Do purple monsters have a higher chance of dropping magic  and better quality items than white monsters?

Since the 1.03 patch, it often feels as the purple monsters (unique monsters, often related to quests (e.g. the monster which spawns when you retrieve Zoltun Kulle's head)) drop really crappy loot. Oftentimes, they only drop a couple of gold piles. Do purple monsters have a better chance of dropping magic, rare and legendary items than white monsters? To clarify what I am looking for: **Is the chance to get magic (or rare/legendary) items any greater from unique purple-named minibosses than from normal white monsters?**


Do Horadric Caches drop all legendaries or only bounty-specific legendaries?

There is a whole bunch of bounty-specific legendaries that only drop in Horadric Caches and for specific Acts in which you performed the bounties. I already got some of those bounty-specific legendaries, but no generic legendaries from the cubes so far. Do Horadric Caches _only_ drop these bounty-specific legendaries? Or can they drop any legendary in the game?


Is there a difference in a spartan and elite in Halo 3 MP?

The title pretty much says it all. Is there a difference (mainly thinking in respect to the hitbox) for the elite and spartan in Halo 3 multiplayer.


What do the Misc. items do?

I've noticed that there are Miscelleneous items in the store in Ridiculous Fishing, but they don't really make it obvious what they do. ![A screenshot of the Shoppe Ship, with the Fishopedia selected. The description reads, "#2 Best fishing guide of 1996."](http://i.stack.imgur.com/3wEpe.png) So far I've seen a hat and a fish encyclopedia, but I assume that there are more. What do all these do?


How do I get the merchant to come to my house?

I have a house that looks like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PdGlG.png) I have enough coins for the Merchant to arrive and I've waited several days, but no one has spawned. I used the housing query tool and it says the top two rooms would be suitable for an NPC. In addition, my guide died at some point and never came back, possibly related.


Can I place books as a block?

In Minecraft, I created a church and made a solid golden altar. I typed up The Book of Matthew in a book and quill and then signed it. Can I place this on the alter so it can be read? Can I even place a book at all? Is there a mod that would allow me to do this?


Where can I find a mountain bike in Grand Theft Auto V?

I've done the first two missions in GTAV and then spent a couple of hours messing around exploring San Andreas. I'd really like to get my hands on a mountain bike so I can ride around Mount Chiliad. So far the bike rental shop at the bottom of the Mount Chiliad gondola has only spawned road bikes. Does anyone know where I can find a mountain bike? The closer to Mount Chiliad the better.


Where are the Lorestones in Gorguath?

I completed The Song of Sir Sagrell quest in Reckoning and did a relatively thorough search of Gorguath but I can only find four of the Lorestones. Is one in a hidden location, or have I just missed it? If the latter, map markers for all the Lorestones would be handy.


How to get the Thu'um Master achievement?

The Thu'um Master achievement only says: _Learn 20 shouts_ I want to know if I need to learn all three words of power for each of the 20 shouts or if the first one is enough? Until now I have learned several words from 19 shouts, but I am far from completing them. If I need all three words of power for each shout I might consider that it is not worth the effort. If I only need to learn one more word of power from an unknown shout, I will definitely go for it.


What is a self-propelling "working" piston mechanism called?

In anticipation of the Redstone Update, I've been experimenting with this type of "wormhead" piston configuration lately: !["Wormhead configuration"](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Rj51B.png) or:               PSXXXXSP      where P = normal piston, S = sticky piston, X = anything . By alternating power to the two pistons at the extremes, one can move the entire chain in the given direction. A usage of example would be a cane farm like this one: ![farm 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/3N6iG.png) ![farm 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5IgoG.png) or an extendable fence. This type of configuration will become more useful with the next update (hoppers allow continuous collection of items, redstone blocks allow easier movement in two dimensions). I don't recall this type of mechanism described anywhere I read (including the Wiki), but as this is **basically an extension of the self-propelling piston concept** , I doubt that there isn't already a name for it. So, **what is the popular name of this type of contraption**?


Can I connect to Counter Strike 1.6 using Counter Strike: GO?

Like the title states, can _Counter Strike: Global Offensive_ connect to a Counter Strike 1.6 server? All my friends are using Counter Strike 1.6, but unfortunately, 1.6 does not support my computer, but I am eager to play with my friends if this is possible?


Why did a creeper start to explode and suddenly stop?

I played Minecraft earlier and a creeper expanded next to me but did not explode. It turned white and I thought it was going to explode, but it didn't. Is this a bug, or just a fluke? I have no idea how or _if_ I caused this, so I'd like to figure it out.


Home - Story, facts (and non-speculative interpretations)

So I have played through Home, and while I tried to be as complete as possible I know I missed a few things, and I think at least some of what I missed was important. I know it is ambiguous on purpose and people are encouraged to make their own story, but if you actually have a 100% complete playthrough and saw everything the game had to offer, I assume that enough is hinted at to get a pretty good idea of what actually happened? What did happen in the story before the start of the game?


In Skyrim, is there a limit to the number of cycles (cycles of 5 times and leveling up) you can train with a particular trainer? Or is this a bug?

I trained maybe 4 or 5 times in a row for Speech with Ogmund in Markarth (I trained 5 times, then leveled up, and repeated this cycle four or five times in a row), and after that there is no longer a dialogue option to train me anymore. I went to another trainer (Babette, who I know trains Alchemy), and she allows me to train. However, I noticed that none of the people at the Mage's college have the option for me to train either. I thought I remembered them having the option. Is this a bug, or is there a limit to the number of times you can train with a particular trainer?


How to get back on foot with Ogre's Owl's Hunt?

When Ogre gets knocked down, it's possible to get him back on foot with the Owl's Hunt attack. I do it frequently, but I don't really understand how: it doesn't look like the same move than the one used for the attack (forward Z + kick). Any idea ?


How can I transport animals over long distances?

Apart from holding the food that the animal like and walking, is it possible to transport animals over long distances? I'm thinking about what happens if I find a mushroom biome on a boat trip with Mooshrooms; would I be able to transport them home?


What items should I not sell?

Are there clothing or furniture items which, once sold, you cannot get back via the catalog? I kind of assume the fortune cookie items are like that, but are there any others?


PS3 graphics Stretching Glitch

I've been having some Graphics glitches with the assassins creed series (specifically 2/BH/Rev) and until today I assumed it was an issue with the game itself. There are times where the textures/polygons seem to stretch out forever.   Similar to: ![Graphics Glitch Screen 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qTNYW.jpg) ![Graphics Glitch Screen 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/xIgEN.jpg) Some Reading would suggest its a heating/dust problem and could lead to the YLOD. So at this point I'm in fear for my PS3. Two part question:   1. How can I determine if it is a hardware problem?   2. I'm unsure about whether to open it and clean it or not. Some people say that its too dangerous and others say it is real easy. Maybe I should stick to cleaning the vents first? _(I'm assuming cleaning it is probably good even if this isn't a hardware problem)_ **UPDATE :-** Still happening after cleaning out as much dust as I could. I took a picture of it happening myself after only half hour: ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/z2C2n.jpg) Only seems to happen with these games. So far. **UPDATE 2:-** Tried my games on a different playstation and everything worked fine. I haven't found any way to fix it.


Importing resources from dock or rail freight terminal?

I need to do the exact same thing as this question, but for **imports**. My neighbor sends tons of shoppers clogging my highway (I wish I could put down toll booths to tax them). I need oil for my power plant and ore for my smelter, but because the highway is basically completely disconnected at this point my resources never arrive even though I have both a rail freight terminal and a dock. Is it possible or is this city hopelessly screwed at this point?


I want to be able to make a three person winners circle

I basically want three people to stand on three different pressure plates. I want them to somehow all connect in a way that when they are all activated it sets off TNT. I don't want the TNT to set of with just one person.


Connectivity Issues in Minecraft - Desyncing Often and Constant Spikes

On any server I play on I am constantly experiencing lag related issues such as:   * Desyncing from server (server world not in sync with player)   * Lag related spikes every minute at least (spikes can last from 1 second all the way to 15) I have had no problems on my previous laptop I used to play Minecraft on, and my brother can be on the exact server using the exact same internet and does not have these issues. This has been an issue ever since I built a new gaming computer. Currently I'm using an old USB wireless adapter to allow me to connect via WIFI to my internet. I'm not even sure if this device is to blame, though it could be. I performed 100 ping requests to Google.ca to see if I had any packet loss, and there was none. I also did a speed test and it reported the usual speed I'd get from other computers on my network. I don't have any of these issues in any other games, so I'm really confused at howto go about trouble shooting this issue, and how I should resolve it. Any help would be appreciated! Edit: I just tested doing 1000 pings to google.ca instead of only 100 like I did before and here are the results:               Ping statistics for 173.194.43.87:         Packets: Sent = 1000, Received = 967, Lost = 33 (3% loss),     Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:         Minimum = 10ms, Maximum = 328ms, Average = 15ms


What is the Firefall maximum army size?

I'm setting up the ranks for my new army, and I'm curious if there's a limit on army size, and what that limit would be. Does anyone know from experience, or have a source that says what the army size is after the game was officially launched?


How to clean up my messed up savegames list?

![Too many savegames...](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ANpQs.jpg) After a few crashes I ended up with multiple and duplicate savegames for my ironman run. Clicking the delete game button removes the savefile for _all_ identical save, but not the list entry, and I have to restore a backup of that file in order to be able to play that savefile again at all. How to clean up this mess? Manually deleting the respective savefiles also seems to fail since apparently `profile.bin` contains some information on the savegames as well, or is Steam's cloud interfering?


When exactly did everyone figure out about Lucy?

So I've been playing through the Assassins Creed series recently, all for the first time. Spoilers below: > I managed to figure out that Lucy was a templar, because of what Juno says > when she forces Desmond to stab her (plus, it was also a lucky guess). > However, as far as I can remember, the characters never figured this out.   >  But, then, in Assassins Creed III, they just casually mention that she had > betrayed them and was a Templar. When did they figure this out? I assume > that it'd have to be in Revelations, but I don't remember that happening (or > really, much of anything with any present-day characters but Desmond).   >  Did I just completely miss something? Or did they just figure it out > offscreen based on what Juno said (though, then again, they couldn't hear > her, and Desmond went into a coma right after, so I guess not).


