Ideal Java PermGen Flag

I have a FTB Unleashed 1.1.7 server running and I have been getting the following error as of lately **`"java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: PermGen space".`** According to this thread: Dealing with “java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: PermGen space” error , the recommended flags are `-XX:+CMSClassUnloadingEnabled -XX:+CMSPermGenSweepingEnabled` along with setting the MaxPermSize `-XX:MaxPermSize=128M`. What is the ideal MaxPermSize? Will increasing the MaxPermSize (256mb, 512mb) degrade performance?


Where do I see how long my gas mask can hold?

I'd like to know how much time I have on my gas mask on the surface. My character's breathing frequency changes sometimes. Is that an indicator that I should change my gas mask? Also, should I change my gas mask for any other reason than if it becomes damaged, like, glass broken from an attack?


Enabling mouse 3 in Bloodline Champions with logitech mouse

I can't seem to get my MX Revolution mouse's extra buttons to work in Bloodline Champions. I am using the drivers from Logitech with UberOptions. I have never had a problem using this setup in any other game. Only the normal mouse 1 and mouse 2 buttons are working. I have tried the default Logitech driver and the problem is still there. Anyone know a workaround or a different driver to use so I can use my beloved MX Revolution with this game? Research: **`This`** person seems to have the same problem as me. I have tried to bind single keys to the extra buttons and nothing seems to work. Thanks for the help.


Mysterious Disappearing Bridge, or how can I get it back?

So I had a bridge linked to a switch. The switch was pulled, and the switch was dismantled while pulled (and the linked bridge was retracted). I'd assumed that the bridge would extend or I'd be able to link it up to a new switch... am I out of luck? My mechanic keeps suspended the link job. Do I have to dissassemble the old retracted bridge and build it anew?


How do I do guild management?

I've created a WoW guild last night, and I'm using all avail. guild ranks. Guild leader   XO   "real friends"   guild member rank 2   guild member rank 3   guild member rank 4   guild member rank 5   trail Now, where do I set up user rights? I want my XO and "real friends" to be able to invite others and talk in /officer. And where do i set up guild bank settings? for now i just want it to be so that only one tab is withdrawable and the others are strictly under my control (for now). no money withdrawal


Installing pre ordered game from Steam as soon as possible

I have pre ordered The Witcher 2 some while ago with my Steam client. So far so good. The game should be released to public on May 17th 2011 - great. Now for the questions:   1. Can I somehow "schedule" the game installation so that it will install itself when available?   2. If can't schedule, I fear there will be huge load on the servers as everyone will try installing at once: what's the best approach to take?


Why does my minecraft server disconnect the internet when it crashes?

On both my computers, the entire internet connection goes down when the Minecraft Server crashes. A reboot is needed to get the internet back. Error is something like `Internal exception: java.net.SocketException: Connection reset by peer` Why is this and how can I stop it? **EDIT:** PCs are both XP SP3 and have RealTek integrated network cards **EDIT #2:** I am accepting @Oak's answer since it a good summary for this problem, however in my case I deleted `%appdata%\\.minecraft\bin\minecraft.jar` and let the game recreate it and it seems to have fixed the issue. At least for 2 people on a local network.... we'll find out later if it comes back when we get a few more friends on the server using our public IP. **EDIT #3:** Problem came back again with more people on the server however the app linked below by Oak to buffer network packets fixed it


What purpose does the 'Take Picture' function serve in the Far Cry 3 Camera?

The camera in Far Cry 3 is useful for tagging enemies from a distance but also includes the ability to take pictures. This does not seem to do anything useful when used on animals or enemies. Is there a purpose?


What are the (dis)advantages of having kings as vassals?

I'm newly the Wendish Emperor, as well as King of Poland and King of Lithuania. I also have enough of Pomerania to create that kingdom whenever I want. Because I still have gavelkind succession (Poland's starting Crown Laws _suck_ and I haven't had enough rulers yet to get high enough Crown Authority to change to Primogeniture), I'm contemplating giving away the King of Lithuania title and maybe creating and giving away the King of Pomerania title, so that I can choose how the Realm is divided up instead of having bits and pieces randomly redistributed on succession. (Right now a Polish county and the Kingdom of Lithuania would go to my second son, which would mess with the borders of the two kingdoms in ways I don't like.) I figure I can always remarry into those titles later anyway. I've never played an Emperor though, so I'm unfamiliar with managing kings as vassals. I do already know that my Lithuanian dukes want the Kingdom and that has a hefty opinion penalty, but I don't know what sort of ambitions vassal kings have that might be worse. I've heard on various CKII wikis that kings as vassals are naturally "uppity", but I haven't seen any solid discussion of the mechanics that make them so. I'm still on the fence about creating the Kingdom of Pomerania because I don't know enough to make an informed choice about structuring my Realm, and so long as I don't create the title my Pomeranian dukes and counts are happy as Baltic clams. **What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving away the King titles? Is it better to be emperor to kings or to dukes?**


Is there a way to increase the chance of catching shinies on Black and White 2?

I am trying to collect shiny Pokemon, but my luck has been down in the dumps. I don't want to resort to using my action replay, are there any ways that are proven to increase the chance to find or hatch a shiny Pokemon?


Is there a way to effectively use Knifes and not be detected in late game stages?

In the beginning of the Assassin's Creed 2 games (at least 2 and Brotherhood, not sure on Revelations) your throwing knives can be used to kill guards and not be detected however as the game progresses you knives tend only damage them. In missions where you aren't allowed to be detected (or it being a secondary objective) if the guard doesn't die in one hit, even if they are killed by a second knife throw about 1 second after the first was thrown the guard is alerted just at the moment the second knife kills him, causing de- synchronization (or failing of secondary objective). Now considering that at these later stages you can buy upgrades to your knife pouch i am wondering if there is an effective use for Knifes? preferably to kill a target in one hit


Hacked Pokemon Through Pokebank

If I trade a hacked Pokémon onto Pokemon X and Y(if it gets through Pokebank), will it ruin or affect my game?


What might cause and/or solve a super-noisy 3rd gen PS3?

I have a third generation 80GB PS3 which recently has started getting a very, very noisy fan within a few minutes of turning the system on (before even playing a game sometimes), like so noisy I have to crank my AV amp up just to hear in-game audio. The noise is from the fan speed and movement of air, as opposed to some kind of obstruction on the fan or the optical drive. I recently took the thing apart entirely (like, literally every part that wasn't soldered) and gave it a thorough clean, as well as re-apply good quality thermal paste to the CPU and GPU, however it's done nothing to reduce the noise. High fan speeds suggest overheating, however the console doesn't feel in the least bit hot, and the exhausted air isn't particularly warm either. Orientation of the PS3 doesn't seem to affect it, it has more than the recommended clearance around it Any suggestions as to what could be causing it if it's not dust clogging it? Any remedies I should try? Is it about to go pop?!


Nethack is failing to load due to a dungeon faliure in nhdat file

I start up nethack, then I enter my name and roles, and a window opens up saying "oops.", then another saying "Program initialization failed", then "Report the following error to"nethack-bugs@nethack.org", then "Cannot open dungeon desc. from file "C:\Users[MyName]\Desktop\nhdat" file!" and closes, leaving a document called "paniclog" which repeats "3.4.3 20140306: panic Cannot open dungeon description - "dungeon" from "C:\Users[MyName]\Desktop\nhdat" file!" three times. Is there an alternative download that I can get? I have already re-downloaded it three times already.


How is the number of games available in the match history tab determined?

When viewing a player's profile, you can see the match history for that profile. ![match history screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cawcY.jpg) The match history does not give you access to all the games ever played under a given profile, only the most recent games. **How is the number of games available in a profile's match history determined?** By quantity, date or some other set of factors?


What information is available on EPM to APM comparisons?

I've been looking for information on EPM it relates to APM statistically (fractions/percentages/ratios) of APM. Information desired would include:   * **EPM and APM combined, across leagues**. This could show minimal requirements for EPM, as well as the typical level of APM required for a given EPM within a league.   * **EPM and APM combined of some professional players**. This would allow a more objective comparison between two professional players, as well as between professional players and non-professional players.   * **EPM and APM combined, across a wide APM band**. This would potentially answer such questions as: "How does EPM as a percentage of APM vary as APM increases?" I am NOT looking for:   * What is the difference between EPM and APM?   * The value or usefulness of EPM or APM as a measurement.


What is the final stand in Modern Warfare 3?

I've been wondering this for a long time. While a multiplayer map is loading in Modern Warfare 3, the intel shows that if I survive the final stand I can stand up again. What does that mean and what is the final stand?


Why is some of the text in yellow?

During conversations in Stargate SG1: Unleashed, some of the conversation text is shown in yellow; ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UbWRh.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/P4VEL.jpg) What is the significance of the yellow text? Is it important? Some of the text in yellow is mundane stuff like pointing out that glasses with heads up displays don't exist yet (the top screenshot) while others include gate addresses and dates (like the bottom screenshot). Is this stuff that I should be making a note of or just keeping in mind?


Why can't I see point values anymore?

I used to be able to play a word and see how many points I would get, so if I had a couple of plays available, I could choose the word that would give me the most points. now all of a sudden I do not see the points until I submit the word. Was there an update that changed that? is there a way I can change it back?


What are the core differences between the paradigm roles?

I'd like to understand the paradigm system in _Final Fantasy XIII_ from a high-level perspective a little bit better, but I'm having trouble telling the different paradigm roles apart. What are the main differences between the roles? Is there a main benefit to using one role over the other?


Is it possible to finish the third level of snapshot within the targeted award time?

I just started the platforming game Snapshot, and was wondering whether it is at all possible to finish the third level within the 11 seconds target. Retrieving the box below always seems to take up more time, so I was thinking perhaps in later levels you gain/learn new abilities that help with this? I'm just looking for a yes/no so I know whether I should continue looking for solutions or not.


If I purchase digitally, then redeem a collector's edition key, can I get reimbursed?

