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3answers
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What's the maximum number of powered rails in a row that's useful?
I'm going through my rail network, replacing boosters with powered rails. However I'm finding that unlike boosters, which 'break' the laws of minecraft physics (by giving the cart much more momentum ...
19
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2answers
20k views
What is the secret to the burnt treasure map with the Polytron logo, the candle room, and the floating black monolith?
After lowering the water level, there is a anticube room beneath the first warp zone. In New Game+ first-person view mode, the Polytron logo shows on the floor. After following the treasure map ...
22
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3answers
7k views
Can I register a retail boxed copy of a game with Steam?
I personally do not like to purchase games digitally. There's just something magical about going to the store, picking up a boxed game, staring at the amazing box art, bringing the game home and ...
17
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4answers
50k views
Fortify alchemy/fortify enchant stacking?
Is it possible to enchant a set of fortify alchemy equipment that will allow you to create a more potent fortify enchant potion then using the potion recreate a more powerful set of alchemy equipment? ...
16
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2answers
1k views
Can I use my PS3 controller on a PC?
Are there some good drivers available to make the PS 3 controller work with Windows 7?
Also, can I use it wirelessly?
16
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3answers
390 views
Does a website exist that compares the versions of the same game on different platforms?
Since I own all the current-generation consoles as well as a gaming PC, whenever I decide to buy a new game, I tend to end up having to do a decent amount of searching to see if there are any ...
14
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5answers
72k views
How do I change player name in minecraft multiplayer in offline mode in Linux?
I have a small Minecraft server (beta 1.5), and every time I log in via offline mode from a client, my name is "Player". How can I change that?
I know of a way to do it in Windows but it doesn't ...
54
votes
7answers
41k views
How much can my follower carry?
Basically, I want to dump everything on my follower as I'm traveling around to free up my own inventory space. I want to know how much he/she can carry. Is it a mirror of my own weight limit? Are ...
41
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7answers
73k views
What are the lyrics to the Turret Opera at the end of Portal 2?
So after you beat the main game and the finale movie starts to run, Chell's upward elevator-ing is abruptly halted by a quartet of turrets. Rather than shoot at you, they start to... sing?
What are ...
24
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6answers
43k views
Do console commands affect Steam achievements?
I've painted myself into a corner and am forced to choose between abandoning a couple hours' progress or cheating my way out of it. Unfortunately, I can't find hard data on if/how the use of console ...
19
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3answers
3k views
Will new Minecraft features appear in existing worlds?
I'm a new Minecrafter, and was wondering if new updates are backwards compatible. Specifically, will the new "Adventure Update" features (Beta 1.8) appear in existing worlds created with Beta 1.7 and ...
16
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2answers
2k views
How do I construct a safe sleeping area in 1.5 version?
Since 1.5 old rules for safe sleeping are no longer working. What are the new rules?
With the addition of weather, sleeping in bed is much more important and old rules for safe placements of beds no ...
8
votes
4answers
6k views
How do I earn “No One Left Behind” with as few squadmates as possible?
In Mass Effect 2's conclusion, you finally go on the suicide mission, but despite the name, it is possible for everyone to survive.
What I am looking for is a method to succeed (i.e., everyone ...
5
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2answers
4k views
Maxing out gear with maxed out smithing, enchanting and alchemy
I have level 100 smithing, enchanting and alchemy. I also have some nice enchanted gear, fortify smithing and alchemy.
How high should I be able to get my fortified equipment?
Currently I'm around ...
44
votes
1answer
39k views
How do I respec a follower in Diablo 3?
I didn't like the skill I chosen for the first follower I found. Is it possible to respec his skill later on?
24
votes
2answers
10k views
How does road maintenance work?
Playing civilization 5 the game explicitly says roads cost gold to maintain. This is of course a major variable in the answer to "should I connect these cities by road or not" question.
However, ...
