Is there an easy way to calculate a block's light level?

I'm trying to build a house out of ice, for no other reason than sheer novelty. (Though perhaps also because I want to use my Silktouch I pickaxe) Ice is a very finicky building material, prone to melting when exposed to the "normal" light levels of a torch. Specifically, if any adjacent block attains a light level of 12 from anything other than direct sunlight, it will melt. And so, I reach a conundrum. I want to light my house enough so that I can _see_ while walking through it, and also enough to completely prevent mobs from spawning inside my house. This means I want to keep the light level approximately between 8 and 11: easy enough to do _someplaces_ , but a pain in the butt to calculate for every potential spawnable square. Is there some way to identify the light level of a block without the tediousness of manually calculating each block's light level? **I'd prefer an external tool over a mod, but I'm willing to consider the latter anyway.**


Civilization 4: Choosing resources for your main city

I'm still new in Civilization 4 and had a lot of questions about playing the game. I'm finding the game to be insanely complicated so please keep that in mind while giving your answer. If you use too much game jargon I won't understand. Thanks for your help in advance. Question: If I double-click on my starting city I come accross a map which shows some white circles. I think those circles are choosing what tiles are being used to calculate my per turn balances. But why aren't all tiles in my territory showing up? What do I do to have more options for the circles?


Where are the locations of Tarohne's tomes?

In Dragon Age 2, where are Tarohne's tomes hidden? It's the Sidequest "Forbidden Knowledge" in Act 2. I found two so far, in the Chantry and in the Viscount's Keep. How many are there and where are they located? What happens if you read them / destroy them / take them with you?


How close do you have to be to your party members to gain xp when they get a kill?

I'm playing in act III in hell with my level 60 friend in order to xp fast, and I want to avoid dying as much as possible. I use skills that don't require me to be anywhere near combat when they are doing damage, but i was wondering how close do I have to stay party members to gain xp when they get a kill?


Which are the top legendary sets for each class?

In Diablo II each class had its class-specific gold set: the Immortal King for the Barbarian, Trang-Oul's Avatar for the Necromancer, and so on. Is there something similar in Diablo III? If so, are the informations for all the sets already available?


Is it possible to visualize in-game the transcription of lore books?

Scattered around the world, there are the various books that provide a little XP bonus and some lore informations through a spoken-only text. Is it possible to activate a close captioning or at least an in-game transcription of those books?


How to record a game in civilization 4 and see others recorded games?

I'm still new in Civilization 4 and had a lot of questions about playing the game. I'm finding the game to be insanely complicated so please keep that in mind while giving your answer. If you use too much game jargon I won't understand. Thanks for your help in advance. Question: Is there anyway I can record my game? I would like to record my game and ask for people's comments or help. Or I would like to replay step by step someone else's game so I can learn the basics. The civilization in-game tutorial left me filled with too many questions unanswered.


What TF2 items can I sell to the Steam Market?

I have over 150 items in my TF2 inventory, but all I can sell are my crates, keys, and Genuine Items. How do I know what is eligible for selling, and what is not? Is it actually possible to sell any item from my TF2 inventory? (Do I have to, say, sign up for another Steam Service before I can freely sell all my items?)


Republic Commando (via steam) won't run properly

Wondering if anyone else has seen this. I just got Republic Commando on steam, and when I run it strange things happen. I get a black screen for a minute or two before the first splash video plays. That plays very choppy, then it sits forever before getting to the main menu. The menu works fine, but when I try to start a game the loading bar goes to full and then it just sits there indefinitely. EDIT: Sorry, meant to include the specs: Windows Vista Intel i7 2.67 GHz 6 Gig RAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 Republic Commando is an older game, and only requires a Pentium 3 1GHz or better. I've played this game on older hardware and it ran fine. There's no reason it should have performance issues on my current machine.


How do I counter double-terran in 2v2 with zerg?

The question is in the title. I play as zerg most of the time and I have almost no idea what to do against the terran marine-marauder-medic combo in 2v2. The normal 1v1 strategy (banelings, basically) doesn't seem to work against these masses.


Are enemy subtypes level restricted?

I've noticed in Skyrim that enemies such as bandits, namely the weakest type that is, just bandits become less and less common the more you level up. I was wondering do some enemies stop appearing all together after you reach a certain level? I don't want to not encounter Blood Dragons anymore just because I'm to high for them :( They look so cool!


2v2 strategy if partner drops out early?

What is a good strategy if our partner leaves in the first 5 minutes? I play 2v2 regularly with my friend. His computer can be flaky and will occasionally freeze within the first five minutes of the game. I also sometimes have to unexpectedly drop out early in the game (married life). As high bronze we don't have the APM or knowledge of the other races to effectively manage both at once. How should we proceed?


Steam Backups Question

I am going to be getting a new computer with SSD next week and want to be able to effectively preload my games (i.e. not have to start over or transfer save data manually). As I understand it, I want the game files to be on the SSD and the game saves on a HD. I have an external HD. Is backing up my games (via the Steam backup command) the correct thing to do? Thanks so much.


Is it possible to skip the new game introduction cinematic?

I don't want to watch the prisoner cart ride to the execution: is it possible to skip this? If so, how? Can I replace the intro movie file by some empty video?


Why can I get more enchantment on steel armor?

The enchantment on my steel armor compared to my daedric armor is about 17,5% more powerful? Is there a penalty on the daedric armor? I can see the improvement on 2-3 armor pieces. I've 100 entchantment skill and the entchanment is carry weight and fortify one-handed. I enchanted them with a long period of time in between so maybe I just confuse some values. EDiT: I think this a glitch!!!! I've verified it. When I select an item and then the enchantement the system proposed a 17,5% higher enchantment percentage. Then when I must choose a gem to fuel the weapon I select my black star filled with a grand soul worth 1000g. Until now everthing is fine. But when I select for example a Grand Soul Gem filled with a grand soul worth only 500g then I get my expected lower entchantment percentage. When I change back to the black star it doesn't show me the higher entchantment percentage it shows me before the glitch? I can select the glitch again and select a grand soul or any other gem and back but the enchantment percentage remains about 17,5% under the first value? Hence when I craft the item I get only the maximum fuel of a grand soul gem filled with a grand soul even when my current selection is higher? What do you think? Do you can fix it? I've version 1.3.10 of the game.


How do I fix a corrupted world?

If I haven't got any backups, is there any way of recovering, or partially recovering the world from a corrupted save file?


If I have Xbox live gold will others on my system be able to play Halo matchmaking?

I have an Xbox live gold account. If I sign in and start a Halo online matchmaking game will my son without a good account be able to join in?


How to stop a military victory

Is there anyway I can stop an AI from pursuing a military victory, or do I have to break out the spears to stop him? Should I rush a world congress and try to impose sanctions, or would that take too much effort too late?


Can 2h washing pole be parried?

So I am really bad and I am really trying to get good. I have the monastery scimitar but my parrying rate seems to be less then 5% in pvp. So I was fighting someone today. They had washing pole and they would walk up to me and spam their rt attack 2 handed. I had the monastery scimitar. If I did it too late they would hit me and i would get stun locked for 3 hits. If I did it too early, i would raise my hand to do the parry animation, and they would stun me out of it. Can 2handed washing pole even be parried? I had 3k health with 1,200 defenses. got beaten by someone with robe armor and a 2


Tolerant doesn't appear to grant Terran equivalent population cap

In Master of Orion II, if you have/take Tolerant as a racial trait it says that you treat all worlds as Terran for purposes of max population according to the tooltip. This does not seem to be the case however, rather you appear to get an increase in cap but not up to Terran level. For instance, a Medium Barren planet will normally have a cap of 4. With Tolerant that doubles to 8. A Medium Terran without Tolerant has a cap of 12 population. With Tolerant that increases to a cap of 15. Was this change in a patch somewhere along the line or was the tooltip wrong to begin with?


Changing night into day in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

I cannot change night into day in Skyward Sword. I just got the Goddess Sword and the first chunk of the Emerald Tablet. I am back at the Knight Academy. What does it mean you go to use the beds? I went to every bed and nothing happened.


Cannot connect to external servers in Minecraft-PE full version

My internet connection, IP address, and port are ok and correct, but I can't connect to any server, it says cannot connect and or disconnected from server. My Minecraft is the full version and is v0.7.6 alpha. I've been asking my friends, searching YouTube and Google for solutions, but its still not working. Do you know a possible solution? I have a pocket wifi and a Samsung Galaxy Note 3.


Is the Companions quest line exclusive with any other?

I'm now faced with the choice of becoming a Werewolf, and well... I know it's silly but I honestly don't care or want to have the Werewolf power. Still I would like to enjoy the main questlines, and so I would like to know if I would be missing out on anything else by accepting the "beast blood"? Thanks! PS: As far as I know the Werewolf form is only exclusive with the Vampire form. If the former is cured, the latter is still excluded reportedly due to a bug. Is that correct?


What are the best practices in theory crafting around generating an optimal spell/ability rotation in an MMO?

When SWTOR rolls out, I'd like to have a firm grip on how to approach the theory crafting of working out my DPS rotation during encounters. How do I determine and model things like spell coefficients, management of cool downs, haste, and buff procs? In the past, I've simply consumed data produced by sites like elitistjerks, but I've really never had a handle on HOW they approach modeling these issues.


How do I solve level 11 on Mad difficulty?

I'm playing the Dr. Laser game for Android and I'm stuck for quite a while now on level 11 (difficulty=Mad). Can anyone provide a hint regarding the solution?


Restarting level in Super Meat Boy

Is there a key to restart a level in Super Meat Boy? Other than going back to level select and selecting it again, I mean. (I'm playing it on OSX/Steam, in case this matters)


Why does my Xbox 360 reset when I change the input on my TV, unplug the HDMI cable, or turn the TV off?

I use my TV for my computer and Xbox. Today I was downloading the expansion for Battlefield 3. It's a 2gb download so I decided to switch and surf around. What I didn't notice is that as soon as I change input type or pull out the HDMI of my Xbox (just the HDMI) it auto resets. So when I pull it back in, my Xbox automatically starts up again. And it didn't download the whole time I was being on my computer, even though it is turned on. Is this something normal or is this an option for safety that can be disabled?


