Which shuffle racing setting gives the most variety in the available cars?

Currently when running shuffle racing in Gran Turismo, you can set the "base" performance points from 300 to 500 at 20 point increments. This controls the cars that are randomly assigned to all the racers. At 300 points there appears to be a very limited handful of cars available with the same half dozen of cars making a regular appearance. Available cars also become limited as the setting approaches 500. Does anyone know which setting gives the greatest variety of available cars? Is it PP400, or higher than that?


Does level matter when metamorphing a familiar?

Does the level of a familiar have any impact on its metamorphosis? Let's say I have two mites. If one of them is max level and the other one is the minimum level required to morph, and I morph them both to their next form, will the resultant two familiars be any different? Excluding learned skills, some of which I realize are learned beyond the minimum morph level for certain familiars. I'm asking primarily about attribute points.


Age of Empires 2 Direct Draw Compatibility issue

This has happened to a number of my favourite games now and its infuriating! Is there a way I can make my GForce graphics card compatible with DirectDraw to run AOE 2 on my new windows 8.1 machine? the game wont run without that compatibility...


What to do with all this gold?

I'm having a lot of fun playing Ottomans in EU4, I've gotten up to around 1630, got 110 provinces, and my economy is rather awesome. I have a surplus of around 150 ducats per month, and I'm running out of ways to spend it. I spend a lot on building out my provinces, but since all buildings cost monarch points (adm/dip/mil) as well, I can't just spend all the money there. I suppose I could use it to hire all available mercenaries, but my 134K strong army doesn't really need reinforcing. Using it for improving relations could be attractive, but it seems no matter how much you spend, you can never get more than 15 relation points, and I tend to get that with just 25 or 50 ducats. I've hired all level 3 advisors, to try and convert some of the gold into monarch points, but I'm still running with a huge surplus. So now I'm just accumulating money, got over 30K in the bank, but that just seems wasteful. Any suggestions on how I could use some of all that money to further my quest for world domination?


When should I go to bed?

Different harvest moon games have different penalties based on when you go to bed. I've been going to bed super early since I don't have much to do yet, but I don't know what my limits are. What happens when I go to bed too late? What are the levels of "too late" and is there a single time I should go to bed before to avoid all adverse effects?


How do I pass the doors next to the images of dance sequences in the Osohe Castle?

In Chapter 2 (Playing as the Thief character), in the Osohe Castle, there are two doors like this, one in the basement, and one on the upper floor (past Mr. Passion). Upon interaction with the "door" (which is more like a stone face in the wall), I receive a message that says: **The sound of blowing wind can be faintly heard coming from behind this wall**. Notes:   * I am playing an English-fan-patched ROM of Mother-3, so the quote might not be accurate.   * If the doors are supposed to be opened later in game, or it is a puzzle, just say so, and hide the details in the spoiler tags.


Do I get rewards for my title rankings?

In _Harvest Moon: A New Beginning_ , when going to my Bookshelf, if I look at Picture Book > Various Data, the games shows all sorts of statistics, such as "Times Cooked", "Critters Caught", "Items Foraged", etc. I received a popup while catching critters that I was now ranked as a Novice Catcher, which you can see below: ![Titles 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tBVd5.jpg) Under the categories I'm not yet ranked in, I can see that there are bronze, silver, and gold ranking levels for each title, which you can see here: ![Titles 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/W3Uuq.jpg) Will I get any sort of reward, like blueprints or seeds, for ranking up in these titles, or are these just random statistics for recordkeeping's sake? For example, there's one for "Poison Mushrooms Eaten", and I'm kind of leery of trying to rank up in that unless I really get something good for it.


Is there any reason to keep bugs in my storage?

As noted, _Harvest Moon: A New Beginning_ keeps track of how many critters you've caught and even breaks them further down into types caught, like "Cicadas Caught", "Bees Caught", etc. However, unlike Fish, Bugs cannot be cooked, and the only place you can put them is in Storage. I'm pretty obsessive about collecting things, and I tend to like to keep things around unless I otherwise cannot store them. However, unlike the _Animal Crossing_ series, it seems there's no separate place to collect Bugs and you must keep them in your house's Storage. Given that my Storage is currently limited to 100 spaces and I've already caught 18 types of bugs running around during my first Spring day, I'm a little worried about running out of space. I'm thinking about just releasing/dropping them when it becomes necessary, but I'm worried I'll find out I can use them for something other than random statistics later on. Is there any reason to keep Bugs around, or am I safe to let them go/sell them?


Is it possible to transfer to hardcore league from standard one?

When you start a game you can choose do you want to play in standard or hardcore league. If you choose hardcore and die in there you get transfered to standrard league. Now my question is, if you start in standard league is there any way to get to the hardcore league with that character, or of course if your character got transfered to standard league because you died with him/her in hardcore is there a way to get back. If you die in hardcore league and get transfered to standard, is your only way back to hardcore making a new character? I've read on wiki that transfer to standard is permanent, but i just want to make sure that that means there is no way back to hardcore.


How can I tell if a horse likes me?

In RDR, how can I tell which horse I have? There doesn't seem to be any menu for it. Do I have to go entirely by the pictures on the wiki site? That doesn't seem like very good game design to rely on a strategy guide or 3rd party website. Also, they said the horse would get more attached to me over time, and way back at McFarland ranch i remember getting status messages that this was happening, but now it doesn't happen anymore? Is there a screen that would show me how the horse is feeling?


Fable: TLC - no mobs/respawn?

I'm playing Fable: TLC and there are no enemies in the Old Graveyard Path, Lychfield Graveyard and Circle of Dead, why? Actually there were enemies only when I was going to the prison to save my mother, then there were no mobs when I was coming back with her and looks like since that time there's no respawn at these locations at all. At first I thought I have some quest active or something, but that's not that, I even killed Jack of Blades and still nothing. Any hints?


How much damage does after burn do?

I know that burning enemies take extra damage from after burn, but how much damage does after burn deal?


Clearing an invalidated quest from the journal (Mark as complete)

So... Long story short, I killed Melka. I got frustrated because the gate said `Press E to Open Gate` and it simply would not. I gave up at the time (several actual days ago) and am just now going through my `Miscellaneous` quests to clean them out of my log. Today I walked up and saw, oh... there's a chain there. I opened the chain, and there was the body. Well apparently murdering her didn't invalidate the quest and now it's still in my log as `Kill the Hagraven Petra`. I'm on PC and honestly just want to get it out of my log. I consider the quest "complete" as my goal was to get a staff and after looting the body, uh mission accomplished. I'm fairly confident that this quest was purely optional (and that I took a valid course of action to complete it). Is there a console command to complete a quest (or mark it as complete) or any other way of removing it from my log?


Is it possible to fail Cold Call Killer?

I'm getting pretty close to being able to trace the call for the sidequest Cold Call Killer. However, I was wondering if it was possible to fail the trace? It seems like there is ample opportunity to miss tracing the call, especially if you don't move your cursor. I found out that you get a game over and have to retry if you miss getting to one of the ringing phones. What happens when you fail to trace the call? Will the entire sidequest fail, or will you get another chance to trace it?


more than one home?

Is there a way I can have 2 homes in one town? I finished all my expansions but I really wish my house had more rooms because there's so many furniture sets I want to get but no room in just one house.


Can I continue to play after the game ends?

Two quick questions about skyrim:   1. Can I continue to play I've completed the main quest? I'm pretty sure thats a yes.    2. Will something significant have changed after the main quest is done, so that I should do my exploring first. Like in oblivion a city was destroyed pretty early and then the gates appeared all over making things more difficult.


How do I cannibalize people?

The BBFC has confirmed the existence of cannibalism in Skyrim. I'm curious as to how this aspect fits into the game: Is it quest related like in Fallout 3? Where does the quest originate? What are the pros (quest rewards, etc) and cons (reputation decrease, etc) of choosing to cannibalize?


How does the Inspire aced skill work (distance, interaction speed)?

> INSPIRE > > BASIC > > You revive crew members faster. 50% increase to revive speed. > > ACE > > You can revive crew members **at a distance** by shouting at them. Before I buy this expensive ace, I'd like to know exactly how it works. I've been looking over Youtube to find some in-game examples, but didn't find anything concluding.   * Do I need to have a direct line of sight on my teammate?   * What's the distance to maintain with him in order to make the skill work?   * Is the speed the same than when you revive someone while standing next to him?   * Anything other pros or cons I should know about?


Does the number of ingredients in a potion affect its strength?

Does anyone know if there is any benefit in mixing ingredients where 3 of them share the same effect? I created a potion that had 2 ingredients with fire resist, and then another where 3 ingredients had fire resist, and the fire resist stats were the same with both potions. I was wondering if this is true for all effects or if maybe some effects had boosted stat if all 3 ingredients shared it?


Dual casting different spells

I can't seem to find the information. Does getting the dual casting perk also work for dual casting different spells? For example, if I have Frostbite in one hand, and Sparks in the other, will the combination creates something new, or will it just be better overall? Thanks


Can you get a legitimate job in GTA V?

In GTA V can you get a legitimate job, like a taxi driver? I was looking for a way to make cash without getting the cops on me. Any ideas?


How can I get rid of the Negative Effects from dispelling chests?

I need to get rid of three negative effects that I got from unsuccessfully dispelling three chests. The three Negative Effects that I got from them are: Amman's Burning Gaze, Amman's Thunderous Rage, Amman's Icy Touch. Now I have gone to a few Healers. Paid to remove the curses, but there still there under my status and effects. I went to another healer but there is nothing under any of the options to pick from to pay for them to heal. But my negative effects are still there doing damage to my player. Any idea how to fix this?


Battlefield 3 - Havoc vs. Viper

As a passionate Helicopter Pilot in BF3 with over 30 hours, I feel that the US Attack Helicopter (Viper), is way more mobile and maneuverable than the RU Helicopter (Havoc). How does the Havoc compare against the Viper, esp. in terms of mobility, maneuvrability, firepower/damage, armor etc.? What are the trade-offs in choosing one or the other, or is the Havoc considered inferior to the Viper?


How can I use Steam Big Picture on my secondary monitor?

