What is a good setup for a 'Catcher' Pokémon in X/Y?

I'm at a point in the game where I'd like to go back and catch a lot of the Pokémon I missed, and also some new ones in the Friend Safari etc. However, most of my current team are overleveled, and the random Pokémon in my boxes aren't exactly geared towards catching Pokémon. I also want to be able to guarantee a capture of that elusive shiny, if and when it appears. So, what is a good setup for a Pokémon, specifically for catching other Pokémon?


Can you still become a vampire when you have Sanguinare Vampiris but drink a health potion?

I was trying to become a vampire by letting Alva hit me with her vampiric drain spell but people were also shooting me with arrows and I was about to die, so I drank some minor health potions to survive. Can I still become a vampire or do I have to try and catch the disease again?


How does scaling work?

I think enemies get stronger as the player levels up. What specific aspects of enemies scale to the player's level? What about when there are multiple players in the area? Is there special scaling during special events (i.e. Arkfalls)?


What is 'Tackling'?

I have started playing EVE Online and I'm working through a set of suggestions I have been given by a friend who has been playing EVE for a while to get setup to actually play the game in some capacity as quickly as possible. One of the things that has been suggested to me is that I learn 'tackling'. I've got to grips with the UI for EVE and have had a look through the skill training screens but can't see anything relating to 'tackling'. What is 'tackling' in EVE Online and how can I learn the required skills to do it?


Do different merchants pay more for items depending on their type?

For example I found a staff with a value of 2000+. Would it be worth it look for a merchant that sells magic-related stuff as opposed to dumping it on the next general store guy I find?


Which is the largest/longest cave in Skyrim?

I just read this essay that says there's a cave that takes over 7 hours to "thoroughly" explore. Which cave is the author referring to? > There's at least one cave that takes upwards of seven hours to thoroughly > explore.


Is there a way to track the progress of hidden quests in Hearthstone?

Is there any way to track the progress of 'hidden' quests in the game?


How to report people terrorizing the lobby

The lobby of Dota2 is one big pile of vomit, i always see someone get flamed or extremely sick comments. I rarely participate in the chat but whenever i do feel the need of saying something in the chat my mother pretty much gets the hot topic award. Racism, extremely harsh language, flaming, bullying they are going on 24/7 in the lobby of Dota 2. I have seen chat boxes close for less, a lot less. Whenever i feel bored waiting for a game i put people on ignore but this does not seem to help at all. Is there any way i can report people so proper action can be taken against them?


PS2 classics on Vita?

I just saw a news post that Trapt for PS2 is coming to PSN, "for PS3 and Vita". I didn't know the Vita could play PS2 games. Do all the PS2 games on the PlayStation Store work? If not, is there a compatibility list somewhere?


How do I adjust the FoV for Metro Last Light?

The default FoV is just too narrow. There was a way you could do this in 2033 but it doesn't seem to work for this game. How do I change it?


How do i find the other two strongholds?

So i found the first stronghold on minecraft. I found the first stronghold using eye of ender. I went through the stronghold and took the contents of the chest. I also fixed the portal to the end went to the end and then went back to spawn. How can i find the other 2 strongholds using the eye of ender?


Is it possible to set up a map of my Minecraft server I can access outside of minecraft?

I was wondering if it's possible to get a map of my Minecraft server which would show a updated version of everything on my Minecraft sever which I would be able to access whilst I'm not on Minecraft. If this is possible, is it then possible to have an interactive map?


What is the use of the black ops 2 Nav cards?

![Nav card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Aerzu.png) The image above shows the icon of the nav card you can pick up on tranzit. Now from reading some on other forums i found that you can place this card on a crafting table on die riese? But there also is another nav card (the one on the image (i believe)) that does not fit on that table. My question would be: Is there any use for these cards? Are they part of an yet to be implementented easter egg? Any answers or more information would be welcome. Cheers, Marco


How can I get the Razer Spectre to auto change profile?

I got this gaming mouse for Christmas and I've been fiddling with the profile settings but it won't change colour. For example, I set a profile for VLC, but when I open it nothing happens. Do I set it to the process exe or run exe?


Will an Australian Mastercard work on a UK PSN Account

I know that you can't use an Australian Mastercard on a US PSN Account, i've tried but i'm wondering if a Australian Mastercard will work on a UK PSN Account since DLC for UK Games can be brought from the Australian PlayStation Store and work (I've tried with Tales of Graces F, Atelier Totori, Atelier Meruru, Hyperdimension Neptunia) so i figure maybe the UK Store will allow Australian Mastercard (or Visa Card) i ask this as Agarest Generations of War Zero only has DLC in the UK Playstation Store and i'm wondering if i should waste more time trying to find UK PSN Cards or if i can just use my card


Should I take the side of the poor oppressed Duergar, or the racist Genies in the Civil Rights Negotiation?

I've been asked to mediate a civil rights dispute between a striking band of Duergar who are being deprived of their Dunkaroos and Rubies, and a conspiracy of racist Genies working on behalf of the Square-Enix-Goya Corporation who wish to deprive the dwarves of their Civil Rights at all costs and get maximum yields from the Chupa Mines. Now I already know that there's no benefit to trying to reach a compromise - there are only rewards for choosing a side. What I'm not sure of is just how the rewards: Armor and a +50 VP potion from the dwarves or (less useful) armor and a Wish from Kazaam; stack up against each other. Which is the better choice?


What does the Sixth Sense multiplayer skill do?

According to its description, the Sixth Sense skill > Lets you know when you’ve wandered into an enemy's line of sight. How exactly does it notify me? I added this skill to some of my loadouts, and I didn't notice anything special when opponents got me from behind, except for a rapid decline in health, followed by death.


What's the most efficient order in which to check for discrepancies?

One of the first things that I try to notice is gender, then necessary documents, then picture, then issuing city, then expiration date. I don't think I've seen the second half of the game, so I also wonder if new conditions could change that order. I know a condition is added that involves checking faces even before checking the face in the passport, so an answer would note checking this before the passport but also noting that it isn't necessary at first until what condition is added.


Is Heart of Irons III played online regularly somewhere?

Grand strategy games is a genre that I like very much but that it is difficult to play online. Is there any site where HoI fans gather to comment and play the game?


How to make pistons push back minecart tracks?

I'm trying to make a door to my undergound house. The minecart passes over a pressure plate and it starts some pistons, which then open a hidden door in the wall. But my problem is, while the sticky piston pulls the stone bricks normally, the minecart tracks stay. So, my track has a hole in it everytime I close the door. I can't post pictures, because I'm a new user, sorry. Is there a way to make the track come back with the blocks?


Is there a way to defeat Vanguard (the first boss)?

In the fight with the first boss (the winged demon with the giant club) I died because it was so difficult. The game does continue on afterwards. But I wonder, is it possible to defeat him, and do you get anything for it?


Company of Heroes balance

I recently got Company of Heroes and the two expansion packs. I have heard that CoH: Opposing Fronts pretty much broke the balance that existed in the original. Does anyone know if the gameplay has been rebalanced with the release of CoH: Tales of Valor?


How do I use Facebook credits in Playfish's Restaurant City?

How do I use Facebook credits in a game like Playfish's Restaurant City?


Is there any way to save my stickers for later?

I want to have some fun and see what it's like to run out of stickers in a battle, but I don't want to sell or toss my rare stickers. If I paste my rarer stickers on signposts in The Bafflewood, will they stay there?


Is there a list of Dungeon Defenders Huntress weapons and their special attributes?

Is there a list somewhere of Huntress weapons, and their special attributes? For example, I know some guns shoot multiple shots, some pierce, some shoot grenades, some are double-element, some pierce walls/floors, etc


Should I keep some trees?

Maps are naturally populated with trees in a new city location, but I haven't yet found a way to add trees back to the location without placing parks and other "buildings". Should I do my best to build around natural trees? Do they benefit my city by increasing land value?


Does every garage represents one school bus or two?

When I click on an elementary school building, it shows me that I have two school busses. On the map, however, there is only one, in the covered parking spot. Does that mean that both busses are represented by the one in the shed, or I actually have to build the second shed one to use my second bus? It is unclear from the upgrade screen whether I get another two busses from the purchase of the second shed, or it just shows however many I have already. As a reference, the police station also states that I have two police cars, and there are actually two cars in the parking lot. But for the fire station, I think I had to buy another garage, unless I am thoroughly confused.


How can I get people to like me?

I recall in Oblivion there was a speechcraft circley-type-thing that you could use to get people to like you more. Is that in Skyrim? Or is there another way to get people to like me more?


Performance Issue when playing Rage

I recently installed rage on my PC, expecting to run smoothly after i played it on a less powerful pc having a decent FPS, BUT! Here comes the plot twist, because after I start a new game, (the pre-rendered cinematics running okay ofcourse) and get in the actual game, I literally get **0FPS** , the game 'updates' every 2-3 seconds so it takes like 2 minutes open start menu etc. My PC is more than enough for this game, so what can be the problem? Am I missing something? 0FPS PC SPECS:   * Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition @3,9Ghz   * RAM: 8GB Kingston 1333MHz   * Videocard: MSI HD6790   * OS: Windows 8   * MOBO: Gigabyte   * HDD: WD 500GB, SAMSUNG 1,5TB The PC that runs it perfectly:   * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 3Ghz   * RAM: 4GB Kingston   * Videocard: GT640-DCSL-2GD3   * OS: Windows 7   * MOBO: Gigabyte   * HDD: WD 500GB


How can I tell what my spells (signs) do?

Apparently I have a sign called "Aard", which does something when I press Q while it's active. Aard is hardly a descriptive word, however, and when I press C to bring up my character screen there's nothing there that has anything to do with it. How can I read a description of this sign in-game?


Is it possible to have too many cities?

I have 46 cities, but for some reason I can no longer attack cities, nor can I raze any of my current cities. Each time I try to finish off the city, it just goes to the next unit. The same happens if I try to attack with that unit. I can nuke, bomb and shoot it to the last HP, but I can't "enter" the city. I'm currently using _Modern Tank_ , _Mechanized Infantry_ , _Artillery_ and _Paratroopers_. It wasn't a problem before. I conquered a lot of cities using _Tanks_. Is there a limit on cities, or could something else be causing this?


