How do I get Spiritomb on Pokémon Platinum

I have been having trouble finding out how to find Spiritomb. I know how to get the Odd Keystone but I don't understand what the guy says to me.


Will having two Xbox 360 consoles mean any unforeseen consequences?

I have an Xbox 360 with a broken dvd drive and a packed hdd. So now I want to buy a new one, to play disc games. But I figure "why not keep the old console also"? So am I right in assuming the following?   * What I need to do is transfer my profile (and any savegame files) to the new console with a usb stick.   * I can then keep playing as [my account] on both consoles.   * However, I cannot use them both at the same time.   * There are no other drawbacks to this?


What Is the Location for Each Zoni?

I'm trying to locate each of the Zoni, in part for the Zoni Collector trophy. Some of these are in optional areas so I'm looking for a sort of checklist. If certain story-related or skill requirements must be met, can they be listed with each location?


Does being alive help with item discovery?

What the title says :) Also does the number of human effigies in the inventory help item discovery ? I'm on the PC version.


Do my companions and other survivors earn XP?

In _State of Decay_ I know that the character I control earns XP. But what about others?Will a character who is with my character earn XP with me or for their actions or do I have to be in control of a character for them to earn XP? Will characters on base earn XP for base activities? Or characters on missions?


After beating the Portal 2 single player campaign, how do I listen to the ending song again?

Is there a way to listen to the ending song again after I have beat the game? Other than the obvious way of beating it again.


Venom and companions

Accidentally I quick-saved the game after a fight against a swarm of cazadors. I didn't recognize that my companion, Rex, was poisoned and remained with only 41 hp. He dies after 15 seconds of savegame loading. I have spent 15 stimpacks in order to prevent him die after quick-save loading (he dies after 15s with no stimpacks) and loading a previous savegame was not in discussion because I made more than 1 hour before. Are other possibilities to cure companions from venom? It seems they are affected more then me by continuously damage. **Update** : Forgot to say that I play on PC in hardcore mode.


How to get past the section with revolving lines of dots in Transition?

So I got myself bit.trip beat. And I started playing through the first song, Transition. I had no particular problem, till I got here: I failed hard and fast here, not once but three times in a row. How are you supposed to hit those?


How can I determine what weapons I'm missing?

Is there some quick and easy way to determine which TF2 weapons I'm missing?


What mouse controls are available in Dwarf Fortress?

I've added `[MOUSE:YES]` to my init.txt to enable mouse control, but I haven't been able to find any info on exactly what mouse controls are available. So far, the only one I've found is changing the font size via the scroll wheel. What other mouse forms of mouse control does this enable? I had expected to be able to use the mouse for selection of tiles in the game map (essentially, as a replacement for the yellow `X` cursor) and perhaps to be able to scroll the map and select commands as well, but none of this seems to work. (Or I don't understand how to do it.) Is there additional configuration I need to enable more complete mouse control?


Is it possible to save the wounded Batarian in the refugee camp?

In the mission "Citadel: Wounded Batarian", you encounter and speak with, well, a wounded Batarian named Ghorek. The guy's pretty beat up and only has a "50/50" change at survival. You talk to him a bit and then are given the decision to put the fella' down quickly or let him suffer awhile. Neither of these choices seemed particularly good. **So I'm wondering, is there a third, non-obvious way to proceed?** Is there an obscured path in game that allows you to aid the Batarian and restore him to health? If so, what rewards does that route yield? Also, does it affect any further story threads?


In Risen, how do I brew beer?

I had one of the NPCs, Rhobart, teach me the Alchemy skill and explain me the recipe. But then, when I try to activate the Alchemy table, my character won't do anything.


What does flicking the Wii Wheel downwards or sideways in Mario Kart Wii do?

In this video under "New Features -> Wheel", there are movements to flick the wheel downward and it seems to do some trick (for Donkey Kong on the DK Summit run), and also when flicking sideways What does flicking it downward do? I usually do tricks by flicking the wheel upward instead of sideways. Is there any difference?


Where is the "suspicious activity" in Presidum Commons?

I ran across two feuding fellows and picked up a new mission called "Citadel: Cerberus Retribution" in my journal. I'm supposed to go to Presidium Commons and look for an "suspicious activity." When I go to the Commons, I don't notice any such "activity." I was expecting something pretty obvious such as people working on something or a mob of people just lurking around, but everything seems to be quiet. This leads me to my question... **What and where is the actual "suspicious activity" that I'm supposed to interact with to proceed with the Citadel: Cerberus Retribution mission?**


Will I get my rank 10 job back?

Upon making rank 10 in the military, I noticed i only work once a week. i found a part time job that doesnt make me work on that day. I decided i would try juggling both for some extra cash and so i can work on the other sims in the family a bit more. Turns out the game doesnt let me do both jobs and I lost my progress in the Military. Was curious if i rejoined the military would I be at rank 10 again or would I start over?


My character can't run

My character can't run. Is it because he is carrying too much weight? Is there a work through on this as I have to make a leap and can't leap far enough to get to where I need.


What are the differences between the PS2 and PS3 versions of Fifa 12?

I've done a silly thing. Finally got a PS3 to play some next gen games and shopped online for Fifa 12. Turns out I bought the PS2 version--I didn't even know they were still making games for the thing! I haven't taken the plastic wrapping off yet so I still have a couple of days to return it. Is it worth it trade up to the PS3 version? What are its advantages over the PS2 copy? I don't care much about graphics quality; only gameplay. Most importantly, can I play the PS2 version on my PS3 and will it support more than two players?


Is there a full list of emotes available for Diablo 3?

I know when you enter "/?" it gives you a few, but generally that is just a sampling. For example in WoW there were literally hundreds of different ones, some with corresponding animations or voices. I'd like to know if there is a full list available anywhere, or if anyone knows of some beyond those listed in help.


Why is Flux Stone not generating?

For some reason a lot of my new worlds don't generate Flux Stone. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, I've tried multiple different generation settings too. I feel like it might be when I go with ( _Mineral Frequency_ ( **Everywhere** )). Anyone know for sure what causes flux stone to not generate?


Where's all the stuff I bought?

I recently made quite a few purchases in _Assassin's Creed 3_. Specifically, weapons and outfits. The problem I'm currently facing, however, is that I cannot find any of them! I've checked every room in the Homestead, but my new toys seem to be hiding! No doubt they're terrified of blood. **Where are all of my purchased weapons and clothes hiding?**


Are any missions mutually exclusive?

This is a pretty simple one. **Are there any missions in the game that are mutually exclusive?** That is, are there any two or more missions that are uncompletable in a single playthrough? For example, say the missions _Kill Guys #5_ , _Fetch Quest #11_ , and _Planet Scanner #19_ are available to complete. When I finish mission _Fetch Quest #11_ , mission _Kill Guys #5_ becomes unavailable. However, at the same time, if I finish _Kill Guys #5_ , mission _Fetch Quest #11_ becomes unavailable. Therefore, it's impossible to complete _Kill Guys #5_ and _Fetch Quest #11_ in a single playthrough due to the missions canceling each other out. **Are there any actual scenarios like the example above in the game?**


Do the thugs on the streets respawn?

I just started Batman: Arkham City, and I notice a lot of thugs on the streets. If I take a group down, will it respawn later? And if it does,   1. How long does it take it to respawn? Is it a matter of time, or do I need to advance the main plot or something?   2. Is there any point to fighting these groups if they just respawn?   3. Does it make sense to clean up the streets before embarking on something like the public phones hunt?


How can I rescue dorfs trapped in semi-molten rock?

My dorfs took the risk and decided to dig out a cotton candy vein. The legendary miners quickly dug out everything above the magma sea without finding it hollow, and then proceeded down through it into the part encrusted in semi-molten rock. And that's when they made a terrible mistake: by digging the candy around the ramps they used to go down, the ramps were destroyed. They did this thrice before they realized they were trapping themselves. So now they're stuck in a vein of cotton candy, surrounded by semi-molten rock, three levels below the magma sea. I got them to build a ramp out of cotton candy, but when look at the ramp it is shown as "Unusable Rough Raw Cotton Candy Block Upward Slope", and the dorfs don't use it to go up. They have no other materials available to them. How can I rescue them?


How binded are "Traits" and "Playstyle" of characters in Guild Wars 2

**Context:** I just started playing Guild Wars 2 and this came to my mind. My first character is a Guardian (currently at level 15), and I started to throw some points into traits. The reason I picked the Guardian is because I like to switch between play styles a lot, and since the Guardians are like the Paladins in WoW (they can Play Heavy Damage, Defensive Role or Support Role) I managed to pick the Guardian. **Question:** Lets say I level using a more "Offensive Build", without focusing on Boons Duration or Healing Power, but I want to play as a "Support" Guardian for some hours in World PVP for example.   1. Will I fail to provide the needed support because I don't have the needed "Traits" for playing so?   2. Is it easy to Respec the Traits?   3. How binded are the actual "Role" you are going to play with the "Traits" you have spec'd?  **Considerations:** I know that, ideally, every class can "Tank / Heal / DPS" (Using World of Warcraft like words) in Guild Wars 2, but the main question is: Can I do all three with the same Spec? Of course using the right spec for such "Role" will provide better experience but, is it doable to do so without changing the "Traits"?


Where can I find my "face code"?

From what I understand, when you're editing your appearance at the beginning of the game, at the bottom of the screen a "face code" is generated. This "face code" consists of a string of text that represents the details of your character's face. For example, this one possible face code: > 141.111.WW1.Q7Q.CAE.34M.9L5.711.QN8.B13.B4B.17A The above face code represents the following face: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gdLSs.jpg) This is an extremely convenient way to share your character's appearance with people, but it's not so convenient to access. For all I know, the only time you can access this face code is during the appearance editing process. If you wanted to share your face with someone after leaving that interface, there is no way to do so. But this is all, again, "for all I know"... **Is there a way to access your face code after leaving the appearance editing interface at the beginning of the game?** _(Note: Credit goes tothese guys at the Bioware forum for introducing me to the face code.)_


How do I level high-rank units quickly?