16
votes
1answer
3k views
Are stats outside of your primary worth getting at all?
In Diablo 3 each class has a primary stat that increases all their damage. They also seem to have very minor side benefits such as a bit of dodge for dex, however the amount of dex a barb would need ...
31
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3answers
6k views
Is there any way to check a recently sold item's stats?
I've been putting rares I've found on the auction house for cheap prices, which usually results in them being snatched up relatively quickly. Afterwards, I'd love to know what sold for the particular ...
25
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3answers
2k views
What does it mean to have map control?
I hear people talking a lot about having map control (mostly tzenes). What specifically does a good player consider map control? Is it simply having decent visibility of most of the map so that you ...
21
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4answers
17k views
What determines if a soldier is gifted with psionic powers?
The game mentions a soldier's will influencing whether they have a gift or not. Since you can only test a soldier once, does that mean promoting a soldier a couple of times before testing might ...
17
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4answers
8k views
How do I filter items in the Auction House by additional damage?
So I'm trying to buy a Source item for my Wizard to get some higher damage. Sources typically come with additional damage and some number of other mods. However, I don't see any way to search, sort, ...
11
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1answer
17k views
Can I change the language the game client uses?
If I buy a German retail copy of diablo 3 can I still change it to English?
I doubt that English language pack is included with it,will it be downloaded upon the change?
9
votes
6answers
51k views
Monks and the effectiveness of 2-handed weapons
I am just starting a Monk build in Diablo 3, and notice that a dual-wielding setup or a weapon/shield combo is far more favorable than using a Daibo, due to the ability to equip more prefixes and ...
6
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3answers
28k views
Is Primary Stat Worth More Than Weapon Damage?
I'm on Act 1 of Nightmare difficulty with my Witch Doctor, and i have a weapon that has +150 intelligence and 20.6 DPS. yet i can make an axe at the smith that has 45+ weapon dps. is giving up that ...
42
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6answers
8k views
What is ping, and why is it important?
I've seen the term used in many online games. What does it mean? Also, is higher or lower ping better?
38
votes
4answers
13k views
How do the Treasure Goblins work?
Every once in a while I'll come across the sneaky devils and they always flee. What determines when they flee (time, distance, etc.) and do I get better loot by killing them faster? Is there ...
33
votes
8answers
27k views
What persists after a respawn in Minecraft?
I've died a few times before reaching the point where I can get some action going; after each death I was unable to recover the contents of my inventory.
Is my inventory lost forever after death?
...
29
votes
5answers
22k views
What blocks can the Enderman pick up and what blocks can't they pick up?
I have seen the Enderman pick up grass blocks but I want to know is what blocks they can pick up and what block they can't pick up.
22
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3answers
42k views
19
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1answer
1k views
Ramifications of mass slaughter?
OK, this is going to sound a bit… sociopathic. Or perhaps psychopathic. In any event, it's something that I'd only do playing a game — I swear! :)
I will soon finish Point Lookout for ...
14
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2answers
9k views
At the end of the first mission on Mars, is it possible to catch the Cerberus agent?
At the end of the mission on Mars, a Cerberus agent is running away with the data about the Prothean device. I was unable to catch her. Is it possible to catch up with her before she reaches her ...
13
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2answers
5k views
How much of The Witcher 2 will I have trouble with, not having played the first game?
Are there a lot of references to the plot of the first game? Are there things I'm already expected to know at the outset?
I hear that there is some stuff imported from old save games in the new ...
12
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3answers
15k views
Repairing the white phial quest broken?
There is a quest in Windhelm where you have to find a white phial for the alchemist.
This quest is not a problem, after many days, you get a letter from him again to meet him at his shop.
Its this ...
12
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5answers
8k views
Aside from containers in bought houses or guilds/organizations, are there other 'safe' containers which will store items permanently (won't reset)?
In TES IV: Oblivion, you don't have to buy a house nor join a guild/organization to have access to containers where you can safely store items, without them being reset every few in-game days.