What do I need to get in order to play minecraft at 16 chunk view?

My minecraft is slow to load and I only use it on 8 chunk, what do I need to buy to view it at 16 chunks? I am not willing to drop serious dollars for minecraft, but what could I get to boost my performance? I have it running at 2 gigs of RAM right now.


Reclaiming an abandoned city results in an error message

Via the CityLog I found regions with abandoned cities. I click on a city which shows the details, what is has, what it looks like and its current name. When I click the reclaim button, I get an error. ![You cannot claim this city because you don't own some of the content used to create it](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mfL7m.png) I have the deluxe version. What is the problem?


Stuck at Cerulean gym in Pokemon Crystal

I am playing Pokemon Crystal on an emulator (visual boy advance). I've made it to the Kanto region and got as far as Cerulean City and got stuck at the gym. I went to the power plant and normally the manager says the generator is missing a part. In my game the manager say it's running fine and gives me a TM. I go back to the Cerulean Gym and there is no Team Rocket member waiting for me and the gym is empty. I can strangely pickup the machine parts that should have been needed for the power plant. **I believe my game events are messed up**. Other evidence:   * The mimic girl in Saffron City who needs her pokedoll from Vermillion City isn't even asking for it and gave me the "Pass" for the magnet train right away   * Although I have the pass and the power plant has the power working the train won't work in Saffron City   * The president of the pokefan club in Vermillion won't tell me his long winded story   * Earlier on, I went to the bottom of the Mt. Mortar and couldn't fight the trainer that gives you a Tyrogue. He talks like we've fought already My question(s) are:   * **Can I do something in game to proceed with the story?**   * **Is there a way to use a save editor to change game events?**   * **Can I use the emulator to somehow change my game's events?** FYI: Misty is not at the end of route 25 north of the city. I sadly have no backup save.


Do achievements earned in Windows Phone game trials transfer to the paid version?

Some Windows Phone 7 games have limited Xbox Live integration, including Live achievements that add to your Gamerscore. Very commonly (always?), when the game has a trial or demo version, achievements cannot be earned in the demo. However, when you do something in the trial that would earn you an achievement in the paid game, you'll often be told that achievements only exist in the paid version, and asked if you want to buy the game or keep going with the trial. What I would like to know is:   * If you choose not to buy the game when you earn the achievement, but you buy the game later, will you receive that past trial "achievement" when you do buy the game?   * And what if you do buy the game right away - will you get the achievement then?


Fusion Pistol vs. S'pht weapon

In Marathon, the Fusion Pistol bullet and the projectile that the S'pht shoot seem to be pretty similar. Do they have similar damage amounts too? They both seem to be electricity weapons


Can I hide my legacy surname?

I gather that getting a legacy in SWTOR bestows a last name on your character. I didn't really realize this when I made my character so the surname I'd like doesn't really fit with my character name. Can I choose to not display my surname (while still, presumably, having a legacy)?


What gameplay effects change in multiplayer?

So I know loot is allegedly better in co-op play and enemies are tougher. But I've noticed certain other things change gameplay-wise. Most noticeably, in co-op play I can Phaselock an Ion Loader through their sphere shield; in single player Phaselock doesn't affect Loaders behind the shield. Are there other changes to gameplay mechanics beyond the simple things like money/ammo/xp/eridium sharing and difficulty?


What is this object on my map?

In _Counter-Strike: Global Offensive_ , I was spectating and pressed Ctrl to enlarge my map. A strange object appeared on my screen. The map: ![Map Overview](http://i.stack.imgur.com/haS5a.jpg) The object in question: ![The object in question](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JoX2q.jpg) Around the object were white rings the expanded and eventually faded away. As one ring faded away, another smaller one formed around the object. What is this? what does it represent?


China Rising DLC

I pre-ordered my BF4 and got the China rising DLC now I haven't got a chance to put in enough hours to be able to tell you if I played it. But by reading this post it says that the DLC isn't released till the 3rd of Dec. So does that mean even though I put in the code and downloaded the DLC I can't play it till that date?


How do you access the "point of interest" that appear on the map?

I see the point of interest on the map and head there and nothing happens. What are these? Is anything supposed to happen?


What is the best vendor for jewelry?

I thought I might get lucky with some vendor for jewelry, as I did not find any way to craft rings and amulets. I tried Litton the Fence in Act IV Inferno, but basically he sells shitty items. Mostly blue items at level 55 or less. What is the vendor with he best jewelry in the game and what kind of items does he sell (level, number of attributes etc.)? Is it actually possible to buy rare level 59 or 60 jewelry?


How do critical hits on companions work?

Can companions on demon hunters like the bat land critical hits, and do they count on the passive "Night Stalker" to receive discipline?


My dog has disappeared

In the early stages of my game I bought Vigilance (the dog) from the Markarth stables. I then went on to build a house and adopt children, one of the children asked me if they could keep the dog. I replied yes as I wasn't really using him that much. I recently tried to buy an armoured troll and was told to dismiss my other animal. Assuming it was Vigilance, I headed back to my house looking for him, but he is nowhere to be found. I have already been married and escorted Barbas so I cannot think of any other ways to clear my animal companion slot. I'm on Xbox 360, can anyone help?


Is there any good Terran (SC2) replay pack of one player?

I want to see how his build (whatever it is) work with different opponents. (And of course steal and perfect it :) )


How to switch to grid hotkeys in Stacraft 2?

How can I switch to grid hotkeys in Stacraft 2? And will it work in multiplayer?


Where to get high level starcraft 2 replays?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are good sources for Starcraft 2 replays? There are some pretty good replays out there with audio commentary. Like Starcraft HD and (same guys) more recently www.starcraftarena.net. I was wondering where those guys get the replays of the top players? Is there a secret database somewhere? The reason for this is that I do understand the strategies, but sometimes the commentator doesn't look where I'd like him to look so watching the replay by myself could me more informative.


What are these "O-Power" things?

What are O-Powers? How many of them are there? And what do they do? There's a small explanation on the screen, but there's also a meter at the bottom. What does that do?


How can the PS3 do so much with so little RAM and VRAM?

If you look at the hardware specs of the PS3 (on Wikipedia, for example), you will notice that the system has 256MB RAM and 256MB VRAM. What is going on here? Is it the processor or is it something more that I'm missing? In my opinion, this is way too little compared with what good looking games need on PCs, for example.


Where can I change my Pokemon's nickname?

In the previous generations, there was a Name Rater who could help you change your Pokemon's nickname, unless it was traded. Where is the Name Rater in this generation?


How do you farm health potions?

I've read in a few comments on the Pixel Dungeon facebook page that the game is 'easy' if you farm health potions. I know that Flies and Bats drop health potions, but when I stick around on those levels to farm them, I lose more health from starvation and fighting other monsters than it is worth to get the potions. Is there a trick to this?


How does the improved Exp. Share work?

In older generations, Exp.Share was a held item which gave a share of Exp. to the Pokemon holding it. Now, it is a key item which "will allow all the Pokemon on your team to receive Exp. Points from battles." How exactly does this work? Do Pokemon who actually participated still get more Exp? Does the total amount your team earns remain constant regardless of how many Pokemon in it?


Is there a way to control which units initially appear in a battle in SW: Empire at War?

In land battles, you automatically start with one unit, which appears to be your strongest non-hero unit. In space battles, enough units will initially spawn to fill your reinforcement cap. Is there a way to control which units spawn? For example, if I had some Y-wings but knew the enemy had a lot of Tartan frigates, I would like to be able to specify that the Y-wings should not spawn at the beginning of the battle.


Can I stop rollerblading?

Rollerblading around in X and Y is a fast way to travel, but I've found it really difficult to maneuver around tight spaces sometimes. It would be nice if I could register them to turn them off, or use `B` to force myself to run instead. Is there any way to quickly and temporarily disable rollerblading?


Tips for playing Spy in low player count matches

In trying to get practice for the upcoming 9v9 TF2 competition, I'm interested in seeing if there's any insight on how to play a spy against a lower number of players. Spies tend to work better the more chaos and confusion there is, and additionally work better when there are multiples of the same class playing. In the upcoming competition, it will be strictly 9v9 with 1 of each class per team: no more, no less. Being used to playing spy on 24 (12v12) and larger servers with little to no class balance, this is kinda foreign ground and, to me, seems like a much higher degree of difficulty compared to the other classes scale for the competition. The only thing I can think of is the relative power of the Cloak and Dagger in this scenario, and the benefits of certain maps. Does anyone have any links to tips for playing spy vs. lower player counts or tips that they, themselves, can provide?


How to quickly grow an army and maintain it?

Not sure why but for some reason I tend to have a tiny army syndrome. I usually play Terran and I suppose the answer may be slightly different for different races. What happens is that I like to attack early and put the pressure on but there is not a lot of units early on, they either get killed or get spread out so that when mid game comes I don't have a sizable force. I want to be able to make a large army quickly so I can push but I don't want to have to wait too long. Is there any way I can not sacrifice the early 5 minute attack and still manage to have a large force building up? I want to keep pushing in more and more units every time not just trickle them out until I get attacked and have nothing to bring to the battle.


How can I get a "Defeat All Enemies" Fairy Chest when the enemies are behind a wall?

![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8916A.jpg) Sorry for the blurry thing (trait). I tried to use the shout, but it didn't kill these enemies.


Will an item that gives 'fire resistance' lessen the damage that Krieg the Psycho gets from self-immolation?

I got a Skin of the Ancients relic that has a 'Fire Resistance +26.1%' effect: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Kx95V.jpg) If I'm playing as Krieg the Psycho and spec'ed into the Hellborn skill tree, will I get less fire/burn damage if I set myself on fire with this relic equipped? What about adaptive shields like the Neogenator or Evolution? Will setting one's self on fire trigger the adaptive shields to resist fire element damage? Will it lessen the fire/burn damage I get if I set myself on fire? This post from the Gearbox Software forums state that " _the adaptive shield does help reduce the [burn] effect_." Can anyone confirm this?