How large can a NPC village be?

I would like to embark on a massive Minecraft build that includes NPC villagers. Now I would like to know how large of a "village" I can make. I was reading that they have to be within 16 blocks horizontally from a door to register. Also, I read that to transplant villagers to another village they have to be moved at least 32 blocks away from their original village. Does this all mean that I can only make a village that is up to 64 blocks across? Also, since wells are considered to be the center of a village, can I create wells every 64 blocks to create another village adjacent to one?


The Direwolf20 pack regularly lag-crashes when I near large amounts of oil

Alright, my requests on Minecraft Forum and the private FTB support site I have not gotten an answer to this question. The problem is that my FTB instance lags out so bad when I near a large (almost taking up an entire chunk, based on my guess) Buildcraft oil spawn. I generally last about three minutes before the console starts outputting memory errors and the game lag bombs so bad you have to kill it with Task Manager. Here's a log of what occurs on the console. I've removed the chunk loader I placed in the area and it should also be noted that I am playing using the Direwolf20 map available in the launcher. Other maps work fine using the same pack. What can I do to prevent this?


Can I save my game locally?

I read in an article dating from December that SimCity games would be saved _online_. I have not yet bought the game, and I wonder if this is true. It would be bad enough to be forced out of the game if my connection is lost, but I would be edgy to not be able to save my game after I notice a lost connection, as I am pretty bad at saving regularly and would hate to lose my whole session after being kicked out. So, is the game really saved online? If so, is there a way to have some kind of backup on my computer? I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if there was an auto-save thing. Is there?


What's so special about bread?

Why is bread highlighted? It's not lit any differently to the other barrels. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LResb.png)


How far can a unit upgrade itself through finding ruins?

Units can be upgraded through finding advanced weaponry in ruins. How far ahead of the current technology level can they be upgraded? If I found enough ruins, could I theoretically have a mechanized infantry in the first age?


Can I re-battle the other Mega Men in any way?

I can easily refight all the Pseudoroids like Bifrost, Chronoforce and Buckfire by going back to where they spawned as bosses, but is there any way to fight the other Megamen like Aeolus and Atlas? Going back to where they were doesn't work, and they're not part of the Boss Rush in the final area either. Is there any way to fight them again or are they only once per playthrough?


Help completing Asphalt duel races

I'm just 3 points away from completing Career mode in Asphalt 6 on the iPhone, but am having trouble with 2 races.   * Chamonix duel in Pro Nitro Series   * Moscow duel in Asphalt Final Cup I believe I have to win by _at least_ 12 seconds to come first (getting 3 stars), which is exceedingly difficult, even without completing the secondary goals (drifting etc..) I've noticed that the CPU opponent changes from race to race (especially if I change my car), is there a "best" car choice that'll force the CPU to choose a non-optimum car or any other tips/tricks that'll help me complete these races?


Can Dwarf Fortress be run in console mode?

I don't want to start up an X server at all, I just want to play on a text console. Is this possible?


What factors determine the base IP cost of a champion?

The cost to purchase ranges from 450 IP for 'Heroic' champions to 6300 IP. It doesn't seem to be related to their power as many of the cheaper ones are also considered strong contenders, e.g. Ashe and Annie are 450 IP. Is there a particular pattern to how much each champion costs (year of introduction, importance to main storyline, rarity ...)?


What happens if you choose GLaDOS' way in Portal 2?

Spoiler warning! During the first escape attempt in Portal 2 (when GLaDOS is still in charge) she opens a door for you which you can choose to go through instead of following Wheatley (the blue-eyed ball). What happens if you go there?


Where can I view new lore entries?

My level 2 barbarian was killing zombies right outside of town when a little box in the bottom right appeared which said "New Lore". Since I was in the middle of combat I didn't have time to click on it, and a moment later it faded out and disappeared. I assume there is somewhere that I can view this lore, but the most likely candidate, my Journal, only seems to have quest information and a book from Leah that I found in town. Where can I view lore information?


Is it useful to hit a single champion with Ashe's Volley?

As an Ashe in League of Legends, is it useful to attack a single enemy champion with your Volley or is it better to just auto attack (ulti, mana spent aside)?


How can I stop civilizations dying out and fortress abandonment?

When generating worlds that are old (1k-10k years), I have a very hard time stopping civilizations dying out and **every** fortress I visit in Adventurer mode is abandoned. What aspects of world generation effect fortress abandonment and creation? Can you have an old world without many abandoned fortresses, or are they just abandoned as time progresses. What greatly effects civilizations dying out? How can I generate an old world that has a balanced amount of beasts to civilizations? (i.e. not end up without any beasts nor without any people)


How does Delphine know where the Horn is?

I finished the quest `The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller`. The Greybeards sent me to Ustengrav. Upon completion I saw the note from Delphine. In a bid to learn my last word of "Dah" I went to Riverwood since she was the one who left the note for me. When I meet her, she tells me "You are the one the Grey-Beards summoned and why I did so and so". Which is why she beat me to the horn of the Wind Caller. But How? Maybe she heard the summons in the story line, when the Greybeards summoned the Dovahkiin and deduced, BUT HOW? HOW did she know to go to Ustengrav, which is exactly like a lot of Nordic ruins? And why Ustengrav?


Why does my bed explode when I try to sleep on it in the Nether, and how do I disable it?

After I read the changelog for Minecraft 1.6, I saw that one of the few items that were fixed was beds in the nether. However, when trying to sleep in one, it explodes. Is this purely intentional, and does this happen in SMP (can't confirm now)? If it does explode in SMP, can I disable it (the explosion) for beds only, in case some griefer does this? EDIT: Since it happens in SMP, is there a mod to disable this? Even if the bed kills them (the griefers) they still can go into the portal and wreak havoc in it


In Frozen Synapse, why is my score for a match I've won sometimes negative?

For about half of the matches I've won, the score listed on my match history is negative. Did I actually lose points for these matches?


What does Shadow Medic Proc?

Does the Assault Rifle passive "Shadow Medic" proc (activate) only on direct heals, like anima shot, or does it also increase the healing of heals over time or leech?


What's bacon good for?

Crazy Dave has bacon for sale. Its description is "Mmmmmmm... Delicious!". I've bought one or two slices of bacon, but I've never noticed a benefit. What's the bacon good for? (Added iOS tag because I saw bacon in the iPad version (PVZ HD), but I haven't seen Bacon in the Xbox.


What does slower handling mean?

I have a multiplayer weapon mod that has the text "Longer range and improved accuracy. Slower handling". What does the Slower handling mean?


What's the best way to level your specialization HQ?

It's kind of hard to level your HQ, especially when you're starting out on a brand new city without another city to help develop. What's the way to get those xxx profit/day requirements?


I want to order my crew to disassemble C2-N2, but the intercom doesn't seem to do anything at all

When you get your ship in SW:TOR my experience has been that there is a droid on board who is exceedingly annoying. One supposedly useful thing you are told though is that there is an intercom that "...will inform your crew that you wish to issue new orders." However I have yet to notice any effect when clicking it (right or left!). Does the intercom actually do anything? If not are there rumors or expectations as to what is likely to be implemented for it functionally wise?


Is there an UI Indicator for the Flashlight/Laser?

When you have the flashlight or the laser pointer, is there any UI Indicator for whether it is enabled or not? While it is very obvious with the Flashlight, it would be useful for the Laser.


Can I use Wukong's passive to detect the presence of enemies?

Wukong's passive is as follows: > (Innate) Wukong's armor and magic resistance are increased by 4 / 6 / 8 for > each nearby enemy champion. Using this passive, are you able to sense the presence of enemy gankers or junglers so long as they are within range, even if they are in bush? What if they're stealthed? Or does the bonus armor and magic resistance only activate if you can see the enemy champion?


What's the fastest way to earn Connected: Criminals?

In Echo Bazaar, I have maxed out my stats and become a Person of Some Importance. I want to raise my Connected: Criminals so I can use an Opportunity card. I've bought the Old Bone Skeleton Key, but I can't use it, because my Connected: Criminals is less than 10. (And I don't want to spend real money on this.) How can I raise my Connected: Criminals?


I'm prioritizing improvement of the Alchemy and Enchanting skills because they can enhance practically everything else, including each other. I'm focusing on creating potions with a Paralyze effect for use in my travels. The Paralyze effect comes from either: Briar Heart, Canis Root, Gleamblossom (DG), Human Flesh, Imp Stool, Netch Jelly (DB), or Swamp Fungal Pod. Unfortunately, all of these ingredients, in terms of merchant availability, are either uncommon, rare, or unavailable to be bought. I'd rather not save- scum merchants in the hopes that it pops up in their inventory. I noticed that at least two of the ingredients can be found in the College of Winterhold, but it takes 10 days for their to respawn. I understand that asking for a route to collect only ingredients for Paralyze would be too narrow, so instead I ask what's a good route to collect alchemy ingredients in general, preferably free. Update: I rephrase the question from "What's a good route to collect alchemy ingredients?" to "Which buildings have lots of ingredients?" In this way, one may blaze their own route. I presume that all apothecaries have tons of ingredients laying around. If an apothecary doesn't, that's worth noting. What's also worth noting is which apothecary has the best merchant chest.


Is it possible to see activity statistics on Xbox Live?

I'm debating between the original L4D and L4D2. I like the original better, but I'm worried that I'm going to discover that there aren't any/many games. Is there a way I can see how many people are playing a given Xbox Live game at a given time, or in a given time period? Specifically, I want to do this WITHOUT owning the game and I also want to know if there are people within reasonable ping distance of me.


Internal exception upon entering server

I'm trying to go onto some Minecraft servers today, but it never works. It just pops up with               Internal Exception: io.netty.handler.timeout.ReadTimeoutException      I'm new to Minecraft, so I don't really know what this means. Any help?


