How to "hit" bashiok with Rakanishu's blade

I got the Rakanishu's Blade and immediately after saw Bashiok(apparently I am pretty lucky based on my searches). I knew I had to hit Bashiok so I equipped it on my WD but I didn't know which skill I needed to use to "hit" him. I used poison dart and I didn't get the achievement. Do I just try to run out of mana so I will have to attack him melee style? Is there a better way of disabling the skills?


Which legendary items are more useful than a well-itemized Rare at max level/in Inferno?

Legendary items in Diablo 3 max out at level 62. This means that, strictly speaking, a Legendary item in any given slot, will _not_ be the best item available in that slot. As with all things however, there are exceptions. You see, the thing is, there are a few legendaries, like The Flavor of Time, which offer unique properties. These are either affixes that are not normally available in that item slot, but which are _highly_ desirable, such as +Run Speed, or powerful set bonuses that can offset the reduction in itemization. Which items are these that I should be keeping an eye out for? For an example of the sort of information I'm looking for, see this answer about Skyrim.


Why can't I see my character?

In the fourth game of The Elder Scrolls (Oblivion) I remember that I could see my own character, but now in Skyrim can't see myself anymore. Why is that, or am I missing something?


Strange NPC behavior during the battle of Windhelm

During the battle of Windhelm, after I make it into Ulfric's palace, Tullius and Rikke proceed to the throne and the dialogue happens as it should. However, when Galmar tries to attack me, Tullius and Rikke just stand there, swords drawn doing nothing. Galmar and Ulfric ignore them. In addition, Galmar can't die, he just kneels, gets back up, and slowly walks to the throne as if nothing has happened. Finally, when Ulfric kneels, he says nothing, and Tullius and Rikke still ignore him. What can I do to fix this odd behavior, especially by Tullius and Rikke? I tried "ice forming" them, stabbing them, restarting and trying the city battle again, and beating them senseless as a werewolf, but nothing works.


What actions will consume time?

So just like the tittle says, which actions will consume time? I noticed that dueling people doesn't seem to consume any time on clock so I'm just wondering what does?


Weird Skyrim Build

I am considering making a fun Mage Build,but i can't decide which one. Is it Viable to Play a sort of "Melee" Mage ? (I've seem some out there,but i can't confirm if its viable). I would like something Wearing a robe(for mana regen),maybe with Sneaking,but i guess it would suck,right ? My main idea is : 1: Sneak + Daggers for hitting 2: Some traps and precombat buffs 3: After the Dagger hit,change to destruction and kite 4: Maybe,some some summons to help in battles This would lead me to points in : Conjuration for Summons,Alteration for extra armor (i wont use any), sneak for dagger bonus,one handed for extra dagger bonus,destruction for extra damage with spells,and eventually, enchantings. This is impossible of being achieved because of the high number of trees to spread points + the high need of stealth to pick x15 dagger multipliers. Here is the build i´ve made


Can't complete "A Night to Remember"

I've been playing Skyrim and have came across what I think is a bug. During the quest "A Night to Remember" I have found two items missing. When I went to rescue Gleda the Goat from the giant neither Gleda nor the giant was there. There was just an arrow pointing at the ground, so I just returned to the farmer and gave him money. When I went to collect the wedding ring from a cabin in some woods I killed the witch person outside but when I searched the cabin there was no ring. I also searched around the cabin, the witch and the chest next to the door and I don't want to have to give away 2000 gold. I've tried reloading, waiting, sleeping and can't think of anything else to do. Does anyone know how to get the ring?


What happens when you conquer a capitol in Landgrab?

I've been playing Landgrab for a short while and I have yet to see exactly what happens when a capitol is conquered. Sifting through old games to find an instance of it occurring is a pain, and searching the forums was no help either. What I would especially like to know is what happens to the territories and armies of the conquered player. I assume their territories go to the player who captured their capitol, but what about that player's armies?


Skyrim Hearth Fire: How can I build shrines in my house?

I bought the land from the steward at Highmoon Hall in Morthal, so now I own the Windstand Manor. I have just built the main and the entry halls, they are completely decorated. I want to have every possible shrine in my cellar. I built every single object that can be built in the basement. The last object I built was the shrine base, but I cannot build any shrine because the workbench doesn't show any. I used the answer given by kotekzot to this question, but it hasn't worked. What can I do? My last save was more than 15 levels ago. I'm playing on XBox.


Why does learning Elementalist skill's require amount of sp spent on sorceress skill?

First of all, this is not a complaint or anything, I'm pretty new about this game, and having hesitation while building my character. Right now I have a lv 32 Elementalist, and I'm pretty confused when learning new skills, because it requires me to spend 40 or something sp on sorceress skill trees, but I found nothing actually worth to spend sp on in sorceress skill tree.... Most of them are active skills which I rarely use, and even the passive skills are pretty useless. I want to spend more sp on elementalist skills but I'm forced to spend lots of my sp on sorceress skills, which is pretty annoying.... So my question is: Is it really mandatory to spend those sp on sorceress skill tress, is there any workaround? If there's n, which sorcesress skills should I max for PVE?


Where are TowerFall replays stored on OS X?

When I save a replay, TowerFall says that it's saved in my "Documents Folder". However, it is not in the User's `~/Documents` folder and I can't seem to locate it in any of the Steam support folders. It's probably somewhere in there, I just haven't stumbled on the right folder yet.


Setting up "Become a Legend" mode in PES 11

I'm kinda disappointed by the gameplay of "Become a Legend" mode in PES 11. I'll explain why: I have Fifa 10 on my Xbox and I've played with the "same" mode in there but it's really different. What I'm saying is that in Fifa 10 I control only my player but I can call a pass, a cross etc...in PES I can't do any of that and sometimes the AI of PES it's not really quick in completing a passage or doing something trickier like a 1-2 (that's the term we use in Italy, basically I pass the ball to you and you pass to me the ball back). In Fifa 10 I can do this because I can call the action (and if it's not completed I lose points). Is possible to obtain something like that in PES 11?


What's the top prize tier in Coin Dozer?

I've got a couple prize collections at the 3rd or 4th tier (meaning that I have at least 3 or 4 of each prize color) and the next logical goal would be to get to the 6th tier. When I reached tier one, that single star turned into six stars, indicating that I had more tiers to reach. Does it do the same thing at tier six? What about after that? Is there a prize endgame?


Creating deep-safe bookmarks in Eve Online?

It used to be possible to create 'deep-safe' bookmarks, that were farther than 10 AU outside a system. As of the Tyrannis patch, that's no longer possible. So what _is_ possible, and how? Can you make a bookmark that's 9 AU out- system? According to the link, you can no longer warp to distant objects (such as other systems), so there's no way to make a mid-warp bookmark at 9 AU. Is Microwarp Drive the only option for going long-range? Because that's a _long_ way to run on MWD. :) Update: according to another blog post, it sounds like CCP is not deleting existing deepsafes, just moving them inwards to the 20 AU limit. But it's not clear if we can still _make_ deepsafes, even at 20 AU. Anyone know if they still _can_ be made? And how?


Which is better, Strength or Agility, for tanking?

My Warrior friend insists that Strength is the more important stat for tanks, but I'm a Death Knight and am not convinced. The way I see it, Strength increases Parry, but Agility increases Dodge and Armor **[edit: not true, see answers]**. I'm not sure _by how much_ , but it certainly feels like Agility should be strictly better for survivability. I'm not too concerned about threat, as I seem to be doing fine in that area. I'm having difficulty finding good info online to say what each point of Strength/Agility actually _does_ for me. So how good is Agility relative to Strength? When the opportunity arises to choose, which should I pick? Furthermore, does it depend on class?


How do I counter a Zealot Rush (as any race)?

i got wiped 3 times in a row yesterday by a simple, stupid zealot `rush`. Although it wasn't really a full rush as i _had_ time to build some units, all my defenders got wiped by 4-5 zealots and more and more zealots kept pouring in and eventually killed me. The first two games i was zerg. I scouted both times and saw them build an assimilator, cybernetics core and 2 (or more) stargates, so i expected them both times to go zealots+stalkers, but shortly after i started building units i got attacked both times by zealots gated in from a pylon hidden close to my base. The first game i tried to defend with zerglings and 2 spore crawlers and my queen but without success, the second game i used zerglings, roaches, a spore crawler and my queen but again without success, eventhough i killed 2 zealots more. My third game was as terran (i play random) but the few (5-6) marines i had didn't survive much longer. What is the best way to defend against many early zealots without focussing too much on it?   I'd prefer anything else than "wall in" simply because i don't like to wall in (which might be stupid, but well, ...) and it doesn't really work as zerg anyways.


In Team Fortress 2, what is "telefragging", and how is it done?

On my server stats page, there's a kill category that is called "telefrag". I don't have any. What is this, and how is it done?


How often should I sprint in terror missions?

In terror missions, where I'm expected to save as many civilians as possible, I'm having a difficult time actually _getting_ to the civilians in time. By the time my guys have cautiously moved up, I've lost 4 or 6 civilians. Am I essentially supposed to have my units sprint each turn to cover as much ground as possible? If so, doesn't that leave my units pretty much open for attack? Is there some general strategy I'm not seeing for these missions?


Are items that disappear from Fallout: New Vegas companion inventories lost forever?

Twice now, I've completed a side quest in _Fallout: New Vegas_ , received a unique weapon, given that weapon to one of my companions and then had the weapon disappear completely from the game. Is there a way to get these weapons back? I'm playing the 360 version, so console shenanigans won't work. I have a theory about why this is happening, but I haven't been able to prove it. I'm guessing the weapon condition drops to zero while the companion is using it. When my own items break down in use, they just get grayed-out in the Pip-Boy screen, but they can still be repaired or transferred to a container. Maybe the companion inventories can't handle such unusable items?


Is the Amputator taunt useful?

I recently crafted the Amputator, mainly for the set bonus. I've tested the taunt and it certainly seems to heal people, but is it really useful when you have unlimited healing with the medi-gun?


