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Why am I not getting anything when I break blocks?
Posted On: February 6, 2023
I can break blocks but they give me nothing in one world. And I don't want to restart because I'm creating an adventure map.Question from user CrazyOlHoboJoe at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:If I were to take a guess at the problem it may be because you have gamerule /gamerule doTileDrops false set to false. You can check this by typing /gamerule doTileDrops and hitting enter, this will tell you if it's set to true or false. If it says false simply type (true) after the previous command (This is assuming you are using command/cheats).Answer f . . . [
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Why am I not getting anything when I break blocks?
Posted On: February 6, 2023
I can break blocks but they give me nothing in one world. And I don't want to restart because I'm creating an adventure map.Question from user CrazyOlHoboJoe at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:If I were to take a guess at the problem it may be because you have gamerule /gamerule doTileDrops false set to false. You can check this by typing /gamerule doTileDrops and hitting enter, this will tell you if it's set to true or false. If it says false simply type (true) after the previous command (This is assuming you are using command/cheats).Answer f . . . [
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What is this white rhombus icon on the mini map in Enter the Gungeon?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
In Enter the Gungeon, this white distorted rectangle icon appeared after I cleared a room in floor 1:.The room looks empty and the icon on the mini map seems to correspond to the walls in the center:.So what does this icon mean?Question from user hb20007 at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:Indeed, it is just the walls. I got a similar room on another run and was able to verify it.Answer from user hb20007 at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [
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What is this white rhombus icon on the mini map in Enter the Gungeon?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
In Enter the Gungeon, this white distorted rectangle icon appeared after I cleared a room in floor 1:.The room looks empty and the icon on the mini map seems to correspond to the walls in the center:.So what does this icon mean?Question from user hb20007 at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:Indeed, it is just the walls. I got a similar room on another run and was able to verify it.Answer from user hb20007 at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [
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Why do Pokemon sometimes have dark stripes in Pokemon Go?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
Occasionally I'll face a Charizard or Venusaur in GBL that has dark striping like this:.How do they get those markings, or what is the significance of them?Question from user Lysander at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:These are clone Pokémon, which were available in 4-star raids during Pokémon Day 2020. They are just cosmetic variants of Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu.The evolved clone starters came with their respective Community Day charge move, so you can expect them to have it even at low MMR.Answer from user a cat at ga . . . [
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Why do Pokemon sometimes have dark stripes in Pokemon Go?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
Occasionally I'll face a Charizard or Venusaur in GBL that has dark striping like this:.How do they get those markings, or what is the significance of them?Question from user Lysander at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:These are clone Pokémon, which were available in 4-star raids during Pokémon Day 2020. They are just cosmetic variants of Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu.The evolved clone starters came with their respective Community Day charge move, so you can expect them to have it even at low MMR.Answer from user a cat at ga . . . [
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How to set Steam to always choose the same launch option for a game?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
Sometimes when you launch a game you have to choose between different launch options:.Is it possible to configure Steam so the startup window is skipped and a specific options is chosen?I my case I want Kerbal Space Program to always launch in 64-bit mode, otherwise the game crashes (because of mods).NOTE: I mentioned Kerbal Space Program as an example, but the answer should be valid for any Steam game.Question from user TheBird956 at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:A recent update just made it possible to do precisely this!.When you launch a g . . . [
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How to set Steam to always choose the same launch option for a game?
Posted On: February 5, 2023
Sometimes when you launch a game you have to choose between different launch options:.Is it possible to configure Steam so the startup window is skipped and a specific options is chosen?I my case I want Kerbal Space Program to always launch in 64-bit mode, otherwise the game crashes (because of mods).NOTE: I mentioned Kerbal Space Program as an example, but the answer should be valid for any Steam game.Question from user TheBird956 at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:A recent update just made it possible to do precisely this!.When you launch a g . . . [
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Can I hide the Currently In game from Steam?
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I don't want to hide my online status.I want to hide the currently in-game which appears on a game on my profile page.Any way to do that?Question from user KeyC0de at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:Yes, absolutely.Go in to your profile, and hit edit profile. There's a privacy settings at the left menu, inside that settings there's a setting called Game Details.This category includes the list of all games on your Steam account, games you’ve wishlisted, your achievements and your playtime. This setting also controls whether you’r . . . [
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Can I hide the Currently In game from Steam?
