What is the bar that rounds my hp, which looks like a countdown?

Every level I play, the bar that rounds my HP, drains itself. But after finishing the game, I see that it doesn't represent an important objective or goal... Is there a time limit, or do I achieve a bonus from that (a secret feature maybe)? Maybe an unfinished "thing" that the developers left? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JK5Y8.jpg)


Becoming Thieves Guild Guildmaster, am I bugged?

I've completed the Thieves Guild main questline (Darkness Returns) and chosen my special power (Shadowcloak of Nocturnal). It says completed in my quest log. I also completed the extra jobs in each city you can give Thieves guild influence to (Markarth, Whiterun, Windhelm, and Solitude) and done their special jobs from Delvin. They show completed in my quest log. I've even done at least one of each kind of job from Vex and Delvin (but not in each city). I got 4 vendors in the Ragged Flagon and have done the quest for Tonilia (delivering the Moon Sugar to a caravan) and Vekel (getting the 4 books). I've also upgrade one of my pieces of Thief Armor. I talk to Brynjolf to become guild master and I get no dialogue options but he just says he's busy and we'll talk another time. There is a guild chest in front of his desk but it's locked and I don't have the key. What am I missing? Is there some bug I've encountered?


restoring the thieves guild

I have all the merchants including the khajiits and as far as I know I'm done with all the side missions. But when I go talk to Brynjolf he gives me "Sorry las I've got more important things to do". Is there something else I'm not aware of?


Why is Brynjolf guildmaster, not me?

I completed all the quests required to become guild master and was told that I would be guild master after I returned the key. But now Brynjolf is wearing the master armour and he is always too busy to talk. So why is Brynjolf guildmaster not me?


Why can't I hire the Knights Templar?

![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/c6TA2.jpg) There's a Crusade for Greece on at the moment, and I'd like to hire some Holy Orders. I have plenty of Piety, but for some reason the "Hire" buttons of all the Holy Orders are greyed out. For what it's worth, the Teutonic Order are "Under contract with the Knights Hospitaller in Eilat", so I can see that'd make them unavailable. But what about the Knights Templar? What's going on? **Edit:** Hmmm, fast forward a few months and the Templars and Hospitaller are now both available for hire (though the Templars have been badly mangled, so I guess I'll let them recover before hiring them).


Why don't my stock purchases go through?

I'm doing the assassination missions and playing the stock market. I have around 180 million at the moment. The problem I'm having goes roughly like this:   1. I pick a stock on the market and enter the 'buy' page.   2. I press on the '+' button until it's at the max amount of shares.   3. I press 'buy'.   4. On the next page, I click 'confirm'.   5. On the page after that, I click 'continue'.    6. I am shown my portfolio page; my portfolio is empty and no money has been removed from my account. This has happened for several different stocks, so it's not related to one particular company. I tried breaking up my purchases into smaller chunks and that worked. So I'm thinking maybe there's a maximum $ value for each transaction, or a maximum number of total stock per transaction. Anyone know what's causing this issue? Is it just a bug?


What is the most commonly used sign on the Name engraved ring?

I'm having a bit of trouble connecting in Coop so I started using the name engraved ring to widen the scope a bit, but I don't know which sign to use. There are so many! Does anyone know which God is the most commonly used?


Is there a way to complete the Game Expert achievement in Game Dev Story?

It seems to be bugged because there are two types of games that don't show up in the game. Is there a way to fix this?


I once accidentally made Lucario disappear in SSBB, but I can't do it again. How do you disappear using Lucario in SSBB?


What does this green symbol mean?

What does this green symbol mean? I am assuming it is the amount of players also currently using this item? If so, in this case, does this mean 4 players are currently using the same gun AND accessory or just having no accessory 1st slot in their main weapon? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/N3Yog.jpg)


Borderlands 2 op leveling

I have a level 53 commando on borderlands 2 and i was wondering wether I could get an op level, and continue leveling my characters regular levels. I would like to know before i run the risk of messing up my character.


How do you make money in Battlefield Hardline?

I have been playing the Beta for some time now and I am starting to notice that I am earning cash to spend. I can then use this money to purchase unlocks. What are the different ways I can earn money? I am pretty sure recovering money and depositing into your vault, earn you .001% of the total amount deposited, but are there any other methods to earning money?


Is it possible to clear OR hide Steam's Hours Played stat?

Is it really impossible to not have Steam track your time playing multi-player games? This seems like an obvious privacy issue to me, no? Is it at least possible to not share them? Also, is there a way to not have them displayed as you log in and look at your own profile? Is there no way to let people use the other Steam friend features, but not have your playing hours be shown to them?


How to set a command block with a command inside using the setblock command

Does someone know how to set a command block with a command inside using the setblock command? I have created this code `/setblock <x> <y> <z> command_block {TileEntityData:{Command:"testfor @p[_=1]"}}` but it doesn't works. Do someone know how to do that?


How does attack rating compare to damage in Diablo 2?

I have two bows for my companion, one having higher damage (100, but in poison, so it takes effect slowly) and 5% life steal (with other stuff) and another with lower damage and 7% life steal (with other stuff) AND +attack rating based on the character, which currently is more than +1000. Now I don't really know how attack rating works and if there is a cap or the +1000 is going to waste or not, but somehow that number is so big, it makes me want to keep the lower-damage-higher-rating bow for my companion. Can somebody explain to me how attack rating is valued against damage? Am I doing a good thing by choosing the higher rating one?


Where can I get a few thousand replays sorted by league?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Where can I find low-level (platinum and below) replays? I want to analyse many replays. I have all the scripts but I lack replays. I need a few thousand replays for every league, preferably not with the same players. Are there any mappacks that I can use or are there any sites that I can automatically crawl with custom scripts to get such replays with curl or wget?


Where is the Purple Tootfish?

The "Can of Worms" achievement requires that you "Find the Purple Tootfish". There are a lot of different scenes in this game, and I've yet to find it or any sign of it. In one level there are a bunch of ball-creatures and I've bludgeoned them endlessly producing several purple variants, but I've never received credit for this achievement.


Is there a bukkit plugin to run small scripts when players (re)spawn?

I'd like to setup my bukkit server to run a small script (like, giving players basic items) when players respawn or enter a world for the first time (or cause every 10th respawn to be in another place). Is there a plugin to do this with bukkit?


I've done 62 jobs from the Thieves Guild, but haven't gotten a single one for Windhelm. Am I bugged?

I have completed the main quest line. I have done 62 jobs for the Thieves Guild, consecutively, over the course of a few (real life) days, little by little. I have done a variety of jobs from both Vex and Devlin, and I have been given and completed THREE of the FOUR special jobs. Not a single one of my 62 jobs has been in Windhelm, and as such, that is the last remaining "special" job (Summerset Shadows), according to the wiki. What do I do? Do I have to do something specific in Windhelm to begin getting jobs there? If I'm bugged, how do I get the achievement? My version number is 1.4.27.0.4, and this is on the PC. EDIT: Well, I've been doing it for about 2 hours since making this question. There's simply no way my luck is that bad --- the game will simply not give me Windhelm jobs. The only thing special about Windhelm is that I captured it (as I sided with the Imperials) as part of the Imperial questline.


What actually happens in "Azura and the Box"?

In the story, "Azura and the Box", what exactly did Nchylbar learn about Azura's powers?


How do I enchant my gear so I can cast spells for free?

I found out that you can enchant armor to reduce the Magicka cost of a certain magic school to zero. What are the requirements to do this, other than 100 Enchanting? Do I need certain perks to do this, or a potion?


Where can I find the schematics for the improved power grid?

![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ihxSc.jpg) Where can I find the schematics needed for the mission _Citadel: Improved Power Grid_?


Can I ride Odahviing?

The Dragonborn DLC allows you to learn the "Bend Will" shout, which will let you soar about on a Dragon (sidenote: wheeeee!). Does this only work on generic, unnamed dragons? I assume Alduin is unavailible, but I'd like to be able to ride a dragon anywhere - ideally, I could use Call Dragon to bring Odahviing, and then Bend Will to ride him. Does this work, or am I limited to the nameless ones?


How can I counter enemies with Riot Shields in Mass Effect 3

What are the best ways to deal with enemies using full body shields in Mass Effect 3? I've resorted to grenades, but are there any good powers to get these guys off balance?


Bukkit plugin for servers?

Is there a plugin in which where if you hover over a item it shows a little picture below it? I've seen it in The Archon using the teleporter compass thingy. Thanks!


How can you give a player fireworks?

I'd like to give some firework items to a player, using a dispenser, or via some similar mechanism. How can I do this? Is it possible?


Minecraft - Blocks aren't showing

When I make a new world in Minecraft, no blocks show. When I mine them they appear in my hand but upon placing them they disappear. I've tried texture packs, Feed-the-beast and reinstalling my game multiple times! Help! ![Screenshot showing that no blocks are visible](http://i.stack.imgur.com/xF9ko.png)


Does the first rank of "upgrade" skills provide any benefit?

I noticed that the first rank of "Fitness" provides an extremely powerful upgrade: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dK1uM.jpg) However, the next level provides a much smaller upgrade, but displays a "green bar" showing what is actually being improved: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5ojdr.png) So does this mean the first rank (for a measly 1 point) really give me 15% health, shield and melee damage bonus, while the second rank (2 points) only gives 10% more health and shield? Is this how all skills work?


What happens when taunt is put on a stealthed minion?

If the opposing player happens to play this combo, does it happen to reveal the minion automatically? If not, what can you do against this fiendish combo other than wasting all your AOE cards?


Do the bike upgrades affect performance?

In _Trials Fusion_ , do the upgrades made to a bike (body and/or wheels) affect performance at all, or are all the upgrades just purely cosmetic? There is the ability to buy new wheels and bodies, but it's not clear if those are just for looks or not.


Why is my character invisible?

