How many unique Pokémon formes are there?

Some Pokémon only have one version and one shiny version, so 2 total formes/sprites/call them whatever you like. Some others, however, have several. Examples include Vivillon (20 known patterns), Meowstick (prominent gender differences) and Deoxys (different activatable formes). I'm looking for the total number **excluding Mega Evolutions, Spiky-Eared Pichu and Spinda** , specifically:   * How many unique formes are there **at all**?   * How many unique formes can one have **at the same time** , assuming enough Pokémon are accessible? (As far as I know, you can't have both Black and White Kyurem at the same time, for example)   * How many of these are available **in storage** , that is, don't get lost when the Pokémon is put into a PC box?  It would be great to have the answer updated as new Pokémon and formes are released, but in any case, I'd like to have an answer as of X/Y. The versions count as different if they are visually different. Things such as evolution that differs depending on gender don't count as different formes.


Where is the Starcraft II custom map folder?

I downloaded a custom map but I don't know where to put it in order for it to appear in the Custom Game map selection menu. Does anyone know where is this custom map folder ? I play on MacOS X but I think the only difference between the Windows and the MacOS version is only the installation path.


Goat Simulator quests are in the wrong map?

Ok, so I've been trying to get all the quests done in Goat Simulator. I've got them all done in Goat City Bay, but for some reason there are some extra quests in GoatVille. For exmaple, the longboard, Goat Rider, and the Hyped Up quests are there, but it's impossible to complete them. I've looked all over the map and can't find anything to complete the quests. I'm almost positive that they're not supposed to be there. Any help please? <:(


Installing a 16-bit Windows 95 game, NBA Live 98, on 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium

I am trying to install the 16-bit game, "NBA Live 98" on my parents' desktop computer, but I got a message that says, word for word: > The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows > you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you > need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then > contact the software publisher. Problem is, this computer game is obviously out of date and no longer supported. Note: The desktop has Home Premium, so XP Mode and Program Compatibility Mode are out of the question. Also, my parents are not willing to downgrade their computer to XP (they discarded the OS CD years ago), and my backup desktop doesn't have a single administrator (everyone's limited). Finally, my laptop charger is broken, so I can't use my Dell Vista.


How do I play against Hunters as a Zoo Warlock?

There are Hunters on ladder, lots and lots of Hunters. There are aggro Hunters, midrange Hunters and secret Hunters. And most of them simply defeat me. I'm playing a typical Warlock Zoo deck, the exact composition is the following: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PHLP0.png) I'm having some difficulties against Hunters, and I'm wondering how I could play better against them:   * How do I deal with their traps? Especially the explosive trap can really hurt me as many of my earlier minions have two or less health.   * How many minions should I have on the field? I have to take "Unleash the Hounds" into account, but always playing around it negates most of the strength of this deck In general, the Hunter matchup is really hard for me, and the number of Hunters I encounter is increasing drastically as I climb the ladder. Are there any strategies to deal with Hunters as a Zoo Warlock, or is this imply an unfavorable matchup I have to live with?


What is and how does World of Warcraft's Custom Lag Tolerance setting work?


What does the middle side in the fifa 14 choosing controls mean?

So when you want to play a game there would be 3 sides that have keyboards and controllers as pictures. the page is before you choose your outfit. So what does the middle side mean?


How does Fork work with PowerCharge-on-Crit work?

The questin is about Projectiles caused by the Fork-support-gem: http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Fork Will projectiels caused by Fork either have a   * unique crit, (so they could crit when the original didn't crit)   * shared Crit, (so they crit when the original spell did crit) We have PCoC equipped: http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Power_charge_on_crit So the big incentive: Can these new Projectiles by Fork cause a Power Charge? Thus there was faster gain of Power Charges.


How can I do Taxi missions without waiting?

I've beaten Story Mode in GTA 5, and I've bought the Downtown Cab Company. I want to do these special missions right away. Do I have to sleep a lot to try do make time pass? Is there any way to get these missions faster than once a week?


Where and when can Treasure Goblin rifts appear?

Can you only find a Goblin Rift in Adventure Mode? Similarly, can treasure goblins found within Nephalem Rifts open up a Goblin Rift portal, or can only goblins found outside of Rifts open portals? I already know that you have to be level 70, and that if a friend wants to enter they have to be nearby.


Should I be mean and pop my villagers' balloons?

Sometimes my villagers walk around with balloons. If I tap them (which pops them) I get 40 coins. Is there any benefit to letting them keep the balloons?


CSGO Operation Breakout last mission?

SO I've been deleting a couple of missions (competitive) with maps that aren't popular (esp Breakout Maps). I do try to find a game but I just can't, so I delete 'em. Most of the maps I get for competitive are Operation breakout and those unpopular ones like Cache. Maybe it's just my location and ping but I just can't find a game. Anyway, after that I'm stuck with this mission: Competitive: Cache. I can't delete it. It's been like 2 weeks or so. I do the second other mission (Casual, Deathmatch, etc). I'm almost done with my 13th mission, what's gonna happen when I'm done with my 14th? Am I gonna get a new mission drop or do I have to play the Competitive Cache to get the golden coin? Thank you so much!


Crystal Scepter with Gangplanks passive?

I cannot find anywhere if gangplanks passive poison on-hit effect (which does magic damage) works with Rylai's Crystal Scepter. I know this isn't viable in most instances, but I found myself wanting to get it as a last item in an ARAM game, but didn't because I assumed it didn't work. However it DOES work with brands passive (magic damage over-time as well), so now I am wondering if I was incorrect in thinking that it would not work.


What heroes in the current DotA have been present since the old DotA versions? How have they changed?

Some sites and forums have mentioned old heroes in DotA, but they only mention those who were already removed from the game. What heroes have existed way back when DotA was in the "Warcraft: Reign of Chaos" days or prior to the popularity of DotA "AllStars", that still exist now? How have they changed?


What affects the different types of luck in Animal Crossing New Leaf?

If luck isn't random each day, what affects my character's different types of luck? Can I turn a type of luck around in a given day?


What are the new spells and where can I find them?

I am searching for the two new spells in the Falskaar mod, but I had no luck so far. Anyone know where I can start looking for them?


Can I change gender upon starting a New Game Plus?

I just bought P3P for my PS Vita on the PSN and upon starting a new game, I was notified that the gender influences the story somewhat. New players should start as the male protagonist, while the female protagonist offers a different viewpoint for veterans of Persona 3. Since I'm new to Persona 3, I decided to follow that recommendation in order to enjoy P3P to its fullest. I was wondering however, if I could choose to go with the female protagonist after beating the game and upon starting a New Game Plus; if not, I'd just play by alternating between both protagonists, in order to follow the story from both perspectives.


What's the benefit of destroying titles?

I am the ruler of three kingdoms. Some of my vassals have a -20 opinion penalty, because they "desire this and that kingdom". There is an option to destroy a King-level title, however it comes with a -50 opinion modifier for all de jure vassals. Apparently, I can hold as many kingdoms as I like, and people will hate me for destroying excess kingdoms – so what exactly are the gains from doing so? A rival king has only a few holdings left. If I take those last holdings, I assume his kingdom will be destroyed. Will that still give a opinion penalty for "not being de jure liege" or something?


How can two identical gems have different effects?

I found two `Blood Ember Speck` gems both of same quality and level. However each have different effects. So how can two otherwise identical gems have different effects, and can this happen with all gem types? **Screenshot of gems:** ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9EjEn.jpg)


How do I enable the console?

I have read that there is a developer console in Torchlight II, but can't find how to enable it - there doesn't appear to be a keybind for it that I can see in the game options. Is this something that needs to be enabled with a command line parameter before I launch the game?


What does the Bonzai Bomb do?

What is a Bonzai Bomb in Dungeons of Dredmor? It's one of the default alchemy crafting recipes, and I think it was added in the "Realm of the Diggle Gods" expansion, but I'm not sure.


How can I unlock more songs in Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy?

I've got a decent amount of playtime under my belt in Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy so far. I have over 12,000 Rhythmia accumulated, I've cleared 10 out of the available 13 Series courses, I've cleared 22 different Dark Notes, I've SS'ed several songs in Challenge mode and cleared a number of Ultimate scores. Despite all of that, however, I've only been able to uncover one additional song, in the hidden "Encore" category. According to the main menu, this brings my total Challenge Mode song count up to 40, when the Museum mode shows that there are 77 music tracks total. I've played a number of new songs (as well as otherwise-unplayable tracks such as OP/ED themes) as a part of Dark Notes in the Chaos Shrine, but can't seem to access them outside of that mode at all. Are there more songs I can unlock for Challenge Mode, and if so, how? Additionally, is there a way to permanently unlock Chaos Shrine songs for regular play?


What should I enchant when I don't have anything worth enchanting?

It often happens that I've read a scroll of enchantment early in the game, when the only equipment I have is my dagger, my leather armor, and my 15 (or fewer) darts. Assuming I don't see any other equipment lying around, what's the best choice in this situation?


How do I make an Advanced Dupe I can spawn on a server? (E.g: ByB Dark RP Server)

I am curious on how to make a dupe that I can save/spawn on a server? I play on the ByB Dark RP servers a lot and how do I make a dupe on that. People tell me to use the Advanced Duplicator tool, but they won't be any more specific than that. Please help. Thanks!


What's the maximum number of Gateways you can power off 1 Pylon?

Rotterdam was mentioning on the WCS NA stream that he could power 14 gates off 1 pylon, but that 15 "might" be possible. Alas, I have no SC2 so I cannot see if he is right or wrong.


How to find how large a download is for a Steam Game?

I am considering purchasing a Steam game. I am on a limited download limit, I was wondering how to find out how large a game download is. I understand I can purchase the game, download a portion and resume at a later date. The game I am interested in is : Ace Combat Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition I see there are minimum and recommended settings, however, this does not include the download size of the game.