How can I identify games that use Pando Media Booster, and is there a workaround to download the installer without it?

I was looking to install Elsword (an F2P game) to try later; and discovered that it uses what is basically a customized bittorrent client, Pando Media Booster, to help with the installation download. After some searching, I've also found that   * PMB is used in several other F2P games such as LoL, LotRO etc.   * It does not show up in notification bar and silently continues to leech upload bandwidth, with many posts suggesting to uninstall it asap after game download is completed   * It is safe to delete once the actual full installer has been downloaded. I read about some games reinstalling PMB to download updates, but presumably that would prompt you for permission again I have decided to take a chance and install Elsword and LoL followed by uninstalling PMB asap. However, considering it seems to be borderline shady, I have a few questions:   * Is there some way to download these games without using PMB? (could not find one in a quick search)   * Are there any specifics to be aware of when uninstalling; in case it is really persistent about trying to hide   * Where can I find a complete list of games using it; so that I can install any I'm interested in at one time before removing PMB (or ignore them).


How do I get hit by a car?

I'm playing the newly-updated 1.1 version of Goat Simulator. One of the new challenges in the game is to "Get hit by a car". I have mercilessly thrown my goat into every type of car and truck I could find, but to no avail. What department of goat do I need to register with in order to get rewarded for my reckless behavior?


Finding carrot seeds in Minecraft PE

I have done some research and know that you can breed pigs with carrots. How do you get carrot seeds to plant carrots?


What are the consequences of buying gold?

Well I gotta admit that farming the shiny coins in WoW isn't really my favorite thing to do, so I thought about buying some gold online. Now of course just because I'm a lazy piece of sh*t , that doesn't mean I can't do it if it would get me banned for something that violates the TOS and I also don't really want to get hacked. So what are actually the consequences of buying gold in WoW? My 3 main worries are about:   * Can it get you banned?   * How safe is your credit card?   * How reliable/trustworthy are the gold selling companies?


Is there a way to allow the placment of torches on Red Power 2 columns?

I have started messing the saw in the Minecraft mod Redpower 2. One of the items you can create is columns made from pretty much anything in the game. The problem is I cannot seem to place torches on the columns. Has any seen a way to do this? it would make the columns so much more useful.


Is "The Challenger" achievement broken in Halo 4?

There is an Halo 4 achievement that reads: > **The Challenger** > > Complete 25 Challenges. My Spartan record shows 25 challenges complete, but I don't have this achievement. What am I missing? Is this achievement broken? If so is there anything I can do to get it to work?


Does the planet Pandora actively turn people insane?

Pretty much every minor and major character in Borderlands shows various degrees of insanity. Most of the population are bandits who are completely crazy. But even the neutral and friendly NPCs show symptoms of various mental conditions, usually of the psychopathic kind. Very few people (like Roland from BL2) seem to be entirely sane. A good example which shows that Pandora seems to affect newcomers slowly are the audio diaries of Tannis in BL1. She appears to be mentally stable when she comes to Pandora, but the more time she spends on Pandora the more does she lose her sanity. **This made me wonder if the environment of the planet of Pandora does physically affect the mental health of people who live there. Is there any information in the games which supports or debunks this theory?**


Do the gyroids in Club LOL have any affect on the songs played in Club LOL?

For example, will having 4 Nebuloids increase the chance of either performer playing a certain song. This of course would be convenient if you happen to be missing certain music.


How do I stop a Blaze spawner from spawning blazes?

I want to make a Blaze farm but they keep spawning even if **I put torches on the sides** . What can I do to stop them spawning?


What characters and skins can I unlock?

I know there's different skins and characters you can unlock in game for Bit Trip Runner 2. My question is that what are the skins and characters I can unlock? What levels do I find them in (or what do I have to do to get them)? Are there also other skins for other characters besides Commander Video? If so, what are they, and how do I unlock them?


What advantage do I get by evolving my Pokemon?

I know that if I postpone my Pokemon's evolution, I can learn certain moves earlier. For example, Mareep learns Thunder at level 55 while its fully evolved form, Ampharos, only gets it at level 79. Obviously, Pokemon who change types by evolving get the benefits of their new type, but for everything else, why should I evolve early as opposed to waiting for good attacks?


I just reached level 50 and it is suddenly getting pretty tough to level up. I heard somewhere that in GoW 2 level 70 was about halfway to 100, but on GoW 3 it is around level 60. Is there a list of experience needed to reach each level for GoW3?


Are the Different Characters Unique from a Gameplay Perspective?

Every so often as I collect more and more _Electoons_ , I get a notification that I've unlocked a new character at the _Snoring Tree_. Once I visited there, I found that there are in fact, a variety of characters to choose from, including Rayman, Globox, and some Teensies. It looks like I can also unlock many more based on the number of empty floating bubbles. Are the different characters simply re-skins of one another? Do any of them have unique qualities that might affect the gameplay?


Playstation 3 hardware problem

I got a PS3 of craigslist from a guy in my area (about 25 miles). It is an original 60GB piano black model with a card reader. Anyhow, after the 3.55 system update it will not play Blu-Rays anymore. According to what I read online from searching, there was a problem with something like 1% of PS3 have a "bricked" Blu-Ray player after the update. The drive still works, it just only plays PS2 (DVD) games, did not try any PS1 games. What I am wondering is there any chance that upgrading the machine to system software 3.60 which came out would "unbrick" the Blu-Ray player? If not is there anything else I could try? Further more, if there is nothing else I can do, can someone point me to a reputable repair facility that can fix the system, the system is **OUT OF WARRANTY** Thanks for any help in advance.


How to make a game full screen on my external monitor?

I have a MacBook Pro 15", that I have connected another screen to. It;s running perfect with all programs, except when I want to game, because every time I try to open a game (eg HoN/WoW) it opens on my MacBook's built in monitor. So I switch the game to windowed-mode and drag it over to my other screen, but when I then try to make it full screen, it returns to the built in monitor again. What can I do to make games play in full screen on my external monitor?


How can I cure Farkas and Vilkas after the purity test bugs out on Xbox 360?

I know there is a bug with curing Vilkas of lycanthropy before Farkas after I put myself in this, but somehow I think I just made it worse. I was able to ask Vilkas four times about becoming cured and was able to kill his wolf spirit, but was not able to talk to Vilkas afterwards to finish the quest: the quest was finished before I had the chance to talk to him and now I'm not even able to have Farkas cured, even after doing a couple of quests for both Vilkas and Farkas. Is there is a way to fix this on Xbox 360 so that both can be officially cured?


How does tipping Moxxi work?

According to the Borderlands Wiki: > Cumulatively large contributions to Moxxi's tip jar will result in gifts to > the Vault Hunter. I only found this out after giving her about $1,200 (1x $1,000 & 2x $100) just for the sake of seeing what would happen. Aside from some amusing commentary, I got nothing. So, how does this work?   * What are the thresholds at which she starts giving loot - are they set points, or is she effectively another slot machine?   * Does the "cumulative" donation need to be given in one visit, or can it be spread out across multiple stops in the zone?   * Are there any particular items that she gives, or is it just random leveled loot approximate in value to the donation level?   * Is the loot even worth it - could I sell the given loot and get anywhere close to a full return on my investment?


Moxxi's Good touch gun

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What does Mad Moxxi’s tip jar in Sanctuary do? I have already tipped Moxxi 10000 like it said on the internet. I still haven't got any gun yet. Please help me, I really want that gun. Thanks in advance!


I have this really old game from the DOS era, anyone know how to run it in my modern machine?

I have a copy of Test Drive III: The Passion, but whenever I run it in my Windows XP machine it runs too fast. Is there any way to run this game in a modern computer?


What are the optimal class/race combinations?

In the paid version of Desktop Dungeons, you unlock a variety of classes and races. I tend to just combine them randomly, but then again, I also die a lot in game (there are a lot of other factors at play, there, though). Is there a "best" class for each race/class, one that optimizes the bonuses given for each class/race? If so, what are they?


Can you disable the lasers in Framing Frame day 1?

The lasers in the doorway are disabled when a guard walks nearby. Can I kill a guard near the doorway so the lasers stay disabled? Are there other ways to disable the lasers?


I did not receive Keening for completing Arniel's Endeavor

By reading the wiki of unique weapons I learned that I am supposed to get a special dagger called "Keening" for completing "Arniel's Endeavor." However, I completed this quest days ago and do not possess this weapon. Since at the end of the quest Arniel implies that he has to wait for something else before he completes his research is there a certain time I have to wait to obtain the dagger from him? I pick-pocketed him as well and it was not there. Is there a certain place to find it?


How do I toggle to full screen resolution?

Game starts to me on windowed mode, I go to settings and click on `Windowed` button but it won't change to Full Screen. How can I full screen it!?


Why do people glow sometimes?

Sometimes, I see people glow for a few seconds: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HNAqK.png) What is that, what does it mean and how can I do it?


Does upgrading your speeder improve anything besides max speed?

Upgrading to the next level of speeder (level 25, 40, then 50) increases the speed while riding 10% at a time. 90%, 100%, 110%. Are there any other benefits, besides speed, to upgrading your speeder to the next speeder level?


Why do we want to kill Lord Gwyn at the end of the game?

I played through Dark Souls and sort of managed to follow the story most of the way, but ended up getting lost towards the end. By the end, I really had no idea why I was fighting Lord Gwyn or what significance rekindling the fire vs letting it die out played. Can someone explain to me, story-wise, why our character wants to kill Lord Gwyn? If you want to let the fire he kindled die, it makes sense you have to kill him, but I don't understand why you have to kill him if you want the fire to keep burning. Right now the only motivation I understand is "because that's how you end the game".


What are the glasses that came with this game for?

I just got my copy of Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and stuck to the back of the package is a pair of what appears to be red/blue (actually more like green/magenta) cardboard 3D glasses. What are these for? Is the game in 3D? I don't have a 3D TV, will I be able to use the 3D features of the game?


Does the mouse appear more than once?