What are the typical nest placements of Yukon?

I've been _trying_ to play on Yukon, but I haven't had much luck yet in joining a team that didn't get steamrolled by the other team. Large areas full of rocks and other nasty things, many small tight tunnels that connect each of this areas to the other, this seems like paradise for spam of all kind. People who wish to take the point back have to wrestle through the spies and demomen and pyros and heavies and scouts in the enclosed areas, and when they're done they have to face longer range harassment from soldiers and snipers and demomen still, with the rocks favoring ambushes for the other closer range classes. It seems the map is aggressively designed against defense: lose the middle point and you can already think about the next round. It doesn't help that you always spawn from the farthest spawn point unless you own middle. So that brings in the picture engineers and their teleports, pushing the team forward. Thing is, while metal is abundant on the map, I can't for the life of me find a decent nest location. I can imagine hiding teleporters around one of the corners can be effective on defense, but that's it. Every place I've looked at seems either too exposed or too ambushable. Do I _have_ to gunslinger here, or are there nests I just can't see? Being on the wrong end of the game, the only effective placement I've seen so far is on the sloped side of the second point, when the enemy is down to their last point: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Vf9Ky.jpg) Is that all? What are the typical nest placements in Yukon?


BL2 LAN coop doesn't work on PS3

I've been trying to find the answer to this problem for weeks with no luck. Every time a friend of mine and I try to play BL2 together from the same LAN ends in failure. It doesn't seem to matter if we're signed into PSN or not. Every time, the game brings the connection screen, establishes the connection, but then kicks us out back to the starting lobby with no error message. We've tried changing the network settings to LAN, signing out of PSN, putting each PS3 on a different router in the same network, and connecting them directly with a crossover. On each configuration, we can each see the other player in the active roster from our individual lobby, so I know the two PS3s are communicating. As far as I know this should be working, are there additional setup steps I'm missing?


When should I invest perk points into Smithing & Enchanting?

I am a newbie in Skyrim and i wondered when i should start enchanting and smithing. I started enchanting on my Mage at about level 5 and i did it for so long that i got about level 10 but i didn't invest my perk points into any other skills. I was weaker later because of this. So the conclusion to this boring explanation is: **When should I start enchanting to still stay strong?** This goes for all class builds.


Will AP items and runes help auto-attack heavy champions?

Champions like Garen, Miss Fortune and Master Yi have high physical damage and low magic damage, but with all of those champions, I use their abilities a lot. This made me wonder, if I get AP items and runes does it increase those even more? Or do the abilities get stronger with AD items and runes?


How to get out of corner bullying?

My opponents keep trapping me in the corner and destroying me whenever I get up... What should I do to get out of this situation? This is in Third Strike. I play Akuma, but general tips would also be nice.


Where are Mass Effect 3 saved games located on PC?

I'm looking to back up by saved games from Mass Effect 3, but I cannot locate them. Where are the Mass Effect 3 saved game files stored?


How do you dodge Sivir's boomerang ability?

Whenever I lane bot against a Sivir, she hits me every single time with her boomerang, making me have to go back to the base a lot. The people on my team always tell me to just dodge her ability, but how do you do this? Does it just come with practice, or is there an easy way to predict where and when that boomerang is gonna fly at you?


Can skylanders mess up my laptop?

my daughter put all her skylanders on top of my perfectly wonderful laptop and it crashed the next morning. Coincidence or not?


Why is my track/ramp unusable?

I've constructed a track/ramp in DF v0.34.10, but it shows as "Unusable". I've tried building it the other direction (E/W) several times, but to no avail. **How can I build a usable track/ramp in this situation?** View from above:               xxxxxx     Strttt     xxxxxx      View from the side               xxxxxx     xxdttt     Stu xx     xxxxxx        * `S` stop   * `t` track   * `r` ramp (from above)   * `u` upward ramp   * `d` downward ramp   * `x` stone   * `` (space) space


Can I upgrade multiple streets at the same time?

In Simcity you can upgrade roads by pressing R during road building, but I'm stuck doing it one by one. Is it possible to select multiple streets and do them all together?


Do monster respawn in Diablo 3?

I was wondering if monsters in dungeons or in field respawn after an amount of time? Could be great for loots and XP farming.


Is there a maximum number of skill points in Dragon Quest IX?

I am levelling up my main character at the moment (a warrior) and I am currently only spending skill points in his sword skills. Is there a maximum number of skill points each character is going to receive or is it possible to level up all abilities to their maximum level?


Rome: Total War Gold Editon failed to contact key server

I just bought Rome: Total War Gold Edition on Steam - however, when I try to play it, a message comes up and says `Failed to contact key server`.   Do I need to have the standard Rome game first?


Quest "Rats In the Lab" - Rescue Frank

Cannot proceed with above quest so therefore cannot proceed with main quest line. It's part of the quest chain in the Laboratory for Act 3, that you have do for Dr West. I'm standing by some doors next to a guy called Bob. The door control panel is green, and beyond the doors I can see more doors, just after those doors is the red flag on my radar. The doors with green panel will not open. Anyone got past this?


Is there a way to get the ammo from a gun without picking it up?

Ammo is hard to find and having to pick up a gun to get the ammo and then having to drop it again is very annoying. Is there a way I can get the ammo but leave the gun on the ground?


Do mountains, slopes, valleys, lakes and seas have any advantages or benefits in Simcity 4?

I was wondering if mountains, slopes, valleys, lakes and seas have any advantages or benefits in Simcity 4. If I remember it correctly, waterpumps in Simcity 2000 had to be close to a lake or a river. Is this still the case in Simcity 4? I was thinking of creating one big flat region with only a sea, some rivers and a few lakes. Unless there are good reasons to have a few mountains or slopes.


I recently got this message after trying to sell an upgrade circuit that I'm not gonna be using anymore: !["Circuit cannot be sold!" on a +3 Damage Circuit](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zxEEf.jpg) What determines if an upgrade circuit can or cannot be sold? Is there a way to make these unsellable circuits, sellable?


What abitilies can still affect Vladimir while in Sanguine Pool?

Vladimir's Sanguine Pool description is, > Vladimir sinks into a pool of blood becoming _untargetable_ for 2 seconds There's detailed documentation for the abilities and effects that Vlad is unaffected by when in Sanguine Pool, such as >   * Vladimir is untargetable by allied abillities during the duration, such > as Soraka's Wish and Sona's Aria of Perseverance. > >   * When Vladimir uses Sanguine Pool he is not affected by any auras, such > as Abyssal Scepter's aura or Soraka's Consecration. > >   * Will of the Ancients will not affect Vladimir even if he is the holder > of the item. This means Vladimir will not benefit from the spell vamp and > bonus ability power of the aura while in Sanguine Pool. > > However, there's confusion about abilities that still affect him. So what abilities still affect Vladimir while he is using Sanguine Pool?


Should I master any class?

Do I get anything from mastering in a class? Or should I just find a good loadout and get xp by playing more? Is there something like challenges, where if you master a weapon you get like 1000xp?


How do you get the Custom Game Novice achievement in Starcraft 2?

The Achievement is Exploration > Custom Game Novice. It reads               Win 3 solo evenly matched Custom Games against any A.I. opponents.      I have gone Single Player > Versus A.I > Play versus A.I. and beat the the Medium A.I. at least 3 times and I have beat the hard A.I. once. The Achievement still shows 0/3 completed. Any thoughts?


As a mastermind, can I dominate multiple enemies at once?

As as mastermind, you can intimidate enemies. > **DOMINATOR** > > BASIC: You can now intimidate non-special enemies. Less well trained enemies > are easier to intimidate. > > ACE: The power and range of your intimidation is increased. In this video (bank heist 100% stealth), a player seems able to intimidate as many guards as he wants, the key point being to start yelling when the red excalamation point appears. But it's not possible to _chain_ intimidations this way anymore (I tried it myself), as it's stated in one of the video's comments: !["This was before they nerfed the ability to 1 guy ever couple of minutes or so I'm afraid."](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B3RX4.png) So it is possible to intimidate another enemy after a certain time ? How long ?


How do I deal with the edge tile?

How do I build/dig on the edge tile of a map? My dwarves are walking around the edge of a moat; I assume invaders will too.


What stealth elements are there in Tomb Raider?

As I was playing in the Summit Forest level (which has a 'Hitman' kind of vibe to it), trying to take down enemies as stealthily as possible, this got me thinking: How do the stealth elements of the game work and how does the enemy AI detect the player? Specifically, I would like to know:   * Do the **sounds** you make matter? (from gunfire, walking on different types of floor, or through water, knocking over objects or bumping wind chimes)      * Will walking instead of running lessen sound and likelihood of detection?     * Are some guns or weapons 'quieter' than others? Does the bow and arrow, and a silenced pistol have the same or different noise levels?   * Does **sight or light levels** matter? Will having a lit torch make you easier to detect? Can I lurk in the shadows? Sneak behind people? Hide behind objects? Being on a different level (a floor up or down)?   * **Once you're spotted** , is hiding effective, or will the enemies instantly and constantly know where you're hiding?       * Do enemies alert each other when of them has spotted you?      * Will enemies be alerted when they come across a body you killed? How does this change their behavior and their likelihood of detecting you?    * Any enemies with unique behavior when it comes to player detection?   * Does **difficulty** matter?


Key specs of USB Flash Drives used for saving game data

Is there anything special I should look for when purchasing a USB flash drive to store game profile data? For example, when browsing the online stores, there are numerous 16GB flash drives out there and I want to make sure the one I purchase will work with the 360, but don't want to spend the extra $ to get the xbox branded drive. I have one drive that's been sitting around the house that I've tried that seems to fit the minimum requirements, but when formatting it to use on my 360 I get the 'Can't configure' error. Is there a compatibility list available somewhere? I found one list, but it appears to be for the original xbox on a linix forum. Basically I'm not concerned about getting a drive that is too small, I just don't want to purchase one that, for some reason, is not compatible with the 360 or that I have to pay the extra markup for some pretty logos on the casing. * * * Edit: Was getting the 'Can't configure' error. 'Your device cannot be used with the USB storage device due to data loss and performance issues.' Drive works great in Windows so I want to make sure to avoid this with the drive I purchase.