Save points in Borderlands Claptrap DLC

I've been eyeing the new Borderlands DLC (Claptrap's Robot Revolution), but there's one thing I'd like to know before picking it up: Does it continue the insane trend of the other DLC of putting you back at the starting point every single time you exit the game and come back? If so it's a no-sale for me, since it ended up taking me something like 15 hours to get through the General Knoxx DLC as a direct result of this design flaw. I can typically only play for 30 minutes or so at a time, and I don't want to spend 20 of that driving back to where I was last time I left off. If there's some reasonably dispersed respawn points throughout, however, I'll gladly play! I like the game, I just don't have time to waste on a design that artificially inflates game time by forcing me through the same areas over and over again.


What extra steps do I need to take to play and patch Crysis 2 on the PC?

I recently built a computer that should be able to run Crysis 2 very well. So I'm thinking about getting a physical copy of the PC version in order to experience Crysis 2 at its finest. I'm worried about possible gotchas not listed on the box. Will I need to install additional software? Will I need an Origin account? How painful is the DRM? Basically, how many hoops do I have to jump through before I can start microwaving Ceph at 1920x1200?


What are the differences between the regular and Collector's Edition of GTA 5?


What are the gameplay differences for Zerg between campaign and multiplayer?

If I were to start playing Zerg in some multiplayer games, what differences would I want to be aware of before starting? I know that all the specific evolutions (raptorlings, splitting banelings, etc.) don't carry over, but what other mechanics are different?


Why can't I feed or breed animals in Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition?

I have wheat in my hand even if they look directly at the animals they still won't follow me. Also, there is no button at the bottom that says feed. Why?


How to enter the cheat code for Just Dance 3 on PS3

According to the WIkipedia entry on Just Dance 3 there's an un-lockable song by entering a cheat-code into the title screen which I've found (but can't test) is the famous ↑↑↓↓←→←→ But, I don't know how to enter this into the title screen as the game is Move only. I tried using my Dualshock 3, but it's apparently not accepting the button presses (and I checked that the controller works, too). Does anyone know how to unlock this song?


How do I get the Sweethearts (Milk+OJ) ribbon?

I am playing Bag It! on Android. In the first level, you can get a ribbon that is labelled "Sweethearts (Milk and OJ)". I know if I place Milk beside Orange Juice, they get labelled as sweethearts - do I have to pair up every Milk and OJ in the level? I had one pair, and that was not enough to get the ribbon. I also had the following layout: (M for Milk, O for OJ, C for cereal) > MOC > > MOC This got me one "Sweetheart" bonus (for the bottom M/O pair), but no ribbon, and also the "Double Date" bonus (presumably for the stacked Milk and Orange Juices), but still no Sweetheart ribbon. How do I make sure I get the Sweetheart ribbon at the end of the level?


Is there an end to Game Dev Story?

I already shipped a console, have practically infinite money, have won a lot of awards, and was not offered to move to a bigger office than the one I have (I think I moved 3 times). The game has become quite repetitive, so I was wondering if there was something interesting in the future or if the only point is to continue to increase fans and money, or if this is _the end_ of the game.


Average performance in ESO with my setup

At first I thought that the game itself just can't handle my setup as it has been released recently. Some guys may agree with that. But I'm not happy with that. I do not get hard stuttering with my PC, but there has to be anything that I can get way more performance in ESO. I get around 30-60 FPS everywhere, no matter if I'm in a region where my graphics card gets stress-tested or has to rest. When opening GPU-Z and the Taskmanager, I always see that my GPU only uses about half of it's capacity. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YZQ3e.jpg) You can also see that my Fan Speed is at about 10%, which means that my GPU is sleeping while I play the game. Also my CPU got some capacity left, so that may not be the bottleneck. In every other game I have no problem running at superultra-settings-and- beyond, but ESO seems to have a little personal warfare against me. Sure there might be a performance patch or even an adjusted nVIDIA driver, but this more seems to me as I have to say my GPU that ESO is a game that needs juice. **How can I achieve a better performance?** Setup: `AMD FX-8150 @stock GTX 670 DirectCU II @stock Game on SSD with space left Windows 8.1`


The "Oblivion prophecy"

There are known prophecies for Nerevarine and the Dragonborn. Is there any prophecy for the guy in Oblivion known as the Champion of Cyrodiil or the Hero of Kvatch?


Editing an Xbox 360 save file to work in old versions

My roommate had her Xbox 360 set up in our living room for a while now. I bought and downloaded Dark Souls and played it for a few weeks, most recently hitting level 50. Then she moved out, and took the Xbox with her. I still have the save files and my profile and everything, I re-downloaded the game on MY Xbox without a problem, but when I try to play the game it says "Save version differs from game version. Sign in to Xbox Live to download the update." But I already am signed in... and it's not downloading anything. I'm guessing that, because we have different versions of the Xbox 360 console, it must have downloaded different versions of the Dark Souls game. And my save file from a newer version of the game is incompatible with the previous version... which I am now stuck with. So what I would very much like to do is edit the save file to be compatible. I don't know if that's possible or not. I was hoping that somewhere in the file there would just be, like, a value containing the version of the game that the save file is for. And I could go into the file with a hexadecimal editor to change that field to the previous version. However I do understand that there could easily be some data in the save file that refers to things that simply _do not exist_ in the previous version, making this venture extremely difficult or completely impossible. I don't know. I just really don't want to lose my data. I was able to open the save file in HxD but am at a loss as to which data I should be looking at. If anyone has any advice, it would be massively appreciated. As a question: How can I edit my Dark Souls save file so that it is compatible with previous versions of the game? ~ Static


How can you save a replayed mission?

How can you save a replayed mission? I have tried Google and I couldn't find it and I found this link. I really want to know how because during the last mission of the game > (where you choose to kill Trevor or kill Michael or death wish) I chose to > kill Trevor but now I want to get him back. I replayed the third way mission three times and I couldn't save it, so I just want to know if you can save a replayed mission?


Are there any disadvantages to leveling too fast in skyrim?

I play a warrior dual welding two axes and some heavy armour with a dash of conjuration. I have some skills I want to level like smithing that can be power leveled but I am worried this will cause me to gain too many levels too fast. The leveling in Skyrim feels fast in general, is it ok to power level up a skill or two or do I risk throwing the game off balance?


Tips for Finding Bamboo Pipes?

I have a quest that is blocking progress for a number of other quests. This is: > Take 5 bamboo pipes from enemies or find them in the trees. I think it's fair to say that the developer, GIGL, would prefer you to give up and just buy them through in-game micro transactions. Barring that, is there any way to encourage enemies to attack the village or to spur tree growth? It's relatively rare for either to happen which makes finding the pipes pretty discouraging.


Where's my room in Winterhold?

Is it the one to right from main entrance to the apartments on the 1st floor? I've somehow missed the explanation where's exactly my room. That one at least doesn't say "Steal from" when I point to containers.


Can a poorly-placed tower prevent a chest from spawning?

In my first play-through of Alchemical Lab, I accidentally placed two towers on either side of a chest spawn, a bit too close. I found that I could not open the chest as a result. Fortunately, selling the towers (iirc I had to sell both) allowed me to open it. Is it possible for a poorly-placed defense to prevent a chest from spawning altogether, or will I always be able to sell the defense to open the chest should I make this mistake again in the future?


Legendary sets for increased magic find

Are there any sets in this game that focus primararly on magic finding gear much like Tal Rasha's in Diablo II? If so could somone please link?


Can the lava golem be damaged without using a serious bomb?

I just defeated the lava golem by combining Serious Damage and Serious Bomb. That felt cheap, but in my previous attempts this battle seemed otherwise simply impossible, as the health bar of the golem didn't seem interested into nudging one bit. Even just the serious bomb alone isn't enough: it brings the boss to 25%, and then gets you swarmed again in short order. Can you earn your victory without resorting to a serious bomb?


Dungeon Defenders - Can't join friends' games (no attempt, nothing happens)

I understand there's a bug where I can't join friends' ranked (Trendynet) games unless I am also logged into Trendynet. This is not that. After logging in, when I try to join a friend's game _(shift+tab --> friends --> click the down arrow next to the friend's name --> Join Game)_ , nothing happens. It doesn't attempt to join the game, I don't get a "failed to join game" message - nothing. However, they can all join my private game. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?


How can I cross long gaps?

In Scribblenauts, what techniques can I use get across long gaps such as pits or lava? I can't seem to get any bridges that are long enough to solve some levels.


Should I play a "build" of a character my first time through in Diablo 2?

I've never played Diablo 2 all the way through before, so I decided to install it on a netbook and start playing it. I'm not an expert when it comes to action role playing games. I've only played Diablo, Diablo 2, and Torchlight for short periods of time. I only expect to be able to put in 3-4 hours a week due to other time commitments. If it helps in making the decision, I'm playing a Paladin (I tend to play a mixed magic/strength character in most games), and I'm playing solo. Should I try to follow a character build guide or just play through and figure things out as I go?


Is there a way to check if my friend is playing Diablo 3 outside of the game?

How can I check outside of the game if my friend is playing? Is there one page that I can search for his battletag/email and check it? I hate to enter the game every time I want to check if my friends are playing, every time. Any faster/simple way? Thanks :D


Obtaining all items in Soul Calibur 4

I'm trying to get the achievement for collection of all weapons and items in SCIV. However, I'm not exactly sure how the item unlocking works. I know about the treasure chests in the tower, and how to get them and what- not. What I'm unsure of is how to get other items. For example when I started, I just played a few games and randomly I had new items, there where no prompts of any sort explaining when I obtained them, I just saw them as new in the Character Creation. Some items I later found out are supposed to be obtained in the tower, such as the minotaur head, however I never played that level in the tower and somehow unlocked the minotaur head. So how do you unlock new items other than the Tower and beating story? Is it time based, such as every hour of play you get a new item? Or is it win based, after 100 wins you get a new item?


What's the difference between frames per second and updates per second?