In the Delicious series of games, there is always a mouse that appears while you are playing in the level. If you manage to click on it, you get 100 extra dollars towards your daily total, and there is a trophy for finding the mouse in every level. Does the mouse pop up more than once in the course of a level? Or if I miss clicking on it once, do I have to do the level over in order to see it again?


How do I prevent followers from blocking doorways?

I feel great affection for Lydia. She has been a stalwart companion almost from the beginning. Fighting at my side, watching my back, and even sharing my burdens. And she has done it all with no complaint. And no more sarcasm than is justified. She _does_ have a few bad habits… charging headlong at dragons, for instance. Refusing to break off an attack until the foe is slain. Wandering between me and the bandit I'm trying to incinerate. _Standing in doorways like an unassailable bastion._ So… when dear Lydia has taken it upon herself to confine me to a room by standing in the doorway, how might I convince her to budge?


How much can my follower carry?

Basically, I want to dump everything on my follower as I'm traveling around to free up my own inventory space. I want to know how much he/she can carry. Is it a mirror of my own weight limit? Are there any limitations as to what kind of items he/she can hold? Can I buff his/her carrying capacity with armor or other items?


Can you no longer sell mastered items in Infinity Blade 2?

In the first game, you could sell any item that wasn't equipped, including mastered items. Which made a lot of sense, as you'd use an item until you mastered it, earning a skill point, and then sell it and apply the money to a better weapon. In the new game, I don't seem to have the option to sell a mastered item. That seems like a strange strategic change - it means when an item is near mastery, you need to decide if you want to keep it till mastered for a point, or sell it for gold. Is that really the case? It would seem to create annoying dilemmas. If you wind up with an incredibly valuable item, like the infinity blade, it's basically crazy not to sell it right before it's mastered. If you master it, you trade a huge money opportunity for one point. But in the old game, I could keep it for its abilities, and use it, knowing I could sell it later if I want to. Am I missing something? UPDATE: This may be a more specific version of this question, but I'm not sure.


No online survival mode games for MW3?

When I try and `Find Match` on Modern Warfare 3 Survival Mode, it keeps searching but never finds anyone. Has anyone else experienced this? Why is this?


In nms_ransack, we keep getting infected, what is the cause!

In NMS_Ransack, there is a message in the bathroom of the grocery store stating clearly: Water infects people. I constantly get infected although i'm not bitten at all, i'm a good player and don't get much damage at all most of the time, but on this stage, i keep dying due to infections that occur out of the blue. Can anyone give a clear explanation of what is going on in this stage, which water is doing that infection and where, i haven't been able to find a clear concise answer to this question anywhere on the web!


Can't download Marketplace games to US Xbox in foreign country (non-US)

I have a Xbox 360 slim from the US and recently I bought FIFA 13 from the Marketplace in South America (Ecuador) and then I downloaded it. At 70% of the download completed, a notification shows up on the bottom that says "Can't Download FIFA 13". I tried again and the same thing happens. Is there any way to download FIFA 13 from the Marketplace in a foreign country?


Block Chance VS Mitigation

Everquest 2 level 95 Berserker here and I dont know what to use! Do I opt for Block Chance gear, Mitigation gear, or a mix of both? (if both: what is ideal?) I am attempting to create a build that will benefit my team in high-end heroic and raid level dungeons, but I am not certain which of these stats will contribute more to my longevity, making the healers' job easier. If anyone could enlighten me on what is best, or perhaps the mathematical formula used to determine the outcome of these stats in damage calculation, I would very much appreciate it!


What is the name of the texture pack featured in "20 Things You Didn't Know About Minecraft"?

I saw a video by marosells, "20 Things You Didn't Know About Minecraft", and I've been looking for the name of the texture pack used in it since then: it's like the regular texture pack, but way improved. What is the name of the texture pack?


How much experience is needed for each level?

I've made a list of data I've collected from my own saves, if anyone is less lazy or more smarter than me to figure out the pattern:               LVL  |  Experience     -----+-------------     27   |      33,075     29   |      37,375     30   |      38,927     30   |      39,277     32   |      42,527     33   |      43,517     47   |      75,728     50   |      83,343     54   |      92,793     55   |      94,693      55   |      95,693      Does anyone know this? Does such a list exist? I've searched everywhere. [edit: 09_26_12] thanks for scouring the internet over to the mass effect wiki for the original ME advancement system. here's how it works in the sequel:               Level  |  XP Needed  |  Shep TP* |  Squad TP**†     -------+-------------+-----------+-----------         1  |        N/A  |        2  |         1         2  |       1000  |        4  |         3         3  |       2000  |        6  |         5         4  |       3000  |        8  |         7         5  |       4000  |       10  |         9         6  |       5000  |       12  |         9         7  |       6000  |       14  |        11         8  |       7000  |       16  |        11         9  |       8000  |       18  |        13        10  |       9000  |       20  |        13        11  |     10,000  |       22  |        15        12  |     11,000  |       24  |        15        13  |     12,000  |       26  |        17        14  |     13,000  |       28  |        17        15  |     14,000  |       30  |        19        16  |     15,000  |       32  |        19        17  |     16,000  |       34  |        21        18  |     17,000  |       36  |        21        19  |     18,000  |       38  |        23        20  |     19,000  |       40  |        23        21  |     20,000  |       41  |        24        22  |     21,000  |       42  |        24        23  |     22,000  |       43  |        25        24  |     23,000  |       44  |        25        25  |     24,000  |       45  |        26        26  |     25,000  |       46  |        26        27  |     26,000  |       47  |        27        28  |     27,000  |       48  |        27        29  |     28,000  |       49  |        28        30  |     29,000  |       50  |        29          *  additional point earned w/ Shep bonus power     ** additional point earned per loyalty power      †  Miranda & Jacob: 31; Liara: 29;      can we go for third time's a charm and get the ME3 chart? I'll try to devise an algorithm from the data I've collected.


Do Multiplayer Teams Share Social Polices and Wonder Bonuses?

Although this may be a simple yes/no question if you can elaborate on the wonder bonuses it would be most appreciated. Just to clarify "share social polices" means if I unlock "Honor" does my friend unlock it as well or maybe is it only the individual policies that are shared like "discipline" (+10% Combat strength when adjacent a friendly unit).


Best dialogue options during citadel departure speech?

In _Mass Effect_ when Shepard takes over the _Normandy_ and they prepare to leave the Citadel, Shepard can give a long speech. What are the dialogue options that yield the most Paragon and Renegade points respectively?


How do I bash with a shield?

How do I bash with a shield in Skyrim? My right mouse button puts up my shield, but I can't find a key or method of using it to BASH an opponent. How do I accomplish this?


Are DS/DSi flash cards compatible with the 3DS and 3DS XL?

I love to play emulated SNES games in my DSi XL, using an Acekard 2i. I'm about to buy a 3DS XL and I need to know if it will suffice all my emulation needs. Thanks.


How do I redirect these water currents to get my loot?

I've created a mob trap using a canal and lava. The trap works fine, and I'm getting lots of mobs into it. I am trying to automatically flow the loot via water into a different section of the trap. Here's the problem - while creating the water flow, I accidentally modified the water currents. Now the loot sometimes gets stuck in a part of the trap. If the loot is in any other part of the trap, it flows down perfectly. Have a look at this image to see what I mean: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bPNLp.png) In the second image you'll see how there's a weird 'waterfall current' created. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BRcOH.png) How do I fix this? :(


Minecraft Server won't open

I've downloaded both the 1.7.2's for the game itself and the multiplayer server. When I click on minecraft_server.1.7.2 the application won't even open, it'll load up logs but nothing else, it won't bring the minecraft server page up. I have also tried running it in admin mode, nothing changed. What am I doing wrong? ![server screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VpBVb.jpg) This is what I'm trying to open but when I click on the application it won't even load, it'll just bring up logs. It won't load world, banned-ips, banned- players, ops, server, or white-list.


How can you get your spouse to undress?

How can you get your spouse to undress or sit on the porch with you etc. ?


Where can i find a golden chocobo? Available in gold saucer?

I started playing ff7 because of a friend and he said i need a golden chocoboo to get a materia. Where can i find it? Is it expensive? Can i also use it in the gold saucer?


Turning a profit by mass-producing certain smithed items in TESV: Skyrim

I'd like to know if it is possible to turn a profit by creating weapons and armours and then selling them, or if the item simply is worth the sum of all it's ingredients? Quite a few games I play other than Skyrim are like this.


How do I disable the "autosave warning screen" when I start a game?

Whenever I start a game on PS3 I get a warning screen (something about not turning it off when it saving or something). Is there any way to turn it off without losing access to multi-player? maybe some software/hardware hacks? It annoys me, because first I have to click ok on it, then I have to wait for game to load and click start, etc.


What do the new blue and orange symbols mean in the multiplayer lobby?

I've noticed some new additions to the UI in the multiplayer lobby since the last patch (pictured below). Instead of just showing a player's N7 rating, it sometimes cycles through two other numbers. What do they mean? ![Screenshot showing the blue symbol](http://i.stack.imgur.com/S6cUn.png) ![Screenshot showing the orange symbol](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iu0VH.png)


How do I know if an NPC is hostile?

When I see an NPC from a distance I'm uncertain of whether or not they will attack me on sight. What I've done up until now is save the game, go up to them, and if they're hostile I'll re-load my save and kill them using a bow. Is there anyway to know if an NPC is hostile from a distance?


Where's this "Unit Analysis View"?

When I finish an autopsy, the research report ends with > We may be able to gain further insight into this creature's unique abilities > in combat if another specimen is targeted in the field in the Unit Analysis > View. Where is this view? Is it something available at my base or only in combat?


Will killing animals ruin achievements?

Can I kill animals, such as the dogs, and still get the achievements? I'm looking at one achievement that says I can kill "no one". I'm not sure if that includes the animals or not.


How can I take screenshots of Need For Speed: Undercover?

I have the Steam "edition" of Undercover and it has the quite annoying feature of not playing very nice with screenshotting. Since Steam actually launches some sort of launcher ( _sigh_ ) that then quits, the overlay doesn't work (and so doesn't F12); also, when I try and press PrtScr, what I get instead is: ![a black window](http://i.stack.imgur.com/roH3A.png) Is there any non-external non-photo-mode way of taking screenshots of this game?