Is there an end to the game "The Void"?

I've put far too many hours into The Void and have not seemingly gotten very far. I've read a couple reviews where the reviewers admitted that they have not played the game all the way though. Is there a real end to this game, and a return to life?


Is there a way to see item description in Vulture - SlashEM?

I'm new to SlashEM and the GUI system made for it called 'Vulture'. Most actions/things are quite obvious however I can't figure out how to read items description. There is an action called 'Read' which appears on every item in the inventory however it is applicable only on readable things (scrolls, books etc). Any help would be appreciated.


How can I play different levels offline in Alien Swarm?

1) I don't know if I'm missing something obvious, or if the _offline practice_ is by design only the first level. Is it mandatory to play online to be able to play different levels or am I missing the option to do it offline? 2) How can I join an online game? Whenever I join a game I join as a spectator with no way to join in the game, is it just my luck that I don't find an appropriate game to join or again I'm missing something obvious? **EDIT** : I did what this answer suggested, but the first method (launch options) didn't work. I can see the levels but when I click "Create Game" nothing happens -- doing it with the console works ok.


What does changing your character's 'heart' do?

When creating your character in Crayon Chronicles, there's an option for choosing your 'heart'. There's a bunch of different options to choose from. The choices are as follows:   * Champion   * Dragon   * Glaiator   * Falcon   * Fox   * Hedgehog   * Lion   * Eagle   * Ogre   * Unicorn I can't work out what the 'Heart' does though. Is it just something to show up on your adventure record after you die to personalize your hero? Or does it have some other effect on gameplay? ![Champion: Heart](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iIOEJ.jpg)


What are Protoss counter options to Mass Marauder?

What is the best counter to mass marauder while using a standard build order? I have tried charge zealots but the just get kited to death. High Templar with storm do not do enough damage. Colossus are also easily sniped. Void Rays are good but switching to air is sometimes not an option when you have already built production structures. Maybe zealots and archons? Does anyone have a successful counter to this?


What are the penalties for fitting multiple similar items in EVE Online?

Many ship fittings in EVE Online state in their description something along the lines of: > Penalty: Using more than one type of this module or similar modules that > affect the same attribute on the ship will be penalized. What is the nature of this penalty? Is it a hard-and-fast mathematical rule? Will using, for example, two of an item be less effective than using one, or is it a case of diminishing returns?


How do you save your games to the ChessMaster XI Database?

I recently started my chess career, and I am also an avid gamer. I thought ChessMaster XI would be great to get due to the massive amount of learning materials in it. Since it IS a game, I thought I'd ask the question here. How do you save your games to the Chessmater xi database? I am aware you can make your own database files, but I don't know how to save to it.


How to lane against Gnar as a melee champion?

I had the most devastating lane against Gnar the other day (sadly in a ranked game). I thought I could handle him, you know attack when his skills are down, avoid him when he's about to transform, etc. However I quickly realized this doesn't work (at least in my case). I found myself I extremely poked down xin on the verge of being repeatedly tower dived by Gnar. **Tips I've been told** :   * Avoid him at full rage   * Engage on him after he's used his jump.   * Play aggressive (early & low rage)   * Get your jungler to to gank. All of these failed me in that game. I don't want this to happen again. **The Lane** :   * I started by trying to farm, quickly realizing he was just going to poke me down fast so I backed off a bit and played conservatively.   * After that I watched for an opening, he jumped, he was low rage, no minions around, so (as Xin) I jumped onto him and started my combo. This did a bit less damage to him than he did to me, which his easy to catch Q and his W procs I was outmatched.   * I noticed his high rage so I backed up to my tower (minions middle of lane) with my half HP and waited. His rage did not fall and instead I found myself with a wave of minions approaching my turret and Gnar about to transform.   * Before I could react he had double-stunned me and I was dead (under tower).   * I returned to lane and found myself getting poked out of lane and dived even from full HP. It was over, I realized this and tried some damage control by strictly staying under tower, occasionally farming doubles when I could.   * At this time I tried kindly asking my Jungler "Hey I'm getting my butt kicked, could you help me out Udyr?" He walked up to tri-bush, stood there for 10s and left "it's warded what do you expect me to do?". In my head I was raging at this point, 'Gee idk USE YOUR TRINKET' but I stayed calm as it was ranked.   * Eventually it ended with me 0/3 Gnar roaming for kills as I pushed, (I attempted at one point to go to another lane and gank but it resulted in failure as I was under-leveled due to having to stay under tower all game.   * The team (and raged me hard as it was 'all my fault') surrendered the game was over. I did okay at dodging but missing all of his Qs and Autos was near impossible, I built pure tank in hopes that he'd eventually do less damage and I could farm/catch-up. I honestly don't believe that a non-pure tank build would have made any difference as even if I could have damaged him he would have transformed at last second and killed me (as I've seen done many times). **TL;DR** : I got my ass handed to me and we surrendered "all because of me". **Question:** How can I avoid getting poked completely out of the game by Gnar as a melee champ? I've been told what to do but not how to do it? Other than having a helpful jungler is there anything I could have done (as a melee champ or specifically Xin).


How do I get two gamepads to work with Monaco (or other Steam games)?

I'm running Linux and my two controllers are..   * THRUSTMASTER 2-in-1 Dual Trigger Controller   * THRUSTMASTER 3-in-1 Dual Trigger Controller The problem is that even though I can configure one of them in Big Picture Mode, but neither is there a way to select a controller nor is there a way to configure both of them at the same time. Although I got it working once or twice, but now it doesn't anymore. The is also the case for Guacamelee (and probably many more). I don't know if it helps, but **here** is a way to get the configuration that was made my Big Picture Mode. So, how can I get two (non Xbox) gamepades work consistently on Linux (with Steam) for local co-op?


What will happen to my 3DS when I move to a different region?

Recently I bought a 3DS in America, but soon I'm moving to Australia. I've heard that the device is region locked, so I know that if I buy any games in Australia, they won't work on my 3DS. I want to know if I'll be "locked out" of the network and eShop when I move, or if any of my downloaded eShop games will stop working. Has anyone had any experience with using the eShop and downloaded games outside of the country where the 3DS was purchased, and do you know if there is any sort of region detection on the 3DS? I saw this question but it's slightly different and doesn't really answer my question.


Is it possible to see the PP and BP of an opponent without fighting him?

When you play against an opponent you see their PP and BP. You can also show the PP in the lobby by selecting the menu point. Can I somehow see the BP and PP of my friends or somebody else I have played before without actually fighting against them? Also, is it possible to see the BP of all of other peoples' characters?


What are some tips to get the "blow up 3 enemies" achievements?

I've just played through rage, and while I am not crazy enough to go after some of the achievements, I was actually aiming for **Three Birds, One Bomb Car** and **Hat Trick**. However, try as I might I couldn't set up a situation that would allow me to get one of these. Several factors contributed to my failure:   * It is very rare to encounter large groups of clustered enemies that don't try to immediately charge you (mutants) or go hide behind a wall (just about every other enemy).   * All enemies are clairvoyant, and know exactly what RC bomb cars and mind control bolts are, and so will try to shoot your RC cars/controlled suicide bombers.   * RC car bombs are amazingly annoying to drive, as they tend not to be able to go over most obstacles, even if they are incredibly low. Any tips on how to set up a situation where these achievements can be acquired with relative ease would be appreciated.


Selling loot in Ultima 7

How do I sell things in Ultima 7? Is there a place where I can sell things like weapons, armor, potions, gems, other stuff?


Is killing Baron worth losing a turret?

I've noticed that every time me and my team go for baron we lose a turret. Is the boost from baron really worth losing a turret? Doesn't baron just give health and mana regen? Can a baron kill alone bring a sure lose to a victory or is pushing more important?


Macro to interact with target?

In World of Warcraft, is there an equivalent that you can use in a macro to 'Interact With Target' so that I can create a macro that interacts with specific NPCs with a single keypress? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zyjRI.jpg)


Increasing maximum Vigor?

I see lots of stats, abilities, and equipment revolving around faster recovery of Vigor, but no mention of increasing the maximum. Are you limited to two points for the whole game? If not, does it increase through levels? Gear? Plot events?


What is the best way to fight with zombies using melee attack in Infestation: Survivor Stories?

I started this game recently so I noticed fight looks pretty simple - just pressing attack button while a zombie is close to you. But few questions came to my mind. Is this possible to avoid any attack from enemy or it's just random when I got attack from zombie? What camera is better to use during melee attacks? Should I stay or move behind zombie during attack, to avoid direct hit? Sometimes I fight long without any scratch, and sometimes I just get hit with no reason. So it makes me think that might be a strategy to fight better, but I can't be sure.


Scarce / non-renewable items

I'm trying not to be too vague here, as I suspect a complete answer would require a massive Wiki/DB, but which items are "renewable" vs "scarce" ? Obviously "boss" parts like Queen Endraga Pheremones or Kayran bits are unique, but: If I'm looking for silver ore, will there always be some around? Most crafting components can themselves be crafted, but are the raw materials always plentiful, or is there a limited amount of iron ore in each town? What about monsters, am I going to end up wishing I'd saved more Nekker parts because there are finite Nekkers spawned in the game? Is there a danger of "missing out" on various components, or can I theoretically just grind local creatures to produce whatever I need (assuming sufficient money for the purchasing and crafting labor)?


Why is there a speed cap on my NFS Porsche?

Hello and merry christmas! In NFS:Porsche (Unleashed) there was the track named Zone Industriele, which seem to cap GT1 top speed by 250km/h while it usually has 300km/h max. Is it a bug and - if not - why is it in the game?


What is the difference between a kill steal and good teamwork?