FPS is obviously just the number of frame changes per second, but I have no idea what UPS is and Google is returning nothing. ps, this is a tutorial question, so I'm not just making up UPS :P


How do I stop slugs dying in my slime baths?

I've heard Polvakian Gem Slugs getting stuck in Slugpartment slime baths can happen now and again, but thought it was quite rare. Unfortunately I now have 4 stuck slugs slowly dying and ruining my pretty stats! I have the official patch added. Is there some form of alternative patch or mod that can fix this problem (for future games) and if at all possible save my ratings... er... visitors in my current game?


If you already have an Ingress account, is there any set point that you get invite codes to give to others?

Does it happen at a certain level, some amount of time spent playing, or are they handed out ad-hoc?


Is it possible to play the Back to Karkand maps in regular Conquest mode?

Whenever I try to play Conquest (either via quick match or the server browser) on the Back to Karkand maps, I always end up playing Conquest Assault. Is there a way to play regular Conquest on these maps? If so, is it possible to filter out Conquest Assault when choosing a server?


How to use my gamepad globally as xbox controller (on PC)?

I figure using x360ce I can use my gamepad in some games which claim to require a xbox controller. However, this requires me putting two files (`xinput1_3.dll` and `x360ce.ini`) into the respective game's folder1. Is there any way to have this gamepad-as-xbox-controller behaviour active globally without needing to copy this file into each respective game's folder? 1)According to the x360ce manual, for some games renaming the dll to `xinput1_1.dll`, `xinput1_2.dll` or `XInput9_1_0.dll` is required


How do I order an attack on friends?

Basically, having many technology blueprints in a single station is a death warrant. I often need to obliterate friendly bases to get my hands on them. **I want to order my units to start the attack, even if the enemy is friendly (doesn't return fire).** Is there some way of doing this? (I always had to open fire manually, shoot until the relation meter drops two stages, and when the enemy started defending himself, the rest of my ships joined the fray.)


What does it mean when one civilization "denounces" another?

What does it mean when a civilization denounces me? What effect does it have when I denounce another civilization? What kinds of actions can you take that would cause another civilization to denounce you?


How accurate to real-life are the cities in the Assassin's Creed games?

I recall reading somewhere online that it was feasible to get from landmark to landmark in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood by looking up Rome in Google Maps. This piqued my interest, are all the cities in the AC series accurate in their layout of the landmarks?


What if everyone is on the same team?

Is it possible to set up a game and have all of the bots be on the same team? Would you gain the benefits of the AI civs cheating? Would you get super science from a shared tree? Would a military victory be unobtainable, very easy, or instant? I'm curious what would happen in this situation.


What is Compendium?

What is the Compendium? What benefits are given if players purchase a Compendium? Is it some kind of subscription or a one time only buy? Does it provides huge benefits in comparison with players that don't have it?


What exact locations are covered by Arctic Explorer?

I want the Arctic Explorer achievement but, best I can tell, I've explored every part of every map in Three Horns (divide/valley), The Fridge and Tundra Express. Are there some other "artctic" maps like Souther Shelf included in this? I'm puzzled as to how I am missing this one. All the maps appear to be 100% filled in unless there are some "named locations" which don't leave gaps in the map when undiscovered or they're on some distant map I haven't checked (I have checked, I believe, _all_ of the maps you can fast travel to.)


When is switching tiles in Wordfeud the best option?

I've never used the option to switch tiles. I always manage to get by one way or another, even if I have triplets of one letter. I figure that giving a turn away will benefit my opponent more than me. Is there a way for me to make some estimation of when switching tiles would be better than "getting by"?


Some players can't craft iron tools

I can make iron tools on my Craftbukkit server with my account, but there are three other accounts that cannot. This is an image from another player's account; notice no shovel appears: ![Crafting GUI containing shovel recipe but with no shovel output](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uZ9kw.jpg) Things I've tried without success:   1. Stop/start server   2. Reboot server   3. Disable all Bukkit plugins   4. Downgrade from the latest 1.6.4 developmental build to 1.6.2   5. Make the player an "op"   6. Have player login from my computer (and vice versa). I can create iron objects. He cannot. On the same hosting service I launched a Vanilla 1.6.4 server, and that works: all accounts can create iron tools.


How do I speak to my companion?

I just finished up the last quest on Korriban, and my companion, Khem Val keeps saying, "I want to speak with you." So... I right click him, and he says: "I want to speak with you." So, I'm at a loss. How _do_ I speak with the big lug?


How to autofire F in Autohotkey?

The Dowsing Rod requires you to spam the use (`F`) key while looking for deep arrowheads. Spamming keys sucks. You wouldn't really need it if sound was enough clue to go on (the PS2 version made your controller rumble when in position), but it turns out it's not. AutoHotKey should be able to make it much easier on my fingers. Something such as this should suffice:               $f::     While GetKeyState("f","P")      Send f     return      It works in all places but Psychonauts. I've tried the `SendPlay`, the `SendInput`, the `SendMode Play`, the `SetKeyDelay` workarounds suggested here to no avail. How can I make searching with the dowsing rods less tedious?


Is it possible to earn Imperial Bux as a tip for elevator rides?

At one point I read that sometimes bitizens will tip you with Imp. Bux after delivering them to their desired floor, can anyone confirm this please?


Stuck on the SOL moon in MirrorMoon EP

I enjoyed the first level of MirrorMoon EP, looks like a cool game so far. But I'm completely lost on what to do on SOL. Moon Screenshot: ![SOL moon, too bright to see much without an eclipse](http://i.stack.imgur.com/G8Jhn.png) Navigation Menu Screenshot: ![the star system with SOL](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GnVs6.png) Coordinates:               455588495     454488495     0000.0 PC     T 0000:00     V........     T 0000:00     90F57BF5DF      On side A, the disk says 95%, and doesn't let me play. On side B, the disk now says 94%. Does that mean I've already done everything I can possibly do?   1. I start by rushing towards the concentric circles to an elephant boneyard-looking flashing house. A click sound happens when I arrive, but nothing seems to change other than the rings stop ringing.   2. I go to the tent and pick up the red triangular pyramid moon-rotator.   3. I go to the archway that illuminates when the animated markers hit it, and pick up the blue moon-marker shooter. Then I go to the broken tower and watch an eclipse every five minutes or so. The only change seems to be the sky darkening, and the navigator cursor reappearing on the moon. I have no idea what to do after that. I tried:   * Walking into the tiny white ball at one tower (takes me back to the navigation menu)   * Searching for the moon-dragger gun piece (can't find it)   * Rotating the moon every which way (no change)   * Shooting sites like on the intro level (no change)   * Standing at the broken tower during an eclipse (navigation cursor reappears, much wow)   * Standing near the rocks pointed at by the middle row of running markers The left and right rows of running markers point at two pieces of the gun. The middle row seems to point at an empty patch of land, with two rocks and not much else. **Would someone be kind enough to try this game and give me a hint or two for SOL?** MirrorMoon looks like an awesome game, but I can't help feeling a little frustrated my first moon after the intro level. Ordinarily, I'd go to IGN walkthroughs or the MirrorMoon wiki, but both are almost resources completely empty. Also posted on r/walkthrough. The video game has such a small following that I haven't gotten much feedback.


PSN sharing games

I buy & download a game from PSN on my user account on PS3 #1. Then I switch to PS3 #2 and login with the same PSN account. Can I download the same game without paying twice?


What are the "diminishing returns" for phaselocking the same enemy?

One of the loading screens proclaims that phaselocking the same enemy multiple times results in "diminishing returns". I've never particularly noticed this effect myself, but I find I rarely phaselock the same non-boss enemy twice, and if I phaselock a boss it's mostly "just because", the damage you deal to enemies you can't "lock" in place is minimal at my level. What exactly are the diminishing returns? I assume Phaselock does less damage/doesn't hold as long, but what's the formula for it? Does it affect skills like Ruin and Helios which do extra damage upon Phaselocking as well?


Am I able to install spore GA on my Macbook Pro?

So I recently got a Macbook Pro OSX 10.7 Lion (2.3 GHz, Intel core processor), and I've been wondering if it's possible for me to install spore on it ( _including_ all patches and expansion packs). My main concern is whether or now the game will end up slowing down my laptop profusely or making it crash. If anyone could give me information on this it would much appreciated. Thank you to whoever is willing to help!


Multiple Explosives

If I place multiple explosive blocks next to each other and detonate them all at once, do they each contribute damage to a boss? I am afraid the answer is no based on the fact that several dart traps, if activated together, will not each damage a creature. I.e. you have to stagger the activation of each. So I wonder if the same applies to explosives.


Minecraft is sometimes misremembering my username

Lately, when I open the Minecraft launcher my username (“kpreid”) is sometimes replaced with “O” (just the one letter). The password is remembered correctly — if I retype the username I can log in. If I retype the username, **log in** , quit, and relaunch, then it remembers correctly for a while. I have not found how to reproduce the problem. Has anyone seen this problem and figured out how to avoid or fix it? Mac OS X 10.7.2   “New” (shows mcupdate site) Minecraft launcher, patched for 64-bit Java   Launched through Steam * * * Troubleshooting log: 2012-01-24: I launched MC through Steam and noticed the “O”. I immediately quit and relaunched it directly and saw “kpreid”, trying both several times to confirm the correlation. I then tried changing the Steam shortcut launch options to add a command-line argument, and that argument showed up as the login name ( _persistently_ ), which suggests that perhaps Steam is generating a bogus “O” argument some of the time, or the way in which Steam launches MC results in it accessing files differently. The `lastlogin` file had identical contents before and after I logged in correctly. 2010-01-25: I saw a few occurrences of garbage including Steam-ish pathnames appearing in the login field.


How many levels of research are there for each enemy in Bioshock?