My primary monitor is a standard computer monitor, while my TV is connected via HDMI as a secondary monitor. I just installed the Steam beta and wanted to try out the new Big Picture mode, but to my dissapointment it opened on my primary display not on my TV. Is there any way to make Steam open the Big Picture mode on the secondary monitor?


How do I Change Unit Size?

What do I need to do in order to change the unit size (increase the number of soldiers per unit)? I am stuck on normal size.


Are Skylanders swap force figures console specific?

Can I use any figure on an XBox and then take it and use it on Wii?


When does the helicopter homie respawn?

Related: How can I speed up the cooldown for the helicopter homie? I called in a helicopter homie to bring some hurt during a police assault, but the homie never appeared. Now, it's been almost a half hour of real-time gameplay and the option is still grayed out in my phone menu. If it makes a difference, I'm playing on PC. **Is my game bugged or does it just take an eternity to whistle up new helicopters?**


What is the point of Bad Medicine?

The card that is, not the Bon Jovi song. If I understand the Bad Medicine card correctly, it heals 2 points and causes 2 points of damage at the beginning of the next 2 turns. What is the point of using it? ![Bad Medicine Card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0AWIr.png)


Turning off dynamic lights without losing textures

Trying to improve performance of the game I turned off dynamic lights*. This led to desired effect; however, this also removed the most of the textures of weapons and items in the inventory menu: ![inventory menu](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20481401/bl2_menu.jpg) and on the loading screens: ![loading screen](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20481401/bl2_loading_screen.jpg) making the gameplay less enjoyable. Is there any way to turn off dynamic lighting while preserving the textures of weapons and items in the inventory menu and on the loading screens?   __ ** ___ ____**   * _C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 2\WillowGame\Config\WillowEngine.ini → [SystemSettings] → DynamicLights=False_


Upgrading the PSP browser

The built in browser with the PSP is awful. It has 3 hopeless modes of screen scaling, poor JavaScript support and constantly runs out of memory. Even mediocre mobile phones trounce it. There's so much potential in the little guy, are there any methods to getting a stable and useful web browser on the PSP? I'm using a launch model.


Are any optional missions missable?

I'm playing through True Vault Hunter mode with my Commando. I've read that it's best to skip all optional missions until you're level 50, so that the rewards will be better, but I'm worried about missing anything. Are there any optional missions that are permanently missable if not done at a specific time?


Where is the hidden quoin in Cloud Flight?

I have come across several references to a hidden quoin in the Cloud Flight upgrade-card area, but haven't been able to find it. Where is it?


How do you obtain Wool Beanies for Chao?

I'm trying to find out how to get the wool beanie for chao, any suggestions? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sr5SQ.jpg)


How can I start trading as a free to play TF2 player?

I'm a free to play Team Fortress 2 player and was wondering how can I start trading? I want to to trade some of the items for games (max $15) at some point and hopefully without spending a dime. I already have my bag full of items/tools. Most of them are Unique except for Vintage Pyrovision Goggles (which everyone has, as far as I know) and Unusual Haunted Metal Scrap. Got a couple of #43, #44 and #45 crates which everyone says are not worth much and I'm better off destroying them to free up my space. Just found out about the http://tf2spreadsheet.blogspot.ca and http://backpack.tf that everyone seems to be using/recommending, but I'm totally confused by all the terminology such as "+/- buds" and so on. So, could anyone suggest some good resources to get started with trading in TF2? I'm watching this video tutorial at the moment, but can't really tell if this guy is providing legitimate information:


If i change projects, can I pick up where I left off?

I'm about halfway through a long research project, and still have 5 days left before it's finished. A new project just came up that only takes two days and is a priority project. If I switch to this project will I be able to pick up the old one where I left off?


How can a deaf player detect where monsters and caves are?

I see all the time that the recommended ways to mine is to dig deep and listen out for the sounds of monsters in caves. My niece is deaf, and whilst she loves the building aspect of the game, tasks like "finding caves" or "knowing a monster is behind you" are obviously more difficult. Are there any settings or mods that can be used to give a visual indication that the player is in the vicinity of mobs? Especially something showing the _direction_ the sound is coming from.


I get a lot of kills but I can't win games

I'm having many straight losses in ranked games even though I have most of the kills -- for the losing team. I think its because there are many trolls especially Bronze and Silver Tier. As a result, I'm losing massive amounts of ranking. What am I doing wrong?


Does the Dolphin Emulator Support 3DTV Output?

I can't figure out if the Dolphin emulator just does that red/blue 3D or actual 3D. I'm thinking about purchasing a 3D TV soon and I'm wondering if it'll be compatible.


Can I play a save from the non-GOTY edition of Red Dead Redemption in the GOTY edition?

My friend is able to lend me _Red Dead Redemption_. However it's the vanilla edition, so I'm going to end up buying the GOTY edition anyway. Here is a question now: If I were to play _Red Dead Redemption_ , non-GOTY edition, have a save from it, and then buy the GOTY edition, will I be able to play on the save I made while playing the non-GOTY edition?


What's the reward for killing Alira, Oak, and Kraityn?

So now that I've made it into Act 2, I've been given a quest to kill three bandit leaders, Alira, Oak, and Kraityn. I've just managed to make it to Alira, who has presented me with a conundrum: if I help her, she'll give me +40 Mana. Oak gives +40 Life. Whereas I have absolutely no idea what the old man will give me for killing all three. Is the reward for slaying all three bandit leaders worth as much as this pretty significant jump in Mana?


How do I know where I need to be to work on my Heart's Desire?

I am working on my Heart's Desire, and I keep having to change locations, but I don't really get much information always about where I need to be. Is there a way to know where I need to be to work on my Heart's Desire, or is it just something I have to figure out by systematically visiting locations?


Utility of level 3 sensors?

Among all the discussion surrounding FTL, one thing I have not seen is a verdict on the wisdom/idiocy of upgrading to level 3 sensors. For those of you who never have, doing so allows you to see the power distribution and damage status of the enemy systems in the same format by which you see your own. (individual upgrade bars, repair status, etc.) I've gone to level 3 twice, both times I was spoiled with scrap. I found it mildly interesting but it did not influence my SOP in combat. Where or when would level 3 sensors make sense, if ever?


Can Skulk parasites destroy mines?

I've noticed that shooting a deployed mine with a parasite will deal 10 damage to it, but after firing two or three I've always been shooed away by pesky gunfire (if there are Marines around) or opted to leave it alone in favor of a more valuable target (if there aren't). Can parasites actually destroy/detonate a mine from a distance? If so, how many will it take?


How to get more Puzzle Panels?

My friend and I both have a 3DS with spotpass and streetpass enabled. We pick each other up frequently. However, my friend has waaay more panels to get puzzle pieces from than I am able to see. I seem to be limited to the ones that come with the 3ds. I got my 3DS much later than my friend did. I have beaten Find Mii though and have access to Find Mii 2. I just don't have any more panels to get pieces from. When I pass people, it doesn't even let me try and "Receive new pieces" because as far as my 3DS is concerned, I have all the pieces even though theres 100s more to pick from. What do I need to do to get the new Panels to show up?


How can Terran survive against a 1-base Roach attack if Terran goes with a Hellion rush?

Let's imagine Terran is going for a Hellion rush (1-2 build, by which I mean build 1 Rax + 2 Factories, Rax builds Reactor, then 1 Factory is switched with the Rax and builds 2 Hellions while Rax is building a Tech Lab that will be switched off to the 2nd Factory to get a quick "Infernal Pre-Igniter" upgrade). Sometimes, doing such a build, I detect the Zerg player building a Roach Warren. For Terran that means you need to get either Tanks or Marauders quickly. But here is a problem: your 2nd Factory is still in progress, or you have the 2nd Factory but your first Tank is still building. A good Zerg will have 4-6 Roaches under your wall by that time. Because of the add-on buildings, you also won't able to build enough Marines/Marauders to put into bunkers. What are your suggestions for dealing with such a situation?


How can I hold off a 2 player 7pool rush?

How can I hold off the initial 2 player 7Pool rush as a Zerg? I usually go a 10Pool build when I see two Randoms or a Zerg and a Random matchup. I'm mostly referring to scenarios in 3's games. What sort of building placement is favorable? Also, how do I effectively micro with my Drones? I usually manage to kill only 1 or 2 Zerglings with my Drone micro. I think I'm doing something wrong, like selecting too many drones at once.


Is the Logitech Vantage USB Microphone for PS2/PS3 compatible with Wii? I'd like to use one for Disney Sing It Wii game.


Other than by firing, are there any visual cues that a UAV has reloaded its hellfire missile?

The UAV control screen has a lot of meaningless data and numbers on the screen, so it's hard to tell if any of that information is useful. After I fire a hellfire missile, I can't figure out how to tell if the missile has reloaded yet. Is there any way to tell if the UAV is reloaded other than by firing?


Some questions regarding Xbox Live Service

I recently bought Xbox 360 with Kinect in US and brought it to India and I haven't yet created a Xbox Live account. I have some questions regarding how Xbox Live will work with regards to the different countries I purchased and am using my Xbox in.   1. Since my Xbox was bought in US do I need to create Xbox Live account with my country as the US? Or do I create an account with my country as India? India has the Xbox Live Arcade but I am not sure if the content is the same. Pros and cons of both approaches?   2. Will games bought in India work? Or do I need to buy them from the US?   3. Any other issues that I might face? Or any suggestions I should follow?


Can I stack Interfaces?

I have a Furnace connected to my AE network using an ME Interface. This interface contains the maximum amount of Encoded Patterns it can hold. If I wanted to introduce additional patterns for my furnace to craft would I need to make a second Furnace and a second ME Interface or could I simply make only a second Interface and attach it to the first?


Access to the Lost Hotel in X and Y?

In Pokemon X and Y's Route 15, there is a building called the Lost Hotel, near the Dendemille Town Gate. Before getting to Dendemille, I entered and fought the gang members, but at the end, one gang member did not allow me to enter the room of the gang leader, and I thought that the room can be accessed post- game. After I defeated the champion, I went back and I still wasn't allowed in. What do I need to do in order to enter the room? EDIT: So this is another question. According to one of the answers, you just get a trick. So what is the benefit of that trick?