I'm just getting into the LoL scene, and I have really been enjoying myself. However, I'm noticing people are quick to call you a "ks'er" or "kill stealer" whenever you get a final blow on a champion. My question is, where is the line drawn in such a team oriented game, when good teamwork is considered kill stealing? I don't want to be called a noob or a ks'er just because I decided to lend my damage to a champion's death.


List of Kerrigan's Abilities

What are Kerrigan's Abilities in the campaign for the new Heart of the Swarm expansion?   * Ability Name:    * (If applicable/available) Energy Cost / Cooldown:   * Description:    * Kerrigan Level Available:  (This would be a good reference to have for other questions asking about specific abilities.)


What are the benefits of importing your old character in Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 2?

In Episode 2 of the Penny Arcade Adventures XBLA/PSN game, you have the option of either making a new character or importing your old character (by accessing your end-of-game save data from Episode 1). Is there any benefit to doing so, aside from a greater sense of continuity? Do acquisitions from the first episode carry over into the second, or what?


Can I exchange my character for another one of a similar level?

I'm re-playing Borderlands and have tried playing as Mordecai, the sniper. However, I'm not really enjoying it that much (still around level 15 though, so early). I'd like to change my level 15 Mordecai to a level 15 Brick, or Lilith, as I've already played with Roland. I know it's still early in the game but I don't want to have to re-play these last few hours _again_. Is there a way to do this, or something like it? Hacking config files is fine with me, if it works and is safe (can be undone).


What is error 3007?

I have been thrown out of my game and shortly after error 3007 appears and I have to reconnect in order to continue. In solo this is beyond annoying because I have to restart whatever I was doing, in multiplayer I can rejoin, sometimes fast enough that my partner doesn't know I've left. I saw Bashiok's post on the forums that basically said it was on the player's end, but didn't describe what or how to mitigate it. What is error 3007 and how to I nerf it?


Is there any kind of practice dummy somewhere that I can test skills on?

Some games have practice dummies (or suitable alternatives) that players can test skills or dps on. Is there anything similar in Diablo III that I can hit repeatedly without killing to test skills and/or dps on?


Is there any way to see other player's pet hp bars?

I'm playing a Monk and my boyfriend is a Witch Doctor, and I was wondering if there is any way to see his pet's hp bars so I can heal them if needed. I can see my own pet's hp (yes, I'm calling my Monk's Mystic Ally a "pet" :)) next to my portrait, and I can turn on other player health bars, but I don't see an option to turn on other player pet hp bars. Is there a way to show other player's pet hp bars?


Do Wii Virtual Console games not honor the system mono/stereo setting?

My main TV is an old and busted CRT with one nonfunctional speaker. Obviously, I have the Wii set to Mono sound. However, when playing Super Mario World on the Wii via Virtual Console, I'm still missing one stereo channel. It's very obvious that this is the problem; stereo sound effects for things like pipe travel and the end-of-level iris are simply half missing, and some harmony and melody lines in some of the music are gone as well. It seems as though the Virtual Console doesn't respect your Wii sound setting. I can find no references to this problem on the entire web (presumably because most modern gamers aren't troglodytes with busted TVs). Can anyone confirm this problem? Is there a solution?


Romancing Liara in Mass Effect 3

I romanced Liara in ME1 and the Lair of the Shadow Broker during Mass Effect 2. What would happen if I romanced someone else after the Lair of the Shadow Broker in ME2 in terms of ME3?


Can I link merchant items in chat?

I tried to shift-click an item a merchant was selling in chat to a friend, however it doesn't work. Is there something special I need to do to link a merchant's item in chat, or is that not possible unless I buy the item?


Star Wars: Republic Heroes does not save my game

I've purchased Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes for PC. I am facing an issue in the game play; once I play through the game, quit it and come back, there is no option to continue or load saved games. I am forced to start new campaign all over again. I've played a lot of games and I tried a lot of things but nothing is working. Am I missing something here?


Do I earn experience faster in a group?

Generally speaking, if I'm in a full group, will I level up faster than I would if I were playing solo? This is obviously a broad question with a lot of variables, so let me try to eliminate a few:   * Assume that we progress through content at the same rate in both scenarios.   * Assume that the group always travels together so that everybody gains XP.   * Assume the same number of monsters are defeated in both scenarios. Given these constraints, if I want to level up fastest, should I be solo or grouped, and why? How will the XP be shared, multiplied, or split (if at all)? Will the monsters the group kills be worth more XP because they are tougher?


Will Diablo 3 run better on my Mac if I play in Windows 7 via Boot Camp?

_Diablo III_ doesn't play very well for me in OS X, even with most graphics quality settings set to low. A Battle.net support article says that the minimum system requirements in Windows 7 are lower than Mac OS X. If I play _Diablo III_ in Windows 7 via Boot Camp, is the game performance going to be better than playing in OS X natively?


Create Map in Company of Heroes Tales of Valor

Company of Heroes Tales of Valor has 'world builder' in its folder but its very confusing! Does world builder have any training or tutorial?


Choose which character to load?

I have Nethack on a flash drive so that I can easily play it on any computer. However, the game loads save files based on the characters name, and the username assigned to the account running the game. For example, if I made a character "Crovax" and my username on a Windows machine was "Wiqozn" the game would create a save file called:                Wipqozn-Crovax.NetHack-saved-game      This is fine - except I can't load this save file by simply typing in my character name when prompted to by Nethack. Is there a way to manually choose which file (saved game/character) to load so I can avoid this problem, and play my Nethack character from any machine?


Can you add the Collection Helper to your inventory using cheats?

I am looking to add the Collection Helper from the Lifetime Reward to my inventory, but I'm not sure where to find it when you use things like buydebug or testingCheatsEnabled. Is it even possible in the first place to get this item this way?


Are there differences in loot quality between the different Lost Eternia Shards levels on survival?

If there is a difference, does the quality increase in the order they fall in the story?


How do production points work in Civilization 5?

What is the math behind tile production vs. production used to produce a unit? For example, let's say I have a city whose worked tiles (including its own) show 4 hammers. I then queue production of a unit which is listed as costing 75 production points. How long does it take? Are there any "wasted hammers"?


Why allocate more RAM to minecraft?

I was told to "allocate more RAM" to Minecraft, does this help the performance or anything? If it does what does it help? Right now I have 1GB of RAM allocated to minecraft, would increasing it to 2GB help? EDIT: After reading the comments a lot of you think the game is running bad already, well it's not it's running fine max graphics, the only time I can't do that is if I'm recording, so if I increase my ram amount will it do better when I record?


As Heavy, should I be aiming for the body or the head?

When playing as Heavy in TF2 and using the minigun, should I be going for body shots or head shots? Does the distance matter?


What are effective champions to use in a double AD comp?

Today, I started learning AD Kayle top lane, and became excited about double AD comps. However, I don't really know how to get the other roles to co- ordinate with it well. I know that a support Nunu can be quite fun for the second role. That attack speed buff is awesome, not to mention that zone control his ultimate can add if the other team decides to dive you. After that, I'm not really sure. I think Janna could be great as well for peeling and chasing. But I'm not sure for mid lane and jungle. I'm thinking they need to be thicker to make up for the lost HP top. Or maybe some AOE CC's could be great (eg. Malph or Galio). Could anyone give some suggestions on the other lanes that can co-ordinate better with having two range ADs?


Can't get quest for combining dragon priest masks

There is a quest to combine the dragon priest's masks. I have all the masks but haven't received the quest yet. I was told you get it after you get all the masks - I have been waiting for a long time, is it a bug?


How can I tell if a Borderlands 2 matchmaking party requires DLC?

By now, most players who have played BL2 have finished the main storyline and are pretty much visiting the other DLC. When I try to join a match, however, whether it be a quick match or a server browser, it seems I get kicked out of each game because I don't own any DLC, and the people on that server have it and are in it. Are there any ways for me to identify which servers are playing in DLC maps?


How to measure the performance of a graphics-card?

A CPU's performance is usually determined by it's architecture (16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, etc.), the number of cores and it's frequency. What would be the equivalent for graphics-cards? I've always wondered since most games state requirements like "Like XYZ or better", but how can I know how "good" XYZ is? Only by it's price? Note: I know about benchmarking, but this only shows the FPS in a specific scenario and also involves other factors like CPU and RAM. It's like saying "CPU XYZ generates X MD5 hashes per second" to measure the speed of a CPU (which is kinda how it is measured, but that's not the question)


Does Sivir's Boomerang Blade do damage on its return if you die after activation?

I want to know if Sivir's Boomerang Blade does damage on its way back to you if you die when you throw it? Sometimes you die but want to do as much damage in team fights as possible before you fall. With that in mind, does it finish its animation and do damage?


Can reapers attack buildings when they are in bunkers?

I've never been able to build a bunker next to a hostile building to see if this works.


Do Chain Reaction and Infest Broodlings work together?

In the Heart of the Swarm campaign, you can give Kerrigan several abilities. The Chain Reaction ability causes Kerrigan's attacks to bounce to hit up to 5 enemies. The Infest Broodlings ability causes Kerrigan's attacks to place a temporary debuff on foes, so that they spawn broodlings if they die before it wears off. If I take both abilities, will all 5 foes hit by Kerrigan's attack receive the Infest Broodlings debuff?


How can I purchase skins for Minecraft through the Xbox/Microsoft Store?

How can I get money on the Xbox 360 Minecraft game to purchase skins at the Minecraft store? I purchased a Minecraft Mojang prepaid card and would like to use it on the Xbox 360, is this possible?


How To Get Past Darkfall Cave?

I am at the quest "Retrieve Auriel's Bow". I met the last of the Snow Elfs Knight-Paladin Gelebor. He tasked me to go through this portal to get through the Darkfall cave to the Forgotten Vale. My local map says I am still in the cave. And it is really dark, I keep retracing my footsteps and keep falling into the waterfall all the time all over. I have my torch lit and my candlelight spell active all throughout. The guides on the Internet (UESP) keep saying follow the pink flowers. They lower themselves as soon as you are in proximity, and rise again. I am really stuck here people. How to get through this cave and onto the next wayshrine?