Is it possible to know how many levels of research there are and what level I'm at? I see big letters (A, B, C) in red, but I understood that it was the quality of the picture (centered, enemy action, distance). For example, with the "Spider Splicers", I finished the first level of research (I've filled the progress bar once). However, if I take a picture again, the progress bar restarts! So I guess there are several levels of research? **How do you know how many levels there are and at what level I am?**


Why is the Gold on Fire?

I've recently been trying to find a Texture-Pack for MineCraft that I'm happy with, and I seem to have run into a problem with some of them. In 3 of the 4 packs I've tried, **Gold Blocks** don't display correctly. Here's a sample: * * * ![It Burns!](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nnves.png) * * * Does anyone have any idea why this might be occurring? _For reference, this is theGeruDoku fantasy/adventurer texture pack._


What is the fastest way to level up without killing many people?

After finishing the game for every possible faction, I'm thinking about playing again from the start, maybe even in hardcore mode. What missions are the best to level-up quickly? By this I mean, what are some easy missions which give out a lot of experience? I don't want to kill a lot of people; I might even try not to kill anybody. Any ideas? I think I will also ignore locks and computers since I've done them all before. In my original playthrough, I made the mistake of doing a lot of side missions, so I lost the ability to level-up quickly.


What's a fast way to get built up in Black Ops multiplayer?

I know there's probably not a "best" path to buying perks, but there is probably one that is more optimal than my current naive way ("Oh! this looks neat!") I'm familiar with COD (MW2), but not sure what a good strategy is to build up (i.e. save all your points and buy expensive things, what things?) Any suggestions? To be specific, I'm looking for both   1. the fastest way to earn points   2. the best way to spend those points to get a tough 'good' character (realizing that good is subjective)


Civilization 4 - Game converting labourers to specialists

In Civ 4 the game sometimes converts my labourers to specialists automatically as referred to in the CivFanatics FAQ - how can I stop it from doing this? > **Why aren't all my citizens working?** What do I have to do? If your city > does not have the same amount of tiles being worked as its population, there > are two possibilities: the first is that the game might have changed some of > the laborers into specialists, so first check to see if you have any that > you weren't aware of. The FAQ just suggests changing them back - I was wondering if it is possible to stop the game tinkering with my labourers like this in the first place?


How do you kill one of The Companions?

I was in The Companions house and Njada was very rude too me. It's OK to be rude in this kind of game, but I would really like to kill her. How do I do it, so that I won't have to kill the whole town? Should I just kill her and run? Could I then comeback and pay some big fine? I bet she is useless in the main story and it would be a cool role-playing thing to do.


META.INF and others folders Minecraft folders deleted

I was deleting my META.INF folder for Minecraft to install a mod, but I also deleted a bunch of other folders like my bin folder. How do I get my folders back?


In what circumstances is a calling card dropped on kill?

Since the major update that removed gameplay-altering item set bonuses, a calling card is now left behind "when a player is killed by another who is using a specific item set." This sounds simple enough, but are there any specifics, i.e.,   1. is a calling card dropped only when killing using a weapon in the set, or with any weapon?   2. is a calling card dropped even if the death was feigned by a Spy using the Dead Ringer? Or is a calling card _always_ dropped?


Steam game purchase statistics?

Is it possible to view how many times any given game on Steam was purchased or downloaded? Steam & Game Stats only seems to list the top 100 games (but doesn't include purchases) - is there a way to get this same information for any given title on Steam?


How do I play Parkour Fortress?

So far I've played a little bit of Parkour Fortress, but I've seen others using moves that I can't seem to know how to use. I know the basics, wallrunning, sliding, and rolling after a long jump, but I've seen some moves that boost the character forward, and other moves allowing for faster speeds. ARe there any special moves not in the tutorial? How do I play Parkour Fortress? What moves are available to me? Here's the IP of the Parkour Fortress server: > 66.150.121.42:27015


Terran Vs. Terran - BIO play

Even though I have hundreds of hours in StarCraft 2, there is still one returning issue that I find difficult to solve, even through replays and other VODs or streams. In Terran versus Terran, the outcome is often more tanks beats less tanks, or better tank micro beats more tanks. But the current game style of Terran versus Terran, is somewhat turning into mech and bio, and even pure bio, with only a few tanks. It emphasizes mobility contra a slow moving army. (statement based on the latest pro tournaments) My issue is the composition and engagement in general. (as a BIO player) **In TvT, versus a meching player, wouldn't it be best to emphasize Marauders?** **In this, case, should the bio player focus tanks first most of all?** **In TvT, versus a bio player, wouldn't it be best to emphasize Marines?** **And in this case, wouldn't it be best to focus on the enemy Medivacs   first?**


What can I do with killer bees?

It doesn't look like killer bees are good for crafting a bee box out of them. They don't turn neutral either, so I wonder how I could put captured killer bees to use without getting killed in the process.


Language configuration in Wolfestein - The New Order

I just installed Wolfenstein - The New Order in my PC with Spanish as the configured language. I want the subtitles in Spanish but voices in either English or German. Is this possible?


Who is the character with Palutena?

While browsing images of Super Smash Brothers 3DS/WiiU, I came across this one: ![WiiU Screenshot](http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/palutena/screen-3.jpg) I recognize the character on the right to be Palutena. Who is the character on the left?


Is it possible to take screenshots in Skyrim on the PS3?

Simply put, does Skyrim support the ability to take screenshots on the PS3? The game is beautiful at many times and I'd love to have a shot of the dragon and giant battle I witnessed today. Thanks!


I can't use commands in a minecraft LAN server

I've been playing for some days on a LAN server, made by my roommate. Everything works fine, except that I can't use any kind of commands in game without being kicked. Cheats are enabled, but I still can't do anything. How can I change that?


Disable Radiant Quests in Skyrim

I'm a completist. I like to finish EVERYTHING. Skyrim creates a problem for me, it never ends. Is there a way to disable radiant quests, perhaps in the console? Is there a downside to disabling radiant quests? Do certain "real" quests require completion of a radiant quest?


Why has my Command Module's orbit not decayed?

On one mission to put Bob Kerman in orbit of Mun and bring him back, his rocket ran out of liquid fuel on the return trip. However, the orbit Bob ended up in was around Kerbin with a periapsis of less than 70 km. So, I figured the atmosphere should gradually slow him down until eventually he'd end up ready to land on his own. Thus, I went on about my business with launching other missions and would just occasionally check in on Bob to see when it would be time for him to come home. 90 in-game days later, he's still not home and his orbit really hasn't dropped all that much. I've tried accelerating the process with Time Warp from the Tracking Station, but his orbit doesn't change at all there. It only appears to get adjusted for aerobraking when I'm actually _focused_ on Bob's craft. Then, the Time Warp is very tedious since it automatically adjusts down as altitude drops and won't go faster than 4x when in the atmosphere. Is this just a limitation of the physics engine in KSP - that certain factors such as aerobraking aren't taken into account for objects that aren't explicitly focused upon? Or is there something else that might be preventing Bob from coming home without me having to watch him all the way? The orbit Bob is in currently has the following stats:   * Periapsis: 61,993m   * Apoapsis: 1,751,570m   * Inclination: about 20 degrees   * Period: approximately 1h 43min P.S.: Sending someone to retrieve him is not an option at this point in my game.


Is Cave Johnson Chell's Father?

About around the time of the Portal 2 Announcement ARG, to the best of my knowledge it had become well established that Cave Johnson was Chell's father (with the latter being abducted by GLaDOS on Bring your Daughter to Work Day). However, many months later, with the release of Portal 2, all such references seem to have disappeared, and I can no longer find any proof of (what I thought) was well-established fact. Can anyone provide any canonical evidence that Chell is Cave Johnson's Daughter? Specifically, I am wondering if, during the course of the two pre-release ARGs for Portal 2 (one for the announcement, the other just before launch) Cave was officially credited anywhere with specifically being Chell's father. **P.S. Please do not bring discussions of Caroline into this question, as I am chiefly concerned with information from the ARGs, and _not_ Portal 2.**


What does the combat keyword "Devastation" mean in Child of Light?

Occasionally, in combat, a hit that I perform on a mob will pop out the word "Devastation." This seems to be distinct from a "Critical Strike," and doesn't always seem to kill the mob. Any clues?


Doing loot runs with vehicles in DayZ

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  When does loot respawn in DayZ? How do you execute loot runs while traveling in a vehicle? I've noticed that loot, like zombies, doesn't spawn while you're inside of a vehicle. But unlike zombies, loot doesn't seem to spawn when I exit either. Seems the only way I can get loot to spawn is to approach the lootzone/building on foot from a distance. So, if you want to bring your car with you, and do a loot run through a town, wat do? Do you park in a semi-safe location outside of town, go in on foot, grab loot and then return to the car before moving on to the next town? Do you know of any faster/smarter strategies?


How do I kill Pols Voices?

The Pols Voices I am encountering in the Bottle Grotto seem to be pretty immune to damage. Sword strikes won't kill them, and I don't really have anything else that I can use, it being so early in the game. ![Pols Voice](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sHPBI.gif) Sorry for the tiny picture, but that is the enemy I am talking about. How can I kill it?


Resurrection - what is the best strategy?

I'm trying to determine what is the best strategy with regard to resurrection in the game temple run. On one hand it is nice to feel protected with this extra life while having the wings. Very often I do need it, so with that respect - it is a good thing. On the other hand switching "modes" and going throught periods without wings gets me unconsetrated: I'm looking at the scoreboard, I'm trying to double click, I loose focus and I slip. Also, I've a feeling that after I'm resurrected, my character runs a little bit slower. My current strategy is running with the wings for about 20 second, and then purposely jump off the cliff. This way I'm both protected for 20 second, and After resurrection game slows down. I wonder what is your strategy (especially if you are > 10M). Do you bother?


What are the effects of populism on bushido?

Japan's **Bushido** power allows damaged units to fight at full strength. The **Populism** policy in the autocracy tree gives a 25% power boost to damaged units. Will these powers stack to make my wounded units stronger than ones at full health? If so, is there any way to intentionally damage my own units to take advantage of this?


