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]

Does Lore Bard get good at later levels?

Hey all, I know basically all straight classes end up good enough, but I am trying to decide between a pure sorcerer or pure bard. I have a paladin/warlock sitting at the start of ACT 3 and just got bored and wanted a caster that wasnt so 1 dimensional. Which is why I picked Lore Bard but after getting to level like 5 its just kinda ehh. I know sorcerer would PICK UP right now with fireball, but bard feels average. I want him to be a support CC character that will do damage sometimes but mainly controls the field. I just have started over so ma . . . [More]

Does Lore Bard get good at later levels?

Hey all, I know basically all straight classes end up good enough, but I am trying to decide between a pure sorcerer or pure bard. I have a paladin/warlock sitting at the start of ACT 3 and just got bored and wanted a caster that wasnt so 1 dimensional. Which is why I picked Lore Bard but after getting to level like 5 its just kinda ehh. I know sorcerer would PICK UP right now with fireball, but bard feels average. I want him to be a support CC character that will do damage sometimes but mainly controls the field. I just have started over so ma . . . [More]

I am currently cooking a grenade in stealth. How do I put it away?

I may have hit the wrong button while trying to answer a radio. How do I put this grenade away? Question from user Unionhawk at stackexchange. Answer: Step 1: Do not panic. Continue holding your grenade key so you don't throw it. Step 2: While holding down your grenade key, press any of your weapon switch keys. Congratulations, you have put the flashbang back into your pocket. Answer from user Unionhawk at stackexchange. . . . [More]

I am currently cooking a grenade in stealth. How do I put it away?

I may have hit the wrong button while trying to answer a radio. How do I put this grenade away? Question from user Unionhawk at stackexchange. Answer: Step 1: Do not panic. Continue holding your grenade key so you don't throw it. Step 2: While holding down your grenade key, press any of your weapon switch keys. Congratulations, you have put the flashbang back into your pocket. Answer from user Unionhawk at stackexchange. . . . [More]

Do BG fans feel threatened by Bethesda's Starfield?

Do you think Starfield is going to completely overshadow BG3? Question from user ThanosofTitan92 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: No. Answer from user funkyfritter at BaldursGate3 at reddit. . . . [More]

Do BG fans feel threatened by Bethesda's Starfield?

Do you think Starfield is going to completely overshadow BG3? Question from user ThanosofTitan92 at BaldursGate3 at reddit. Answer: No. Answer from user funkyfritter at BaldursGate3 at reddit. . . . [More]

What are the requirements of these Steam specific achievements?

Most of the hidden achievements in KoA seem to resolve themselves through normal game play (defeat this guy, complete on hard, etc) so I imagine the answer to this one is going to be along the same lines. According to the lists of Steam, Xbox360 and PS3 achievements these 5 are specific to Steam. Exterminator. Give Her a Hand. Keep on Rising. Manic Pixie Dream Elf. Message in a Bottle. What are the requirements of these 5 achievements? (I should note that Steam shows 0.1% of players have achieved them, so they are being awa . . . [More]

What are the requirements of these Steam specific achievements?

Most of the hidden achievements in KoA seem to resolve themselves through normal game play (defeat this guy, complete on hard, etc) so I imagine the answer to this one is going to be along the same lines. According to the lists of Steam, Xbox360 and PS3 achievements these 5 are specific to Steam. Exterminator. Give Her a Hand. Keep on Rising. Manic Pixie Dream Elf. Message in a Bottle. What are the requirements of these 5 achievements? (I should note that Steam shows 0.1% of players have achieved them, so they are being awa . . . [More]

Do I sell my legendary Kraken cloak in favour of a superb one?

My legendary Kraken cloak provides me with 14 defence while my Superb cloak provides me with 18 defence. Should I sell my legendary gear? I’m pretty new to this game, so don’t really know what I should do. Question from user Small-Interview-2800 at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. Answer: Rarity in this game means nothing. Better stats? Equip it. Answer from user GrayStormbeard at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. . . . [More]

Do I sell my legendary Kraken cloak in favour of a superb one?

My legendary Kraken cloak provides me with 14 defence while my Superb cloak provides me with 18 defence. Should I sell my legendary gear? I’m pretty new to this game, so don’t really know what I should do. Question from user Small-Interview-2800 at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. Answer: Rarity in this game means nothing. Better stats? Equip it. Answer from user GrayStormbeard at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit. . . . [More]