Does waiting change what the event will be at a "Distress" beacon?

If I see that a location has a distress icon, but I visit other places first, does that change what the distress event will be, or will it ever go away? I ask because I know there is an escort quest that seems to change if you do not head straight for the quest objective. **Edit** : To put it more scientifically, as @murgatroid99 says below: Does the probability distribution of distress beacon events depend on the time already spent in the system?


Dwarf Fortress: How to refill dug areas

I have a big area I have already dug which I'd like to split into two sub area. Would it be possible to do that without the use of walls? I mean for instance just adding rough clay?


How do I finish mission 5 in Devil May Cry 3?

So, I got to mission 5, I beat the Centipede and the Joker, but I can't figure out the thing with the floors. I don't know what to do. Can you explain to me how I can complete this mission? I've been trying for 2 hours.


Do Kerbal Contracts recur?

In Kerbal Space Program 0.24 the new contract system has been introduced. Do contracts recur, that is, if I do a mission once, will it come up again? I don't want to be repetitive doing the same missions over and over again. If they do come up more than once, is there a way to get out of doing them?


Is there a way to see which Luxury Toys I have on-hand?

I took a break from this game for a month or so...and I remember stopping around the time I was getting the 11 toys from the quest in Yumanju. Problem is, I can't remember which ones I've gotten, but I know that the guy I need to talk to will only show up if I have all 11. So is there an easier way to figure out what other toys I need, or do I just have to actually go through all obtainable methods for the 11 to see which ones I have/need?


Escorted revived NPCs - now where have they gone?

In the Inquest Outer Complex, you'll often find many revivable corpses of researchers and workers. Well, last night, I decided to liberate all these corpses. I went to each part of the complex, revived them, stuck with them, and escorted all of them out. They began to run, and ran to Luminates Plant. However, when they got there, they all just disappeared into the complex. No idea where they've gone. Where did they go? I don't see them anywhere in the plant. Does the game have them in "stock" now to perform a raid against the Inquest later? Do they even "raid"? It feels like I've found a (mostly irrelevant) meta-game in reviving these guys and keeping them alive, and I just hope it has some effect, ulimately.


To What does the Scout Mastery Apply?

The wikia says that the Scout Mastery only applies to wards. however, I heard elsewhere that it works for traps (i.e. Caitlyn's Traps). Is this true? Does it also work for other revealing spells (Ashe's Hawkeye, Kog's Ultimate, etc.)?


What are coins for in Super Mario Kart on SNES?

In the oldschool super mario kart for snes you could collect coins that lie around on the track. What do they do? Why should I collect them? Back in the days as a kid I would collect them because they are a shiny. I doubt that is everything to it. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dl982.jpg)


What's the extent of customization in Skyrim for the PC?

I'm deciding on whether I should get the PC version of Skyrim, and I wanted to understand the specifics behind mod customization   * Can you add entirely new custom NPCs?   * Can you modify existing NPCs?   * Are there limits to the stats of a custom NPC?   * Are most or all of the community mods free?    * Is the customization kit free?


How many cases I must solve to be ranked in new Tribunal in LoL?

I have 57 cases solved, elo 2171 with 88% of accuracy and I'm still unranked. I'm curious how many cases until I am "ranked" **judge**. Anyone know anything more about it?


Is there an online community of game community/server leaders?

I'm just wondering about what resources might exist for gaming community leaders. I'm on the admin team of a large Minecraft server that is slowly becoming a gaming community beyond Minecraft. I'd like to learn more about community management and leadership as it relates to the unique world of gaming. Though I mentioned Minecraft, I'm interested in the subject in a more general sense, and what I'm looking for would be just as useful to a WoW clan leader or even leaders of non-game communities.


Does the Geth Pulse Rifle retain its bonus shield damage effect?

In ME2, the Geth Pulse Rifle can do especially well against shields shields as per the wiki: > The Pulse Rifle rips through shields, so Disruptor Ammo is redundant against > weaker enemies. Does it retain this effect in ME3? Should I be preferring this weapon over others when I'm expecting to face lots of shielded enemies?


Which Bonus Power for an Engineer on Insanity mode?

Which bonus power would be best for an engineer class on an insanity play- through or is it better to take a different class and if so what class/Bonus power should i take? And does anybody have any advice on the best way to approach an Insanity play-through? And what things would make it easier to do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated


unpowered but extended pistons that only retract when there is a block update

Thanks guys for answering my previous question. I have some follow up on it. I did mentioned that I have changed my enderman farm design since then and have new problem with it. So here is the problem, I have a row of extended pistons but they are not powered as you can see from the unpowered redstone behind the pistons.They supposed to be retracted so that the enderman could spawn. ![](http://i.imgur.com/0KJ3Stj.jpg) It seems that the pistons are not updated. they only retract when I put a block above the row of pistons.   ![](http://i.imgur.com/o7wgfYl.jpg) Is there any ways to solve it without having to climb up onto the spawning spawning and updating pistons every time? Hopefully this question is not too localized.


Is it possible to fill all of your inventory's slots?

I have: > five bottles, every one of Ravio's items, the net, the lantern, the hint > glasses, a scoot fruit, and a foul fruit. There's one slot left. Am I missing something, or is it just impossible to fill this slot?


How do I play Age of Empires multiplayer on Windows 7?

AOE on my windows machine is unable to detect games setup by my peers (Windows 7) on the same network (LAN) or on the internet. Is there something I should be doing (patch, fix) to join others with Windows 7/Vista?


120 Hz display for gaming

What advantages does a 120 Hz LCD TV offer over a 60 Hz TV for console gaming? I've heard there are problems with lag and jerky scrolling. Does a display capable of 120hz address these issues?


How do I build and fight simultaneously?

I feel like my main deficiency is that I have a hard time with the multitasking required. Specifically, when I have troops in the field, especially more than one group of units, I tend to not keep up with building (structures and units) and my resources just sit there, wasted. What strategies can I use to keep up with building structures and units while I'm coordinating my troops across the map?


Are the summoned Eidolons useful in any battles?

I only (usefully) summoned one Eidolon in my entire playthrough, and that was only because I did not have Renew at the time, so it was the easiest way to cure all of my characters. When I obtained the first couple of Eidolons, I tried them out in a few battles, but they just did not do enough damage to justify the 3 TP required to summon them. Often it seemed like just letting your characters stagger and raise the chain gauge was a better option in each battle. Are there any Eidolons that are useful, at any point in time? Are there specific enemies that are easier to defeat with a summoned Eidolon?


How is the weapon damage on this weapon calculated?

A 2h mace damage range as shown in AH is 1405-1944. The weapon has +284 min damage +361 max damage 49% damage increase and no other stats. The Doomhammer damage range is approximately 655-720 per Blizzard's web site. I assume the correct approach is to multiply the damage range by 1.49 giving 976-1073, and then I add the min and max damage, giving a final range of 1260-1434. That's nowhere near the listed damage range. What am I doing wrong? Solving for what the actual damage range of the mace would have been, I get 752-1062, for an effective +97 min +342 max hidden bonus. Sadly, that hidden bonus doesn't match any known tier min/max table I've been able to find. (I care because I'm writing an accurate random weapon generator.)


How safe is it to play on snapshots?

Based on experience and general stability, would you say it is safe to play your main world on a snapshot build of Minecraft? I am aware there's no guarantee of world integrity (but then again, neither is there any on the stable builds), but the question remains.   * Have you encountered irrecoverable chunk errors?   * Is upgrading to a stable build easily feasible?   * Is upgrading to other snapshot builds easily feasible?   * [When] should I backup my worlds?   * Are there other concerns to be had? The new features are promising, and I don't feel like waiting anymore.


In Halo 4, how does one level up their specialization that they've chosen after reaching level 50?

The question is really in the title. (oops.) Is there some kind of special assignment I have to do to rank up my specialization, or do I continue to rank up normally? (I picked Stalker, and I don't know if I should continue leveling up like normal, or if there's a specific task I have to complete in order to get the next Stalker "rank"... help?


Bukkit DefaultCommands Permissions

I'm starting up a new Minecraft server. I was advised to use Bukkit and to use the DefaultCommands plugin to add functionality. However, upon installation of DefaultCommands, nobody but ops could pick up items...but they had every other permission (set the time, give people items, etc.). This was a straight-out- of-the-box CraftBukkit install into which I then put the latest DefaultCommands plugin. I tried mucking around with the permissions file, but it is unclear whether or not I need a special plugin for that, and it is even more unclear as to how I would create permissions that would play nice with DefaultCommands. The documentation seems half-baked and very out of date. A quick google search turned up several people asking the same question on the Bukkit forums with no answer; I have confidence that this community might be able to actually give me an answer. Is there a simple way to make it so that ops/admins of some sort have all the DC permissions and normal (default) users have all the normal, default Minecraft commands (including picking up items...) and nothing more?


Max fake ammo boxes planted?

In Tomb Raider multiplayer, Solarii faction members have the option of planting a fake ammo box explosive. It seems that when I place many of these (by replenishing from wooden crates), some old ones disappear. How many can be layed at one time (by an individual)?


How can I focus on XP after update 11?

From the update 11 patch notes: > CrimeNet is now balanced so you can chose[sic] to play for XP or Money or a > middle way. Learn this by playing the heists on different difficulties. > There are some anomalies to be found and taken advantage of! I just played a very hard Firestarter and got _way_ less XP than I would have before update 11. What kinds of heists (short vs multi-day) and what difficulties should I pick to maximize the rate at which I gain XP?


iCade bluetooth keyboard mappings for MAME?