I just made Sumia a Dark Flier and I'm attempting to get her to level 15 before I reach Chapter 13 so that I can get a certain build. With the EXP rate being what it is at her rank (I'm gaining roughly 10 EXP per unit killed), I'm going to run through quite a few Reeking Boxes or wait an inordinate amount of time for more Risen before I can accomplish this. I know that there is a DLC map for easy EXP, but is there another way to gain EXP quickly without resorting to DLC or paid content?


A way to raise or lower terrain?

I'm trying to build a ferry terminal along my coast. However, when i place a ferry building along the cost, the access road is too steep of an incline and I can't build a connecting road to complete my road circuit. Is there a way to raise or lower terrain to smooth out the terrain enough for me to build a connecting road?


Defeating the helicopter in Split Second

I'm having some trouble in the episode where you're supposed to defeat the helicopter. I do pretty well in the episodes where you're supposed to avoid the helicopter fire. I must be missing a power play or something because I haven't been able to finish higher than seventh. How do I defeat the helicopter?


I died in Nethack to Food Poisoning, despite having Poison Resistance

I was playing Nethack last night, and mind you, I'm a beginner. In a desperate attempt to get some food in me, I mashed the e button and hit a random key. Unfortunately, I downed a rotten newt corpse, became poisoned, and as a result, died from said food poisoning. I decided to read over my attributes when I noticed I had Poison Resistance. Yet, here I was, dead from food *poison*ing. I asked about this in the Nethack IRC chat room. They stated that food poisoning wasn't the poison I thought it was, which would be a substance on a weapon or a trap. I brought it up with my friend, who reiterated the above points, even saying that poison would be something like eating even a fresh Water Moccasin corpse. I understand that, within the context of Nethack, the developers may consider these two different methods of poison, and that poison resistance only works against one method over the other. However, being someone interested in Biology, I am intuitively using the real-world definition of poison in my approach to the game. A poison is a substance that becomes harmful when ingested or inhaled or absorbed. Venom is a substance that becomes harmful when injected directly into the skin. People use these words interchangeably in an informal context. You might hear someone say "Don't get close that to that snake! It's poisonous." but the correct biological definition is that it's venomous. The same goes for incorrect usages of the words venom and venomous. I accept that food poisoning is a different kind of poisoning in Nethack, of which is not insured against by my poison resistance. But, to someone who approaches this game understanding the difference, this could be confusing, as the terms _are used incorrectly_ to the real-world definitions. So, my question here is, do you guys agree that Nethack uses these terms incorrectly _to the real-world definitions_ , and that they have their own redefinition of the terms to exclude food poisoning from being combated by poison resistance? That's all I need to prove my case, that the definitions in Nethack are not the same as they are in real-life, and that I am not necessarily in the wrong for intuitively assuming food poisoning would be resisted. As a suggestion, I think Nethack would benefit from renaming Food Poisoning to Food Sickness or the general words "Sickness" or "Illness".


Get enemy attention in Skyrim

Sometimes enemies are at the "wrong position" for a perfect back-stab assassination. How can I get enemy attention in order to move him to a better position to perform a single hit kill with knifes?


Who picks up Street Fighter x Tekken easier a Street Fighter veteran or a Tekken veteran?

As Street Fighter x Tekken is a crossup game and has elements from both game series for whom is it easier to learn the game?


Do breach and/or fire chances roll per damage or per hit?

It seems to me that weapons that do more damage in a single hit, tend to proc their breach or fire chance more often. Is this observation false or true? How are Breach or Fire procs calculated?


Expat Xbox gaming

I've just recently moved to then Netherlands from the U.S.. The only device that's really given me trouble so far is our Xbox 360 slim. The power supply is 110-only and the converter I bought for it can't really handle it (goes for about 40 minutes then overheats). I'm considering buying a new 360 here, but I'd rather not because I can't be sure that my games I brought from the states will work. I can't find any 220-volt power supplies for 360 slims that get decent reviews and don't really know how much power the thing draws to help me pick a higher- capacity converter. Does anyone have any advice for a gamer in a strange land? Where to get a European PS? How much power to spec in a converter?


How can I set a widescreen resolution?

I am trying to play _Command & Conquer: Generals_ on a laptop with a native resolution of 1600x900 but the game doesn't appear to support any custom or widescreen resolutions. All of the resolutions in game appear to have an aspect ratio of 4:3, leaving large black bars down either side of the screen. How do you run _Command & Conquer: Generals_ in a custom widescreen resolution?


Which class is the most powerful/useful in Mass Effect 1?

I am just starting Mass Effect 1 for the first time. I looked at the classes and the Biotics looked cool so I chose the class that does them. But now I am seeing that I only get a pistol and my biotic abilities are not that great (I tried to throw a Geth and it did not do much. I had to use my pistol to kill it). It also took a very very long time to recharge. When I play RPG games I usually go for the magic user class, so the biotics seemed to be the analogous class. I am also familar to starting with magic missile and a dagger. So if the Biotics will get better I am willing to tuff it out. My question is, will they get better? Or should I go with the half biotic half fighter class? (I usually steer away from dual classes because you get to be OK at both but not really great at either.) So, should I just be the fighter? Any input from someone who has played the game?


Do an Imposter Ditto's Nature, IVs and EVs matter?

Since Imposter works as an automatic Transform, which copies the opponent's exact stats other than HP, does it matter whether or not I use an Imposter Ditto with a certain Nature, IVs and EVs? Well, I know the HP isn't copied, so I know one should focus on getting a good HP IV and max its HP EVs, but what about the rest?


How do I cross a highway with a railroad?

I'm playing _SimCity 4 Deluxe_ (on Steam) and am trying to build a bridge (or something to the same effect) for a railroad to cross a ground highway. How can I achieve this? Here a screenshot of my situation: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dflDR.jpg)


Borderlands Lilith's talents Radiance and Phoenix explanation?

So I'm looking through Lilith's Talent Tree Elemental and I see two skills that interested me the most. One is Radiance and the other is Phoenix. Both skills have a maximum of +12 (at level 60-69) to their respective elemental damages, fire and shock. The part that puzzles me is how much damage is this actually doing considering even at level 5, 12 damage is nothing to brag about even per second. If this is true then together I would be able to do an amazing (sarcastic) 24 damage per second to any enemy I come near after killing someone in phasewalk. With this in mind, I would find these talents to be completely useless besides Phoenix having the chance to not use ammo. So what is the actual damage I can do with these talents, because I'm hoping they do more.


How do I auto equip items into empty inventory slots?

Now that I've started my second character in Diablo 3, constantly opening my inventory to equip items into empty inventory slots has gotten pretty old. I'd rather it be automatic for that initial "I don't want to be naked" need for items. Is there a way to make this process automatic?


Best equipment on lvl 60 all uniques?

Are uniques the best equipment in the lategame or will sets and random equip exceed the top unique equipment?


How to you use the Battle Data

Under the Omake menu where you can view the image gallery, scene and music reply there is an option called Battle Data, when you click on this it has you try and select a save game. i have completed the game on normal and even the final CG with Eruru is shown in my gallery and i can access the Omake Training Level (which is really just another battle map but you can read up on Leaf, the Dev team and kill them) however i can not use any save i have in this Battle Data option, i have saves where you select where to go next, just before battles and in the middle of scenes and none of them are selectable i am wondering how you can use this Battle Data Option


How to increase merchanidising revenue in Football Manager 2014?

I'm playing a game with Steaua Bucharest and my eventual goal is to win the UEFA Champions League. The problem is that I really need to increase my revenues in order to afford the top quality players. Currently, my merchandising revenue is pretty low (around 150k euro per month if I remember correctly). So, what exactly influences the merchandising revenue:   * How do feeder clubs work? Do I only need to find one, or do I need to loan a player from them etc.?   * Does playing friendlies in high population countries like China and India help?   * Does arranging friendlies with top quality teams help? Any tips are welcome.


Where do knights train fastest in The Settlers?

I'm playing the original The Settlers game in DOS. It seems like your knights train up from level 1 to level 5 relatively quickly at the main castle (as I said, _relatively_ ; the game is slow so it's still like an hour). Do they train up at the same speed in storage depots, or is it a bit slower? I see they also train up when they're stationed in large garrisons too, but I think that is definitely slower.


In Call of Duty Elite, what does SPM mean?

In the Call of Duty Elite service, on the Connect tab, it is possible to sort the members of your clan by different stats. One of them is "SPM", which is presumably a X per minute stat. What does it mean? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vkU27.png)


What is this autoexec.cfg, and what does it do?

I see a lot of configurations for Source games(Valve games) using an autoexec.cfg file, and I wonder why it is used instead of the config.cfg that is already in the game folder of each Source game. What is an autoexec.cfg file and what does it do? Furthermore do I have any advantages using that instead of in-game consoles or config.cfg?


How long will StreetPass parties stay on my map?

I've StreetPassed with a few other _Fire Emblem Awakenings_ players, I can shop or battle their parties on my map. I need to earn more money to buy some high level items for sale by one StreetPass party. How long will the StreetPass parties stay on my map?


Do I have to land ships that contains parts I will not have access to, before updating addon?

I'm playing career mode. I have 2 mini-stations at Mun and Minmus. But they contains parts from an add-on that did not have any technology tree entries and I added them as I felt right. Now there is semi-official mod to that add- on, that puts items in tech tree, so I no longer need a custom technology entries. Problem is, if I'll upgrade, some parts will no longer be available to me, and I have them in ships on parking orbits. Do I need to land these ships, or at least take crew hell out of them before I upgrade? Or is it safe to upgrade, and ships will stay intact?


Do you keep dyes permanently?

Once dyes are purchased, does every character you create wear those colors? If so, is it a toggable option?


How can I power level in Payday: The Heist?

I was just given payday the heist last night and several of my buddies are already in the 30s. Is there a good way I could catch up fast?


Can pets and summons be used at the same time?

Can we use pets and summons at the same time? I was thinking of purchasing one, but I don't wanna spend the gils to then find out its not possible.