What are the Altars to Kali for?

In many levels there appears to be an Altar to Kali. What purpose does it serve and how can I use it?


Are quest rewards the same on subsequent playthroughs?

Are the Quest rewards in True Vault Hunter Mode different from Normal mode or are they just the same weapons from the normal quests but with better stats?


What plug/voltage/hertz does an Ouya use?

An overseas friend has asked what kind of plug an Ouya console uses. I haven't received mine yet, so I don't know. I also need to let them know what kind of voltage/etc it expects. Can anyone who has received their console let me know?


Are some enemy types missable?

I assaulted the alien base and killed the sectoid commander. Shortly after that I shot down the overseer ship and made the game progress forwards. Now I never see any sectoid commanders and instead only fight ethereals. Unfortunately I never got to capture a sectoid commander alive. Did I miss my chance to capture them? Do they stop spawning once I shift the stage of the invasion? Finally are there any other enemy types I could have missed?


How does critical chance work?

When does the critical hit calculation take place? Does a critical hit guarantee that my shot will strike its target, or is a critical hit chance only calculated if a shot hits the target in the first place?


Is there a catalog of image file names from Deus Ex: Human Revolution?

Through Google Image Search I stumbled upon a JPEG of the in-game screensaver wallpaper found on computer terminals throughout Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I have included a scaled-down copy here: ![terminal wallpaper](http://i.stack.imgur.com/WA6FU.jpg) In case the image gets deleted, it's basically a shadowed orange crumpled tin- foil looking background with a circular shadowed orange/gold "belt buckle" with a "flower" inside the circle made out of 8 diamonds (gold outline, black inside). I would like a higher resolution version of the image for my desktop, but I cannot recall where online I found it. Worse, it's useless to Google for words like: wallpaper, background, backdrop, display, screensaver, desktop, etc., as they do not help filter out the thousands of other DE:HR wallpapers present online. 1) Can anyone think of a clever Google query that will pinpoint the image I'm looking for? 2) Is there a catalog of image file names from DE:HR available anywhere online? I played the PS3 version, so I do not have access to a PC-readable DVD. Thanks!


Does the Dishonored iOS game interact with the main game?

I was wondering if the mobile _Dishonored: Rat Assassin_ (a bloody and not PETA-approved _Fruit Ninja_ -clone) interacted with the main release of the game. If so, how?


Is it possible to hit your own men with normal weapons?

I know you can damage your own men with rockets and grenades, but when firing your regular weapon is it possible to cause friendly fire? I've had a few situations where two troops were close together and when the soldier lined up to shoot the bullets (or energy) passed very close (or maybe something through) another unit to the target. I know in the original X-COM friendly fire was definitely possible.


What are the towers for in DW7?

In Dynasty Warriors 7, there are various guard towers on some maps that you can climb up. What are they for? You no longer have arrows that I can tell (like DW5:E), so what's the point of being able to go up there? Can you still knock them down?


Where do I get Exp Share in Pokemon Emerald?

Where can I find the Exp.Share? And also how early in the game can I get it?


Which character is best for the healer role, other than Aeris?

I am going to need a utility/healer when > Aeris dies. Who do you suggest I use? I've pretty much run a party of Cloud/Barret/Aeries most of the game because it works well for my play style and I faceroll everything that isn't a boss. > I don't even want to get to the point where she dies, I like her far too > much as a character. I know some characters are more geared for healing than others, but who is the best?


How do I get the card back for beating Heroic mode in the Curse of Naxxramas?

As the title suggests, what conditions must be met for me to be awarded with the new card back? I heard it was from beating the first wing in heroic mode. I managed to beat them but there is no sign of a new card back. Do I have to wait for all of the wings to come out and beat the heroic mode on all of them to get it or is it something entirely different?


Spiderman Web of Shadows black screen

After playing the game for a while, the game stops and the screen turns black. What should I do to fix this? I also get the problem when spidey goes too high in the air.


Where can I find EULAs for games BEFORE I purchase them?

_After_ impulse buying NFS: Hot Pursuit for €6.8, I noticed that Steam needed me to accept its EULA. That EULA mentioned I might have to install ~~EA Download Manager~~ Origin to get some content. I was not exactly pleased to learn this -- given the previous press coverage about EA and Valve, I thought this kind of stuff wouldn't be allowed on games for Steam, but I digress. Had I known the game had a custom EULA that needed to be accepted _after_ the game was purchased (which is silly, because if you reject it Steam still won't refund you), my impulse buying would have been... fairly reduced. So I see a business point in _hiding_ the fact there's this custom EULA. Now, for the gamers' point of view: where can I find the games' EULAs _before_ I buy those games? I've tried googling them in the past, but it's a fairly difficult endeavor in general. Yet, I feel they do matter, and should weigh in on the buy or skip decisions of games. Are there ad-hoc sites, or good general search queries that may match whatever kind of alternative wordings (EUALA, etc.) a few companies have started using too?


Can I get back unique guns I've sold in Borderlands?

There are many unique guns in Borderlands, and when they don't look particularly useful I sell them. If I want to get them back, is there any way? Will the merchant I sold them to have them in his inventory? This happened to me recently with Sledge's shotgun and I was hoping I could retrieve it somehow.


Is the killing blow the only thing that determines how much experience I gain from killing an enemy?

I know that killing an enemy on foot will give you more experience than killing an enemy by running them over or shooting them from a vehicle (related question here), but is the amount of experience gained dependent solely on the killing blow? In other words, could I use the vehicle machine guns/rocket launchers to soften up a tough target, get them down to very little death and then pop out of the vehicle to land the killing blow and get the full on-foot XP? Or does it take into account the percentage of damage done on foot/in vehicle?


Is there a way to "unlearn" skills in Heroes III?

In Heroes of Might and Magic III your heroes gain skills as they level up. When you level up, you will be presented with two options for skills, one of which you can opt to learn. There are three tiers of each skill - Basic, Advanced and Expert. Another way to gain skills is to get them from random dwellings on the map such as a Seer's Hut. Because I don't look at what I'm doing and click anything that says unvisited, I always end up ruining my hero by learning a skill like "Scouting" or "Eagle Eye" from a random dwelling. Is there a way I can discard these skills?


What do the Secret Seashells do?

In Link's Awakening, sometimes I come across Secret Seashells, and the text that pops up says that if I collect a lot of them, something good is bound to happen. what will happen if I collect enough? (How many is enough, anyhow?)


What shrines are good for me?

I'm playing through Diablo again and I want to know which of these shrines are actually benefiting me. They all provide cryptic messages that don't really tell me what exactly happened. I probably shouldn't be clicking them all, but alas it is a character flaw that I can't help. What ones should I be avoiding or is it random?


What bonuses do you receive when attacking from high ground?

**Question 1:** What is the amount of damage increase if your forces are attacking from high ground? **Question 2:** Do "2 high ground levels" give any benefit compared to '1 high ground level'? Sometimes your base is on the high ground and it exits onto the natural (that is actually on the 'neutral' level). The exit from the natural leads to 'low ground'. So comparing high ground to 'low-ground' you have double level of difference. Does this give any additional benefits? **Question 3:** Does a Colossus receive a bonus when it is shooting from high- ground?


How many quest followers could one gather at once?

Related: In Skyrim, how many followers can I have? And where do I get them? Most of the answers in the above question seem to be addressing how many followers you can get through normal means. However, I've recently noticed a bit of a bug in the quest follower system that may allow you to gather a small army. During one game recently, I had Trinity Restored in my quest list. I was at the step "Meet Karliah at the standing stone". Before doing this though, I decided to take care of some other things I'd been wanting to do. One of these things ended up bringing me near Riften, in the area of that standing stone. I ended up passing close enough to Karliah and Brynjolf to trigger the next step in the quest. At this point, Brynjolf begins following the player. I didn't realize I was being followed until later on, far from the standing stone, I heard Brynjolf speak up. I double-checked UESP to see if he was essential (I don't need to be getting him killed before I finish Trinity Restored, after all) and he was. So, I just decided to continue having him follow me. He continues to follow me for now, everywhere I go. The other task I've been doing, is collecting all of the Dragon Priest masks. One of the masks can be obtained during a quest called A Scroll for Anska. As soon as you start this quest, Anska also becomes a follower. She will also follow you out of her dungeon into the open world, but doesn't seem to want to wander far from there. (I tried fast-traveling to Riften, and seemed to lose her then. She began following me again into the crypt when I returned.) Still, I'm wondering: How many followers like Brynjolf (who will follow you to the far reaches of Skyrim, while allowing you to add other followers) are there out there? Could they all be joined together to form a bit of a posse, as long as I do not complete their quests?


Is there a version of the 'Hunters' map from Brood War for StarCraft 2?

In StarCraft: Brood War, we had the 'Hunters' map. Does it exist in StarCraft 2?


Religion specific units in Fall from Heaven 2?

In Fall from Heaven 2, there are religion specific units such as the "Fawn". To build these units do you need the religion in the city you're building them, or that religion as your state religion, or both?


Is it possible to win culturally in Civilization V with only one city?

I recently had a culture victory with nine cities - though it became very clear to me that it should have been easier with fewer. Is it possible to never found another city, and still be able to gain enough culture points (and enough of a defense) to get a culture victory?


I always have problem to properly calibrate my mouse when playing FPS games (Combat Arms). Sometimes it is too slow or too fast, sometime my movements are not smooth enough. My mouse is Razer Copperhead. What are the proper steps to calibrate my mouse before playing FPS games? Is it better to set it fast in the Configurator and slow in the game or in reverse? What is better DPI higher or not for FPS games?