Why am I seeing in 3d?

I just installed the Stanley parable as a mod, and upon first launching the game, I've got the red-blue tinges on the corner, like the game is enabled for the red-blue 3d glasses. I didn't enable this, is there some way I can disable this feature, maybe a Source engine solution? I didn't realize this was a factor, but I did just install Windows 8.1.


How do I increase font size in L4D2 in-game chat?

On my Linux machine it’s too small and I have to move my head to be able to read anything written there.


How do I activate picked-up items (rockets, boosts) in racing mode?

What buttons do you use to activate these one-time-use items on the PS3 and Xbox 360?


What tactics can I use for China Infantry and GLA Demolition generals?

I play _Command and Conquer: Generals: Zero Hour_ a lot with friends of mine, and none of us ever pick China Infantry or GLA Demolition generals. They just seem relatively useless compared to the other generals. Is the game unbalanced, or are the strategies needed for these generals just not matching any of our play styles? If so, how are you supposed to play those generals?


Where are the stairs?

After trying a lot of roguelikes, I decided I wanted to try the "trope namer": Rogue itself. Pretty soon, however, I found a problem.                                           ----------------------        ------------------    ###+                    |              -------        |                |    #  |                    |              |     |        |                +#####  |                 %  |              |     |        ----------------+-       |                    |              ---+---                        #        ----------------------         #########                      ###                                       #            ----------+--                    -------            #            |           |                    |     |          --+------------            |           |                   #+     |          |             |            |           |                   #|     +#####     |             |            |           +####################-------    ######+             |            -----------+-                                     |             |                       #                                      -+-------------                       ###                                     ###########                         #                                               #                         #                                         ------+--         ----------------+-----                                    |.......|         |                    |                                    |.......|         |                    |                                    |..@....|         |                    |                                    ---------         ----------------------     Level: 1  Gold: 71     Hp: 15(15)   Str: 16(16) Arm: 4  Exp: 2/12      ...where are the stairs up and down?


What are some strategies that use the Raven in Starcraft 2?

I've seen several mentions of Ravens and how useful they are in various other Starcraft 2 questions, but I haven't been able to figure out a good way to use them in multiplayer matches. Clearly I'm missing an important element. What are some strategies (especially offensive strategies) that use the Raven in Starcraft 2?


Does killing Pigs raise Naughtiness as Webber?

I've just unlocked Webber and have been playing with him for awhile. Not having Spiders attack me is great, especially since I can plant Spider Dens around my base camp as back-up base defense. However, the downside is that Pigs and Bunnymen really don't like me. While they are a great source of Meat, I'm a little hesitant on whether or not to farm entire Pig villages because of Naughtiness. According to the wiki, Naughtiness increases when you kill a non-hostile mob (such as Bunnies, Birds, and Pigs). However, Pigs and Bunnymen are not "non-hostile" when playing as Webber. In fact, they seem to aggro almost as soon as they see you. So, does killing Pigs/Bunnymen still raise my Naughtiness when playing as Webber? I'd really prefer to not go up against Krampus just yet.


What are the keys to earn Gold on Opening Gambit?

I'm having trouble getting past Silver on _Opening Gambit_ , the challenge mission where you must produce 30 Marines, 8 Siege Tanks, and 8 Ghosts within 14 minutes (for Gold). The best I've been able to do so far is to finish with 2:23 on the timer, which is 1:37 short of Gold. Typically I haven't had issues holding off the attackers, but simply can't get QUITE all my Ghosts or tanks out in time. 1:37 short comes out to about 3 Ghosts late. I think my issue revolves around timing my expansion compared to moving to the more-expensive Ghosts and tanks. My strategy so far has been to wall off my base as suggested, and get two bunkers down: 1 up on the cliff, and 1 down below. Usually I'm expanding as the second bunker is going into production. Siege tanks stay up on the cliff when they start being produced. My best attempt so far had 2 Factories+Tech producing tanks, 2 Barracks+Tech producing Ghosts, and 1 Barracks+Reactor producing Marines, but I was still too late getting production kicked off. Do I need to expand earlier? If so, when should I do that relative to expanding to gas and working on tanks and Ghosts? Should I crank out all my Marines before moving to Ghosts?


What are red stars in Super Mario World?

I just finished watching this Super Mario World TAS. One thing that baffled me is, what are red stars for? They never seem to be directly earned, but simply some "bonuses" for clearing particular exits. Is it so, or is there more to it than that?


What are the main differences of Hardcore Mode?

I was curious as to what the differences in gameplay there are between regular mode and hardcore mode? From what I understand is that you require sleep, food, and water. What are the penalties(other than eventual death) if you are sleep deprived or starved also?


Reznors in Super Mario World?

Why is there the word "Reznor" displayed on the rhino boss levels in Super Mario World?


Difference between S.H.I.V.'s

So I have three options for SHIVs and I am not sure which to choose. There is the normal shiv which seems like its just inferior to the other two, there is the alloy shiv which is mobile cover and hard to destroy, and then there is the hover shiv. The hover shiv doesn't give much of a description other than, It floats!. Is the hover shive the alloy shiv but floats or can it not be used for cover?


Can't connect to server hosted on another computer on the same network

I recently bought a new gaming computer. For a while I've played Tekkit with a friend, hosting the server on my laptop. Now I want to play Tekkit on the new computer, but in order to have high graphics and a good FPS, I'm continuing to host the server on my laptop. However, when I tried to connect to the server with my new PC, I got the error message "Connection timeout. Failed to connect: Connect". I tried both localhost and my router's public IP address, but both produced the same result. Can anyone help me?


Does transmutation of 2 items always result in a soul-bound item?

Are there any cases where transmuting results in a non soul-bound item? I'm trying to figure out a way to get a particular look of a skin to another character. For example, the starter medium armor hooded skin of a thief to say a ranger.


Create a new miner without a pick ax or metals

In Dwarf Fortress I manage to do something annoying. I dug away my only stair case leading out of my dungeon by mistake and didn't build a new one. My only miner died ( of starvation i presume ) down in the mines. All the dwarfs are now trapped on the surface. I tried making them into miners and make them dig. But they wouldn't dig, presuming because they didn't have any pick axes. I tried building a forge because I didn't have the correct materials. The only anvil is below the surface with my dead miner and his pick ax. Is there any way to save my poor Dwarf settlement?


Is the new Bloodthirster Viable?

Blood Thirster was my absolute core item with almost any adc/marksman I played. However with the current revamp I feel it is focused more towards marksmen with Attack Speed steroids and low mobility. Before the patch, my main marksman has been Lucian and I just absolutely needed to have either Blood Thirster or Blade of the Ruined King when playing with him. Is it still worth buying either item now? I understand Blade of the Ruined King is stronger for the late game now than it was before, but I have always built Lucian as a burst champion with a Blood Thirster rush into Trinity Force. Will the new Blood Thirster limit my burst potential? If so, what item should I replace Blood Thirster with? I have tried an Infinity Edge rush right after the v4.10 patch and, while it was satisfying to crit really hard early on, I felt like it delayed my Trinity Force way too much. This meant I was in the back line for a large majority of the mid game team fights instead of going in and out freely, doing tons of damage and just sustain through what ever damage I took. I basically want to know if there is a replacement for Blood Thirster and, if not, how should I play with the new item that favors Attack Speed steroid Marksmen and champions?


Visit your new home objectives not being completed

I have purchased a house, but the objective to visit it does not complete when I enter the house. It is stuck in my quest log, which is rather annoying. Objectives that may be afflicted with the same bug:   * Visit Breezehome, your new house   * Visit Proudspire Manor, your new house   * Visit Honeyside, your new house   * Visit Vlindrel Hall, your new house   * Visit Hjerim, your new house


Dark souls PC controls - Help with aiming and switching between weapons

After watching a youtube video I realised three things:   1. That console players can aim, and lock on targets. Can PC players, and if so, how?   2. That you can switch between weapon sets with the press of a single button. As with 1 - how can I do that on PC.    3. That my idiocy/ignorance may have been making things unnecessarily hard on myself. Is there help available for that?  Currently I pretty much walk around cowering with shield up at all times. I wait for something to attack so that I can take a quick swing in return, and all the time praying nothing gets behind me.


How do I fix my Minecraft log-in?

When I put in my email and password correctly, (trust me, I know it's correct) it says that username or password is not right. I've tried both username and email, and neither work. I've had only one password. Please help.


Is it necessary to get The Memoir Pages?

I'm in sequence - 4 ( I think that I am in S-4) , and want to start collecting the DNA Fragments / The Memoir Pages , I was browsing through the Internet and found that people got in the Hagia Sophia without doing anything in particular. But I can't find the Hagia Sophia , so is it necessary to get the memoir pages ??


What do the numbers in the yellow diamonds mean?

In a battle, I noticed that everyone has a yellow diamond with a number in it, both my party members and the monsters we are fighting. What do those mean?


Civilization Gods and King expansion requirements

Can I install Gods and Kings instrument from DVD if I buy base game as a download from Steam. Or should I buy both packs as downloads or both on discs? And can I install Gods and Kings over a Game of the Year edition?


How can you determine a Spore save game's difficulty level?

I started a game in Spore, and I'm now at creature stage. However, I can't remember which difficulty level I selected when I started my game (at cell stage). Is there any way for me to find out which difficulty level this save game is running at? Is there any info display I can look at that will tell me, or failing that, are there any gameplay clues that will tell me whether the difficulty level for this save game is Easy, Normal, or Hard?


What are the base materials of Chain Mail Armor?

I'm aware the anvil combines an item with its base materials to repair it. What are the base materials of chainmail so I can repair my Respiration I Chain Helm?


How many times can you "prestige" in CoD:Black Ops?

I have "prestiged" only once. And then realised, that you can do it again, and again, for no additional abilities apart from more fitout slots, and a gucci logo that indicates you're a "bada$$" (or a masochist in my case). So, how many times can you prestige ?


How do you open a large blue runed door in Hidden Ourobon?