Portal Keys and Capsules

Can you store more than one of the same key in the same capsule? Providing of course you have enough room etc. I noticed that you can only hold one of the keys, as the portal doesn't give you one if it picks up you already have one. I have a key in my kit as well as in a capsule, I am not sure if I should try adding it to the capsule without losing it. Can anyone clarify that you can store multiple keys in the same capsule?


Does Final Fantasy XIII-2 have a "new game plus" mode?

It's seems pretty clear, between the Live Trigger system (where you can generally only choose one dialogue option), other mutually-exclusive choices, and the talk of monthly DLC that Square-Enix expects people to play through _Final Fantasy XIII-2_ multiple times. But it's not clear, at least to me, whether there's a new game plus option, where you can keep some or all of your original progress as you restart the game: an interview (in Japanese) back in December 2011 supposedly mentioned the mode, but neither the manual nor the official strategy guide mention it, and I can't find a confirmation from anyone who actually played the game that the mode was ever implemented. Is it available, or is it impossible to get 100% completion in any individual play-through due to various decision trees locking certain options out?


How to obtain Hidden Abilities before X and Y?

I know in X and Y you can use Safari Zone and Hordes to obtain hidden abilities. But, before those, how do you get a Hidden Ability?


What do the question marks represent?

What do these question marks represent? How can I see what they are hiding? Obviously I have solved and unlocked the level, but the question marks still remain and leave me with a few question marks above my head. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/XfDci.jpg)


Atomic Bomb vs Nuclear Missile damage

Is there a damage difference between Atomic Bomb (AB) vs Nuclear Missile (NM) damage? I'm up at that stage (rarely) and I'm considering AB purely on the production cost. However, if there is a more-bang-for-your-buck factor here, I may consider NM.


Is it possible to get both Live Trigger rewards in a single play-through?

In _Final Fantasy XIII-2_ , there are "Live Trigger" events where you can select amongst a number of dialog options. Depending on what you do in an area, you get a "good" (non-potion) reward for doing one of two things:   1. Activating a number (usually most or all) of the live triggers   2. Activating the same number of live triggers in (1), but choosing the "funny" option for some subset of them The strategy guide mentions you can go back to most areas to get the live triggers you missed, but it's not clear whether that means just the ones you didn't activate the first time, or if it means you can redo the live triggers and get both rewards: the "serious" reward and the "funny" reward. Is it possible to get both sets of rewards in a single play-through, or does it take multiple play-throughs?


Can an ally kill a creep tumor?

I was playing multiplayer and someone on my team was creeping over expansions, i tried to kill his creep tumor but couldnt. Is it possible?


What formal rules are there around place names in Words with Friends?

So I was playing Words with Friends for iOS, and I thought I was cleverly using up my "Q" without a "U" by playing "Qatar". However my word was rejected. Are there any place names, such as landmarks, cities, countries etc that are allowed in Words with Friends?


My civ icon now asking DX9 or DX11

I had it setup that when I execute CIV 5 that it would load the DirectX 11 version without asking. It is now asking using the following dialogue (note i am also showing how it can create an icon). ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mUCp0.png) I have tried deleting my desktop icon and right clicking to save a Civ 5 DX11 icon to my desktop. How can I get it to load the DX11 without asking (as per the printscreen above. Here is my shortcut string:               "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\         sid meier's civilization v\Launcher.exe" /dx11


How does the magician's hat enhance magic?

![The magician's hat. Wearing this hat enhances your magic.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ezKt6.png) **The magician's hat** is described as " _wearing this hat enhances your magic_ ". How does this work? How exactly does it "enhance my magic"?   related


What are the differences between the normal and the hard mode?

I discovered that Candy box! has a hard mode while searching for Candy box! related stuff:   **http://aniwey.net/candies-hardmode/** **What are the differences between the regular mode and the hard mode?**


How does the Sword of Summoning's "chance of summoning" work?

This answer states that the Sword of Summoning " _has a chance ... to summon a friendly minion [when you kill an opponent] in it's place, which can act as a meat shield to protect you and kill enemies_ ". **How does this work? What is the probability of summoning a friendly minion?**


Mouse grips: How much will I benefit from using a claw or fingertip grip over a palm grip, and is it worth the additional fatigue?

I've been reading about several different ways to use a mouse for gaming, including palm, claw, and fingertip grips. I understand that the claw and fingertip grips allow for more precise movement and faster button presses than the palm grip, but how much of a difference in game-play performance can I expect, as measured by K/D ratios or other similar metrics? Is this worth the additional fatigue?


Is it best to always interrupt people?

Frequently when having conversations with various colorful ( _literally_ ) characters the option appears to interrupt them with either a Paragon or Renegade action. Obviously, I'm a commander with a lot on his plate and don't always want to wait for the other guy to stop yapping. On the other hand, I _do_ want what's best for Earth and jazz, so I want to get the most out of these interactions. It's quite the conundrum, really. Thus the question: **Is it always or almost always better to use the interrupt option as opposed to letting the other person finish talking?** In other words, are the rewards for interrupting always better than those of waiting it out?


Why aren't my entry/exit signals working correctly?

I like to use loops in my train systems to speed up loading and unloading, with multiple platforms at each station. Each loop feeds into the stations and at the end each train feeds back into that loop. I use entry/exit signals on the entrance and block signals on the entrance of each station. The problem I'm running into on this particular station is that the trains aren't following the entry/exit signals the right way. Take a look at this screen shot: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/v82mF.jpg) The train on the far right of the image shouldn't have gone to the left-hand path, which has a red exit signal. It should have gone to the right-hand path which has a green exit signal. Now it is unnecessarily waiting for the other train to finish loading at the platform even though there is an empty one available. What am I doing wrong?


DJ Hero statistics

Does DJ Hero provide statistics regarding the progress of the collectible goals? In other words, is there a way to figure out how many hot starts you have had thus far or how many scratches are still to be completed on the way to the Super Scratchin' achievement?


Does Cut the Rope on iPad support Game Center at all?

As of now with version 1.8 of Cut the Rope HD on iPad, when the app starts, it says "Welcome back, mike", which is the standard greeting of Game Center. But there seems to be no where to be found for the leaderboard and achievements? There is a "Crystal" at the lower left of the corner.... but the top players are "Player8945743578" which doesn't mean a whole lot... Is there some where to be found for the Game Center Leaderboard? Cut the Rope Experiments HD (v.1.4.1) on the other hand, has that, but is hidden in the "Options" screen... which might be slightly out of place because it really isn't an Option item.


Do first person shooters for console typically come with aiming help?

This is a rumour I heard somewhere on the internet I have little trouble in buying: aiming with console controllers does not sound too easy, especially when you need to go for "twitch shots". Is it, however, actually true?


Does anyone have or know of a list of PSN game release dates?

I'm looking for a list of downloadable games (and content) that is coming out on the PSN. Almost all of the lists I have found are for ALL PS3/PSN/Arcade games and it's hard to separate out the PSN games specifically. Any suggestions?


How much health does the tank have?

In some waves of the Mann vs Machine gamemode, a tank slowly rumbles towards you to deliver its own bomb. How much damage does it take to destroy this monstrosity?


Are there any armor and weapon changes for the main characters?

I'm playing Conception 2 and I noticed that I haven't changed my main character or any of the heroine's armor or weaponry... pretty much ever (except when I got the free armor and weapon DLC, but... I mean, does that count?). One of my heroines is pathetically weak in comparison to the others as far as attack power is concerned, so I was hoping to balancing it out with a weapon... but I can't buy weapons in the store and she doesn't seem to have any new armor sets either. I thought that I needed to get the armor from Ruby or Mark in R&D, but the labs don't have quests that give the girls armor. The lab did give me new armor, but it's crappy in comparison to the DLC one. I've never gotten a new set of armor for any of the girls. I was wondering if I was just completely missing some element of the game that allowed them to change weapons? I do all the quests for the lab and guild and I have all of the heroines, plus I am at the end of the fourth labyrinth. Is there just never a change to weaponry and armor in the game? Or is there something I need to do to get them new weaponry/armor?


Will the werewolf's Howl of Terror ability still be useful at higher levels?

I enjoy using the Beast Form ability to run into places like bandit dens and mauling all the bandits. When I do this, I continually use the Howl of Terror to make all hostiles cower, which makes it much easier for my werewolf to maul them all. My question is will this strategy still work as my character progresses in level? I understand, through this link, that by default the ability induces fear in enemies up to lv 25-30. However, this link, suggests that completing the Totems of Hircine quests will allow for the Howl of Terror to work against higher level enemies. What I would like to know, regarding the Werewolf's Howl of Terror ability, is:   * Will it stop working as my level increases and enemies begin to scale to my higher level?   * If the answer to the above question is yes; is there a way that I can increase the strength of the ability so it works on higher level opponents?      * Relating to this question, do the illusion perks Aspect of Terror and Kindred Mage work with the Howl of Terror ability?


How much is the Plan: Staff of Herding worth?

I just got the Plan: Staff of Herding and was wondering what the drop rate was because a friend of mine wants to buy it. I know you can't put it on the auction house, so it's hard to estimate the price. Anyone else know how much it is worth?


How do Dragon Age: Origins Weapon Runes work with damage (fire ice and electric)

While playing Origins, I started thinking about runes, and how they worked on weapons. For example, I have "Maric's Blade" with a +2 damage fire rune. Does that damage come from the weapon's damage (I.E Normal Damage -2 damage +2 Fire Damage) or is it added on? (I.E Normal Damage + 2 Fire Damage) Also, how does this fit in with spells such as frost weapons? My "Maric's Blade" has fire rune, and is also Iced, is there any effect to that (such as canceling out), or do I just deal both Fire and Ice damage?


How can I be more effective in ADOM?