I found this question: Why have I become invisible? None of the answers are working for me. That question is over two years old and has no selected answers, so I am considering it a dead question and am asking a new one. Plus, this may be a different issue because most people appear to encounter this issue after being zapped by Breylin in Winterhold, but this one occurred at random while being attacked by a draugr deathlord in a Falskaar dungeon. My character is invisible. I can only see the translucent, red glow of my Daedric armor. When not wearing a helmet and standing before misty/hazy effects such as a waterfall, I can see a ghost-like image of my character. I've tried the following:   * sexchange twice in console. Character becomes visible, but goes back to invisible as soon as I close console.   * showracemenu. Character becomes visible until I exit the race selection screen.   * player.setalpha 100. Does nothing.   * player.addspell 00030fbe. player.removespell 00030fbe. Does nothing.   * player.setnpcweight 0. Chartacter becomes visible, but invisible again after I close console.   * Become Ethereal shout. Player becomes visible, but then goes back to invisible.   * Casting other spells with character effects like heal. Player becomes visible, but then goes back to invisible.   * Becoming ethereal and entering a building.   * Becoming ethereal and waiting.   * Becoming ethereal and fast traveling. This one almost works. I appear to become visible permanently, but when I press F1 or F2 to load a new set of armor using SkyUI's hotkeys, I go back to being invisible again. I'll also note that you have to fast travel far away, not to your current location.   * Turning into werewolf. Become visible for a few seconds, then back to invisible.   * Sleeping in a bed.   * Waiting for 24 hours.   * Casting Shadowcloak of Nocturnal. This spell is supposed to make you invisible for 120 seconds. Instead, I become visible for 120 seconds before going back to invisible. This one gave me the theory that there must be some visibility flag erroneously set to false. Shadowcloak then toggles that visibility rather than setting the flag to false, so I become visible until it is toggled again.   * Entering FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU in console. Did nothing.   * I've come too far to load my last old save that still exists (I pretty much only quick save and all my old autosaves have since been overwritten). I have been to page 3 of Google over this, so that tells you something. Is there anything I do to fix this? Pics related. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YzFSW.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AYvNN.jpg) LOL this is really happening ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/3GqZh.jpg)


How is the language code in Fez intended to be solved?

A lot of text in Fez is encoded, including text from a number of NPCs. I'd assumed that you have to do something in-game to unlock the translation, but I haven't come across anything of the sort yet. Is there a Rosetta Stone-style resource in the game, or is the player actually intended to use cryptographic methods to solve the substitution? Note that I'm not asking for a translation resource. I want to solve this puzzle myself, but I'd like to know if I actually should have been copying the tiny text from all those NPCs I encountered.


Where are save games stored on my computer?

I want to transfer my saved game to my other computer, but I can't seem to find where the game puts saves. Google doesn't turn up anything relevant to my problem which figures since it released today. So, where can I find my save files?


How do you recharge the venom edge?

Is it possible to recharge the venom edge (or other similar magical weapons)? If it is possible, how do you do it?


Will Diablo 3 use Steam?

I'd like to use Steam to play Diablo III and track achievements. WIll it use Steam, and will it be available for download through Steam?


Where can I find Return to Zork?

Is it possible to purchase or download Return to Zork?


What's the absolute fastest way to get a newly made monk to level 85 after Mists launches?

What's the absolute fastest (in terms of time spent after launch. Prep time pre- _Mists_ is fine and can be discounted.) way to get a monk to level 85 and into relevant content when Mists comes out? Use/abuse of XP bonuses from heirlooms, RAF, dual-boxing, etc. should all be considered fair-game here. Outright exploits and the hiring of third party players (aka power-levelling services) should not be.


Can I transfer PS2 data from my PS3 onto a PS2 memory card?

My old PS3 died recently and I had some PS2 memory on it. I'm considering buying a slim PS3 since it has more memory, but since it isn't compatible with PS2 games, the data will have no purpose on it. Now say I manage to have all of my data transferred to a slim PS3, including the PS2 data. If I bought a memory card adapter and put a PS2 memory card into it, would it be at all possible for me to transfer my PS2 data on my PS3 onto a PS2 memory card?


In Starcraft II Is there a strategy to get all the upgrades in the Campaign

I'm a new Starcraft 2 player, got it for Christmas, and Starcraft 1 was the last RTS game that I played with any regularity, about 10 years ago. I've played through most of the campaign on my friends computer, but got to the end and did not have all upgrades. So is there a way to get all of the upgrades in the campaign? If not what are the recommended upgrades to get, and when. Also what upgrades should I balance with mercenaries? Should I save up for upgrades to things latter in the game or should I spend all my credits between every mission.


How can I build a safe trash can/incinerator?

I've tried many different trash can designs, but every single one has had at least one ~~idiot~~ wolf jump into it and die. The first trash can I came up with is a pressure plate that opens a trapdoor with lava under it and an upside-down slab for safety. Obviously, wolves can still fit through there, and when I built this I didn't know that wolves are incredibly stupid. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hK96Kl.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VjS9dl.png) I also tried one where you throw the item over a block and it lands on a cactus, but for some reason a wolf walked into that also. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8V0sll.png) The latest one is by far the safest, and the wolves mostly stay out of it, but recently one wolf pushed another one into it and the wolf didn't get back out. Sadly I didn't remove the water quick enough and it drowned. :( This one I didn't create myself. Watch this video to see how it's made. (It's the last one that he talks about.) Of course the best solution would be to make wolves smarter, but until that happens, is there a way to make this even safer without taking up more space? If you have a different design that you think works better, please share it.


How can I easily select an enemy colony with a large space station in orbit?

I would like to select a enemy planet to have a look at the troops stationed there. Usually this is possible, but in my case there's a large space port in orbit of the planet. Now whenever I try to select the planet by clicking on it, I select the spaceport instead. How can I select the planet? The below screenshot shows the problem, this large spaceport is completely covering the selectable planet area: ![Space port covering planet](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RwhJP.png)


What does cleaning your house / uniform do in Die2Nite?

In Die2Nite, you're given the option to `Clean and Tidy My House` and `Clean Dirty Uniform` once everyday. What do these two options do - do they contribute to your success in any way or are they just there as something else you can do?


Determining per-territory per-opponent vulnerability in Conquer Club?

What's the per-opponent vulnerability of a given territory in the online Risk- like game http://www.conquerclub.com? Is there an existing tool that solves this problem, albeit in a different context? Details: I define vulnerability(t,x) as "the minimum number of troops opponent x must defeat in order to reach and conquer territory t". This calculation is non- trivial when x has no troops adjacent to t. Sample JSON input data below (hideous), with a following explanation. The goal is to take JSON data in this format, and return per-territory per-opponent vulnerability.               map = {"killers":[],"countries":[{"name":"Baie de Henne","xS":240,"yS":86,"xL":304,"yL":108,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[1,23],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Port-de-Paix","xS":288,"yS":84,"xL":367,"yL":102,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[0,2,8,7],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Ile de la Tortue","xS":317,"yS":44,"xL":404,"yL":50,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[1,4],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Le Borgne","xS":337,"yS":78,"xL":434,"yL":96,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[4],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Cap-Haiten","xS":408,"yS":113,"xL":519,"yL":139,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[3,2,5,9,6],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Fort-Liberte","xS":462,"yS":126,"xL":587,"yL":156,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[4,6],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"La Victoire","xS":434,"yS":146,"xL":555,"yL":186,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[4,12,5],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Gonaives","xS":302,"yS":119,"xL":385,"yL":146,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[1,8,9],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Cammon","xS":346,"yS":130,"xL":440,"yL":160,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[1,7,9],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Paul","xS":396,"yS":152,"xL":476,"yL":178,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[7,8,4,10,11],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Desdunes","xS":369,"yS":185,"xL":470,"yL":229,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[9,11,15,16],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Bouli","xS":421,"yS":214,"xL":535,"yL":266,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[9,10,17,13],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Los Posos","xS":483,"yS":207,"xL":576,"yL":230,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[13,6],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Hinche","xS":451,"yS":213,"xL":576,"yL":269,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[11,12,14],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Roseau","xS":480,"yS":255,"xL":606,"yL":318,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[13],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Ile de la Gonave","xS":278,"yS":250,"xL":354,"yL":311,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[16,10,19,23],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Saint-Marc","xS":365,"yS":241,"xL":465,"yL":299,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[15,17,10],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Monet","xS":411,"yS":279,"xL":523,"yL":346,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[16,11,19,20,18],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"La Toison","xS":453,"yS":278,"xL":577,"yL":346,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[17,20],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Port-au-Prince","xS":395,"yS":308,"xL":503,"yL":387,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[17,20,15],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Kenscoff","xS":432,"yS":315,"xL":549,"yL":395,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[17,19,28,29,18],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Jeremie","xS":109,"yS":312,"xL":140,"yL":390,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[23,22],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Les Cayes","xS":141,"yS":359,"xL":180,"yL":450,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[21,23,24],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Pestel","xS":154,"yS":310,"xL":197,"yL":388,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[21,22,24,15,0],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Aquin","xS":177,"yS":341,"xL":220,"yL":422,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[23,22,25],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Cotes de Fer","xS":262,"yS":325,"xL":334,"yL":413,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[24,26,27],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Leogane","xS":344,"yS":326,"xL":438,"yL":408,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[25,27,28],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Bainet","xS":338,"yS":355,"xL":430,"yL":445,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[25,26,28],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Jacmel","xS":374,"yS":341,"xL":475,"yL":428,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[29,20,26,27],"bombardments":[]},{"name":"Belle-Anse","xS":478,"yS":364,"xL":608,"yL":457,"neutral":0,"bonus":0,"borders":[28,20],"bombardments":[]}],"continents":[{"name":"Nord","bonus":4,"required":0,"territories":[0,1,2,3,4,6,5],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]},{"name":"Artibonite","bonus":3,"required":0,"territories":[7,8,9,10],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]},{"name":"Centre","bonus":2,"required":0,"territories":[11,12,13,14],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]},{"name":"Ouest","bonus":5,"required":0,"territories":[15,16,17,19,20,18],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]},{"name":"Sud","bonus":2,"required":0,"territories":[21,22,23,24],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]},{"name":"Sud-Est","bonus":3,"required":0,"territories":[25,26,27,28,29],"subcontinents":[],"overrides":[]}],"requirements":[],"objectives":[],"reinforcements":[],"positions":[],"title":"Haiti","large":"Haiti.L.jpg","small":"Haiti.S.jpg","widthS":"550","heightS":"407","widthL":"698","heightL":"517","min_reinforcement":0,"country_counter":30};          armies = [{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"1","quantity":1},{"player":"1","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"1","quantity":5},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":3},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"2","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1},{"player":"0","quantity":3},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":1},{"player":"4","quantity":3},{"player":"1","quantity":3},{"player":"1","quantity":1},{"player":"1","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1},{"player":"3","quantity":1}];        * "map =" defines the fixed map. Each entry in "countries" represents a territory. For example, "Baie de Henne" is territory 0, "Port-de-Paix" is territory 1, "Ile de la Tortue" is territory 2, and so on.    * The "borders" field tells which territories can attack each other. In more complex maps, some attacks are 1-way, but not here. For this map, if s can attack t, then t can attack s.    * The "map =" line has lots more info, but nothing useful for this question.    * The "armies =" line gives the owner and number of troops for each territory (changes each turn). For example, player 4 has 1 troop on territory 0 (which we know from above is "Baie de Henne"), player 1 has 1 troop on territory 1 ("Port-de-Paix"), and player 1 also has 1 troop on territory 2 ("Ile de la Tortue").  This information should be sufficient to calculate per-territory per-opponent vulnerability. **Note:** a player may not attack his own troops. Example:   * Opponent x has 1 troop on s, adjacent to t.    * Opponent x has 100 troops on r, adjacent to s, but not adjacent to t.    * The 100 troops or r cannot attack the 1 troop on s to get to t.   * On the map below, player 1 is red, 2 is green, 3 is blue, and 4 is yellow. As with many conquerclub.com maps, it's not trivially obvious which territories border which: that's one reason I want this program. ![Risk map](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tWsIq.png) This program (written for a completely different reason) may be helpful and/or confusing. Even if no one's written a program specifically for conquerclub.com, is there a general tool that solves these kinds of problem? I realize I could use networkx, treat this as a digraph, and use shortest paths, but is there something "higher level" I could use?