Fastest way to get money in Dragons call?

I'm playing Dragons Call online, and I'm a mage level 15. What is the fastest way to make a bunch of money? I need about 1,000,000 to buy some good equipments and working/grinding takes a takes a really long time when you only get a few hundred per enemy.


Where do you find keys in dustforce?

Half the levels are locked when you start the game. In order to unlock them, you have to find keys. But I've completed every level around the whole map, and still can't find any keys. I've found keys lying around, but those are just pushed into doors automatically, so they aren't used to unlock levels.


Does the animation of the alien in cover affect the hit chance?

I've noticed that when engaging enemies from behind cover, if you're patient enough in the 3d camera mode, there are times when certain alien types will pop their head out from cover. If I wait for them to peek out, and there is at least 40% to hit you I have hit almost everytime with a crit, resulting in death.


What's the impact of changing the appearance or costume of a bitizen? Are there any benefits?


Does shooting a creature's head do more damage than shooting its limbs?

In Dead Space, you're encouraged to blow off creatures' limbs instead of just aiming for the body. Usually taking off 2 or 3 limbs will kill most creatures, but most games reward head shots more than limb shots. I'm not sure if that is the case with Dead Space, because of the importance of dismemberment in the game. Are any of the creatures more vulnerable to head-shots than limb-shots?


Intel page showing portals labelled "Zipcar"?

I see a bunch of portals near my area that are labelled "Zipcar location" and have no photo, but instead have the same logo in all of them. Any ideas what those might be?


Does Diablo 3 require an internet connection to play solo?

I've heard that _Diablo III_ requires a persistent internet connection even in solo play. Does anyone have any sources to this effect?


How to lock in radio stations in Grand Theft Auto IV?

Is there a way to lock a radio station to always be a specific one, or to at least eliminate radio stations I don't particularly care for? Some of the stations _really_ annoy me, and I am tired of having to press on the d-pad to find one that doesn't make my teeth grit.


What does "Gem Powered" mean for powerups? And how do they carry over?

When selecting a powerup (not ability) in Temple Run 2 you have the option of making it "Gem powered". For example, here is the Coin Bonus one: !["Instant 50 coin bonus. 100 when Gem powered."](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gufXg.png) It's easy enough to infer that this gives you 50 gems normally, and 100 when you spend a gem on it. **However, what happens when you add one, two, three, or more gems?** Here's what I tried. This is what the screen looks like when you add one gem and this is what happens when you add two. Adding more simply fills the bar without text changes. After powering with two gems, here is what happens before and after using the powerup in-game: even if I spent two gems, I only got 100 coins. This spent _both_ gems. **What is the point, if any, of upgrading past one gem? Is this specific to the Coin Bonus powerup?** Or is this just a glitch and it should be adding 50/100 coins per gem?


What is the chunk update radius in single player Minecraft?

I'm new to Minecraft, and I'm looking to see how far away from my crops I can get before it starts causing problems. I know that wheat has to be within the chunk update radius of at least one player to keep growing, which lead me to this question: Within how many blocks do I have to be for wheat to grow? So I understand now what the system is for determining the chunk update radius in multiplayer, but what about single player? All I've seen is the following sentence from the wiki: > The exact number of generated chunks varies in single player mode, depending > on view distance and movement. Alright, but there has to be a system for determining what it is at any given moment. What is it? If it's too long of a story or something, then what's a good approximation? Thanks!


How can I delete my worlds in Minecraft?

I have been playing Minecraft on my Kindle Fire HD, I downloaded Block Launcher to change my skin but now I can't delete any worlds at all.


Does Origin really delete games you haven't played for a while?

It's a bit of a silly question, but I want to be sure. My friend keeps insisting that Origin deletes games (both F2P games and paid ones) from your account if you don't play them for a while. Is that true?


Is starbound a single world with different characters?

What I mean is the following. If I have two characters, Derp and Herp, and I build a house with Derp on a given planet, will Herp be able to see the house also if they travel to that planet's coordinates?


Is there any way of transferring wireless internet from my pc to ps3?

This question is really killing me, and I apologize in advance if I'm not explaining my problem correctly. Here's the problem, the router for my dsl internet is about 5 rooms down in my dad's room. I manage to pick up wireless signal in my room, mainly in my pc. The ps3 does pick it up, however, most of the time I barely get any type of speed, causing me to lag in games. Is there any way that I can connect my ps3 to my pc and have internet on my ps3? Since my pc can have much better speed connecting to my router, I'm trying to find a wired solution for my ps3. 5 rooms is a long distance, so a wire through the walls is out of question.


Why is my game constantly crashing silently to desktop with no error message?

I have been searching for an answer to the crash-to-desktop (CTD) issue for days since I first began playing. All I come across are 10-page-long discussions that appear to consist only of new members joining the forum just so they can chime in with, "This is happening to me, too!" The only thing anyone ever has to offer is a link to the same site I've seen a dozen times with a list of "common things that may help", but none ever do. The CTD is random. I hardly ever know when it's going to happen, although, sometimes, I get into a spot in the game where the crash is consistent at around the same spot. Among some of the things I've tried:   * turned off AA   * using low setting presets   * playing windowed   * turning off v-sync (even though this is just spitting in the face of my 480GTX)   * 44.1 khz sound tweak Many of these tweaks I tried only for peace of mind and would never play with them. For example, turning off AA or v-sync? No thanks, I'll take my smooth edges and jitter-free frame rates to another game. There has to be something other than these compiled checklists of random tweaks that no one ever reports as 100% effective. Isn't there an official patch for this? Hasn't Bethesda addressed this? Hundreds upon hundreds of people are having this problem. My specs - Windows 7 32-bit 4 GB RAM Nvidia 480 GTX Intel i5 3.33 Ghz


Why do I get zero damage on enemies at the gates, but only sometimes?

I am playing huntress, and probably like most I often camp one of the gates at the beginning of a wave. I've notices that I can shoot into the gate and hit enemies as the come out. Sometimes this does zero damage, and other times it does not. Why does this happen?


How are Clash of Clans multiplayer battles determined

Are battles determined by level or trophies? Just curious.


How do I install a game to Games for Windows?

So I have Call of Duty World at War, and it's for Games for Windows it says on the cover. I downloaded Games for Windows, but how do I download the game through it? Whenever I try to it just has it's own thing.


How to maximize Zergling/Roach army by the 12-minute-mark?

I know it's possible to reach 200 supply in under 12 minutes playing as Zerg. Assumptions:   * not attacked by opponent   * Queen injects larvae on time How can I efficiently and quickly create a max army of Zerlings and Roaches?


Can I 'win' with all my crew on board the destroyed final ship?

In the third Rebel Flagship fight, if all my crew are on board the enemy ship when it gets destroyed, does the game count that as a win (Rebel ship is destroyed) or a loss (all your crew are dead)? Assume I do not have a Clone Bay.


How to view specialization class bonuses have been activated/applied?

I have chosen Commando specialization when prompted. How do I know the specialization bonuses have been activated or applied to my talents? My talent screen still looks the same. Still shows Soldier class and talent/skills tree still looks the same. No added notes anywhere to show faster recharge bonus, etc. Thanks!


Prison Architect- Prisoners won't leave truck

I've tried everything I can think of to fix this problem, but I give up now. The delivery place is in the right location, I have no fences, it's not being blocked by anything. The delivery timer will countdown, and then..nothing. They keep driving. I've played for several in game days now, and no luck. ![Prison layout](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Lktg4.jpg) Now the timer won't even begin.


Dealing with point and click harass

In League of Legends, many single target abilities can be activated simply by clicking on the opponent, much like an auto attack. These are all but impossible to dodge, short of using a Zhonya's hourglass, or being lucky enough to play one of a small subset of chamipons (Hello there, Fizz.) This kind of harass I find extremely annoying, simply because the only way to effectively avoid it is by staying away, which typically results in losing minion kills and therefore the lane. (Quick note: I'm referring mainly to those abilities which are ranged. Things like melee auto attacks don't bother me, simply because they have to get to melee range in the first place.) To give a concrete example, the other day I was laning against Zilean as Orianna. Any time I was anywhere near him (be it to last hit minions or whatever), Zilean would place his time bomb on me, which after a couple of seconds explodes for major damage. While Orianna has a shield, it's not enough to block the damage from the time bomb, and to add insult to injury, Zilean can hit me with another time bomb while the shield is still on cooldown. Orianna simply doesn't do enough early game damage to out-trade the time bomb, and even trying to do so would result in severe mana issues (considering I'd be using Command: Attack-Dissonance and Protect to reduce my damage, compared to him using one ability.) In short, the only way to avoid the damage is by staying out of range, giving my opponent a large advantage in farming. If there's some better way to deal with this, I'm very interested in learning how.


StarCraft2: maps for placement matches

Do maps for placement matches contain barriers that prevent rush?


Does the Champion do anything?

The wiki is quite unclear on the Champion. From what I gather he might "boost the morale". Is there a point to appointing one? > The champion is a noble position appointed by the Baron (that is, you can > appoint it, but you can't do so without a baron or greater noble being > present). A champion has no special room requirements, but may make a single > demand eventually. As the title of champion is bestowed by appointment > rather than merit, you may want to have your best teacher be the champion > and conduct weapon demonstrations to boost the morale of training soldiers > while your toughest killers go out and fight goblins.


How can I tell if an item is duped in TF2?

I am a big fan of trading in TF2 and I have seen people report that some items in the game are duped, which considerably lowers the price of the item. Thus, I want to be able to know how to tell if an item is duped. Is there any easy way to find out?


Can't find a multiplayer game, have the local servers been shut down?