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I don't want to hide my online status.I want to hide the currently in-game which appears on a game on my profile page.Any way to do that?Question from user KeyC0de at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:Yes, absolutely.Go in to your profile, and hit edit profile. There's a privacy settings at the left menu, inside that settings there's a setting called Game Details.This category includes the list of all games on your Steam account, games you’ve wishlisted, your achievements and your playtime. This setting also controls whether you’r . . . [
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Links to webpages in books
Posted On: February 3, 2023
In multiple multiplayer servers I play in (e.g. Hypixel), There are books with text in them, and when you click on the text it takes you to a website.How do I replicate this?Question from user 65_7a at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:You can use clickEvent with open_url:./give @s minecraft:written_book{pages:[[\\,{\text\:\Arqade\,\color\:\gray\,\underlined\:true,\clickEvent\:{\action\:\open_url\,\value\:\https://gaming.stackexchange.com/\}}]],title:foo,author:bar}.Answer from user L. F. at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [
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Links to webpages in books
Posted On: February 3, 2023
In multiple multiplayer servers I play in (e.g. Hypixel), There are books with text in them, and when you click on the text it takes you to a website.How do I replicate this?Question from user 65_7a at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:You can use clickEvent with open_url:./give @s minecraft:written_book{pages:[[\\,{\text\:\Arqade\,\color\:\gray\,\underlined\:true,\clickEvent\:{\action\:\open_url\,\value\:\https://gaming.stackexchange.com/\}}]],title:foo,author:bar}.Answer from user L. F. at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [
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How To Make Custom Welcome Messages In Vanilla Minecraft?
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I was wondering how to make your own custom welcome messages in Minecraft using command blocks. I want it to replace the regular welcome message to make it look more professional. I am really looking forward to releasing my server in a couple of days so I want to make a good first impression. Thank you!.Question from user Eton at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:There is no way to alter the default welcome messages afaik. But you can add your own custom messages after that, using the title command or a custom tellraw message.Returning player.To . . . [
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How To Make Custom Welcome Messages In Vanilla Minecraft?
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I was wondering how to make your own custom welcome messages in Minecraft using command blocks. I want it to replace the regular welcome message to make it look more professional. I am really looking forward to releasing my server in a couple of days so I want to make a good first impression. Thank you!.Question from user Eton at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:There is no way to alter the default welcome messages afaik. But you can add your own custom messages after that, using the title command or a custom tellraw message.Returning player.To . . . [
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I deleted the portal to the end city in minecraft
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I was messing around with my Minecraft world and accidentally deleted the portal on the main end island that leads to the first end city (don't ask me how).
Does anyone know how I can put it back? Or do I have to complete a new Ender Dragon fight?
Question from user Jake at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
You can beat the ender dragon again to spawn a new, different end gateway, yes.
Alternatively, you can use /setblock to create one in the place of the old one, as explained below.
From the wiki page:.
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I deleted the portal to the end city in minecraft
Posted On: February 3, 2023
I was messing around with my Minecraft world and accidentally deleted the portal on the main end island that leads to the first end city (don't ask me how).
Does anyone know how I can put it back? Or do I have to complete a new Ender Dragon fight?
Question from user Jake at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
You can beat the ender dragon again to spawn a new, different end gateway, yes.
Alternatively, you can use /setblock to create one in the place of the old one, as explained below.
From the wiki page:.
The ExitPortal . . . [
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What is the definition of a pug?
Posted On: February 2, 2023
What is a "pug"? I've heard multiple instances of it used in many MMORPG and FPS games.
I've heard of games called "pubs", but those I think reference public games. Is there a difference between pub and pug games?
Question from user childe at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
"Pub" and "pug" mean the same thing. Folks that come from a MMORPG lineage, especially WoW, will tend to call them PUGs (Pick up groups). PUG is also defined as "Pick up game" in some circles. Folks who . . . [
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What is the definition of a pug?
Posted On: February 2, 2023
What is a "pug"? I've heard multiple instances of it used in many MMORPG and FPS games.
I've heard of games called "pubs", but those I think reference public games. Is there a difference between pub and pug games?
Question from user childe at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
"Pub" and "pug" mean the same thing. Folks that come from a MMORPG lineage, especially WoW, will tend to call them PUGs (Pick up groups). PUG is also defined as "Pick up game" in some circles. Folks who . . . [
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Counterfeit NES - SNES Games-how to know if its fake?
Posted On: February 2, 2023
The other day, i plugged in a copy of Mortal Kombat 3, and the console I was using was one of the new dual consoles(nes+snes games). I got a message at the start that said something about pirated games. How can I know if I bought say Earthbound at a Vintage Stock or Ebay is going to be authentic? Some of these older games are fairly expensive.
Question from user King of NES at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
There are a couple of tell-tale signs which actually seem common for just about all Nintendo, cartridge-based systems. Look for . . . [
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Counterfeit NES - SNES Games-how to know if its fake?
Posted On: February 2, 2023
The other day, i plugged in a copy of Mortal Kombat 3, and the console I was using was one of the new dual consoles(nes+snes games). I got a message at the start that said something about pirated games. How can I know if I bought say Earthbound at a Vintage Stock or Ebay is going to be authentic? Some of these older games are fairly expensive.
Question from user King of NES at gaming.stackexchange.com.
Answer:
There are a couple of tell-tale signs which actually seem common for just about all Nintendo, cartridge-based systems. Look for . . . [
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