Simple universal beginner Zerg build for Bronze - Platinum

I'm a SC2 player, who has mainly played team games up to now as Terran. I don't suck completely, but I have huge problems keeping up with my macro when things start to heat up, or while scouting (among other problems). I want to get better at the game and I have decided to the the following things:   * Switch to Zerg (I like the macro focus of the race and that you produce out of one building)   * Work on my macro / mechanics (because that seems to be the most important thing)   * Start playing 1v1s (because that's the only predictable setting, team games are just crazy!) In order to do this I'm looking for a build order for Zerg that is considered safe against all races, while not sacrificing economy too much. The build order only has to work in the lower leagues (Bronze-Platinum). I'm aware that there will be a point where doing one build blindly just won't cut it. It should be macro oriented (i.e. no 9 pool or roach rush), because I want something that can grow naturally into proper play as my machanics get better. My idea is to learn this build order and concentrate on getting my mechanics and macro in order while not having to think about too much about the build order at least in the beginning. A followup question would be, what possible transitions exist for the suggested build, and what kind of information (from scouting) do I need to make the decision which transition to do. Any other tips for a beginner Zerg would of course also be appreciated! I've seen this, but there are too many options in there for me.


Reave Support Gem with Carcass Jack

I have a Carcass Jack. Do you guys think the minus radius effect of conc effect plus increase area effect of carcass jack is good enough for Reave (10% penalty). Or is it better to just use Melee Physical?


Do you unlock anything if you are a gold-medal virtual chef?

I know that you get stars for bonuses that unlock various outfits/scenery changes for Mama and the kitchen, but do you get anything for getting gold on a recipe, or for getting gold on all of the recipes? It might just be the glory of knowing I am a good virtual cook, which would be okay, I suppose, but is there a further point to the gold medals?


Skyrim help with using addscriptpackage

When I try and use the console command **addscriptpackage** I get the following error: > > script command addscriptpackage not found How can I use addscriptpackage?


zelda skyward sword falling maneuver

Need directions on how to use the wii remote to maneuver link while falling towards a target. I keep falling short of my target.


Is there (currently) a way to install the Xbox One controller firmware updates from my PC?

I am one of the many who have purchased an Xbox One controller who doesn't actually own an Xbox One. I purchased it with the intent that when the PC drivers came out, I'd use it on my PC. Specifically, I purchased the Titanfall themed controller. Well, the drivers have been out for some time now and it works fine. However, since the Xbox has been out, there had been a number of firmware updates for the controllers. AFAIK, there's one to be able to use the headset adapter (not a big deal) and one that increases the sensitivity of the sticks (somewhat a big deal). As far as I know, it's only possible to get those firmware updates through an actual Xbox One. It just bugs me that I can't get the latest updates. **Is there a way to install any of these firmware updates from my PC when I don't have access to a physical Xbox One?** As far as I can tell, we only received drivers so the controllers can communicate with the OS. There isn't anything included that facilitates any updates to the firmware.


Does it make a difference if you knock enemies out instead of killing them?

Carving up an unaware nazi is extremely gratifying, but knowing the game's predecessor's interest with morality, I'm wondering if there are going to be some consequences down the line. Will knocking enemies out instead of killing them have any gameplay or story consequences?


What do the shops in Join Avenue sell at different ranks?

I've started leveling up my Join Avenue in Pokemon Black 2, and I'm not sure what the various shops will be selling. What are the different item shops and what do they sell?


Can I free the concentration camp prisoners in chapter 3?

While making your way through the Reich's concentration camp, the prisoners keep asking you to open the cells door from the guard room (or however they translated it in the English version) and mention that it is somewhere above. I haven't figured out a way to reach it and had to ride the elevator out of that area. Was it possible for me to free them and if so, would doing so have any consequences down the road?


Show complete target name in ingress mobile client

Is there a way/view to see the full name of a target with the mobile app? Longer names seem to get truncated. My main interest is more sightseeing related than game play. I'd like to get to know my newly adopted hometown a bit better.


Whats the highest scoring word?

I've been playing words with friends for awhile now and have made some pretty high scoring words but what's the highest scoring word, ignoring bonus tile placement? What about including bonus tiles? Depending on where letters fall and how bonus tiles align these might not be the same word. I'd also like to know if these words are only possible with the addition of letters already on the board? If so please explain.


Technic Modpack crashing

Whenever I try to launch Attack of the B-Team any version higher than 1.0.7,it starts to load,and then it just goes back to the launcher.It doesn't even get to the minecraft opening screen.Please tell me what is causing the problem :(.


Mighty Morpin Problems; lost Mutant Badass Varkid

I got the injector from Sir Hammerlock, injected the pod and this huge green badass thing popped out and killed me in the face. Now I can't find it nor can I inject another pod to achieve the same effect. The quest is still active asking me to kill the mutated varkid but it is no where to be found. What am I to do?


What's the best way to win a police pursuit?

I am often arrested by the police in Midnight Club: Los Angeles. I try multiple of way to get. I tried several ways to save myself but I can't. Is there one or more ways to escape?


How does the bonus system work in Uncharted 3?

Does Uncharted 3 simply not have a bonus menu like UC2, or do you have to do beat it on crushing to fully unlock it? Maybe I misremember things, but it seemed like UC2 had a menu system with lists of trophies won, weapons that could be equipped, and various skins, mirror modes, etc. Initially most of these were locked, but you could see that they existed; even before completing on crushing. I just don't see anything in the main menu system of UC3 that leads to that information. All I can find is player statistics, and the list of treasures found. Does UC3 just not have that menu system? If that's the case, how do you even know which trophies you have and don't have?


Friends blocks not showing up

My friend and I are playing Minecraft PE on two different devices both on the newest version of Minecraft and whenever he places a block its always the same. For example if he tries to place a diamond block it shows up as cobblestone.


Which crew skills are appropriate for each class?

What crafting skills (and in turn their related skills) are good for each class? I was thinking about doing Biochem on my Jedi Shadow as it seemed fairly general (a la _WoW_ Alchemist) and I already have synthweaving on my Sith Sorcerer. My other characters are also approaching time to leave their starting planets as well.


How close does the final boss have to be to lose?

I have made it to the flag ship 5-6 times and each time I have beaten phase 1. However after phase 1 my hull is less than 50%. Some times I went and attacked phase 2 anyways and other times I ran for a repair point. Either way I have lost by hull destruction or by the flag ship reaching my base before I can get to it after I went to a repair point. The last time I calculated how many jumps before the final boss could get to my base but I was wrong and still lost because he destroyed my base without actually being there on that node. My question is: How close to your base does the final boss have to be to make you lose? Is it possible to repair between fights or should you just attack at 50% hull?


After a dragon has been placed in a habitat, can it be moved to another habitat?

Can I move dragons around to different habitats? How?


How does the bow and arrow work? Will the arrow fly further, be more accurate or deal more damage if the bow is drawn longer?

How do the Recurve Bow and arrows work? Will arrows fly further or deal more damage if the Recurve Bow is drawn longer (similar to Skyrim)? Do arrows always hit the center or a specific point of the crosshair/sight or is its accuracy affected by the bow's draw length?


Getting back my current level

I read somewhere that after killing Handsome Jack and the Warrior, if you did not click on the True Vault Hunter mode, you could still access it by just starting a new game and you would still have all your XP's, current level, weapons, etc. Well, I did, and I lost **everything**! And to top it off, I had to start from scratch, level 1! Is there any way I can still get back to my current level of 37 again, Or is all that "work" lost for good?


XBox One Green Screen of Death

Just got my XBOX One today (the first day it's available) and can't get past the green boot screen. Has anyone else had this problem and figured out how to get past it? Hold times for Microsoft Support are ridiculous right now, so I can't get through.


VIM-Adventures Level 12 LeChuck Text S-Bug

On Level 12 in VIM-Adventures i am stuck with the "S"-Bug in the LeChuck Text. Obviously i should delete the whole text above the capital letter "T" for example by pressing "dgg", leaving just:               Then things really got ugly.      But the stupid bug is in the way and since you can not edit that text, killing it with a simple "5s" combo won't work... You reach this text block nearing the end of the level after opening the left of the two red doors. I already cleared the right side and unlocked the "."-Command.


How do players on a competitive Level in League of Legends use Smartcast?

There are actually two ways of smartcasting:   1. You can do it by pressing Shift (default option) + Spell to Smartcast it   2. You can use the Key you configured  I formyself was using the first option all the time. But now I heard that professional players always change their key mapping at the start of every game so they can smartcast without pressing 2 Buttons. (For example I map Smart Cast Q on Q, so I always smart cast it) Is this the best way to use smart cast? Or how is it usual on the competitive scene?


How can I track / view all the Steam trading cards for a certain game?

I want to know when I have collected all the trading cards for a game. Is there a way to do this?


What are all the Factions i can join and their restrictions

I have started a new game, in previous playthroughs i normally just join the Fighters Guild but this time i'm going to try and complete as many quests as i can, that includes all factional quests. in a previous playthrough after after i got so far though the Fighters Guild i went to join the Thieves Guild but was rejected, in another playthrough where i was in the Thieves Guild i was rejected from joining the Mages Guild. in each playthough i had at least 2 skills which would work with each guild which i was building (a basic set of skills i always select)   * Thieves Guild - Acrobatics, Athletics, Security   * Mages Guild - Alchemy, Restoration since i want to try and complete every quest for every factions and given how i was rejected from Guilds in previous playthroughs i am wondering what all the Factions are which i can join and any restrictions which may stop me getting in later in the game or any quests that i end up doing which could see me kicked out. This is a list of Factions i am aware of   * Blades   * Fighter Guild   * Mages Guild   * Thieves Guild   * Morag Tong   * Imperial Legion   * Imperial Cult


How to build up the friend list?

I like to play Pokémon at competitive online play. Though singleplaying may have many key events for competitive playing. (Like the Mega stones, TMs, etc.) Per passengers/friends you can receive additional advantages, such as O-Powers. So if you care about your friend list, it's more likely to receive these powers. But then I'll have to ask myself: **Is it better to look for as many random and foreign friends as possible or to just keep local friends in the list?** I will not have many local friends, as I'm too old for this shizzle, but I understand that they may give more powers, as we know each other. Foreign people may share a power once in a time, but as they will have other random friends it's not likely that I'm the one who receives it. On the other hand - the more foreigners I've got, my chances increases.