I've already preordered my copy of the Mists of Pandaria Collector's edition, the physical version from Amazon, but I don't want to wait until the mail comes to play. What happens if I buy a digital version, then redeem a physical edition? Do I get reimbursed for any of the digital purchase?


Can I somehow check the supply of an ally in a team game?

Lets say I am in a 2v2 team game. There are two situations in which I want to check an ally's supply.   * He has left and I have to macro for him. When should I add new Supply Depots (or Pylons or Overlords)?   * I am nearly maxed and want to push. I want to see how much supply he has, so I can decide if it is beneficial to wait or to push immediately. In the second scenario I could ask him, but in the first I have to guess. Is there a way to check the supply of an ally during the game?


Why does the C-Gear flash red or green sometimes?

In Pokemon Black and White, why does the online section of the C-Gear glow red or green sometimes? This seems to happen at random, even though I have a Wi-Fi connection.


Editing and changing the crosshairs with coalesced.bin

I have been playing a lot of multiplayer on _Mass Effect 3_ and I have trouble seeing the light blue crosshairs when I am not zoomed in. Since aiming is difficult this way, I waste a lot of ammo shooting next to the monsters. I know how to edit the coalesced.bin—my problem is I am not that familiar with doing it, where to look, or if this is even possible to change. All I want to do is change the color of my crosshairs so I can see where I am aiming.


Kingdom Hearts: Xehanort Timeline clarification

> When does Xehanort 'Terra-Xehanort / Ansem', split into Xemnas and Ansem the > Nobody? Why does he do this? Does this happen at the end of Birth By Sleep? Or is this something that is going to be explained in KH:3D?


I got a lv71 Legendary when I'm 72. What gives?

I was under the impression that loot dropped from mobs was assigned either your current level or one level higher. Farmed Hunter Hellquist last night and got a 71 Bee. Is this a bug or am I just super unlucky?


How can I refund purchases?

I had a lot of coins then my brother bought like everything so I need to know how to restore all my purchases and still get all my coins back.


How do I to get level advantage?

I have noticed that two opposing players in the same lane usually level up at different times. By example, I get to level 3 and some seconds later my opponent level up to 3 too. So, I want know what does my champion level up early than my opponent? I think a nice tactic get to level 6 while the opponent is in level 5, so I can kill him with a "ultimate combo". But wich actions contribute to level up? By example:   1. Masteries and XP runes   2. Kills   3. Spamming abilities???   4. Auto-attacking???   5. Farming???   6. Harassment???    7. Etc?


Game Stability Issues on PS3?

I own the Xbox 360 port of _FUEL_ , and have never had any problems with it. However, someone else in my family owns the PS3 version of the game, and has had various issues with running the game. I find it odd that this version of the game would have these issues, considering it was originally developed for the PS3. * * * Some of the more prominent issues:   * Audio/video cutting out.   * Crashing. (This usually happens while driving a very large distance, but not always)   * When driving at very high speeds on the highway, you seem to slowly overtake the graphic drawing speed. The scenery can't seem to keep up with you, and things start to only be rendered a short distance in front of you. * * * Are these known issues with the game on PS3? If so, is there anything we can do to combat them?


Which hold has the most giant camps?

As an aspiring Giant and Mammoth poacher/hunter I would appreciate knowing which hold has the most camps. I know both `Whiterun` Hold and `Eastmarch` have large numbers of Giants, Mammoths and Giant Camps, but I was wondering which has the most camps?


How do I start a New Game Plus in Fiz?

I've completed the story questline, and I want to start a New Game Plus. I can't for the life of me find the button even though I've combed all the screens. Which screen is it on, and where on the screen? I've probably missed it in my carelessness...


Minecraft Bow Enchanting / Modding -> Infinity

I wonder, why i cant get some enchantment on some bows I created myself in MInecraft Hexxit on some not. I already got, that it belongs to if they're already enchanted by modding or not (sort of Fortune or Loot with Lapis Lazuli). So now my question: Is there ANY way to get an 'Infinity'- enchantment on Manyullyn- ,Steel or even one of the lower bows that I smeltered myself? I already searched for hours, but got no CLEAR answer.


Mushroom biome in pc minecraft

Can I find a mushroom biome in pc mine craft I tried searching the whole map and im not sure if there are any in minecraft pc.


Defeated Mom with Magdalene but got no achievement on STEAM

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Binding of Isaac achievements and Steam in-game not working I defeated Mom for the first time, but I did not get the `Killed Mom!` achievement on Steam. I played as Magdalene and had some neat accessories:   * Sister Maggy   * Mom's Underwear   * PHD   * Distant Admiration   * A Dollar   * Technology   * Spelunkers Hat   * Heart Did I not get the achievement because of Magdalene or her items?


Is it possible to re-enter the Joker's factory to get the Titan canister?

After getting drugged by Joker and being sent on the Mr. Freeze mission is it possible to re-enter the Joker's factory to get the Titan canister inside. I've not been able to find a re-entry point. Thanks in advance.


Is there a way to check how I ended a mission in Mass Effect 2?

I beat Mass Effect 2 a while ago and I can't remember how Tali's loyalty mission ended. The journal entry says something like "Tali is grateful that her father was not exposed, but she is happy to leave the machinations of the Flotilla to return back to the Normandy." I can't tell if she was cleared of charges or convicted. Any help?


How are minerals used if I run out of fuel?

A loading tooltip said that if I run out of fuel, minerals will be used to power my ship instead. As minerals ~~are a pointless minigame designed to waste your time~~ can be a bit tedious to obtain, I really don't want to run the risk of this, and I'd like to know what happens if I accidentally forget to refuel. I checked the entry about the Fuel Depot on the Mass Effect Wikia, but neither the article nor its talk page answered my question. To that end, I would like to know the following:   * At what rate are minerals used as a substitute for fuel? Is it 1:1?    * _Which_ minerals are used? Does it use the most common one I have (Palladium->Platinum->Iridium->Element Zero is the ascending order of rarity) or does it draw from all resource pools equally at once? If different minerals are used, are they used at different ratios?   * What happens if, somehow, I'm completely out of fuel _and_ minerals? Will I be lost in space forever? Will the game automatically place me back in a system with a Fuel Depot? Will I get a Non-standard Game Over?


Can't purchase house in Wildhelm or advance the quest in Skyrim

I just finished one of the Stormcloaks missions and I am supposed to report to Ulfric. When I check the quest journal, I see that three entries are completed (Liberate Falkreath, Liberate The Reach, Liberate Hjaalmarch; Liberate The Pale is apparently the next quest and I didn't do it yet) and below them is an uncompleted "report to Ulfric Stormcloak". I tried going to him, but he says about making me a Thane and that I should purchase the house first. So I helped five citizens, but Ulfric's advisor still says that the house is unavailable yet. And Ulfric is still marked with the quest marker, even though I just get generic speech options when I speak to him ("How is the war going?", "Why do you fight?", etc.) I also thought about doing Blood on the Ice, but I can't trigger it. I tried entering Windhelm at midnight multiple times, but there's nothing in the graveyard. Also note that the waitress is still alive in the inn, so I don't think that I missed it. I'm before speaking to Paarthurnax in the main quest line. UPDATE: I am past the first fight with Alduin and the next quest was The Fallen, suggesting that Season Unending was skipped. Is this correct? UPDATE2: Finished Dragonslayer. No change in Stormcloak quest.


Is there a way to transfer game progress from an iOS device to Android

I changed from an iPhone to an Android device, is there a way to transfer my progress in Plants vs. Zombies 2 from my old phone to the new one?


Does sneaking slowly produce less sound than sneaking regularily?

When sneaking, you are able to move slowly using `Shift` as when walking. But, are NPCs more likely to hear you if you are sneaking "fast"? Does sneaking slowly actually reduce the sound you make? I couldn't determine any effects of sneaking slowly or regularily, the guards always seem to not hear me, regardless of how I sneak.


How does Tenacity work?

Previously, only the Mercury's Treads reduced the effect of any kind of CC (by 1 second if my memory is ok). Now we have 3 items that allow you to reduce any kind of CC: Mercury's Treads, Moonflair Spellblade and Cloak and Dagger. All of these items gives you +35 Tenacity. How does Tenacity work? Is it a kind of percent reduction based on the duration of the CC or it is a specific amount of static time for all the CCs?


How can I know who is at war with whom?

Is there a way to know which country is at war with another country? I know that there is the Diplomacy Panel, but it only tells **my** situation with other AI civilizations. What I want to know is : Is there a war between other civilizations (AI)?


Riven spinning dome combination

I'm having trouble with the sliding link combination to the spinning domes. I have the marble grid puzzle done and I have written down the five numbers in the lab journal written down. When I try to slide the links and push the button, nothing happens.


Can I remove the blue tunic?

Playing Link Between Worlds, I just found the blue tunic. Is there a way to revert to the green standard one? I checked on the Gear menu, but it doesn't seem like I can remove it.


Reapers are coming after me in a star system. How do I reset the meter?

After scanning a few planets in a star system, the Reaper bar fills up and they start coming after me. When will that bar resets so I can have access to the system again?


Can you get Anomen back, if you fail to investigate his sister's death?

I am playing BG2:EE on the iPad, and its wonderful to relive some of the stories and battles that I have when I originally played it as a younger teen. With Anomen, I had forgotten that some quests are truly time sensitive, so he left the party while I was in the middle of exploring a dungeon, and the quest log indicated the quest as a "Done quest" for Anomen, noting that he simply went back to his home in the Gov District to investigate his sister's murder. My question is - is there any way that I could get him back in the party so I could continue this story line? I searched through many forums about his quest for knighthood, but it doesn't seem like many people were stuck at the murder stage? Thanks!


My PS3 won't stay turned on

I just tried to turn on my PS3 and for some reason when I turned it on, it automatically turns back off, I have tried to turn it on 4 times now and it is doing the same thing. Note: while I was playing Black Ops 2, the map "Hijacked" was loading and it just completely froze while it was loading.


Mapping mouse double click with antimicro

Can I map mouse double click with using AntiMicro (A program used to map keyboard and mouse controls to a gamepad). If so how can I do that? I'm completely new to this and can't find it.