The more I play ADOM, the more I realise there is a pattern in the way I die. It's always in the first dungeon, where I have to find the carpenter, and I will seem to do fine until some monster, different every time, but of no rare type, will come along and start beating me and I for some reason will be unable to even hit it. There is nothing special about these monsters, once a fire beetle killed me, after I had killed 3 beetles before it in the same playthrough, another time a skeleton.... The game just seems to pick a monster and say "right, you are now invincible, go kill the player" and of course, I can do nothing about it, because almost none of the classes I play (all apart from Necromancer, Elementalist, Priest and spellcaster classes in general) can do anything in the first 6 or so levels apart from basic attacks. Just now I was playing a monk, I reached a level where, apparently, I could use "circular kick" but even that I couldn't find out how to do. Not that it would've helped, as I had no way of healing myself in combat. Am I missing something? is there some way to ensure I get through at least the first dungeon without dying stupid deaths every single time?


What happens when I close a gate?

I've gained access to the Historia Crux, and for some gates, there's a "Close Gate" option. If I select it, a fancy animation occurs, but it's not clear what, exactly, it does. What's the difference between a closed gate and an open gate?


What is the best strategy and location to complete the Controlled Fury achievement?

The Controlled Fury achievement requires that you maintain max Fury for five minutes. > **Controlled Fury** Fight with maximum fury for 5 minutes. What is the best strategy to get this achievement? Is there a combination of abilities that makes it easier? Is there a zone I should focus on? It seems like a long time to sit at max Fury.


How do I control the Hellstorm Missile?

How do I accelerate the hellstorm missile in multi-player so that it speeds up like the predator missiles in MW2/MW3? Also, is there a way to control the spread when you break it up or is it just random? I've tried pressing different buttons to accelerate the missile but I usually end up hitting the wrong button and detonating it or running out of time and having to detonate it so that it's actually useful. I'm not very good and don't get to this score streak often so I'd like to make the most of it when I do get it.


How do I increase the number of merchants that come to my hall?

Does the number of merchants that come to my town hall depend on something? like the amount of gold or silver I have? or is it just completely random? Edit: I have three roads going in the cardinal directions. I have 50 gold, 43 silver, and 231 iron. How much more do I need?


Is Waking Mars for Android the whole game?

I'd like to try Waking Mars and noticed that the Android version is half the price of the Linux/Windows/Mac version. Is there a difference between them? Is the game fully playable on Android, e.g. on the Galaxy S3? I haven't managed to find a demo.


Why put staff on bridge/engine room instead of dodge/gun rooms?

What's the purpose of having red shirts on the bridge other than a better response to boarding parties? Would you ever staff them in the bridge instead of one of the gun rooms? Likewise, is there ever a reason to put extra engineers in the engine room instead of the dodge room?


What does this circular icon mean?

Sometimes I get this reward, but I have no idea what it means. ![Power up icon affecting star system](http://i.stack.imgur.com/42j1M.png) Hovering over the icon doesn't reveal a tool-tip.


Alchemy - List of craftable potions with multiple effects

Is there a complete list of the ingredients that can be used to craft potions with multiple effects? I have seen complete lists for ingredients and effects but I would like a smaller list of only ingredient combinations that result in multi-effect potions/poisons. If such a list does not yet exist, I could create it based on the other lists. But first I would need some clarification on what happens if two ingredients share more than two effects, or if they have both a positive and a negative effect. For example, both `Dwarven Oil` and `Taproot` have the exact same effects: Weakness to Magic, Fortify Illusion, Regenerate Magic, and Restore Magicka. When they are combined with Alchemy, does the resulting potion have all four properties (even though one is negative and the rest are positive) and if not what does this result in?


How do I set hotkeys for my favorites?

I can't seem to set my hotkeys on the PS3. I did it once on accident and can't seem to anymore. I believe you're supposed to press left or right on the D-Pad to set it, but that isn't working for me. I'm getting quite annoyed having to actually go into the favorites to switch from two swords to a bow. Sometimes, when I switch back, I have to go into my inventory to manually equip the other sword as one is left unequipped. How can I get my hotkeys working?


How do you trade with merchants?

At first I thought pressing "o" would conclude the trading, been doing this for multiple games. Well in my pursuit to find out why I was losing items and not gaining anything from the caravans I checked the wiki. It explains how it works but it doesn't seem to explain how to conclude your transaction. What am I missing? **How do I conclude my trade with the caravans?**


Drop Dead Dragon

Tootling along to my noble quest,   when a Dragon appears and ruins my jest.   It circles overhead through wind and storm,   Though I'm ready with my bow, and fireball warm.   When I notice, with start,   a second red dot, and out leaps, a little fart.   I run into the trees with a worried waddle,   I look up to find it must have been twaddle.   No sign of enemy or second Dragon,   nought but my horse and burnt old wagon. I shrug and turn to face the beast,   tracking with my bow, he hath not ceased.   As he dives overhead breathing fire and dread.   A clap of thunder and all 'a sudden he's dead. So WTF? * * * In case my excellent poetry was too advanced for you, here's what happened. I encountered a dragon, thought I saw a second, distant (faded) red dot on the compass, It moved quickly so I thought two dragons. I couldn't see it in the sky so I then assumed it was a wolf or something. I focused back on the dragon and as it swooped over it came close to the trees, I was under the trees so i couldn't get a good look, but there was some thunder, and it just dropped dead in front of me. What happened? There was no one else around, maybe a farmer in the house I passed not too long back, but certainly nobody of that kind of power. The dragon definitely had full health too as I got a look when it first came by. Could it have been lightning? Can that even happen? Could the second faint dot I saw have been a second dragon that killed it? Do they fight at all? I don't think it was a dead dragon glitch as I consumed the soul. For the record, my epic bow skills couldn't land either of the shots I got off, so it certainly wasn't me. **Update** > Did you ever see it's health go down or did it just fall over dead. And > where on the map are you? I've seen dragons fly by high level undead areas > before and get themselves killed. Nope, full health, then lost sight for about 10 seconds through the trees, then dead. There was a full screaming death throes animation, fall over and soul consuming. This was not far from the back of Fort Amol, as that's where I was headed for a quest. I didn't see anything else while I was there, in terms of high level creatures, and it was dead directly in front of me so they must have been fairly close. **Update 2**   OK after a short play tonight I've figured that the distant, faint red dot must have been story specific > Alduin As I've just seen it on the compass again but could confirm by sight this time too. So that's that one solved. But do they fight at all? Could he be the one that killed the original dragon? Even accidentally?


What are the respective awards for Ho Boat?

Similar to this question, you again need to make a choice that will give you different rewards in the mission **Ho Boat**. Choosing to give the hos back to Morningstar results in a lump sum of cash, while taking them back to HQ will give you increased cash flow over time. How much are each of these rewards?


Which stats should I add to as an Outlander using Shotguns/Canons?

In Torchlight 2, I am a newbie and have not play Torchlight 1 before. It doesn't seem obvious to me which class should add to which stats like diablo 3 does and the more I play it seems there is a lot of versatility to the weapons any class can use. So my question is this, for a Outlander who just solely wants to use canons or shotgunnes which stats should I invest in? EDIT: I did some research on builds for Outlander and it seems that outlanders can go Focus build as well, its shown here. All in all it has made me damn interested in Torchlight 2 with all the builds you can have for each character.


How can I change my personal information on Blizzard account?

I want to change my Name/Last name on my Blizzard account as, because of some childishness of mine, I didn't put my real name, but a nickname instead (and I used the same nickname on my last name). I looked around and found some information, but not the proper way on how do I do this. Can somebody help me on this one?


Does the Avogadro have to be killed with an EMP for the Tower of Babble

So I've been through watching the videos on YouTube to find out how to do this ball-buster of an achievement. Me and a friend thought we'd try out doing it two player seeing as it's been proven that it's possible. We finally got the Avogadro under the pylon and killed him with the **galvaknuckles** in the hope that he would travel up the pylon and we could continue. But he didn't go up! Does he _have_ to be killed with the EMPs? Are we really expected to repeatedly try again until we get the EMPs out of the box? Seriously? Thanks.


Is there any reward (apart from monetary winnings) for playing dice poker

I've just started playing The Witcher 2, and I've noticed that since the first game the "dice poker" game has been changed from three rounds to one, which pretty much reduces it to pure luck. As such, it isn't much fun. Is there any reason for persevering with it, apart from potential monetary winnings? Any other reward, or any quest or dialogue options opened up?


Is it possible to set a list of items to purchase, then purchase them one by one with 1 key?

Let's explain with a quick example : I would like (if I'm playing Pudge for example) to be able to set a list of the items I will buy (Bottle > Boots > Urn of shadows > etc.) and then by pressing a key (Let's say "b") it would act as follow :   1. Press b : Purchase bottle then switch to the next item (in this case boots)   2. Press b : Purchase boots then switch to next item   3. etc. Every time I press b it would buy the next item on the list. Would such a thing be possible ? If yes : how to achieve it and can I set different lists for different heroes ?


Who are the most foul-mouthed and sexually deviant characters?

I understand that this is an M-rated game and, as such, it was meant to be played by adults. There are a number of characters that use more "colorful" language than other potential comrades. There are even other characters that are more likely to jump in the sack with ol' Shep than others. My question is, if I wanted to choose my companions solely based on their chosen verbiage and sexual advances, **which characters should I avoid to avert as much swearing and sexual deviance as possible?** Once again, I realize there is a dense amount of adult language and content in the game, and said content cannot be avoided completely. I just want to know whom to avoid to minimize the likelihood of these occurrences. _Edit: Total question rewrite!_


Start new career for Band Hero on Wii?

I am borrowing a friend's Wii with their Band Hero game, but it has their name as the "player", and they have unlocked everything in career mode. Is there a way to create my own career without wiping their data, so I can load their user back when I return the Wii? Will this wipe all the records/scores? I tried creating a new rock star, but that just creates one for the current player.


Where is Katy Bowling?

Robert Bowling in Ranger Citadel gives you a quest to deliver a letter to his sister Katy in Rail Nomad. She doesn't seem to be there. Both the bartender and shopkeeper know Robert Bowling (the former mentioning his serket habit), and have conversation entries for Katy Bowling, but those entries just say they don't know who she is. Where is Katy Bowling?


Cant play with friend on Minecraft PE

So we have been able to play the game together for a few days but recently we aren't able to anymore, yes we are on the same network, yes we have the same versions, yes they are both full versions, and yes we have our servers visible, I have an ipod4 and he has an iPad, is it because i used his apple ID to download it?


Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising expansion: Infinite mission play possible?

In Dawn of War II, before the end of the game, you're able to go on any number of side missions to finish leveling up your squad and get shiny new gear rewards and drops from the enemies. However, in the expansion, it's very linear and the amount of missions seems static. I'd love to be able to go back and get all the really cool items for my squad members and mess around with corruption levels, but there doesn't appear to be any random missions once you complete a certain number of them and reach the final one. Is there an "infinite play" in the expansion like in the base game?


Does Skarner's ult override Janna's?

If a Skarner grabs an enemy and runs to the center of an allied Janna ult (which usually pushes enemies away), will it cancel Skarner's ult and push the enemy away or will Skarner still have a solid grab onto the enemy and janna will push everyone else away?


How to make my follower to wear same type of armor as her default, but improved?

Long story short: my loyal follower Lydia is now a Blade. Upon taking her oath, she got full set of Blades armor and it became her default armor meaning it's not seen in her inventory - not even when pickpocketing her. I also got my own full set of Blades armor and being good hearted thane decided to improve it and give to Lydia so she will have better chance surviving the oncoming battles. I improved it all to Epic and gave to her, however she just won't wear it, staying with her default and plain set.   1. The armor rating is **much** better in every piece of armor.   2. If I give her different type of armor with better rate she wear it on spot. So, while it's quite obvious what's causing this issue I have no idea how to "fix" it other than killing her, taking the plain set from her body then revive her with console. So far I managed without console and really hope to keep my hands clean. I went over all answers in this related question and the one suggesting using a mod sounds promising, but prefer to hear someone confirming this mod before installing it. Any ideas? Maybe there is a way to make her resign from the Blades?


Experience; Stay in lane or gank?

Which method grants the best xp for a duo-lane; staying in lane for last-hits while poking an enemy champion down, or running to another lane (Such as mid) to gank and try to get the champion kill for xp? Should I focus more on sustainability early game to get the extra minion experience or should I focus some glass-cannoning to try to pick up an early kill for the experience advantage? (Assume you have to return to base immediately after the kill, so you don't get minion xp afterwards)


Champion Selection (With Randoms) What should I do?

When I go into solo-queue I get paired with a number of randoms who insta-lock their characters like they don't know how to play anyone else... I usually try to pick based on what the team needs, but I was wondering if I should communicate more with the team before-hand so that I know what is going through their minds when they choose their champions. For example, say you're sitting in Champ Select and you have an AP mid, a bot support, a strong AD tank top and a Tristana. Seeing that the group may need more magic damage, you lock in a strong AP champion. After the loading screen and everyone is their lanes, the Tristana says "ap trist" and the support turned out to be playing "ap carry Lulu." So, now your team has 4 AP champions, the enemy stacks MR and focuses your solo top. gg wp. Should I communicate with team more or start playing hybrid champs to adapt to any situation or should I just abandon all hope and get together a strong pre- made group?


Calling MIA / SS

What is the best way to tell your team that your laning opponent(s) is missing? Should blue-ping the map that leads towards them, yellow-ping (Fall back) on top of them? Should you stop for a moment to type [lane] mia/ss or care [lane]? Should you say which champ is missing? I want to make sure that my team knows that my lane is empty and that they could be in danger, but I don't want to become a pest pinging the map constantly when Twitch wants to stealth either. Assume that voice-chatting programs are unavailable. What is the general method that most players know and use?


How is Market Value of players calculated in Fifa 2012?

In Fifa 2012 (iOS edition at least) the career mode allows one to buy and sell players. Each player has an associated market value. How are these values calculated? (I assume it is somehow related to performance and such...but as a manager, I should be able to get an accurate understanding of the calculation. The app is woefully under documented.) When buying a player, I want to make a reasonable offer, but not overdo it. If current value is 150,000 with 1000 per Game, what is a good counter offer? What would be the new offer's equivalent market value be?


Can I get a document back after I have returned it?

After approving a migrant worker's passport and returning it to them, I realized that it was expired. I still have their work ticket, which appears valid. Is there any way to deny them entry to the country at this point?


Is the Infiniti-Lift in Tiny Death Star worth the bux?

I have 60 floors in TDS and bought the Ultra-Lift (tips x4) many moons ago. However, I'm now unsure whether saving 499 bux for the Infini-Lift (tips x5) is worth it. Has anyone bought it already? Does it really make much of a difference or is using the bux to make more credits a better use of them?


Is there any reason to delay when you open battlepacks?

I know that opening battlepacks early can be useful if they contain XP boosts during a time when you are playing a lot, but is there ever a reason to wait? Do attachments in battlepacks bear any relationship to which weapons you have/haven't unlocked?


How do I use the radio operator?

While playing the single player USA mission "Philippines" I encountered an issue. I fielded a radio operator that cost 400MP (quite a lot for defense) but I didn't seem to understand how it works. I thought it would call in off map artillery or naval fire support but I couldn't figure out how to do anything with it. There are no extra options like "call in X support", there are only the normal infantry actions. **How do you use the radio operator, and what do they do?**


Can you remove a level?

I have several levels that only generate small amounts of money compared to others. Is there a way to get rid of them entirely?


Hard to find quests in The Rift

Not being able to finish The Rift quest achievement has been bothering me. Missing it by one quest, I was content chalking this up to being an incorrect count. Well until recently, I came across a group of thugs harassing a noble in Wayrest. After killing the thugs, I was given a quest item that started a chain of quests. I remember this also happening in Bleackrock, in a less similar situation. Which brings me to my question, are there any less then obvious quests in The Rift. More specifically, what are the locations of quests with no indicators.


How do I brew an X potion?

The instructions are: > The X potion is a legend. It is said   >  that whoever manage to brew it and drink it would travel to a place where > no one have been before.   >   >  I don't know if this potion is just a legend or not, but I will write in > this book everything I know about it.   >   >  The X potion is mentioned in many old legends and alchemy books. Here's a   >  summary of the informations which may   >  help you to brew it. Good luck!   >   >  - It is said that 5 steps are necessary to brew the X potion.   >   >  - It is said that no lollipops are   >  required, except for one of the steps.   >   >  - It is said that, unlike for other   >  potions, you can't brew multiple X   >  potions at once.   >  quoted when it comes to the X potion : On the first day,   >  it gave birth to the very first Sweet. But it was cold outside.   >   >  On the second day,   >  it gave the Sweet a father.   >  But it was cold outside.   >   >  On the third day,   >  it gave the Sweet a brother.   >  But it was cold outside.   >   >  On the fourth day,   >  it gave the Sweet a friend.   >  But it was cold outside.   >   >  On the fifth day,   >  it gave the Sweet a lover,   >  and it may sound simple or silly,   >  but now the Sweet was happy,   >  and it was hot outside.


Which weapon has the highest dps?

I have a choice currently between the troll bludgeon (12-16 damage, slow) or my silver sword (7 damage, medium speed). Which has a higher average dps?


What is the answer to the squirrel and the yellow hat riddle?

"Under a full moon, I throw a yellow hat into the red sea. What happens to the yellow hat?" I don't get it.


Where did my Candy Box 2 save go?

I closed my candy box tab and when i opened the game again it was at the start again! how can I stop this from happening, i am using chrome on mac. is there any way to get my save back?


What are the Bunkers & Badasses event class mods?

To celebrate the release of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dungeon Keep, Gearbox put out a series of special SHiFT codes which grant special class mods to the player. Since class mods gained by SHiFT codes are tied to the level of the first character loaded after redeeming the code, I've been a bit apprehensive about when or if I want to claim the codes. It would really help me out if I could know exactly what the class mods do, and what the range of their bonuses are. Unfortunately, I've had a hard time finding even so much as their names in online searches. Does anyone have a list of the names of these mods? Ideally, I'd also like to know their minimum and maximum stats. But the names alone should be enough to help search for the stats.


Are there differences between the SOE L4 mission agents?

Are the new sister's of eve level 4 mission agents that were recently released similar to the Osmon L4 agent in the missions they give, or are the rats' factions different? I fly a nightmare usually so if there's some missions that are more laser friendly then I'm definitely interested in moving there from Osmon.


What does the + mean

I have some items with item mods that are basically just [skill name]+ but no idea what that means. Example, I have 1 helmet with **Roar+** and another with **Stone Throw+**. I'd imagine the + means the skill is boosted but I'd like to know exactly what it is boosting. At first I would assume something like damage, but Roar skill does not seem to deal damage so I'm unsure why this item mod is useful.


Is there any way to win without relying on science?

In Civilization V I've noticed that pretty much whatever you do in game, the main way to win is always by having more science / technology than the AI. I'm really interested however in trying a game where I don't focus as much on science and focus mostly on either being diplomatic or religious towards other countries. Is it possible to win without focusing the majority of your civilization into science? That and without waging any wars against any civilizations while still outgrowing them? EDIT: Forgot to mention I don't have the Brave New World expansion pack, I only have what's in the Gold version of Civilization V.


How can I turn off animals in creative mode?

Is there a way to turn off animals in creative mode in minecraft? I have world edit installed.


Why don't my tamed cats teleport to me?

I remember that in old versions of Minecraft tamed wolves teleported to me when they were too far away. Now I have problems getting cats through the Nether: they won't teleport to the Nether (and that's fine) _nor_ they will teleport to me once I'm back to the overworld, like wolves used to do IIRC. Is this normal cat behaviour? Is this normal behaviour for all tamed beasts now? Or are they somehow bugged? **(obviously they are not in sitting stance)** Can I bring my cats with me, other than travelling solely via overworld? _(ps: we're talking about multiplayer here, just in case there still are differences with the single player)_


What bonuses are related to friendship?

If you battle with your pokemon, you increase your friendship with that pokemon. It wouldn't make sense to have a feature like that if it didn't change anything, but if I ever knew what bonus you got when gaining your pokemons' trust, I've forgotten. What bonuses are gained when you gain the trust of your pokemon, by battling and training them?


Why does Zilean hate armored bears (Volibear)?