Why do I have to authorize my map-editor every time I open it?

I begrudgingly understand the lack of LAN and the default to "always-on" battle.net connection required to enjoy the single and multiplayer aspects of Starcraft II. But why do I have to log in to use the editor? Sometimes the editor lets me 'map-edit' without an outside verification, but every so often (it seems almost randomly, to me) it forces me to "authenticate my account". What is the editor doing that mandates a connection to battle.net? Is this just Blizzard's DRM overextending its hand at my expense? Is there anything I can do so I don't have to log-in every time I want to test and/or edit my map?


Unbalanced 4v4 Team Matchups?

My friends and I play as a 4v4 team and are currently ranked 6 in bronze. We are eager to break into silver, but have noticed that most of our matchups are against gold/platinum/diamond ranked players, and hence we get trampled. How does the 4v4 team matchmaking work? Why is it that we are being matched up against players that are many leagues higher than us? We play between 8.30-11.30pm in our area – is it just a coincidence that when we play there are no other silver-level 4v4 teams around?


Class suggestion for 60 twinking

I have just noticed how popular level 60 twinks are. I am familiar with all the classes. What classes do you guys suggest ? I believe paladin are the most common because they only need a weapon to be strong. Being a spellcaster you need a lot of spellpower to see a difference. I was thinking about making a Affliction Warlock (I like the dot-n-run pattern) or a shadow priest. I would just say that some classes are easier to twink then others. It's much more easier to get high agility for a rogue/hunter then it is to get spellpower with a spellcaster. I would like to make a twink that wont require 4 months of works to get a single rare drop that increase my spellpower for only 20. Right now, I have seen paladin on top of the Alterac Valley KBs. I know it's a matter of playstyle but will any other classes be able to do decent damage as well without having to spend months of eqs gathering? As for the new patch (new talents). Do we still see level 60 twinks around?


Is there an HDMI switcher that will auto switch with two or more "always ON" devices? My 360 and PS/3 have some kind of output that make the device appear to always be on. So I have to manually switch between them. Does anyone have or heard of a switch smart enough to work with these "always on" devices?


Can the mobs climb ladders?

I need to prevent mobs from getting into my shelter, and I have an exposed lower area with a ladder leading up to the shelter proper. If a zombie or something spawns down there at night, can it reach me in my shelter?


Where to get legendary class mods in DLC?

I can't find any legendary class mods, ever since I've got the Borderland2 DLC. They aren't in the typical spot in UVHM.


How do the skills actually work?

_RE6_ 's skills list doesn't do a very good job of explaining how exactly equipping skills affects gameplay. I have invested in "Defense" but I've read that it only reduces gun damage (not all damage). Is this true? Either way, how much is damage reduced? Are regular zombie bites reduced by half? Something else? Does "Melee" increase kicking power or just knife power, and by how much? How much is Firearm "power increased"? How are the gains of all of the skills quantified, and do any of their effects differ from the obvious interpretation of their listed descriptions? There are 26 identified and 17 unidentified skills. ![skills list](http://i.stack.imgur.com/wmU2l.png)


Unlocalized SC2 version for localized server

Can I use the English version of Starcraft 2 to play on a localized server (for example Russian)? If yes what should I do for it? Where can I download an English version of Starcraft 2?


What's the difference between a melee and a custom match in StarCraft 2?

For clarification, I know that you pick custom when you want special maps like Sotis or TD maps, and melee if you want good ol' RTS style. But why do we have to select "custom game" to earn achievements? why not melee?


How can I download a free copy of Battlefield 1943?

Anyone know how to download the free BF1943 game on PS3? I read the following on Wikipedia, > Shortly after EA was threatened with being taken to court over its failure > to deliver the free game BF1943, as announced at E3, EA announced they will > offer owners of the PlayStation 3 version of Battlefield 3 a free > downloadable copy of Battlefield 1943.


How to quickly pair a guest's Wii remote?

Every time my friends are over with their own pair of Wii remotes, I have to do this hit-or-miss pairing dance over and over again. I'm not sure what the "correct" way of doing this is, and the manual is kind of vague. So, what's the easiest (fastest) way of (temporarily) using a guest's Wii Remote on my Wii?


How many Levels (kind) of clothing wear are there? Are there benefits associated?

How many levels of wear do we have for clothing?   So far, I've found two: * - Ragged ('zerlumpt'/'zerfetzt' in German)   but there is no visual difference to * - Excellent      If citizens wear excellent clothes do they need less firewood in their homes? Do you know any other advantages?


Will horses spawn in old worlds?

With the new update of horses I have a problem; I can't find any. Do you need to make a new world for the update or do all of my other already managed worlds automatically get updated?


Is there any schedule for sales on champions?

I've been playing with Ahri for the past few days (she is on the free-to-play rotation this week), and I really like the way she plays. Currently, she costs 6300IP which may not seem like a lot to players who've been playing for a long time and have accumulated a great deal of IP, but in my case that is a lot. I'm just below seven-thousand IP, but I just want to know if there is a schedule of any kind for sales. In short: is there any way for me to tell if Ahri (or other champions) will go on sale? or am I better off just buying her instead of holding my breath? I know that older champions get cheaper over time, but I'm not sure when Ahri was released. Also I looked at this, but I feel as though it doesn't address what I'm looking for. **Note: I'm only spending with IP not RP.**


Original CD not recognized for old game

The game in question is SpellForce, which is a few years old, but this might apply to any PC game. I want to play that game on a rather clean Win-XP laptop (no emulation software or other stuff that likes to mess with CD-checks) that's a few years old itself. After installing the main game and both add-ons as well as the most recent patch, I tried running the game but the Original CD was not recognized. Hitting the "Retry" option a few times issued warnings such as "The Original CD could not be recognized within the maximum time" or "Please use the Original CD rather than a backup". I _am_ using the original CD which I bought back then from a retail store. The problem is, my time at home is rather limited and I was really glad I found the 3 hours to install it in the first place. Most "solutions" I found online involved reinstalling, which I can't afford time-wise. Also I litterally just installed it from scratch and the issue was there from the very start, I don't see how reinstalling would change anything. So I was hoping someone here could help with such problems.   * Could the CD have gotten invisible damage because of the long storage without ever using it? This damage (if it exists) did not affect the data since it installed without any problems, it only fails the Originality check. The CD in question also finished copying its installation data faster than the other CDs.   * Is there a way to revert the install to before the patch (which I installed last) without installing all 3 again? I did all installations in one go, so there are no Windows backup points I can use.   * Is this possibly even a known issue for CDs stored a prolonged time, maybe related to SecuROM (the DRM/anti-copy system these CDs use)? If so, is there a workaround?   * Do you happen to know a quick fix to this issue that doesn't involve reinstalling everything or contacting support for lengthy discussions that end up in "try reinstalling"? Since I do own a legitimate copy of the game and all expansions, I'm totally fine with shady methods that circumvent the Originality check somehow. I've checked Arqade Meta as well as Arqade and SuperUser's on-topic help topics and determined this is the right place to ask, but the question is a lucky shot. Better than nothing. I'd really love if I could avoid contacting their support as I've had really bad experiences with tech support and the time they take to effectively determine your problem is legitimate in the first place. * * * I just discovered there is an officially released No-CD-patch (in the form of an alternate game.exe) for the Platinum Edition (the game and all expansions combined and sold as one unit). Unfortunately, it's not compatible to my version (all bought as seperate copies). Is there a way to apply such patches to other versions with some tricky back-and-forth patching and file replacing?


How do I get the Happy Snap achievement on Android?

I'm currently trying to complete all the achievements, but this one's giving me trouble because I don't get what it's telling me: ![Happy Snap: Save an action shot to your camera roll.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7oVZW.png) How exactly do I save an "action shot" to my "camera roll"?


What is an XM anomaly?

On various Ingress discussion forums, there is a lot of talk about planned upcoming "XM anomalies" and who will be partaking but no-one bothers to explain what one is. What is an XM anomaly?


The trick to Pantheon's ult

Pantheon's ult, if used improperly, is life threatening to say the least. I've had a lot of issues with it. One being it is only effective 5% of the time. The other is that it can be interrupted, when interrupted a 8 second cooldown comes up, then it resets the cooldown completely (atleast it appears that way) and, timing the ult with such a long channeling time. Typically, the only time I've had it be really effective is when I communicate with another lane to CC the opponent as im jumping on top of them. Otherwise I'll ult on top of someone and if I do it right they might use all their escapes to get away from it, which is good I guess. Things I've learned not to do is chase with it, or jumping on top of a turret with 2 or more opponents trying to take it or tower diving with it. Has anyone come across some tricks that let you actually get good use out of it?


At what levels do you unlock game modes?

In DOTA2 you no longer start with all the game modes unlocked. Is there a chart somewhere that indicates at which levels you unlock _Ability Draft_ , _All Random_ , _Random Draft_ , etc? I've googled around and can't find a specific answer for any of those modes, much less a comprehensive table or list. (I'm assuming the unlocks are based on the meta-game levels, but I guess it could be games played, total wins or some other criterion.)


Is there any way to make Steam overlay work on flash/AIR-based games?

If my memory serves me right, I can play Anodyne and a bunch of other flash/AIR-based games on Windows **with** an overlay. Now, I'm on OS X and I can't seem to pinpoint any valid solutions. Is there a "hack" or a way to make it work on OS X?


What dragons do I need to complete the "Every Last One" achievement?

The achievement text says: > Possess every dragon in DragonVale... all at once. What is the complete list of dragon breeds needed? I'm hoping that limited dragons aren't included, since that would make this achievement impossible at this point. I'm also interested to know if dragons in the Hibernation Cave count towards this achievement.


Why haven't I gotten my head?