So I was exploring Harathi Hinterlands and I came across this massive door in Hidden Ourobon. Does anyone have any idea what it's for or if it can be opened? There appears to be a chamber behind it. There was an event to kill Kol Skullsmasher so I guess it could be to do with that? ![Rune blocked door](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PWNQM.jpg) ![Map location](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZWiP5.jpg)


Weapon and Staff Choices in Magicka

Does anyone have a list handy of the various items that you can find spread throughout the campaign? A list of their effects would also be appreciated.


Is there a way to technic like it was about a year ago?

About a year ago (October 2012-ish) I started playing technic (it was still 1.2.5 minecraft)... I stopped playing about 1 month later, and I just found a backup of the save file.... Is there any way to load that file and keep all the stuff? I heard the new pack has IC2 removed, so I know the new pack won't work... Google hasn't helped, can someone here? Tekkit classic didn't work. Only vanilla items are there... No ironchests, IC2, RP2 stuff, etc... I'm playing in SSP, and if I remember right Tekkit was server, Technic was single. How do I get single player technic?


Can I win anything from the eShop roulette wheel?

The Wii U eShop now has a roulette wheel on the loading screen. Is it possible to win anything from it, or is it just for fun?


The Twelve Bells missing beer style

I'm stuck at getting Banshee's Tear, now I know that there are 23 competitors for every style, except one. But I only have 23 styles, is there anything I'm missing? Please help.


Is there anyway to tell if a Stalker is after you?

On Warframe, you can obtain a DeathMark by killing a boss in the game. When you have the DeathMark, the Stalker Mini-Boss has a chance to spawn and attack you. The Harvester ( a Stalker-like enemy) sends you a message when you get his mark (well, Alad V does). Does the Stalker send a message like the Harvester? If not, is there a way to know if you earned a DeathMark, or if you have one?


What version of DotA where there is a secret quest/mission?

There was a version of **DotA** where you collect some sort of `icefrogs` with letters or something then after collecting those, you get to fight a hero that some sort of boss since that hero has a huge amount of HP. What version of **DotA** has this hidden game sidequest? Also, how to start that hidden sidequest?


Is damage over time affected by crits?

From the 1.0.3 patch notes: > Damage Over Time (DoT) skills will now properly benefit from items with the > +Critical Chance affix So, hypothetically, if I'm using a demon hunter with 2.5 attacks per second, and I use impale with 2 seconds of bleeding, then do I get 5 chances to crit from one impale?


How does inFamous 2 decide if you were good or evil in the previous game?

The way I understand it, is that it takes the information from your accumulated trophies, but what if I've beaten inFamous-1 as both evil and good and have both of the relavent trophies for doing so? How does it decide then?


How can I control C&C: Generals replays?

I saved several replays of my game play. but I can not control the replays (I can't forward, speed up or down for example). Is there any utility that can control C&C: Generals replays?


How do I start a new game?

How do I start a new game within Virtual City Playground? When I load the app, I just have an option to start playing. I don't see anything throughout the game menu to restart or anything like that.


What is the Drop Rate for Magic Items by Act?

Blizzard's Patch notes sometimes provide data on the drop rate for an item level range in a specific Act/Difficulty. For example, the 1.0.3 notes provided this information :               High-end items (items level 61-63) will now drop in all Acts of Inferno and Acts III and IV of Hell difficulty     The new approximate drop rates are as follows:     Hell - Act III and Act IV     iLvl 61: 9%     iLvl 62: 1.9%     iLvl 63: 0% I'd like to know exactly this information, but for items from 1 to 63, and all Acts/Difficulties. I find myself trying to decide between playing in an Act that is really hard for my character, or going back to something easier to grind for gear. It would help to know if the gear from previous acts is likely to help me, or if I would just be getting items too low to use.


How long can a champion be in stasis?

While playing a game yesterday, the enemy Ziggs was wrecking us. So, we tried to focus our fire on him. Unfortunately, the enemy Zilean got his Ultimate on the Ziggs. While we were waiting for Ziggs to return, we were taking fire from the enemy team. When he revived, he used Zhonya's Hourglass! It seemed like we were waiting forever for him to be target-able, and the rest of his team cleaned us up. How long can any one champion remain untarget-able or in stasis in a row and under what circumstances can this occur?


Spouse in Skyrim keeps changing outfit when entering/leaving house

So in Skyrim I married Senna and bought Lakeview Manor, and used console commands to give my spouse more normal-looking clothes. However, whenever she crosses the threshhold to the house (either to go wander around outside or to go back in), she will take off all the clothes I gave her and put her standard monk robes back on. Removing the monk robes with the console makes her simply remove _all_ her clothes whenever she goes through the door. Either way, I can't get her to keep her new clothes on. Is there a trick to do this with console commands, or other in-game techniques? Or will I have to go install a mod of some kind?


The Last Rocket: How do I get to the hidden gear in lvl 5-4

I've scoured all over the web i just can't figure it out either and it's killing me please Help!


When are mystery parts available for world events?

For some world events, there are sometimes "mystery parts" which can be valuable parts of whatever the reward is when delivered. Under what circumstances are these available? They are not common in my experience, and it seems that they are only present when the overall reward item is a complete airplane, rather than just a plane part and not in the case when the reward is just bux. When there are mystery parts available, it seems worth keeping an eye out for them far beyond the minimal (usually 50) job participation in the global event.


Which passive regeneration is the most effective?

There are several skills or traits which apply health regeneration in Guild Wars 2. For example, the one from the guardian's Virtue of Resolve, or the Elementalist's Soothing Mist. Which one brings the most health per second (at equivalent healing power stat)?


Does the weather affect my Smurfs?

I noticed that although it is mostly sunny in my Smurf village, sometimes it is raining. Does that actually affect anything (crop growth, etc), or is it purely cosmetic?


How do you take screenshots on Assassin's Creed IV?

So uhm. I've been playing Assassin's Creed IV, and I'm trying to take screenshots... but I haven't been able to. If I press `PrintScreen` the game freezes for a fraction of a second, but if I alt-tab to another program and paste, I see that what's been captured is a screenshot of the computer behind the game. That is, Firefox, Skype, etc. I looked around in Documents, in Images, in the installation folder, even in AppData... Nothing. So is there a screenshot destination folder that I've missed? Is there some ultra-secret keystroke for taking a screenshot? If the game itself doesn't allow it, is there a way to make the game windowed? Then I bet Windows' normal screenshot feature wouldn't return what's behind the full-screen game.


Does Cyclone Strike have some kind of hidden stun?

The description for Cyclone Strike reads: > Pull all enemies within 24 yards towards you, followed by a furious blast of > energy that deals 100% weapon damage as Holy. I use this skill constantly on my Monk tank, and I've noticed anytime I use this skill, enemies stop attacking for a second to re-orient themselves. The pause is so noticeable that I've started using this skill when I'm desperate, just to stop attacks for a second so I can regen hp and wait for cooldowns. If I have the spirit for it, I can even chain together multiple Cyclone Strikes to prevent taking almost any damage at all for a few seconds since the skill has no cooldown and I use the Eye of the Storm rune to reduce the cost of this skill Am I just imaging things, or is there really some kind of hidden stun involved in Cyclone Strike?


What decides the turn order in Bravely Default?

I am fighting a boss, and, usually, the turn order goes like this:               Ringabel -> Edea -> Boss -> Agnes -> Tiz      I am guessing that this is all decided by the `AGI` stat, which makes sense. However, sometimes, this is simply not the order. Sometimes the boss goes first. Other times, Edea or Agnes go first. What else can affect the turn order? No - _what_ decides the turn order?


How do I achieve the Arms Dealer Trophy in MW3?

The description says: "Buy all items from the Survival Weapon Armory", which is simple enough. My question is about the details: Do I have to buy every individual attachment for each individual weapon? Or perhaps say, if I buy the Red Dot Sight for the M4, will that be the only Red Dot Sight I have to buy to accomplish the achievement?


What's the best way to beat Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat?

I'm playing the new Mortal Kombat and I am having trouble beating Shao Kahn in the story mode with Liu Kang. Does anyone have tips and strategies on how to beat him? He's very cheap.


What are the differences between the multiplayer in Dungeon Siege 1 and 2?

Are there any major differences between the multiplayer for Dungeon Siege 1 and 2? I have played 1 a few years ago, and thought it was very Diablo-like and easy to pick up. Is Dungeon Siege 2 the same way? Does one have a longer multiplayer campaign than the other?


Does replaying missions in Starcraft II earn extra credits?

If I were to replay an earlier mission in the campaign that rewarded me credits when it was initially completed, would it reward me credits again? This would be useful if I wanted to farm up all the upgrades available to me instead of being required to pick and choose between them.


Analogue controls

Does VVVVVV support analogue control? (on PC or on console). If so, does that make it easier to play? For instance, one could stand still on a conveyor.


What is the fastest way to raise your wanted level?

I want a tank, Rhino, and I haven't finished the mission that triggers the game to spawn it at Area 69. After searching about other spawns and asking about it here, it turns out that's the only spawn other than above Ganton, which requires 100% completion. So what is the fastest way to get 6 stars wanted level in order to finally steal a Rhino?


What's a good setup for Arcade Mode?

Arcade Mode is a pain. Luckily, I have enough people and coins stored up that I can buy effectively whatever I want - subject of course to the limit of three chosen colours and seven random colours (not counting those I get for free by StreetPassing). So, with three weapons of choice, which ones should I get to have the easiest time through Arcade Mode? I suspect there's three ways to go about this:   * **Offensively** , where the goal is to kill everything as fast as possible to reduce the number of attacks that need dodging, which needs weapons designed to destroy lots of things quickly.   * **Defensively** , where the goal is to block attacks and dodge fire more than kill things, which needs the weapons that are capable of blocking things.   * **Speciality** , where the three weapons chosen are to make specific levels easier while leaving the other ones open (such as picking Piercing Laser so 3-3 is a cakewalk). It would also be nice to know what single colour would be best for hard mode (only one weapon allowed), though not necessary.


How do I recover a lost Borderlands 2 game?

In Borderlands 2 on PS3, I tried starting a new game to see what it was like playing as another class, but didn't like having to start from scratch. So, I tried to go back to my original levelled up character - and discovered I was stuck in the new game. I recovered my original character and made it active using multiplayer. But does anyone know a way to recover where I was in the story?


What does the riot shield do?