When I play as Volibear and at the other team has a Zilean, both champs get a buff. Volibear gets: > Chronokeeper Hater: "Not even Zilean could keep an armored bear out of the > League of Legends". While Zilean gets: > Armored Bear Hater icon with the text: "In my day, we would never have > allowed an armored bear into the League of Legends." What are these buffs referring to?


Is there a term for maps you have to explore to reveal?

I remember an old Sega or Nintendo castle game where the whole board was black and in order to see the overview of the level you had to move your guy around and "discover" it square by square. Could anyone either a) cite games that use this technique or b) give an indication as to what this technique might be called?


Should Alistar be getting kills?

Alistar is one of my main champs, but I notice that I almost never kill anyone with him. Just one or two by luck, so I normally build myself as tank. Is there any build or anything that can help me? Or is it impossible? Even if I can't be a super killing machine I would like to make more damage.


How to delete old DotA 2 item builds created before the guide system?

With the patch from 20 February the new guide system is online which provides skill builds and item builds. I have been using the online tool to create those builds, but my old itembuilds saved in `\Steam\userdata\XXX\570\remote\itembuilds` are still there and cannot be deleted. Moreover when I want to pick one of my custom guides these item builds are still suggested. Is there any way to safely delete those?


Turtle beach X12 making a subtle HISSING sound

I just bought a Turtle Beach X12 headset, and plugged it into my TV's audio out port (Red and white RCA connector). When I plugged the USB power into the Xbox, I could now a hear a subtle hissing sound in the background. This is when nothing is turned on. When I turn on the TV and/or the Xbox, I get good sound from the headset, but the hissing is still there. Any idea on how to fix this? Or is it just a common issue with USB powered headsets? UPDATE: I just unplugged everything, and took the headset to my computer and plugged in ONLY the USB cable (no speaker or mic cable was connected), and got the hissing noise. So whatever this hissing noise is, it's the USB power causing it.


What are the chances that a Mosquito/ Mosquito Swarm will come out of the bushes?

In Runescape what are the chances that a Mosquito/ Mosquito Swarm will come out of the bushes on the Karamja clean-up mini-game?


Pokewalker Quiet Cave?

I am trying to unlock the Quiet Cave, and I would like to know if the amount of watts collected to unlock it are overall, or in one sitting. And, do watts collected before the National Pokedex count towards it.


Advantages and Disadvantages of being a woman in Mount and Blade: Warband

I would like to know if there are any advantages or more disadvantages of being a woman in Mount and Blade warband. I know for example you need more points to become vassal (i believe its called) and you need more points to get a fiev. Now i also know its harder to become an actual king. Are there any advantages of being a woman?


Nettlebane lost due to clipping bug

I just killed the hagraven at Orphan's Rock after a hairy fight. Now I can't loot Nettlebane because when she died she clipped through the ground and her body disappeared. Is there any solution to this? Can you summon an item by console command?


Level difference in co-op campaign in Destiny?

How will level differences be resolved, if at all, when playing with friends in Destiny? In particular:   * Can I play a mission again with a friend, even though I'm higher level than him? Say I'm level 6, he's level 2 (just started), can I play one of the first missions together with him or will I be locked out?   * Will there be penalties for me/him because of the level difference?   * Is there a mentoring system in place that scales one of us to the level of the other (or similar)? Or is this perhaps just not a good idea in Destiny?


I constantly die

It's probably me that's doing something wrong since most players say this game is too easy, but I just can't seem to handle it. I'm playing as Zero at level 5, and I have died like ten times to packs of Bullymongs. Even if get a headshot, it maybe chips away 30% of health, and then I get swamped by 4 or 5 others. Trying to shoot them with my pistol hardly does any damage and one hit pretty much removes my shield, even the monsters that are below me in health. Using the decoy skill doesn't help much either. I've done all the side missions I can find and none of the shops have any better weapons to buy. Either I'm doing something seriously wrong or the game balance is absolutely bonkers. How can I beat a group of monsters that completely swarms me?


How does the "Fully Loaded" ace work?

The description for the "Fully Loaded" perk says "Enemies drop 75% more ammunition". Does that mean:   * If my buddy, who has the Fully Loaded perk, kills someone, I can get 75% more ammo by picking up his drops?   * The player with the perk picks up 75% more ammo than they ordinarily would when picking up ammo drops, but there is no effect for me, if I don't have the perk?


Tips for 40+ and DLC?

I've been playing this with my girlfriend and it was really fun up to about level 35. We got some of the DLCs but find that all of them don't quite scale properly. We were kicking ass the entire time up until now. We have been using purple or better weapons from the golden key chest. We make sure to slag things as well. I play as a commando and she plays as a siren. We can barely scratch badasses and they take tons and tons of ammo to take down. Any tips or advice?


Inserting items into Writing Desk

I'm not sure how Forge handles the relation between block side and inventory slots, but I would like to auto-refill my Writing Desk, that is, insert paper and ink vials and retrieve empty vials. However, it doesn't matter what side (of the 10 available, two blocks wide), I can only insert the paper. I would like to know what is the side connected to the ink vials inventory slot for this block, and also, if possible, how can I easily determine that for any given block. Finally if there is no association, is there any other way to auto refill my desk?


Can I have a summary of The Halo story up to Halo 3?

I have just purchased Halo 3 and I would like to know the story up to it so that I can play the campaign and understand what is going on.


I've done the University. What now?

I'm quite new to EvE; I played the trial about month ago and just yesterday decided to have another go, so I bought a month. I've finished all the intro-y missions at the University I was part of and now I'm kinda at a loss for what to do... I've just been floating around mining near the uni and storing it all up. I thought about joinning a corp, but I'm not sure I'm commited enough to it yet. Any suggestions on what I should try to break me in?


How do I get my chests in Minecraft to face the way I want?

While making a storage room for all my mined cobblestone from my quarry, I came across a rather _cosmetic_ problem with my chests: not all of them face me.   ![my chests](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jLxr2.png) I realized that chests only face towards me when they have a block blocking it from behind, but it is rather ugly:   ![chest with ugly dirt block behind](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iusWh.png) So, how do I make them all face me? Is it possible to do it without placing a solid block behind it? **EDIT:** Just FYI, they will turn back when I remove the block behind it.


What's the easiest setup for soloing Baldur's Gate 2?

I've looked around and there seem to be some very old sources (unsurprisingly) regarding decent setups for soloing BG2. Surprisingly however, they are all different. Has anyone done one, or preferably more than one and can give some advice on what's best? Here are some guides I've read: Kensai/Mage (looks promising) Bard or Thief Sorcerer or Thief


Is it worth it to have resilience for rogues when fighing healers?

I play on 4.0.6 and I noticed that in a 1v1 vs healers, if I don't kill them in the time period of stuns/silences they manage to get a heal (especially paladins). After the heal, I will most likely not be able to kill them. They can then slowly kill me as a I recuperate. So my question is: Is it a better idea to change some of my PvP items that give resilience with some PvE items that don't give resilience but other stats that improve my damage (such as hit rating, etc.), since if I don't kill them within the crowd control time I'm done for anyway.


What is the objective for League of Legends? Are there Quests?

Been wanting to play but I don't know if its worth playing. What is the objective of the game?


Playing Diablo 3 and WoW behind a DD-WRT router

My roommates and I like to play Diablo III and World of Warcraft at the same time, but we experience frequent disconnects. If one of the machines is in the DMZ on the router it doesn't disconnect when the other two do. I've turned the router firewall off and this does nothing to help. Any ideas? Can I just forward all the appropriate ports to ALL of the computers? If I plug straight into the modem I do not experience disconnects. Router model: FR-300RTR (rebranded d-link) Router firmware: DD-WRT c24-sp2 Router firewall: off UPnP: on dmz: off manual port forwarding: off All machines are running windows 7


What can I do to avoid fighting Whiterun?

So I've joined the Stormcloaks because these Imperial guys kept attacking me. Now Stormcloaks want to attack Whiterun but I like Whiterun. What do I do? Turns out Whiterun likes Imperials... Hmm..


Does Life on Hit apply to damage dealt by Thorns?

There is a question about whether Life Steal applies to damage dealt by Thorns. I'm asking about whether Life on Hit applies to damage dealt by Thorns. These two are different: Life Steal is "X% of Damage Dealt is Converted to Life." Life on Hit is "Each Hit Adds X Life". This question How does life on hit work? does not say anything about Thorns. So, here is my question.


Refusing friend's declaration of war

So I'm friends with Spain. She says she wants to go to war with England. I say give me 10 turns to stall her. I don't really want to fight England right now, but I don't want to make her 'unfriend' me. When 10 turns are up, is there any impact to telling Spain 'Sorry, I changed my mind'?


Damage modifiers in Diablo 3 items?

I just realized items **very** similar to this-item-which-does-not-fit-my- wizard are up for sale on the AH for 10 to 20 million gold (and only 2 out there, filtering by 96 dex, 14 attack speed, and 9 minimum damage). ![Rare Ring; +9 Minimum Damage; +9 Maximum Damage; +96 Dexterity; +43 Vitality; Attack Speed Increased by 14%](http://i.stack.imgur.com/S7BJN.png) This got me _(desperately interested in selling it)_ wondering about the difference between damage modifiers, since I saw a similar item, that instead of having "+9 min/+9 max" had "+16-31 damage"... ![Rare Ring; +16-31 Damage; +47 Strength; +49 Dexterity; +54 Vitality; +27 Lightning Resistance; Attack Speed Increased by 14%](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ocyHX.png) Is this the same only syntactically different? If so, why is this happening? If not, what is going on, why are some properties so similar and yet different? Also the AH doesn't let me look for +min-max damage modifiers nor by Maximum Damage, and to search for Minimum Damage I have to use an option that's not very clearly indicative of this (Bonus Minimum Physical Damage) Also, I don't understand the minimum-maximum values altogether, for instance in off-hand items (sources or mojos always seem to have damage), it looks like maximum damage doesn't do a thing. I wouldn't normally care about this but now that I've been paying more attention to the auction house, in order to price correctly items I sell and to buy items at bargain prices or even fair prices, this is a very important thing to grasp, since you don't have the +- damage/vitality/protection calculator that's offered in-game.