Gearbox is offering SHIFT codes that unlock character heads based on Tiny Tina's DLC. I own the game through Steam and the DLC through the Season Pass (also Steam). The Gearbox page says: > Look for these customizations to appear in Dice Chests in-game (more on that > here) or click on each image above for a SHiFT code to **unlock the head for > that character immediately** -- new images and codes will be posted daily > through Sunday, August 18!! However, I've used the code for both Gaige and Axton but the head has not shown up in my Quick Change machines (nor my inventory). They do show up on my list of unlocked content. Is this a bug or do codes just make the items drop in-game?


What triggers thorns?

The only other question about thorns is this one, which does not address several other issues about the mechanics on how it works. In D3, if you dodge or block an attack does thorns still trigger? Do any of the modifiers on Rare monster packs trigger thorns? Does thorns replicate to your follower or from your follower's gear to you?


Buying Weapons in PvP

Sorry, I'm a total noob. I've read that there should be a PvP Weaponsmith and PvP Armorsmith vendors in the Mists, with all the items for free. I can't find those vendors, and I suspect there has since been a patch which removed those NPCs. I _can_ find how to change my build and everything else. Just can't find out how to change my weapons! Any help please? Sorry for such the easy question... Thank you.


Is it possible to see how much your companions approve of you?

In Dragon Age: Origins, you get a little heart notification every time one of your NPC companions changes their feelings towards you. Is there a way to see what your current approval level is with each character, in order to better manage the romances?


How do you get a crossbow?

I'm planning on buying Skyrim for the PS3. I want to get the best crossbow possible in the game but I don't know how. But also I would like any crossbow. If you only know how to get the normal one that would still help me.


How do I vote on a map in CS:GO?

Is it me being stupid, or do my keys not work while voting on a map in CS:GO? I press 1 to 8 when the map vote appears at game end, nothing happens, sometimes I jumble keys to manage to get something happen, and a map gets really voted on, but then I don't know if I did it and how I did it. Can somebody point me in the right direction?


Do I get different HH Showcase houses per character?

For every character (save file), do i get a different "set" of HH Showcase houses? Also, does Nintendo still give houses via StreetPas/SpotPass? and when? Thanks.


How do I hide a redstone torch while placing a block to activate redstone in Minecraft?

I am trying to place a block to activate redstone but how will I hide the redstone torch?


How do I beat the first boss (Barrett)?

I'm going into this fight with a single EMP grenade, a stun gun and tranquilizer rifle, and a handgun as my only lethal weapon. I've managed to use the EMP and the stun gun to lock him down and pump two clips of handgun ammo into his head at point blank. This seems to just tickle him a little bit, and he promptly kills me. I've also tried to run-and-gun, using the pillars and barricades for cover, but I haven't been very successful at actually damaging him while trying to dodge his gun and grenades. What strategy can I use to kill him without any high-powered lethal weapons?


How am I supposed to figure out the ingredients for bitter-melon juice?

One of the side-missions (or as they are called in-game, "substories") in Yakuza 3 has you collecting ingredients for making bitter-melon juice. Some old lady is making the juice and she tells you to bring her the following:   * Goya - bitter melon (though this possibly appears as "Balsam Pear" in the American version of the game, based on this FAQ. Search for "Ryuukyuugai no Nanafushigi Sono4")   * Kuruzata - brown sugar ("black sugar" in the American version)   * Dugwai - aloe   * Basanai - banana, you can replace it with the more expensive "island banana."   * Lemon - well, it's a lemon, though you can replace it with a Shikwasa The only reason I knew which word meant what is because of the FAQ I linked to. Is there any way for me to have figured this out in-game, or does the game expect me to be Japanese/look it up?


minecraft launcher 1.3.7 problem

[16:33:33 WARN]: Couldn't download https://libraries.minecraft.net/org/lwjgl/lwjgl/lwjgl_util/2.9.1-nightly-20131120/lwjgl_util-2.9.1-nightly-20131120.jar for job 'Version & Libraries'     java.net.SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out         at java.net.TwoStacksPlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.AbstractPlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.SocksSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.<init>(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.New(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.getNewHttpClient(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_40]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) ~[launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) [launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) [launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) [launcher.jar:?]         at java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_40]         at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_40]         at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_40]         at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_40]         at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_40]     [16:33:33 ERROR]: Gave up trying to download https://libraries.minecraft.net/org/lwjgl/lwjgl/lwjgl_util/2.9.1-nightly-20131120/lwjgl_util-2.9.1-nightly-20131120.jar for job 'Version & Libraries'     [16:33:33 ERROR]: Job 'Version & Libraries' finished with 26 failure(s)! (took 0:00:50.083)      What can I do to fix this?


Why are my tile improvements taking too many turns to build?

For some reason it takes around 600 turns to build a single farm. Why is this happening? How can I fix or improve it? My settings are: standard pace, level 3 difficulty.


How does the Creep Releaser work?

On the AI Station 404 map, there are buttons on the map called Creep Releasers which create flying drones that help attack enemy turrets. Is there a limit on the number of flying drones that can be released at a time? Is there a waiting period between when drones can be released?


Do droids gain more health as the match progresses?

Unless I'm mistaken, it seemed to me that Froggy G's splash dash with one upgrade was sufficient to kill an enemy droid (creep) at the start of the game. Later, I used a fully upgraded dash against one and it still had some health left. Do droids get more maximum health later in the match? If so, is this dependent on time, player levels, or something else?


Will I still get the "It was all just lying there" achievement if I miss an item I had collected before?

I'm playing The Last of Us for the third time (now in hard+) aiming to collect everything. To do this, I'm following this list to check the things that I didn't find during my two first gameplays, but I commited a silly mistake :S I'm finishing the Pittsburg chapter and I missed the last artifact, called "Trial Note" that is near the board in the boardroom at the Architect Office (before crossing the bridge) and I entered in the room that Henry closes before the last strike, so I can't go back. In the `hard` playthroght, I catched this document, but now in `hard+` I missed. What I want to know is since I catched the artifact before, if it will count as a catched document in order to acquire the trophy "It was all just lying there". In the chapter select interface, inside the main menu, the Pittsburg chapter has all the things collected:   * Artifacts found: 17/17   * Firefly pendants found: 3/3   * Training Manuals Found: 4/4   * Comics found: 4/4


Character level keeps resetting

I'm playing DD with a friend. We play "LAN" games (using Evolve), so I'm not logged into my GameSpyId account. I use the Humble version of the game, so I'm not logged into Steam either. The problem is, when I finish playing, turn off the game normally and then start it again, my character resets to level 0 and all items I have collected in the previous run are gone too. How can I fix this?


Placing Shooters in keep during tactical phase

I'm having one troubling question. Just as the title. During my campaing as haven i have noticed enemy is placing liches during tactics in the keep before the actual combat starts. I would like to do the same but i cant, when i place unit(archer for example) the unit disappears from the battlefield indicating that this unit wont take part in the combat. If anyone know how to do this, please help me.


Where are my saves?

I noticed while I was playing that the game tells me often that it has saved. I assumed that meant that if I quit, I could come back later, and my game would be there, at the last save point, and I didn't need to manually save. However, I came back to the game today, and my save was nowhere to be found. I am not sure if the game just puts them in a strange place (when you load a game, you can tell it where to look in the directory), or if it somehow decided not to actually save my game, despite many messages during my play that told me it was. Knowing where the saves are normally located might help me determine where the games are being saved, but I don't see anywhere in the directory that looks likely. Where are my saves?


Is there any way to disable to the long fighting animations?

In LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes, is there any way to disable the long fighting animations from the various characters? In the interest of time and getting through some of the levels quicker, I was just hoping to turn off the long fighting animation sequences that a few of the characters go through. There doesn't appear to be anything in the options, and I didn't know if there was a special code to do it, or a red brick that may enable it.


Tales of Vesperia's AI fails to recognize enemies' resistance attributes

I have been playing Tales of Vesperia for a while now and I noticed that it's a huge nuisance to have Rita in the party while fighting enemies with a resistance against one or more elements. Even though an enemy has been scanned using a Magic Lens, Rita keeps using spells of their resistance attribute(s) on them, which is really annoying because it renders her attacks less effective and - most importantly - it decreases the Grade I earn from the battle(s). Manually disabling the artes that conflict with the enemies' attributes is not really an option because switching artes around all the time just adds to the nuisance. I don't remember facing such an issue in Tales of Symphonia.   I recently started a new ToS savegame and found that on a desert scorpion Genis diligently uses Icicle and never Fire Ball, whereas on desert thieves he also uses the latter (both enemies were scanned with Magic Lenses). So, my question is: Am I missing something in Tales of Vesperia that I need to make the AI handle enemies' resistances intelligently? (Rita is the one who most often uses artes with elemental attributes, but it's essentially the same issue with every character, albeit to a lesser extent.) Or is this a bug or a case of "removed a cool useful feature"?


As a squad leader I can't set squad orders

Since upgrading premium (PC about 2-3 months ago) I can still spot but I can't set squad orders. Has something changed or is it a bug? There have been several updates since then and I can't see anyone else reporting this problem. When squad leader I aim at a flag/objective hit 'q' and nothing happens. I've reset my input settings, I've re-installed BF3 (I was reformatting anyway).


Transferring Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 from Vita to PS3

I purchased Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 from the PSN for the PS Vita. I've read that I can access DLC stuff for this game from either the Vita or my PS3. What I was wondering is, can I also transfer the entire game to be played on my PS3 or do I need to buy a separate copy of the game itself for the PS3?


How do i do a quest in Candy Crush Saga

I have been playing Candy Crush Saga for awhile I just finished level 35. My friend had been playing the quests and it gave me the quest option at first, but my friend said that she could do a quest every 24 hours so I completed the first quest and it said I could do another one in 24 hours so I went back in 24 hours but didn't get that choice again. How do I get that option back again?


What determines how much experience you get from a kill?

Someone told me that monsters don't give a static amount of experience; if that's true, **what determines how much experience you get from a kill?** What's the exact equation?


How can I complete "Omega: Packages For Ish"?