Nether Wart farming in Minecraft 1.0?

With the new potion brewing system in Minecraft, I thought I'd set up a farm for Nether Warts, but there seems to be a logistics problem here. If I plant 1 Nether Wart on some soul sand, and then later harvest it, I get 1 back. In other words, there appears to be no way to actually _farm_ these. Is this correct? I have to hunt down strongholds and find fresh sources for them, which I use up when I harvest, and then I have to hunt some more? Or is there something I'm missing here, some trick to get more than 1 wart out of 1 plant?


Does choosing "suicide" from the pause menu make your team lose a ticket?

I've been wondering if I can choose to suicide from the game menu without hurting my team, but too nervous to try it. Occasionally I'll find myself super far from the action, or regret that I picked the wrong class, and I want to suicide to fix the issue quickly. Am I right to avoid that and play out the life?


Where can I find an explanation of the various details on vehicle HUDs?

All of the different vehicles have complicated HUDs that provide all sorts of useful information. Some of this information I've been able to discover through trial and error (i.e. gun position in the rectangle at the bottom of the attack helicopter gunner view), but a lot of the other HUD details are lost on me. I hear that you can see jet altitude, but I haven't been able to determine which number on the HUD corresponds to it. Am I wrong in assuming that there might be useful data in vehicle HUDs, if I was able to read it? Has anyone done a useful guide on what info the HUDs display?


How can I install Diablo 3 if I use FileVault?

The official FAQ says that FileVault and FileVault2 are incompatible with Diablo 3. How can I install Diablo 3 on my Mac if my harddrive uses FileVault?


Can I increase difficulty and drops through a command?

In Diablo 2, if you wanted a higher difficulty in single player, you could type `/players 8` to make the game scale the difficulty, experience, and drops to what it'd be if there were 8 players in game. Does Diablo 3 have an equivalent? I was not able to find anything in the D3 FAQ, so I would suspect it does not. Are there any methods for increasing the difficulty/exp/drops other than playing at a higher difficulty level?


Why does Condemned only have 970 unlockable achievement points?

I just finished playing through the first **Condemned** game on the Xbox 360 and was hoping to go back and max out the achievements. I noticed that for some reason it only has a total of 970 points rather than the normal 1000 for games released on a disk. What is the reason for this? Was this before Microsoft had achievement standards? Were there achievements removed at some point?


How do Steam Workshop mods and Nexus mods interact?

All of my mods so far are on the Steam Workshop, but there are a few on Nexus that look to be quite useful. My question before I dive in is are there any potential problems that I need to be aware of mixing and matching mods from different sources? And if I use Nexus Mod Manager to manage the mods from Nexus, will I have problems with my subscriptions from Steam Workshop?


Can you run out of moves in Bejeweled Blitz?

I've wondered this for a while, but it never came up until just now. If you're playing Bejeweled Blitz, is it possible to run out of moves? I _think_ I just did (hint button didn't reveal anything), but I'm not certain. In normal Bejeweled games, running out of moves either ends the game or gets you a newly-scrambled board. In Blitz, if you can, and you do, what happens?


The Secret World Combat Table

In comparison to other games the combat table in the Secret World seems to differ in many ways. So far it appears to be built up of the following possible outcomes to each attack:   * Evade (miss)   * Block   * Glancing   * Hit   * Critical Hit   * Penetrative Hit However, I've also seen instances of multiple of these effects that I would not expect to see together occur, for example a "Glancing Penetration" or a "Critical Block" which do not seem to make sense. Has anybody else put any thought into the way the combat table in the Secret World works and if so do we have any ideas on this yet?


Why does my Civilization 5 Demo crash around turn 12? I use Windows 7

I'm trying to play the demo of Civilization 5, but I've twice now had the game crash at around turn 12. What can I do to resolve this? **Computer:**   * Windows 7 64 bit   * Core 2 Quad   * 8 GB Memory   * NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS **Game:**   * Running in _recommended_ direct x 10/11 mode.   * Downloaded from steam.


Getting 4 top elemental fusion spells with Ultimate personae?

I like always having access to the top 4 elemental (water, wind, fire, earth) fusions (Vain Splash, Giga Cyclone, Meltdown, Last Quake) without switching personas in Persona 2 Eternal Punishment. What spell cards do I need to use to have all of these fusions available with the Ultimate persona set (Artemis, Astria, Hyperion, Prometheus, Apollo)?


Minecraft Spawner GUI

Well, I got the mod Spawner GUI and it's pretty cool, but I noticed it will only let you change the spawner in creative mode and NOT survival, Is there any way I can configure this? Please let me know!


Do EVs take immediate effect?

I've read a lot about EV training, and from what I understand, every 4 EV points will give you 1 stat point from the EV (say, 4 EV points in Speed will give me 1 Speed stat point when I level up). Let's say I have a level 70 Gyarados, feed him all the EV-resetting berries, then battle lots of level 4 Poochyena or some other Pokémon to raise my Attack EVs. Of course, even if I max out his Attack EVs, he won't be able to level up with that little amount of EXP, so when he does finally level up, will I see `HP + 3, Attack + 65, etc.` or something?


Which elements combine to form new elements in Magicka?

So I've been playing Magicka for a few days now (and haven't experienced most of the bugs that everyone else is), and I'm curious to know what element combinations people have found so far, e.g. Water+Fire=Steam, Water+Cold=Ice, etc. Note: I'm not looking for your super-awesome-high-damage-spell-combo (though there are some pretty cool ones, that seems a bit subjective), just elements that combine together on the spellbar rather than remaining separate.


What are some good Terran counters to Hydralisks?

I was surprised how strong Hydralisks are against siege tanks - TeamLiquid tells me that tanks are actually strong against Hydras. But why? Tanks do 35 damage (+splash) in siege mode to hydras. But their rate of fire is very low. Thor isn't any worse, and also provide air protection. Marines (with Medivacs) should work even better. So questions is:   1. What is really good counter to hydras?   2. If tanks, then how to use them properly? **Edit:** (after Tzenes's answer) Pure hydras are rare, usually if you go pure marines eventually you will get Banelings. So you could use some marines, but don't think a lot of them is very good, only if you are able to make them in unexpected manner. Regarding tanks: shouldn't Thors be much better than tanks against Hydras? They are almost twice more expensive (300/200 against 150/125) and has a little bit longer cooldown (1.28 against 1.04), but has 2.5 times more HP (400 against 160), 60 ground damage against 15 (in normal mode) and provide good anti-air. It is even better if you consider splash damage in siege mode too. What do you think of that?


How is Fight For Your Life time determined?

The teammate revive timer appears to move faster than usual sometimes. Am I imagining this?How does the bleed-out/revive/cripple time change, and what affects it? Does it quicken with your level/experience? Or when playing in groups outside your ideal level range? The number of co-op players in a game? As a penalty for repeatedly dying? Also, how many seconds is it, and how does that change?


Why should I take showers?

I can go into most bathrooms and stand under the shower-head and turn it on. Is there some purpose or benefit to taking a shower?


Forza 4 racing weak vs strong cars like in Forza 3

in Forza 3 it was possible to tune out a car to ridiculous levels of performance (like 400 hp Mazda 2 - class A) and still race against class F AI opponents in some events. It was fun as I was also able to take Dodge Ram and harass the small AI cars, wreck them, crash them and do general evil in a simulator-like game. Unfortunately, I can't find a way to do this in Forza 4 anymore. Is a possibility of having 15 F-class AI cars on track and crushing them with super fast Hummer H1? As far as I have discovered, there isn't a way to race cars with lower classes, except for a handful of mixed-class events. Should I go back to having fun in Forza 3 or is there a way to do this in Forza 4?


How do you unlock Phantom Trainee assignment?

Today I have noticed that you can unlock the assignment Phantom Trainee. I presume this is along the lines of this question about the Phantom Prospect assignment. How do I start this assignment (as it still has a `?` on it) and what is required to complete it? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zZ9Ht.png)


Making mutations on "Mighty Morphin'" mission

The directions in this quest ("Mighty Morphin'") are really poor. I'm stuck on "injecting pods" at the waypoint area, but there is nothing to interact with. I saw videos online of fighting "mutated badass" varkids, but they aren't in this area, and the varkids in other areas just die. I don't see any pods. What do I need to do to collect this garbage for Hammerlock? (And, specifically, how can I make varkids mutate?)


Can Gladiators synthesize stuff?

Can I synthesize stuff if I'm a Gladiator? If so, how?


How do I get enough Great Works for Radio Free Europe?

![Picture of achievement](http://i.stack.imgur.com/G7QJZ.png) I already won a Space Victory, but made a save game. I am very late into the game and have already digged out all hidden (I have the Explorer Social Policy) and all visible heritage sites with archaeologists. My cities are made for great people generation and have a lot of culture, but yet, I have only 6 out of 10 Songs (Great Works required for the Broadcast Towers). Is there any way to salvage this game to get this achievement? What are my options to get more musicians?


Is there a gnome Phase 2?

In South Park: The Stick of Truth, a quest to retrieve underwear to make up for brutally murdering underwear gnomes is called Phase 1. Is there a Phase 2? I've finished the game and never saw one.


Confused by icons while trying to build walls

I'm playing in DF2010 for 3 or 4 days. Read a lot at DF's wiki. Now I'm prepairing for the 1st attackers. I'm gonna build a tower with underground way to it. So I need to understad clearly, how to build walls. Sometimes I need to build wall inside my fortress. But I still don't get meaning of all the icons. http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Tilesets hadn't help a much. Now I'm very confused of these three of them. They all are in places, where I wanted to build walls. ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rFsJC.png) — ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zIN1d.png) — seems to be the constructed normal wall from shale (the only stone I have now) ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oEkIX.png) — ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/o2a2c.png) — but what are these? if they are unfinished yet walls, why do they have different view, and why `Pillar` and `Wall`, if they both must be walls? What are these two?