Does weapon weight affect power recharge for squad mates?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Do your squad members have a weight limit? I like equipping squad mates with the heavier, more powerful weapons - and using a shotgun+pistol myself. Does this affect their power recharge speed? Should I use light weight weapons for squad mates also, because I depend on powers a lot.


How do I farm Human Effigies?

In Dark Souls 1 there were several enemies that would commonly drop Humanity that were within a reasonable farming time. There are more than a few enemies in Dark Souls 2 that drop Effigies as well (essentially the same item). But in Dark Souls 2 enemies can only be killed 12 times before they disappear, meaning you only have 12 chances (sans Bonfire Ascetic) to kill anything and hope it drops something. So, while you might get a few it isn't nearly as much as you had access to in Dark Souls 1. This means you can cause your character to be permanently debilitated and get stuck behind a boss that you can't quite beat on your own. So how can I farm (or buy) Effigy's or restore my humanity consistently?


Can I use Home Gold on one Xbox and Live Gold on another?

Xbox Live Home Gold lets you set one Xbox One as your home Xbox, so that anybody logged into it, whether or not they have Gold themselves, can have your Gold privileges. Is it possible to set my One as the home machine, log in two non-Gold users, then log in on another Xbox with my Gold account, so that all three of us get Gold privileges with only my account? What if the second (non-home) Xbox is a 360?


Water grass after seed stage?

Do you have to water grass even after it's removed from Seed phase? So once it starts growing, do you have to water it every day until harvest?


How is the health restored by the Dew Vial determined?

The Dew Vial is definitely a good idea, but I'm wondering how it works. When you drink the dew (or when it is automatically drank at low health), how is the amount of health calculated? Is it `amount of dewdrops in bottle` times `ceiling(level/5)` or does it count up the worth of each dew drop according to when you pick it up? (Remember, dewdrops count for 1 HP in levels 1-5, 2 HP in levels 6-10, etc.) Whenever I drink a full dew vial I usually find myself near max health, so I'm guessing that my first thought is correct. Any ideas?


Are some items only available through "event" missions?

Playing the standard promotion missions, I pretty much get the same set of items every time. For example, in Weapon Promotion Tier 3, I get the Riot Gun, Electro Sword, and Blast Rifle all the time. However, I can't find the blaster frame (also a tier 3). It could just be that I need to play that mission a whole bunch more, but its making me wonder: Are some items only available in the "event" (ie Weapons Wednesday) missions, even though their tier is available in the standard missions? The in-game help suggests some cards can only be achieved by playing in the Arena, but mentions characters specifically (not promotion items). To be super clear, is there any Tier 1,2, or 3 item that is not given though the standard promotion missions? Obviously Tier 4 and 5 items are going to be difficult to get unless you go through the event missions.


Stuck at the floating continent in the first part of the game

Once about half way in, I walked back, since things started to get hard. I went back all the way to the starting point to put up a tent. Now I cannot find my way forward. I can get to the first "teleport" pad and past this a way opens to the monster in a box. Through the teleport there are 2 short dead ends. I have been wandering around for an hour inside this small area, there is no way further it seems. Where do I go next?


Is this QR code in Fez useful?

There's a QR code in 16-cubes city but it has been blocked by some obstacle. ![in-game incomplete image](http://i.imgur.com/0GXG4.jpg) And I tried to fix the picture to make it clearer but there's still something missing in the top left part. ![removed the scaffolding blocking parts of the code](http://i.imgur.com/yQyFE.jpg) You can clean that up further and replace the missing parts that are unfinished but known: ![black-and-white QR code with some missing pixels placed](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7zNLG.jpg) But it still doesn't scan. Does anyone have any ideas about this?


Best way to get gems from clearing obstacles?

Sometimes I find gems when clearing obstacles and sometimes I don't. Is this truly random? Has anyone seen a pattern? For instance, I seem to never find gems in the second, third, or fourth obstacle, but if I wait a few hours and spread them out, my gem-finding rate goes up. Am I imagining this or is there some pattern we can all make use of?


What determines whether a portal will drop a key as a result of an xmp blast?

Sometimes after a powerful xmp explosion an attacked portal drops its own keys. What determines whether a portal will drop its key as a result of an xmp blast (and how many keys will be dropped)? _Today's observation: L6 xmp explosion near L1.5 portal caused the portal to drop 3 keys, 6 of 7 resonators were destroyed at once._


What's the point of the small cities?

There's some small cities in the game you can't visit. When you check them out, they have the same color and stock ratios as their nation's capital (Lowee, Laststation etc.). So far there's Sim City,Haneda City, Randome City and Lagoon City. Do these small towns actually do anything or are they just to populate the map?


Are there 'Rare' or 'Very Rare' versions of Media items?

I have picked up several Media items, but all of them are Very Common variety; unlike Portal shields where I have 3 types - Common, Rare and Very Rare. Do the rarer versions of media exist, and if so how can I increase my chances of acquiring them?


Odd behaviour when joining server?

Every time I try to join the server everyone already on leaves the game and I can't move from spawn and the chat says I'm not authenticated anymore! What should I do?


What is World 0 in Super Meat Boy and how do I unlock it?

I've beaten all seven worlds and most of the dark stages and yet there's still a locked question mark before the first world. What is this world? How do I unlock it?


Burnout Paradise addons for PC

I'm thinking about buying _Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box_ on Steam. I also want the addons to the game, such as _Big Surf Island_ and _Cops and Robbers_. Are they available for PC or only for consoles? Are there any addons available for PC? Thanks for your answer!


Under what circumstances can I unlock the negative levels in Super Meat Boy?

While playing one of the dark world stages in Level 1 of Super Meat Boy, I reached the end of the stage after dying several times. However, Band-Aid Girl, instead of doing her normal crying animation, was messed up in appearance: glitchy and spinning around. Though I initially hesitated, I brought myself to touch her and complete the level, only to find myself in World -1. This stage was quite difficult and featured arcade-style play with only three lives as with the world zones. When I got game over and went back to the map screen, this stage was now accessible as a stage before the first stage of the Forest light world stages. I managed to unlock the same sort of stage in the Salt Factory world. I'm guessing that there are six of these, one for each of the normal worlds as well as the secret world. But I'm still not sure as to how I go about unlocking them. Under what circumstances does Band-Aid Girl become glitched up, allowing me to unlock the negative levels? Is it determined by chance or do I have to die/not die a certain number of times to get her to become glitchy? Does this only occur on certain levels?


Multiple Photos to upload from 3DS?

I was able to upload one photo, but how can you upload multiple photos on the same post by Nintendo's i.nintendo.net "3DS Image Share" service? I need tips for it for my AC:NL journals.


StarCraft2: 2 queens or hatchery?

AFAIK, 2 queens costs 300 minerals and consumes 4 supply. 1 hatchery costs 300 minerals and doesn't consume supply. 2 queens require constant management (not too often, not too boring if certain rules are following, but still: they need to be additionally managed). 2 queens allows you to get +30% larvas output (for 2 hatcheries - it is 2 larvas). 1 hatchery gives you 3 larvas... Yes, queens can be used as a defensive unit against air invaders, can be used as some help against ground invasions... but that is weak benefit. Could you please describe, why queens are so popular? Thanks.


Alliance equivalent of Krom'gar Quartermaster?

So I'm finally rolling a realm full of Alliance characters. Dropped a massive $55.00 ( **ouch!** ) on the realm/faction transfer for one of my characters that I was planning on throwing away with some gold and a few sets of heirloom items. As I don't care for the look of a lot of the heirloom items, I'm trying to transmogrify them ASAP with better looking items (subjective, of course). That being said, the questline out in Stonetalon Mountains on the Horde side of the house has **this lovely NPC** that you can buy rep items for as you grind up your rank in the Krom'gar Army. Is there any Alliance equivalent in _any_ zone? Or am I outta luck on this one? (Yes, I realize that I can simply buy similar looking items to the ones he sells, but I'm just trying to figure out if there's a similar quest chain on the Alliance side). Thank you.


Can the original Age of Empires II be played online thru GameRanger with the HD version on Steam?

So my question is if the original Age of Empires 2 can be played online with steam HD version of the same game through the Game Ranger software, not through steam? http://www.gameranger.com


How should our town decide what to build next?

We have an existing question about the optimal construction strategy for Die2Nite, but it is looking for a specific construction order, and is focused on the early game. I'm looking for something more general. At any given point in the lifecycle of a town, what should you be thinking about to decide what is the next most important thing to build?


Do champions go on sale in League of Legends?

I started playing League of Legends recently, and I was thinking of buying one of the champions with the IP I have so far (a bit more than 3k). My questions is: do the prices of champions change? If so, when? I notice that some sell for 6k while Ashe - for instance - sells for around 500. Should I just buy all the low-price ones and wait until the expensive ones get cheaper, or should I save up until I get one of the better champions?


Kha'Zix recommended evolution/skill order

Kha'Zix is such a versatile champion! I've seen him played as Top Lane, Mid Lane and also Jungler. What's the recommended evolution/skill order in each of those roles? I know that a good choice of evolutions and their order is vital and would like to know the best ordering for each situation.


Mass Effect 2: Is it possible to have a romance with all your possibilities in one game?

Is it possible to romance all your options in a single game? i.e. if you are playing as a male, that would be Tali, Jack, Miranda, Kelly, Samara. I'm not including Morinth in this list, as if I recall, Morinth is a dead end (literally). Has anyone ever done this?


Understanding weapon damage

I have a very limited understanding of D&D concepts. How does weapon damage work in Baldur's gate?


BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - How to beat Unlimited Hazama at the end of Arcade mode?

I recently got my hands on the latest BlazBlue game and have been happily beating my way through the story mode. However, whenever I decide to give the arcade mode a try, never seem to be able to beat the final encounter, the Unlimited Hazama. From what I've gathered in my searches, there is no silver bullet solution. But are there any general hints, advices or good strategies against him? Be that general advices or spesific to Ragna (who I know how to play best, thanks to the tutorial) or some other character.