In the assignment **Omega: Packages for Ish** , I picked up the packages he wanted from Illium and from the Citadel, and then I delivered them to him. I then chose the paragon option of talking him into not using them, at which point he thanked me for probably saving his life and left. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1jdMl.jpg) However, the assignment is still open in my journal. What do I need to do to close this out? I tried talking to Aria and to Anto after talking to Ish, but neither had anything to say about it.


Incorrect Aspect Ratio for Games using nVidia Surround

I am trying to configure any game within Steam, either Call of Duty Black Ops, Modern Warfare 3, or Fallout New Vegas, to correctly use my surround setup of three monitors. Problem is, the single-screen image gets stretched across the three monitors rather than getting more field of view on the two side screens. Is there something I'm missing either when configuring the video card or the game? My hardware:   * One EVGA GTX 660 Card.   * Three Hanns 28" HZ281 monitors plugged in, two to the DVI ports, one to the HDMI.


What happens when the God King is defeated?

I'm having difficulties with the boss known as the God King in Infinity Blade. Since I'm struggling to beat him, my question is: what happens after you defeat him? I'm not asking for tips on how to defeat him.


What factors influence in the first games to enter in a League?

Well, I'm new doing ranked and I was surprised when, my team won the 5 games to enter a league and we get Bronze III. A friend told me that they with only 4 victories in the first 4 games they were Silver IV. So I was wondering that what factors influence to get in a League, because it's not only how many wins we do at first 5 games. The personal MMR from every one of the team can be a factor?


Are there any unicorns/dwarves in Skyrim?

Are there any unicorns in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion I have found unicorns. But I don't know if they exist in Skyrim. Also, there are rumours about dwarves in the game. But has anyone seen any?


Transfer video files from xbox 360 and record game footage on xbox 360

I have game footage in Halo reach that I have saved on my console. How can I transfer the videos from my xbox to my PC for further editing? My second question is, how can I record gameplay footage as I am playing it? For example if I was playing Modern Warfare 2 how can I record the live footage?


Can the Xbox Kinect laser cause vision problems?

Has anyone out there experienced any vision problems from the Xbox Kinect laser? I am wondering if anyone else has noticed spots, well not spots, more like a test pattern in their eyes that can be seen after playing kinect? I assume that this is due somehow to the laser in the IR sensor, is this normal or do I have a defective laser in my unit. I've never had this before and since I only got my xbox kinect as a Xmas gift a few days ago I've noticed it twice immediately after playing kinect for about 10-20 minutes or so. The spots resemble a vertical or slightly diagonal line and really resemble a sort of one dimensional test pattern (with various symbols, kinda like various geometric shapes). No, I don't put my eyes right up to the sensor, I use it normally as per the instructions. Anyone? ### EDIT The Kinect game itself doesn't matter, I first noticed it yesterday and then again today. It is really odd as when I close my eyes I can see the various patterns in a single strip. It has the width and length of about a finger held vertically at arms length. It disappears in about 10-20 minutes after I stop playing but does leave me with a residual head-ache. Needless to say, it has been disconnected and I've contact XBOX. The patterns themselves look kinda geometrical, hard to focus on though. Nick: laser/IR emitter can be the same thing- if it emits IR and is phase coherent. The sensor itself has a class 1 laser device stamped on it and several websites describe it as a laser (in the 800nm range it seems). I don't have the full specs as I assume that is a rather closely guarded secret. Perhaps it is an IR LED with a grating in front, I don't know as I didn't build it. ### EDIT 2 Thanks everyone for your input. I went to an electronics store where Kinect was on display. The same thing happened there so that settles it for me. It appears that I am an unlucky sod who doesn't get to play kinect without glasses!


Where did my Mouse Droid pet go?

I got my Mouse Droid from the mail and clicked on it, which gave me some message about adding a pet. It followed me for a while but disappeared at some point, and it's no longer in my inventory or anywhere else I've checked. How can I get it back?


Which characters are in which weight groups?

According to chat: > Characters are divided into weight groups. Each character in a weight group > has identical stats. What are the different weight groups, and which characters are in each?


What's taking up so much space?

My PS3 has a 160GB hard drive. I've had it for about a year, and played a lot of games. When I checked it's storage, it says 77GB free out of 149GB. I was aware that I had downloaded and installed a lot of games, and had lots of saves, so I went and cleared all the saves of the games I don't really play, and deleted my previous Skyrim saves, leaving the future save. I know Skyrim saves take up to 4000 megabytes, so once I cleared all of this crap out of my system, I thought I would check the storage. 94GB remaining. My question is: what could be taking up the rest of the memory? I had some saves left on my system like MW3, Black Ops, Skyrim, Mafia 2, AC3. I deleted all my other AC:R, AC:BH, AC1 saves, but I thought they wouldn't take up another 40GB! What's using up all this space?


Where do you find Red Gyarados in Pokemon X/Y?

Is Red Gyarados available in Pokemon Y? If so where do I find it? A friend told me he has it but I don't believe him but him telling me has made me curious where and how do you find it


Dwarf fortress construction suspended - builder occupying site

I'm having a problem with building walls - some of my walls are suspend before they can be built. The suspension message is that there's a creature occupying the site. I've been watching and a dwarf will enter the space that the wall is to be built in, stand there for a while, I'd assume trying to build the wall, and then suspend the construction... so I think the builders themselves are the creatures in the way of building? Is that possible? How do I fix that? Here's the layout:               X = built wall     0 = unbuilt problem wall     ~ = water tile     _ = empty dirt tile          ~_____________     ~0__XXXX0XXXXX     ~X____________     ~X____________


What's the best way to collect (Farm) equipment (weapons) in X-Com?

Sometimes, you are able to collect a weapon from an alien "without a scratch" on it, afterwards being able to use it in your unites without cost (when you have the technology to build it already, of course). The ways I know to collect alien weapons are the following:   * Kill an Alien while he is in your mind control.   * Stun an Alien and bring him with you. But, what's the best way to collect (farm) those weapons? There are other ways, besides the two from above, to get weapons without cost?


Run Borderlands 2 at 2880x1800 on Retina MacBook Pro

I'm trying to get Borderlands 2 on Mac, the Steam version, to run at full resolution (2880x1800) on my rMBP. In-game, the max resolution for some reason is set at 1440x900, half of the full resolution. I've tried these launch options in Steam: -w 2880 -h 1800 -width 2880 -h 1800 but neither set the game resolution. I manually went into the .ini file and set the resolution, but when the game starts up it sets it right back to 1440x900! What else can I try? ETA: I can use SwitchResX to run the entire OS in non-retina mode, so its resolution would be 2880x1800, but without retina, and I can then set the game resolution that high and it looks BEAUTIFUL, but I'd rather not use this app. Is there any way to bypass the game's limit?


Advantages of scaring a guard

During loading screen there was a tip that said something about scared guards being an advantage, but I wasn't paying attention and I didn't really get to read it all. Now I've been noticing that a scared guard is more annoying then a normal guard. They move erratic, turn around right when I am about to stab them. Am I missing something? Is there an advantage in scaring a guard?


Does Rikimaru's backstab and critical damage from items stack?

Does Rikimaru's passive **Backstab** stack with **_critical damage_**? Is there a chance that my damage will be equal to this _Normal attack_ + _backstab_ + _critical damage_


Are there any strategies for finding the timing of attacks for character trials?

Having recently switched to fightstick about a year ago I thought it would help with the timing and execution of combos but I'm still having issues with timing and staying persistent for trials. My main and the character I have been playing with for years is Ryu and I figure he is going to be the easiest for me to jump into for trials, but after completing about half of them I am just stuck. So aside from the tip of always doing combos in the corner, **any other advice on the timing or any other training I should maybe do before trying (and failing) the trials?** Right now I spend time in training just doing fireballs and what not to get more familiar with the fightstick and playing random matches online. I also play through hardest difficulty arcade to kind of get in the groove. I asked a somewhat similar question a couple years ago but now the situation has changed, and if the answer is really just keep at it and just mash it till it works then I do apologize for asking. But if there is a proven practice method for getting the timing for the trials or combo's in general advice would be grand. Also, this kind of feels like it could start a discussion so to keep the question open please just provide links to either forums that talk about this or video's that help, along side any personal advice. I am aware though this is kind of a gray question though so no hard feelings if it gets closed. Thanks again.


Do I have to care about my companions in Dwarf Fortress?

So far, the only attention I've paid to my companions in adventure mode is to make sure they aren't killed. Is there anything else about them that I should monitor and care about, e.g. hunger, thirst, sleepiness, equipment?


How do I get more stars for my Tower?

It has been a long time since I played Sim Tower. I vaguely recall that getting more stars means I can build certain things, but I forget how I can increase my star count. How do I get more stars for my Tower?


What should I put in a dwarf's bedroom?

Does it matter what I put in a dwarf's bedroom, except for the bed? I've heard they can use cabinets and coffers. What should I make sure to put in their bedrooms if I want to take good care of my dwarves?


I'm unable to specify which Steam library I want to install MW3 to

I've got an SSD and HDD in my computer. I don't want to install programs where loading time isn't a big issue onto my SSD so I have a Steam library on the HDD but Steam installed on my SSD. When I come to install CoD MW3 onto my computer, there is no option to specify which Steam library to install it to. This is what I should get: ![http://i.imgur.com/ZKqN2.png](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SGTOe.png) This is what I do get: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0gBhJ.png) I can only assume there is something different about MW3 but I can't imagine what. Not sure if it makes any difference but I have Black Ops 2 installed on the HDD.


What does "shoto" stand for?

I'm far from beeing a pro in Street Fighter (and even more in fighting games), but in Street Fighter articles, tests or web-comics, this "shoto" term seems to appear a lot. Since Wikipedia didn't help me at all, I hope someone here will be able to enrich my vocabulary !   Is it a typical SF term, or is it more a general concept in _versus fighting_ games ?