Is the Runed Lexicon of any use or value after completing Discerning the Transmundane

I gave the runed lexicon to Septimus Signus, after Hermaeus Mora killed him I took back the runed lexicon. Is there any point or use for keeping this item, other than some slight sentimental value?


What is the best way to get the x Blitz achievements?

Anyone got these achievements for all difficulties? As the title says, what is the best way to defeat an AI in under five minutes?


I just got "Blessing of Talos", but I don't know what it really gives me. where can I find that information in the game? I would like to know what this blessing does as well as others that I might encounter. What do blessings do in Skyrim, and where can I find them?


How do I unlock the Tesla in Forza 4?

I saw a video that the Tesla is in Forza 4, but I have no Idea how to unlock it. Does anyone know what to do to unlock the Tesla?


Do hired thugs only attack once?

I admit it, I killed a "battle-born" in Whiterun and now have a bounty. That is fine with me. What I want to know is after the first attack of hired thugs, can I expect more attacks? If so, will I have to deal with them the whole game?


Where can I find the lexicon machine for "Discerning the Transmundane"?

I'm on the quest _Discerning the Transmundane_ , but I can't find the room with the lexicon machine. In Blackreach, I've found the Debate Hall, Silent Ruin, Halls of Rumination, and War Quarters, but haven't found it yet. I've been running around this place for over an hour now! Where, in relation to the giant golden globe, can I find the machine?


Will killing a Little Sister change the game's ending?

I accidentally harvested a Little Sister, but it had been so long since my last save that I didn't want to reload, and just kept playing. Now I've found out that apparently the game's ending changes depending on whether you harvest or rescue the Little Sisters. Will one accidental kill ruin my chances at the "good" ending? I tried to Google this, and the various answers out there are about 50/50 "Even a single kill will change the ending" or "You have to kill at least two or three before anything changes." Because of that, I'd appreciate some kind of source for the answer if possible. ETA: I got the good ending despite killing one little sister on the PC version of the game.


How can I play the Stop it Slender workshop?

I've just made an account on steam, and subscribed to Garry's Mod, which said once I subscribed, the game would download immediately. Nothing happened. Do I need to buy Garry's mod or something? I thought this was a free game, I don't understand. Please help.


How do you open the locked door in the whirlpool room?

In the Bloodshot Stronghold area, there is a whirlpool room. To your immediate left as you enter the room there is a locked door. How do you open the door? Possible spoiler in the image of the door (my current quest) and my current progress in the spoiler tag below. > I have gone through the stronghold and Roland was just taken away. I > defeated the robots in the immediate area that aggro'd me but I did not > enter that last section. I backtracked to here thinking it may have opened > it, but nadda. I also opened the cell doors and turned off the electricity > in front of the one chest. ![img](http://i.imgur.com/NKLF3.jpg) In the image above you see the path you walk down to stand in front of the whirlpool and the door on the left (as you face the whirlpool)


How do I get the max bonus money for the cases

At the bottom left hand corner of each case is a max bonus dollar amount. How do I get that money?? It always seems to be ten times what the case actually pays does anyone have a good suggestion? I seem to spend all of my money on tools and I need some furniture lol


Can one get "more" practice games?

A question here reminded me that I've been playing on Normal speed instead of Faster during the Practice games I've been playing. I'd like to instead practice at the more oft used speed of Faster in preparation for actual games. So, can one get "more" practice games?


Does using a Power-attack while sneaking increase your chances of being detected?

According to the Skyrim Wiki, "daggers are silent, meaning that enemies are not alerted to your dagger swings, even missed ones." However, there is generally a sound (grunt or guttural throat noise) to go along with a power attack animation. Is this noise just for effect (like the passive spell-in-hand glow) or is the sound audible by potential victims/enemies?


Is there a way to bring down the Dark Brotherhood?

Is there a way to bring down the Dark Brotherhood in its own quest-line? If so, how would I start it? I want to play the game from a completionist's approach trying to finish _all_ the quests, but I don't necessarily want to be a murderer. I am a thief already for the lack of choice concerning the Thieves Guild in Riften, so I hope the game doesn't force me to become a murderer as well.


What determines what races a slaver can provide?

When encountering a slaver ship, you have a couple of options to acquire a new crew member. You can buy slaves, fight to receive a slave as a bribe, or kill the slaver crew to gain your choice of slaves. Is there anything that affects which races are involved, or is it completely random? For example: If I am in an Engi controlled sector, am I more likely to get an Engi from slavers?


How can I counter Tryndamere?

Welcome to League of Legends question of injustice, featuring Tryndamere, the bosses favorite. Recently, and more than once, the random team I was playing with got owned by a less skilled, opposing team, specifically because they had Tryndamere... My problem is that when _my team had no stun_ and Tryndamere seemed unstoppable on late game, he even started the fight(along only 3 companions), killed 2 and left spinning, alive. How do you counter that?


Can I single-fire a Dahl sniper rifle or cancel burst fire?

I've got an awesome sniper rifle with a great rate of fire and good damage. It's perfect except it's Dahl; it fires in a 5 round burst when I'm zoomed in. This is extremely unnecessary and burns my ammo very quickly. Can I fire less shots with a Dahl gun or am I doomed to burst fire sadness?


What to train in Ultima 7

I'm wondering if it is worth it to train combat and magic in Ultima 7. As far as I understand they are derived from dexterity and intelligence. Should I only train dex, int and strength or is there a multiplier involved that makes combat and magic worth it? I would also really like to know what stats are the most effective for melee and ranged fighters.


Expieriencing Block\Tick Lag

I entered a new game in hardcore mode and when I tried to mine wood, it took a long time to actually drop the item. It would spawn back and take FOREVER to drop. How do you fix it?


How do you get the 'Renaissance Man' achievement?

Wondering how to obtain this achievement. > Clear a stage by building all types and all levels of towers. I understand what it says but I've tried what I have interpreted it is asking me to do. If anyone has a videos or an explanation of how to do this it would be much appreciated.


Is it possible to re-name crew-members in-game?

I know it's possible to re-name your starting crew at the hangar, but I can't seem to find any way to do this once I'm in-game. I prefer to give my crew custom names since it's easier for me to remember the jobs I've assigned each of them (i.e. pilot, shield operator, et cetera). Is it possible to re-name crew-members outside of the hanger, and if so, how?


Where are the secret holiday gifts needed for the Winter Secrets achievement?

Recently, Trine was updated with a new achievement that involves finding Christmas gifts: > Find the Academic, Bony and Crystalline holiday secret gifts. The description seems to be a hint to the levels they appear in. Makes me think Academy Hallways, Crypt of the Damned and Crystal Caves. Where exactly are those presents?


Best methods of pissing off other civilizations?

What are the best methods of pissing off other civilisations? I know going to war against them is probably one of the most effective ways of damaging your relationship with other civs, but I was also looking for none lethal methods too. Denouncing them, asking them to stop settling cities near you and asking them to stop spying on you all seems to upset them, but by how much? And which is the most effective (or damaging, depending on your point of view)? Is there anything else I can do, short of declaring war, to upset and provoke other civilizations? I am hoping to upset all the civilizations so much, that they all join forces and declare war against me. I am guessing this might be difficult to achieve, especially as some civilizations will respond to your action in different ways, but anything that gets me close to this goal would be great.


How to increase Steam account inventory

Recently I created a Steam account, purchased a $1 bundle from https://www.humblebundle.com, and activated the games in this new account. However, this new account only consists of 120 slots. If I'm not mistaken, a regular account should have 720 slots. So my question is, how can I increase the inventory slots? When I try to retrieve my profile info using the API (http://api.steampowered.com/IEconItems_570/GetPlayerItems/v0001/?SteamID=) it shows this:               {     "result": {         "status": 1,         "num_backpack_slots": 120,         "items": [              ]          }     }


What do the pressure plates at the Sky Haven Temple entrance do?

There are 5 pressure plates at the entrance to Sky Haven Temple. What do they do? When I step on them nothing seems to happen. ![pressure plates](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MNdXE.jpg) ![pressure plates location](http://i.stack.imgur.com/D8p7u.jpg)


What happens when Ryo spends all his money before trying to buy the ticket?

On Disc 2 of Shenmue, Ryo tries to get a ticket to Hong Kong. Because Ryo has not enough money, Fuku-san gives his piggy bank savings to Ryo. Ryo is now able to buy a boat ticket (¥69000) at the Asia Travel Company. **What happens if Ryo spends all his money (including Fuku-san’s savings) for toy capsules _before_ buying this ticket?** Would you have to earn it back the hard way before the story can progress?   * I guess working at the harbor isn’t possible yet (or is it?).    * Ine-san gives you ¥500 each day. It would take 138 days. Not possible, because you’d be game over beforehand.   * Slot machines. As far as I read, you can’t make money here (you can only get tokens and items). Any other ways to earn money at this point?


Are any of the Silent Hill Games related ? No Spoilers please

I was a huge fan of Silent Hill 1 + 2 but simply never got round to playing any of the others ... I was wondering if any of the games after 1+2 had connected storylines or characters ? (seeing as there are 8? games now ive found it hard to keep track of everything thats going on in the world of Silent Hill)


Do monsters spawn in unlit caves?

I'm new to Minecraft and I want to go mining, but I don't want to encounter any monsters. Basically, I'm searching for Iron so I can make buckets, armour and swords. If I lit a whole cave with torches, would they still spawn? Can you explain what goes on in these caves?


Can friends see how many people are in my party?

Can people on your friend's list see how many people you are currently partied with? Mainly wondering if they can tell when a game is full or when there is an open slot (not that I would ever avoid any of my wonderful under leveled/geared friends). What about in a game versus while waiting in the menus?


Exploring Ghost Recon maps offline

Is there a way to explore Ghost Recon Phantom maps offline?


What penalty is there for dying in the original Diablo?

Title says it all. Is their any penalty for dying in the original Diablo (monetary, experience or otherwise)?


Where can I find an Attrazione?

This car is supposedly the fastest in the game. Does it have any dedicated spawn locations, or are they completely random? Where are the best places in which to find an Attrazione?


What are the minipets available from the Wintersday Event?