Do dead corpses in town bypass town defenses?

If we have say, 4 corpses in town, and sufficient defenses for the next day, do the 4 corpses in town get added to those attacking the town or will they potentially kill/terrorize 4 citizens? Mostly trying to decide if its worth the water/AP to dispose of them.


PS3 - The backup operation could not be completed 80010038

I'm a PlayStation Plus member who is planning to upgrade my PS3's 120gb hard drive and am trying to back it up to an external hard drive (FAT32 format). I've ran the backup utility three times and each time it stops around 80%-90% completion with this error: > The backup operation could not be completed 80010038 A couple questions:   * Any advice on files to delete to prevent this error?   * If I were to just remove the current drive and install the new one, what would my PS Plus account sync to the new drive?   * Will my downloaded/"purchased" Instant Game Collection Games, that are no longer available for free (i.e. LBP 2), still be available for download?


Can Steam be closed without losing a download's progress?

Can I pause a download and shut down Steam, then turn off my computer then continue the download the next day without having to start over again?


Does your MMR fall if you dodge a Queue?

I believe the question is pretty straight forward. Your MMR is calculated by your wins/ loses and what ranked you were at the previous season I believe. My question is, does your MMR fall if you dodge a queue for whatever reason when you lose those 3 or 10 LP after you've left?


Are any upgrade options permanent like in wings of liberty?

I am concerned about my choices for leveling up in the Heart of the Swarm campaign because in Wings of Liberty I made some bad choices which I could not reverse. I notice the Evolution Chamber upgrades can be changed on the fly for zerglings, but are there upgrades which can't changed such as Kerrigans levels?


Are there any items which raise your maximum stats?

While poking about on the Don't Starve Wiki, I've seen a number of items that will lower the maximum stats for things like health or sanity. ( _e.g._ The Meat Effigy lowering maximum health) Are there any items or companions that cause your maximum health/hunger/sanity to increase?


Karaoke-style Multi-Vocals on Rock Band 3

We're currently organising our staff xmas do, and we were thinking about using Rock Band 3, as I have the previous games, microphones etc. Since I have a USB Mic and a couple of Wireless ones, I was wondering if you could play Rock Band on No Fail and just blast out songs karaoke-style or whether you'd need to set the players up with Harmonies, and have them work different vocal tracks, etc. IE can they just straight sing as a solo-player would in RB3 or would they need to harmonise?


Where do I go to investigate the Hanar Diplomat?

I'm currently investigating the possibility that one of the Hanar diplomats on the Citadel is indoctrinated. I scanned a terminal in the Embassies area, but all that turned up was a Hanar making large payments to its Mistress. I got a quest update to check its emails -- but I've looked all over, and I can't find it in the area. Where do I go to read the Hanar's emails?


Hanar quest broken

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Where do I go to investigate the Hanar Diplomat? I was doing the Hanar diplomat quest when somehow I got the first terminal then activated the specter thing now I can't get any of the other terminals. Is there a way to access the others terminal?


How do you know the PS Vita is charging?

Mine seems not to charge. I have tried with the charger in different plugs and do not see any indication that it is charging. Same thing when connected via USB.


Does paragon/renegade/neutral morality affect the storyline or available missions?

Will focusing primarily on paragon or renegade (or neutral) affect the storyline in any major way _(IIRC, in previous games it was mostly just dialogue options)_? Will I miss out on anything, such as items or missions, if I do this?


What are the differences when playing as Luigi?

After completing _Super Mario Galaxy_ with Mario, you gain the option to play through it again as his brother, Luigi. I've noticed some slight differences between the 2 plumbers, and have been wondering lately if I've got the whole story. What I've noticed so far is:   * Luigi slides on his heels, as opposed to coming to an abrupt stop when the analog stick is released.   * When doing a spin attack underwater, some of Luigi's air is drained per each spin, where Mario's is not.   * Luigi gets 20 1-Ups from Princess Peach's letters, where Mario gets fewer. * * * Are there any more variations in gameplay between the 2 brothers? I'm looking for a **complete** list of variances.


How do I access the hidden mini game in Call of Duty: Black Ops?

I've heard there is a hidden mini game that can be accessed from the main menu in black ops. Something about finding a terminal and entering a code. Does anyone have instructions on how to get to the terminal and what code to put in?


Turn the hero into a vampire in Ogre Battle?

How does one go about turning your leader into a vampire as soon as possible in _Ogre Battle_ for the SNES?


What does it mean when you lose your hat?

In the new standalone version of the game on Steam, I've seen people get their hat shot off their head in this game, sometimes I even do it without realizing, and sometimes my own hat gets shot off quite unexpectedly. But, I have no idea what it relates to in-game. Near as I can tell it doesn't have to do with headshots, because I recall doing this with pistols, which I do not think get damage bonuses for headshots. So what does it mean when I lose my hat? And, as a secondary question, do I get my hat back if I drink enough whiskey?


Metal Gear Solid 4 game time while paused

Does the time while in the pause menu counts as played time?


How to get the star during "Score Frenzy"

What should I do exactly to gain the star during "Score Frenzy" in "The Treasures of Montezuma"? It gives me 15 seconds (well, it can be increased with upgrades) and I don't know what to do to get the star.


Does Starcraft 2 run better on Windows or Mac?

I have Starcraft 2 installed on my Macbook Pro in OS X. I have Intel i7 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, nVidea Geforce FT 330M, and a SATA hard drive. In Energy settings I've set it to Higher Performance over battery life. I notice that running it on the recommended High settings, it doesn't run very smoothly when there are many units on the screen. I have Windows 7 Ultimate also installed via Bootcamp. I'm considering installing Starcraft 2 on that now. My question is: **Does Starcraft run better on Windows 7 than OS X?** Things to consider in comparison:   * Mac OS X default to 32-bit mode, while on Windows can start in 64-bit   * Does nVidia graphics card better support on Windows?


How do I respec a follower in Diablo 3?

I didn't like the skill I chosen for the first follower I found. Is it possible to respec his skill later on?


Can followers' spell be respeced?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I respec a follower in Diablo 3? http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Followers In diablo iii. Scoundrels for example. I chose slow. Say I want poison latter. Can I change that? How?


How to get to attack and defeat Alani (for the Mount)

There is a beautiful serpent flying around the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, teasing all the Mount Collectors in the game. She is called **Alani**. I heard that you need some shard(s) to get to remove her shield thing, but I am not sure how to get these shards or how to use them. So basically, my question is:   * How can I get the shard(s) that I need.   * How do I use the item(s) required to be able to attack Alani.   * Is the Mount a 100% from Alani, or does it get mailed or instantly added?


Not to apply server's default textures

I'm on a Minecraft server with a friend, and he wants to put a texture pack on the server (he is the Administrator). However, I'd like to keep the original texture pack. Is it possible for me not to apply the texture pack? When I launch the game, whatever happens, the texture pack is downloaded and applied, even if I delete it beforehand. I can't stop the download. I can't re-select the old texture pack either. So, is there a solution?


What is the most time efficient way of reaching the Valor Cap on multiple characters?

I currently have 4 characters (all on the same fraction/realm) that I would like to reach the weekly Valor Cap on, but it take a long time to get it done. **What are the options and most time efficient ways of reaching the Valor Cap?** Incase it makes a difference for your answer, my main is a Tank with DPS Off- spec in Heroic Tier 16 Gear (Siege of Orgrimmar), and the alts are all DPS spec and, when possible, a Healing Off-spec with Siege of Orgrimmar LFR or better quality gear for both specs.


What is the difference between vanilla Minecraft and FTB?

What is the difference between vanilla and FTB Minecraft? I was playing Minecraft and my brother asked if it was vanilla or FTB and I said I didn't know. So now I am asking this site to see what the answer is.


What happens when a mission offer expires in EVE Online?

I just started out in EVE Online, and finished the beginner tutorial. Next, I got sent to another station with lots of agents to teach me more about combat, mining, etc. I clicked on several of the agents and now see that each agent I talk to puts a mission offer in my journal. I didn't accept any missions. The offers expire in 7 days. I will never be able to do all those missions in 7 days. I understand I won't lose faction for letting them expire, but will I be able to reacquire the missions again after the offers expire? Since these are tutorial missions, I would hate to miss out on them.


Where is the Mountain of the Father?