How do I permanently enable cheating with Deus Ex GOTYE (GOG.com Version)

I've tried a few of the methods laid out in the Deus Ex Wiki, as well as others mentioned in another Arqade question. However, neither seems to be working for me. The Deus Ex version I'm playing is the Game Of The Year Edition, available from GOG.com. The main menu shows a version 1.112.fm. Particular things I've tried:   * `set DeusEx.JCDentonMale bCheatsEnabled True` in the in-game chat.   * Add `bCheatsEnabled=True` and set `Tilde=type` in USER.INI   * Add `-hax0r` to the shortcut. Despite all of these, the game still does not respond when I press the tilde key. Another thing I've noticed though, is that the USER.INI file I'm editing does not appear to match my current game configuration. Some of the other key mappings listed do not match my custom settings. The USER.INI file I'm working on is stored in the following location: > `C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Deus Ex\System\User.ini` Is there perhaps a different USER.INI file which I should be working on, or is there something else I can do to enable these cheats? Or, is it likely that the GOG.com version is specially altered in some way that (intentionally or not) prevents enabling of cheats? EDIT: I've just noticed that, even though I still seem unable to actually access the cheats console, my save games are still flagged with CHEATS ENABLED. So, it seems that the game acknowledges I've enabled cheats but for some reason isn't allowing me to use them.


Playing Diablo 3 behind a proxy?

Does anyone know if this is possible? I tried changing the "Internet Options" for the computer but it only seems to work on the launcher.


What is the use of the traveled distance in the Near application?

The Near app shows I've traveled quite a bit with my PS Vita, but what is the use of the distance traveled? Will it unlock stuff at certain distances? Is there a friends ranking?


How does the US meta compare to the meta of other regions (EU/APAC)?

Title says most of it. I've heard differences in the meta between the regions and teams have to practice with against a specific meta when preparing for games in other regions. Mostly I am interested to know that how the meta of compares between the regions. Does anyone know of times when two regional teams fought with their own respective metas and one demolished the other? Side question, if everyone knows and follows the meta, is it actually a benefit or a negative? I could envision a team knowing that the opposing team was going to follow the meta and purposely break the meta to counter the other team more effectively?


Which AD carry does Taric go best with?

I've noticed recently that Taric isn't used as much in competitive play. I was wondering which AD carry works "best" with Taric? Also, what kind of runes/masteries should I be running on him?


What are the differences between the free version and the 'pay' one?

I'm just beginning to play this game but I'm a bit confused: do I have any tactical advantage with the pay version? Do I get more champions, more skills? Or it's just a matter of cosmetic stuff?


Does Magic Pen also apply to singed's poison trail? I still didn't test it, so if some of you know, it's going to be useful.


Look, No Hands Achievement in Kinect Sports

I'm having difficulty getting this achievement. By "open play", does this mean just the regular competitive mode against the computer? Does this need to be on a specific difficulty? I've tried heading the ball and that never seems to get it (jumping and not-jumping). I've also tried kicking the ball, and I've scored a few points that way but still no 'chivo. I figure I must be missing something.


Will damaging an enemy with explosives damage or destroy the loot?

When I use explosive weapons, such as rockets and grenades, to reduce the health of enemies, am I losing or reducing the amount of loot these enemies will drop, or does loot destruction only apply to killing blows with explosives?


Sinking Men-of-war

I am doing the naval mission where you have to sink 2 men-of-war and board Nicholas Biddle's ship. I cannot sink the men-of-war however hard I try. Do you guys have any tips?   Please **try** to not give any tips which requires spending a lot of money.


How would you classify a game like Pirates!

One of my favorite games of all time is Sid Meiers Pirates! I'd like to find a game similar to it, but I don't even know how to describe what kind of game Pirates! is. Is it an adventure game with elements of commerce? Or is there a better way to describe it?


Safely store items in Gerdur's house?

I have read around about this, in Riverwood when you talk to Gerdur she gives you a key to her house. Some people are saying that you can store things there with no problem while others say you have to buy a house. Is there a clear answer on this?


Do unique ring abilities stack?

I have always wondered if equipping rings with special abilities, like the ring of light's extra illumination, or any other rings with properties other than just stat multipliers stack. Do you know if they do?


Is it possible to kill with XM25 Smoke?

M320 Smoke and Flash Bang grenades can kill enemies by direct impact. Is it possible with XM25 Smoke? Does it have impact damage?


What are the different endings for the game UnEpic?

I heard that UnEpic has multiple endings. I am curious about how the story ends. Could someone please outline whatever ending story you have seen so far? I have put in a lot of hours but cannot continue playing anymore for the reasons outlined here.


How to play Starcraft II campaigns without logging in?

I have read that when "Play as Guest" mode is selected, Starcraft II campaigns can be played without achievements being recorded to your profile. Every time I click to the "Play as Guest" button, it tells me to authorize my game client. Then I login. Because game does not allow me to switch to guest mode I exit the game. I relaunch the game. And finally I can play as guest without internet connection. At the moment I am sharing a 3G modem with my father so I can't be online all the time, and I am sick of doing this "login, close, open" every time. Do you have any idea what might be wrong?


City states declaring war

I am in the middle of a game where I am the Chinese, so I am obviously going to play aggressively. I have declared war on two city states, and in turn, I have had about 6 more declare war on me.   1. Are city states a threat when they declare war?   2. Do city states even leave their borders?   3. What are the negative effects of them doing so?


Is there protection against critical hits in League of legends?

I know you can reduce the damage of critical hits in League of legends. (By masteries I think) But there is something that can reduce the prob. of critical hit on an enemy? If there is, can this affect yasuo's pasive?


Ammo lost with 2 SMGs?

In Just Cause 2, My one handed weapons of choice are 2 6-star SMGs. I use one SMG, but when I run out of ammo with it, the other one is empty as well. Does it take ammo from my other SMG, or is the ammo from the other one just disappearing? If it takes ammo from it, does that mean I have twice as much ammo for 1 SMG? I've also heard that the Happy Bubble Blaster uses SMG ammo. If it does, would that be able to be used as an ammo carrier (similar to the second SMG)?


Does it matter how I board my Titan?

There are a couple animations that play when I embark into a Titan, from the back, front, or top. If there is a difference, what's the quickest path into it and getting control? Or are they just graphical differences and it doesn't matter? Additionally, am I liable to get shot boarding if I embark from one side or another? As of now I haven't died in the process, but there aren't many crack shots yet.


What software can affect a Bertor?

These big ships are super annoying since they constantly spawn small kamikaze ships that does tons of damage. Also, the kamikaze ships are so fast that its hard to shoot at them before they've already collided with your ship. However, none of the high end software I've tried (like System Shutdown) seem to work against the Bertor. Are there any lower level software that might work?


How to handle the swiss-cheese like caverns?

This is quite possibly a nitpicking issue, but one of the issues I currently face is that the cavern layers aren't open spaced and instead are composed of several columns of rock, resembling some sort of swiss-cheese (or labyrinthic) situation. ![How most of my caverns look like](http://i.stack.imgur.com/il73M.png) Those columns are more problematic than helpful. They block LOS (as such my markdwarfves efficiency is diminished), them make pathing _slightly_ complicated and overall don't allow me to grasp the dimensions of the cavern layers (i.e. how one goes to reach a position). My current attempts of dealing with this were to simply mine the columns. This turned out to be disastrous, as several floors collapsed on top of my miners, killing most. I want to know if there are ways to handle this efficiently or if I'm caring too much about meaningless detail.


Is there a way to farm mushrooms?

Is there any way to transplant mushrooms to a different location? I know if you dig them you get two caps, but they do not grow back. Is there a different way to transport them so you can put them near your base?


As a server admin, how do I change the decay rate in Rust?

I can see that there's a decay rate server variable here, but I can't find anywhere on the internet how the values work. Will 0 disable it? How do I make it really slow? or really fast? Can I just change the value and then run the `save.all` command?


Why is it that 3x3 stairs won't build, but 2x3 + 1x3 will?

I have a 3x3 column of up-down stairs that I've dug out, and accidentally broke through to the caverns before I was ready. In trying to block the bottom, I dug out the bottom set of up-down stairs and tried to replace them with an up stairs construction. DF won't let me build a 3x3 up stair in the space; it says it's blocked. However, it does let me build a 2x3 stair and a 1x3 stair to fill the same space. Why? z+1 is the level above the build issue where the last up/down stair (designation) is.. z is where the 2 up-stair constructions are (2x3 on top, 1x3 is the row on the bottom) and z-1 is cavern.               z+1      z       z-1     -----    --££-   .--       -XXX%    £<<<%   -----     %XXX%    £<<<%   ,,',-     %XXX%    £<<<%   '-'-     %%%%%    ☼☼☼%%   ---.`


Minecraft world erased after Xbox system cache cleared?

My brother recently cleared the system cache on my Xbox. Now, when I launch Minecraft my world shows up but when I go into that world, it's a new/different world. I reinstalled the update but It still doesn't work and I don't know what to do next. Is there any way to recover my world?


What determines the amount of condition damage from conditions applied by sigils and traits?

Some sigils can inflict conditions. One example is the sigil of earth. It has a certain percent chance of inflicting bleeding when you critically strike. Trait benefits can also inflict conditions. One example of this is the Guardian's Shatter Aegis trait. It inflicts burning around the Guardian if aegis is popped. Unlike the weapon and slot skills which explicitly states the amount of total damage the conditions deal of the stated time, the description for the sigil and trait conditions do not say how much total damage is dealt. How is this damage determined? I assume condition damage also increase the damage of these conditions?


In Minecraft, what is the most space-efficient way to construct AND and OR Redstone gates?

With Redstone you can create wiring and circuitry. Using this, it is possible to create complex devices and even "programs". Unfortunately, the size of such projects usually tends to be _massive_ in the in-game world and difficult to navigate. In order to reduce the size of the project, does anyone know the most space-efficient construction of the AND and OR logic gates?