What happens in Nekogames Parameters when the mysterious "beat" bar fills up?

In Nekogames' Parameters, between the status area and the map area, there is a mysterious bar that fills up with blue as you pick up experience and treasure, finally becoming cyan. Has anyone else figured out what this mode means? I've tried fighting when it's like this (I still get hurt), as well as gambling (I still lose) and more looting (seems about the same) and buying things (they cost the same). Any ideas?


What does this note say in the Stanley Parable?

Using the information from a previous question, I've been mining the textures in the Stanley Parable and came across this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/2Rl5a.jpg) which I found in-game in the > control room with the hundreds of number television screens. **Is this a secret-coded message? What does it mean?**


What blocks does the fortune enchant work on?

The Minecraft wiki tells us that Fortune applies to a certain set of blocks, but a person who I know and trust tells me that he has seen it work on iron ore, and gold ore blocks, which seems to contradict what I see in the wiki. Can someone provide a more accurate source, perhaps the decompiled code or something giving a definitive answer as to exactly what the Fortune enchantment applies to?


Am I not responsible for collateral damage?

In a recent play-through of Alpha Centauri I encountered some strange AI behaviour: As governor of the planetary council I lifted the atrocity ban. Then I allied with one faction and dropped a couple of planet busters on the rest. I quite enjoyed that, got a bit carried away and some of the cities of my ally accidentally got caught in the blast waves. Funny thing is, the ally didn't complain at all. So why did I get away with it? Does the lifted atrocity ban allow for collateral damage? Or do allies not care about collateral damage? Or does the AI _never_ care about collateral damage?


What are bounties and blood shards?

I was changing the difficulty for Diablo 3 when I saw these details: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fwWqb.jpg) What are bounties and blood shards for? I must have missed some kind of update that tells me what this is all about.


How to level up in Diablo 3 2.0.1?

With the new patch 2.0.1, I'm level 60 and I can't get to level 61. I keep getting paragon levels, but I can't get "normal" levels to get to level 70. How can I gain "normal" XP to actually level up?


How do I pick the right Chansey egg?

In Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure, the 7 stage requires you to pick between two eggs (A or B) thrown out by a Chansey. If you pick the right one, a Pokémon appears and you move on to the next round, if you pick the wrong one, it explodes and the stage ends. How do I determine which egg to pick?


Is there a way to increase the gold gained in selling to merchants?

I have noticed you very rarely get anymore than 50 gold from selling something to the merchants. I was wondering if there was a way to increase the amount you get from them, or do they give you very low amounts throughout the entire game regardless of difficulty?


How exactly do the Early Bird/Night Owl Town Ordinances work?

According to this site the key benefits of either the Early Bird/Night Owl town ordinance are:   * The villagers of the town change their schedule to fit the new time   * The villagers wake up and the shops open a varying number of hours earlier/later But do they **shift** the opening hours or **extend** them to either 3 hours earlier/later? E.g. if I choose the Night Owl ordinance, will the shops still open in the morning at the regular time? I cannot check right now because I'm not that far into the game and the information I find is kind of vague.


X3 Albion Prelude custom game start

In Albion Prelude does the custom game start give you neutral reputation with all races. even the terrans, like it did in Terran Conflict?


How do I "change gravity"?

I have a mission to "Change gravity 30 times in a single run". How do I change gravity? I thought maybe just touching the screen (activating the backpack), but I did that well more than 30 times and didn't get the completion. Since this is one of those missions that doesn't show progress, I don't even know if I'm doing the right thing.


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I have noticed recently that I am getting the following error message a lot when trying to perform a variety of things; ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6gQDJ.png) It looks pretty obvious what it could mean, but I'm getting it in some situations that would verify my guessed meaning, and then some instances that really don't make any sense... The first time I saw this message was during the Tixx dungeon, for Wintersday, when trying to use any action on my action bar while carrying 'plant food' during the third phase of the dungeon. (The action bar only has one item on it in slot one, which is to root an enemy with a vine). Today, however, I got this error while trying to interact with Lionguard Lyns, the announcer in Lion's Arch who asked for donations; ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0dI1U.png) Previously, interacting with this NPC would simply tell you to go and speak to another NPC, which is where my confusion comes from. Am I getting this error message due to some form of game file corruption or it ArenaNet disabling random content for some reason or another?


Are poisons that you apply to weapons instanteneous?

Let's say that I have a Bow with is enchanted with Frost. Now I take a Weakness to Frost/Ice x% potion and poison the bow. I shoot at an unsuspecting Skeever and hit it. Does the potion-weakness go into effect fast enough that the poor Skeever get the extra damage from the weakness of the arrow that just hit it. Same question of course for Fire and Lightning.


Why don't my prisoners leave infirmary?

My prisoners have been stuck in the infirmary for the last few hours, why?   Screendump


How do I use the rope dart?

Could someone tell me how to use the rope dart properly? I use it, but struggle with finding out how to do different moves consistently with it. Especially wondering how to "catch" people and pull them in with it. He does it some seldom times, but mostly the target just falls backwards on the ground and gets back up.


Does upgrading the Sacred Chime affect miracle damage and healing effectiveness?

I know that miracle damage is affected by faith, but does upgrading the sacred chime also increase the damage of miracles and the effectiveness of healing miracles? The item status says it inflicts lightning and dark damage and this stat is increased by upgrading the chime, but does this mean the actual miracle damage or the damage done by its melee attack? Do any of those stats have an effect on healing miracles?


Is the Special Machine Gun useful?

In the original NES version of Bionic Commando, after rescuing Super Joe, he tells you where to get a "Special Machine Gun" from Destroyer 3. I find the gun to be completely useless, so I don't get it anymore unless I'm trying to do a run with getting all items. As far as I can tell there is no situation in which it is better than the rocket launcher; am I missing something?


Are certain cards exclusive to the mission zone?

In Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Heroes vs Heralds mode, are the cards I can obtain determined by the mission zone? Or is there a possibility for me to obtain any card in any zone? If it is determined by the zone, where can I find a list of what cards come from which zones?


How to dig up, through a level surface?

I can dig out staircases upwards, but how do I actually cross the surface?               ____     #X##     #X##       _ is the ground surface     #X         X are staircases     ####       # is earth


How does one climb up/down ladders the quickest?

I play a lot of Zombie Escape, and there is always a lot of ladder climbing. What I have noticed however, is that some players climb the ladders faster than others, while others climb it slower. Is there a trick to this? Is there a certain way to approach the ladder?


Bukkit Permission Nodes

I have a question about permission nodes in Bukkit. I want to give my moderators the ability to define and redefine their own regions but not regions that they are members of. I found WorldGuard's permission nodes here. If a permission node has a child node, do I have to include the parent? For example ... Do I do this and include the `worldguard.region.redefine` permission               - worldguard.region.define     - worldguard.region.claim     - worldguard.region.redefine     - worldguard.region.redefine.own      Or should I do this and not include the `worldguard.region.redefine` permission               - worldguard.region.define     - worldguard.region.claim     - worldguard.region.redefine.own      If I give them the `worldguard.region.redefine` permission will it also give them the `worldguard.region.redefine.member` permission?


Can I buy TF2 items with my credit card?

Well this morning, I was going to buy a mann.co supply crate key. Which costs £1.49. But when I try to buy it, it only lets me pay with steam wallet. I mean I could add some money to it, but the minimum is £4.00, and I only need £1.49. And I'm not willing to spend £4 pound. Anyways is there a way I can change the payment method to credit card and not steam wallet? It just selects steam wallet automaticlly and I can't change the payment method to credit card, or anything els. Please help.


Is botting against the Terms of Service in Dungeon Defenders?

I want to buy Dungeon Defenders from the Mac App Store, and I would like to use Python and/or AppleScript to write my own bots. I know it's not actually illegal, but is it against the game's terms of service or EULA? If so, what are the consequences of doing so?


Can I prevent unwanted items from appearing more than once in the same playthrough?

It happens every time! I go to the item room and find Teleport. I don't need Teleport, so I leave it. Then the next item I find is _another Teleport!_ This will happen either in the challenge room on the same level or in the next item room. I thought I made it clear that I **don't want Teleport.** Is there any way I can prevent this from happening? Note that this happens with unwanted items besides Teleport.


What's the best level to mine Emerald Ore?

I mine for diamonds at level 10, what level should I mine at for Emerald ore?


What is a patch terran?

What does it mean when they say "patch terran"? I am looking to understand what the term means.


Are the items crafted by blacksmith affected by magic find rate?

Should I put on '+chance of finding magic items' gear on while crafting? Can this influence the quality of the craft? I know that the number of magical properties is constant per recipe, but is the bonus strength affected by this? Eg. a 'of Wounding' item gives a +1-2 damage or +3-4 on a level 3 item - is the chance of getting the better version affected by Magic Find?


Benefits of power leveling

Are there any (dis)advantages of powerleveling a character? I have seen some foundry quests that allow powerleveling, but I am not sure if this is worth doing. Will the game just keep pace with me, will it let me actually be more powerful, or will it break the balance and actually make it more difficult?


How do I increase the percentage in an area?

I noticed that the Default Village has a percentage that shows up on the map. I am not sure what this means - I thought it might have something to do with quest completion, but I seemingly keep getting more and more quests there, and I haven't hit 100% yet. Does this have to do with completing different types of quests? Or is it relating to something else?


What command do I put into a command block that can set the spawn of the nearest player to a different specific location?

I want to use the command block to set the nearest player's spawn to a specific location, how to I do it? And will the player spawn there if he dies?


Is mining for emeralds with a diamond pickaxe sustainable?

It has previously been shown that mining for diamonds with a diamond pickaxe will cause you to run out of diamonds - you don't mine as many as you use up. However now that diamond pickaxes can be bought (for 10 emeralds), is mining for emerald ore with a diamond pickaxe sustainable?