In CounterStrike 1.6, there is a riot shield available on purchase on the CS team. Unfortunately, even though I use it to block, I still get damage from the enemies guns. What does exactly the shield protect you from?


MoP: vendor with 372 gear

My monk just hit lvl 85 and I'm now doing MoP quests. Since I re-rolled to a new toon, I don't have my full heroic t13 gear and leveling is a bit of a pain with my monk's current gear. Rumor is, there's a vendor around these lands that sell ilvl 372 gear. Any insight as to where they are located and how I can get to them?


Does death affect drop rate of legendary in nephalem rift?

My friend told me the longer I survive in battle the more likely legendary drops, and death will reset the timer,is this true?


How can I clear brick tles?

I am fairly new to the jewel games and am playing the game "Around the world in 80 days" through free ride. I am advancing pretty well through the levels. However, in the levels there is a brick wall which stops the pieces from dropping off the column and the piece is at the left hand wall with no tile available to switch. I am unable to figure out how to swap that out so that the piece can be moved to the next column so I can move it off the figure. There is no swap key and I have tried to move it up, down, across the columns, etc. I am very frustrated because I cannot finish 3 games due to this inability to move the figure to a place where I can work with it. How do you beat this level?


What is the difference between championship and challenger series?

On this YouTube channel, there are a lot of competition videos with commentary. What is the difference between the   * championship series   * challenger series Both are LCS, aren't they?


Can a Wii U be "cleaned" of HBC traces?

If I install something like HBC on a Wii U, but later decide I don't want it anymore, is it possible to uninstall it completely or will it always be possible to check whether it had been installed?


ADR, high value or fragile cargo, which upgrades to get for the highest paying jobs?

In Euro Truck Simulator 2, you can invest skill points in ADR, high value or fragile cargo skills. Unlike long distance and just-in-time deliveries, these skills are mutually exclusive for a single job. Which of these will give me the highest paying jobs? Are some ADR certifications better than others? Are there any other considerations when choosing which skill to train?


What is the strongest build to beat SPAZ on insane?

I plan on playing SPAZ on insane for several achievements (Beat on insane + Single Minded) and I wonder if there is some uber power build that is slightly OP and what the important ships are to unlock when you do that. Also, some fittings and required modules would be cool to know. _**Please refer only to SPAZ with the Bounty Hunter Expansion._**


How do I get the operating system cursor to disappear in Windowed mode whilst on Crafting menus?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Double cursor in Skyrim The white arrow (operating system cursor) shows up at all times whilst playing the game on windowed mode after tabbing out. In screens where the Skyrim cursor is also present, they are both visible. Solutions like "pressing Esc before you tab out" aren't useful because it won't work whilst in a crafting window. The main use of tabbing out for me is to use web-based tools for Alchemy recipes. I know there must be a better way of fixing this since I've played the game before on this computer for a whole playthrough without this issue.


Determining if a game is CPU- or GPU-limited

What is a reliable, but not too time-consuming way to determine if a certain game is limited by the graphics card or by the processor speed? I have some preconceptions about whether I'm mostly GPU or CPU limited, but I'd like to verify if I'm right about that. I have some ideas how I would go around and test that but performing accurate benchmarks is notoriously tricky and I don't have much experience with it. So I'm wondering what would be an easy way to determine the bottleneck, having only one computer with a certain configuration available? What tools would I use for that purpose? It would also be interesting to determine if the amount of VRAM on my graphics card is a limiting factor.


What is more likely to boost my gaming performance: a new GPU or more RAM?

I would like to be able play GTA:4 on my PC, however my computer's specs are not the best. I have an Intel Pentium R Dual Core e5200 2.50 ghz (Overclocked to 3.41 GHz) with:   * ATI Radeon HD 4300 512 MB   * 2GB DDR2 RAM.  But it still cant support higher resolutions in some games. Which should I upgrade first, the GPU or RAM (I.e. which upgrade will give me the most benefit at this stage?) I think my CPU is OK to play games with.


Which is better for a Gaming PC Graphics Card - more RAM, or faster GPU?

If I have budget for one of two graphics cards as an upgrade, where one has more RAM but the other a faster clock speed on the GPU, which would have the biggest impact on gaming performance? The one with more RAM, or the "faster" one? All other factors should be considered equal (drivers, chipset, manufacturer, price, etc).


SZ_GetSpace overflow in Paintball 2

When I try to start a match in Digital Paint: Paintball 2 I get a huge amount of error messages after I click 'Start Game'.   The error message is: `SZ_GetSpace: overflow`   `WARNING: msg overflowed for x3m157` (x3m157 is my username). Any idea what is causing this? The map I'm trying to load is `pball_shred`. Thanks! EDIT: After I do this, if I press ESC to get back to the main menu and click 'Join Game', the game I tried to start shows up on the list, but when I try to join, I get the same error messages EDIT #2: This doesn't change if I change the map that I am trying to have the match on.   The elim time does not affect anything either. I have started a bounty in the hope of getting an answer to this annoying problem. (if you get the Tumbleweed badge, you know something's wrong :)


How can I remember to build Supply Depots all game?

What tricks and tips have you employed to keep building Supply Depots all game? I've tried keeping one SCV idle to remember, but I keep getting supply locked.


What decisions must be made to avoid conflicts with official, non-game publications?

> Related: Is there a "Canonical" Commander Shepard? I've recently discovered that there is a _lot_ of Mass Effect material outside the Trilogy of games. I'm curious as to how these stories relate to events that are affected by decisions the player is allowed to make in the Trilogy? If one wishes to play out a Trilogy story that is consistent with the other published works, are they still free to make whatever choices they wish? Or, are there certain decision points where the player might violate the continuity that is outside the video games? If there are choices that must be made to stay true to out-of-game continuity, what are they? _(NOTE: I'm aware there are some ways in which some games could end in Commander Shepard's death. These would be obvious exclusions to this query.)_


Am I missing something with managing happiness?

I'm playing my first BNW game on a mid-level difficulty as Morocco. It's around turn 350, and I've fully completed the Piety and Patronage policy trees. I've been having a hard time managing happiness all game. It usually hovers between -2 and 5. I build all the happiness buildings and try for the wonders (but I don't think I've been successful in getting any related to happiness). I don't understand how the AIs are able to have such huge empires - is it just their difficulty level bonus? Throughout the game, I've been sandwiched between Iroquois and Ethiopia, both of which have outpaced me by ~20% total score continuously. Iroquois and I also shared a border with Mongolia, which was always weaker; when Iroquois decided it was time to conquer Mongolia I felt like I had to take it instead or else Iroquois would be way too close to my core cities. Same thing happened with Ethiopia and weaker Japan several hundred turns later - Ethiopia asked if I'd like to join it in war against Japan, and I felt that Japan's decline was a foregone conclusion, so I had to make sure as much of it ended up on my side as possible. The problem with this strategy is that I'm now at -15 happiness. I haven't built any of my own cities in quite some time. I've tried trading with the AIs on basically whatever terms they ask to get more luxury resources and I've allied with as many city states as possible (although there are two nearby I'm not allied with, but now that my happiness is so low, I don't have a chance of getting enough gold to overtake Ethiopia in influence). What else can I do? Am I missing some big strategy? Now that my happiness is hosed, my GPT is running around -20. I have the biggest army in the game, which I built up while by GPT was great. Now I'm wondering if I should donate a bunch of the older units to nearby city states to both help my GPT and gain influence with them. I have ~10 turns until I run out of gold. tl;dr questions:   * How can I minimize the happiness impact of conquest? Is it better to annex a city and immediately construct a courthouse? (I've been puppetting all but one.) When would you want to raze a city? I've never done it.   * Is there some way to gain happiness that I'm missing?   * Is there ever a legitimate strategy where your empire is Unhappy or Very Unhappy, or is that always a sign that you're doing something wrong? Thanks! Let me know if I've omitted some important details.


While streaking, can I "shock" police officers?

I'm working on the Saintsbook challenge for streaking, and occasionally I raise the ire of the police. Normally I run away from them, seeing as they're shooting at me and I'm rather... vulnerable. However, it seems like having a high wanted level might make this easier to shock enough people to get to the higher levels. Do I get credit for shocking police officers (and STAG officers, army soldiers, etc)?


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

I was expecting to only be able to use **Wingardium Leviosa** in the beginning, but in the first lesson where you make the strength potion you need to use a pet to go up the tube and release the key to get out. Since I can't access the spell menu I can't change into a pet. I also can't drink the potion that I just made even when I press `Z` like the screen says to do. I called tech support and they want me to try the disk on a different Wii and see if I have the same problem. If so they will replace the disk. Is anyone else having this same problem or have a fix?


Can I remove add-on cubes from my weapons after leaving the dialog?

While playing Cube World, I stopped by the customization bench to upgrade my boomerang with my brand new fire spirit and 10 wood cubes. I left, and went to the Identifier to identifier some leftovers, only to find a better boomerang inside! Therefore, is it possible to remove the cubes from the first boomerang to add them to the second? Fiddling around with them has proven unsuccessful.


Xbox 360 voice problem

I have just set up my Xbox 360 on Live, but cannot hear other players' voices through the TV or headset. Any help? I have tried changing the settings but it's still not working.


Staying outside during the night

Is it possible to survive outside the town during the night if my character is stuck (due to the lack of AP) on a square that has 0 zombies on it?


What is the maximum SP you can get per day?

Dust 514 has a set SP for passive, and a cap for active SP gain. So assuming you cap your SP for the day, and use no boosters, how much SP do you gain total? For bonus points: how much can you gain with boosters?


How do I use two one-handed items at once?

I'm not sure how, but for some reason my character was using a flashlight in one hand an axe in the other. I'm not sure I managed this, and I also managed to switch back to only using one item without knowing how. How can I assign a different one-handed item to each hand?


Can't change texture quality

I just downloaded Path of Exile via Steam. I looked forward to the video settings, and I found that the texture quality is locked to medium (meaning that I can't change it). Is there a way to change it?


Is it possible to eat corpses?