I just got an iCade -- it is technically for an Apple iPad, but it is basically **a generic bluetooth keyboard arcade controller**. ![iCade pic](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uksnP.jpg) It's great! But once I paired it with my laptop as a bluetooth keyboard for testing, I discovered something odd that does not bode well for using the iCade with MAME. **All inputs show up as two (and only two) keypresses - one key when pushed down, and another key when released**. Like so: ### Joystick                     ↑ w, e            <- a, q   -> d, c                ↓ x, z      ### Buttons               (1 red) y, t  (2 blk) u, f  (3 blk) i, m  (4 wht) o, g            (5 red) h, r  (6 blk) j, n  (7 blk) k, p  (8 wht) l, v        Most MAME emulators expect standard keyboard behavior. That is, when you are pressing left you _hold down_ left the entire duration of the movement. This isn't a big deal for the buttons -- buttons are instant activate so if I pressed `y` on my keyboard that is the same as, say, pressing fire in Galaxian. But it makes the joystick a non starter since the keyboard key is not "held down" -- that is, when I use the joystick and press <- one `a` is sent.. ever. But when I stop holding down <- `q` is sent. How can I configure MAME or other emulators to work with the iCade joystick and its peculiar keyboard interface? Is there any way to create a MAME config file that will work with the iCade?


Can you idle in more than one game at the same time?

I want to get trading cards for lots of games. I know I can idle in a game and earn my drops in it, but can I idle in multiple games at the same time and accrue drops for all of them?


Xbox Live Gold on Two Different Consoles

So my brother and I both have Xbox 360s. We both also, at the moment, have Xbox Live Gold accounts, each on a different console. Mine expires this month on the 27th and his expires soon as well. Is there anyway that since they are both in the same household that we could get an Xbox Live membership for us both at once without paying for two memberships? Thanks.


How can I get Create A World to find my game data?

I downloaded the most recent version of CAW from The Sims 3 website and I have a copy of The Sims 3 on Steam that is completely up-to-date. When I try to run the editor, I get a message saying "Game data not found." and then it closes. I searched around and found posts about this problem going back several years, but no solutions. Does one exist?


How do I regain my health?

The question Reliable food source touches on it briefly, but I was hoping to get an in-depth focus on all the ways to regain health in this game or at least the ones that are easy to acquire. What are all of the methods I can use to regain health?


How does Rift's class selection system work?

Can anyone explain the class selection system present in Rift?   I understand that there are 4 different classes. My main confusion lies within the " _Souls_ ". How are these souls picked? How many can we choose? Any further details would be great.


Can Moss Stone (Mossy Cobblestone) be found in SMP?

I recall finding Moss Stone on one of my single-player maps some time ago... however I haven't seen it recently (after taking a break from MC around Beta 1.2, I've now started playing again on Beta 1.5). I do almost exclusively play on my friends' SMP server now, and so I was wondering if Moss Stone naturally occurs in SMP on Beta 1.5?


Why do people follow me when I try to steal their stuff?

I'm really tired of being followed around homes while trying to steal stuff. It seems that I have this problem more in some holds than in others. For example, in Solitude it doesn't matter what building I go in, the person or shopkeeper runs around trying to keep up with my every move. And they don't just walk either; they are _fast_ and I can usually only grab about one item before they detect me. The worst part is that some of these people never sleep! I've tried entering many different times during the day/night and they are _always_ there, waiting for me to take stuff. I'm wondering if there is any way to stop this behavior in game. There isn't a disposition meter like in Oblivion, so I'm assuming I can't get friendly enough for the person to stop meddling. Does it somehow correlate with my standing in the hold (like Thane status)? Should I try selling to the person if they are a merchant to get into their good graces?


When does the blacksmith restock?

I was an idiot and said, "No thanks, I don't want that godly weapon you have yet. Let me see what else you have." and the blacksmith responded, "Oh, you don't want it? Let me melt it down _immediately_ then so no one can ever have it again." Now he doesn't have anything for sale. What will cause the blacksmith to have more weapons for me to look through?


What counts as "defeat" in the PvP quest "Eliminate 10 Enemies"

In the Fusang Projects there is a quest "Eliminate 10 Enemies" with the following text: > To win the battles of the secret war, objectives must be obtained. To obtain > the objectives, enemy players must be defeated to deplete and neutralise > their defences. > > Tier 1: Help your secret society by defeating enemy players in the secret > war. I have noticed in some instances that I can be standing alone by myself and get kill credit for an enemy dieing, and in some instances I can do most of the damage to an enemy but not get the killing blow and get no credit for the kill. What counts as 'defeating' an enemy in the Fusang projects?


What are the restrictions on assigning skill points?

Do I need to reach 5/5 on the base skills to proceed down the trees? Do I need _any_ points in the base skills to proceed down the trees? I'm at level 14 and I still can't assign anything below the first row but there's no hint as to why. I feel like this must be extremely obvious but I'm not getting it.


How do I earn Dungeon Raid's Armed and Dangerous Achievment?

Dungeon Raid explains that to earn the Armed and Dangerous achievement, you have to "upgrade an item to have 8 stats." What does "stats" mean? I'm confused exactly what I need to do to earn this trophy.


Where's a good spot to get Rainbow Coins in Rainbow Moon early on?

I've been playing Rainbow Moon on Hard/Adventuresome, and just got the bonus 750 rainbow coins for the latter, but there's a lot of expensive scrolls I want to buy. Is there a spot fairly early on where you can farm coins pretty well? Side note, there's a free Add-On on PSN for 100 coins and 50 pearls for Baldren, which is a welcome help on hard mode. I'm perfectly willing to fork over another $2 for this awesome game, but I feel like I'm cheating if I buy an add on for gold/pearls.


How can I get the Stockpiler achievement in Hexdefense for Android?

How do you get the Stockpiler? It seems impossible to "complete eight waves without spending a cent". Do you use no towers or just use the ones given?


Is it possible to get every achievement in Diablo III?

I noticed that each of the class achievements require you to get to level 60 with two separate characters of the same class, but you only get 9 character slots. Does that mean it's not possible to get every single achievement in the game?


How can I tell that I'm gaming with both my GPUs?

I recently got a new computer which has two NVIDIA GTX 560 Ti's. I quickly installed _Battlefield 3_ and put all the settings on Ultra to see if I could get a better FPS at that quality than I could with my previous GTX 260. There was an improvement, but I can't tell if _Battlefield 3_ is using both of my 560's or not. I'd like to know how to tell when a game (doesn't have to be _Battlefield_ ) is using both GPUs.


What can I win in the mine cart racing game?

After finishing the shipyards, I wandered back to the beginning of the mine cart track, and discovered I can pay 20 rupees to race against the clock. **Is it worth my time? What can I win?**


When a girl flirts with me, does that mean she's eligible for marriage?

Occasionally, while wandering around various cities, some female NPCs seem prone to flirt with me. They'll say things like "It's a fine day with you around" and such. Is this an indication that they can be married?


Do I need to go looking for the missing Fun Fun Island wheel?

The owner of Fun Fun Island is very sad. It appears he has lost his wheel. I'd like to help him out. I suspect it fell somewhere in the Lanayru Desert, the closest surface world. **Do I need to go explicitly look for this wheel, or will it turn up in the normal course of my adventuring?** (A generic hint about its location would be nice, too, before mentioning the specific location. Please markup hints as spoilers.)


How To Inventory a Stockpile?

Is there a way to see _all_ the contents of a stockpile in _Dwarf Fortress_? I'd like to get an inventory of my Metal Bar stock.


Item Level and their average armor/dps in Diablo 3

Is there any handy reference as to what is the range of DPS and armor for items of a particular level? A lot of time I would get, say a crossbow that does 300 DPS for item level 55, but I have no idea how good that is whe


How did the Creed start?

I want to know why and how the Creed started. I am new to the series. I have beat _Assassin's Creed II_ and _Assassin's Creed III_. I am about to beat the original _Assassin's Creed_ and _Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag_.


Conditions for turbo boost fail?

Generally I have no trouble making a boost at the start of the race, but sometimes it fails, so that you stop immediately. I wonder if it's a random penalty for using boost or it's because of the wrong timing.


What uses does the Camera item have?

In the XBLA port of Spelunky, there is a Camera item in some shops. The journal doesn't say anything much about it. It didn't seem to have any effect on the enemies I used it on, though it does stun damsels and I've heard it enrages shopkeepers. Does this item have any useful purpose?


What is the best way to handle rogue waves?

While I am battling in the seas of Assassin's Creed 4, occassionally a rogue wave will pound my ship! I take massive damamge and end up losing a few crew members. Can I avoid the massive wave or what should I do when a massive wave is coming? Are there any _tells_ in the game that I can know if a massive wave is coming? Is there anyway to get my crew back once they are lost to rogue wave?


What does "You feel stupid. You feel clumsy." mean?

I'm completing the Tutorial. I've equipped some new armor and now: > You feel stupid. You feel clumsy. What does that mean? Currently worn armor: ![Armour, b-a+0 pair of boots, e-a+0 elven leather armour, j-the +1 ratskin cloak](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tqWBX.png)


Does the digital version of Starcraft 2 include two guest passes?

Does the digital (purchase) version come with 2 guest passes, as the box version does? If yes, where I can find them to send to my friends?


What's the max level on a gamer's profile on PS3?

I noticed that most of my online friends on PS3 are around level 5 or 6 (from acquiring trophies) when I see their profile. What is the max level you can achieve? What is the benefit for having high levels?


Where can you get lots of salt piles in skyrim?

I need some salt piles for cooking but I can only find a few.


How can I unlock more new cards?

I am playing Magic 2013 on Xbox, and was pleased to discover that the number of available cards per deck was increased from 30 to 40. However, when I won a game with a deck that I had at 30/40 cards unlocked, I did not gain a new card. I have not unlocked any decks beyond what the game comes with. Will I eventually gain access to these extra cards?


How do I get past the bridge/dam in the chapter Surface Tension?

I really can't get past this. I'm starting this off with around 30hp. I'm quicksaved at the Dam. I'm out of revolver ammo, crossbow ammo and lazor ammo. I had to throw it on easy mode (running normal usually) to get past some of this. I can pick off the guards from a distance using my pistol (since the machine gun is next to useless in all situations and the shotgun has limited range). Then I get to pick up some ammo and grab some health. I jump off the dam full hp, but then I have to deal with this water monster and the helicopter with no crossbow ammo and none of my guns shoot underwater. On top of that I have absolutely no idea where to go from there. Anybody have suggestions on where to find crossbow ammo in this area or how else to deal with the water monster or the helicopter? Anything helpful?


