What am I missing with Weapon Infusion in Elden Ring?

So I just got back into Elden Ring, and am re-acquainting myself with the weapon upgrades/infusion systems. I'm playing a Dex build, and am currently wielding the base dual-scimitars. However, when I look at the Max Upgrades table, the Standard +25 has an Attack Power of 259 (with a D/C scaling), but a Keen +25 only has 222 (with an E/A scaling). I don't quite understand what's going on here. does the AP not account for scaling? If so, what is AP based on, and why does infusion affect it? Question from user Ben at stackexch . . . [More]

What am I missing with Weapon Infusion in Elden Ring?

So I just got back into Elden Ring, and am re-acquainting myself with the weapon upgrades/infusion systems. I'm playing a Dex build, and am currently wielding the base dual-scimitars. However, when I look at the Max Upgrades table, the Standard +25 has an Attack Power of 259 (with a D/C scaling), but a Keen +25 only has 222 (with an E/A scaling). I don't quite understand what's going on here. does the AP not account for scaling? If so, what is AP based on, and why does infusion affect it? Question from user Ben at stackexch . . . [More]

How do I install Portal 2 Authoring Tools without Portal 2 installed?

Is it possible to install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools without having Portal 2 installed? Otherwise, how could I fool Steam into thinking I have? The reason I'm asking is that I have Portal 2 installed for Mac. However, I can also run Steam through Wine to play the games only available for Windows. I want to install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools on Wine Steam, but Steam wants me to download Portal 2. Could I point Steam to my Mac version, or do I need the PC version for it to work? Question from user Tyilo at stackexchange. An . . . [More]

How do I install Portal 2 Authoring Tools without Portal 2 installed?

Is it possible to install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools without having Portal 2 installed? Otherwise, how could I fool Steam into thinking I have? The reason I'm asking is that I have Portal 2 installed for Mac. However, I can also run Steam through Wine to play the games only available for Windows. I want to install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools on Wine Steam, but Steam wants me to download Portal 2. Could I point Steam to my Mac version, or do I need the PC version for it to work? Question from user Tyilo at stackexchange. An . . . [More]

Newbie, beginner dummie to BG3, guidance greatly appreciated

I'm playing on PS5. I've played the Bethesda RPG's a lot, but this feels like another magnitude of complexity. I'm just getting started, managed to escape the ship and doing a little exploring now. Playing a Wood elf fighter. If anyone knows any guides or books or videos or whatever that are particularly good for a newcomer, I would appreciate it . I've looked at a few quickly, and still feel kind of lost. Even a little encouragement is appreciated. Question from user vuduthmb at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Use . . . [More]

Newbie, beginner dummie to BG3, guidance greatly appreciated

I'm playing on PS5. I've played the Bethesda RPG's a lot, but this feels like another magnitude of complexity. I'm just getting started, managed to escape the ship and doing a little exploring now. Playing a Wood elf fighter. If anyone knows any guides or books or videos or whatever that are particularly good for a newcomer, I would appreciate it . I've looked at a few quickly, and still feel kind of lost. Even a little encouragement is appreciated. Question from user vuduthmb at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Use . . . [More]

What happened to old high scores on the updated Imagine Dragons maps?

Beat Saber v1.28.0 updated the Imagine Dragons Song Pack to change the layouts of existing songs. Surprisingly, it looks like old high scores from the previous versions weren't wiped from the leaderboard. How were old high scores translated to the new updated maps? Is there any way to tell if a score was set on the old or new version of the map? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: As of Beat Saber v1.31.0, the original 'legacy' beatmaps have been re-added with their own separate leaderboards. Looki . . . [More]

What happened to old high scores on the updated Imagine Dragons maps?

Beat Saber v1.28.0 updated the Imagine Dragons Song Pack to change the layouts of existing songs. Surprisingly, it looks like old high scores from the previous versions weren't wiped from the leaderboard. How were old high scores translated to the new updated maps? Is there any way to tell if a score was set on the old or new version of the map? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: As of Beat Saber v1.31.0, the original 'legacy' beatmaps have been re-added with their own separate leaderboards. Looki . . . [More]

Why Can’t I Change How Dirty I am

When I got to the celebration at the camp with the tieflings, I tried rizzing up Gale and chose a line that said I was secretly a nymph. Gale hit me with “hmm no because nymphs bathe regularly and you’re a little musky.”. Also, Astarion mentions that he hasn’t bathed since we all fell off the ship. Why are we stinky in this game?! Why can’t we take a bath? Question from user Little_Hyenao at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Bathing is for adventurers who arent on a timer? plus the water probably just tur . . . [More]

Why Can’t I Change How Dirty I am

When I got to the celebration at the camp with the tieflings, I tried rizzing up Gale and chose a line that said I was secretly a nymph. Gale hit me with “hmm no because nymphs bathe regularly and you’re a little musky.”. Also, Astarion mentions that he hasn’t bathed since we all fell off the ship. Why are we stinky in this game?! Why can’t we take a bath? Question from user Little_Hyenao at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Bathing is for adventurers who arent on a timer? plus the water probably just tur . . . [More]

What does disliking a player do in DOTA 2?