Corpse eating isn't entirely uncommon in roguelikes. In fact, I watched as some of my Troll allies in _Brogue_ ate the bodies of my enemies. After eating will o' wisps, one started to fly while the other became immune to fire - they took this opportunity to dance around a lava bed and beat up a pixie with their newfound powers. I thought this was cool, but no matter how many future will o' wisps I beat down, nothing came of it. Is it possible to eat corpses yourself? There isn't any item dropped by foes when my allies decide to chow down (but I have seen some, like Nagas, "look over the fallen" at times), and the only way to eat something is to `a`pply it. Are corpses only for allies, or is there any way for you to eat one? Are there also only specific allies that will eat the fallen?


How to have different game data profiles in Skylander?

Why after my son played Skylander, my own game had all powers unlocked? I want to be able to reach these goals myself. And again, when my boyfriend started a new game, he had all powers available and tons of jewels. Is it possible to have different save game data for different profiles? I feel like I am cheating!


How do I get onto the left rock spire as I slide down the eastern side of Elden Volcano?

As I slide down the eastern side of Elden Volcano, I've been trying and trying and trying to hit the air geyser in front of the left rock spire (circled in red) and never come close: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SG3Ia.jpg) I've tried exiting the tunnel above from the left and right sides, and the middle. No trajectory gets me even close. **How do I slide into the geyser in front of this spire?** My hearts are getting dangerously low from continuously traveling through the lava room.


Why won't pigs spawn?

Minecraft will not spawn any pigs in this area. It fits the required dimensions on the Minecraft Wiki. > "A monster spawner is only active when a player is within 16 blocks of it. > While the block is active, it will spawn mobs within an 8x3x8 block area > (8x8 wide and 3 high), centered on the corner of the spawner block with the > lower x and z coordinates. Mobs can spawn anywhere in this range that is > suitable, even if the immediate vicinity of the spawner block itself is not > suitable." Our area fits these dimensions exactly, why wont pigs spawn? Picture of area: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/97fSC.png)


Windows Media Center performance tuning on Xbox 360

How can I improve the performance of Windows Media Center while connected with my Xbox 360? It performs each action slowly, and sometimes it queues up the actions, then suddenly starts doing all the actions at once. I am using a wired connection instead of wireless, and I have upgraded with latest updates.


Turtle Beach XL1 & PC Connectivity

I bought a Turtle Beach XL1 headset earlier today and i was going to connect them to my computer via the PC/PS3 adapter that you can by for it. After I bought them, I realized the one chart that I looked at has the wrong info. The PC/PS3 adapter is only compatible for certain headsets and mine is not one of them. So my question is, the XL1s may not be compatible, but can they still be used with this adapter? Would this jack work to connect it to my computer for recording?


Is there access to beyond hardest AI in Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition?

The AI in the bonus/hidden stages of Arcade Mode are significantly trickier to beat than the same AI in versus mode on hardest. Is there a way to access this difficulty of AI in versus mode? Maybe we can move some files around in the SteamApps folders to achieve this?


Beginners guide for "Payday: The Heist"

I have taken a look at this question and most points asked there were covered. However, I could not find anything similar to a tutorial or beginners guide or such. I suppose "First World Bank" should be one, but I feel like I'm running around without any plan, trying to find that bank manager. The first time he was on the back side of the main hall, but ever since that I have no idea where to look for him. All in all I feel like being thrown into the cold water without a clue how to swim. Edit:// To clear things up, I'm looking for a beginners guide, mostly for basic tactics, controls and such in order to enjoy the game fully.


Server PC hangs, and then the client PCs hang as well, when playing CS 1.3 through LAN

I am currently using Counter Strike 1.3 and there are more than 4 players playing. We get connected through the `connect <<IP>>` command, but while playing the game, sometimes the PC hangs (the one we are using as a server) and when this happens, all of the PCs hang as well. I have tried to use another PC as the server but there is still no change - it still hangs. Is there a solution to this problem?


Thieves guild: How to find out which cities still need special jobs

This is somewhat related to this question: How can I find out which special thieves guild quests I have completed?, but I'm not yet that far and still doing the extra job quests for Vex and the other guy Delvin. Is there a simple way to get the count of done extra job (radiant) quests per city to see where to concentrate on to get the special job for that city? I play on xbox, so no console available.


DotA 2 Barracks, Which is better to focus and why?

When attacking the barracks on DotA2, which is the better to focus/destroy first, Melee or Ranged, and why? I ask as during games I get conflicting views with people I am playing with.


How to close a thread in die2nite forums?

Does the Crow do that or...? How does it work? I've posted a distress call, I've been rescued, and now I'm looking for a "close thread" button/link/anything, and can't find it anywhere.


How do I know if a closed beta Game has Geographical IP Restrictions?

I have been trying to get a hold for the Black Prophecy N.A Closed Beta. Even though the name might be itself explicative, I have know various Closed North American Beta's that allowed people from regions outside N.A to play the Beta, for instance RIFT and World of Tanks just to name some. I would like to know if it is **_possible_** , if Black Prophecy N.A Closed Beta is geographically restricted to U.S, Canada and Mexico or if it allows regions such as South America for instance. _LessPop MoreFizz_ told me on chat that maybe due to a N.D.A even if someone knew they wont be allowed to tell, if this is the case, how would I be able to know, before I get the chance to try the key itself? EDIT: Feel free to re-tag my question, I just couldn't find the appropriate tags..


What exactly is displayed on the left and right borders of the screen?

I couldn't find any clue in the Dwarf Fortress documentation about what is displayed on the left and right borders of the screen besides the number in the bottom right corner being the current level. Can you point me to a documentation or just explain what I'm seeing there?


How do I put a pumpkin on my head in Minecraft?

How does one put a pumpkin on his head in Minecraft? My brother tried it and it didn't work.


Does Quelling Blade bonus apply to base damage or total damage?

Is it based off the damage you get from scaling with your attribute, or is the extra damage from other items also included in the calculation?


How do I stop the wild zombie bears who are trying to murder me?

Every now and then while I'm scavenging, a "Boss Fight" occurs and a wild zombie bear comes after me. I've never been able to actually kill it. I've either run out of time or been caught. Is it even possible to take a boss down? How many bullets will I have to use?


Rebel Assault II issues with PS3

The menus work fine but any FMV flickers really bad with only the left 1/4 of the screen actually viewable. The disc is a bit scratched but not severe. Is this a compatibility issue or could scratches cause this? The sound is fine as well.


Which succession law applies to king/duke/count titles held by an emperor? I found this answer that says the emperor title is separate from the duchy/kingdom, but the answer does not elaborate. (Obviously, the emperor title is inherited based on the succession laws of the empire.) Edit: I'm looking for an explanation of the general rules that are applied, not how to find the succession law in force for a specific title at a specific instant in time. Edit 2: As I understand, when your character holds multiple titles, the succession law of your primary title usually "supersedes" the succession laws of other titles. For example   1. If you hold 1 king title, or your highest title is count or duke, the succession law of your primary title applies to all of your titles.   2. If you hold multiple king titles (and no emperor title), each king title has its own succession law. (see this answer for more)   3. What if you hold an emperor title and no king titles?   4. What if you hold an emperor title and 1 king title?   5. What if you hold an emperor title and multiple king titles?


Best way to import from HDD to networked drive?

How would I transfer all contents out of the HDD onto the networked drive? I don't want to plug the HDD directly into the networked drive.


Do drives fragment, and if so is there a way to defragment them automatically?

Let's say I have two drives liked this: **Drive 1**   * 99 cobble   * 1 wood **Drive 2**   * 1 cobble   * 99 wood Now, if I plug both drives into an empty, powered ME drive, would the system be smart enough to automatically consolidated the items to minimize item type count so that drive 1 has 100 cobble and drive 2 has 100 wood? If this is not possible, is there an easy way to "defragment" these isolated item blocks?


The Bureau is not giving me any missions any more

After doing 1 major mission, Codebreaker DLC Mission and several minor missions, as well as agent dispatches, I am not getting any missions any more. The Director is not in his Bureau, so I cannot talk to him and all other NPC have nothing new to say. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/lFf49.jpg) As you can see, there are no more missions available on the screen. **How do I proceed with the game?**


100% completion of Batman: Arkham City

Is there any reward for 100 percent completion of Batman: Arkham City, including all Riddler challenges and new game plus?


What is the best way to start NBA2K14 PS4 My Career?

My question is how should I make my player. For example, what is the best position, what are the first best things to upgrade, and so on... Here we go. What height? What position? What to upgrade first? What signature skill to buy? Oh and another thing if you guys can answer is, my NBA2K14 disc case has a silver sticker on it, does it mean it's per-ordered?


Tiamat splash and Infinite Duress (Warwick ultimate)

The wikia entry for Tiamat specifically mentions that it does 50% of **physical** damage as splash. It also gives Infinite Duress (Warwick's R) as an exception, without mentioning further details.   * Does this mean that items which add on-hit magic damage (Wits' End, Malady) do not contribute to the splash?   * How does it work with **Warwick** 's ultimate? Specifically, Tiamat splashes **_physical_** damage done while Duress does **_magic_** damage - so will Tiamat proc splash but with 0 dmg (no physical component) unless there is a Sheen equipped? If not, is the splash also magic (as per original source) or its converted into physical dmg?   * If Tiamat splashes during Duress, since it is using a magic damage source will that add on-hit effects from e.g. Wits' even if this is not normally the case?


What kind of fish are available and what is their effect?

In Torchlight 2 you can go fishing in special places, but which kind of fish can you get? I am also particular interested in understanding which fish gives to your pet the most powerful transformation and what damage bonus get from them.


How can I complete "Waking Nightmare"?

I've found the potion Vaermina's Torpor but the next script has never been triggered, i.e. I can't tell him that I got that potion. I don't have that option: > Your next stop will be the Laboratory, where Vaermina's Torpor should be > stored. There are some more Invader Orcs and Vaermina Devotees that will > need to be dealt with as you go along. When Vaermina's Torpor is located, > Erandur instructs you to drink it and upon doing so, you become Casimir, a > Vaermina Devotee during the Orc raid on the temple. You are instructed to > release the Miasma to protect the Skull. I've tried to reset the character to no avail: > It is possible that reseting his location to the player will resolve this > issue (open the console and type "prid 0024280" and then "moveto player"). When I try to drink the potion I receive the message: > Quest item cannot be eat. Similar happens when I try to remove it: > Quest item cannot be remove from inventary. How can I solve the quest?