PSX memory cards/savegames getting corrupted

My wife recently picked me up a clean, used original-design PSX (not the PSOne style, if that makes a difference) as another console for my man-cave's "retro-gaming corner". I have been playing FFVII and Gran Turismo on it, using the same memory card for both. The card looks like the genuine Sony article, and came with the console. However, I have been having problems with the FFVII savegames becoming corrupted. I had to start over from halfway through the first disc not long ago because _both_ of the savegames that I had been alternating between had become corrupted. (I now rotate between three savegames and have been saving at _every_ opportunity). The GT savegames have not been corrupting, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this game could be causing the problem, as the FFVII games have always come up corrupt after switching between FFVII and GT. Is the memory card past its prime? Should I not be trying to save both games to the same card? Is there a special arcane power-off procedure like there was when powering off the NES and SNES? Any other suggestions or additional info needed?


Quickest way to obtain astral diamonds

Is there a quicker way to get astral diamonds other than to do daily quests? I am currently lvl 30.


How are the winners of ties determined in Capture the Flag?

In Battlefield 3's Capture the Flag game mode, ties happen quite a lot, with neither team reaching the requisite 3 captures and ending up with the same amount as the other team (Sometimes 0-0). But there doesn't seem to be consistency on who is the "winner" in these cases. It does not appear to be whoever is closer to gaining another flag, as I lost a match when our flag carrier was only feet from scoring the final flag when time ran out. It does not appear to be who was ahead for longer, as I've played matches where my team was up 2-0 for most of the game, then the other team tied it up near the end of the match. Is there any official word on how this winner is determined? Barring that, is there any good explanation for one reason or another?


Mouse acting strange ingame, screen rotates on right mouse move

ok so when i'm ingame (fullscreen) when I hold the right mouse button to zoom in with the scope on a weapon and then move the mouse to align it with a target, the screen just flips 90° in any direction so I need to find my bearings again and align it up again. I got the problem with:   * Alien vs Predator   * Fallout 3    * Fallout New Vegas   * Medal of Honor 2010 but i don't have it with any of the Call of Duty games or Singularity. So it is not a hardware problem. I also tried:   * swapping my mouse   * updating my gfx card   * switching from hold right mouse to toggle but nothing helps. Any idea what would be causing this?


Can I save up dragon souls?

Can I save dragon souls or do I have to spend them before the next dragon will attack? It seems that I haven't seen a dragon in ages and I wonder if it is because I still have an unspent dragon soul?


Is there an alternative to asking every civilization every turn for trade?

Almost every turn in Civilization 4 I cycle through all the other civilizations checking if they have any new technology or resource to trade. This is time consuming. (I feel like going to war with them just to reduce the number of people to ask!) Is there a quicker way of checking this?


Can't take off armor (not cursed!)

For some reason I cannot take off my blessed +1 ring mail I started the game with. It just says "You can't take that off". I found a better piece of armor that provides a better AC and is much lighter and I would very much like to equip it. What's causing this?


Mario house unlocked?

When does the Mario house and the Mario items unlock in the American version of Nintendogs and Cats for 3DS?


Help with skyrim combination

I'm stuck at the combination lock in the caves for the quest that you get the golden claw... I know the right combination, but the pillars are actually stuck! none of the will turn, and they are all stuck on the chicken head thing! PLEASE HELP!! :(


Why does my Windows Home Server appear to be frozen when a client tries to connect?

I've got a **HP MediaSmart Windows Home Server EX490** and I'd like to run my own **Minecraft server**. I have the server software downloaded on my WHS box, so through a Remote Desktop connecting I startup the software which runs fine. However the moment a Minecraft client trys to connect to the server, my Remote Desktop connection freezes and the whole WHS appears to be frozen. I've tried this a number of the times and get the same result each time. Is there a reason why WHS would do this? Has anyone else had the same issue? **Server log**               2011-02-27 19:23:58 [INFO] Starting minecraft server version Beta 1.3       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [INFO] Loading properties       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [INFO] Starting Minecraft server on *:25565       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [WARNING] **** SERVER IS RUNNING IN OFFLINE/INSECURE MODE!       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [WARNING] The server will make no attempt to authenticate usernames. Beware.       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [WARNING] While this makes the game possible to play without internet access, it also opens up the ability for hackers to connect with any username they choose.       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [WARNING] To change this, set "online-mode" to "true" in the server.settings file.       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [INFO] Preparing level "world"       2011-02-27 19:23:58 [INFO] Preparing start region       2011-02-27 19:24:00 [INFO] Preparing spawn area: 93%       2011-02-27 19:24:00 [INFO] Done (1281633001ns)! For help, type "help" or "?"       2011-02-27 19:28:20 [INFO] MaverickUK [/192.168.1.97:59249] logged in with entity id 1       2011-02-27 19:28:24 [WARNING] Can't keep up! Did the system time change, or is the server overloaded?       2011-02-27 19:28:28 [WARNING] Can't keep up! Did the system time change, or is the server overloaded?       2011-02-27 19:28:30 [WARNING] Can't keep up! Did the system time change, or is the server overloaded?       2011-02-27 19:29:18 [INFO] MaverickUK lost connection: disconnect.overflow        **Other people having related issues**   * http://getsatisfaction.com/mojang/topics/server_freezes_whole_pc_on_windows_server_2003


How do I get an older Windows 95/98 game to run in Windows 7 64-bit without some colors looking off?

Recently EA released the first few Command and Conquer games for free on their website. I've downloaded and installed the first one for 64-bit (the download for 64-bit versions of Windows can be found on the installation instructions page). Anyway when I play it it looks horrible. For some reason I'm getting graphical output errors, mainly just with the FMVs, but there's also some minor ones during actual gameplay. I was wondering how to set it up to look better. I know I've done it in XP before, but I can't remember what I did. It would also be great to be able to do this with any other old games I have (like Battleground Gettysburg). I have tried: - Checking the "Run in 256 colors mode" option. It didn't change anything. I think this is because Windows was automatically doing that anyway. - Running it in XP Compatibility Mode but couldn't get it to run. I know it would probably help if I had screenshots, but every time I try to make one it only captures the colors that are off, with the rest of the in game screen being black. Thus they don't really help out of context for what the screen looks like.


How do I change continent in Planetside 2?

How can I change the continent I'm on in Planetside 2? Sometimes I can deploy to another continent, but other times there's not way of switching.


Where can I find all three words of Champion's Spirit shout?

Falskaar adds one shout to the game called Champions Spirit. Where can I find all three words of Champion's Spirit shout in Falskaar?


What's the advantage of the M249 over the Negev?

Seems like there's no real reason to get the M249. The Negev, only slightly more expensive than the M249, gets a crazy fire-rate, crazy accuracy from the first burst, and much more ammo per magazine. Is there any reason to pick the M249 over the Negev then? I find it very hard to pick the M249 over the Negev, only when I'm running extremely low on money, and even then, it feels much worse than reliable ones like the AWP or the AK/M4


I have never seen a legendary item drop from a treasure goblin, and am beginning to wonder if it's even possible for them to drop one. Can Treasure Goblins drop legendary items? And does the type of Treasure Goblin matter? I have read How do the Treasure Goblins work, however it does not address this question at all in either the question or the answers provided.


Tiny Death Star Decoration Event (March 2014)

So far I've only gotten a total of 8 decoration droids over the entire event. Was just wondering if anyone else has had more luck getting them or not.


Is there a leveling penaltiy in Skyrim like there was in Oblivion?

In Oblivion if I leveled Destruction and nothing else I would soon fall behind because I would only get the +5 bonus in one skill. I am new to Skyrim, but I don't want to make a similar mistake. Is there attribute level issues to leveling a single skill? Note: I read this question: Are there any disadvantages to leveling too fast in skyrim? but it is not really what I am asking.


Can I transfer my Forza 4 cars to my Gamertag instead of having to start all over?

I have been playing Forza4 under player 1 offline. I just got an Xbox live Gamertag and noticed none of my cars or achievements are there. How can I transfer player 1's cars and achievements to my Gamertag profile so I don't have to start from the beginning again?


If I hit 100% in city control, will it stay there or do I need to keep sending my assassins on missions?

If I hit 100% in city control in _Assassin's Creed Revelations_ , will it stay at that level or do I need to keep sending my assassins on missions to maintain control?


Does Snowballing ingame relate to the champion or the items?

When players talk about snowballing champions, do they mean the Champion scales a certain way or that their items they would buy would be super strong?


How do I use my original account with a new install?

I had Diablo 3 on my computer but then I reset my computer back to factory, lost all my info, and no longer have that disc or key code. So I bought a new copy and key code. Is there any way to upload my previous characters onto my new copy? I still have the same battle.net account.


What are the ramifications of open cannibalism?

Let's say that I'm about to engage in some good old-fashioned American cannibalism, but instead of `[Hidden]`, I see `[Detected]` on my HUD. If someone sees me engage in cannibalism, I know that the perk describes it as a "crime against humanity," but what does that actually mean? Do I lose reputation with the faction of the guy who sees me? Does he (and any other witnesses) turn hostile? What exactly happens?


'The Walking Dead' on iOS vs Console Editions

What are the differences between iOS and PS3 versions of The Walking Dead? How do they compare, especially graphically? Is the iOS version missing anything from the big screen version? I would think that touch screen would be good for a game like this, but don't want to get a stripped down build.


What is the lowest Luck score where you "feel lucky?"

Specifically referring to casinos, what is the lowest score at which you will "feel lucky?" In my current playthrough, where my Luck is 5, I have not yet felt lucky, but have spent well over two hours at various casinos. I'm wondering if my luck is just too low to "feel lucky."


Will Mass Effect 2 bought in US work in UK?

I have an unused copy of Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition bought via Amazon.com in the US, including a special code for Inferno Armour (also unused). Will it work fine if I install and start playing the game in the UK? Does geographical location matter? Thanks!


How can I resist the vaccine better?

This seem impossible to me wherever I start, because Madagascar always seem to survive. Only once have I infected all countries, but the vaccine finished me off before I could win. How can I make a virus that doesn't succumb to the vaccine so quickly?


