Is 2 ranks in V.A.N.S. better than 2 ranks in Perception Training?

Let's say I wanted +2 Perception. I could. Put two points into Perception. Put two points into VANS; the second rank gives you +2 Perception. Seems like for 2 points I could have +2 Perception, or I could have +2 Perception and bonus VANS pathfinding. VANS pathfinding isn't the best perk, but is there any downside to taking 2 ranks of VANS instead of 2 ranks of Perception? Question from user Schwern at stackexchange. Answer: The difference is that VANS gives a +2 bonus to Perception. It does not give +2 Perceptio . . . [More]

Is 2 ranks in V.A.N.S. better than 2 ranks in Perception Training?

Let's say I wanted +2 Perception. I could. Put two points into Perception. Put two points into VANS; the second rank gives you +2 Perception. Seems like for 2 points I could have +2 Perception, or I could have +2 Perception and bonus VANS pathfinding. VANS pathfinding isn't the best perk, but is there any downside to taking 2 ranks of VANS instead of 2 ranks of Perception? Question from user Schwern at stackexchange. Answer: The difference is that VANS gives a +2 bonus to Perception. It does not give +2 Perceptio . . . [More]

What are your worst dice roll experiences?

Last night, I was lockpicking something with 20 DC. I have +12 in bonuses and the 1d4 guidance roll. So essentially, on any roll, I have +13-17 bonus, which means the dice would have to roll a 6 or lower for me to fail against 20 DC. I failed 4 straight times. Frustrating, to say the least ??. Question from user Random-reddit-name-1 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Remember that roll to get Shadowheart out of the pod, on the nautiloid, where you need a 2? Both Laezel and I failed that Illithid check with a 1 - critical failure. . . . [More]

What are your worst dice roll experiences?

Last night, I was lockpicking something with 20 DC. I have +12 in bonuses and the 1d4 guidance roll. So essentially, on any roll, I have +13-17 bonus, which means the dice would have to roll a 6 or lower for me to fail against 20 DC. I failed 4 straight times. Frustrating, to say the least ??. Question from user Random-reddit-name-1 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Remember that roll to get Shadowheart out of the pod, on the nautiloid, where you need a 2? Both Laezel and I failed that Illithid check with a 1 - critical failure. . . . [More]

Tell me why I should like Minsc

Because he’s the first person at camp that I don’t like (well except Mizora). I don’t like his character and at this point I don’t really. Red a ranger. Question from user Balthierlives at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Hes for people who played Baldurs Gate 1-2, like Matt Mercer, or have a soft spot for guys with tiny pets. I love him, but not everyone does. Answer from user polyglotpinko at BaldursGate3 at reddit. . . . [More]

Tell me why I should like Minsc

Because he’s the first person at camp that I don’t like (well except Mizora). I don’t like his character and at this point I don’t really. Red a ranger. Question from user Balthierlives at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: Hes for people who played Baldurs Gate 1-2, like Matt Mercer, or have a soft spot for guys with tiny pets. I love him, but not everyone does. Answer from user polyglotpinko at BaldursGate3 at reddit. . . . [More]

Why is the fishing rod so helpful for PvP in old combat?

I have always played PvP on servers like Hypixel, and for years I've noticed that I always get a fishing rod when I duel other players. I have used it, but I have never seen a difference when I actually use it. I have tried to research this, but all Google gave me was how to use it, not why it's helpful. Question from user TimMcYeah at stackexchange. Answer: So you can pull enemies closer to you, and so that you can put them up in the air, because your reach comes from your head, so you can hit their feet while they can' . . . [More]

Why is the fishing rod so helpful for PvP in old combat?

I have always played PvP on servers like Hypixel, and for years I've noticed that I always get a fishing rod when I duel other players. I have used it, but I have never seen a difference when I actually use it. I have tried to research this, but all Google gave me was how to use it, not why it's helpful. Question from user TimMcYeah at stackexchange. Answer: So you can pull enemies closer to you, and so that you can put them up in the air, because your reach comes from your head, so you can hit their feet while they can' . . . [More]

What happened to the Minecraft Update feed?

In the launcher, prior to version 1.8, Minecraft used to have a log of the updates that were implemented in each version. But now, the only thing I have seen since Microsoft bought Minecraft is a promotional cape notice. And since then rabbits, Sponges, new enchantments and new enchantment features have been added, and even a new boss, but no mention of it in the launcher? Does anyone know if there is something I'm missing, or if it's to do with Microsoft's take over? What I'm looking for is a list of all the new featur . . . [More]

What happened to the Minecraft Update feed?

In the launcher, prior to version 1.8, Minecraft used to have a log of the updates that were implemented in each version. But now, the only thing I have seen since Microsoft bought Minecraft is a promotional cape notice. And since then rabbits, Sponges, new enchantments and new enchantment features have been added, and even a new boss, but no mention of it in the launcher? Does anyone know if there is something I'm missing, or if it's to do with Microsoft's take over? What I'm looking for is a list of all the new featur . . . [More]

BG3 trophy list is a bit...