Have the modern warfare servers for PC shut down for people in Britain? I am from Wales and have been trying to connect to a game for about a month now, I tried re-installing it and have tried all of the updates, but when I log in and try a team death match game it says (most of the time atleast) 1000/3745 players in playlist. I assume there are atleast 1000 people playing it out of 3745 people who are currently logged into and playing different game types, but I cannot seem to connect to any games, the lobbys that I try to get connected to go right up to <160 ping then it just stops there and says looking for matched player and it will stay on this screen (I tried the other day for lack of anything better to do) for an hour and it still wouldn't not connect. I assume the reason it is searching for games that are more than say <70 ping is purely down to no one in Britain or Europe playing this game any more, could someone shed some light on this? I don't want to have wasted 20 pounds on the MW2 DLC last month for nothing, and I assume steam doesn't do refunds ;)


Why do biotic combos seem to sometimes not explode?

So here I am, playing my little asari adept, and I'm slinging Warps and Throws at dudes, and I notice that sometimes when a dude has been Warped and then Thrown, he does not properly explode. Now, this does not please me; I want to see and hear that delightful blue boom-thunderclap that says "you did this right, and now several people are in serious worlds of pain as a result; this is why we bring biotics." It just seems that sometimes a biotic explosion is not triggered when it should be, namely when I have Warped and Thrown someone. I mean, when it works, it is the best thing, but other times I feel like no matter how many times I alternate those two powers these guys will simply not let an explosion be triggered. Is it because someone might be shooting them? Is it because someone _isn't_ shooting them? Is it because maybe someone else is Warping or Pulling or whatever? Is it because of wizards?


What determines how much XP I earn, and how can I earn more?

With my wallet thin and weapon prices so high, I'm looking for faster ways to farm XP. What exactly determines how much XP you get at the end of a match and what should you do to get more?


What does this noble activity mean?

Apparently Mountainhome is happy with my colony, so I got to appoint a baronness, and chose my legendary miner. Now she spends most of her time doing the activity "Noble" in her room. What's that? Should I avoid appointing important dwarves to high positions?


Can minecraft skins be used on different Xbox accounts?

For example, if I purchase and download them on my account, can someone else playing minecraft on their account on the same xbox also use them?


How do you unlock skulls in Halo Anniversary?

I have a feeling that it's tied to stuff in online mode. Is this the only way to unlock skulls?


Should I avoid connecting to my false account when robbing a bank?

When I try to rob a bank, I usually use a false account where I transfer the "generous donation". I create it in the same bank as the bank I rob to avoid IP concerns etc... However, I usually connect directly to it once, trough the finance tab, to check if everything is okay, even tough I create it trough bounces and remove logs. Sadly, every times I tried to rob a bank, it ended with the dreaded black screen and FBI arrest... Could it be linked to the fact that I connect directly to my false account? if so, how long should I wait before connecting to it, to transfer money to my private account?


How are weapons enhanced by multiple Spirit cubes?

Like other smelted cubes, Spirit can modify your weapons to add additional effects to your special attacks. When adding multiple Spirit cubes, do the effects increase with the number of Spirit cubes? Can different kinds of Spirit cubes be mixed to provide multiple additional effects?


How can I be stealthy?

So I made myself a sniper type with light armor and a silenced sniper rifle. However, enemies can spot me from far far away, making it difficult to kill without being seen. How can I make myself stealthier to avoid being spotted so easily?


Do Barbarians not count as a Civilization for theming bonuses?

I have the Uffizi which has a theming bonus of all Art from the same Era and Civilization. As seen below I have three from the Barbarians all from the Ancient Era and I am not getting the theming bonus. So   1. Am I doing something wrong?   2. Are Barbarians not a Civilization? If not what would be the point of getting Barbarian artifacts over random civilization artifacts?   3. Is this a bug? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4tQYz.jpg)


How exactly does the Diamond Skin skill scale in Diablo 3?

What is the exact formula for the damage absorption value of the skill? I can see how much it absorbs at level 60, but I'm interested in the formula. Is it something like: absorption = baseValue + gainPerLevelValue * characterLevel or what? I am asking for the **specific** and **concrete formula** that determines the resulting absorption value. None of the other answers really answer my question. They just post numbers that I can easily find in the official game guide.


How do you survive thunderstorms?

Elite monsters with the new Thunderstorm affix rain lightning bolts down directly on your head. With other affixes, there are usually ways to predict and dodge their attacks. The monster gives you some kind of indication about where the attack is coming and you can prepare before it actually hits you. Is there such a mechanism with thunderstorms? How can you deal with thunderstorm enemies most effectively?


What is the formula for additional experience on items?

For +experience on items, it seems that the full amount of experience isn't rewarded per kill; instead, it seems based on the monster killed. On the character sheet, bonus experience is listed as "up to" the combined amount of +experience from gear. ![Cropped screenshot:  "Every monster killed grants up to 38.00 additional experience."](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Jv6RK.png) What determines how much bonus experience is granted per monster?


Steam Error: Can't connect to Steam Network on Windows 7

My friend and I are trying to solve an issue we're having with Steam. My friend cannot connect to any Steamworks servers (such as Garry's mod/TF2 servers). We have tried:   * Deleting `ClientRegistry.blob`,    * Exiting programs that interfere with steam,    * Adding rules to Firewall  We have posted a ticket on Steam support - they told us to delete everything in the installation directory (`/Program Files(x86)/Steam/`) except `steam.exe` and `steamapps`, but that didn't work either. It made our situation worse, as now my friend cannot even connect to _Steam_ (with an error `"Could not Connect to Steam Network"`) We're all out of ideas, has anyone else come across a similar issue?


Where is Marie Delacroix?

Marie Delacroix has contacted me and told me to come find her in Cargo Bay A. However I've searched through both the shuttle bay cargo area (one is blocked off) and the main cargo hold without finding her. Where exactly is she?


How do I stop my advisors from suggesting to offer mercenaries contracts?

In the Distant World expansions shadows it is now possible to offer a contract to pirates to attach a certain target of another empire. My advisers are regularly suggesting to offer such a contract, but I would rather not get their advice anymore. How can I turn it off? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NkLwi.png)


Fallout Tactics character stuck

I'm currently on the first level of Fallout Tactics. I generally move my characters in sneak mode where possible. I've also got turn based set to individual. When my characters move over some sort of obstacle, e.g. a barrel, crate or tank trap, they finish their move there even though they have action points remaining. When the character is stuck you can click on them to move them and an animation plays as though they're going to move but they don't actually move. While stuck the character can perform other actions such as changing pose. The only way to get a character unstuck is to end their turn. I've just downloaded Fallout Tactics from GOG so hopefully I have the latest version (file date is 28/11/2008). Does anybody know how to resolve this issue?


Will undetected creeptumors take damage

Will undetected creep tumors in StarCraft 2 take damage from splash damage? Such as Hellion, Hellbat or Siegetank splash damage.


Where are all the OS upgrade stations in System Shock 2?

How many OS upgrade stations are there in System Shock 2 and where are they located?


How do I stop the construction of a hidden pirate base on one of my planets?

After establishing a new colony it was quickly raided by a pirate faction. I've since deployed a fleet in patrol around the planet and garrisoned some troops on it. However, I can now see a hidden pirate base being constructed in the planetary facility section. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/amBOa.png) No clue what the successful completion of this base will mean for the planet but I'm guessing it won't be good. How can I stop the completion of this base?


TF2 Scripting: Action Slot

I'm trying to make a script that spams the snow-flake noise maker but couldn't get it to work nor any I found on google. I tried figuring out what was wrong and it seems that "use_action_slot_item" is no longer a recognized command? I typed use_action_slot_item right into the console and it says "command not found". Did valve update this or something? Here's a screenie if you want to check it: http://snag.gy/p7GQ0.jpg Any tips?


Banding question for Magic The Gathering (Duels of the Planeswalkers)

I've noticed an issue with banding while playing the MTG:Duels of the Planeswalkers recently. It seems that every creature possesses the ability to perform banding when blocking. This keyword was used in the card game, and has since been depreciated, and does not appear to be included in any modern rules for the game that I can find. This is the best I could find, which leads to a forum post dating back to 2006: http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Banding Could somebody explain to me if this behaviour of banding is active in the modern card game and what is going on in the game? This has led to a great deal of grief when dealing with the AI but even more so with crafty human players who exploit the ability to its fullest. Thanks.


What kinds of lightsabers (and fighting methods) are available?

One of the (excellent) videos for Star Wars: The Old Republic showcases a character wielding 2 lightsabers... and one of those is itself a double-bladed lightsaber, allowing for a particularly crazy-looking fighting situation with 3 blades. Is it possible to do this in the game? More to the point, what lightsaber options are available to Force users?


Turning off my pet's idle sound?

Is there a way to turn off pet idle sounds in Torchlight 2? I'd rather not hear random growls when I `Alt`+`Tab` out. I read this guide, however I can't seem to find my game data. I installed the game with using Steam, so I might be out of luck. One possibility is to pause the game, but that doesn't silence the pet while I'm sorting through my inventory.


Where can I find a tax collector to kill for Tax Evasion?

I'm trying to finish up the single player achievements in _Assassins Creed: Revelations_ , but can't seem to ever find a tax collector to earn the following achievement: > **Tax Evasion** : Get your money back from a Templar tax collector. Is the tax collector triggered by any specific events, in certain memories, or completely random? Are there areas where they are more likely to show up?


Is it possible to control another character besides Shepard?

Throughout the course of the single-player game, do you ever take the reins of any other character besides Shepard? I'm aware that you have up to two squad mates to boss around. I'm also aware that during multiplayer play you control other characters. **What I'm looking for is whether or not you ever directly control any other character in the game at any point. If so, how can you do it, and when does it occur?**


Is there any way to control which vehicles I get?

In Jetpack Joyride, there are a few in-game missions that require you to have a specific vehicle. (Some ask you to drive it a certain distance, or to hit a certain number of scientists, etc.) Is there any way to make sure you get the vehicle you need? Or are you just stuck playing over and over until that vehicle pops up?


Can My Pet Be Killed?

Maybe I just haven't noticed, but it my pet never seems to take damage. Can he be killed? What happens if he can, and does die?