I couldn't find any online resources that say specifically where this is. So, I'm going to ask here: Where is the Mountain of the Father? The place where you obtain the summon Bahamut?


How do I get the costumes for FF13 and FF13-2 save files?

I'm on Xbox360 for FF13: Lightning Returns. My save files are in the cloud for FF13 and FF13-2. My LR save file is also using the cloud storage. When/where/how do I get the 13 and 13-2 costumes? They aren't in the store when I picked up my free Cloud and Yuna costumes? Am I missing something?


How is this Golbez fight possible?

Golbez is the big bad guy so far in FF4, and now I have to fight him for the first time. This fight is...unforgiving, to say the least (horribly designed and meant to make people stop playing, more like). At one point, he automatically kills Yang, Rosa, and Kain, before Rydia rejoins (with barely enough HP to survive an attack). Cecil and Rydia are your only remaining living party members, and all of Rydia's offensive ability heals Golbez instead of damaging him. Golbez then proceeds to spam AoE attacks as fast as you get actions. If you use a phoenix down or Raise to heal a fallen ally, then they _immediately_ die before you can take any other action. How in the world is this battle supposed to be winnable? How can I get past this stupid thing and just get on with the game?


Some Permissions and Plugins dont work in the Nether, Players cant drop stuff anywhere. Any thoughts?

The most important ones are /home and silkspawners in general. The plugins I'm using are Essentials, EssentialsAntiBuild, EssentialsProtect, GriefProtection, SilkSpawners, SilkSpawnersEcoAddon, Vault, WorldBorder, WorldEdit, KitEssentials, ModifyWorld, ServerLogSaver, MorePotions, MagicSpells, EssentialsSpawn, ChestShop, LWC, and ive now replaced GroupManager with PermissionsEX because GroupManager kept causing problems. Switching to PermissionsEX did not fix the fact that people do not drop stuff when they die. **Edited to include all Plugins Jan28** Now I have added the permissions to break and place silkspawners to both the default group usung groupmanager, and to the original permissions file, just in case, and that seemed to be doing fine - until someone went to the nether and tried to break a blaze spawner. It wouldn't let him destroy it, however, it gave him the drops anyways. Basically, free blaze eggs. Somehow I need to get silk spawners to actually let it be destroyed when broken in the nether. **Switching to PermissionsEX fixed the /home problems.** And lastly, the players drops are no longer dropping when they die in any of the worlds, even though I was pretty sure I had it set to do so. This means that, when they die, they can no longer aquire the things they lost because they stopped existing upon death. Did I miss something somewhere, or is this a bug for something? I can't remember whan it started, but I suspected groupmanager and couldn't find anything. Is it possible that the 1.7.2 version in general is doing this, because we upgraded? *Note that server difficulty is set to normal. Thanks in advance for taking a look and trying to help~


Cheats for the Sims on Windows Phone 7

The missus just got Sims3 on WP7, apparently it's driving her nuts and is very slow paced (?). Anyway, is anyone aware of cheats for this phone? iPhone ones don't seem to work.


Can I play Civ 5 without having Steam installed?

Is there anyway to remove Steam and still play _Civilization V_? I am very particular about what gets installed on my computers and what is allowed to advertise at me and run background processes. So much so it is not worth it to me to have Civ 5 installed if I have to have Steam installed.


problems installing civ 5, steam errors... no solution yet

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I play Civ 5 without having Steam installed? Ok, so let me start of by saying I am deployed. I was pretty excited when I found out that there's civ 5 for PC, and I ordered one. I waited for the game for over 3 weeks (mail takes that long to get here), and for past week I was running to post office everyday to see if it came in early. Today it did (great, I have a day off tomorrow), but I have been trying to install it for past 6 hours!!!! all because of that stupid Steam!!! It keeps giving me errors, first it wouldn't start updating, i searched all over to find solutions... as soon as I fixed one thing, another thing came up, when I fixed that, another came up... deleted blob, installed separate steam.exe to replace the other one, renamed to -clearbeta, ran the safe mode, firewall/antivirus off, etc etc... it keeps telling me to either connect to internet, or the system being temporarily unavailable, etc... I am tired! I finally have a day off, and I spent $50 on this game, for me to get another one is 3 weeks! I couldn't care less for online gaming (plus we are not allowed to do that). I wrote an email to steam, nothing from them. Please help! p.s. i read something about working with router settings, but no can do. We get free wifi here, and are not allowed to touch it.


Which configuration of armor enchantments gives maximum protection?

Prior to 1.4.6 it was a well known fact that the **protection** enchantment on armor was strictly superior to the other enchantments and that simply having a few pieces with **protection III/IV** would max out this protection, leading to the best possible set of armor. Now that this has changed, however, I'm curious to see if anyone has analysed what the optimal armor configurations now are? Presumably it will be some combination of protection enchantments and other enchantments, going by the description of how enchantments work now on the wiki. Or, are we forced to choose one or more types of protection to max out? (This would be the case if there are not enough total enchantments possible to max out all areas). If this is the case, it would be great to see some analysis of how to optimise that choice as well. I've looked around but haven't found any good mathcrafting on this question yet. Furthermore, beyond protection against taking damage, can someone include some explanation of the hidden utility bonuses? For instance, **Blast Protection** has been described in wiki sources as reducing the knockback effects from explosions, and **Fire Protection** is described as reducing burn time. Do these effects scale and max out at some enchantment level, and does **Projectile Protection** similarly reduce the knockback effect from projectiles?


Can I write a stable MystCraft age that has dense ores?

I've been trying to write the perfect MystCraft age for me to plunder for its resources, but unfortunately including the Dense Ores symbol invariably seems to make it unstable. At least I get hit with a debuff when I travel there, which I'm pretty sure indicates instability. Is there a combination of symbols or some sort of mechanic that I can use to get me that stable mining age? Failing that, is it possible to write one that's at least _structurally_ stable? I.e. no decay blocks, meteorite strikes, or anything of that kidney. I can live with debuffs. Or rather, my quarries can. I know I can probably do it via cheating or admin commands, but that doesn't count.


Do skill points from trainers disappear in Kingdom of amalur with a respec?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What happens to skill levels gained via training if I use a Fateweaver? If, for example, I spend 100-150k gold on training lockpicking/merc/stealth skills, then I change my fate: do they disappear? or are they permanently unlocked in skills? (i.e They don't disappear from my skills and are now the default levels of them.)


Minecraft doesn't work if there is ! in the System username

I have downloaded minecraft on my windows vista x64 computer but I when i click to run it and tried to log in a black screen appears. Because Im bloody brilliant i figured it might be a problem with my windows username which ironically is "Linux Plx!". I created a new username just for minecraft called "linux" and it works well there. The problem is all my programs are allready on linux plx and I dont want to use the new account just for minecraft (not to mention my internet doesnt work there because my drivers are not installed there etc) I wonder if there is any way to get my minecraft to work despite my windows username. It has to be some part of the program not recognizing the ! in the path. I tried renamiing my windows username but it doesnt really rename it (because windows doesnt really allow you to change the username when you look into it on the software level username is still "linux plx!") help


How do you shoot with the Panzer Tank in Commandos?

How do you shoot with the Panzer Tank? The enemies are able to shoot with it, yet when I try to use it, clicking only moves the tank around. This is for _Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines_.


If no champions play, does the game last forever?

In League of Legends Summoner's Rift (5v5), there are 3 symmetric lanes. If only the minions play, does it last forever? Are the lanes fully symmetric?


How does the save system work?

At which points does the game usually save? Do I always have to get back to my hideout and sleep to make absolutely sure that I don't lose any progress (like hacked accounts or money collected from ATMs)? The game seemed to suggest that I should sleep in the hideout to save the progress, but I am not sure if this is even necessary. Apparently your progress also gets saved after you start or finish a mission or mini game. What exactly are the points after which I safely can quit the game without having to worry to lose anything.


How/Can you access videos from online vault, online?

I have Call of Duty Modern Warefare:3 and have noticed the online vault feature. What does this do? Can I view and download these videos online?


How can I play Starcraft II on my TV

I can play other games with my TV as my monitor. (IE I play Skyrim all the time with my TV as my monitor.) But when I fire up Starcraft II I get a very scrambled picture. My TV runs best at 1280 X 768, but it does support some other resolutions. Would a different resolution help? Is there any hope to get this working? Any why doesn't Starcraft II work but Skyrim does?


Is there a time limit before the zombie apocalypse triggers?

In S.P.A.Z. is it possible to stay in one chapter and collect lots of data to level up before advancing the game, thus not have to deal with any zombies? Or is the zombie attack guaranteed to happen after X number of jumps?


When to refresh DOTs on Balance Druid 4.3 Full Tier13 Gear

There is lots of discussion on when to refresh DOTs, and I'm not sure what's optimal. What is the ideal time to recast DOTs in full Tier 13 set? Refresh always when Eclipse procs or only when they fall off or minimal clipping occurs?


How can I get out of Corel Desert?

While roaming around the overworld, I found myself into the Corel Desert, an area that loops in all directions. How can I get out?


I keep losing my wife in Skyrim

I married _Jenassa_ and I keep losing her. I went back to our house to look for her & The Drunken Huntsman's place too but I can't find her anywhere.


What is the significance of blinking systems on the galaxy map?

When I'm viewing the Galaxy Map form the Normandy and selecting where to go with a mass relay, some of the systems appear to pulse or blink. At first I thought this was to indicate mission locations, but some of them are blinking with no obvious missions to complete. It's clearly not the presence of the Reapers. Why are some of the systems blinking?


Does Ancestral Spirit revive cards in the same state they were previously?

Does ancestral spirit revive the card only as it was played on the field? Or is it something else? Such as previous state but full health? Say I play sunwalker, it gets silenced but I put ancestral spirit on it. When it revives, will it have taunt and divine shield or will it be silenced still? I'm pretty sure the answer is that it will revive with taunt & divine shield but I wanted to make sure. Also, is there any instances where it will not revive as it was when played? (obviously not including being silenced after using ancestral spirit).


How does the Zoltan Explosion work?