What happens when I jiggle my staff?

I've just got my first staff, and a new button has appeared in the combat UI, allowing me to jiggle it. If I were to do so, what would happen?


Why did one of my squad members disappear?

So, I'm playing the original Mass Effect for the first time (don't ask), and I was doing the Rogue VI mission on Luna. I decided to throw Kaidan a bone and took him and Garrus with me. I just completed the first bunker, left, and noticed that Kaidan is no longer in my party. Or anywhere. I went back inside the bunker and he's not there either (the map only has two marks, for myself and Garrus). His name and health don't appear in the lower left. Even the equipment and squad menus on the start menu don't show him. Is this something that's supposed to happen? Or a glitch? There was no notification (at least, not that I noticed), and it's never happened to me before, so I'm pretty confused. I googled it and found some people talking about the same thing, but there was nothing very enlightening.


Is it possible to activate stereoscopic 3D in co-op in Epic Mickey 2 on XBox 360?


How to "reset" a game when farm keys with friends

Here is the issue:   1. MP must be more than 1   2. It must be a party What happen is after I kill the keywarden, I would leave the game. However, there is no option to start a new game. There is only an option to resume the old game. So if I resume the old game, my NV is still 5. Yet there is no enemy around. How can I restart everything so I can get more keys again?


Should I take all the swords?

Before setting out on an adventure, you can customize what you bring with you. After a bit, you eventually have multiple forms of weaponry (bone spear, iron sword, etc). Each has it's own weight so carrying multiples could end up being an issue. Is there any benefit from taking one of each (1 sword, 1 spear) or multiples of the same (2 spears)? Ranged weapons have obvious benefits since there are different types of ammunition, but for melee, it seems only the best weapon is used.


Why can't I recover any more health when I try to use a recovery item?

When I'm questing in a dungeon as a character with low HP (Charme) I find myself having to use many recovery items. Unfortunately, after what seems to be a set amount of recovery items used, I'm trying to use a chocolate bar to recover and can't because the game tells me I can't recover anymore. What's going on here? Am I only allowed to use a certain amount of recovery items in a single dungeon run? Why can't I recover?


What Pokémon are catchable on Route 1 in Pokémon: Ash Grey?

In Pokémon Ash Grey, The story closely follows that of the Anime, including for example, the situation with Spearow in the very first episode, that formed the close bond between Pikachu and Ash. The game is fairly similar to the other official games, including random encounters in grass. After getting to Viridian City, you can then re-visit Route 1, to train or capture Pokémon. However, all I've managed to run into so far are Spearow, and one Pidgey (which I caught). **Are these the only Pokémon in the area?** Or does the game allow all pokemon seen on that route in the Anime to be caught? **Note:** In the Anime, there was a Rattatta digging through Ash's bag, as well as a montage of other Pokémon including Mankey whilst Ash was running away from Spearow, and even a Gyarados at one stage when Ash was underwater.


How to give an item to a Guild Member in Dragon Age Legends?

I'm playing Dragon Age Legends on Google Plus. When I select a piece of loot, I get gifts popping up at the bottom, telling me I can give them to my Guild Members. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UclRJ.png) But when I drag it to one of them, nothing happens. **So I'm wondering how I can give an item to a Guild Member?**


What factors influence the likelihood of item drops in Recettear?

I'm currently on a quest to retrieve the items necessary to fulfill Caillou's order. As a result, I'm curious to know what in-game factors influence item drops from monsters (if any). Does the level of a monster increase the likelihood of a drop? Are there any items I can wear to make drops occur more often? Will stronger monsters of a certain type(i.e. red slimes are stronger than blue slimes) drop items more often, or drop items of a higher grade? Will chaining together kills affect the quality and likelihood of an item drop? Factors like these are what I'm interested in.


What triggers "time gems" in lightning-mode?

When the game starts, I get time-gems rather frequently, but they seem to become very rare after a very short time. Are there some special moves/combinations that trigger the appearance of these "time-gems"? Or do they appear completely random?


Why did enemies spawn around me when I fast traveled after the latest patch?

So it's happened a few times, but never anything major, like an out of place mage or something. Well, this time, after the latest patch (from 1.4.21 I believe to 1.4.27), my lady necromancer fast-traveled to Riverwood and was greeted with: > "A challenger is near!" "I'll mount your head on my wall!" "You never should > have come here!" "BAR!" "QAPLA'!" _(or whatever it is draugr say)_ Said the 5 Bandit Outlaws, 4 Bandits, 3 Draugr Scourges, Fire Mage, Dremora Kynreeve, Restless Draugr, Wounded Frostbite Spider, Thalmor Soldier and Draugr Wight. It was a tragic day for Riverwood, except children who are obviously invincible. After I heard a dragon overhead while being chased by three frost atronaches I reloaded. So this time I traveled to Embershard Mine, which wound up more manageable: ![wat](http://i.stack.imgur.com/atTd1.jpg)   _wat_ I traveled again to be greeted by about 9 assorted draugr, then again for two more. Then the dead stopped following me. I should also note that these aren't random spawns. One of the bandits was carrying the Note to Rodulf and the dremora had the Key to Mehrunes' Shrine. When I went to White River Watch that bandit wasn't there. **My theory**   This is also my first necromancer. What I _think_ happened is that the latest patch cleaned up and resurrected some bodies, but some of those were tagged to be following me (perhaps getting stuck in an area summons can't leave?). I have a habit of "renewing" my draugr summons every time I come across a decent candidate because my character also focuses on lightning and illusion, neither of which helps much with undead, so that would explain the dominance of draugr. But I have a sample size of 1 here. Is that accurate? Has this happened to anyone else, and is there are a way to avoid a battle royale in the future?


How does food consumption rate work?

I found that some skill bonuses are a decreased food consumption rate. For example, Athletics -> Endurance (10 points in) _decreases_ my food consumption rate by 25%. However certain items seem to _increase_ my food consumption rate, like the **Brace of Fortitude**. Is this some sort of typo or misunderstanding on my part, or does this item intentionally make me consume food faster as a sort of trade-off?


Do I have to start a new game for the Enhanced Edition?

With the Enhanced Edition of the Witcher 2 just released, I'm wondering if I need to start a completely new game to experience all the new content? I started a game a while ago (before the EE was announced) on the dark difficulty and am still in the prologue, am I missing anything if I continue from this save instead of starting from scratch again.


Does the German version of Mass Effect 3 contain an English language pack?

As the German localizations of computer games are usually not up to the standards of the English original, I'd like to play Mass Effect 3 in English. Getting the retail English versions is often annoying in Germany, and the digital version at Origin is significantly more expensive than the German version at Amazon. So, does the German retail version of Mass Effect 3 contain the English voice overs and all the rest of the game in English? Or is it a German-only version?


Who exactly is Handsome Jack?

So who exactly is this guy? I've played through the game completely, but the audio logs scattered throughout Pandora reveal little about the man behind the mask. What is his backstory? Where did he come into power as head of Hyperion? Where does his daughter fit into all of this?


What is special about the "Steam Special Edition" of Tropico 3 and 4?

The latest Humble Weekly sale features games from Kalypso Media, amongst them Tropico 3 and 4, marked as "Steam Special Edition" on the sales page ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vX1O2.png) What's so special about the Steam Special Edition of these two games?


Does the Monk passive skill Unity stack with multiple Monks applying it?

Unity currently reads: "Each ally affected by your Mantras increases your damage by 5%, up to a maximum of 20%, and has 5% increased damage." Let's say you're with 4 allies, at least one of which is a Monk. You get +20% from your Unity. Do you also get +5% from theirs (since maybe these are considered separate buffs)? If there are multiple other Monks, would you get multiple +5%s? (my understanding of buffs is that no, you would only get 1 in this case)


How do I remove a Minecraft profile from the launcher?

Minecraft Launcher 1.3.9 has buttons to create and edit profiles but not to remove one. How can I delete an individual profile?


Nydus worm behavior

In what order do units exit a nydus worm? FIFO (First In First Out) or LIFO (Last In First Out)? Is it the same from the nydus network as it is with the nydus worm? If you have multiple nydus worms exiting at the same time, do the units alternate between them?


What are the differences between Marth and Roy?

In Super Smash Brothers Mêlée (SSBM), there are tens of characters in the roster to play as. Some characters have move-sets that are very similar to each other, but with different effects. These characters are often called "clones" in reference to each other. Marth and Roy are from the Fire Emblem franchise and act similarly, but I hardly see Roy in competitive play. What puts Marth above Roy in popularity? How are these characters distinct from one another?


Is it possible to complete "Pieces of the Past" after killing everyone in Dawnstar?

I am playing through Skyrim on the Xbox 360 and have 49/50 achievements competed. Earlier in the game, to gather a 1000 gold bounty in every city, I went into Dawnstar and slaughtered the first few guards I saw. Without realizing it, my companion killed the leader of the museum. My last achievement, "Oblivion Walker", was to complete 15 Daedric quests. I completed 14/15, and then saw that I still had "Pieces of the Past". I went to try and start the quest, but was unable to. I searched through Dawnstar, but could not visit the measure any longer. Do I need to restart my game from a previous save before my companion slaughtered the museum leader? If so, do I need to have all 15 done at the same time, or will I get the achievement upon completion of that quest?


How can I make good use of the Fire element?

Fire seems to be the least useful element. Has anyone found good uses for it? I mean raw fire, not steam.


Are spellbooks of any practical use to more "physical" characters?

If I'm playing as a Barbarian or a Valkyrie or something similar, is there anything I can do with spellbooks other than just sell them for a little bit of gold?


Are there any unofficial Ryzom servers up and running?

After Ryzom's source code went public I've been dying to get going on one of the fan-run fan-made Atys-like (or stranger) worlds that were sure to follow. But I couldn't (and still can't) find any. Are there any such servers running at all anywhere?