Trouble with the combat sections in Heavy Rain

In the odd occasion I find myself having to get involved in a fight I always end up getting my ass handed too me. I find switching from the normal motion and action controls to responding to fast quick time prompts very tricky. How can I react better? Is there any sort of pattern to the type of motions you're asked to do?


How to go against near end game all for one tactics?

So our towns basically in real chaos. 12 people have died, 3 people have started selfish play, upgrading to hovels and shacks, having defensive items hoarded up in their house. Now one of them is banished, but we lack the remaining active members to banish the other ones. Checking their souls, it seems like they have done this before to obtain Last Man Standing. The reason for the two not banished ones is that everyone else started stealing first (everyone else = 2 people) and that the town was doomed anyway. So I would like to prevent these people from becoming too strong and becoming the last man standing. Now we so far only survived 2 attacks and I believe you need to survive 5 to get a reward for last man standing, but are there any ways I can prevent these people from getting the town down further?


Diablo 2 digital download patch level

I am trying to play Diablo 2 with my flat mate over LAN but it looks as if my CD has seen some better days (and some sand paper). Suffice to say I cannot play. I am trying to stay with v1.00 as apparently later patches make the single player too hard to play through multiple times. Does anyone know if the digital download from Blizzard is v1.00 and whether it stays as v1.00 or does it auto update like Starcraft or WoW?


Are all projectiles affected by gravity in BF3?

So, as the games documentation cleary states that, everything is affected by gravity. Well, I was in the Apache the other day and landed on one of the buildings at a flag post and seated the gunner position. I fired off in the distance, and it appeared that there was no bullet drop at all. I sat there a good 10 minutes (not being useful to my teammates at all) just shooting and watching bullets. Asside from a bit of variation of in where the bullets left the barrel of the gun, it looked as if the bullets straightlined past the game's viewing distance. With any other gun/device, given enough distance, you can clearly see gravity take affect after some distance. Am I examining this wrong, or **is there anything else that is does this?**


Is there a "Canonical" Commander Shepard?

The Mass Effect Series is based on players taking control of Commander Shepard, and, like most RPGs, the player is given choices and customization options. In Mass Effect (the first game), players get to pick the commander's first name, gender, pre-service history (Spacer, Colonist, Earthborn), and psych profile (Ruthless, Sole Survivor, War Hero). Clearly, Shepard _can_ be many things, but I'm wondering what the _canonical_ Shepard is. For instance, we know that in the Canon of Mass Effect 2, if you don't import a save file, the Council was not saved. Does Commander Shepard likewise have a "Canonical" origin, or are these two options always under direct control of the player - i.e., without a default?


How is the order of champion pick selected (draft pick)?

I know in ranked games, a characters elo determines the order of champion picks. In non-ranked draft pick, pre-arranged teams have priority. Does team size, elo, or anything else affect the order of champion pick?


Why is bronze league so broad?

Recently I saw some statistics about how many people are in each league (bronze / silver / gold / platinum / diamond / master). That is 6 leagues, and Bronze was something like 40% of the entire ladder. To me that seems pretty rough. Top bronze players are not stellar, but they are good enough to win methodically, balance economy, micro units, and make calculated decisions in the heat of battle. They are using hotkeys and know the whole tech tree. Why place these players in the same league as a _complete_ casual newcomer who makes 10 workers, 1 of each unit producing structure, and attacks with a single marine? I can understand that inactive / abandoned accounts will probably be more common in bronze, so bronze should be inflated for that, but I am mostly referring to the diversity of skill you see in bronze league. The diversity of skill in all the other leagues is extremely small in comparison.


What are the different personalities of Civilization V leaders?

I've noticed different leaders in Civilization V have different "personalities" - i.e. different ways of gameplay and different ways of conducting diplomacy. For example, Russia and Mongolia are very fond of expanding, while Gandhi emphasizes culture and happiness; the English build a lot of naval units; it seems like it's easy to convince Alexander to go to war; China is fond of science victory; etc. These things are important to know when dealing with other civilizations and when planning long-term strategies. Can anyone provide a rough list of these "personalities", or redirect me to somewhere that lists them?


Downloadable / Useable Red Alert (2) audio clips?

Anyone know where I can get some useable audio clips from Red Alert aside from recording them directly from the game? (I'd like to have a "construction complete" quote play after a visual studio build completes.)


The end of the "consume scientists" side mission chain - did I get it right?

While playing Prototype yesterday, I completed the last "consume scientists" side-mission, which revealed **Karen Parker** 's location on the map for me to go and exact my revenge. After entering the building where she was hiding and being treated to a cutscene which hints that Alex kills her, I was expecting something more (I was almost certain I'd get a Web of Intrigue clip). However, nothing unusual happened after the cutscene and I simply appeared outside the building I previously entered. Is this what was supposed to happen? Does the fact that I killed her come to play later in the game (a simple yes no will do for this one, as if it does come into play I wouldn't want to know how)?


Are there any custom maps for BFBC2?

Are there any custom maps for BFBC2? If so, how do you play them?


How is critical damage from Statikk Shiv classified?

A new Season 3 item, Statikk Shiv, deals magic damage that can critically strike. Does this critical strike get counted in with regular critical strikes on the end-game stats screen? Or is it just considered magic damage?


How to counter a proxy zealot rush on Blistering Sands

I'm recently doing a lot of rushes, and I found that the outcome is very map- dependent. On a map like Blistering Sands, where I know my opponent's location and he has a backdoor, how would you defend an opponent's zealot rush? I usually set up 3 gateways in a spot near his base, that is unseen by the watch tower. The probe that builds these gateways is sent to scout, and if his main entrance is well defended I hurry up to the back door. Even if he scouts there, it's usually too late.


When exactly do players move between leagues?

I see this article that says               After a hidden period of time, their skill level will be reevaluated.      Has anyone been able to determine how this work? I now reached 1st place in my league and am eager to pass on to the next. I was already promoted a league once, how long do I wait before being promoted again? Does a higher score grant me a better/sooner chance of being upgraded, or does it simply happen at random time period if I have enough score?


10-pylon vs 8-pylon

I usually build 8 probes, then a pylon, so I could keep building probes and not have to wait for the pylon to build (in 10-pylon you're stuck while the pylon is building). Is one of these build better than the other? This answer states that most Protoss go 10-pylon.


Can I install FIFA 11 in 2 PCs and access online features from both PC?

I've never used online feature of any game. For the first time I'm gonna use FIFA 11's online features. I've a laptop and a desktop PC. Both having different IP addresses. I'd like to install FIFA 11 on both the laptop and desktop. Can I access FIFA 11's online features from both of them with same user id? I'm wondering if EA Sports have some mapping of user id to ip address or something like that which will restrict me to access online features from only first installation?


Spoilers : Main Story did I miss something?

If you read this PLEASE make sure you finished the game. If not, leave this page right now. This may contain content that can spoil you and I really don't want you to be spoiled about this amazing game. > So I went through 4 worlds (reanimating 4 crystals in each) and when I was > in the 5th I knew that Airy was lying. It was right at the beginning of > chapter 8. So I tried to just destroy the wind crystal and it worked. So I > went through chapter 8 in like 2 minutes. Though I wonder, how long can you > keep reanimating crystals before the main story leads you to destroy one? > What happens if you destroy a crystal in the first world?


How do I solve the first set of clues in Part 1 of Paper Trail?

I can't make heads or tails of what I'm supposed to do here; I've looked at the origami dove, the crime scene photos, and the detective's wallet, but I can't figure out what Delsin's Phone is supposed to be used for, or where I should even be looking. Help!


how do i solve the first set of clues in part 1 of paper trail

I have been trying to figure it out for ages and I haven't gotten anywhere I have checked everything and tried any set of numbers I can find but I can't seem to put in the right code


Max my Ninja Damages?

So I'm at the end of the game and I wonder how I can increase my Ninja damages. Here is what I got. Ninja as main job level 14   Spell Fencer as secondary job maxed level 14   - Katana Lore (from Sword Master job at level 2)   - Precision (from Ranger job at level 13) - Frenetic Fighting  As equipment I have two katana from the village I rebuilt (with Dual Wield) and some random armor. (Can't remember the name) How can I increase my damages ? At level 72 I hit like 13~15 hits per hand and deal about 1.5k~2k damage per hand.


Are pro versions of the contracts considered separate for all achievements?

There are many achievements for completing all contracts on a certain difficulty or from a certain contractor and some of them mention pro jobs, such as: > **OVERKILL Salutes You!**   >  Complete all contracts _including pro jobs_ on the Death Wish difficulty. But there are also achievements that don't mention pro jobs at all, such as: > **... For Better or Worse**   >  Complete all of the Elephants contracts on the Death Wish difficulty. Are the pro jobs considered separate contracts for these achievements as well?


In what order should I play the Dragon Age DLC?

I want to finish up playing through Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and the DLC before Dragon Age 2 comes out. I already have _The Stone Prisoner_ , _Warden's Keep_ , and _Return to Ostagar_. In what order should I play Awakening and the post-release DLC if I want to experience the story in chronological order? For example, is _Witch Hunt_ before or after Awakening and/or when does _The Golems of Amgarrak_ take place?


Is there a way to stop gaining experience in World of Warcraft?

I've reached a certain level. I want to be able to queue lower level dungeons in the dungeon/party finder without becoming too high for them. Is there a way to stop leveling or do I simply have no option but to keep leveling?


Is there continuity I would miss if I skipped X-COM and went to X-COM 2?

If I were to start playing X-Com 2 (Terror from the Deep), would I miss anything major, plot-wise, or can I simply jump straight to the sequel?


What physics model do spinfusor disks use?

In Tribes: Ascend, I often notice my spinfusor disks seem to go slightly off course over large distances when I'm flying, even though I could have sworn the reticule was over the (immobile) target. I know that disks are not affected by gravity, so there appear to be three other possibilities here:   * I can't aim.   * The game adds a slight random shift to the aim at high player velocity.   * The disk velocity is the sum of instantaneous player velocity and muzzle velocity (that is, physically correct). Which is it?