In both the Advanced Edition and up-to-date Standard Editions of FTL, the Zoltan race explodes on death, dealing damage to _hostile_ targets in the same room they are in when they die but not hull or subsystems. This much I know, however, much remains to be known about the Zoltan Explosion, or should I say Zplosion!! The Zplosion has been thought to deal 15 damage to the attacker, so I'll use that for a base number but I haven't had it verified that it deals exactly 15 damage.   * How much damage does the Zplosion do?   * Does the damage vary from a target in melee vs. a target in ranged combat (still in the same room though)?   * Does the Zplosion's damage increase if the Zoltan has combat experience rank 1 or 2?   * Does the Zplosion's damage vary against targets with different hit point totals? That is, does it deal 15% of max hp, of 15 points flat? This could be tested on other Zoltans or Rocks or Crystals.   * If a Zoltan is mind controlled and dies under this effect, who does the Zplosion harm? The original owner's team? The hostile influencer's team? Both?   * If a Zoltan Zplodes in a forest and no one is there to see it, does it deal damage to the trees? (Okay, this last one is a little silly. You don't really need to answer it.)


Is Swindrik a liar?

Swindrik can be found hanging out on the east side of the Dueling Weapons/Armoury Limited shop in Trinsic, as shown below: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nCUe8.png) He tells the player to ask about mandrake root at the Folley Tavern in Paws. However, nobody at the Folley Tavern seems to know anything about mandrake root. I haven't been able to find an explanation for this online. What gives? Is he full of it? # Edit Apparently I should be able to ask Greg or Rob about it, but the only thing I am able to ask them about is food or ale: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4Bf85.png) At this point, the game only accepts "A" or "F" as input. After paying, he asks "Somethin' else?" to which the player can respond "Y" or "N". Then the conversation repeats.


Is it possible to realistically use Lydia for the entire game?

I'm concerned with the information I've gathered about followers, namely the tidbit about how a follower's stats and level are set to yours when you acquire them. I've heard of console commands that supposedly reset a follower, allowing you to level them up with you as you progress through the game, but I don't play Skyrim on PC. That being said, I got Lydia when I was level 3-5, I don't remember, and I really like her. I'm not sure why, and it's not important, but I'd like to keep her with this particular character at least, for his entire playthrough. Is there any way playing on Xbox 360 or PS3 to allow her to level with me? I'm aware I can continuously upgrade her gear, but I'm concerned as I reach the end levels that won't be enough to keep her up-to-date with the encounter scale.


What on-hit effects work on Fiora's ult?

Does crit, Wit's End, Malady, or Madred's Bloodrazor proc with Fiora's ult?


Can I load saved ships from one game save into another?

Say I designed and saved something cool in Career mode. Now I want to load and modify that ship in a separate Sandbox save. Any saved ships don't show up. Only the Stock ones do. Any possibility to import them somehow?


How can I keep running?

Even with sprint (X) turned on, I have to keep pressing W to actually move anywhere. Is there some way to let the character keep running by default, so that all I have to do is course corrections (with A & D) till I get to my destination?


What are the requirements for the "Ghost" experience bonus?

Lets say that I don't drag a knocked out enemy away, so that a patrol spots hims and starts searching for me. If I hide behind a wall where he is patrolling and is about to turn the corner, I can often get a quick take down on him, however he does say "Holy.." or "I heard..." just before so he has clearly spotted me. The same goes if I run up to someone to take them out. Does this mean that I am not eligible for the Ghost XP award and the achievement for: > **Foxiest of the Hounds (100)**   >  Complete Deus Ex: Human Revolution without setting off any alarms. I bring up the Foxiest of the Hounds achievement, because when I make noise to try and lure someone out, the game switches to "Alarmed" status on my HUD. **Edit:** These game HUD states confuse me:   * Alarmed   * Suspicious   * Hostile Am I correct in assuming that only the "Hostile" state means that I am no longer eligible for the Ghost.


Why is Company of Heroes making my HP laptop shut down abnormally?

The first time I played Company of Heroes and my charger was plugged out, I was notified that the battery was low, and plugged in the charger, while I was already playing Company of Heroes. After some time my system shutdown, like abnormally. Normally if its battery is charging low then it hibernates. I think it was because it was so heated up? I don't know; what I want to know is can I play Company of Heroes on HP Probook 4520s any longer or should avoid it?


Will buying a fit meter allow all of us to use Wii Fit U for free?

Nintendo has a promotion about Wii fit U, which says you get Wii Fit U for free if you had a balance board, and you buy a Fit Meter, but I can't tell if that means that I get the game for the whole family, or if that's just for my one account. I can't find anything definitive one way or the other, and I don't want to buy more than I need to to keep my whole family playing. http://wiifitu.nintendo.com/free-trial/


What happens if your demesne is larger than the allowed size?

What happens in CK2 if your demesne is larger than the allowed size, such as 6/4 or 6/3, over a large amount of time?


Is the looting honour penalty permanent in Shogun 2 Total War?

If your clan loots a province, your daimyo gets a -1 to his Honour rating. Does this ever go away, or does it last for the rest of the game?


Resources usage in dedicated server issue

I'm trying to make a Counter Strike:Source server with following properties:   * Maximum players: 15   * CSSMath plugin   * Fully voice enabled With the above properties, how much resources (Bandwidth, RAM, CPU, etc) are needed? and how can I calculate the resources needed?


Delay for Rapid Fire TNT Cannon?

I build a rapid fire TNT cannon. The first lever is to activate the payload clock and the second lever activates the projectile clock. I want to automate it so that I only use one lever to start the ENTIRE process. Here's the save: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1616g0dl55ygf2e/TNT%20Cannon.zip Any suggestions?


What is the most effective way to use Plasma Cutter

I started playing Dead Space and like the "Cut off the Limbs" idea. I only have the Plasma Cutter and judging by this answer it is fairly important. While playing, I noticed I could change the orientation between vertical and horizontal (not sure if future weapons will have this as well). Which of these is more effective? I've been keeping it horizontal to blast both legs at once, but is this the easiest way to kill enemies? Perhaps I am missing a more effective vertical-oriented strategy. I'm mostly worried about the fact that games like this tend to have things hiding around corners and creeping up behind you. If horizontal/vertical it more effective, then I can default to that so I don't have an extra step when I get surprise ambushes.


How can I enable audio when window is out of focus

Lately when playing Mass Effect, I often find myself attempting to multitask between playing the game and doing something else like chatting with a friend. When I alt tab over to my friend's window, the in-game audio stops. It would be useful if this audio would continue as I could listen to dialog in the background while typing casual conversation to a friend (or something similar). Is this option available via the ini files? Or is there something else I can do to make the window think it never lost focus?


How Do You Make Your Sheep Different Colors On Minecraft?

I look all over the web to find how to do it but all there is are videos on YouTube... And the sucky thing is my school gave us iPads but they blocked YouTube so I have way to view them . So how do I get colored sheep?


What altitude do I need to be to register as being above a biome?

In KSP, I can do science "from space just above Kerbin's Deserts" or "while flying over Kerbin's Water". At what altitude do I stop "flying over" and start sciencing "from space just above"? At what altitude am I "in space near Kerbin"? In other words, how low do I have to be for the biome to register? Moreover, for the Mun (or other biome-bearing body), how close do I need to get in order to register as in "space just above" or "flying over" the Mun's highlands, for example?


What is the lowest altitude at which wyverns appear?

I'm starting a new (large) map, and I plan to build my palace in mid-air to better see the lands under my rule. I want to ensure that when I'm relaxing in my glass-bottomed swimming pool drinking a locally brewed artisanal mana potion I don't get attacked by marauding harpies and wyverns. What's the minimum height at which they appear/the maximum at which I can safely reside? (I'm aware that having NPCs around will reduce the spawn-rate, but those shameless peasants don't get to live in the sky. They're not worthy.)


How do i install Shaders mod to FTB Monster

How can i Install the GLSL shaders mod to FTB monster? I have tried adding the mod by copying it into the mod folder but my client just crashes.


What is the best way to deal with creatures that are immune to you in Diablo 2?

In Diablo 2, when you reach Nightmare and Hell you will notice that many things are immune to one or more elements, and sometimes physical damage. I often run into situations where there may be anywhere between 1 (a unique) or an entire room filled with monsters that are completely immune to anything I can do. That is, they might be physical and lightning immune when I'm playing a Paladin with maxed out Holy Shock + Zeal. I can switch to Holy Fire or Holy Freeze however these deal less damage than the speed at which the enemy regenerates. Is there a solution other than completely avoiding these enemies that I haven't thought of? Sometimes it gets really difficult because a really common enemy for an area might be immune to everything you can do (making them almost impossible to avoid).


Do active stone blocks count as a floor for a house?

I'd like to build one of my NPCs' houses with a retractable floor so that I can repeatedly drop them   into... things. Is this possible?


How can you estimate the chances to win a war?

I cannot figure out how you can estimates the chances to win a war before to declare it. Can you know how many armies the opponents will raise and how many you will have with all your allies ?


I just had a game of _Random Draft_ and wanted to repick Phantom Lancer after Earthshaker and Bloodseeker were picked against us. I know that in some game modes such as _All Random_ you can repick. I am not sure whether I just didn't find the repick option quick enough, or if it is disabled in _Random Draft_. Now, I just checked the Liquipedia and Gamepedia, neither has an article on repicking, nor lists whether repicking is possible for each mode in the Game Mode. **Which game modes in DotA2 allow repicking?**


How do I build a stairwell through multiple levels in Dwarf Fortress?

How do I build a stairwell through multiple levels?


Do different monsters in Nephalem Rifts grant more progress towards completion?

While in a Nephalem Rift, you have a progress bar which shows your completed percentage of the rift - when the bar fills to 100%, a Rift Guardian will spawn. Occasionally when I kill a monster, the percentage of my bar does not increase. Because of this, I'm led to believe that some monsters grant a larger amount of progress towards the completion of the Rift than others. Is there any documentation or are there any statistics which show the specific percentage gains each monster gives in a Rift? Also, do I receive any bonus gains in percentage for massacre (or other types) bonuses?