I see that the Gem Store has the Toy Ventari minipet for 350 gems. Are there any other new minipets and how are they obtained?


What time of day are games released on the 3DS eshop?

It's technically the release day for Pokemon Battle Trozei, seeing as it is after midnight where I am. I went to the eshop, however, and while I can find the game and view its details, I can't actually purchase it yet. That makes me wonder - is there a specific time of day after which games that are due to release on the eshop for that particular day will release?


How to play COD: BO & COD: BO2 again with higher difficulty level?

I completed the game, a while ago, on the easiest setting. Now, how do I play again at a higher setting. I don't see it in the menu. I really want to try with regular. I mean this mainly for CODBO2. Does it appear if I try it on a different memory slot?


Is there an alternative way to pass level 4?

I've found the 4th level of eversion quite frustrating, mostly due to the giant hands. In the middle of the level there's this tricky part: ![jump](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZXQ5Y.png) I'm trying to do the jump to reach the platform on the right, but I usually end up hitting the hand in the point indicated. Is there a less painful way to pass this part? Alternatively, is there a jumping trick to make it easier?


Can I back up cartridge/retail versions of 3DS games?

Is it possible to back-up a cartridge version of a 3DS game (or one sold in retail)?


Can the Vita menu be navigated with the right analog stick?

I'm trying to ascertain as to whether my right analog stick is broken. It doesn't function in the Vita's main menu but it appears to work fine in Uncharted: Golden Abyss.


How does the Drift scoring work?

I have noticed that if you make a mistake during your drift events, such as spinning, off-track or collision your sector turns red. What does this mean? Will this score still be added to your points total? Also, what do the stars represent? Is this the quality of the drift?


Intercept from different bases possible in X-Com Enemy Unknown?

I tried to intercept some UFO in Asia. It got away. I didn't have any other Interceptor in Asia, but the UFO was flying to Europe where I had two more. Is there any way to send the Interceptors from Europe after the UFO which was originally spotted in Asia?


Is portal-burnout only player-specific or global?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  When a portal is burned out, is it burned out for everyone? When a portal reports burn-out, is this only for me, or will other players (regardless of faction) be locked out as well? (No one around to do experiments at the moment.)


In LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, why are all the gold cauldrons closed after finishing game?

After finishing the story all the gold cauldrons (which contains Polyjuice Potion) are locked and without it some areas are unavailable. How do I fix that?


Do I get free DLCs for Battlefield 4 if I am a premium user?

I'm planning to buy Battlefield 4 on PS3. I'm aware that I get early access to the DLCs, but do they come for free then?


Does the light from Dawnbreaker affect sneaking?

Does the light that emits from the Deadric artifact dawnbreaker help enemies to see you like the light from spells and torches do?


Where in the Zelda timeline does Skyward Sword fit?

I thought I read somewhere that Skyward Sword was to be the first Zelda game in the timeline, but now I can't find that source. Is there any indication where Skyward Sword fits in the timeline?


How do I stretch a lower screen resolution in Dead Space 3?

Normally when I set a resolution below my actual screen resolution in a game, it stretches to fill the entire screen area, especially if the new resolution is also widescreen. However, DS3 scales the view to a smaller portion of the screen no matter what I do. Has anybody had this experience? If so, is there a known fix?


How can you train for blind hooks with Pudge

I have witnessed a few games where a Pudge would manage to hit a non negligible numbers of blind hooks. At first I thought it was a bit of luck but then I noticed some players are quite good at blind hooking. A few players seem to be able to guess that a player will hide behind a tower waiting for reinforcements for example. Are there spots to hide/hook or things to do to consistently hit with blind hooks ?


What makes a Wither Skeleton spawn?

What conditions are necessary for a Wither Skeleton to spawn naturally, and can I manipulate those conditions to increase the chance of them spawning? I want to make a Wither Skeleton spawning pad in the Nether but I'm having trouble finding Wither Skeletons. I've only heard that they spawn in Nether Fortresses.


Is there any purpose to the golden orbs that you can collect during loading screens?

Whilst playing episode 1 and some of episode 2 of the tyranny of King Washington DLC for Assassins Creed 3 I have been relentlessly collecting what I assume to be apples of Eden during the loading screens. Is there any purpose to this or is it just to kill time while waiting for the game to load?


Is there a hidden significance of the PS3 loading screen / background?

According to the below, the PS2 loading menu changed based on the number of and duration of games played. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/erUt5.png) Is there anything similar for the PS3?


What's the secret in the infinite purple room?

There's a secret I've had trouble finding in the purple infinite room with a waterfall : ![Infinite room on the map](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8HEza.png) I've tried looking in first person on every floor and wall but haven't found any instruction. Could someone give us a hint, or an answer in spoiler tags?


Are Spore crawlers detectors when unburrowed?

I haven't taken notice yet, but while spine crawlers are unburrowed, do they still count as detectors? Or must they be burrowed?


Is there a predictable movement pattern for deer and elk?

While trying to take down deer or elk in the wild with a bow, failing to take them down in one shot or missing entirely will send them into flee mode. When this happens, I've noticed that it's nearly impossible to hit them due to their seemingly sporadic movement patterns. However, after studying these patterns in the hopes of being able to better anticipate their movements, it almost appears as though there is some cheap AI that's actually working against me while I aim. When I have the bow aimed directly at them, they start moving side to side randomly as if they know they're right in the crosshairs. If I calculate their trajectory and aim just ahead of where I anticipate them to be by the time my arrow actually gets there, I swear they either stop dead in their tracks or slow down as if to purposely throw off my trajectory calculations. I then aim directly at them, but they take off again. And once they start running, it seems as though they will run for miles before they stop to graze casually again. It's so frustrating. So is there some pattern to their movement speeds that will make them more predictable once they become frenzied?


Freelook using Xbox 360 Controller on PC?

I've been configuring my Xbox 360 controller to use for flying jets in BF3 for PC, and it works great except for one shortcoming. I bound the buttons to be the same as the 360 controls (Down on the dpad to enter freelook, right stick to move around), but the looking motion is _very_ slow. **Is there a way to set up freelook to move at a useful rate using this setup?** Here's a video of me trying to freelook with the right thumbstick pushed as far as it will go:


How do I resolve this desync issue?

Ever since 1.04 came out, I've managed to desync the game twice. I'm not 100% sure what I did to cause it in the first place, but when it happens, it looks like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iauAN.png) Symptoms include:   * Unable to die. The damage I take is fairly significant, but my life never hits 0. I don't die.   * Unable to move. This is like the previous de-sync issue, where you'd rubberband once you got a certain distance away from the de-sync point, and then you'd be fine. But now, the distance is point blank, and moving away doesn't resolve the issue. So it looks like massive stutter when I move.   * Can't be seen. I'm entirely invisible. Anything that effects me shows the various effects where I'm supposed to be, but I can't see myself at all. I still take damage normally, though.   * Can't attack. Shift-clicking does nothing, attacking anything that's close enough to hit does no damage.   * Can't use special abilities. It's like it doesn't register that I'm using special abilities.   * Can't use Town Portal. Same as special abilities; it's like it doesn't register at all.   * Buffs continue to countdown. I can't refresh them (see special abilities above), but they continue to count down as usual. My usual fix for desyncing is to move far enough away from the point to allow the server to resync me. But, I can't move at all; the rubberbanding just dumps me right back, without resyncing properly. In those cases, I use Dashing Strike to fix the issue. But special abilities are out entirely, too. The only way I know of to fix this is to leave my game. This is not really fun, as I'll lose my valor stacks when I do so. If anyone has a technique or way to resolve this that doesn't involve leaving the game, please let me know.


Is this information about Caius revealed/hinted during the game?

Recently, I was directed to this Wikia page about Caius Ballad: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Caius_Ballad#Story Some of the info there was clearly presented in the game. But there are some rather detailed things that I don't remember ever seeing in the game. Perhaps these details are indeed hinted during the game, so I will point some out from that page:   * The fact that Caius once fought against a very powerful warrior of the Farseers, who then sacrificed himself at the arrival of an enemy army to save Yeul and then Caius took his last name 'Ballad'   * "To protect Yeul himself, Caius performed an incarnate summon to destroy the enemy forces" - I mean, we do know he can transform into bahamut, but I don't remember anyone ever mentioning an "incarnate summon" spell performed by Caius or anything. So, are those facts hinted somewhere at all in the game, or is there an external source about this? Where?


How is this supposed to be the secret ending?

This video: is titled "second Secret ending". I got this ending in the game (you just travel to Valhalla after finishing the main quest). But I was told that you have to collect the 160 fragments to watch the secret ending. And I definitely haven't done that. So how come I got it?


In Wurm Online, what's the best way to get your Fight Skill up to 20?

Use what weapons? Use enchants? Use practice dummies? Use help from more advanced fighters? What else can I do to improve my Fight Skill?


What is the single tile trash can trick in Dwarf Fortress?

> **Related:**   >  How do I collect rocks in Dwarf Fortress I've heard of a technique for dealing with the large amounts of stone is something about a single tile being a trash can for everything. How does this work?


What is the range on singularity grenades?

I just picked up my first singularity grenade that pulls enemies in before blowing up ! [ it's amazing ] I have tried testing how close they have to be to enemies to pull them in, but haven't had any conclusive results (either the grenades ended up right on top of them or too far away) What is the max range on singularity grenades to pull enemies in? (Not blast radius)


How do I change track direction?

I want to make an automatic railroad. When I stand on a pressure plate I want a cart to arrive within a few seconds. To do this I have setup a self resetting booster. At the end of the booster I have a pressure plate with redstone wire to change the track direction. However once the redstone changes the initial track direction it never goes back once I step off the pressure plate. (See below) ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ngYQp.png) Am I doing something wrong? Is this happening because of the South-West rule?


How do you film your DS screen?

I've seen lots of gameplays where they are filming just the DS screen, **picture below** , How? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aTV22.jpg)


Are there any racing wheels that support both XBOX 360 and PS3?

I swear I came across one that did a couple years ago (had some kind of weird dongle that would allow it to work on pretty much everything), but I could be thinking of something else. I'd rather not have to buy two different wheels...