Age of Empires 2 score system

Age of Empires 2 has a score system where it gives each player a certain number of points based on all the various aspects like military, economy etc. I was wondering if anyone would have a more detailed list of exactly what gives how many points? I know that you can get by far the most points by military actions like killing enemy units but I'd like to know more.


What's a "happy birthday"?

In at least the Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and UMvC3) community, commentators of a match may exclaim this consistently when a certain event occurs. Why?


can I buy all plots of land on skyrim

I am thinking of buying the legendary edition for ps3 and I'm interested in heathfire so I've got a quick question. I am wondering if I can buy all three plots of land in the game.


How much health do Lieutenants have?

In Batman: Arkham City, there are big brutes that are fought, and the second biggest of them all are Lieutenants. They are one-armed and either wield a sledgehammer or a scythe. Attacking them counts for normal strikes, but with the speed of a beat-down. How many strikes does it take to take down a Lieutenant? 'Figured that I'd make this question since I made the other one anyway.


How can I make a villager have an... "accident"?

I have a populous village now but am not interested in the villagers' trading options. I'd like to make sure some of them have an unfortunate "accident" so they can be replaced. Obviously CSI: Minecraft can't draw anything back to me lest I feel the wrath of an Iron Golem or two. How can I pull this off selectively (i.e., as specific to a villager of my choice as possible?)


What's the benefit of MODOK's forehead blazing?

In at least Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and UMvC3), when MODOK hits someone with an "Analyze cube", power seems to be drawn to him from the impact and causes his forehead to blaze with a pink fire. It seems to power up certain moves of his. Is Analyze cube the only way to charge up? Which moves does it affect? What's its function?


Where is my Rock-It Launcher?

One of the greatest build-it-yourself items in Fallout 3 was the Rock-It Launcher. I swear, I found the schematics for it like 3 or 4 times. However, I've made it all the way through New Vegas twice now, and can't seem to find it. Where can I find it? Or, did they get rid of it?


Is there a Graphics Mode?

I noticed there was a lot of discussion here about Dwarf Fortress, so I looked it up and downloaded it. I was surprised to find it was all in text. Is there a graphics mode for this game? I would like to check it out because I'm a fan of old games and all... but I'd at least like some graphics! Where can I find a newer version (if there is one?) that has graphics?


Where do I go after the prologue?

After clearing the prologue, you're told that you should investigate the Shrine of Wind in your hometown of Tonkiness, and the Weathervane Tower near Barness. Unfortunately, there's a cranky guard who won't let me in to the Shrine of Wind, and the bridge to Barness is out (like I haven't heard _that_ a thousand times!). It vaguely seems like I ought to be able to lure the cranky guard away by mentioning the lady on the road to Barness who has a crush on him, but that option doesn't seem to come up so it's probably not the right way to go. So, what do I do next? Is there a path somewhere that I'm missing?


Can I play Seiklus in windowed mode?

I recently downloaded _Seiklus_ at the recommendation of a GamingSE blog. I had it on my old laptop, and was enjoying the game; I would like to enjoy it on my new laptop as well. The problem is, I can't remember how I got it to play in windowed mode on the old laptop. So, my question is: **How do I set _Seiklus_ to windowed mode?**


Change the server of the character

How can I change the server on which my character is? Is there a way? I heard you can do it in WoW, but can you do it in SWTOR?


Good Pokemon for the Zero Isle South dungeon?

The Zero Isle dungeons in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky specifically) are much more similar to a typical roguelike, adding restrictions that make the dungeon difficult to complete (and forcing you to rely on luck a _little more_ ). In particular, Zero Isle South makes you enter with no money, no items, and (for the dungeon) resets your Pokemon's level to 1. However, there are definitely some Pokemon that are better than others for attempting to complete the dungeon. For example, Mew is a great Pokemon because it can learn all TMs you pick up. **What other Pokemon are good for completing Zero Isle South?**


Is there a way to disable autoplay?

Is there a way to disable autoplay in the Fall 2011 revision of the Xbox 360 Netflix client?


Why can't I take screenshots in my Steam games?

I installed Steam through Winetricks on Ubuntu, and I can't take any screenshots. I can't get the Steam overlay to come up either. I've checked that the overlay is enabled in multiple places. What's wrong?


How can I set player permissions in Minecraft?

I'd like to have two levels of player permissions on my Bukkit server:   1. Admin: can run all commands   2. Normal: can join, chat and walk around; nothing else How can I set this up and warn players who try to break blocks?


About Drake and Elena's Relationship?

Drake and Elena's relationship is a topic spread thinly across the game. There is the cryptic exchange between Drake and Sully about Elena "still wearing it" and the final scene where Drake recovers a wedding(?) ring. This made me _very_ confused throughout as I thought I had missed something from Uncharted 1 (which I have never played) or Uncharted 2 (which I might misremember). From some research, I have confirmation that "it" is indeed a wedding ring and that somehow Drake and Elena drifted apart before U3. I also see people mention how they've indeed married or been engaged and that it's been two years. My question is: **What's the whole story on this topic and where is it explained (if anywhere)?** I'm assuming the whole thing might just be implied (after all I managed to guess as much myself), but I would like to be sure.


How do I Unlock the "???" Character?

I just found out (in the wiki) that there's a character called ??? in _Binding of Isaac_. However, the page doesn't say how to unlock him. I also haven't had immediate luck on google (try googling "???" =/), so here I am. How do I unlock the "???" character?


Why are spiders always on my east wall?

I'm of the impression that they have the same spawn rules as the rest of the hostile mobs. IE: the place has to be sufficiently dark... and that's about it. (they obvoiusly would have to 'fit' where the game places them as well) The reason behind the question is I almost always (say 80% of the time) have spiders spawning along the outside of the east wall of my house, and there seems to be no reason or rhyme to it beyond that. Its ALWAYS spiders, the house is equally lit along all sides on the outside and in. I am unable to provide screenshots unfortunately, but to help give you an idea of the terrain, my house is surrounded by a 2 block deep and 2 block wide trench, with a one block wide 'balcony' directly outside my wall. the trench is surrounded by a fence. I'm stumped. The east exterior is exactly the same as the west exterior. there should be no reason for this. I'm aware that supposedly spiders could spawn outside my territory and 'hop' over the fence and get in, but why always the east side? I have no problems anywhere else. And why is it only spiders? If it was somehow a lighting issue I should be getting mobs of all kinds shouldn't I?


A New Source of Stalhrim: Baldor Iron-Shaper just keeps saying "Terrible times"

What can I do to keep Baldor Iron-Shaper from repeating "Terrible times" rather than advancing me to the next stage in the quest?


Is the old republic end-game focused?

tldr, My question is this: **Is SWTOR a game that is heavily focused on players at the level cap, or is bulk of the game focused on characters that are still leveling?** And now a little of my boring backstory and bloody-minded opinion. (context) I have noticed in recent MMORPGs(my experience includes WoW,Rift,Warhammer,Lotr) that there is a tendency to focus on one character. It seems like they are designed for people to focus on the end game, i.e. playing characters at the level cap, be it with pvp or raids or long quest chains, etc. I remember feeling like the game was finally beginning when I finished leveling. I was in on some of the beta, but only got to lvl 11, but by now I'm sure somebody has made it to whatever the level cap is. While it may be a little early to tell what direction future development will take, it might be plain to see from the current content. Does anybody have any insight on this?


PC Black Ops: Why aren't my games being saved in theatre mode?

Forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere or if it's a stupid question somehow. I can't seem to find the answer elsewhere. I have the PC version of Black Ops. I've played a few games now (at a rough guess - ten or so games. I can't actually connect to the server to find out) but my theatre mode screen says 'play some matches' and shows nothing else (no games played)


What determines where XM is generated?

As far as I can tell, XM seems to be almost randomly placed, except for certain places which have an unusually high concentration: For example, our town recently opened a Five Guys Burgers and Fries (which was a relatively large local event). In a town with approximately four or five "dots" every quarter-mile, the road in front of Five Guys has literally _hundreds_ of "dots". ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hNmVv.png) Conversely, a nearby cemetery is also covered in XM, and has not been included in _any_ recent news or significant traffic. I'd like to know what the factors are for generating XM so I can plan out my routes to cross nearby concentrations. **Portals obviously generate XM, but what other factors go into it?**


What's the fastest way to level up to level 2 in ingress?

I've started playing ingress recently, and it's fun, but it's really annoying to be unable to use most of the items you get when you're at level 1. The level 1 xmp's are too weak to take over much of anything that's not already weakened unless you have a _lot_ of them. I've been walking around hacking things for hours trying to level up, but it's taking quite a long time. It seems like all I can do at this point is hack enemy portals for 100 AP at a time since I run out of level 1 xmp's before destroying resonators. If I'm lucky I find a friendly portal without all the shields filled in, but even that is only 150 AP. I can't deploy higher level resonators that enable long links. I've been around friendly portals that an enemy was trying to attack and was able to save it by recharging as they attacked, but that doesn't give any AP points. So it seems like just level grinding till you get to the higher levels. Am I missing something obvious or easy to get AP points early in the game?


Can I still earn accolades without Stella?

If I don't have Stella (she's not hanging out in front of the Defeated Monsters list anymore), can I still earn Accolades?


Make tools indestructible in Minecraft

In Minecraft, is there any way to make tools indestructible (without using mods)? I want to make some tools indestructible (for an adventure map). Is it possible to do this using enchantments (or a command of some kind?)


Is the Rocket Jumper droppable?

Does the Rocket Jumper weapon drop randomly as other weapons? Or is it only obtainable trough crafting and buying?


What is the creeper's "activation" radius?

I'm building my little base so that I can see around where I'm currently located at night, so see whether it's safe to go out the next morning, etc. I'd like to make my outer wall out of glass for this reason. In order to keep Creepers from being dangerous while viewing from inside the base, however, I'm planning a two walled base. The outer wall keeps creepers far enough away from the player (who is confined to the inner wall), such that so long as the player is anywhere inside the inner wall, the creeper cannot detonate. In order to do that, I need to know how much space to leave between the outer and inner walls. And in order to do that, I need to know what the creeper's activation radius is. So... what is it?