Which type of Pokemon are affected by the move "Whirlwind"?

In Pokemon Red, I have a Pidgeot and it knows the move whirlwind. But whenever I use it in a trainer battle, it doesn't affect the opponent's Pokemon! Which Pokemon species/types are affected from this move?


How to approach Nellis Air base?

When trying to approach Nellis Air Base in Fallout New Vegas, One has to dodge the artillery. The hint you get is to hide behind some high buildings in the northwest (I think). Anyway, there are no high buildings to be seen and I receive the same damage wether I'm near a wall or in the open, I never manage to reach the base. What's the trick?


Significance of repeating pattern in LttP

This pattern appears in all the rooms where the tiles fly up and attack you, and I've never really understood what it was. Anybody here know? ![LttP](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JLyzC.png)


Is it worth completing Dragon Age Origins before playing Dragon Age 2?

Is it worth the extra cost and time it'll take to complete Dragon Age Origins? Is there that much back-story I'll miss out on in Dragon Age 2?


My Madden Ultimate Team has no healthy REs

Alright, I just started playing an Ultimate Team because I want the last few achievements for the game. Right now I have a bunch of 50-60 rated players from the starter pack and a few players from playing the demo before launch. My problem is that in my very first game my Right Defensive End got injured and I didn't get any other REs in my Starter Pack. During the game I was simply able to put a Defensive Tackle in his place and keep playing, but now that the game is over I get an error "Your RE position is empty. You must have a player active for every position before you can play a game." If I go to the depth chart to the empty RE spot and put the same DT in the spot the game appears to "change" the position to DT instead of RE because of what the player's position is listed as before I put him in the spot. This results in the same error as above. I don't have an injury card to use on him and I only have about 200ish coins from my first game so I can't afford to buy an injury card or a player to replace him.   1. Is there a way to fix this bug without having to spend real money to buy coins or player packs?   2. Is there a way to start a new Ultimate Team and keep my 3 bonus players and my coins?


Baby Sharks in Hungry Shark?

What are the purpose of baby sharks in Hungry Shark for the kindle Fire? Do they have any bonuses that are useful?


How do you fight subs in Hungry Shark?

How do you counter attack submarines in Hungry Shark for the kindle Fire? Is there a certain shark you need to do this?


Mega Shark in Hungry Shark?

What is the last shark/beast you can unlock in Hungry Shark for the Kindle Fire? What do you need to do to unlock this menace?


Do I keep my free Games with Gold if I cancel my Xbox Live Gold membership?

I know that I lose access to my free games if I cancel my PSN+ membership, but does it work the same way for Xbox Live Gold? Can I redownload and play the game for free on my Xbox 360 even if I cancel my XBL Gold, or do the games lock without a current subscription? MS doesn't have a direct answer on their Games with Gold website.


Guard dogs: where do they come from?

How come some people seem to have dogs always, is there a time where it is automatically there? Maybe at a certain level or is it always a Kill streak?


What are the differences between the iOS and PC/Console versions of XCOM, if any?

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available for the iPad/iPhone now, but the only information I've been able to find on the differences between this port and the PC/console version is:   * Some maps were removed.   * The graphical detail has been scaled back to roughly PlayStation 2-era levels. I'd love to know more details. How many maps are missing? (Which ones?) Is the content from the DLC available? Most importantly, are there any gameplay differences?


Why is the measure of lag amplified differently between two servers?

I recently transferred to the oceanic servers and my ping hovered around 20-30.This was great but i noticed that when it got to something like 160 i would start to lag quite heavily. How come i am more laggy at 150+ ping in Oceanic servers than i am at 220 ping in North American servers? p.s I live in Australia


Where are all of the serapede eggs ?

In the archives, we are tasked with killing all of the eggs before they hatch... Seeing as I do NOT want to find out what happens when they hatch, where are all of those 10 eggs ? I have only found 9... Ideas ?


What actions earn credits?

Credits are used to purchase things like additional levels (that I've found so far). You can get more through microtransactions though I'd rather avoid this option: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uukYk.png) What in game actions allow you to earn credits?


Are Dream Job employees a level 9 automatically?

In the original Tiny Tower if you gave a resident their dream job they performed better than a level 9 for the task even if they were a 3 or 4. Has anyone been able to verify the same is true in Tiny Death Star?


Balloon Popping mini-game on Pokemon Global Link

For a while now, the PokeMileage Club on Global Link has been offering the minigame "Balloon Popping" where you can spend 100 PokeMiles to select one of 3 levels, click 10 Balloons, receive a score and end up with an Item (a list of the possible items is viewable before you select the level). The difference between the levels seems to be just the obtainable items and the look. From my roughly 200 games so far, I couldn't get any clue as to how the score is being determined and which item you receive. The Balloons have different sizes and speeds, also they depict different Pokemon (5 different ones in each level). I've tried matching speeds, matching sizes, matching Pokemon, even hitting the same time between balloon destructions and nothing seemed to have any noticeable effect on my final score. I kept getting entirely random scores. The same goes for the items, I always seem to receive totally random items with no connection to either the aforementioned properties of the balloons i destroy or the score I end up with. Is there a system to this? Has anyone collected more data or discovered some kind of principle or rule behind the score or item you receive? I'd really like to have the chance (or at least feel as if I did) to influence the end result and aim for a specific item instead of just clicking and hoping to get the right one.


What actions earn Imperial Bux?

Imperial Bux are used to speed up many processes throughout the game. You can get more through microtransactions and completing various affiliate actions outside the game. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/enbww.jpg) What in game actions allow you to earn Imperial Bux?


What counts as points towards capturing a location in clan wars?

What counts as points towards capturing a location in clan wars in Call of Duty: Ghosts? This doesn't seem to be documented or explained too well. Also, it doesn't seem to update consistently in the application, which is mainly why I ask. Do wins count per person in the clan? or just per match won?


How to enter a custom server

How do you enter a server by IP address? I have tried many things already for hours at a time looking for the custom server entry field.


How do you flank an enemy?

What conditions must be met for an enemy to count as flanked? Is the same true for the enemy to flank you? Usually, it means that you have soldiers on either side of the enemy, but I've seen enemies flanked in cases that didn't seem to meet that requirement.


New Nintendo Network ID

I'm not quite happy with my NNID I registered initially, and I want to change it. I'm planning to register new NNID user, unlink current user from Nintendo Club, link new user to Nintendo Club. AFAIK while old user will be registered on the system, I still will have access to all purchases I've made using it. Is there some other potential problems I'm missing? Any advises are appreciated.


What is the male human character wearing on the cover of Animal Crossing New Leaf?

In _Animal Crossing New Leaf_ , what is the male human character wearing on the cover art? The hat appears to be the grandpa hat. The shirt looks similar to the sweater vest but there are clear differences. ![Animal Crossing Box Art](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yk0GX.jpg)


What is defeat an enemy that has a titan skill?

That's one of the achievement I just got in infinity blade 3 What is titan skills? This achievement seems to be very rare.


Why is there no voice audio during Watch_Dogs cutscenes?

I can't expand much more on the question, it says mostly everything. I have all my audio settings maxed. There is audio during the phone calls while roaming, however as soon as a cut scene starts, _only_ voice audio is gone, everything else, like sound effects and music, is fine. I was wondering how this might be fixed, and what may be causing it.


SSFIVAE: Why do Ryu's standing and jumping EX.Tatsu do different damage in combos?

Why does Ryu's standing EX.Tatsu -> Ultra 1 (in corner) do more damage then Ryu's jumping EX.Tatsu -> Ultra 1 (in corner)? Here is what I found: standing EX.Tatsu -> Ultra 1   * EX.Tatsu without Ultra does 160 damage in 5 hits.    * whole combo does 458 damage jumping EX.Tatsu -> Ultra 1   * jumping EX.Tatsu without Ulta does 200 damage in 5 hits.   * whole combo des 362 damage Theoretically the jumping Tatsu has more base damage and it should be better then the standing one especially in combos. It cannot depend on damage reduction on hit as both Tatsu hit 5 times.


How do I find the numeric code for the combination lock in Planetfall?

In the text adventure Planetfall, there's a door which you can't get past without entering the right numeric code.   * What is the code?   * Where do I find the code?   * Assuming the door isn't a red herring, what's behind it?


How many Praxis points can I earn in a single playthrough?

I'm interested in maxing out Jensen in a run-through of _Deus Ex: Human Revolution_ by unlocking all of his abilities. As a result, I need to know how many Praxis points it is possible to earn in a single playthrough? To accomplish this, I assume you would need to do mercy kills on every single enemy possible while still not being detected for Ghost and Smooth Operator, explore every single hidden area for the XP bonuses, and find all of the hidden Praxis kits.


What kind of game is Flappy Bird/Swing Copters?

The games Flappy Bird and Swing Copters, both created by Dong Ngyuyen, have very similar play mechanics. Both require the player to navigate a character through gaps in walls, and require very little else, scoring mainly by how far the player can go before an inevitable crash as the player character automatically scrolls through the game. Other games have similar game mechanics: Jetpack Joyride is a similar game, and other short ios and flash games follow a similar style of play - seeing how long a player can persevere in a level that automatically scrolls. What is the name or genre for this type of wall-avoiding game that seems so prolific in short ios/flash games like these?


What to do when you really don't find metal ore

In one of my games, I can't seem to find metallic ore. I've dug to the -20 floor, hit 2 caverns, and I've dug horizontally and vertically to. Some of the stuff you usually build from metal can be built from other materials (mechanisms, for example) but what about the other stuff?


Decision making on the little things as zerg

I play zerg, and there are a number of little things that I do to late, or never. Things like creep spreading, larva injects, etc. are things you should obviously do (if you have decent apm), but some of the other things, which require a decision/risk/investment, I often neglect or decide randomly. Here are some _examples_ of decisions that need to be made throughout the game:   * Extra hatches around the main   * Getting noncritical upgrades (overlord speed, burrow, air upgrades with only a handful of mutas/corruptors)   * Overlord suicide scouting/overlord placement   * Watchtower control   * 3rd/4th Expansion location choices (especially on scrap station)   * Against air, queens vs. hydras vs. spore   * Drone transfers to vulnerable expansions   * Using drones to defend early aggression vs. waiting for units   * Attacking decisions unrelated to timing/micro (Retreating, killing workers vs buildings vs units) How should I think about these various things? What factors play into the decision making?


