcraft 2. I managed to get silver using combinations of force fields and psionic storms, but it seems that leaves me with too little energy left for the last waves. I usually end up being gg'ed right after hitting the silver mark. I tried morphing one or two Archons after some of my templars exhausted their energy, but that only helped surviving for maybe a couple of waves. What's worse, the waves come too fast for the archons to regenerate their shields, and they're no longer capable of storming after that so I guess this is really only useful for making a last stand. I feel I must be under-using the sentries, but every attempt I've made at using hallucinations or guardian shields only seemed to eat their energy faster without helping that much in destroying the aggressors. And without shielding they die just too fast if I send them in battle. Am I missing something, or is it just a matter of getting a better mileage out of force fields and storms ?


Minecraft mod throwing OpenGL Error

I am trying to get a set of mods running for a private server. When I go to test everything in single player creative mode I get this output in my console output (MultiMC's debug console).               2013-06-24 23:00:34 [SEVERE] [Minecraft-Client] @ Post render     2013-06-24 23:00:34 [SEVERE] [Minecraft-Client] 1283: Stack overflow     2013-06-24 23:00:34 [SEVERE] [Minecraft-Client] ########## GL ERROR ##########      Based on what I can determine the error only appears when I open NEI to look for an item. The error does not happen when I fly around, dig, etc. Here is the stuff I have installed so far. Minecraft 1.5.2 LWJGL version 2.9.0 "Jar mods / Instmods":   * Minecraft Forge 7.8.01.738   * Optifine 1.5.2_HD_U_D5 Core mods:   * Code Chicken Core 0.8.7   * Not Enough Items 1.5.2.28 Mods:   * buildcraft-A-3.7.1   * ChickenChunks 1.3.2.12   * CoFHCore-1.5.2.5   * CompactSolars-4.2.0.50   * CompactWindmills-1.0.1.3   * ComputerCraft1.53   * EE3-pre1h-16   * EnderStorage 1.4.2.12   * ExtrabiomesXL-3.13.4   * forestry-A-2.2.8.2   * GravityGun1.5.1   * IC2NuclearControl-1.5.1c   * iChunUtil1.0.1   * industrialcraft-2_1.116.353-lf   * InventoryTweaks-1.54b   * Ironchest-5.2.8.446   * NEIPlugins-1.0.9.3   * OmniTools-3.1.6.0   * PortalGun1.5.2   * Railcraft-7.2.3.0   * ReiMinimap_v3.3_06   * Reliquary1.0.6d   * SecretRoomsMod-universal-4.6.0.283   * SGCraft-0.5.1-mc1.5.1   * SoulShards-1.0.36-universal-srg   * Thaumcraft3.0.5e   * ThermalExpansion-2.4.6.0   * traincraft-4.0.1_002   * twilightforest-1.18.1 Any help on what could be the problem would be great, thanks in advance.


Can I change the bot names in CS:Source?

I've had CS:S for a week and I'm already getting tired of the terrible bland bot names. Is there a file tucked away somewhere that allows me to put in custom names?


Where can I find Master Ore?

The blacksmith in Hyrule says he can temper my Master Sword if I bring him two Master Ores. Where can I find them?


How do you fix the "Model not found" error?

I cannot play Counter-Strike Condition Zero, because of the following error: > "Mod_NumForName: models/player/leet/leet.mdl not found" Why is this happening?


What game is featured in Amazon new phone page?

Saw this game on Amazon's promotion page for their new phone - anyone know what game this is? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/XBAnK.png)


Xbox 360 de-friending someone

How would I go about doing this? I can't find anything useful in the Xbox 360's wonderfully informative menus.


Is there an alternative to Everyquest?

I liked to use the AddOn Everyquest pre-4.0.3a to be able to complete all quests. It was simply a list which showed you all quests you have not yet completed - grouped by zone. However, the AddOn was not updated with 4.0.3a and therefore became useless. Are there any alternatives to Everyquest?


How do I solve Soko-Trolls 7 puzzle?

I can't get pass this one. Here's a screenshot of it: ![Soko trolls 7](http://i.stack.imgur.com/wvWU8.png)


Can you kill the birds?

In New Vegas, every now and again I'll see a friendly on the radar, but I can't target it in VATS. Then as I move closer to it, small black birds fly away. I know they're present just for flavor, but ... if I had a gun, would I be able to shoot and kill them?


What can I do if I'm starving and I have no food?

I'm not sure how am I supposed to handle food in Pixel Dungeon: apparently you find it at random, and if you don't happen to find it, you'll just starve to death. Is that normal behaviour, or I'm missing something? Everything else, AFAIK, is just matter of strategy+tactics, luck helps but you can manage to go on anyway... but with food, not quite.


Do power upgrade bonuses max out at 100%?

I am trying to upgrade EDI's "Unshackled AI" power to level 5, her power damage is currently at 80% and when I select "Tech Damage - Increase tech power damage by 30%" the power damage bar does not increase as I might have expected? Perhaps it "Tech Damage" doesn't mean what I think it does? Do power upgrade bonuses max out or can they go beyond 100%?


What is the last level in Spice Bandits and where in the map is it?

I have played factory backyard, but then I had to stop playing. When I came back I could not tell what level was next. It says that the location progress was 98%, so I'm pretty sure that there is only one level left... can somebody tell me what is it and where to find it?


Skipping The Kayran fight

I tried so many times now, but most of the time the tentacles hit the Yrden spot but don't freeze. I managed to cut of 2 tentacles, but then I die. I used three potions. Is there a way to skip the Kayran fight and go on with the story? Or do I have to do this fight?


How can I replenish my grenade ammo?

I've played the new Syndicate demo for a few sessions and upgraded my TAR-39 assault rifle to include a grenade launcher attachment. I use it occasionally, as well as the regular (hand) grenades, but can't really tell when I'm replenishing either of those. They don't seem to fill when using the generic ammo boxes available at checkpoints, but their ammo does replenish, I just cant tell when. I assume hand grenades can be replenished by picking up enemy hand grenades hacked in mid-air, but that's only my guess. Has anyone figured up what exactly replenishes this type of ammo?


Is it possible to beat Nibbleh (Brawler's guild Rank 9) as a frost mage?

So I have been working my way through the brawlers guild and have come to a stop now my opponent is Nibbleh. I main as a frost mage and have my second spec as Arcane. From what I read it is do-able by being a fire mage. So my question is... **Is it possible to beat Nibbleh as my main spec (frost)? If so how?** _And if your feeling extra helpful is there any tactics to help me with this fight?_


Is it possible to have a stable small community?

I recently started a few new games where I can have about 30-50 people in my town. I got a stable economy with enough food and ressources. But about 30-40 people I always get the problem of having townsfolk who are all too old and rotting away. If I build new houses in time, my people would expand too big, but if I don't they are all getting old and I have to deal with 10-12 workers, heavily on surviving, until the new generation is finally old enough to work. Is there a way to interveine this problem?