How to clone an npc character's face/body as your own?

Is there a way to get a formula or set of parameters for a random npc's physical appearance? Say I want to make my character's face look like Martin or Jeoffry or a Mythic Dawn Acolyte I just slain, what would be my options?


Why can't I play my old games?

I usually reload my last saves and missions while I'm trying to get all the Hard achievements in my SC2 campaign. I just updated to the latest patch today but when I tried to load my game, it said that I will have to disconnect from Battle.net and restart with the old SC2 installed. It was totally weird, so I just shrugged and clicked yes. It then quit, then reloaded again but this time, there was no login and it auto loaded the save file. It loaded correctly, but I was not connected to Battle.net anymore and I can't open my achievements tab. Does this mean I have to start the campaign all over again?


How to lightning-proof a structure?

What's the best way to lightning proof a structure? I've seen some people attempt to place a 'ceiling' of glass at the top-most level of the map, but I don't know if this works or not (and it's a tad unattractive)... I'm a bit worried for my tree-house: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/N8UFU.jpg)


Why aren't there any online AC: Brotherhood games?

Right now I'm trying to play an online game in AC: Brotherhood, and have been for half an hour, but the system won't find any. I'm playing it on PS3 in the Netherlands. Could something be wrong on my end or is it really this unpopular? Could the impending release of WoW Cataclysm have anything to do with it?


Intro voice-acting

I've just re-installed Starcraft 2 and I had the pleasure to view the nice intro cinematic ;) The voice of the non-prison-person-speaking really reminded me of Peter Cullen. As I couldn't find any info on that, I'd like to know if anyone actually knows who that voice actor is and why he sounds like Cullen :)


How can I build an underwater tunnel?

**EDIT:** After using @Nick's method I have completed the tunnel. While the effort was indeed worth it, I think unless sponges come to SSP...next time I'll build a bridge. Next thing is a station...but that's another question. Here's a picture of the finished product (the sandy island in the middle is what I was stood on in the picture below). ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5DkU8.png). Bonus Picture: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0G8UT.png) I am attempting my first underwater MineCart tunnel and am having difficulty with the optimal (and easiest) method for building it. I've read this thread and have tried the "build walkway, drop sand in" method. I've looked at using doors and signs but this will probably leave me with a large amount of doors that I won't use (and don't want to dispose of). I've also though about damming the entire section off but that's probably a little excessive. A tunnel cross section would be: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fBIva.png) So far, I have got this far (1/4 of the distance) and have realised I am going to have to sort the current out as well: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mkJYZ.png)


Who is Ratman in Portal 2?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What's the story behind the drawings on the wall in Portal 2? I've been playing portal 2 and sometimes I see a bunch of "secret" places, and weird music starts playing when I get in them. I went on the net and searched about what it is, and it said that there was a dude called **Ratman** that was there before Chell. I just wanted to find out who he is and what was his goal.


Do the Red Dot, Reflex, or ACOG sights work with Sleight of Hand Pro?

Sleight of Hand Pro makes you go into ADS faster. Does this perk still work with the sights (Red Dot, Reflex, and ACOG)? Also, in general (i.e., without the perk) is it slower to aim down the sights when you have an optic attached versus iron sights?


Windows 7 & Age of Empires II: works but not quite?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  The Age of Empires II Scrolling Bug I'm trying to install Age of Empires II on Windows 7. The graphics are so so, but when I enter a tutorial, the map keeps panning continuously, to the upper left of the screen especially. It doesn't seem to be the mouse, I have lifted it off of the pad, and it still pans automatically... What can I do to fix this?


How tall does the ceiling have to be for trees to grow?

I am building an underground orchard in Minecraft. What is the minimum height the ceiling needs to be in order for trees to grow?


Getting Jack or Miranda back to loyal

I've completed both Jack and Miranda's loyalty quests. They then have this scripted argument, and without the proper paragon/renegade you have to basically pick a side and the other one gets mad at you and loses her loyalty. Can you talk to either of them at a later time and get that person back to being loyal or are you stuck after this scripted event?


I need some help getting rid of a body

I've just lifted the siege of Battlehorn Castle and there are bodies everywhere. I'd really like to make my new home presentable. I am, after all, a lord now. I'm trying to lift the hands and feet and head because they seem the easiest, but I'm really not making very much progress. It's been 10 minutes and Lord Kelvyn is barely out of the portcullis. Is there a trick to moving bodies I'm just not seeing? If it matters, I'm a level 1 Wood Elf, sign of the Thief, with a custom class specializing in Block, Hand to Hand, Alchemy, Alteration, Acrobatics, Marksman and Speechcraft. My luck is severely reduced (it's down from 65 to 15 after doing a quest... I have to heal that some time...)


How many monsters are there in the Amnesia games?

For some research purposes I'm looking for the exact number of monsters that may actually hurt/kill the player in Amnesia: The Dark Descent and in Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. I looked at the respecive wikis but they only mentioned what type of monsters are there in the games, not their numbers.


What kinds of plants/organisms are the five protagonists of Botanicula?

Are they based on real species, or are they imaginary? (Or a mix?) ![wut](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iCxYv.png)


Lasers! How do they work?

I'm referring, of course, to the Laser towers in Defense Grid: The Awakening. I stumbled upon Defense Grid: The Awakening's very detailed steam stats page, and noticed the following: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/b0h1g.png) This of course, perplexed me. All the other towers have specific damage totals for their level 1, 2, and 3 verisons, but Laser towers just have a single number. This made me wonder how Laser towers actually deal their damage. Do they do initial damage at all, or is the DoT the only effect they provide (and if that's the case, why does upgrading the laser tower increase damage as per the tower stats screen?). Is building more than one laser tower in a single area inefficient? Interestingly, I've heard the AI Narrator perform his "Death by laser tower" taunt on maps where I had no laser towers, but did have meteor and/or inferno towers (which also have a small DoT effect?) Anyway, can anyone shed some **light** on this topic?


How do I extract Portal 2 sound effects?

Okay, so I have Portal 2 on my PC. I would like to use one of its sound effects for a little project, so I started searching the installed files. Well, eventually I found a bunch of "sound" files. I tried to run them, but apparently I can't. When I go to properties, the file type says: _Sound on format AU (.snd)_ I don't get it (is the file .au or .snd?), how can I use such file? How could I convert it to, say, .mp3?


How do you get "Slashing Sword "Farewell"" in Valkyrie Profile 2?

Yes, Another game I'm busy with. I have recently read of a light warrior sword called "Slashing Sword "Farewell"", and I am aware that other weapons like these are obtained when certain characters leave your party at certain levels in certain chapters. The question is, this is one of the swords that I have had a lot of difficulty with to get. Anyone know how I can obtain "Slashing Sword "Farewell""? I couldn't find a decent walk-through to help me on this one.


Recommended modding guide for Baldurs Gate?

I have purchased the GOG editions of Baldurs Gate 1 and 2 and I'm looking for a little help in getting them modded up to a recommended level for a play through suitable for someone who has never played these games before. I've seen a number of different guides and suggestions scattered around the internet and to be quite honest I find it a little confusing. I'd appreciate it if someone could compile a brief list of recommended mods or patches I should apply.


Cannot find "saves" folder in minecraft

I really want to install http://www.planetminecraft.com/texture_pack/adventure-time-pro-128x128/ to my minecraft. Its an adventure map. I have looked at several youtube videos on how to install it but they all say the same thing, once I get to the "go to the saves folder" i get stuck cause in my minecraft i dont have a saves folder :( I found the hidden Library, and searched for my minecraft folder, but there isn't a saves folder inside. I'm on a Macbook Air, OS X Version 10.9. What can I do so I can install this?


Does the direction of the Referee's gaze affect chances of catching fouls?

The ref typically follows the ball around, and he tends to face the direction of the ball. If I commit a foul when he's looking away from the body, does that lower the chance of him not catching the foul?


How to keep HRE at bay as a pagan (Old Gods)?

In Crusader kings I am playing as Pomerania and as a matter of making my game more interesting I decided at the start to not convert to Catholicism and stay as a Slavic pagan until the end of the game. I have managed to cut Great Moravia down to size. However in 10th century HRE formed out of East Francia and controls far more than its historic region - they control Italy, South France (Occitania), Germany and Lotharingia. So their manpower is about 150k, mine currently sits around 45k-55k. None of the larger neighbours of mine are of Slavic religion (Suomenusko to the east, the rest Catholic), so no feasible alliance marriages outside the realm. I control almost exactly the area of the in-game dejure Wendish Empire (although I have not formed it). Also, I have reformed the Slavic faith. In this context, HRE declared a holy war on me for one of the duchies in the west. With the difference in manpower and their humongous stacks, I stand little chance of victory in the conflict. Short of accepting the conversion to the Catholic faith (which ends the holy war), what are my short and long term options at keeping the HRE at bay?


What's the difference between Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 1 and 2?

What is the difference between the two game parts of Nazi Zombie Army?


What Lily Rank do I need for the Lily Rank trophies?

So I need "max" Lily Rank for everyone x everyone for a plethora of trophies. I thought the "heart eyes" Lily Rank icon (starts at level 8) was the "max" but now I have someone with Lily Rank 10 (still heart eyes). What is the numerical level of Lily Rank I need for the Lily Ranks? 8? 10? More?


Why do the endless ask if you need their help?

During the game the party meet some of the endless (The dragons, e.g. Sea Dragon / Grass Dragon). If you meet one of them and Ryu talks to them, they ask you, if you need their help. If you answer yes, Ryu can use their powers during the round based battles from time to time. However, if you talk to an endless, he asks you "Do you need my help?". You can choose to say `Not now` so I was wondering, what, if any, impact does this have on the gameplay. Does anything change if you choose to not request the help?


Can I reorganize vassals under multiple held titles?