What is the minimum bid in the Auction House?

> **Note: Question is outdated due to the closure of the Auction House** I have noticed often when going to bid on an item, the minimum bid is some seemingly arbitrary number. I currently can't even bid on an item, even though I have more gold than the current bid, because I don't meet this limit. It would also be nice to know how this limit is picked because I might be able to strategically take advantage of it when determining my max bid to know what someone else might have to bid in order to win the item from me.


How do I know what progress will be lost by changing my quest?

I am currently stuck in Act II Inferno and sometimes I try to get further in the story. Recently I killed Zoltun Kulle and talked to everybody quest related afterwards. Then a friend asked me if I could help him in Act I, so I switched my quest. When I came back to my game, the last available quest was "The Soulstone Chamber", so I had to kill Kulle again. Now I am at the last quest for Act II where I have to kill the lord of lies. I am stuck and want to farm for better equipment, but I do not want to do everything all over again. So basically what I am asking is: When will quests be really finished, so that I can switch quests and never do the last one again?


iPad Sonic Racing - how do I accelerate at the start of the race?

In Sonic and the Sega All-Stars Racing (iPad port. Oh, well, probably technically iOs port), you cannot "accelerate" - the game does that for you automatically. At the same time, when I time-race, I can see the "ghost" version of myself takes off at the beginning of the race. I did a bit of reading, and found that in the console versions of the game you can "accelerate" at the start if you hold the accelerate button at the start of the race. Is there some alternative to do this on the iPad?


Can't find the lord I need to talk to in Mount & Blade. Where is he?

I'm stuck. I'm in Curaw and I need to speak to Lord Naldera but he's not in the castle. Where should I find this Lord and in general the Lord?


What is the most powerful Jets'n'Guns weapon that can be used with rotary cage?

I'm a heavy user of the _Rotary Cage_ and like to aim a bit instead of just blasting. The biggest guns such as _Chronitron Rifle_ , _Tesla devastator_ and the big laser just shoot straight forward. What is the biggest gun that can also be turned?


What are the different currency types?

I would like to know more about the different kinds of currency in World of Warcraft. Can anyone please tell me what the different types of currency are and what they're used for?


How do I fill my Empty Vessels?

I'm enjoying Darksiders, and I'm definitely understanding why some folks compare it to Legend of Zelda. In Zelda, you can fill up your bottles with Milk, Potion, or Fairies, and in Darksiders, it appears you're able to do the same with your Empty Vessels (though less Milk and more Souls, probably). However, I've yet to actually find out how to do so. The Empty Vessels can't be used directly (like one might equip a bottle in a Zelda game) so I'm at a bit of a loss. How can you fill an Empty Vessel with Revive, Life Essence, Wrath, or Chaos (etc)?


At what level of an enemy will a horse run away instead of attacking?

I have noticed that horses will attack some less-strong enemies but will run away from other enemies, especially dragons. What level does an enemy have to be in order for a horse to run away instead of attacking?


Can the Samur Eye be Painted?

I have a Samur Eye, I and don't know if I can paint it. The TF2 wiki does not help me. Can I paint it? If I can, what types of paint can be used (team paint, normal paint, ect, ect).


Does every enemy type have the possibility of being elite?

I've been playing a lot of Diablo 3 lately. I've noticed that some enemies seem more likely to have elite counterparts than others. For example, in Act 1 there seem to be a lot of goat men elites and champions whereas I have never seen any tree elites or champions. Does every enemy have an elite counterpart? Are some just more likely than others based on location? If not, which kinds of enemies aren't ever seen in game as elite?


Will a horse level up with you?

In Skyrim, does your horse gain level with you or does it always stay at a fixed level? If it gain levels, what are the benefits?


How long does the vision from a scan last in Starcraft 2? How many real-time seconds does it last at "Faster" game speed?


Using the map item on Minecraft XBox 360

The XBox 360 version of Minecraft gives you a map at the beginning of the game. How does this map work? Does it work the same as the PC version?   * How many game blocks make up a map pixel?   * How big is the map/world?   * What does each color represent?   * How is it oriented?   * Is there any way to determine an approximate map location from (X, Z) coordinates?   (The XBox version currently has no way to get the coordinates of your current location, although it has been confirmed that this is coming in the first update.)


How do I get to 100% in Gran Turismo 2?

I have trophies showing for all of the main races, all of the maker races, and I've got the red-circle in all of the "arcade mode" races, but I'm still at only 96.86%. What do I need to do for the last 3.14%?


Can I go offline after starting a game that needs Games for  Windows Live?

I am planing to play `Batman Arkham City` or `Fable III` on a trip by train on my laptop. Both are `Games for Windows Live` games. The games already have save games that I would like to continue playing. I have mobile UMTS USB stick, that allows me to connect to the internet, but I'm afraid this won't hold the connection while going 150 km/h :) Can I safely disconnect from the Internet after I started the game or do these games require to be always on (will it affect my ability to save a game, gain achievements)?


Where can I find a hunting cabin?

I'm trying to complete "The Hunting Society" mission. The goal is to "visit one of the hunting cabins in the Frontier", but I can't find any. There don't seem to be any marked on the map. Where are these cabins?


How do I work out how many Gems are needed to rush build an upgrade?

I know the number of gems required to instantly finish building/upgrading is determined on time. I was wondering if there was a formula for working out how many gems are required to instantly finish building an upgrade without having to click on the building itself (so by just looking at the timer that's above it) or before I go to build/upgrade.


Flying press damage calculation in Pokemon XY

So I suppose I got this question because I'm not too familiar with how Flying Press works, so say I use it against a pokemon that's weak against both Flying and Fighting (whatever combination it may be, and it may not even exist). Would this apply BOTH super effective? So would it be a 4x + 1.5x from fighting STAB?


How can I clear Steam achievements for Portal 2?

My brother has played Portal 2 on my account and got a decent chunk of the achievements without specifically trying for them. Shamefully, I haven't yet played it, but I want to of course. I really enjoyed getting all the achievements in the first game and want to try for them in the second, but I want the regular Steam alerts to show up when I get one so that I know for sure that I got it. Naturally, this won't happen for any achievements that my brother already got. Thus my question: Can I clear Steam achievements (set them all back to unachieved), so that I'll get alerts and be able to track them properly? I know I can clear the game progress that's saved via Steam Cloud but I don't want to do that since it would destroy my brother's progress, and I know there are some issues syncing the achievements between the game and Steam anyways.


Is there any way to turn off the synchronizing of save games?

When Might & Magic: Heroes VI is closed, Ubisoft's Uplay service pops up a window that says "Synchronizing Save Games", which takes a very long time to complete and often fails without any obvious reason. For some time I just accepted the delay as an annoying penalty for legally obtaining my copy of the game. For the past two nights, the synchronizing has failed every time it occurs, and it is also attempting (and failing) to synchronize whenever I start the game, adding to the delay and my frustration. However, even with the synchronizing failing, I am still able to access my campaign save games and play through them, so it appears that I am connecting to the service properly. Since the synchronizing does not appear to be working, nor does it appear to be providing me with any benefit, is there some way to turn it off and still play online?


A particular lever in Myst's Channelwood appears to not be working

In Channelwood in Myst a particular lever doesn't appear to be working. The explanation for my problem contains a spoiler, so I've hidden the text below: > There is a lever on the second level in one of the huts. I pressed it and > saw something happen across the way next to the spiral staircase. But > navigating back to the spiral staircase (still on the 2nd level), nothing > appears to change. But consulting hints and walkthroughs, everything says > the pressing that lever is supposed to open the door in front of the spiral > staircase. I tried going back and pressing it again just in case I > accidentally double-pressed the first time or something, but the door never > opens. Am I missing a key step here? Or could this be or is this a known bug? I'm playing Myst on the iPhone in case that makes any difference. I don't believe it should, since the content of the game should not be any different.


Lost one scavenger bot when I started a New Game+ at 'Impossible' difficulty - How do I fix or avoid this?

After finishing the game with a total of three scavenger bots, I started a New Game+ at 'Impossible' difficulty. However, I only got two scavenger bots at the start. I already got to the part of the game where I get my "first" scavenger bot if in a New Game (Chapter 5), but I still had a total of two scavenger bots after that. **Is this by design if playing at 'Impossible' difficulty or is it a bug?** If by design, will I get another scavenger bot at a later part of the game? If it's a bug, how do I avoid it when starting a New Game+? And is there a way to fix it? * * * EDIT:   There are speculations that this is a bug and is caused by not collecting all scavenger bots before finishing the game: [1] [2]. Anyone know where the last bench accessible in the game is (so the player won't drop a scavenger bot after retrieving all bots from that last bench, avoiding this bug)? Does anyone know if restarting a chapter from a finished New Game save may somehow fix this?


Reinstalled Starcraft 2 (new system), lost my achievements

I recently changed my system drive (C:) and did a clean Windows (8) reinstall. When I reinstalled Starcraft 2 (which I hadn't been playing for quite a long while), the game asked me to create a new character and start a new campaign. Therefore, all my achievements, progress and saved games don't appear any more in the game. From what I read, those informations are stored locally, in the "My Documents" folder. Both in my previous and current config, I have set Windows to store this folder on another drive (D:), so this folder hasn't been erased when I reinstalled Windows, and all my data form my previous SC2 install is still there: I can see the folder of my previous character (and it's 500MB worth of data), but for some reason the game ignores this folder and creates a new, empty profile. I also have a backup of this folder somewhere else, so I tried uninstalling SC2 (with the option to erase local saved data), restoring this folder from the backup and reinstalling SC2, but it didn't change anything. When I log in, I still access my new, empty character. How do I force the game to use my old character ? (I also still have access to my entire old C: drive, if that helps.) ( **Edit:** I tried to ask this question on the battlenet forums (http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/13438/), but it says I have a "trial account" and must upgrade to a full account in order to create a forum thread. I don't even know what this means...) ( **Edit 2: problem solved.** See my answer below.) ( **Edit 3:** see the accepted answer for the real explanation of the problem, though. ^^)


Approximately how rare are (!!!) bushes on the Pokewalker?