Red Exclamation Marks in Fallout 3 (No Mods!)

In Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition (via Steam) I have the red exclamation marks (mesh placeholders) in the Germantown police station and in the Anchorage DLC outcast base (where the outcast guys fight the mutys). I do not have any mods installed. Any help I could find on the internets talks about interfering mods, but I not have any. I also reinstalled the whole game, but it did not help at all. Any ideas? **Edit:**   It's even worse. In Germantown one muty seems to be missing on the lower floors. He is insulting me and I can see his Chinese rifle inside the placeholder. I could live with that, but when I enter the basement Fallout 3 crashes every time, so I guess there is even more missing. **Edit2:**   I reinstalled again, but to no avail... **Edit3:**   I started a new run to check if the problem is part of the saved game, but the problem occurs already in Springvale. I now remember seeing those red objects inside he house at the street crossing (the one with the suitcase at the entrance). Since only the top of the red thingies is visible in this case I did not recognize them as exclamation marks back when I started the last run. I played my first runs with the stand alone (boxed) version of F3 (the one with Lunch Box and Bobble Head) + boxed Point Lookout and boxed Broken Steel. Since it was cheaper to purchase the complete GotY Edition on Steam than to buy the missing DLCs separately, I uninstalled and reinstalled from Steam. I did not have this problems with the boxed version. Neither cache verification nor reinstallation solve the problem. I don't care if I cannot play some minor side quests, but I do not accept if a complete DLC cannot be played (the Outcast Outpost near Baileys Crossroads is just a hole in the ground with some floating exclamation marks). BTW: I installed the game on a different machine but it has the same problems (Machine 1: Athlon 64 5000+, GeForce GT 9500, W7-64; Machine 2: T9600 2.8, Quadro FX 3700M, W7-32). Another thought: Could this be a Windows 7 Problem? Should I try a XP machine? **Edit4:**   We are getting closer: The exclamation marks vanish (at least in Springvale and Germantown, can't check at the Outcast Outpost) if I am disabling Broken Steel. No idea why. I will try to fiddle with the loading order tomorrow...


What factors influence the speed of the rebel fleet?

I'm just playing my first round of FTL and I'm wondering what can affect the speed of the rebel fleet that is pursuing me. Does the time I spend in realtime in each system matter, or is only the number of jumps important? What ways are there to slow down the fleet?


Does the distance between nodes effect the advance of the Rebel Fleet?

When jumping between nodes in a sector, does the distance to the destination node effect the advance of the rebel fleet, or is it only the number of jumps? I read this question, but it did not address distance versus quantity.


Is rebel advancement determined by the distance between two beacons?

If two beacons are farther away from each other than others, does this greater travel 'distance' give the rebel fleet more 'advancement' than shorter distances?


Can I limit my Masons to using *only* Microcline?

I started a new fort today, and the little OCD voice in the back of my head started screaming -- "you know what would be great? To make all the doors in this fort out of microcline!" Is there an easy way to limit your masons to building with a specific type of stone?


Where are the subtanks located?

I'm currently stuck in _Mega Man ZX_ with a bit of a dilemma. I have already reached the final area of the game, but I only have one subtank (the one from the Power Plant), which is proving to be very little in the midst of 10 almost consecutive boss battles. All my exploring has only uncovered data disk after data disk and no subtanks. Where can I find them?


What is the number under my Battle.Net StarCraft 2 profile name?

What is this number? ![battle.net profile](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JIUw8.png) Thanks.


Is there any way to fight trainers again?

In Pokemon Black & White there was the Vs. Seeker that let you have rematches with some trainers. Do X and Y have a similar item or mechanic?


Are O-Powers playthrough specific?

O-power's seem to take a decent amount of time to level up. So I was wondering if they are saved across all games or if they are playthrough specific. If I start a new game will I have the same O-Powers and upgrades or will I need to find them and level them all up again?


What happens if you don't pay your bills?

I was waiting out a bounty watching the TV in my apartment when I saw a message box in the corner pop up saying that $75 was deducted from my in-game bank account for daily utilities and maintenance. I got hit for another $50 for my garage as well. **First off, how often does this happen?** Per day in game, per day in real life, per day in-game so long as you spend time in the apartment? I don't want to spend a week or two not playing the game to find my bank account has been drained. If I'm getting this for every in-game day that's $10,500 for a week in real time. **Second, what happens if you can't pay?** Do you lose the apartment? Are you locked out of it? Do they shut off your water and power?


Grand Staff of Charming mission?

I have a Grand Staff of Charming that I cannot drop as it is part of a quest. Does anyone know what quest it is for?


my follower died and her dead body follows me instead

My follower from the companions unfortunately died while on a quest. For some reason whenever I walk through a door or fast travel her dead body follows me. I can't search her body to get my dragonplate armour set back and my new housecarl (or anyone else) won't follow me because I apparently already have a follower. I'm tired of dying alone and being over encumbered. The body is face down not and moving.


How do I place blocks without breaking existing ones?

I'm on single player creative mode. When I try and place down a block, all it does is break existing blocks. So, how do I place down a block without doing this?


Which blocks require the Silk Touch enchantment, or benefit from it?

In Minecraft, which blocks:   1. Can only be acquired with a Silk Touch enchanted tool, or   2. Do not drop themselves or 100% of their components when broken, so Silk Touch is still useful, even if the block can be built or acquired without Silk Touch?


What is fuel cost?

I just got my ship in SW: The Old Republic and I noticed that space missions have a fuel cost associated with them. What does it actually mean? Do I need to buy fuel periodically? Where can I see how much fuel I have?


Cannot Connect to GMod DS

Console initialized.     Couldn't load shader dll: game_shader_generic_garrysmod_srv.soConVarRef mat_dxlevel doesn't point to an existing ConVar     Game_srv.so loaded for "Garry's Mod"     Setting breakpad minidump AppID = 4000     Initializing Steam libraries for secure Internet server     [S_API FAIL] SteamAPI_Init() failed; SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning() failed.     Logging into anonymous gameserver account.     Fetching Workshop Addons.. No -authkey     Unknown command "cl_cmdrate"     Unknown command "cl_updaterate"     Unknown command "rate"     Network: IP 127.0.1.1, mode MP, dedicated Yes, ports 27015 SV / 27005 CL     Error loading cfg/trusted_keys_base.txt     Error loading cfg/pure_server_minimal.txt     PREP OK     ConVarRef room_type doesn't point to an existing ConVar     Executing dedicated server config file server.cfg     Map cycle file 'cfg/mapcycle.txt' was not found.     Nav File is wrong or something (4)     Initializing Steam libraries for secure Internet server     [S_API FAIL] SteamAPI_Init() failed; SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning() failed.     Logging into anonymous gameserver account.     Connection to Steam servers successful.        Public IP is ----------.     Assigned anonymous gameserver Steam ID [A-1:3785689097(4531)].     VAC secure mode is activated.     Fri Aug  8 00:22:28 EDT 2014: Server Quit      This is what I get when I start my dedicated server. It is displayed in my LAN listed servers. I portforwarded ports 27015, 27005, 27030, 27020, and a few others, both TCP and UDP, traffic should be coming through, I triple checked everything and even did a little bit of trouble shooting. I cannot connect to the server when I get out of my LAN and friends cannot join the game, it doesn't show on the Internet server list. What concerns me is "[S_API FAIL] SteamAPI_Init() failed; SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning() failed." Thanks for any input. -- I also tried putting "+ip 192.168.xx.xx" in the execution line, I crashed in a loop giving me this console feed               david@corn:~/gmodds$ ./srcds_run -game garrysmod +maxplayers 32 +map gm_construct +ip 192.168.10.87     Auto detecting CPU     Using default binary: ./srcds_linux     Server will auto-restart if there is a crash.          Console initialized.     Couldn't load shader dll: game_shader_generic_garrysmod_srv.soConVarRef mat_dxlevel doesn't point to an existing ConVar     Game_srv.so loaded for "Garry's Mod"     Setting breakpad minidump AppID = 4000     Initializing Steam libraries for secure Internet server     [S_API FAIL] SteamAPI_Init() failed; SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning() failed.     Logging into anonymous gameserver account.     Fetching Workshop Addons.. No -authkey     Unknown command "cl_cmdrate"     Unknown command "cl_updaterate"     Unknown command "rate"     WARNING: NNET_OpenSocket: bind: Cannot assign requested address     Couldn't allocate any server IP port     Couldn't allocate any server IP port     Add "-debug" to the ./srcds_run command line to generate a debug.log to help with solving this problem     Fri Aug  8 00:22:35 EDT 2014: Server restart in 10 seconds


What happens when I trade away my Rotom formes?

In Pokemon Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver, there are rooms where Rotom can possess household appliances to gain alternate formes. The appliance is removed from the room while Rotom is in that forme. When I trade the Rotom away, does my Rotom's Room get its appliance back? Does this differ between versions of the game?


Origin, 1 account, 2 games, played on the same time on 2 different computers

I have Battlefield 3 and Sims3 on my origin account. My gf wants to play Sims on her pc, and I want to play BF3 online on my pc at the same time. Is it possible?


Xbox 360 plays DVD without audio

Since a few days ago my Xbox 360 wouldn't play sound anymore. I looked on the internet and found some solutions to the problem. I should turn Display Discovery off and manually change my settings for the display. This would have solved my problem if I didn't want to watch movies on my Xbox, because when I play a DVD, the audio is still not working. I have connected my Xbox to my TV using the provided HDMI cable. My TV is an LG (model-nr: 37LG5030). My laptop hasn't been connecting well to my TV too, so I figured, maybe the problem is in my TV. I have tried various thing and at the moment I'm trying to figure out how to update the firmware of my TV, with no luck. Can anybody help me getting sound from my Xbox again?


What is this ship?

I was recently playing Battlefield 3 and came across this on the edge of the map, does anybody know what it is? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TtNKF.jpg)


Paladin Hoss is dead. Now what?