What is the difference between "Final Fantasy Tactics" and "FFT: War of the Lions"?

First, see here: (PSN - Final Fantasy Tactics) ...and here: (PSN - Final Fantasy Tactics - War of the Lions) I don't have a Sony system, but I do own an iPhone. From the App Store, I have downloaded and I am currently playing FFT-WotL. From what I can tell it's the same as the original, with a few tweaks for it to work on a touch-based device. There aren't two versions within the Apple App Store. I'm curious, what are the differences between the two PSN versions? Can someone clarify?


How can I beat the second boss fight?

I know I'm playing this game a _little_ late, but I can't beat **Gears & Grenades** (Second Boss Fight).   Any _tips_?


Why doesn't Focused Charge stun? (Templar Aedric Spear ability)

The Templar Aedric Spear ability, Focused Charge, has the following description: "Charge to target, interrupting casts and stuns them for 3 seconds." When I use this ability, it never stuns my target. I haven't yet found an opportunity to use it against a casting target since the majority of spells in ESO are instant casts. Does the stun happen only if an interrupt occurs?


Recreation of murderball in TF2?

Has anybody seen or played in any murderball style maps in TF2? I remember this quite fondly from the TFC days, but for some reason it never really seemed to catch on with the community. I always thought it really fun, and wish that it could get a TF2 makeover. For those of you who don't remember or haven't seen it, here's a really good page that has lots of screens and descriptions of the map/play style itself: Murderball @ TFC If anybody can attest to it being alive and well, please let me know!


What is proxy farming?

yesterday I was playing and a Singed said that he would proxy farm. Didn't know what that means but I saw how he died a lot and feed top hard. He had a lot of minions, but..   * What is proxy farming?    * Proxy farm worth?    * How can help this at our team?


Balancing queues in RollerCoaster Tycoon?

Whenever I build two identical rides with queues, peeps will favor one of the rides over the other. This can cause problems with synchronized coasters. I only have RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, but the problem seems to be common to the series. Why do peeps behave like this and how can I balance the visitor numbers of the rides?


How can I survive Gehennom?

What are some good methods for surviving in Gehennom? I am still quite noobish to the world of Nethack, but have been able to make it to this level once or twice while playing. Once I got in though, the level- drainer type enemies just had their way with me (vampires, wraiths, etc). I have seen FAQs that say to just simply try to run from one end to the other, but by that time I'm back down to a level that Vlad the Impaler would laugh at. Any tips or tricks for survival in this hell?


Is it possible to dig through a damp stone?

I keep running into damp stones every where. Is there a way to get through them, or do I have to make a separate cave for them? Also, can I use them to make mud? I still haven't quite figured out farming. Or hunting for that matter...


Is there anyway to move Saved Battle Replays off of a 3DS "SD" Card?

In Pokemon X and Y, you can save re-plays of your battles to re-view later. They get saved on the consoles "SD" card. Is there anyway to move it off the SD card and put into a video or into a different type of media?


Pixelmon Mod Error

This is the error I get using Pixelmon 3.1 on 1.7.2 Minecraft.               ---- Minecraft Crash Report ----     // You're mean.          Time: 3/8/14 11:13 AM     Description: Initializing game          java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: cpw/mods/fml/common/ICraftingHandler         at java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)         at java.lang.Class.forName(Unknown Source)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.FMLModContainer.constructMod(FMLModContainer.java:443)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventHandler.handleEvent(EventHandler.java:74)         at com.google.common.eventbus.SynchronizedEventHandler.handleEvent(SynchronizedEventHandler.java:47)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatch(EventBus.java:314)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatchQueuedEvents(EventBus.java:296)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:267)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.sendEventToModContainer(LoadController.java:209)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.propogateStateMessage(LoadController.java:188)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventHandler.handleEvent(EventHandler.java:74)         at com.google.common.eventbus.SynchronizedEventHandler.handleEvent(SynchronizedEventHandler.java:47)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatch(EventBus.java:314)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatchQueuedEvents(EventBus.java:296)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:267)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.distributeStateMessage(LoadController.java:119)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.Loader.loadMods(Loader.java:484)         at cpw.mods.fml.client.FMLClientHandler.beginMinecraftLoading(FMLClientHandler.java:201)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71384_a(Minecraft.java:498)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:853)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:103)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.launch(Launch.java:134)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:28)     Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: cpw.mods.fml.common.ICraftingHandler         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.LaunchClassLoader.findClass(LaunchClassLoader.java:188)         at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)         ... 35 more     Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.LaunchClassLoader.findClass(LaunchClassLoader.java:180)         ... 37 more               A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows:     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -- Head --     Stacktrace:         at java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)         at java.lang.Class.forName(Unknown Source)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.FMLModContainer.constructMod(FMLModContainer.java:443)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventHandler.handleEvent(EventHandler.java:74)         at com.google.common.eventbus.SynchronizedEventHandler.handleEvent(SynchronizedEventHandler.java:47)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatch(EventBus.java:314)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatchQueuedEvents(EventBus.java:296)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:267)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.sendEventToModContainer(LoadController.java:209)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.propogateStateMessage(LoadController.java:188)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventHandler.handleEvent(EventHandler.java:74)         at com.google.common.eventbus.SynchronizedEventHandler.handleEvent(SynchronizedEventHandler.java:47)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatch(EventBus.java:314)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.dispatchQueuedEvents(EventBus.java:296)         at com.google.common.eventbus.EventBus.post(EventBus.java:267)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.LoadController.distributeStateMessage(LoadController.java:119)         at cpw.mods.fml.common.Loader.loadMods(Loader.java:484)         at cpw.mods.fml.client.FMLClientHandler.beginMinecraftLoading(FMLClientHandler.java:201)         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_71384_a(Minecraft.java:498)          -- Initialization --     Details:     Stacktrace:         at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.func_99999_d(Minecraft.java:853)         at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:103)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)         at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)         at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.launch(Launch.java:134)         at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:28)          -- System Details --     Details:         Minecraft Version: 1.7.2         Operating System: Windows 7 (x86) version 6.1         Java Version: 1.7.0_45, Oracle Corporation         Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode, sharing), Oracle Corporation         Memory: 29208424 bytes (27 MB) / 150601728 bytes (143 MB) up to 518979584 bytes (494 MB)         JVM Flags: 2 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xmx512M         AABB Pool Size: 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) allocated, 0 (0 bytes; 0 MB) used         IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0         FML: MCP v9.01-pre FML v7.2.125.1034 Minecraft Forge 10.12.0.1034 4 mods loaded, 4 mods active         mcp{8.09} [Minecraft Coder Pack] (minecraft.jar) Unloaded->Constructed         FML{7.2.125.1034} [Forge Mod Loader] (forge-1.7.2-10.12.0.1034.jar) Unloaded->Constructed         Forge{10.12.0.1034} [Minecraft Forge] (forge-1.7.2-10.12.0.1034.jar) Unloaded->Constructed         pixelmon{3.0.0} [Pixelmon] (Pixelmon 3.0.1.zip) Unloaded         Launched Version: 1.7.2-Forge10.12.0.1034         LWJGL: 2.9.0         OpenGL: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family GL version 2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2302, Intel         Is Modded: Definitely; Client brand changed to 'fml,forge'         Type: Client (map_client.txt)         Resource Packs: []         Current Language: English (US)         Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)         Vec3 Pool Size: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null         Anisotropic Filtering: Off (1)


Where do I get AMPs in WildStar?

I know I can buy some on the auction house and that they drop. But is that the only place?


Is there a mod or another solution that can keep me from accidentally stealing stuff?

I hate it when I go to talk to someone, but I click just a few pixels too far to the side and end up accidentally stealing a plate or a wooden bowl. The next thing I know, I have a bounty on my head and a guard breathing down my throat. Now I have to reload my last save. It would be great if there were a mod or another way to not accidentally steal certain items like skulls, bowls, and plates.


Unable to scan the final briefcase

I can not scan the final briefcase in Watch_Dogs. I have seen plenty of videos of people scanning that case, but none of them played on a PC. I am talking about this briefcase: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dAlvk.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/m4s31.jpg) Was anyone on a PC been able to scan this briefcase? I am able to scan the mobile phone on the table, but not the briefcase. Restarting the game changed nothing. Any suggestions?


Is it possible to change my loadout in the middle of a heist?

Me and my crew were playing Payday 2, running a Framing Frame overkill pro job. We managed to complete day 1 and day 2 with full stealth, and we had just killed the last guard on day 3. Unfortunately, one of the bullets went wild and shattered a glass window. Even more unfortunately, that glass window was perfectly in the field of view of a camera, and I couldn't shoot the camera, because I was answering the pager for the dead guard. Sure enough, the alarm went off. So now we're stuck on Overkill difficulty, in our dashing, but very squishy 2-piece suits. ![two piece suit](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mPcY7.jpg) We didn't want to just give up the payday; we were so close. Plus, it costs $3M to buy the Framing Frame contract from Bain, and even if we couldn't get the gold, we wanted the bag loot. But that means we need to survive wave on wave of tan SWAT and special enforcers. Which means we need good guns and good armor. Which we aren't carrying. **So...is there any way to switch loadouts in the middle of a heist?**


Is disconnecting and reconnecting a viable way to refill health and ammo during a heist?

Related to my other question, my group has proved that as long as you're not the host, it's possible to change your loadout in the middle of a heist, if you're dressed for stealth and things unexpectedly get loud. However, that makes me think: let's say that you're running a combat-heavy heist like Watchdogs. Suppose you're short on health and ammo, almost dead. **If you disconnect from the game and then immediately reconnect** (perhaps by having one of your friends in the game or receiving an invite), **will you restart with full health and ammo?** And, if so, as long as you're playing with friends who don't mind constant disconnect/reconnects, **is there any reason why you shouldn't do this all the time?**