The PC tag pertains questions about PC-specific problems with a game, and the tuning of a PC configuration to best accomodate gaming. Applies to all of Linux, Windows and OS X.
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Why was everything unlocked the first time I started Portal 2 coop?
I was playing Portal 2 co-op for the first time. We were on PC in split-screen mode. When the game started, we were dumped into a level selection chamber, and a voice announced that all levels were ...
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What are the equivalent PC keyboard keys and mouse buttons of the Xbox 360 game controller buttons shown on the screen?
The PC port of Dark Souls shows Xbox 360 game controller buttons on its in-game messages and the UI. However, I'm playing with a mouse and a keyboard. This makes learning the controls a bit awkward.
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Low Rider Challenge
While playing GTA: San Andreas today, I got to the Low Rider Challenge. It's seemingly impossible to beat this, as no matter how well I do, my opponent seems to one up me. I don't particularly care ...
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Weapon and Staff Choices in Magicka
Does anyone have a list handy of the various items that you can find spread throughout the campaign? A list of their effects would also be appreciated.
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Will a dedicated sound-card decrease CPU load?
Assume the CPU is the bottleneck in my PC's performance (I've a great GPU and tons of RAM), and lets say I'm playing a game that permanently maxes out the CPU load.
My PC has no dedicated ...
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Is it possible to re-map or disable the key that brings up the console?
From time to time when switching to primary weapon (1) I accidentally hit `, which in BF3 brings up the console. I don't see possibility to change that binding on the options screen.
Is there a way ...
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Perfect 180 turns and aiming
I've noticed when watching some films that some players are able to do instant and perfect 180 degree spins. For example, I come up from behind and start shooting and they instantly spin and are ...
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How do I change follower level cap with console commands?
You know how they cap at either 30 or 50? How do I change that to 81?
I looked it up and got 2 different results:
setlevel 1000,0,1,81
setlevel 1000 0 1 81
Is it with commas or without?
Has ...
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How do I fix the massive flicker I'm seeing in game?
If I walk up close to a door, then walk backwards facing the door, or looking up/down a steep mountainside causes horrible flickering.
This is on an Nvidia GTX580 under windows 7. System is an i7 ...
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Pause during cutscenes
Is it possible to pause GTA IV (PC version, via Steam) during cutscenes? And if so, how?
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How to invert a pulser and connect a door to it?
Obviously inverting a pulsar is kind of redundant, since it goes on and off repeatedly...
however, when I want it to stop, a lever would do just fine, but it would keep it powered on.
but what if I ...
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How can I remap keys to my powers in multiplayer?
In the single player game, I'm able to remap which number keys trigger various powers by holding down the spacebar and then, when the command window is open, dragging the power icons into whatever ...
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Are there crash logs for Skyrim?
I have crashed twice in a row while mixing healing potions.
Is there a log I can go look at to see what I am doing that is causing the crash? (Or do I just need to lay off the potions for a while?)
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Menu Key Bindings in Skyrim
I typically change the default WASD controls to use a different set of keys, is there anyway to change the keys in the menu system to reflect the updated bindings? It's annoying to have to go back and ...
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Is there a functional difference between the console and PC versions of the LEGO games?
I'm wondering if there are any different play areas (added or missing) between the PC editions of the LEGO games (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, etc) and their console equivalents.
I'm also ...
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How to defeat a static army with lots of cannons?
Against the computer, I am sometimes (too often for my taste) faced with armies that are mostly composed of reinforcements that never reached their target and that the computer joined together, with a ...
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Do I need an empty slot in my Zen garden to get new water or night-time plants?
I'm trying to fill up my night-time and water gardens in Plants vs. Zombies. My regular Zen garden is completely full, and I know that when I picked up plants from dropped presents while in game ...
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Does Skyrim work without Steam?
There are rumours floating around which state the main Skyrim executable (as of version 1.1.21.0) is not tied to Steamworks - or any other form of DRM - even if you bought the game from Steam. If this ...
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Is there a reward for re-completing Hell's Precipice mission?
Does anyone know if there is now a reward for completing this mission again? Essentially re-completing the Prophecies campaign?
I can't find any info here, ...
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Are there any additional quests/expansions for Dragon Age that are not developed by Bioware?
After a whole year, and before Dragon Age 2, I am having a second playthrough. I would love to add some additional content to spice up a bit the fun, and I was hoping for some extra developed by some ...
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How can I get my publicist to stuff it?
My publicist chick and promoter dude are beginning to grate on me after only the first season. Is there a way to get them to QFT so I can race in peace? I can't skip their blabbering with or ...
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Is there any way to see kill/death ratio per weapon, map, or kit?
Subject says it all. I really wish I had those more finely grained statistics but since it's not on the battle log site, I'm guessing it's simply not available (unless I've missed it somewhere).
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In Need For Speed: World, is there any gameplay difference between the Lustra, React and Glint packages?
NFS:W, after you painstakingly reach level 5, offers you a whooping choice of three performance upgrade packs: Lustra, React and Glint.
As much as I'd rather get a new ride -- something that was far ...
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Graphics Card, Processor or RAM?
Which is better for good gaming?
Graphics card
Processor
RAM
Will only buying a very good expensive GPU (Graphics Card) ensure a good gaming experience?
Friends say that you dont need to buy ...
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Can I use my Xbox 360 controller to play PC games?