Do neutral creeps behave differently at different times of day?

Today I heard someone talking about creeps' aggro in the day and night, implying that it changes. I've never heard of this before. What's different about how neutrals react in the day and night? Does it change based on the creep?


What determines whether or not I have hidden a body?

I'm currently trying to do a Smooth Criminal playthrough of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, where I kill or incapacitate all hostiles while still gaining the Smooth Operator bonus at the end of each mission. Unfortunately, in spite of cramming bodies into lockers and shoving them into the darkest corners of each room, alarms still went off halfway through the first mission, forcing a restart. What determines whether or not a body is hidden? Is it based on the room that they're in? Or the amount of light shining down on them? Or is it based on something else entirely?


What determines which combo starters you have?

As the barbarian, sometimes I'm presented with Cleave, Whirlwind, and Frenzy as my starters, and sometimes I have Brutal Rend, Rupture, and Ground Stomp. Generally, I like the latter set better, but I don't know how to get it to reliably appear. What determines which moves I can use to start a combo?


Can't play minecraft 1.7.5

For some reason my pc can't download authlib/1.3.1/authlib-1.3.1.jar for job 'Version & Libraries'.PLs help me. Development Console:               at sun.security.ssl.Alerts.getSSLException(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.fatal(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.Handshaker.fatalSE(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.Handshaker.fatalSE(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.ClientHandshaker.serverCertificate(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.ClientHandshaker.processMessage(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.Handshaker.processLoop(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.Handshaker.process_record(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.readRecord(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.performInitialHandshake(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.startHandshake(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.startHandshake(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.afterConnect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.ChecksummedDownloadable.download(ChecksummedDownloadable.java:49) ~[launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.popAndDownload(DownloadJob.java:108) [launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob.access$000(DownloadJob.java:12) [launcher.jar:?]         at net.minecraft.launcher.updater.download.DownloadJob$1.run(DownloadJob.java:89) [launcher.jar:?]         at java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51]         at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51]         at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51]         at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51]         at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source) [?:1.7.0_51]     Caused by: java.security.cert.CertificateException: No subject alternative DNS name matching libraries.minecraft.net found.         at sun.security.util.HostnameChecker.matchDNS(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.util.HostnameChecker.match(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.X509TrustManagerImpl.checkIdentity(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.X509TrustManagerImpl.checkTrusted(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         at sun.security.ssl.X509TrustManagerImpl.checkServerTrusted(Unknown Source) ~[?:1.7.0_51]         ... 22 more     [19:37:39 ERROR]: Gave up trying to download https://libraries.minecraft.net/com/mojang/authlib/1.3.1/authlib-1.3.1.jar for job 'Version & Libraries'     [19:37:40 INFO]: Finished downloading C:\Users\No need to know :)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\versions\1.7.5\1.7.5.jar for job 'Version & Libraries': Used own copy as it matched etag     [19:37:40 ERROR]: Job 'Version & Libraries' finished with 1 failure(s)! (took 0:00:03.305)


Minecraft won't launch

Couldn't download https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/versions/1.7.9.cool/1.7.9.cool.jar for job 'Version & Libraries' This is the Error it keeps on giving me. I'm trying to install Single Player Commands


Who is the Main Villain in Hearthstone's Curse of Naxxramas?

In _Curse of Naxxramas_ there is an Undead Egyptian-looking guy who pops up from time to time and says things:   * "How did you get in here? You're not supposed to be in here!"   * "Sea Giant?!? Maexxna, that is NOT on my list of approved cards!"   * "Do not distract Faelrina, her job is VERY important, she's training acolytes to worship me." Who is he? Is he the main villain?


Prolonging the time between death and loading of the latest save game

Is there a way to prolong the time between dying and the automatic loading of the last saved game? I'm currently jumping off the Throat of the World to see the rag doll physics and sometimes the game loads while the rag doll is still moving or even falling.


Trouble connecting to Battlefield 3 servers

I'm hoping someone can help diagnose what my problem is trying to connect to servers playing Battlefield 3. For some reason, for example, I can only connect to about 2 out of 10 servers. I have a brand new Dell XPS that can handle the game without any problems, my internet connection is good, I can average about 1.5 - 2 MBps download speed, upload speed about 1.5 MBps average. I have noticed that most of the time the servers I can only connect to have a ping rate of lower than 70 if that helps any, rarely can I connect to a server with a ping higher than 100. Some of the errors I have seen on the battlelog screen are: (Mind you the wording could be a little different, I'm trying to remember these errors of the top of my head seeing as I'm not in front of my gaming computer right now and don't have access to it at this time)   * Disconnected from EA Online(1)   * Could not join server   * Disconnected from Server Once I am in front of my laptop I can update this with the correct wording of the errors, unless someone already knows what I'm talking about and knows how to fix it :)


Are the bedlam quests bugged?

I'm doing the Bedlam Job in Windhelm, and I think I should be done by now. I've stolen in excess of 1500 gold, mostly in jewellery, by pickpocketing in and around Windhelm, and the quest hasn't updated yet. I have successfully done this in other cities before. Does "500 gold in goods" refer to the raw value of the items, or the amount I'd get from selling them to a fence? If that's not the problem, is this a known bug?


How do you obtain the Serial Killer challenge?

In multiplayer mode, there is a challenge called _Serial Killer_ , which seems quite easy to get. Its description is _Play a session with every Persona_. I did that but the challenge didn't progress. Do I have to play with the persona from the upcoming DLC to unlock this one, or is it a session for each type of game? Did some of you already see this challenge progressing?


Age of Empires The Conquerors Windows 7 error

I'm trying to play the Conquerors on Windows 7 but I get the following error: _Age of Empires II Expansion has stopped working_ The Age Of Kings runs just fine


(Spoiler) Are there different storylines, depending on my choices?

In the second chapter where Burden and Jack get interrogated there is the possbility of Jack dying. However, even if this happens, he will be part of the next chapter. Does this mean that the consequences within one chapter don't have any impact on the story? Or are there any decisions to make, which will affect the storyline/ending?


How do I assign rooms in Dwarf Fortress

How do I designate rooms as bedrooms and assign them to specific dwarves?


/testfor in minecraft 14w11b (snapshot of 1.8)

I can't test for people's locations using @a[x=-563,y=4,z=23]. Instead, the redstone comparator will just turn on even if no one is at -563,4,23.


FFXIII-2 Should i do all the time of a certain zone before moving to the next one?

Just like in the title. I would like to know if I should complete all "ages" for one zone before moving on with the other


How to find the End Portal on Xbox 360 minecraft

I found a strong hold in my world and I nust cant find the end portal I have been looking for ever and I cant find it. Is it possible that there isnt an end portal in this world.


Can a silk touch pickaxe be used in a quarry?

Silk Touch isn't exactly a _rare_ enchantment, but it's far between enough that I'd rather not waste a silk pick in an experiment; I'm hoping someone else has tried this (with success). The main crafting ingredient in a BuildCraft quarry is an undamaged diamond pickaxe. I was able to use one that had the Silk Touch enchantment. Now, before I go committing to unleashing this on a 64x64 area, will the quarry give me ores instead of ingots? To be clear, I _was_ able to craft it using the enchanted pick. I _can_ deconstruct the quarry if this isn't going to work using a deconstruction table; I would be awful sore if I ended up losing a brand new silk touch pick for nothing :)


I can't craft anything with Industrialcraft

I just downloaded and installed Industrialcraft Experimental 1.7.2 for Minecraft, and I am unable to craft anything from this mod. When I use creative, it shows that all the items are there, and I can use them except I simply can't craft anything. I also have a recipe book mod installed and none of the recipes show to do with industrialcraft.


What are the different capabilities of the uncommon infected in Left 4 Dead 2?

I don't mean the Spitter, Boomer, etc.   I mean the uncommon infected on every campaign, like the Hazmat Suits (that drop Bile Bombs) and Clowns (that you can honk their noses to get an achievement). What are the rest, and what's unique about them?


Is trading between players available in Borderlands?

I just finished a single player session and I found a nice item, for the `Soldier` class, but I am playing `Siren`. I never played co-op till now and I would like to know if it is possible trade items with other human players in some way.


Bukkit "You have entered PVP"

In my bukkit server, I have a game where you fist fight. But when someone wants to leave, they right click a sign and it says "You can not teleport while in PVP." I need a way so that players can hurt each other but can still teleport. For the signs, I am Sign-Portals http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit- plugins/portal-no-need-running-so-much/. For the PVP, its just a big room where people fight.


When do games become available on "Games on Demand"?

I want to purchase NFS:Most Wanted through xbox live, however NFS:MW is not available there. When should I expect it to be available on "Games on Demand" ? Do games have a generic time duration before release ?


How to use gun in Android port of Another World

Based on the in-game help, I would have thought that tapping the screen would fire the gun and that pressing the screen longer would make the gun go into the other modes. That lines up with what I remember from the Apple IIgs port from years ago (when the mouse button served a similar function, if I recall). However, tapping the screen just moves my character. What am I supposed to be doing instead?


In response to a General Strategies question, @deceze commented that he'd recently won a cultural victory with just 2 cities and no real military vs. his main competitor's 40 cities. I've always assumed more cities = better empire: if I have 40 cities I should be able to squash an opponent with 20, whether I focus on military, culture, or science. Is that wrong? I love the idea of micro-managing a tiny empire rather than wearily juggling lots of cities and units toward end-game. (This partly comes from my earlier question about avoiding a tedious end-game: a small empire is inherently less tedious.) Is "Micro-Empire" a viable strategy for one or all of the victory conditions? If so, how do you pull it off?