My current character holds 3 kingdom titles, but somehow the vassals have ended up homogenized between them geographically. Is there a way I can reorganize my vassals so that if one of the titles is ever lost I don't end up ruling the Swiss Chesse Confederacy? Note: I'm already suspecting this is prevented by design so you can't play _de facto_ primogeniture under gavelkind (by moving all vassals under the primary title), I currently have primogeniture succession on all 3 titles.


How can I get Sam & Max Hit the Road working on Windows XP?

The kids picked up a copy of Sam & Max Hit the Road, but I can't get it to install. What do I have to do?


How to avoid hostility during brawl in Markarth?

After I went to the warrens in Markarth during the quest Forsworn Conspiracy, I have to brawl with Dryston when I get back out. In theory nothing bad should happen if I stick to a fist fight, but all the guards turn hostile almost right away. Is there a known bug concerning this or am I doing something wrong? I already parked my follower inside the warrens to avoid aggression from him. I also have no active atronarch or similar support. There is currently no bounty on my head. What else could trigger such a reaction from the guards?


Can I have the same save directory for both Linux and Windows?

I've recently been using Linux a bit more, and have set up a symbolic link to my Feed the Beast folder in `%APPDATA%\feedthebeast` to the `/home/jeffreylin_/.feedthebeast` folder so that they are the same place. So now the settings are synchronized. However, there is also the problem of the save data folder, which is different from the launcher settings location. When I select the Options tab of the FTB Launcher, the Launch Folder section says that it is at `D:\Games\Minecraft\Feed The Beast`, which works for Windows, but for Linux, that same directory is at `/media/Jeffrey/Games/Minecraft/Feed The Beast`. Neither Windows nor Linux recognizes the other's filesystem, and thus I have to manually change the install location every time.   While I realize that there may not be a way to make these two synonymous with one another, there should be _some_ way to automate changing between them depending on what OS I'm in. Can this be accomplished?


Counter Strike In-Game Text Not Showing up

I recently Installed Counter Strike on Ubuntu 13.10, but some of the text doesn't show up. The menus are fine, but then I have stuff like this ![example 1](http://i.imgur.com/1UxRivS.png) ![example 2](http://i.imgur.com/EXrJifP.png) I'm not running it under wine, or anything. Is this a problem with the game, or ubuntu? Is there a way to fix it? UPDATE: Counter Strike: Condition Zero has the same glitch, although some menus are fine UPDATE 2: Day of Defeat renders all text perfectly


Beating the boss thingy

Almost there! I'm on level 20, with the boss. I added a wall so I could get at the phone, but the exit requires the Algorithm! To get it, I must destroy the boss... But if I collide with the boss, it's the player who dies, not the boss. What can I do?


How would I solve Level 21 (endOfTheLine.js)?

I have checked and checked, but I can't edit the code, and am 100% sure that no code is editable. I'm truly stumped right now. Any help/suggestions? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DDOxI.png)


Is there any way to access Dynasty Traits in offline mode?

I am playing Might and Magic Heroes VI and have come across Dynasty Traits. It appears that they are not available when playing in offline mode. Is there any way to enable them while in offline mode?


Timed Item Spawn in MineCraft Chests

I'm looking to set up "incentives" for exploring different areas on my minecraft SMP server. One idea I had was for items to spawn in chests scattered in out of the way areas that spawn harder to find items every certain interval if the chest is empty. So for example, a chest might spawn a diamond pick once every 48 hours if it doesn't already have a pick. (so a person doesn't happen upon a chest full of diamond picks) Are there any bukkit plugins that support this, or some combination of plugins that would allow me to do this?


How to fly in minecraft

I see a lot of videos where peoples building big building and villages in a time lapse. When I see them, they are flying so they can reach the spot faster. How they do that, is it a Bukkit mod ? Is it hard to configure the game so I can do the same thing in Multiplayer ? Or my Bukkit server?


Lycanthropy by being attacked by wolves?

Starting in the game, I get regularly attacked by wolves. While I can roast them quite quickly with my two hands flame spell, I sometimes get bitten before killing them. Is there a risk of getting lycanthropy this way (which I would like to avoid (for now at least)) or is there no risk at all getting it from wild wolves?


Does the 4 GB Xbox 360 have enough space for 5 gamer profiles and saved games?

I have just recently decided to buy my younger brothers an xbox 360 slim for their birthday. I would like to save as much money as possible so I am looking to get them the 4GB system. I understand there is 246GB difference in the systems, but should I really worry about this if all they are doing is saving gamer profiles on the console and saving games? They will not be adding it to xbox live so there is no need to save downloaded data or anything else from live. Will 4GB be sufficient enough for 5 gamer profiles and saved content?


How to nab the golden idol on Spelunky Classic in Temple?

On the Temple Level of Spelunky Classic there is a "Prayers to Kali" level feeling where there is a damsel and an idol suspended over lava by a thin bridge. If you try to take the idol the floor falls out and you almost certainly die or lose substantial health. Is there any way to safely nab the idols?


How to have minimap for mobile artillery like on the PC?

Do they press M for it, or is it automatic? If it's automatic then how do you do it on consoles?


How are dispatched the weapons and pieces of stuff through the levels?

I'm pretty sure that the harder a level is, the better the stuff found inside will be. For instance, the first 5 levels of the normal mode will only unveil weapons for level 1 to 10 (approximately), while the first 5 levels of the insane mode will unveil level 50 weapons. But does anyone know how random the stuff is dispatched through the levels ? Is it possible that a specific level 50 weapon can be found in different levels ? Or is it carried FOR SURE by one of the monsters of a specific level (and in this case, if you really want that weapon, you'll have to re-play the level until you get lucky and drop the weapon) ? The reason why I'm asking that is that I've almost finished the game but there are still plenty of holes in my invertory because I've never found some of the equipment pieces and weapons.


Do all Nintendo DS game cases have a GameBoy Advance cartridge slot in them?

I recently got into the mood for upgrading all my GBA games into Nintendo DS cases because they have that nice slot that fits them perfectly and look much better on the shelf. If you didn't know, it's nearly impossible to find _authentic_ Nintendo DS cases on the Internet. Most of them are the cheap knock-offs that would be punctured given even the slightest bit of pressure applied to them (aka they're utter crap). My brilliant plan was to just go to Amazon or eBay and find some truly terrible Nintendo DS games that sold for really, _really_ cheap, buy them, take the manual, artwork, and game out of them and throw them away, and just keep the case. This would get me a case for $3 or $4 and a shitty game that will end up in the trash (I really want the case). My problem is, I'm not 100% sure if _all_ Nintendo DS cases have this GBA cartridge slot or just _some_ of the cases. I'm under the assumption that as long as you get a **Nintendo DS** game (not DSi, XL, whatever) it will have that extra slot since the Nintendo DS is the device that actually supports playing GameBoy Advance games. However, I can't really find any verification anywhere. Does anyone know _for fact_ whether or not this is true? Do **all** Nintendo DS game cases (as in the case it comes in actually says DS, not DSi or 3DS etc) come with this extra slot? Or would I have to find a game that I know comes with that slot and just buy a bunch of that same game for cheap to salvage cases?


Does the cooldown reduction buff exceed the 40% cap?

In Smite, the blue "jungle buff", represented by what seems to be a blue mana potion, provides "+5 mana per second and 10% cooldown reduction" (CDR). The maximum amount of cooldown reduction that can be provided by items is 40%. Does the buff stack with items to provide total cooldown reduction >40%?   I suppose one way to form a theory to test this is to see if the buff affects one's listed CDR (seen one way by hovering one's cursor over one's magic stat in the scoreboard).


How localized is the effect of burning a Bonfire Ascetic?

Does using a Bonfire Ascetic raise the difficulty of the ENTIRE named area or only the area immediately around that bonfire. For example: > The Lost Bastille has two bonfires that cater to the same boss fight and > then a third bonfire after that boss that is still in the Bastille fast > travel menu but is actually on the path to the next boss. Will using an Ascetic at any of those three bonfires have the same effect on the entire area or will it only affect its portion and in this case only specific bonfires respawn the boss fight.


How many XP do I get by killing monsters?

I have some items that gives me +X experience points for each kill, or +X%, but how does this compare to the XP obtained by killing those monsters? I can't see how many points I get when I kill them.


What is a reliable method to locate floating islands in Terraria?

I've been playing Terraria for a while, and I'd like to get up onto those Floating Islands for their loot (mainly interested in the Shiny Red Balloon). What is the most reliable and/or easiest method to locate these Floating Islands?


How to learn new spells?

One of my party members knows Earth magic and I need the regeneration spell to heal my group. I assumed that I would get the spell by increasing the charachter's skill to Expert level, but the character still doesn't know it. How do characters learn new skills? Is there a special trainer for that? The character already visited a trainer who taught the Expert level in Earth magic.


What is the difference between Primary and Satellite locations with anomalies?

In Ingress at events like `#Magnus13` and `Recursion` you have different cities appointed during an anomaly. Now this time I saw this list at Decode Ingress: > **Through Decoding Processes the exact dates and locations were determined** > >   * Feb 15 – Miami – Primary, Columbus – Satellite, Louisville - Satellite >   * February 22 – Bangalore -Primary, New Delhi - Satellite, Hyderabad - > Satellite >   * March 1 – Nashville – Primary, Mobile - Satellite , Little Rock - > Satellite >   * March 8 – Austin – Primary. Mexico City - Satellite, St. Louis – > Satellite >   * March 15 – Nice - Zagreb – Primary, Nice - Satellite, Cagliari - > Satellite >   * March 22 – Boulder, Co – Primary, Boise - Satellite, Provo - Satellite >   * March 29 - Berlin - Primary, Los Angeles – Primary, Nantes - Satellite, > Brussels - Satellite > There are `Primary` and `Satellite` locations. What is exactly the difference between these two?


How do black hearts function?