When should I use an Orb of Scouring?

> Removes all properties from an item. Right click this item then left click > on a magic, rare or unique item to apply it. ![Orb of Scouring](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fxg3k.png) What's the idea ? What would be a practical use of that ? I don't really see when such a thing could be useful...


How to Display Your Guild Emblem? (Guild Armorer)

After researching the 'Guild Armor Contract' and 'Guild Emblem Template', you're presented with the option of purchasing Guild Armor as shown below: NOTE: This particular vendor is located in WvW spawn location. ![Such as this vendor on the WvW Battlegrounds](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JNP86.jpg) Can someone explain how this works? Is it a once-per-armor item? Will it remain with a transmute? etc. Thank you


I only have the bin folder in my .minecraft folder

So I deleted my .minecraft folder thinking, "oh yeah it'll all just Re- Download when i start minecraft up". I was wrong. I looked in my .minecraft folder and all that is in there is the bin folder and the last login file. I have no idea what to do... Can someone help me with this? Just letting you know that I emptied my recycle bin after I deleted it. I also have a premium account and it worked fine for the past year.


How to increase cap in Tiger Woods 08?

I've been playing _Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08_ for a while now. For a while I thought my skills were going up (progressing from amateur to legend), but I noticed that when I got to around **Pro** level that my stats hadn't seemed to have any effect on my gameplay. So I had a look at the stats screen and noticed that I have a yellow line capping me at 10% and what was increasing was my potential. How do I remove the cap or make it increase? I've won a few tournies on the tour so I thought it might go up after winning my first one, then maybe my second one, now I'm on about 7 so I'm guessing that's not it. Any ideas? Its really ruining the gameplay for me. Although the difficulty at having a golfer so technically challenged is actually quite fun.


Are damage over time effects affected by spell vamp?

There are several spells that apply damage over time effects to your opponents, such as Cassiopeia's poisons, Teemo's `Toxic Shot` and his bombs, and so on. Do these effects activate your spell vamp, since they are begun and technically the effect of an ability?


How do trade agreements affect traded items' price and availability?

I'm currently trying to purchase a lot of Steel items from the dwarven caravans to melt. Hence, I've pushed the demands for all items that can be made of steel (minecarts, cages, crafts, etcetera) to the max. This increases prices for the items, as indicated in the trade agreement. However, it doesn't grant that the caravan will actually bring those items, and if it brings, their prices will be inflated by demand and by quality. So, I ask the following (related) questions:   1. Does an increase in demand translate (linearly) to an increase in the dwarven caravan's offer?   2. Does the same increase affect the quality of items offered? If an increase in demand **doesn't** translate directly to an increase in offer, and instead translated to an increase of the current offer of higher- quality items, it would be _economically saner_ to not increase demand.


What Valve games are playable on Linux?

Valve has recently started porting some of their games on Steam to the Linux OS due to their owner's stated distaste for Windows 8 and the company's desire to build their own open console, termed the 'Steam Box'. For reference, here is a list of Valve's games: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/16236/ Which of their games are currently able to be played on Linux natively? Does Valve maintain an accurate list of these somewhere?


Do items in Dota 2 have individual cooldowns?

If I buy 2 Quelling Blades, does that I mean I can hack down trees twice as fast? Similarly, if I buy two Linken's Spheres, can I block two spells?


Diablo 3 Wizard Skills/Build

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Solo Wizard Builds? I have recently switched from Diablo 2 to 3 and the new way the skills evolve is messing with me a little (automatically things unlock on certain levels versus in the past choosing what you want to add levels to). Due to all skills having comparable levels now, it is easier to bounce around in what you wish to use (especially when something weak gets a new rune making it more powerful). My current character is a wizard and I currently like to use Electrocute (to attack multiple enemies), Diamond Skin (otherwise I'd die quickly), and then pretty much any combo of Wave of Force, Hydra, Blizzard, or Meteor. Sometimes I'd throw in the Familiar but never found it very effective. I guess my question is: Is this a good build? and What combo would actually work best? **Either solo or in a group.** I have a lot of trouble comparing the strengths of different attacks since they're all nearly the same level, whereas in d2 you used the same few things the whole time because it's where you put your skill points.


Is the API version different from the client version?

I've downloaded Forge 6.6.0, supposedly for Minecraft 1.4.7, but some mods are complaining about the Forge version being too old even though they are also 1.4.7. I've received a suggestion in chat that says: > A bit late, but in case you haven't found out why that is. You've downloaded > Forge (the API that makes creating mods easier) 6.6.0, ForgeModLoader > 4.7.whatever is the thing that takes all the individual zip files that mods > come in and loads them for you (and various complicated stuff to make sure > it all works). So what exactly am I supposed to do? Is there a difference between the Forge API and the ForgeModLoader? If so, how do I differentiate between the two and install the correct FML?


How do the threat mechanics work in TERA?

I'm used to the somewhat more normal "accumulative" threat in other MMOs, where if there aren't any "1 shot" mechanics, the tank can generally AFK after the first minute or so. EnMasse's TERA seems to work very differently. On my priest, I find myself pulling aggro constantly, even late in the fight. From a Lancer's perspective as well, it seems like they need to stay exposed most of the time (and take a good deal damage) or hit the AoE taunt on CD. It's fairly obvious that this threat mechanism isn't accumulative, but are there any hard rules for how it works?


What triggers a follower's armor progression?

I have noticed that there is an armor progression for each of Kormac (Templar), ![Kormac](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9HWY7.jpg) Lyndon (Scoundrel) ![Lyndon](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nmcip.jpg) and Eirena (Enchantress). ![Eirena](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PW0Mc.jpg) What triggers the progression? Is it purely a visual effect or does it have some purpose beyond eye candy? All images taken from http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Diablo_Wiki


Why worry about CS (creep score)?

If you focus more on kills and objectives you would obtain a ton of gold. So what does a good CS in a game provide?


Game automatically quits when opponent guesses drawing

Draw something is automatically quitting on me. I've already uninstalled and reinstalled it which didn't work. I managed to get it to work again after I deleted the player and they also deleted me and we started an entirely new game, but after 4 turns it started quitting automatically again. Has anyone else encountered this problem or can think of another fix I haven't tried that might work? I'm playing on my Galaxy S3.


Are World of Warcraft quests linear?

I have never played World of Warcraft. The thing is, whenever a new MMO is released, people often give feedback wherein MMOs just copy the WoW formula and slap F2P onto it for quick profits. As I try out these new MMOs, I notice that they all have a linear story, meaning the users are almost always given direct orders as to what to do next. It's not a discover-new-quests-as-you- explore-the-game kind. Since they say that these are just copies of World of Warcraft, I want to know if WoW has linear story progress as well? Most I see is that people complain that the quests are too linear on these new MMOs. If WoW is indeed linear too, how come they aren't complaining about WoW doing that? Can anyone enlighten me please? As much as I'd like to give WoW a try, the installer files are just too big for my puny connection to handle and isn't worth justifying getting especially if I'm just going to check out some minor specifics in the game.


Is it cheaper to buy assembled planes or build them yourself?

At first I assumed building planes as cheaper as the 3 necessary parts cost less than the full cost of the plane. However I've learned that there is a "build" cost and also a cost to move planes out of your hangar into service. Is it actually cheaper to build planes or should I buy them outright instead?


Is it possible to run Knights of the Old Republic 2 at a higher resolution?

I grabbed KOTOR 2 in the latest Steam sale to see what all the fuss was about with the recently completed Sith Lords Restored Content Mod. The game runs fine, but I'm finding the max resolution of 1024x768 jarring. Is there any way I can raise this closer to my native 1440x900? If it's locked at 4:3 and has no widescreen support, that's fine, I'm perfectly happy with 1200x900, but playing the game letterboxed this badly is kind of painful.


What use are Steam Trading Cards?

Is it purely a 'gotta-have-them-all' mindset, or do they actually serve some purpose? I notice that you are able to sell them on a community market. For a test I listed one, and someone bought it for 50p. Not exactly a huge amount, but I don't understand why someone would spend real money on them. Am I missing something? Are they redeemable for games or money off vouchers or something 'tangible' that I'm missing?


Is there a list of old community choice games/options in the winter sale on steam?

I would like to know if there is a list of the games previously up for Community Choice in the Winter Sale on steam, including those that didn't win. It would be a good, for example, to have a reminder of ones that I voted for that weren't made community choice, as I might still like to buy them.


Does Vangelico have any competitors?

So I'm about to do the mission where I rob Vangelico. Before I go, I'm wondering if they have any competitors whose stocks I can buy. I can't find any info about this online - maybe not all companies have competitors?


Getting an exotic armor with different prefixes

Twilight Arbor armor can be picked with one of the following three prefixes: Rampager's, Rabid or Magi's. But I'd like the Berserker's prefix on the armor pieces. Is it possible to have this specific armor with the Berserker's prefixes?


How do I troubleshoot a "Server Timed Out" error in GTA Online?

For the past four days or so I get an error message saying, "Server timed out," when I try to play GTA online. What can I do to troubleshoot this problem?


Playstation Plus for PS4 on multiple Console accounts?

When paying for a Playstation Plus subscription, for online gaming with the PS4, is the subscription tied to one account on the console, or the console itself? To provide some scope, I'm assuming multiple accounts can be made on the PS4 just as you could on the PS3... I'm wondering whether each account needs it's own subscription. I have looked through the PSN support and one section reads: `One PlayStation Plus membership allows all local accounts on the subscriber’s ‘Primary PS4’ to use online multiplayer through their Sony Entertainment Network accounts.` I was hoping for some clarification. Are the said "local accounts", all accounts on the console?


IC2 brewing recipes?

Whenever I try to brew things in Industrial craft 2, I always get "Black Stuff". What are some brewing recipes that make things other than Black Stuff?


Does Xbox 360 support Miracast?

With Windows 8.1 natively supporting Miracast, we saw a demonstration of screen mirroring via Xbox One at the ongoing \\build\ conference. For owners of Xbox 360, does it support Miracast, meaning can I mirror my laptop screen running Windows 8.1 to my TV using Xbox 360?