Aside ...
11
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2answers
9k views
How do I manipulate objects?
In Oblivion, you could grab objects with the Z-key, or the Telekinesis spell.
I've tried the Z key in Skyrim, but couldn't seem to grab anything.
And then I see this:
...
11
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3answers
5k views
How far should I place torches in a planar huge room?
I'm building a very large planar room. How far should I place torches from each other, in order to avoid mob spawning?
In How far do I have to place torches so that mobs will not spawn near me? ...
9
votes
2answers
33k views
What exactly is a “guest pass” or “starter edition” and how do I give it to a friend?
I've seen "Diablo III guest passes" mentioned as a way to allow friends to experience a "demo" of the game. I have purchased Diablo III but going over my Battle.net account page I cannot find any way ...
9
votes
1answer
3k views
Assuming everyone survived in Mass Effect 2, where and how do they make an appearance?
I want to know what interactions I'll miss by having started a fresh game.
Assuming everyone survived, where do they appear and what importance does everyone's cameo have?
I'm looking for a ...
9
votes
1answer
8k views
How does the StarCraft 2 region lock work?
Does someone who wants to play the North America and Latin America versions of StarCraft 2 need to buy two keys, or is just one key enough to install both game clients?
I'm not sure about this on ...
8
votes
3answers
19k views
Do bosses or boss encounters respawn?
Is it possible to return to a point of a boss fight or encounter and redo the fight after you've completed the associated quests? Would certainly make farming for good items much easier.
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2answers
9k views
Will I be banned if I use a tweaked Coalesced.bin file in multiplayer?
Two answers here have involved tweaks to Mass Effect 3's ini files, and in particular Coalesced.bin. I've seen some unsubstantiated rumors that EA will ban players who use a tweaked .bin file in ...
6
votes
3answers
580 views
Can not get into the College of Winterhold
I can not get into the College of Winterhold in Skyrim. I know I am supposed to talk to Faralda, but she is nowhere to be found. I accidentally attacked a guard in Winterhold and now she is gone. I ...
6
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4answers
4k views
When dual wielding weapons, how is damage calculated for skills that do X% weapon damage?
Consider a barbarian wielding two axes. When he uses the Hammer of the Ancients skill, how is the damage calculated?
5
votes
2answers
4k views
What do the extra words next to players name and level mean?
When playing co-op, next to most but not all (or everyone's sometimes) status (name, level, class) there is another word. Like Contemptible Killer, Shadow Ninja, Specialist, Sniper, Fox, Witch, etc. ...
5
votes
1answer
4k views
Where can I view cinematics I've unlocked?
I can't find where to view cinematics that I have "unlocked" (by having them occur naturally for game progress). Am I just missing it?
5
votes
2answers
24k views
Is it possible to return to Skuldafn?
I just completed the main quest, but when I initially got to Skuldafn Temple I became over-encumbered and dumped all my inventory into a dragon corpse hoping I could come back to retrieve it later ...
5
votes
7answers
45k views
Resurrecting companions
I've had a few companions who have died.
Is it possible to resurrect them? If not, where can they be hired from?
4
votes
4answers
17k views
Do I need to buy multiple games to be able to play Diablo 3 with my wife?
I know that the account is connected to your Battle.net account(I already have one through SC2 and she doesn't have any yet). I am buying the game tomorrow and I wish to know if one CD is enough. I ...
4
votes
2answers
1k views
Are dragon fights buggy in the current version of Skyrim? [closed]
I've experienced odd behavior in 3 different dragon fights. At first the dragon would just stay in the sky and not move as I hit him. When the dragon has about half its life remaining, it starts ...
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vote
3answers
1k views
When should I baron?
When should you be doing baron? It spawns at 15 minutes but what a good time to start considering baron or preventing the other team to get it. Sometimes I see a team around lvl 12-13 starting baron ...