Sound mostly not working in Skyrim

I've recently gotten back into playing Skyrim, but I'm having some trouble. Namely, sounds are almost completely non-existent. Occasionally when attacking, or usually when speaking, all the sound comes back and starts working just fine (including background music and stuff), but for the most part it's completely silent. As a Khajiit playing stealth, this makes things quite difficult! I'm not sure what information may be useful. I'm on pretty much a completely fresh install of Windows 8 (just upgraded yesterday) but the sound was glitchy before the upgrade too, so I don't think that's particularly useful... Any advice on what to try would be much appreciated!


Which item have the affix +X% damage against <mob type> / Elites?

Basically, I'm searching for items that gives a bonus damage against certain mobs. I already know a few, but I would like to have a complete list of them (with the possible bonus range on their lvl70 version). (If you wonder why I'm looking for those items, you may want to read this other question I asked on Arqade) Don't hesitate to help me if you know one or more :) Bonus to {mob type}:   * Pig Sticker: +15-30% damage to Beasts / +15-30% damage to Humans   * Tyrael's Might: +10-20% damage to Demons Bonus to Elites:   * Unity: +12-15% damage to Elites   * Stone of Jordan: +25-30% damage to Elites


I can't find Little Sister after killing Big Daddy

In Bioshock after killing Big Daddy I can't find the Little Sister he was protecting. Is it possible she was killed, or one of the NPC got her?


Batch file to open Steam shortcuts not working

I created a batch file to pick a random file from a folder. This includes steam games as URL shortcuts but the games fail to read Steam and end up crashing because they lack a connection to their DRM. The code:               @echo off & setlocal      :: start of main      :letsago      rem Set your path here:      set "workDir=C:\Users\Nader\Desktop\Gaming"      rem Set the name of the file here:      set "name=Random.bat"           set /a "rdm=%random%"           rem Push to your path.      pushd "%workDir%"           rem Count all files in your path. (dir with /b shows only the filenames)      set /a "counter=0"      for /f "delims=" %%i in ('dir /b ^|find "."') do call :sub1           rem This function gives a value from 1 to upper bound of files      set /a "rdNum=(%rdm%*%counter%/32767)+1"           rem Start a random file      set /a "counter=0"      for /f "delims=" %%i in ('dir /b ^|find "."') do set "fileName=%%i" &call :sub2           rem Pop back from your path.      popd "%workDir%"      echo Closing in 5 seconds...      ping -n 6 -w 1000 127.0.0.1 > nul      goto :eof      :: end of main           :: start of sub1      :sub1      rem For each found file set counter + 1.      set /a "counter+=1"      goto :eof      :: end of sub1           :: start of sub2      :sub2      rem 1st: count again,      rem 2nd: if counted number equals random number then start the file.      set /a "counter+=1"      if %counter%==%rdNum% (start "" "%fileName%" &echo Starting %fileName%)           goto :eof      :: end of sub2


Teleporting certain people

I am creating a server were there is a jail. I need to have certain people (cops) be able to shoot them or something like that and be teleported to the jail. I just don't know how to make this work. should I use a command block or something else???


Does the lockpicking skill level in and of itself affect the difficulty of picking a lock?

My lockpicking is 100 and I am thinking about setting it to legendary so I can return my few perks back to the pool. I don't want to do this, though, if resetting it back to 15 will make lockpicking harder.


How close can I be to a bomb without getting blown up?

For some reason, bomb damage tends to be somewhat erratic in this game. For example, on dust2, if I'm at mid double doors when the bomb explodes, I end up dying (around 25 hp left or so), whereas if I'm in the situations sometimes, I can by on lower cat and end up surviving with a minimal amount hp. Question is, how far must I be away from a bomb to be safe from any potential injuries? I'd personally like to not get blown up over and over, and would like to also be consistently far away enough to not die so I wouldn't have to rebuy the next round.


What are the vintage items?

In playing Team Fortress 2 after the most recent update I've noticed a lot of "Vintage" items. What's different about these items? How can I acquire more?


Steam over proxy

How do I run Steam from behind a proxy server?


Do dropped items ever expire?

When items get dropped and left, do they ever expire or will they be available indefinitely until somebody picks them up? I believe keys that get dropped by portals when links decay expire in a day or two and vanish. Is there anything like that for manually placed items?


Getting ammo from dropped guns?

Is there any way to get ammo from dropped guns other than dropping the gun your holding and picking up the other one? Besides this being tedious, it's buggy from time to time, as the my weapon I'd drop disappears under the floor.


is there a way I can crouch in assassins creed III on ps3?

I want to be able to crouch anytime not just when I get into the bush so is there a button for it or something?


Is there a limit to the amount of items a pipe can carry at once, or, a limit on the number of items within a chunk?

I've setup my own Tekkit 3.1.3 server which I'm playing on with a couple of friends. We setup 3 quarries in fairly close proximity. Each quarry's output is piped to a main transport pipe which pipes a long distance back to our main hub. Everything is running fine except that we keep finding random piles of overflow items by the pipe. These aren't as a result of a chest being full. Rather, they are along the length of the actual pipe. The problem disappears if we only run one quarry at a time. So is there a limit to the number of items the pipes can transport at a time or is this something to do with an item limit per chunk? If so, is there a way to increase this limit?


Can I discover new potions besides using trial and error?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I find out the additional 3 effects of ingredients? In an answer to this question, Fabian mentions that you can discover new potions by trying out different kinds of ingredients that match together. Are there any other ways to learn about new potions?


Is Halo 4 Achievement Lone Wolf Legend based on local console memory only?

I completed Halo 4 missions 1, 3, 6, and 7 solo on Legendary. After a week of not playing, much of my local Halo 4 memory was erased, the Infinity mode introduction played again: Armor and loadouts were reset, campaign progress was gone. However, the last mission I had been playing (mission 8 solo on Easy) was still saved via "Resume Campaign". I finished that level, but all the levels before it are still locked. My campaign progress is still on the Halo 4 Stats website. So, if I play through on Easy, switching to Legendary only for the missions I had not previously completed on that difficulty, so that it would show on Halo 4 Stats, that I completed every mission on Legendary, will I still unlock the "Lone Wolf Legend" achievement? Or does it only unlock based on local memory of campaign completion?


Keep spawning Fire Ants AFTER completing Quest "Those!"

I'm testing out a mod that allows you to 'recruit' insects in the game. The mod works ok for the most part (sometimes the insects can't follow you through doors) but that's not why I'm here. I had recruited two Fire Ant Soldiers which make an excellent addition to my army, and they were doing quite well. Except I then completed the quest 'Those!' (which is centred around the Fire Ants) and all the ants disappeared (including 'my' ants!)   * I at first thought it was a glitch in the mod, and went back to 'recruit' some more, but they had all disappeared.   * I then tried using the console to spawn some more - that worked, except they disappeared again within a couple of minutes. I reloaded a save from before I completed the quest, and have been avoiding it, but I hate leaving a quest unfinished. Last time I completed the quest by: > Killing the Nest Guardians but leaving the Queen alive (as per Dr Lesko's > request) and telling the kid to go to his Aunt in Rivet city (there was also > an option to have him go to Little Lamplight). **Is there a way to complete the quest that leaves the Fire Ant colony intact?** **Edit:** **-OR-** **Is there a mod that allows for the continued spawning of the Fire Ants?**


How to trade for an unusual hat in TF2

I have some spare keys that I want to trade for an unusual hat. What are the prices of all the unusual hats? And is there an unusual within the price range of 5-10 keys?


What do you get when you level after you have already reached level 80?

I have finally reached level 80 in Guild Wars 2 and I figured since that was the max level, my exp bar would just be perpetually filled and I wouldn't glow when I level. However that is not the case. It still shows the progress for when I "level" next and I still get that leveling glow. Below level 80, you get one trait point and one skill point for leveling. Do you get anything for leveling after you are already level 80?


What are the requirements for the Mousetrap Maibock recipe?

I've completed my New Game Plus in Fiz, but I haven't seen the Mousetrap Maibock become available yet. I think I remember buying it in my first game... I have 59 recipes now, and I'm waiting for this one before I start my next New Game Plus.


Is there a team meta like in League of Legends for Conquest mode?

I come from League of Legends, there most of the games, but not necessarily all, are composed by:   * Top lane: Bruiser / Tank   * Jungle: Tankish...   * Mid lane: Mage   * Bottom lane: Physical Damage Carry   * Bottom lane: Support Usually something like that. And now I want to understand if there is any meta on Smite, is there some team composition that is recommended to follow? How should we pick our team? Do we have/need a full support? Are there junglers?


Is flashback usage limited?

I can use flashback, and go back in time, by pressing my `<-` (backspace) key. However, I lost the ability to do so in middle of a race after I had used it quite a few times. Am I only allowed to use it for a limited amount of times per race, or was it some other issue?


Does the PS3 back up option back up PS1/PS2 game saves?

When my first PS3 died I restored a back up and for some reason I lost all the internal memory card data for PS1/2 games. However, I restored the data on a different PS3 (with the same log in). Are PS1/2 game saves not backed up at all, or are they only backed up for your specific PS3 or something? The warning when backing up says some items will only be restored on your own PS3 (or something like that).


How do you choose the desired input before starting Skyrim?

I usually leave my USB joypad always connected to the PC, but Skyrim decides that it should be the main input, so I am enforced to disconnect it before start to play. Is there a setting that I can define to always use keyboard/mouse as main input without disconnecting joypad?


Using one wireless mouse for multiple computers: WoW 5 boxing

I have a friend who's wanting to five box for WoW. He's been using a keyboard/mouse switch/signal multiplier, however it has proven to be not what he needs. He was looking at getting five sets of the same keyboard/mice to use around the office, then when playing wow, hook up all the receivers to the 5 different WoW PC's. So my question is this : Is it possible to use 5 receivers for one mouse/ 5 receivers for one keyboard if all the keyboards are using the same frequency/ all the mice are using the same frequency? If this cannot be done, some software/hardware solutions would be great.


2 Xbox Live accounts signed into 1 console?

I have an XBL account, have for awhile. When my nephew comes over he is always playing on my account but he has his own account at his house on his xbox. Is there a way for him to sign into his account on my Xbox? Can he bring it with him some how? Will his data sync to his Xbox or whats the deal?


can you toggle sprint on BF3 on pc

I currently play battlefield 3 on the PC though have played it on the Xbox 360 where you can toggle the sprint when the left thumb stick is pressed down, and you will sprint until you stop moving forward. On the PC version if you want to sprint with the controller you have to hold down the thumb stick until you want to stop running, as this is starting to cause wear on my controller I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to make this toggle. Thanks


Is it possible to determine someones league while playing against them?