I bought the Prince of Persia trilogy games yesterday at a garage sale and I want to play them asap! I remember them being great on the PS2.
Can I use my Xbox 360 controller with my laptop? Would I ...
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Compatibility of controllers for PC games
As the number of console ports seems to increase, there are more and more games that are meant to be played with a controller like on a console. The keyboard controls are sometimes pretty clumsy.
If ...
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I am stuck in a tent in Skyrim. How can I get out?
My character got stuck in a tent in one dungeon. I was doing some quest in some dungeon, I saw a monster in a tent, I went to kill the monster, I killed it but in the process I accidentally went in ...
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Does Brink use GFWL or Steamworks?
I heard in some previews that Brink would have used Steamworks but today I went on an online store and the PC cover shows the logo Game For Windows Live.
Can you clarify which is the truth? I am ...
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Can wood catch fire if it's surrounded by water?
Are there any arrangements of water around wood that can prevent it from catching fire? I'm mostly interested in structures with these three cross-sections:
~██~ ▒██▒ ▒██▒ █ Wood
~~~~ ~~~~ ...
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X3 reunion tutorial?
I got X3 off of Steam for cheap recently. I have never played any of the X games before, and I am finding it difficult to get started. There is no in game tutorial to teach you the controls and how ...
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What strategies for success exist to for transitioning from single to multiplayer?
I've found, in the past, when I've gone from single to multiplayer I end up getting schooled and reading FAQs more than playing.
A classic examples of this are Age of Mythology or AOE3. I avoided ...
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Are there any alternatives to Livestream and Justin.tv when it comes to streaming games? [closed]
Are there any alternative to Livestream and Justin.tv when it comes to streaming game footage from your PC? I currently use Livestream and it is a pretty good service, I'm just wondering if there are ...
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What are the best laptop screen resolutions for gaming on a PC?
There are a wide variety of resolutions available on different laptops on the market.
Which screen resolutions are best for gaming? Is Full HD (1920 x 1080) the best?
Are there any resolutions one ...
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Can you “win” Dwarf Fortress?
Can you "win" a game of Dwarf Fortress? Is there like an ending or some victory condition? Or does the game just go on forever sort of like The Sims?
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Party members stopped following main character in Neverwinter Nights 2
I am playing NWN 2, and recently the party members stopped following main character when I am walking around. Any ideas how to fix it?
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How do I get all parts of my HUD to stick around in DX:HR
So, I'm pretty sure when I started playing DX:HR, the display for my "hotbar," or 1-0 keys, was constantly around as long as I wasn't at Sarif Industries. Yet now, later in the game, I'm noticing that ...
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GTA IV will not start
Last Year, I bought Grand Theft Auto IV on Steam (PC). After I installed it I played it for less that an hour, then I had to go out. The next day the game would not launch. The Launcher would appear, ...
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How to assess amount of network traffic generated by an online game?
The question is in the title - is there some (hopefully non-intrusive) tool, or a site that lists average traffic consumption for popular games?
A friend of mine would like to play with me, yet he is ...
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What are Silver Pantaloons for?
In Baldur's Gate 2, I got the item Silver Pantaloons.
What is the purpose of this item? Is it useful or can I toss it?
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Can you put poison on a weapon that is already enchanted?
I just started playing Skyrim and I am level 12, but I have a question before I get too invested into crafting perks. Can a weapon that is enchanted have poison applied to it as well?
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Is it possible to edit the keybindings in Super Meat Boy?
I've recently started playing Super Meat Boy on the PC, but I find that the default control scheme to be rather lacking. I would much prefer to use something other than space for jumping.
Is there ...
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How can I open my horse's inventory?
According to the player manual you can bring up the companion command menu by long-pressing E while aiming your reticule at a companion. I would assume the same philosophy holds for horses, but I am ...
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Saving Xbox Live profile picture
Is there a way I can save the Xbox Live profile picture to a PC hard disk? I want to use it as my Gravatar.
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How do I exit eagle vision in Assassin's Creed 2?
I am just starting out in Assassin's Creed 2, trying to associate a given action with the button it is bound to. I find myself continually pressing the button for Eagle Vision, and I can't seem to ...
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Place to meet gamers for co-op
I am looking for a place to meet similar minded gamers to play co-op with. I know Goozex has the playing now tab, but it is severely under utilized. (Left 4 Dead example). Xbox Live has the recent ...
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Is it possible to run RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 in windowed mode?
Is it possible to run RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 in windowed mode?
I have Windows 7 and the game works, but since my resolution is bigger than the game can handle, I would prefer to play in windowed mode ...
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Is there a shortcut to Investigate or Enter Orbit when cruising around a system?
I haven't been able to locate a PC short cut to investigate or enter orbit when scanning a sector. This would be very helpful as I'm often being chased by Reapers who want to ... well ... reap me.
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In Portal 2, can you transfer ps3 saved data to a pc to continue playing with same profile?
Since you get both versions is it possible to start on one platform and move to another? Is there a way or need to convert files?
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Adapting game resolution to screen
I have a 1280x1024 screen and some games do not support this resolution.
For example, DeusEx support only 1280×960. When it stretches to my screen, fonts gets very hard to read and I don't get the ...
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Does the time played stack in a class when in a vehicle in battlefield 3?
There are many awards that players can strive for in Battlefield 3. A few medals are for a decent amount of time played in a vehicle, emplaced weapon, and class.
If I were to play with the Assault ...