Related to this question, roughly how rare are (!!!) bushes? I have the required number of steps and I've encountered around eight (!!) bushes, and spent around 2000W on Poke Radar turns, but haven't seen a single (!!!) bush.


Does golden chest disappear after using a key on a character?

I have read somewhere that you cannot use a key a second time on the same character ie. you use it, boom, golden chest disappears for that character forever. Is this really true? Sorry if this question is a bit too less informative.


Is it really possible to find Group A Pokemon on a (!!) bush with the Pokewalker?

According to Bulbapedia, when you uncover a (!!) bush on the Pokewalker, you can find either a Group B Pokemon or a Group A Pokemon for that route, while a (!!!) bush always gives you a Group A Pokemon. For example, on Yellow Forest a Group B Pokemon are Pikachu with Flail and Pikachu with Volt Tackle, while the Group A Pokemon are Pikachu with Surf and Pikachu with Fly. However, I've caught about six Pikachu now from (!!) bushes and they're all Group B (Pikachu with Volt Tackle). I haven't seen a single (!!!) bush, either. **Can a (!!) bush really produce a Group A Pokemon**?


Which specialization, Magic or Stealth, can give a stealth assassin better advantage in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?

In Oblivion, when you create a custom class, you need to choose a specialization from Combat/Magic/Stealth. I saw a website recommend Magic for a stealth assassin. How does that give a stealth player a better advantage than a Stealth specialization does?


How can I give items to a friend in my party?

I know item drops are unique to players, and whatever drops drops for your eyes only. However, I was able to drop an item from my inventory and a friend saw it and picked it up.   Does this confirm that whatever I drop is no longer for me only? Do I have to be aware that people in my party can "steal" items I drop? What are other, more secure, ways to give an item to a friend? Can I send it to them without the need for our characters to be standing next to each other? What about items I place in containers? Are they also visible to my whole party?


Do books serve any purpose?

Do the books that I've been randomly looting off bookshelves serve any purpose other then reading for the lore and then selling? How about random invoices, tattered documents, letters, etc?


How do I connect with my friend in Minecraft Mac

Me and my friend both live in different countries. My friend lives in Australia and I live in the UK. Can we connect to the same Minecraft (Mac) world without going to a visit?


Where can I unload my ill-gotten goods?

Being the greedy thief that I am, I've plundered the citizens of Gorhart and grabbed just about everything that isn't nailed down. However, they must brand their initials into everything there, because none of the shopkeepers in Gorhart will buy my stolen goods. In general, what types of merchants will purchase my stolen goods, and more specifically, where's the first place in the game that will let me offload them?


What does the level 3 boss say?

At the end of level 3 of this classic arcade game you fight the green ninja, a boss who can split into multiple copies of himself. Before he does this, he says.. something. Does anyone know what he says? (and preferably an English translation, as my Japanese is a little rusty)


How do I get better gems?

So I found this gem, it's cool and all, but it just doesn't have that oomph I'm looking for. How can I upgrade it? Or failing that, what can I do with it that will help me to get a more powerful gem?


Do I have to return to daggers I found for the quest Shine and Shadow?

I'm on a quest to find some artifacts for a guy named Avicenn. He wanted me to find Shine and Shadow. Well, I found them and not only are they artifacts but they are a pair of _freakin' awesome_ daggers that are incredibly better then what I'm using. I don't want to just ignore the guy (mostly because I hate having unfinished quests in my log) but I really don't want to give them up. When I return to Avicenn, is there an option for keeping them? Fight him? Pay him off?


How do I effectively use the market gardener?

I know the best loadout: Rocket Jumper, B.A.S.E Jumper, Market Gardener (duh). But what are the best ways to approach someone? What angle?


How can I get the second Ice Beam in Norfair after getting the first Ice Beam from Brinstar and the Wave Beam from Norfair? (Metroid NES)

So, when the `Justin Bailey` code is used, you start out with a very cool Ice Beam/Wave Beam combination weapon. I wanted to accomplish this during a normal campaign, so I collected the first Ice Beam in Brinstar, then went down to Norfair and collected the Boots, Screw Attack, and Wave Beam. I then went to collect the other Ice Beam, but it appears that the only way to actually get to the Ice Beam is to already have collected it. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ty7FY.png) I could freeze the Squeept (circled purple guy), land on him, and them bomb my way to the left, but without the Ice Beam, I'm stuck. So then I tried to approach it from the other side: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9eHXX.png) Except that you can't actually get through, you can bomb away the metal floor, but once there, you can't get through the purple wall, it doesn't open up. So, **from my current position of having the Ice Beam from Brinstar and the Wave Beam, is there any way to pick up the second Ice Beam?** If I head straight to Norfair from the beginning without getting the Ice Beam from Brinstar, that would work, but Norfair would be pretty difficult to navigate without the Ice Beam, not to mention there may be other parts of Norfair on my way to the Wave Beam that are not navigable without the Ice Beam. EDIT: I don't think the room directly to the left of the Boots would be passable without the Ice Beam: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/D2bSP.png)


How fat is this dwarf?

According to the wiki's page on weapons and size, dwarves must meet a certain minimum body size before they are capable of wielding many weapon types. This has thrown an entirely new, unexpected level of complexity into forming a militia, as the only references to a dwarf's size I can find are limited to vague adjectives such as "large", "thin", or "massive". **How can I precisely determine the size of my dwarves** so I can draft the most effective servicedwarves? I'm not averse to using external methods such as DFHack.


How can I infuse both Pack Mentality and Strength +35% into my red chocobo?

I'm trying to infuse my red chocobo with both _Pack Mentality_ and _Strength +35%_ , but I infused it with _Pack Mentality_ before infusing it with _Strength +35%_ from a Tonberry. Here's my red chocobo's current abilities (RL = red locked, YL = yellow locked):   * RL: Stagger Maintenance II *   * YL: Feral Speed II *   * Role Resonance *   * Item Collector    * Resist Deshell: +66%    * Resist Ice: +45%    * Resist Fire: +45%   * Critical: Bravery    * Resist Deprotect: +44%    * Pack Mentality * I marked those I do want to stick with an asterisk, the rest are totally negotiable, as long as I can get the _Strength +35%_ ability on the list. Did I screw up my red chocobo?


Façade on Windows 7

I downloaded Façade from official site. But it seems it doesn't work properly on Windows 7. How can I run it seamlessly on Windows 7 (32-bit)? Problem: They stop talking at the beggining of the game. They don't respond anything. Game stuck there. I can move, walk but Grace and Trip don't respond anything. Maybe it's not about Windows 7. Maybe it's game's bug or something. I googled and see another people who encounter this problem. But I cannot find any solution.


Boston Brawler - Sailor

I'm trying to defeat the sailor for the Boston Brawler series of missions and it's straight up impossible. I can't even touch him. You fight on a ship and after disposing of his lackies your are left with him and he is impossible to hit. Every punch he blocks and if I block him, he blocks my counter. I've seen on the internet the suggestion of using smoke bombs, but I can't. Apparently you can't access your weapons in the fight. I've also seen a suggestion about if you block him near a chair or table he will be damaged, but there is nothing on the ship like that and he won't follow you off the ship! So what are you actually supposed to do here?!? Playing on PC, console versions might have been different (I'm assuming the other suggestions work on console).


What bonuses are gotten from Mass Effect: Infiltrator?

I recently got Mass Effect: Infiltrator, Mainly waiting for ME3 to come out, I haven't completed it yet, nor do I have ME3, but I would like to know what weapons you get from beating the campaign.... I know about the Intel (as it is mentioned everywhere I look). However when I look for information on the 'exclusive weapons' all I can find is that there are some ... not which ones they are. I'm not looking for a detailed description, heck I would settle for "You get a sniper rifle", I just wanna know more than what I currently do.... Can someone help?


Where can I find repair kits in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning?

Repairing items is very expensive and I want to use repair kits for this but I cannot find them. Where is the best place to find repair kits?


Error -310 when I try to access the Steam market

Whenever I try to access the Steam community market, it just shows "Error -310 (unknown)". Googling got me nowhere. Has anyone heard of this error/know how to fix it?


Can a civilian unit pass through border

I'd like to build a city on the other side of America, but their two cities produce an hourglass shaped border that owns a tile between them. They won't agree to an open borders treaty. I can't believe I can't find the answer to this: can my settler pass through their border without inciting anger since it is a civilian unit? Naturally, if I put a warrior inside their borders, they'll be made. But what about non- military units? btw: in anticipation of people suggesting that I pass through without ending the turn on the tile, the terrain is rough around and in the owned square, so I have no choice but to end the turn there. Also, I don't have the science yet to sail the unit around the land.


Can AIs manage elements of my company for me?

I recently found an AI for OpenTTD that sets up feeder bus stops in cities and sends them to an airport. What I'd like to be able do is not compete against this AI, but rather have this AI manage cities for me for which I have an airport built. Is such a thing possible, or do AIs exist strictly as competition?


Can I sacrifice the old and weak, or is a graveyard necessary in Black and White?

In Black and White, I've always heard that graveyards are necessary so villagers don't waste too much time mourning the dead. Advice I've newly read suggests, however, that building a graveyard is a waste of time and the old, the dead, even children can be sacrificed with great benefit. I've always thought that it hurt my society to sacrifice villagers, and settled for giving food instead. If I consistently sacrifice the weak and dead, however, can I save resources and do without a graveyard as well? Or, will my villagers still notice and mourn?


Does drafting affect things other than speed?

In Forza 5, you can draft opponents to relieve some drag and gain some more speed. Does this have any other affects on your car?


Do actions in "Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot" affect challenges?

I've been playing through Borderlands again, trying to complete all the missions. Occasionally, I've unlocked challenges in the game like "Not Really a People Person" (Kill 250 Humans). Some of these challenges are quite time- consuming and since I have yet to complete "Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot", I was wondering, **do kills and other actions in the underdome count towards challenges?**