In Fallout 3 I met Paladin Hoss and another guy fighting super mutants, and they recruited me to follow them in finding their teammate. But after a minute or so, he got blasted and died by one of the mutants. Is there any way to replay the mission as it seems to be a good opportunity for farming? (good xp, items etc.) I play the ps3 version, so no console commands are available I believe.


Will military dwarves carry (and use) multiple weapons?

I'm currently in the middle of assigning my military. I want like my marksdwarves to carry a sidearm and a buckler in addition to their crossbow. Will they equip the additional weapons, and when they do, will they use them correctly (i. e. preferring crossbows and switching to their sidearm in hand- to-hand) in combat?


Are there any bonuses to making your own ammo?

Is there a benefit to crafting your own ammo in Fallout: New Vegas? At first I wanted to do it, then I quickly got bored with it, and now its pretty much the LAST thing I want to do in the game. Anyone do anything otherwise? Should I really bother breaking down ammo, trying to find materials to make an ammo recipe? Thoughts?


Can I make bolts out of dead goblins?

After slaughtering a bunch of goblin invaders, the dwarfs promptly piled up their corpses in my refuse pile. Fast-forward a few seasons and the corpses decomposed to the point where only their skeletons remain. Being low on ammunition at the moment I decided to put those goblin bones to good use and make bone bolts out of them, like I sometimes do with cows and kittens. Trouble is, the dwarfs refuse to make bolts because they need "unrotten bone body parts". But I have more than two dozen skeletons outside! Can I use those bones or not? If that is possible, how can I get the dwarfs to make nice goblin bone bolts, so they can take out the next wave of besiegers with the goblin's own ancestors?


Daoc can't connect to update server

I just installed dark age of camelot, using disc. when i launched the game, a update window pop'd up. After 30 seconds it said cannot connect to update server (error 201).   i've heard someone say that there servers isn't up at weekends and at evening, but its midday here (GMT +1)


Level 50 veteran level 1 character, play the other alliance faction questlines, is character or content scaled?

In my question here, about there being separate areas for the three alliances (factions) in Elder Scrolls Online, I was told, and I've emphasized what is relevant for this question: > You are correct, the only time you will "meet" other players is in Cyrodiil. > **Once you have completed the main story and reached Veteran rank 1, you > will be given the option to play the Daggerfall covenant or Alderi Dominion > quest lines.** Even then you will be phased with other Ebonheart Pact > players and see no other factions. When doing this, will I:   * Play as level 50 character, in areas appropriate for level 1-3 players (to begin with), containing level 1-3 quests, mobs, and rewards? Meaning that I can probably just shake my fist to have mobs die, and the rewards will only give me a few gold?   * Play as level 50 character, in the same areas that level 1-3 of those other alliances have played, but with the quests, mobs, and rewards, scaled to level 50? In other words, here I'll have a chance to get gear, money, xp rewards, that is fit for my level 50 character?   * Play as level 1 (again) in those quest-lines, levelling up as normal (this scenario is unlikely, but I added it for completeness) In other words, what exactly do I get out of this, compared to just starting a new character in another alliance and levelling it up as normal?


Are there stats for the Antaran Hero at the end of Master of Orion II?

When you attack Antares in Master of Orion II, a scan of the Star Fortress in orbit of the planet shows the face of an Antaran. Is this a hero? If so, are his stats and abilities known? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yzLas.png)


How do russian tanks compare to german tanks?

In almost every conflict I have been in the russian T-34 tank (medium) is defeated when engaging a german panzer (medium). Are there any tank stats available to show the dmg/armor per tank. Or at least the outcome of 1v1 fights between tanks? I am new and it seems to me the german tanks are far superior.


How do I get multiplayer (Bluetooth or Game Center) working in TriggerFist

I got TriggerFist not too long ago and am really enjoying the gameplay – especially the wonderful AI. I then wanted to play with my friend. Both my friend and I have iPad Airs with iOS 7.0.6. Bluetooth is turned on. I first tried the bluetooth multiplayer. Both my friend and I changed the dropdown box at the gamemode selection screen from singleplayer to bluetooth, then tapped next. Our devices found each other, I slected my friend's name when it appeared and my friend tapped accept when my invitation appeared on his screen, but we were not directed to a match. We tried again multiple times, some times with the roles reversed, but the game still stayed on the gamemode selection screen. We then tried using the "Play w/ friend" option, where one of us invited the other to the game, but it still wouldn't work. After that, we tried both of us using the "Matchmaking" option at the same time, but we each got a different game, with different maps, of all bots. Is there something I am meant to do that I've missed out on? I would really love to play the multiplayer, but I just can't seem to figure out how to get it working.


How does victory point system work?

In CoH2 there are victory capture points represented on the mini map by star icons. Normally there are 3 of these and in standard matches teams start with 500/500 victory points. **How does the victory point system deduct points from your victory point score?** * * * Side Note: I just played a game where I held the 3 victory points until I still had 500/500 vp and my opponent had 44/500 vp. My opponent made a force I couldn't counter and captured 2 of the 3 vp's. I was content to play defensively until i realized i only had 100/500 vp and he still had 44/500 vp over 15 minutes later. I am very confused on how that is supposed to work, how come he wasnt losing half the amount of vp's when I held one vp capture point? and yes I lost the game


Where can one find how long a cease fire has left?

When one enters into a peace treaty, there is a period of time where the player cannot go to war with the other civilization. At some point this cease fire period ends and the civilizations may go back to war with one another. The issue I have is that I cannot find on the interface where to see how many more turns are left until the end of a cease fire. Can someone tell me where to find the remaining turns on a cease-fire on the interface?


How do I have more gold than the max?

Here it shows my max gold is 2500, yet I have over that. How is this possible? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bEjjL.jpg)


In Aliens Vs Predator, how can you play as an Alien or Predator in Multiplayer?

I got Aliens vs Predator last night and played single player for a while and nearly had a heart attack, so I moved to multiplayer. I was disappointed to find that I could only play as human. Is there something that I have to do in order to unlock either Alien or Predator teams or will it unlock automatically after a while.


Is it true that I won't see completed missions time if I restart a campaign?

If I restart a campaign I will still have all my achievements. But as far as I understood, I won't see completed missions time if I restart a campaign? Is this true? Thanks


Where is the Turian General Oraka?

For the quest "Aria: Blue Suns" I'm supposed to deal with the Turian general Oraka, but I'm having a hard time finding the general as the journal offers no hint where the General could be. Where on the Citadel is General Oraka?


How does the planet & material scanning mode work in Mass Effect 3? When I first charted out, there was some vague info about scanning being "faster" & Reapers being on your tail if you've done it too long. I knew in Mass Effect 2, you would orbit the planet and then go about the grind, I can't find the same on Mass Effect 3. So do I just go about scanning randomly? What was that thing about Reaper attack & should hide away thingy?


Laning against AD bruiser Nidalee?

Which champion(s) have a better chance of surving lane against nidalee?   If you happen to not have these champions, how do you counter her? I play her myself, so I know buying resistances is useless because she has so much sustained damage and poke with her no mana cost abilities.   Using someone like yorick may work I suppose, but only if you have a lot of mana pots or mana regen runes. How can I effectively lane against her without spending too many resources just to avoid being killed?


Can I change class?

In Mass Effect 1 you could change class for a second playthrough, but you'd lose all XP. Can I change my class in Mass Effect 3? When can I change it and what happens to my previous progress/level? I don't mean changing class when importing a ME2 character, I mean after choosing a class in Mass Effect 3. Is there any option when completing the game that allows me to switch class?


How do I play multiplayer in myminecraft PE world

I created a paintball game in my world and I noticed squares that are bodies of water which I did not add myself. How is it possible? Can other people enter my world without permission? Note that my world does not have a seed. Thank you!


Which side of an ESF has better armour?

The unconventional aircraft physics in Planetside 2 makes it possible to turn either by rolling in the direction you want to turn (like in real life) or by rolling in the opposite direction. When turning on an attacker, this gives you the choice of whether to present him your roof or your undercarriage, so I'm interested to know which side is more durable. Citations with your answer, please :-)


How to delete/disable only certain types of mobs in my bukkit server?

How can I delete/disable certain enemies (ie: enderman, skeletons, spiders, etc) in Bukkit 1.6.4? I want to make a server that only has zombies.


What is the value of ip and xp boosts?

How much ip do you get in the ip boosts? Is it the same amount for the wins vs days ones? I want to see if the ip and xp boosts are worth getting. I already figured xp is not, because the time spent leveling is valuable!


Why don't I have any friends?

In _Tiny Tower_ , you have the option of viewing your friend's tower, giving them gifts from your own stocks, and... That's pretty much it, I think. The problem is, **I have no friends.** **How do I get friends in _Tiny Tower_?**


How can I change the decal on my vehicles?

I've seen vehicles with decals saying PlanetSide Beta and others. How do I put one of these decals on my vehicle? And how do I get some more?


How do you unlock all songs with the SongSneak app?

I've unlocked most of the 23 available songs in the media player by hacking people passing on the street. I have 20 songs unlocked and there seems to be no more songs unlockable by hacking. I understand that using the SongSneak app near a speaker that's playing music will unlock the song that's playing, but I don't really want to wander into every shop in the game in hopes that I'll stumble upon a song I don't have. Are there certain locations that I can go to where these last few songs are always playing, or is it completely random?


Pros and Cons of Buying Diablo 3 hard copy vs digital copy

On May 15th, once Diablo 3 launches, I could try and get it from a local store, or I could reserve a copy of the game in advance; then bring the physical copy home and install it on my computer. I could instead buy it right from blizzard via digital copy, with the risk that I wouldn't be able to get onto the servers due to everyone else trying to download the game at the same time. What is the better choice?


Which spells do winners most often learn?

In Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup -- in the early game, the midgame, and the endgame -- which spells are most often memorized by winners?


How important are correct date and time settings on the Xbox 360?

Due to power consumption concerns, we can't keep the power strip to which our Xbox 360 is connected switched on continuously. As a result, when we turn it on later, the date and time settings are lost. Can anyone tell me whether this will cause any issues, especially with regard to games handling saved data and Xbox LIVE? Does the console set the date and time automatically when it connects to LIVE? As a related question, can I set the console so that it prompts to set the date and time whenever this information is lost?