Hostile. I don't mind trophies for playing the game badly that take a few minutes to unlock or which can be done in the context of a throwaway save. But Jack of all Trades? Who in their right minds would take twelve different classes? Is there some way around this or am I basically going to have a rotten time for 100 or so hours? With separate playthroughs needed for Tactician difficulty and the Dark Urge origin, it seems that anyone planning to unlock trophies isn't really going to get to simply play the game as they like. Bef . . . [More]

BG3 trophy list is a bit...

Hostile. I don't mind trophies for playing the game badly that take a few minutes to unlock or which can be done in the context of a throwaway save. But Jack of all Trades? Who in their right minds would take twelve different classes? Is there some way around this or am I basically going to have a rotten time for 100 or so hours? With separate playthroughs needed for Tactician difficulty and the Dark Urge origin, it seems that anyone planning to unlock trophies isn't really going to get to simply play the game as they like. Bef . . . [More]

Will switching fishing rods break my chain in Holocure Save The Fans?

When fishing at the Holo House, you catch extra bonus fish if you successfully catch multiple fish in a row. If I switch to a different fishing rod by talking to Bloop, will it break my fishing chain? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: You're warned right in the shop that changing rods will reset your current chain. That includes buying a new rod (which automatically equips the bought rod) or switching to one in your inventory. So if you were binging on fishing and you're ready to buy a new rod, you migh . . . [More]

Will switching fishing rods break my chain in Holocure Save The Fans?

When fishing at the Holo House, you catch extra bonus fish if you successfully catch multiple fish in a row. If I switch to a different fishing rod by talking to Bloop, will it break my fishing chain? Question from user Stevoisiak at stackexchange. Answer: You're warned right in the shop that changing rods will reset your current chain. That includes buying a new rod (which automatically equips the bought rod) or switching to one in your inventory. So if you were binging on fishing and you're ready to buy a new rod, you migh . . . [More]

What do Steam OS minimum system requirements guarantee in terms of playability?

I want to buy a game on Steam and my device meets the minimum system requirements. Am I guaranteed that the game will be playable? Question from user Francesco Iapicca at stackexchange. Answer: The minimum system requirements is literally the specifications that your computer must meet in order to run a specific game in the lowest configuration. But, where do these specifications come from? Well, they are tested by the company who made the game or independent companies hired to do it. Are they accurate? Most of the time, yes, . . . [More]

What do Steam OS minimum system requirements guarantee in terms of playability?

I want to buy a game on Steam and my device meets the minimum system requirements. Am I guaranteed that the game will be playable? Question from user Francesco Iapicca at stackexchange. Answer: The minimum system requirements is literally the specifications that your computer must meet in order to run a specific game in the lowest configuration. But, where do these specifications come from? Well, they are tested by the company who made the game or independent companies hired to do it. Are they accurate? Most of the time, yes, . . . [More]

Screen flashing during the day in Watch Dogs

Sometimes textures and the screen start flashing while I play the game. But this only happen during the day. I'm playing Watch Dogs 1 from Steam. Question from user Diego Borba at stackexchange. Answer: The problem was the GPU Max Buffered Frames configuration, it is a number of frames that were prepared by CPU for the GPU:. For some reason, if this value is greater than 3, the bug occurs. Answer from user Diego Borba at stackexchange. . . . [More]

Screen flashing during the day in Watch Dogs

Sometimes textures and the screen start flashing while I play the game. But this only happen during the day. I'm playing Watch Dogs 1 from Steam. Question from user Diego Borba at stackexchange. Answer: The problem was the GPU Max Buffered Frames configuration, it is a number of frames that were prepared by CPU for the GPU:. For some reason, if this value is greater than 3, the bug occurs. Answer from user Diego Borba at stackexchange. . . . [More]

Patch 3 kinda sucks?

His Majesty has hair - just why? Raphael got a bad dye job (and basic horns?), as a Raphael simp - fuck this shit!. Shared stash. need I say more? Camera now focuses on Tav and you can't see the expressions of companions anymore. Tav either cringes or has a dead face. Again, just why? People pointed out that some animations are missing, like facial expressions of your companions making them feel cold. Gale is bugged. Again. And can treat you like shit even with high approval. I personally hate the new dyes, I don't thi . . . [More]

Patch 3 kinda sucks?

His Majesty has hair - just why? Raphael got a bad dye job (and basic horns?), as a Raphael simp - fuck this shit!. Shared stash. need I say more? Camera now focuses on Tav and you can't see the expressions of companions anymore. Tav either cringes or has a dead face. Again, just why? People pointed out that some animations are missing, like facial expressions of your companions making them feel cold. Gale is bugged. Again. And can treat you like shit even with high approval. I personally hate the new dyes, I don't thi . . . [More]