How can I collect a large amount of sand/glass without ruining the natural environment?

I'm pretty sure everyone knows that collecting a large amount of glass can lead to some really ugly landscapes where pretty much a large, stone hole is left after you take all the sand from the beach. I want to avoid this - keeping my world as naturally nice as possible. I am pretty certain that there are no real desert biomes in a reasonable distance around me (~500 block radius). How can I harvest lots (> 10 stacks) of sand for glass/sandstone without leaving huge craters in the landscape?


Does silence affect hero passives?

For example - if sniper if silenced, can his (very irritating :P) headshot still proc? Or does Shadow Friend still capture souls when last hitting? Etc. I ask because when I'm playing with an Orchid, I'm unsure as to which targets to prioritise in a teamfight i.e. if I'm against drow and sniper, should I silence drow to stop her using her silence/knock-back, or sniper to stop his mini-stun? Hope this makes sense, let me know if not and I'll edit accordingly :) Thanks!


Do I get [?] boxes picked up by my local co-op partner?

I played through a lot of Lost Planet 2 with my brother locally, since I can't do online play, but now that I've beaten the game, I'm looking to 'train up' and try to get some better abilities and weapons for when we (hopefully) get high-speed internet next week. I assume that in online play whoever picks up the [?] box gets the credits in it, but in local multiplayer, P2 doesn't have an account, he just uses my stuff. Right now, we usually get about the same amount, so if I'm losing half of my credits, I'd like to know.


Does playing with friends increase your ability to gain infernal rings faster?

Assuming the probability of getting key is 25% (torment 1). If playing single, we get:   * 4 tries per key   * 4 keys for machine   * 4 machines per organ   * 4 organs per ring So a total of 256 attempts, for a single ring. What about if we play with 4 of our friends? Does that increase our chances of getting those rings?


Does Android sync require Facebook?

So I still haven't linked Facebook to TDS, partially because I don't want to give any more information than I have to, among other things. Every now and then, though, when TDS crashes and I restart it, I'm presented with the usual "local or online" save selection screen. So far I've only ever done local, either because the age of the save is exactly the same, or it's half a day old online. Does anybody have experience with using Sync without connecting to Facebook on Android? I haven't tried syncing it to other devices yet, so I'm a bit concerned that if I don't do so, and I have to reinstall the game, that the online save actually won't work! (And yes, I know the obvious answer would be to use Facebook sync, but each platform is different, and Android may be doing something else.)


Volbeat and Illumise "Don't like each other much"?

I don't understand why Volbeat and Illumise "don't like each other very much" when they are left in the daycare? They both belong to the same Pokemon type of bug, and they both belong to the same egg groups of Bug and Human-Like. With all these factors, wouldn't the likelihood of an egg appearing be better?


What are the advantages of being behind the enemy while attacking as a rogue?

Haven't played WoW in a while and just getting back into it with the new expansion. I recall there used to be (long ago) advantages for attacking from behind as a rogue ('rogues do it from behind'). Are there still advantages and if so what are they?


How to deal with oil and water mix when pumping oil from ocean in new Tekkit

When pumping oil out at sea in the new Minecraft Tekkit, how can you deal with the mixture of water and oil that you get? Is there a way to "sort" them?


How do you catch a returning boomerang without hurting yourself?

The boomerang seems like an incredibly useful weapon, being the only ranged reusable weapon in the game so far. Using it is, however, a (quite literally) a pain in the ass, as the weapon has a nasty habit of hitting yourself when returning. How do you catch the returning boomerang properly?


When should I install the Borderlands DLCs?

I have just got Borderlands Game of the Year Edition in the mail today. The game comes with all four DLCs. When should I install these DLCs? Would I just install the main game, complete it and then install the DLCs one at a time in release order (if that's even possible. Not sure if you need to install all four DLCs)?


Where are the access points for "Citadel: Batarian Codes"?

Jordan Noles asked me to help track the illegal use of Batarian codes on the Citadel. I accessed the Spectre terminal and enabled the tracking. According to my journal I now need to locate access points on the Citadel. Where exactly are those access points located on the Citadel?


Skyrim: Ref ID for Pontious Uriel

I have a new follower called Pontious Uriel, who shows up in altar I noticed in Breezehome after I installed the "Better Breezehome" mod. How do I find his refid?


Can I change what happens to Thane?

In my playthrough: > Thane was critically wounded by the Cerberus assassin on the Citadel. He > died later in the Huerta Memorial Hospital. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yIDu8.jpg) Shepard and squad stood around being useless while Thane was fighting with the assassin. Is there any way I could have prevented this outcome?


How do I unlock officer cards in Dynasty Warriors Next?

I've recently picked up a PS Vita along with the game Dynasty Warriors Next. In DWN, there is a campaign mode that unlocks officer cards to make your officers playable. However, there are quite a few other cards that can be unlocked, but I don't know how. Can anybody tell me how to unlock those? Note: I looked on google, but my answer was not there.


Can I change my appearance later in the game?

I'm setting my appearance before I even know what's going on. Will I have an option to change my gender/physical features later?


After unlocking several feats on Humble version, how do I get the achievements on the Steam version?

I've been playing the Humble version of Shovel Knight a number of times before switching to the Steam version. They both share the `%APPDATA%\Yacht Club Games\Shovel Knight` for storing settings and save games, so my progress and feats are still there. Which is good. But I started playing the Steam version in hopes of getting the achievements tied to feats. Since I already got quite a number of the feats, what would I need to do to unlock their respective achievements? Should I simply perform the same feat again, start a new game, or even wipe my progress and settings? ![Feats screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UC4Fp.png)


How much exp does a pet "steal"?

If you have 8 people in the group (all with the same level, no pets), everyone gets exactly 1/8 of the experience points. Correct? What happens if one player casts a pet (e.g. a Druid)? Does this pet count as a 9th group member, so everyone would get only 1/9 of the total exp? (while the exp for the pet vanishes, of course) Does it depend on activity of the pet, too? E.g. if the pet is passive or if it’s doing damage? What if it’s passive but heals the group? Is the pet level relevant? And is it working the same for charmed pets (e.g. by a Mentalist)?


How come you can play Counter Strike almost immediately after you start downloading in Steam?

I am curious as to how it is possible to start playing CS 1.6 after downloading so little from your Steam account. The game is approximately 300 MB, and after something like 5% you can start playing. (The download even pauses while you're playing.) How is that possible? Is that part of the game all there is to be able to play, what is all the rest?


My personal demese levies halved / improvements destroyed

Hey my grand old king died at the age of 70 and I'm now playing my 7 year old heir. My personal levies have halved, for reasons unknown, even though I've kept the exact same demense. Furthermore, many of the improvements I've built (e.g. I had level 3 jousting lists in my capital) have seemingly disappeared (now I'm back to square one). Does anyone know why this could be? Any help would really be appreciated!


Is there a higher chance of the Sham Shield dropping elsewhere?

I've beem farming the B3NKR for the Sham Shield for several hours now; I know percentages are low for legendary drops, yet I thought I'd check. Is there any better place to attempt to acquire this? Or anyone that would be willing to dupe one?


Where are the Trainers for all magic schools located in MMX?

The trainers are spread over the whole country and I have yet to find some of them. Does anyone know where all the Trainers are located?


Mouse not being dealt with correctly, what should I do?

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is not working correctly with my mouse. I have an extra monitor, off to the left. When I play the game, the mouse is not 'grabbed', so if I look to the left, I'll see the mouse pointer come out into my second monitor (the view still changes as the mouse moves around the second screen). If I then click, the game loses focus and minimizes. If I'm hacking, I can't actually click `Hack`, as there's a weird offset applied to the mouse. If do I click `Hack`, number 4 is activated. I can't move the cursor right enough to click `Hack`. I can disconnect the monitor, then it works, but I'd rather not do that. Is there a setting somewhere I need to change?


How do I unlock the remaining challenge levels in Peggle for Android?

When I was looking at my Peggle stats on my Android phone, I saw that I'd completed 30 of 100 challenges ... but when I select Challenges from the main menu, I counted only 40 available. How do I unlock the remaining 60 challenge levels, if that's even possible?


Is there an enchanted item duplication bug in Minecraft?

I enchanted a bow with Power 1, and now I have three bows all with Power 1 on them. Did monsters drop the others, or is there an item duplication bug in Minecraft?


How do "Diamond Dash" blocks change color?

In "Diamond Dash" you click on at least 3 contiguous blocks of color to make them disappear for points. You can see while clicking that some blocks change color to make more contiguous blocks. What is the algorithm behind those color changes?


What maps have mobile AA (Consoles)

So I do play BF3 (on PS3) a lot, I've racked up about 60 hours gameplay but every time I look at my vehicle stats I can see I have absolutely no points for the AA! I can't believe I've been playing so long and haven't even apparently been in this vehicle. So was just wondering where on earth I can find this Anti-Air?


Does it matter which way a door is facing in Minecraft?

Depending on which way I'm facing when I place a door, it will either be on one side of a cube border or another. Are there any game mechanics that make use of the door's alignment which I should be aware of, or is it purely cosmetic? _Door placed from this side_ ![Door outside](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iLJMH.jpg) _Door placed from opposite side_ ![Door inside](http://i.stack.imgur.com/goIVX.jpg)


What do the rankings after the match mean?

After each match you are rated on Offense, Defense and Technique. How exactly do these correlate to events during the match and what effect do they have on the points you get for ranked matches?


Strategy for Iskatu Nightmare/Hell - Witch Doctor

I have a been trying to solo farm Iskatu for experience to get my levels up to a point where playing Hell is less "squishy". For some reason I am not finding the right build for the Witch Doctor to make killing him alone on Nightmare with the templar effective. I have been using this build which is nice in doing passive damage but is not effective on the higher levels. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/witch- doctor#aZUdjT!ZVW!aYZaYZ What is the most effective build for killing this boss that places an emphasis on speed to complete specifically for the Witch Doctor? How does this build change when you fight him on Hell vs Nightmare.