Steam Error loading Fallout: New Vegas

Today I launched Fallout: New Vegas and it gave me an error:               Application load error P:**********       (Dashes are hidden since it might be a security thing) I was busy at Vault 11 fighting laggy robots at 1 FPS in the sacrificial chamber and I had to end task the game after saving it because i was getting tired and it was so laggy that the quit button wouldn't work. I also ended Steam's Task while the game was Syncing. What should I do to get the game working again? Buy it again? ._. **EDIT:** Steam launched the game with Error code 80. What's that?


How to mine out a pump stack shaft?

I am trying to mine a shaft for a pump stack, but the miners are only mining a couple random tiles per z-level. Here is my digging designation: (M=mine, C=channel, .=no designation Z level 0               ...M     CMCM     ...M      Z level -1               M...     .C.C     M...      Z level -2               ...M     C.C.     ...M      (levels -1 and -2 repeat alternating all the way down The idea was, for example, the channel from layer 0 to mine out access to layer -1, resulting in a pattern like this: (#=rock, ^=up ramp, v=down ramp, .=mined out) Layer 0               ######     ####.#     #v^v^#     ####.#     ######      Layer -1               ######     #.####     #^v^v#     #.####     ######      Then, I'll go back and clear the center up ramps, leaving 1 floor and 1 hole to build head-over-tail pumps on, that will draw from a 1x3 reservoir from the layer below. My miners have dug the entire depth of the shaft, but have missed several (seemingly random) tiles on each layer, and now say "no job". Why doesn't this pattern work? How can I make this structure with a minimum (or even better, no) constructions?


Where are the Life Gems in Stage 1-3 (The Dead Bog)

In _Castlevania: Lords of Shadow_ , the Dead Bog is a branching stage that has 4 Life Gems hidden in it. I've found 3 of them, I haven't found the fourth one. I've played through this stage at least 3 times. Where are each of the life gems located in the Dead Bog, so I can figure out which one I missed?


Does PC version of Civ-5 on Steam entitle me to Mac version?

I'm wondering, since my PC version of Civ-5 is registered on Steam, am I going to be able to download the Mac version when it comes out? I switched to Mac a couple years ago, so my Mac is faster and my preferred platform now. I resurrected my old PC laptop which just barely meets minimums just to play Civ.


How the Gain/Loss of Arena Rating is calculated

In World of Warcraft, when you do PvP Arena, you gain or lose Arena Rating when you win or lose. I want to know, is the amount of Rating that you gain or lose a consistent amount or is it calculated based on a few variables (example your current rating, or you win/loss ratio)?


What does "preview" an airplane on Microsoft Flight mean?

The new Microsoft Flight is an awesome freemium game. The two available airplane DLC, have a free "preview". What does it mean? Are they time-limited?


What stats are best suited to a shortbow/longbow weilding Ranger?

In Guild Wars 2, like any other MMO, there are a variety of stats including the basics such as 'Vitality', 'Armour' and 'Critical Chance'. There are also some more unique ones that don't normally appear in MMOs like 'Condition Damage', 'Precision', etc. I am currently playing a Ranger, and I use short bows and long bows. I am also in the process of creating myself some exotic gear using the Leatherworking crafting discipline, so I was wondering what stats would most benefit a Ranger playing with bows?


Is it possible to replace an upgrade you've added to an item?

I currently don't have enough level 80 upgrades to apply to all of my items. I do, however, have a variety of lower level upgrades that I can apply. If I apply one of these upgrades to an item, is it possible to then replace it at a later date with a higher level upgrade or do I need to re-create the item in order to do so?


Why aren't snow golems working?

Tekkit 3.1.2/1.2.5 We just set up a new tekkit server a week or so ago, and today I went to make a snow golem, but the golem wouldn't spawn after I placed the pumpkin. I made sure I was in an area where mobs could spawn, so that can't be the problem ... is there a flag or something that the server admin needs to set to allow snow golem/iron golems to spawn?


How can I tell when I've missed a Voxophone?

I recently finished _BioShock Infinite_ but didn't get the Eavesdropper achievement for collecting all of the Voxophones. How can I tell which areas contain Voxophones I missed?


What Are Some Advantages of Different Usages of Jokers?

I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight into the pros and cons of different uses of Joker tiles in _Lock-n-Roll_. So basically the way I've been playing, is I'll play until I fill up the board, and am forced to use a Joker to continue. I do my best to set up to board so that each Joker will clear as many dice as possible. If I have 2 jokers, I almost always use them both together at this point. * * * I was wondering, is this the best way for me to use them? does it sometimes make sense to use one or more Joker(s) _before_ the board is entirely filled up? When I can't make any moves that will clear any dice, or even fit into a clearable pattern, I just place dice in spaces that will generate me the most points, before filling the board, and using my Joker(s). Is this wise? * * * Try Lock-n-Roll for yourself, as a web-based flash game. The game is also available on iPhone/iPod Touch, and Droid.


Skyrim - Crashed Hard disk lost all local saves, steam cloud backed up nothing?

I've put many hours into skyrim but recently lost all my local save game files in my documents etc, to a Hard Drive crash. I reinstalled Skyrim hoping that steam cloud had something I could salvage from in the cloud saves, but there is nothing at all. Anyone have any idea why this would happen? I've checked after re-installing steam and cloud save feature is enabled . Library > right click Skyrim > properties > Updates > enable cloud save. I'm nearly positive Cloud Save would have been previously enabled because all my other games are using cloud save and I've never disabled this feature. Btw - i know i know, i should have backed up my Documents via Drop box etc. actually this happened as a result of installing windows 8... It managed to corrupt my backup external Harddisk... don't ask! I tried recovery software this and that nothing worked : ( I lost a tonne of stuff...


How do I apply the look of one item to another item?

I have heard that it is possible in Guild Wars 2 to apply the look of one item to another item. In World of Warcraft this is caused transmogrification, but from what I've heard this behaves more like 'Casting' in The Secret World in that the original item is destroyed in the process. I want to transfer the look of an Avenger's Short Bow (which in my case is a level 45 item, but it shares an appearance with an exotic bow with a different name) to a level 80 bow I have crafted. What steps do I have to take to transfer the look of one item to another, and does it destroy the original item (the one whose image you are transferring)? Additional, what is this _called_ in Guild Wars 2?


How to set minecraft server port from cli?

I can't seem to find a up todate and clear answer on this. I just want to run the minecraft server jar on a different port from the default 25565


Jetpack Loop Order?

I've noticed that I need the fruit jetpack and the bubble gun jetpack for the achievements that I need on Jetpack Joyride and I was just wondering if there was a certain order that the jetpacks are released in. If there is a specific order could someone list it? Or at least let me know if there is an order or not.


Stuck in a hole with water above me

I just started playing and mining around. I forgot to bring sticks. So now I've made my way back up with my bare hands. The only problem is there's water above me. It's fun trying to get out, but are there any tricks to getting out of the water? I have no map so I can't tell what it above me. I think I had an idea typing this. I'm gonna give it a try.


Can I own land without having a city nearby?

So, I have Civilization 5 with all the expansions and DLC. I'm playing on the largest map and want to start moving units across the world to face my other enemy, but it's quite far and I don't own any cities nearby. There's a small area on an island to a south that nobody owns -- it's just free land. Is there any way I can take this area without having to set up a city? I have no desire for a city in that area, but I would like a place to act as kind of a forward operating base for my units before I attack. I can ultimately make a city should it be my only option. I just wanted to avoid it because I already have units that can go far and fast and don't really want to bother with the management.


How do you provide hints in Dark Souls

In Demon Souls you could just press select (I think) and add your selected message. I would like to know how to do it though because I like everyone's help and feel bad at not being able to provide back.


When will a village decide to go to war?

I recently had the chance to complete the "Barracks" project upgrade to a School, but one of the requirements is that the village has to have won at least one war. I tried to increase its greed (it even had a war marker for a little bit), but it didn't wage war on its tiny neighbor (~50 prosperity vs. ~200). How do war markers work? How can I push a village to wage war, and how can I prevent a village from waging a war? **What are the mechanics of war?**


Pangya: Fantasy Golf - Papel Shop Special Items

I've recently become hopelessly addicted to **Pangya: Fantasy Golf** for the **PSP**. However, there seems to be hopelessly little information on it from my usual sources. What I am looking for is information on how the Papel Shop chooses when to change the special items available. I'm theorizing that it changes after so much time not playing the game, as it changed overnight, but not once during my playtime this morning. Including across loading the save and turning off the PSP. Anyone able to confirm / correct this theory? Update: I've changed my theory on this situation to it changing every 24 hours, at midnight, according to the PSP internal clock. It didn't change at all yesterday... but it had changed when I got up this morning. Still looking for confirmation or correction, though!


How do I get rid of these bats on minecraft

I was building a mob zoo and my bats got out and they fly around and annoy me. How do i remove them?


Did I Miss All the Chapter 3 Side Quests?

So I entered Loc Muinne with Iorveth, and my quest directive basically said to find Phillipa, so I did that immediately. My assumption was that the city was hostile to me and I needed to more or less sneak around. I am having trouble with the golem in the Spellbreaker quest, and because of this have looked at some walkthrough help sites. I couldn't help but notice some text that implied that I am on the path to the final battle. Can I still do side quests after the Spellbreaker quest, or am I locked on a path to the end game?


Saving citizens in the quest: The Widow's Wrath

In the quest "The Widow's Wrath" in _Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning_ I accidentally told the widow that I would kill all of the Canneroc citizens. I don't want to do this. I tried attacking her and turning the safety mode off but it wouldn't let me. When I talk to her again she just says something about how we are allies for the moment. Is there any way I can decide not to kill the citizens and instead kill her?


How does difficulty increase in arcade mode?

I'm still playing arcade mode in "hard" difficulty, a rather easy one. Why? Because the last opponent (Seth) and the special "rival" opponent ( _"Now, fight you rival"_ - Ryu, in my case) are super hard to beat, while all the previous fighters are simply ridiculous. Whilst I can manage the "rival", Seth is a real problem to me. Is it because   * Akuma is a particularly weak matchup against Seth?    * There is a crazy increase of difficulty during the endgame, like the rival is one level above the selected difficulty, and the final boss is 2 levels above? Since I can easily beat Ryu or Seth when I create a match against one of them in this difficulty, it seems pretty credible.   * I just suck like hell? Does anyone know how the difficulty increases in arcade mode (especially in the endgame)?