If I click "dislike player" after a match, what does that do? Question from user nightblade9 at stackexchange. Answer: Dota 2 Summer 2023 Patch notes state:. Additionally, we’ve added a “Dislike” button that will ensure players you’d prefer not to play with, for whatever reason, are less likely to show up in future matches. So essentially, anyone you dislike you are less likely to get matched up with in the future. Answer from user Timmy Jim at stackexchange. . . . [More]

What does disliking a player do in DOTA 2?

If I click "dislike player" after a match, what does that do? Question from user nightblade9 at stackexchange. Answer: Dota 2 Summer 2023 Patch notes state:. Additionally, we’ve added a “Dislike” button that will ensure players you’d prefer not to play with, for whatever reason, are less likely to show up in future matches. So essentially, anyone you dislike you are less likely to get matched up with in the future. Answer from user Timmy Jim at stackexchange. . . . [More]

How can I recognize wanted criminals in Godlike Burger?

There's this event in Godlike Burger where your restaurant may sometimes be visited by wanted criminals that you can kill for a money reward. Problem is, I don't see any distinguishable marks as the critic customers have (monocle, moustache). So, how do I recognize them? I though it might have something to do with the color pattern of the clothing, but the customers seem to vary in colors anyway. Question from user GigiSan at stackexchange. Answer: Yes, they just look "different" that the normal Customers, usually . . . [More]

How can I recognize wanted criminals in Godlike Burger?

There's this event in Godlike Burger where your restaurant may sometimes be visited by wanted criminals that you can kill for a money reward. Problem is, I don't see any distinguishable marks as the critic customers have (monocle, moustache). So, how do I recognize them? I though it might have something to do with the color pattern of the clothing, but the customers seem to vary in colors anyway. Question from user GigiSan at stackexchange. Answer: Yes, they just look "different" that the normal Customers, usually . . . [More]

Do enemies only drop food after beating the game?

I've never seen enemies drop food until I started Loitering. Were those drops unlocked by beating the game / seeing the credits? And is it only because I'm Loitering, instead of going to New Game +? Question from user Malady at stackexchange. Answer: No, enemies can drop food before you beat the game. In the following playthrough you can see a defeated enemy drop an apple at 46:44 and a salad at 51:16. A tweet from Wayforward says that your Luck stat affects how often enemies will drop food, so food would presumably be mo . . . [More]

Do enemies only drop food after beating the game?

I've never seen enemies drop food until I started Loitering. Were those drops unlocked by beating the game / seeing the credits? And is it only because I'm Loitering, instead of going to New Game +? Question from user Malady at stackexchange. Answer: No, enemies can drop food before you beat the game. In the following playthrough you can see a defeated enemy drop an apple at 46:44 and a salad at 51:16. A tweet from Wayforward says that your Luck stat affects how often enemies will drop food, so food would presumably be mo . . . [More]

Do the tiles in Bounce n Trounce fall in a random order?

In the minigame Bounce 'n' Trounce, do the floor tiles fall away in a random order? Or is there a predetermined order every time? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: Yes. When 20 seconds remain on the timer, the 8 outside tiles will begin falling in a random order. One tile will fall every two seconds. The tile in the center will always remain at the end. I determined this by comparing videos of the Bounce n' Trounce minigame, (video 1, video 2, video 3), and noting what order the tiles fell. Answe . . . [More]

Do the tiles in Bounce n Trounce fall in a random order?

In the minigame Bounce 'n' Trounce, do the floor tiles fall away in a random order? Or is there a predetermined order every time? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: Yes. When 20 seconds remain on the timer, the 8 outside tiles will begin falling in a random order. One tile will fall every two seconds. The tile in the center will always remain at the end. I determined this by comparing videos of the Bounce n' Trounce minigame, (video 1, video 2, video 3), and noting what order the tiles fell. Answe . . . [More]

What was your first and favorite party compositions?

Through life being so busy, I haven't quite beaten the game yet. But I have still put over 150 hours into this game with my main and favorite party being the only group in Act 3 right now with a few additional playthroughs to try other classes and party members. So I thought I'd ask here for everyone's first team and everyone's favorite team. Question from user PromethusD12 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: My first run was MC: Gnome Ancients Paladin, Astarion: Thief, Gale: Evocation wizard, Swing spot. My current r . . . [More]

What was your first and favorite party compositions?

Through life being so busy, I haven't quite beaten the game yet. But I have still put over 150 hours into this game with my main and favorite party being the only group in Act 3 right now with a few additional playthroughs to try other classes and party members. So I thought I'd ask here for everyone's first team and everyone's favorite team. Question from user PromethusD12 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: My first run was MC: Gnome Ancients Paladin, Astarion: Thief, Gale: Evocation wizard, Swing spot. My current r . . . [More]