I just started playing the Binding of Isaac and one of the pick-ups I came across was a black/blue-ish heart (much like the red ones that fill up your HP). Initially, I thought it was a sort of "heart container" that increases my overall HP, but I noticed that I couldn't pick up additional health to fill it up. Here's me after picking up the black heart: ![Black heart](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BJABo.png) Then, after taking some damage, I noticed that the extra heart was gone (I was back to the three red hearts alone). So I was wondering, do black hearts simply serve as a temporary HP boost, or are they more complicated than that?


What is a secret on Devil's Playground?

Team Liquid lists the following secrets for The Devil's Playground campaign mission: > ## Easter Eggs > > ### Diablo > > Can be found on an Island towards the southeast corner of the map. I've found it, but can do nothing with him. What is a purpose of this secret? What can I do with those Diablo?


How do you win the zombies mode in Call of Duty Black ops

The zombies game in Black ops (FPS one, not the top one) seems to have one obvious goal at the beginning: Restore the power. I've looked around the net and not seen any explanation of whether this is all you need to win or whether it then gets worse from there or what... Can anybody explain the progression of the game? are there limited rooms? Is there a win condition? Or do you just see how far you can go before being taken down?


Tips for "Tower of Goo" level in "World of Goo"

I'm having a lot of problems just getting through Tower of Goo level in the first chapter, nevermind getting the OCD (which I won't even try). Even watching videos on YouTube does not help. No matter how closely I attempt to follow what the videos do, the tower keeps falling over. Does anyone have hints or walkthroughs on how to get through this level? Or, perhaps generic tips for World of Goo -- I might be missing something important?


What should be the first target for Mutalisks?

In ZvZ what should be the primary goal of mutalisks? Recently I have been hearing it is best to target overlords out on the map before trying to poke into your enemies bases. Logically, I am thinking it would be best to see if any damage can be done to the base, particularly the mineral line, before proceeding to systematically kill the overlords on the map and gain map control. What is the logic for professional players to go after overlords first? What is the best use of the investment?


How can I see the input and output of an action in a workshop?

When I select a workshop with `q`, I can see all options available for that workshop. If I select an option for which I don't meet the requirements, a screen pops up telling me the required input and the output for that option. Is there a way to see this screen for an option I _do_ meet the requirements for?


How players with 10 victories can be 25 level in League of Legends?

I noticed some players with a very few wins but their level is about 25. How is it possible? Do they play with bots? Or they really win almost never? Or they play incredibly great?


Where to find the secret monolith

In Rymdkapsel for iOS, when you enter the Game Center there is one achievement about finding a secret monolith "lost in space". In a normal game I can only see the basic four monoliths. So, how can I find it the secret Monolith?


Do I need to finish Mogu'shan Vaults in order to do Heart of Fear?

I have read that one must complete the Heart of Fear raid in order to participate in the Terrace of Endless Spring raid. In order to participate in the Heart of Fear raid, does one need to complete the Mogu'shan Vaults raid?


What are "GPS Shortcuts"?

The other day I was driving around in Saints Row the Third and a message appeared just above the mini map saying "GPS Shortcut unlocked!" What does this mean, what does it do and are there any other unlockable "shortcuts"?


How to stop Diablo 3 background download in game?

I have a somewhat slow internet (2MBs), but the real problem is that I have a really small data cap during the day. I'm currently downloading the game (at night) but since I have a slow connection this will take a while. I've reached the playable level in the download in the launcher, but even though I've paused the download, whenever I go in game, the background download goes back to full speed as soon as I hit the hero selection screen. Is there any way to stop it or limit it to only essential things instead of it resuming downloading everything in game?


What are the purple tiles?

In Gnomoria, some of my land tiles have turned purple. They weren't previously. What are they? I cannot plant crops on them and it seems to be spreading. Screen shot of the 'purple doom': ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/k9cLm.png)


How long does it take for a Lanius to drain a room of oxygen?

In an attempt to answer this question I need to figure whether or oxygen deprivation damage is a factor in a straight up fight. So my question is, in the following scenarios, how long does it take a room to achieve the 'deprivation' state where non Lanius crew take damage?   * 1 Lanius with level 1, 2, 3 oxygen   * 2 Lanius with level 1, 2, 3 oxygen Does room size matter in terms of oxygen draining speed?


Will an enderman teleport if pushed into a hole / void?

I'm playing the famous Skyblock survival map and I have a noisy enderman playing around. I have to walk looking at my feet to avoid him becoming hostile. I was wondering if it's possible to push him into the Void, or if he'll just teleport to safety. Does the enderman need to be on his feet to teleport or can it while in midair?


Do maps show player-built structures?

If I build a giant castle made out of Gold, or flood the world with water, will those changes show up on a Map? If it does, that would greatly enhance the use of maps for me.


Playing Mass Effect 3 without XBox Live - Any other way to boost galactic readiness?

My XBox Live just expired, and I dont want to buy it again for another year only for ME3. I heard I'll be missing on for galactic readiness, lowering my chances for the good ending. Is there another way to boost galactic readiness that is not tied to multiplayer?


How can I easily back up my Wii U saves/games?

I'm spoiled by being able to back up all of my save/game data on my PS3, PC, Vita etc, so I'm a little concerned that there isn't a straight up "back up all the things" option in the Wii U settings. I've heard some icky backup suggestions like manually copying files. However, since you can move games/their saves over 100% to an external source (which I should then be able to back up), it seems like if all my game/save content is on an external device I should be able to back up _that device_ and keep all my content, right? So if all my content is on an external drive can I really back it up? Can anything but the Wii U read Wii U formatted external media (it'd probably be an HDD)? If I "restore" the external drive's contents can my Wii U still read the restored contents? And...least likely, if something happens to my Wii U, will I be able to use my external drive's content in any way on a new Wii U system?


PvZ: how can Protoss keep up with the Zerg production?

I'm a mid-platinum Protoss player, I recently played a few games vs Zerg... some won.. but some... well, Zerg just overwhelms... For instance: http://ggtracker.com/matches/5153632 Yet at the 9th minute mark, we had similar amount of supply (56 for me vs 64 for my Zerg opponent), but at the 12th minute mark I had 92 supply, while the Zerg had 133... I had some gaps in the probe production,... maybe a 10-15 second gap a few times... Could this make such a huge difference? What am I missing in my game, since I came that much behind in supply? _P.S. Maybe my game, in general, was ok. Maybe I just needed to have more sentries for the battle around the 15th minute mark and split the opponents roaches/hydras in half? Looks reasonable, but the Zerg still had way too big an army._


Do I get more points with an imported character in Mass Effect 3?

I imported my Mass Effect 2 character into Mass Effect 3. She started at level 24 or something. Immediately, I had a ton of points to put into various abilities. I wanted to play around with the high level stuff, so I threw a bunch of points into 2 abilities. I figured I would spread out future points and even out later. However, I've gained a few levels now and haven't actually gotten any points. This is throwing me off a bit, as my barrier is really under what it should be and I kinda want to improve my freeze ammo. Can I expect to get more points later? Or do I need to start over if I want to redistribute my points?


Will I be able to do a New Game+ regardless of the decisions I make at the end of the game?

At the end of Bastion, I'm granted two choices. I'm worried that if I make the wrong decisions, I won't be able to start up a New Game+, something which I definitely want to do. The reason I'm worried about this is because... > ...the choices are between choosing to reincarnate the world and choosing to > simply leave it, destroying the ability to reincarnate it. This seems like a > choice between seeing the actual ending of the game and choosing to hold off > on it for another playthrough. Regardless of the choices I make during the endgame, will I still be able to do a New Game+?


Which items should go to the different areas of your base?

In Zombies, Run! as you run you collect various items. At the end of your run you can use those items to upgrade a number of different areas of your base: the Hospital, Comms, Housing, Armory, Food, or Recreation. I've noticed that **any** non-story-specific item you collect can be applied to **any** area of the base. But certain items seem to be more effective than others. E.g., a medkit will level up the hospital more than a mobile phone does, but the mobile phone will level up your Comms much more than a medkit. Makes sense. But other items are not so obvious - does a shirt go to Housing? Recreation? What about a box of light bulbs? How can I tell what items are most effective in which areas of the base?


Disable "wrong way" timer in NFS:Shift 2?

I like to crash in car games in offline mode :) Is it possible to disable with a mod or trainer the "wrong way" timer? I want to crash into cars head on by driving backwards. I can't find this answer anywhere online. Probably you can edit and repack some .bff files to disable it. Any ideas / suggestions? Thanks


Can Demons and Devils Starve to death?

So we've got a small pocket of dwarves (aka vampires!) walled away safely, and my fort is infested with FUN (aka demons and devils!). They've killed 3 sieges now. Will they ever starve to death, or do I actively have to do something to get rid of them?


How is the amount earned in a mission determined?

I noticed that sometimes I get the double amount when I'm the host of a mission.   So, I thought that the host always received more money than the others. Yesterday, I'm pretty sure I was the host and I did get the same amount of the other players. In one mission, 3 people got 4500 and 2 others got 9000. And I'm still pretty sure that I was the host. I was one of the 3... Does the amount of money rewarded is affected by the "performance" of the player (I don't have a definition of performance in that case) ?


Where's my [Classified]?

As indicated by this question I bought the Potato Sack bundle a scant few days before Portal's release. Rather than buying the Potato Sack alone, I instead bought it bundled with Portal 2, as listed here. I've been playing a bit of TF2 after spending all of yesterday selfishly swiping potatos, and though I played for about an hour, I did not get either the [Classified] potato hat (gained by purchasing the potato sack), nor the Portal 2 companion cube pin (which should be given out to anyone who purchases Portal before the 19th - I purchased the bundle on the 16th) What gives? Do I have to do something additional to claim my [Classified] and companion cube pins? (On the other hand, The Resurrection Association Pin, earned for playing every game in the potato sack, _has_ been earned).


Where, how Caesar III?

I used to play Ceasar III on my power mac g3 (mac os 9) I have now a pc laptop and I was thinking where I could find it and how I could install it, what operating system I should use, ( I have Ubuntu 10.04 and mac os x 10.6 and win 7.) simply my question is Where can i find it? How can I install it? this might not be met, but I would love to find a mac version ( I have 5 macs).