How do I get the Steam library view to open on "Installed"?

Whenever I fire up Steam for the first time after a reboot, the library view defaults to "All Games". My list of games is far too long for this, and every time I fire it up I switch it to "Installed" view. How can I get Steam library view to default to this?


How can I level water?

![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fPsuK.png) It may be my inner OCD, but situations like this annoy me to no end. Sometimes, a patch of water is "ruined" for no apparent rational reason and all attempts to restore it to normality are met with failure. My latest attempt was building dirt where the currents were, then removing it. The result is pictured. :/ Is there something I can do about it, or is it just a glitch?


Can the counter be expanded so plays above 999 are counted?

The counter stops at 999. Does anyone know how to get the counter to count above 999?


Can bouncing bullets hit another tank?

In World of Tanks, bullets can be deflected by armor thickness. I'm wondering if it is possible for a bullet to bounce on a tank with suck an angle that it can go hit an other (or any destructible structure)? Or maybe after a bounce the bullet just disappear in the air? And if it can, _it is possible_ that the bullet bounce to _the same_ tank. Does it gives 2 succesfull hits for one single bullet to the one who shoot it? Does a bouncing bullet can destroy an other target and if yes, to who goes the kill? As far as I remember I never saw something like that happening but I want to know if there is an **_non-null_** chance. Thanks to anyone who can help!


How do I improve my One Base Battlecruiser Build

Alright, so my favorite build against zerg is the 1 Base, Battlecruiser Build. This build has proved to be 100% effective against zerg, the only time I usually struggle is against randoms who end up zerg. The build is supposed to look like this...   * 10 Supply Depot   * 11 Refinery   * 13 Barracks   * 16 Factory and Orbital Command   * 17 refinery   * 19 starport followed by fusion core   * 26 Battlecruiser   * push out as soon as battlecruiser is up w/ hellions, marines, and SCVs. Most gold and lower zerg players dont know how to counter this build even when they scout it. But with the addition of HoTS I noticed my build order is delayed and looks more like...   * 10 Supply Depot   * 11 Refinery   * 13 Barracks   * 17 Factory   * 18 orbital command   * 20 Starport followed by fusion core   * 28 battlecruiser My first game with this went smoothly with me noticing the delay and just thought my macro was bad (because it was). Second game the zerg player countered either by accident or actually knew what to do, but after countering didnt keep pushing and I won (which is why I think he was just lucky). Now I noticed that my build is going to be easily countered once I get back to the leagues I used to play in since this build has slowed down (or maybe my macro is just still bad). Well anyways I switched up the build a tad to incorporate a single drop to stop the zerg player from expanding easily. Well it still worked cuz I effectively wrecked both expansions and stopped him from expanding from then on as well. But what I didn't like was that it was a very messy win. Here are the details of the battle... I used the same build besides the starport and fusion core being a few supply delayed because I built Widow Mines, and a medivac as soon as the starport finished. So my battlecruiser was delayed significantly, but I took advantage of this and expanded right as I started my battlecruiser (once I had all the Vespene I needed for the first Battlecruiser I swapped 3 scvs back to crystal). At this point I have a medivac 3 Widow mines a small force of hellions and marines (nothing a decent zerg player cant handle with a group of roaches). This zerg player did a good job of stopping my expand but I held him from my main with widow mines a bunker and effective use of my hellions. After fending off his first push I rushed my medivac with 1 widow mine and marines to his expands. I made him cancel his third and I dropped the widow mine behind his second and killed all his workers (it took him a long time to take out the widow mine and I even was able to kill a queen with it, so I dont think he noticed till the queen died from it, mostly cuz I used a banshee to kite his queen to it.). Although I did make the mistake of losing my medivac and marines to his static defenses in his main, I had stopped his economy easily. At this point I have a very sizeable force of hellions and marines and a battlecruiser which I push out with, wrecking his small force of roaches and what was left of his natural expansion. He was able to kill my hellions and marines easily but with my macro going, group after group of hellions and marines kept him on his toes untill he pulled out a bunch of mutalisks. Now I had 3 battlecruiser in the battle at this point so he didnt take the head on, he just focused on my bases which I didnt really need anymore since he couldnt win at this point. Lucklily with proper placement of about 4 widow mines and some baiting with a single battlecruiser I wiped out his force of mutalisks and he GGd. Yah sure I won, but a more skilled zerg player with better macro and scouting could've stopped this easily. I would love some tips or advice on how to improve my build so i'm not just trying to throw random things at a player and hoping it works. Note: Any Terran players who try this build, it is specifically ment for Zerg it will not work against another Terran or Protoss player.


Brake pedal trouble with Xbox 360 Racing Wheel

I have bought a used Microsoft Xbox Racing Wheel and have recently started playing. I have noticed that every time I let go of the gas pedal completely, the braking lights turn on. And when the car eventually stops, it starts backing up in reverse at full speed. Has anyone else experienced this? It happens on any game. I also switched pedal sets as I have 2 sets.


How can I get past World 3-10?

I'm having trouble getting past the last portion of World 3-10 in _Scribblenauts Remix_. I've managed to get the man and his dog past the first 2 areas with a heavy bridge, and a long bridge, but the last portion with a gap over fire has me stumped. The hint refers to fire-resistant. I've tried various fire resistant materials: steel, asbestos, etc. I've put out the fire with rain and even created a "fire-resistant bridge" and laid it across, but the man and dog just sit and wait. I'm sort of at a loss after various attempts. I'm sure the answer is obvious, but it's not coming to me. Any ideas of how to pass would be appreciated. Here they are doing nothing even though they _should_ be able to cross: ![Here they are doing nothing even though they should be able to cross](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oTr9D.png)


What set of opening character parameters will give the easiest max level without accidental levels?

I would like to build an Oblivion character that has perfect leveling with a 5/5/1 (if possible, but if the 5/5/5 is easier I'll go for that), as I like to increase luck too. What is a build that will allow me to do this without really worrying too much about _accidentally leveling a skill_ (for example it's easy to accidentally level athletics or if you're a jump-a-holic like me, acrobatics). I'm looking for   * Race (would prefer one that looks more human, so Breton or Imperial, just because they look better, but would consider another race for strategic purposes.)   * Birthsign   * Custom class - 7 skills and spec. I've done some preliminary research on it, which indicates you want to try to make your 7 skills be split among the 7 attributes. The first few are simple, but the others are more challenging.   * Agi - security: easy to control, just avoid locks when i don't want to level, and easy to level on queue by getting most of the tumblers, then exiting.)   * End - block: just don't block in combat, or do nothing but block in combat. Simple   * Int - alchemy: easy to control for obvious reasons   * Per - speechcraft: so easy to level it's ridiculous. I'm pretty good and fast at the wheel (was sad to see it go for Skyrim!!)   * Spe - ??   * Str - ??   * Wil - ?? The speed, strength, and willpower choices seem very difficult. They're much harder to control. Right now I'm thinking speed could be light armor, and I can avoid leveling it by avoiding combat or playing without armor (it's really not that bad!) For strength, I only get blade, blunt, or hand to hand. I can't really tell if I should have one, two, or none in my main spec, and just level these as offs. I really need strength to boost carry-weight of course. In my opinion it's the most important stat! For willpower, I can choose between alt, dest, or rest. Rest you pretty much always need for combat. I almost never use alt when I play, but either that or dest would work as I can avoid using them pretty easy.


What is a lorestone for?

I found a lorestone and am under the impression that I got some xp off of activating it. It also said that I can get more benefits when I find a set of lorestones. What type of benefits do I get from lorestones? Is this another must catch them all for min-maxers?


Which Oblivion house will give me the fastest time from fast travel to chests?

Pretty straightforward question. Of all the Oblivion houses available to me, which is going to give me the shortest time from when I fast travel to when I have at least 3 safe chests? Right now I'm using the Imperial City because it's cheap and relatively close to a fast travel location (The Waterfront). But it takes around 20 or so seconds to get there. And everyone knows that 20 seconds is forever when there's one out there with 5!


What rare items exist in Minecraft, and where can I find them?

What are the rare materials/drops in Minecraft? I'm talking about things you might never find, except perhaps in chests near mob spawners, or by some convoluted collection process. I already know about saddles, records and slime balls. What other rarities am I missing?


Where is the new Airport in Need For Speed: World?

I heard there is a new airport in the recently unlocked areas of the Need For Speed: World. Where is it?


How do I save my game in Tokyo Jungle?

Tokyo Jungle has (at least) two hints at a save system:   1. The menu screen has a "Continue" item   2. When quitting, it asks "Quit without saving?" But, I can't figure out how to actually save the game! How do I do it?


Purchasing an Xbox live family pack

Is the only place to purchase a gold family pack through xbox.com? I've looked through multiple sites and see one, three and 12 month subscription cards for an individual gold membership but nothing for the family pack. Have family packs ever been released to retail or are they only available via download?


What engineer skills cause explosions?

Some traits within the "Explosives" line work only with explosions. For instance, Steel-Packed Powder > Explosions cause vulnerability for 5 seconds. What, in this context, qualifies as an explosion?


Are soldiers affected by area effects (smoke grenades, poison clouds) as they run through them?

I know that smoke grenades affect soldiers' defense when they stand in the area while being shot at by the enemy during the enemy's turn, and are affected by thin men poison clouds if they stand in the area. However, do smoke grenades or poison clouds affect soldiers in the middle of a move or turn? e.g., if I wish to run a soldier from point A through point B and finish on point C, and I suspect that he will trigger an alien overwatch as he runs through point B, will a smoke grenade on point B protect him? If a soldier runs through a poison cloud but does not start or end the turn in the cloud, will he become poisoned?


Does Brother Malachi the Healer's blessing actually do anything?