Is is in any way possible to determine if my opponent is in a higher/lower or same league as myself while I'm actually playing against them in 1vs1 in starcraft 2, or am I forced to check this after the match is over?


How do I find Lapis Lazuli?

I can't find Lapis Lazuli. I've looked it up on YouTube, but I can't find a good video. Any help?


How to counter wards placed at creep camps?

I played a game where the enemy placed wards at creep camp. It really messed up the game as I can't pull the creep close to the outer towers. If I pull the creep from camp closer to the inner tower, I'm leaving the other lani


XBox 360 no longer displaying video - However, no RROD

So I went to turn on the 360 yesterday to play some NCAA as I like to do from time to time and noticed that nothing came up on the screen. I found this odd and then looked to see if there was any red-ring of death notification; however, there wasn't. So I'm not quite sure if there is a repair I can do myself. Leading up to this the video was starting to act goofy....almost like the videocard wasn't able to render everything and keep up. It was like layers were missing from the video and the quality had gone to crap. I assume this is a video card issue.... Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm guessing I'm SOL but am hoping someone can help me out.


What's the highest score you can get on Canabalt?

The all time scores for Canabalt stop just before 300,000. That makes me wonder whether the game ends at that point or if it's just that nobody has reached that score yet.


Prone firing mechanic?

So this method has been annoying the crap out of me for the past few weeks. You simply walk around and encounter an enemy. You start firing at them and they quickly go prone, and kill you in a matter of milliseconds. Is there a mechanic to this; why does this work so well? The game I'm pointing at is Black Ops 2, but I noticed this doesn't work in, for example, Battlefield. What is the actual mechanic of drop shooting in black ops 2? So accuracy after x seconds, accuracy before. A nice answer would be an actual comparison featuring 2 guys both standing, then one start drop shooting and one simply starts shooting. Then a overview of damage dealt and overal accuracy.


How well were the games in LoZ: Collector's Edition emulated?

The Gamecube game, Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition included four games (The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask) that weren't ported but are emulated on the disc. Are there are any known problems with this emulation? Are the games slow or glitchy in any way as a result?


How do additional songs work on the Wii version of Rock Band 3?

I know that former iterations of both this game and Guitar Hero games provided "expansion discs" or something of that nature to release some of the songs that were available as DLC for the Wii console, since they were unable to be downloaded through some kind of marketplace which was available on the Xbox 360 and the PS3. However, when loading up Rock Band 3 for the Wii, there is an option on the main menu to procure extra music (although I don't remember the exact phrasing). How does this option work? Is the Wii now capable of the same kind of system that had already been in place on the other two consoles?


Which cards are disallowed in Naxxramas?

When attempting to use a Doomsayer against the Four Horsemen, Kel'Thuzad admonished me for being clever and destroyed the Doomsayer immediately after I played it. With which cards does Kel'Thuzad do this against which bosses? Is this the only one?


Potions and Their Particle Colors

## Just a Normal Day in Minecraft When... I was drinking potions to see how many status effects i could get at once. Then while in behind camera view i noticed that the potion particle effect was a greenish-gray color. ## Some further Testing It seems like color of the particle effect is determined by what the potions' colors mixed together would look like. **Is this true?**


Is avalanche much better than earthquake?

Damage is the same 4400 % Cooldown of avalanche is much better. Also you can cast avalanche far, but not earthquake. Yet I somehow feel that earthquake hurt enemies more. My barb has 250k dps and earthquake sort of kill a 40 million HP monster. Not avalanche. Am I missing something? I am thinking avalanche 4400% rune and earthquake molten furry, 4500% They both have roughly the same damage yet vastly different cooldown. Also earthquake molen furry seems to hit harder.


What's so good about sprint anyway?

Many barbs use sprint for the tornado. But 60% weapon damage is kind of small. So why?


Does the quality of the item affect the quality of the salvaged components?

When salvaging items (i.e. destroying an item to recover components) in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning does it make any difference as to the quality of the item you use? I've received nice components with bonuses from bottom-level items, and received a single bottom-level component from an item that had a number of effects, so it seems like it might be random. Are there any rules governing the behaviour?


Can I find a set item more than once?

I'm currently level 21 and I haven't encountered the same piece of set equipment (yellow items) twice. Can I find the same set item more than once? I'm curious because I'm thinking about respecing and I've sold every set item I've encountered that wasn't related to my current class.


Can I reset my infamy with the NCR?

I am a "wild child" with the NCR and I would rather have them not shoot me on sight. I looked back at my old quests and it says I am declared a terrorist and will be shot on sight if I am inside their jurisdiction. Can I reset my infamy with the NCR in any way?


Can I purchase a copy of Diablo III from the US Blizzard Store to play on EU server?

Because of the ridiculous price difference Between the US and EU Blizzard Stores ($60 vs, 60€(~$76), ~27% more), I was considering purchasing Diablo 3 on a US Battle.net account and (as a gift) send the authentication key to my EU account, which I primarily use.   * Would this work? If so, would I be able to play with my EU server friends?   * Does Blizzard have any rule against doing this? Thanks in advance.


Why do I have to finish the prologue to get online if I've already beaten the game?

I have already beaten GTA 5, and it was working fine. I was able to play online with friends without any difficulty. A random error while joining a session caused me to go back to solo play, and when I attempted to go online from the pause menu, it said I have to finish the prologue. I have already beaten the game, so I'm not certain why I should I have to finish the prologue. Can anyone explain this, and is there a solution to this? I would really like to be able to play online, again.


How can I send items in-game?

In lots of games, there are ways (besides trade) to exchange items, like in- game mail. Is there something like it on Diablo?


What happens to SHiFT rewards once Live Gold runs out?

I play Borderlands 2 on an Xbox 360. In order to redeem SHiFT rewards on the Xbox version of the game, you have to have Xbox LIVE Gold. I have Gold, but my wife does not, so up to this point she's been golden key code-less. However, this weekend is free Gold level benefits for everyone, which means that her normally Silver account is now eligible to redeem codes. I signed her up for a SHiFT account and redeemed a good 15 keys worth of codes. However, her Gold will run out at the end of the weekend, and all Gold subscriptions are technically time limited - mine will run out eventually, even. What happens to our SHiFT rewards when time runs out? Do we get to keep any unlocked golden keys?


Should I save my blood?

I have a large amount of blood meals (100+). When questing should I use them at every single opportunity, or should i save them for better areas? I am currently on the first underground level.


Rust map with locations?

How do the locations in Rust obtained from /location correspond with the world map? What are the locations of the rad towns?


When is the game saved, and how?

I just disconnected and my quest seems to have been reset to a few minutes before where I currently was. However, it seems like I kept everything in my inventory that I found in meantime. When exactly is the game automatically saved? And what kind of stuff usually goes lost when something happens without the game having saved? Also, is there some way to save manually? Is the game saved when I log out?


What happens to XP earned after reaching the level 50 cap when adding DLC that raises the cap

If you have a level 50 character and you continue to play missions without any DLC what happens to the XP earned? When "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" is purchased and the level cap raises what happens to the XP earned in the interim? Do you gain several levels at onces as the XP is applied or do you start at level 50 from scratch?


How can I control each piston of a pile of 8 pistons?

Is there a way to be able to control (make it open or close) each piston (separately) of a pile of 8 pistons put like this:                   P         P         P        ...         P


How can I heal in battle?

I've noticed that I tend to take a lot of damage, and especially that once I take one hit I'm prone to take a couple more in succession. This makes the cost of a single mistake rather harsh. Is there any way to heal _during_ battle?


When does building armor pen. become more cost-effective than building attack damage?

I'm looking for hard math, not educated guesses. Some things I've been looking at:   At what enemy armor level is it more cost effective to build Last Whisper over Black Cleaver?   At what enemy armor level is it more cost effective to build Last Whisper over Blood Thirster? This is assuming standard AD carry masteries in offense, so +10% armor pen, +6 armor pen. Also assuming 0 armor pen runes (not everyone chooses to run them on ad carries)


How do I play Dice Poker?

I found two minigames in the first area of The-Witcher-2, an Arm-Wrestler, and someone who wants to play "Dice Poker". While the former is simply explained in the in-game help, there was no information on how to play Dice Poker. What do the symbols on the dice mean? What do the (unlabeled!) circles under the bet screen do? (I believe the left is forfeit, and the right is call, but I'm not positive)


Is Geralt's Amnesia because I didn't import a Witcher 1 save file?

In the opening scene of the game, you meet the Crinfrid Reavers. Dialog with them implies that Geralt met them previously. Geralt claims to have amnesia. Is this because I did not import a save-file from witcher 1 (and thus the game doesn't know how I "would" have treated them?) or does Geralt truly have amnesia? Did they appear in Witcher 1 at all?


Tips to beat Defense Grid Awakening level "Waste Disposal"?

I'm stuck on the level "Waste disposal". I'd like some strategies to beat this level. The previous level (Turnaround) required a lot of build-and-then-tear-down to turn the attackers back and keep them cycling around until you kill them. This "Waste disposal" level seems that it would permit such a tactic, but I have been unable to beat it that way. I have gotten as far as the 25th and final wave, but with only one Core left. Pretty pathetic.


How do I change follower level cap with console commands?

You know how they cap at either 30 or 50? How do I change that to 81? I looked it up and got 2 different results:   * `setlevel 1000,0,1,81`   * `setlevel 1000 0 1 81` Is it with commas or without? Has anybody tried this? also do I use baseid or refid? Side question: How do I set them to 1 level below me all the way to 81?(ex at level 1 they're level 1(since thats the min) at 81 they're 80)


How do you highlight a missing city on a Political Immunity form?

I noticed that sometimes a request for political immunity does not allow the person access to Arstotzka, but I couldn't work out how to highlight that discrepancy. Is there any way to do that or do you just have to deny the passport without giving a reason?


What are all the possible endings and how do you get to them?