Can I revive dead party members?

My brave Minotaur just died. Is there a way to revive him, or do I have to load an older save? Waiting doesn't seem to make him any less dead.


Follower skill set

My follower Jordis the Sword-Maiden is supposedly fully maxed out in terms of her skills set and has reached level 50, but I've noticed her perks aren't in effect. She's currently equipped with full Daedric Armor and dying almost effortless by upper level enemies such as bandit marauders. I've tried using the Wabbajack numerous times to reset her stats and it's no use. I've also noticed that her equipment is slightly greyed out whenever I try to trade her items and this problem is also not responsive with the use of the Wabbajack either. What other solutions would you recommend?


Are enemy spawns in Dungeon Defenders deterministic?

As I'm getting into some of the higher levels (albeit on lower difficulties), I notice that sometimes a path that is open is never followed, due to the way enemies spawned in that wave. This led me to question: are the spawns and approach routes deterministic? Knowing this would allow me to never block certain routes, because I'd know enemies would never approach that way. I'd also be able to develop a circuit of tower repairs if I knew enemies always attacked from one direction first, then the opposite - and so on.


Can you play coop online?

I've been googling quite a bit and can't find anything definitive. Does NBA 2K12 allow co-op play online? My friend and I want to play on the same team but not have to be in the same house together. If it does, which modes support it?


How do the new PvP stats work in Mist of Pandaria?

In Mist of Pandaria the new PvP stat _PvP power_ is being added. This got me wondering   * How does this new stat work?   * Are there changes to other stats like resilience?   * Has old PvP gear been changed?


How do I get my pre-order bonus content in AC 3?

I've pre-ordered the AC III deluxe edition and now It's ready. I've installed it, but it seems that I only installed the game without the added contents of the deluxe edition, I didn't receive any codes or instructions on installing the extra contents, only a link to the download manager, and links to download Washington's notebook and the ST. How do I get the extra content, and how do I use my season pass (when DLCs arrive)?


Is there any way to clear out my busy airport so I can upgrade it?

I really want to upgrade this airport, because it's causing some big backlogs for me. However, it's so busy that there are constantly airplanes either loading/unloading, in the hangar waiting or circling to land. This means I can't delete to rebuild. Is there any way I can clear it out temporarily to allow me to demolish/rebuild? ![](http://i.imgur.com/gI6ms.png)


Number of affixes possible

I know Legendary items have a fixes set of Affixes but how many affixes are possible for Magic and Rare items? I estimate that Magic can have 1-3 while Rare can have 3-7? Is this correct? Thanks!


Fortify Destruction and Magicka Regen enchantment on armor

I am the only Dovahkiin in Skyrim (at least until Dragonborn DLC) and also a badass level 100 Destruction and Enchantment skill magi. Recently I've managed to reach level 100 in Smithing skill and created my first light dragon armor. I'm currently wearing Master Robes of Destruction (Magicka regen +150%, Destruction spell use 22% less magicka) and this makes any destruction spell costs **NO** magicka at all (of course plus enchantments on ring, amulet, circlet etc). The problem is I tried to enchant my light dragon armor with `Fortify Health` and also `Fortify Destruction and Magicka Regen` (since I can enchant 2 enchantments in one item) but the result is not as satisfied as I wanted. At the moment the maximum I can get is about **17%** for fortify destr. and only mere **10%** for fortify magicka (with enchantment potion). So I have 2 questions: ~~1.What is the percentage of maximum effect of an enchantment on an armor?~~ This question is not relevant anymore   1. Does magnitude of enchantment differs depending on the item? (i.e. boots, clothes, heavy/light armor etc)   2. With every enchanting boost available in Skyrim, it is possible for me to make a light dragon armor with `Fortify Destruction and Magicka Regen` with at least 25% magicka reduction and 50% magicka regen? Note: Legal methods only please. That means no mods, multi-potions boosting cheat (one potion is OK) and console commands. PS:   * `Fortify Destruction and Magicka Regen` enchantment is considered as **ONE** enchantment.   * If anyone wondering how the hell I can cast destruction spell without using magicka, just buff up your items with `Fortify Destruction` enchantment until the total reduction of Magicka cost for Destruction spells become above 100%. _Wuld Nah Kest!_ (Runs away) EDIT: Revised my questions and added some details.


How does the Prism rune for Diamond Skin interact with spells that have a continious cost?

Diamond Skin (Prism) Ray of Frost If you had Diamond Skin active with Prism, how does that affect the upkeep cost of channelling Ray of Frost?


Which starting planets are shared with which classes?

If I want to level with a friend, but we want to play different classes, which two classes should we pick so we start on the same starting planet? Example: Bounty Hunter and Imperial Agent both start on Hutta. What are the others? There are a lot of resources for class X starts on planet X, but none that aggregate that data in one place so we can figure out which two classes we should pick so we can level at the beginning of the game (first 10 levels) together.


How does the "spell combo" technique work?

Sometimes enemy great mages cast spells that trigger quite devastating "spell combo" effects having AoE impact. How this "spell combo" mechanic work and how to trigger it? Is there a list of spells that when cast one after another may lead into a combo? Or is it depending on unit that is targeted? What are the approximate chances of triggering spell combos?


Do goods on tables and other stuff respawn?

I stole a ton of ingots and stuff from the blacksmith in Solitude, and I really want to know if that stuff will ever regenerate or if I should just forget the place.


Are the two starters for Pokemon Colosseum always exactly the same at start?

God, I know this is an old game. In the Gamecube game Pokemon Colosseum (the first), you start off with an Umbreon and an Espeon. Do they always have the same natures and starting stats for each new game? I know they are always boys. I would guess yes for stats, but are the natures random? The reason this information would be useful is for trying to spawn favorable natures in those two Pokemon if they are indeed random.


How do I change the appearance of my banner?

I keep unlocking new banner sigils/shapes/accents by completing various achievements, but how do I actually use them? My banner (`G` key) doesn't actually seem to change its appearance.


When do my items lose durability?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Are weapons and armor damaged by anything other than death? Okay, so each item has durability. Other than by death, what makes an item lose durability? I'm assuming attacking makes the weapon lose durability, but other than that:   * If I never get damage, does my armor lose durability?   * What affects the rate of durability loss? Why is my helmet currently at lower durability than my torso armor?   * What makes rings and amulets lose durability?   * If I use a lot of shift-clicking to attack at range, do I lose durability if I miss? But I guess this all boils down to **when does an item lose durability, and at what rate does that happen?**


Skyrim - Amulet of Mara

I have found out that you buy the amulet from Maramal in the temple of Mara. I have bought it a few days ago and it had disapeared the next time I played. Now he wont sell it to me anymore. I thought you had to be there at a certain time. Is there any other possible ways of getting it?


Will spending coins on Club Nintendo affect my balance towards Platinum?

I have 310 points on Club Nintendo, and therefore I am a Gold member. The website says: > _Within each Club Nintendo year (July 1-June 30), earn 300 Coins to reach > Gold status or 600 Coins for Platinum status. We add up the Coins you've > earned and we don't subtract the Coins you've spent, so you can use your > Coins to redeem cool Rewards throughout the year!_ Does this mean that I can spend points on things and not have my existing balance subtracted? Also, if I reach platinum where can I claim the special rewards they give out?


How do I take off body armor?

I've tried holding the back button, turning off body armor and all that, and there's no option in my house to take it off. I have no physical body armor for protection and it is really hard to see my crew emblem this way.


Does the CK2 AI favour other AI players?

So, I lost my war in CK2 and my kingdoms of Wales and Ireland are now ruled by Britannia. The new Emperor instituted max crown authority, destroyed titles, imprisoned several people and generally started racking up tyranny penalties. Naturally I was fine with this. His newly conquered subjects would rebel against me if I mildly annoyed them so I decided to just wait for the rebellion. They then proceeded to make a few ineffectual factions which did nothing and generally ignore the situation. Since, as I said, I've had rebellions happen to me for far less, I was mildly annoyed by this- especially since Absolute Crown Authority currently makes it impossible to play. Am I missing something or does the CK2 AI have an irrational tolerance towards other AI players' actions?


Is there any way to save drumsticks or mana bottles?

Sometimes when I break something, it will drop either a drumstick (restores health) or a mana bottle (restores mana). Is there any way to save those for later, or to know where they will drop from, so I don't waste them?


Is there a way to keep or steal back the jagged crown

In Skyrim after you give the jagged crown to Ulfric is there a way to get it back, Or where does he keep it so you can steal it


How do you solve the second clues of part 1?

That second clues when you enter the code on the Track Drone.


Arma 3 Death Valley, Finding and Deploying UAv

I am playing the first part of the Arma 3 single player campaign, "Survive" on the mission "Death Valley." I can complete the mission up to the point when the squad begins being mortared, and the player is tasked with deploying a UAV to find the enemy mortar crew. Every time, I can find the body with the UAV terminal on it, but I can never seem to find the UAV itself. Using the UAV terminal does nothing other than bring up a map screen. The UAV bag on the body has nothing in it. I have played the mission in the past where I have found the quad-rotor, but I cannot, for the life of me, consistently remember where to find the UAV itself. Is it on the same person where you find the UAV terminal? Where can I find the quad-rotor, so that I can assemble it and complete that mission?


Where can I get a legendary potion?

The game guide shows new legendary potions that are infinite use with a special effect. Where can I get one?


What does the "Bonus" mean when selecting an act in which to do bounties?

I've noticed that two of the acts have a "bonus" when doing bounties, and the other three do not. I don't know if it's always two, or how the acts with a bonus are selected. What does this bonus mean? How are those acts chosen?


Family timer remotely xbox360

If I'm not at home (with my console) can I extend the family timer remotely? On the xbox360 can I log in away from home


How to change control from keyboard to Xbox controller on Batman Arkham City for PC

Do I have to change any property from "true" to "false" in game file, or the game will detect if the controller is connected?