When you start the game and arrive in Tristram, Brother Malachi the Healer gives you a blessing if you talk to him. There's a little sound effect and a flash of light as he blesses you. Does it actually do anything? I don't see any obvious effect.


Do timed effects pause during in-game cutscenes?

What happens to timed effects, such as the bonus from a shrine or a Monk's mantra, when an in-game cutscene plays (e.g. the cutscene which appears when you first encounter Deckard Cain)? Does the timer pause while you're in the cutscene? Does it depend on whether other human players are connected?


Does the healing from leaders and supply wagons stack?

In rise of nations with the building of Versailles does the healing effect from the wagons stack with the health bonuses of the Healing Leaders? The French have the ability to have their supply wagons heal at double the rate of the original ones after the building of Versailles. Also the Patriot/President and CEO all give healing benefits. So what is the maximum amount of health regeneration that you can have in Rise of Nations?


What are the silver Shy Guys for?

I saw a silver Shy Guy, and being a Yoshi, I figured maybe eating him was the way to go. I just got a normal egg out of the deal, so I am wondering if maybe eating him was the wrong choice. It's so sparkly! What does it mean!


How can I set Diablo 3 to work across 3 monitors? (in Eyefinity: 6016 x 1080 resolution)

I created my eyefinity group on my desktop to span **6016 x 1080** resolution, but I can only see 1920 x 1080 (as max resolution) in the video settings in Diablo 3. Is it possible to play D3 while in Eyefinity? If so, how?


Is it possible to skip past night in Minecraft single player?

I have an essentially brand-new Minecraft world. Problem is, I haven't found anything I can use to make light yet, so as soon as night falls I get totally lost. And I then have to sit still with the application open waiting for dawn so I can figure out where the Hell I am. (I can't even alt-tab out, since that pauses the game.) Is there any way to skip night so I can get back to trying to do something?


How do I do "finisher moves" in The Witcher 2?

Sometimes, for no apparent reason, when I strike one of the enemies I'm fighting in The Witcher 2, a short cinematic will play where Geralt stylishly eliminates the foe, seemingly regardless of their current health at the time. What is actually going on here? Is it just luck?


What's the original DVD drive type for my 360 model?

So a couple years ago my DVD drive on my 360 broke. Out of warranty and lacking cash I decided to find someone on craigslist to fix it. They did, for super cheap, however they replaced my drive with a non stock drive. This wasn't a problem until a booted up my 360 after a long period of gaming inactivity. I can't install the updates because it detects my non-stock drive, meaning I can't play any new games. I've googled it, but can't figure out which stock drive I need for my particular 360 model and was wondering if anyone out there might be able to help me. Or in the very least point my in the right direction. The relevant data:               MFR Date   - 2006 01 25     Serial     - 4131705 60405     Product ID - 77093441413170570405


What role does gender play in the Realms of Despair?

I can make my character male, female or neutral gender. Is there any game play consideration that would influence my decision or is it purely a personal preference?


What are the differences between the races?

There are so many choices in races on the Realms of Despair that it's difficult to know where to start. What are the main differences between the races? Is there any major advantage to choosing a particular one over the others?


What do you lose when you're no longer a VIP?

In Lord of the Rings Online, it appears you gain access to some extra features/items when you become a paid subscriber/VIP. (Free access to an extra storage bag, etc.) When you let your VIP status lapse, do you still keep those perks, or do you lose them when become a Premium member again? The group of guys I play MMO's with used to play City of Heroes, but in that game, after losing VIP status, and returning to premium you lose access to characters that are prestige classes and things like that. (Which stinks because we didn't realize that going in and played for a month with characters that we lost access to when our VIP month ran out.) I am hoping to find the answer before we decide if it is worth going VIP for a while or not.


Smoke causes FPS to drop to almost unplayable levels

While everything else runs very smoothly, any kind of smoke (from smoke grenades, mortar, tank guns, collapsing buildings) slows graphics down to single digit FPS. The effect is proportional to the relative area of screen covered by smoke. I've tried turning down every graphics setting there is (both in-game and driver) to no avail. Is this a common problem (or even a "feature" of BC2) or is there a way to fix it? _Relevant specs: i5-760 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI HD 5770 1GB._


How to change weapons when using the PC keyboard?

I've got so far in the game that I have to use the pistol for training, however for some odd reason I can't use the HUD to change weapon types (it simply won't change the weapon when I release the button). Has anyone ever had the same problem?


Is there a way to share the bank in World of Warcraft?

I started to play recently and I created a new character and had a surprise that the bank is not the same for the new character. How can I pass my items or have a shared bank with my other character in the same realm? I don't have anyone ingame I could trust to give them the items so they could give it back to the other character.


Where to start exploring from in Fallout New Vegas: Old World Blues?

I've attached it in the game launcher, but do not know where to start from. No radio signal or something like that? Where do I look? **Update:** According to this video… … it's at Mojave Drive-In, but I didn't get the signal. :(


What is the optimal number of training Pokemon?

In all Pokemon versions, there's a trade off: You can easily level a few Pokemon off of trainers, or slowly grind to level your entire team. With the goals of beating the game and catching as many possible, what's the best strategy for efficiency in terms of the number of Pokemon you train throughout the game? What about HM slaves? For example, should one only focus on three pokemon from the beginning to end game?


Skyrim Companion's quest "Striking the Heart."

I went where it told me to go in Valheim Towers but there isn't anyone there and I don't know what to do.


Can I see what other players have named their character in multiplayer?

On Xbox 360 (not sure about other platforms), I only see other players' Xbox Live account names in the lobby and in-game. **Is there a way to see what my teammates named their characters? Are they able to see the name of my eponymously named male vanguard, Manguard?**


Gemming for Blood dk to tank Firelands normal/heroic

Is it better to gem for Stamina, Mastery, Dodge or Parry?   * Stamina for blue sockets?    * Parry + mastery for red/yellow?    * Full stamina for more vengeance and bigger blood shields?    * Stamina + mastery as much as I can with still getting socket bonuses?    * Or dodge?


Is the Geth at the end of Priority: Geth Dreadnought from any of the previous games?

I just finished Priority: Geth Dreadnought and there was a Geth named Geth VI who was sending out the Reaper signal. Was this Geth significant in any of the other games? The way the camera work is done, it looks as if this is supposed to be a significant character. To me, it just looks like all the other Geth I was just shooting.


How to fix the sabotaged medi-gel dispensers?

There's a doctor in "Cargo Hold: B" section of the "Docks: Holding Area" of the Citadel that I overheard on the phone talking about sabotaged medi-gel dispensers. **Where are the dispensers I'm looking for, and what do I need to do to "unsabotage" them?**


How to unlock green lockers in Silent Hill: Downpour?

I completed 16% of Silent Hill: Downpour, and I came across a green locker at the entrance of the town just after completing Devil's Pit episode. When I try to use it, it asks for a 6-digit password. What am I supposed to do? Is there something around to interact with in order to reveal possible passwords?


Can we use bot worms in an online game?

Me and a friend got Worms Revolution and one of our favorite tings to do is play in a game with all non-player slots filled with CPU worms for more carnage. In local multiplayer this is still possible, but if you can do it in online multiplayer we haven't found out how. Is there any way to create an online game with bots in Worms Revolution?


Wizard CDR builds?

So I've been looking to improve my Wizard's survivability in Inferno. I've looked into a group of Wizard builds called CDR (Cooldown Reduction) builds, whose primary skills are Critical Mass and Frost Nova. There seems to have been a lot of success with this build, but also Blizzard seems to have nerfed it substantially (Magic Weapon/Venom, Living Lightning, etc. Can anyone confirm a list of these which are nerfed??). Does anyone know of any **currently working** CDR builds? I've read this article, but it seems to use the nerfed skills in 1.0.3.


What do the stats in The Club represent?

In The Club, characters have three stats:   * Speed   * Strength   * Stamina What do these mean in gameplay? Speed is obviously how fast the character runs, but the other two aren't so clear. GameFAQs doesn't seem to know either.


How do I gift the rewards of the Bioshock Infinite pre-order?

I pre-purchased Bioshock Infinite. Along with this, I received Bioshock and X-Com. Both I have already. On the store-page it says for both games: > Already own it on Steam? Gift it to a friend How can I gift this to a friend then? Thanks!


How do I see screenshots taken through Steam of a non-Steam game?

Steam has an option to take a screenshot of your current game at any time (F12). For Steamworks games, all screenshots are displayed as thumbnails on the library page when I select the game in my library, but when I take screenshots of a non-Steam game, they don't appear on my profile page. The profile page also says I have 0 screenshots for that game. How do I find them? And how do I make them show up on my online profile page?


How can I slow enemies (especially mini-bosses) as a sniper assassin?

I've completed the game as a sniper assassin and I'm playing through again on True Vault Hunter Mode. For the most part my damage is scaling up and as long as I'm in the zone getting quick critical hits I'm handling normal mobs just fine. Bosses and mini-bosses are giving me the most trouble. Often I have to get close to spawn them and my first reaction is to hit Decepti0n and sprint away. But most of them can close almost any distance in one leap and chase me as fast as I can sprint. With about 10k/10k shields/health I can only take a few hits and have to rely on health stealing grenades and repeated sprints to try to kite the bosses. Mini-bosses are often in confined spaces that get me killed quickly. Any tips for slowing them down so I can get some distance?


What is the significance of tactical strike team missions?

I'm having a hard time doing these missions, and apparently there's a limited time window for me to do them. Are there any rewards or penalties for completing or failing to complete these missions?


How can I win tactical strike force missions?

The first (and to date, last) time I tried to play the FOB Spectre mission, I was slaughtered in 3 minutes. It seems any 1 of my units is incapable of taking out any 1 enemy unit, and I only have 3 to defend 3 objectives. Is there a trick I'm missing? Apparently the number of retries I have is limited, and so is the number of story missions I can do before the tactical missions expire. Do my strike teams regenerate at some point, or will I be a total loser if I fail 3 times?


Mosquito and other ESF top speeds?

What is the top speed of a mosquito with maxed racer frame, and how does that compare with other ESF w/ max racer frame?