In Papers, Please there are 20 possible endings. Does anyone have some sort of flow chart that goes through all the endings and the decisions that need to be made to get to that ending?


I killed everyone in Almeria in Avernum 4. Is there any way to restore the town?

In Avernum 4 (Spiderweb Software), before completing one of the main story quests, everyone in Almeria attacks the player's characters on sight. I thought I had to fight my way through Almeria to access the rest of the Great Cave, but later I completed the afore-mentioned quest. Now Almeria is open to me, but all the townspeople are dead. Is there a way I can edit my save file to reset that area, or will I have to start the game all over again?


What is it that Professor Oak actually studies?

What is it that Professor Oak studies about Pokemon in the original US release? Is he just collecting names, or is there more to it?


How to access wifi connection in PSP?

I just bought a Netgear router 'WNR1000v2'. My PSP can scan this wifi connection but when it tries to connect it says > A connection error has occurred. Check the security settings for the network > and try again. I googled it and found that there are lots of guys facing the exact same problem, but could not found the solution. I tried everything but of no avail. At present i run my router @ 54mbps as suggested by few forums, and using no security. P.S. Using this router i can access the wifi connection on my Desire S,


Where can I download EverQuest for Mac?

From reading Wikipedia and other sites, it seems that EverQuest can be played on Mac OS X. However, I have trouble finding a downloader. There's an installer on CNet, but it doesn't seem to do anything except download a RTF file. I am new to Macs so maybe something's happening which I haven't noticed, but I doubt it. Where can I download it?


How can I make my Mage deck more resistant against aggro decks?

I'm currently playing mostly with a Mage deck that is close to Trump's Free Mage deck, with a few differences due to cards I don't have yet and didn't want to craft so far. The deck works pretty well for me, but it still seems rather weak against rush decks. I just started keeping statistics of my games and all my recent losses are against Hunters or Warlocks. The last game I was completely trashed by a Murloc deck. So I'm wondering how I should change my deck to make it less vulnerable against aggro decks. I've quite a few ideas, but I don't want to weaken the deck too much against control decks. I'm interested both in general principles on how to make a deck less vulnerable to aggro decks and specific cards that are good against aggro and would fit well into my deck. My current deck is ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9vfywl.png)


In what situations is Abigail useful?

I just started playing as Wendy for the first time and I noticed that Abigail doesn't provide much help when battling a Treeguard. She can take only a few hits and then she drops her flower. When running away from werepigs, I dropped the flower and tried to kill one werepig out of three, but I was overwhelmed by then. In what situations is Abigail most useful? How can I use her to shift enemies' attention quickly?


possible to merge the ender dragon and I wither

Is it really possible to merge the ender dragon and a wither to make a super boss? I've tried and still trying to make an ender dragon spawn by using the egg, bonemeal, endstone and 3 wither skeleton skulls but its not working yet and I'm trying to find people to help me. Can someone please experiment?


Are there any neutral options in Mass Effect 3?

I'm at the beginning of the game (Priority: Palaven) and i have not found yet any neutral answer/option, only paragon (top option) and renegade (bottom). In ME and ME2 there were lots of them in the right middle of the conversation wheel.


How do the sniper rifle modifications work?

1. If I'm a soldier or infiltrator, can I get an even higher level of time dilation during scoping by adding the concentration mod for the sniper rifle?   2. Does the sniper rifle clip size mod round up or down? If I have a Mantis and I put in a 70% clip size mod, will I now have 2 shots or still 1?   3. How exactly does the extended scope mod work with smoke, will it let me see through it or does it highlight targets inside smoke?


How can I change loading screen/beginning of match tips in League of Legends?

In loading screen and in the beginning of a match there are various tips shown (they are the same per game). Since they are mostly basic ones, I'd like to change them to some generic tips I'd not remember most times. Is there somewhere to edit loading screen tips?


What is the max level for a weapon mod?

What is the highest level of weapon mods that I can find, will I be able to find it without doing a new-game-plus?


Which summoner spells are locked by Skarner's ultimate?

Skarner's ultimate prevents auto-attacks, casting E, and flash, but permits casting Q, W, and Exhaust. So some summoner spells are permitted during Skarner's ult, and others are forbidden. Which are permitted, and which are locked?


Is there a backstab animation in skyrim?

I am just wondering if in Skyrim there is a backstab animation, when using a small blade and sneaking behind an opponent, much like the regular slo mo animations that occur when getting a critical hit kill? (is this a slash to the throat? simple backstab? does this differ and occur on human/monster targets?)


Which missions are on Disc 1 and which are on Disc 2?

If you're playing xbox 360 Mass Effect 3, you might find it infuriating _(as I do)_ that at the beginning of the game is a chop of "INSERT DISC 1" and "INSERT DISC 2" depending on what order you choose missions... I chose to do grissom academy mission (DISC 2) before going to do the missions regarding Krogan/Salarian. (DISC 1) and I did an N7 mission (DISC 2) before doing another Disc 1 mission.. **Does anyone have any idea what disc the missions are all supposed to be on?** Surely if you can complete them in any order you shouldnt be switching discs. They got Mass Effect 2 right, anyone know whats up with this one?


Why isn't Zaeed's name listed?

Zaeed was part of my team in ME2 & all of my team members made it out alive from the suicide mission. > I ran in to Zaeed later at the Volus diplomat's quest & during the > subsequent attack, Zaeed was killed. However, his name isn't listed in the > dead list * * * > http://steamcommunity.com/id/sathyabhat/screenshot/486626996099715422


Where is the failed Medi-Gel Experiment during the the "N7: Cerberus Labs" mission?

I know there's a "failed Medi-Gel Experiment" somewhere during the "N7: Cerberus Labs", but I can't seem to find it anywhere. **Where is the failed experiment located in the level?** I'm trying to kick off the related quest; I just need to find the starting point first.


Messages cipher and solutions

There are several "messages" (codes with scrambled messages) awarded as achievements in _Hundreds_. Is there an in-game hint to their cipher? What is the cipher? What are their solutions/translations? Are they used for anything in the game? Please use the spoilers markup: `>!` ![EERNSITCEPS](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nhMEw.png) ![XK BOOLO](http://i.stack.imgur.com/okuWy.png)


Is Varus any good in ranked games?

I am considering getting this champion since he looks so awesome and snipes like a boss. How good is Varus in ranked games?


What triggers a buying frenzy vs a fully stocked bonus?

After fully stocking a floor, sometimes instead of getting a minor bonus, I receive a message saying that a buying frenzy is going on. To me, it appears to be randomly generated, but what triggers a buying frenzy as appose to fully stocked bonus?   ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vUxeZ.png) #  VS ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zZxSn.png)


Can we lose items from chest during Goblin Attack?

In Terraria, I'm keeping my server open 24x7. Yesterday, I was unable to play and when I joined in today I noticed that all the money I stored in one of the chest is gone(had around 60 gold coins). I asked other players about this and they said that there was a goblin attack. I've defeated the goblin attacks myself several times and I know that there exists a NPC **Goblin Thief**. Can this thief steal from us? Even from chests? Or am I being kept in dark while one of the players swindled the coins?


Skip worker scouting for economic advantage?

It's customary to send off a worker early in the game to scout the enemy's base. I do it, too, but find the information gained to be of not much use, at least in the lower leauges. I usually can only see their first non-supply building, and whether they got gas, before they wall off (P,T) or get zerglings. Against Protoss I can often see if they have a cybernetics core or a forge, Terrans often sometimes wall off before I get there at all on larger maps. Now, the vespene info should be useful, but unfortunately I've fallen to bronze leauge (haven't played in a long time and switched from Terran to Protoss), and on this level people often don't seem to have a bigger plan. The only thing I can consistently see when scouting is whether they are preparing some kind of cheese, placing a pylon or a rax in front of my base etc.. Against most other forms of early aggression I can easily defend myself with a variant of the FFE, just by walling in at my main or natural (depending on the map). **So, I've been thinking it's kind of a waste to send out my probe, and I'd have an economic edge if I don't.** If I keep it at home, that's ~50 minerals a minute, plus the 50 minerals of the probe. That means by the time I have a gateway, I can afford an additional zealot, and never have to stop producing workers. Obviously, that's not what people do. So would that be a good strategy, or where's my mistake?


How do you get manure to make farms?

In the game you can build your own farm plots, but you need manure for it (poo). How do you obtain this important resource?


Efficient Research

In this game, you need to give things to your research machine to unlock improvements. I was wondering, what items, in what tiers, are best to put into the research machines and what the value would be. Also, which items should you never use in a research machine?


The Sims 3-It Won't Update/Can't Use Expansion Packs

Whenever I try launching The Sims 3, it asks me to update, and I press Yes. I just bought the Starter Edition, and I launch it, it doesn't register my new Expansion Packs, as Late Night comes with a map. It said I earned a map when I got Showtime Expansion Pack.![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gflnc.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GsQM6.png) The error: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7LpZ7.png)


Can I change the outcome of completed story missions?

According to my career record, I've done an unsatisfactory job of searching Menendez's compound. Does this have significant consequences and can I change the outcome by replaying the mission?


Graphical Glitch - Stretched Textures

I have been continually plagued by graphical glitches. I've tried every combination of drivers, various settings on OptiFine, settings on the Control Center, but nothing has solved the issue. I've googled and tried about every solution I could find. It doesn't matter what texture pack I use, whether fullscreen or windowed, or whatever. After a few minutes of playing on any server or single player world, I will begin to get these annoying stretched texture graphics that cover parts or all of the screen, as well as "xray" holes in the floors and walls: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/2mXuM.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FzxJj.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HhgW2.png) Specs / Info:   * Windows 7 64-bit   * i5-2500 / 8GB ram   * ATI Radeon HD 5670 (Latest Driver - version 9.2.0.0, Anti-Aliasing = application defined)   * Java 1.7 64-bit   * MineCraft 1.4.2 + OptiFine Any ideas or input would be greatly appreciated!


Starting a new singleplayer campaign

Apparently one cannot change the outcome of completed story missions without starting a new campaign. If I decide to replay the campaign, will I lose anything, such as weapon unlocks or completed challenges? Can I have more than 1 campaign going? Is there a new game+ mode or something similar to sweeten the pill?