Can I install an old DirectX version without affecting the latest version?

I'm attempting to run RetroArch for an old game , but it requires DirectX 9.0c. Will installing DirectX 9.0c overwrite or delete the current version I have installed (v12)? If so, can I subsequently remove DirectX 9.0c if I have to run newer games? Question from user Dennis at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Installing DirectX 9 won't affect games that require DirectX 10 or newer, so you can install it without any worries and won't need to uninstall it either. The different versions will coexist side by side, throug . . . [More]

Can I install an old DirectX version without affecting the latest version?

I'm attempting to run RetroArch for an old game , but it requires DirectX 9.0c. Will installing DirectX 9.0c overwrite or delete the current version I have installed (v12)? If so, can I subsequently remove DirectX 9.0c if I have to run newer games? Question from user Dennis at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Installing DirectX 9 won't affect games that require DirectX 10 or newer, so you can install it without any worries and won't need to uninstall it either. The different versions will coexist side by side, throug . . . [More]

How can I install Diablo 3 if I use FileVault?

The official FAQ says that FileVault and FileVault2 are incompatible with Diablo 3. How can I install Diablo 3 on my Mac if my harddrive uses FileVault? Question from user thedagit at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Blizzard's archive format is incompatible with FileVault due to its low level nature. To get around this problem, you need to move the installer to a partition that does not use FileVault. I would also recommend installing it to a partition that does not use FileVault as well, in case later game updates use the MPQ ar . . . [More]

How can I install Diablo 3 if I use FileVault?

The official FAQ says that FileVault and FileVault2 are incompatible with Diablo 3. How can I install Diablo 3 on my Mac if my harddrive uses FileVault? Question from user thedagit at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Blizzard's archive format is incompatible with FileVault due to its low level nature. To get around this problem, you need to move the installer to a partition that does not use FileVault. I would also recommend installing it to a partition that does not use FileVault as well, in case later game updates use the MPQ ar . . . [More]

How do I forcefully duplicate a nether portal in Minecraft?

I've seen nether portals being duplicated due to linking problems before, but I can't seem to replicate that on purpose. I'm trying to create a sort of manual obsidian farm that doesn't involve withers and doesn't use the End. Alternate methods of obsidian farms are welcome, as long as they don't require me running 128 blocks in the overworld. Question from user Korogue at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: I know a great way of duplicating portals (no multiplayer needed), although you will need at least 20 obsid . . . [More]

How do I forcefully duplicate a nether portal in Minecraft?

I've seen nether portals being duplicated due to linking problems before, but I can't seem to replicate that on purpose. I'm trying to create a sort of manual obsidian farm that doesn't involve withers and doesn't use the End. Alternate methods of obsidian farms are welcome, as long as they don't require me running 128 blocks in the overworld. Question from user Korogue at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: I know a great way of duplicating portals (no multiplayer needed), although you will need at least 20 obsid . . . [More]

In Zelda TOTK, What materials do you need to repair the Champion Weapons?

After constructing the Boulder Breaker, the goron smith informed me that he would be able to repair it if it breaks, given the materials. What materials do you need to repair the Boulder Breaker? I assume the Great Eagle Bow, the Scimitar of the Seven, and the Lightscale Trident can also be repaired with materials. What materials do I need to repair those? Question from user Unionhawk at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Boulder Breaker. 1 Cobble Crusher. 1 Diamond. 5 Flint. Great Eagle Bow. 1 Swallow Bow. 1 Diamon . . . [More]

In Zelda TOTK, What materials do you need to repair the Champion Weapons?

After constructing the Boulder Breaker, the goron smith informed me that he would be able to repair it if it breaks, given the materials. What materials do you need to repair the Boulder Breaker? I assume the Great Eagle Bow, the Scimitar of the Seven, and the Lightscale Trident can also be repaired with materials. What materials do I need to repair those? Question from user Unionhawk at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Boulder Breaker. 1 Cobble Crusher. 1 Diamond. 5 Flint. Great Eagle Bow. 1 Swallow Bow. 1 Diamon . . . [More]

In Zelda TOTK, Is it possible to save scum the "Cash In on Ripened Flint" quest?

In the Cash In on Ripened Flint side quest Gomo a Gordon in Bedrock Bistro offers 1,000 rupees for a piece of ripened flint. Unfortunately he has to eat (consume) flint to determine if it is of the ripened variety. Link can offer flint in the amounts of 20, 50, or 100 pieces at a time. Rather than collecting enough flint for each attempt can this quest be save scummed? Question from user ahsteele at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Multiple sources have claimed they have save scummed/reloaded as needed. One source:. If you want . . . [More]

In Zelda TOTK, Is it possible to save scum the "Cash In on Ripened Flint" quest?

In the Cash In on Ripened Flint side quest Gomo a Gordon in Bedrock Bistro offers 1,000 rupees for a piece of ripened flint. Unfortunately he has to eat (consume) flint to determine if it is of the ripened variety. Link can offer flint in the amounts of 20, 50, or 100 pieces at a time. Rather than collecting enough flint for each attempt can this quest be save scummed? Question from user ahsteele at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Multiple sources have claimed they have save scummed/reloaded as needed. One source:. If you want . . . [More]

Is it possible to sort non-stackable items in minecraft?

Item Sorters are super sweet. But, I have a skeleton farm, and am getting tons of non-stackable drops. Since armor can be smelted into iron/gold, I'd like to smelt those drops in a furnace, and burn bows in a furnace. And trash all leather armor. Is there a way to sort out these non-stackable items in vanilla survival? Question from user John at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There is no one way for all of them, but most can be sorted using different tricks: Armour and weapons can be equipped to zombies and unequipped again, pot . . . [More]

Is it possible to sort non-stackable items in minecraft?

Item Sorters are super sweet. But, I have a skeleton farm, and am getting tons of non-stackable drops. Since armor can be smelted into iron/gold, I'd like to smelt those drops in a furnace, and burn bows in a furnace. And trash all leather armor. Is there a way to sort out these non-stackable items in vanilla survival? Question from user John at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There is no one way for all of them, but most can be sorted using different tricks: Armour and weapons can be equipped to zombies and unequipped again, pot . . . [More]

How do I keep my animals from eating my people food in Rimworld?

I've got a reasonably flourishing village with decent population and all the amenities. However, lately I've been having severe issues because my tame animals keep breaking into the food warehouse and eating the Fine Meals that I'm trying to stack up so that my regular villagers can eat and not complain about eating raw potato. I do have a job detailed to make kibble as long as there's less than 300 kibble, but apparently it's not enough to keep my cats and dogs happy. Should I start culling/slaughtering excess cats/do . . . [More]

How do I keep my animals from eating my people food in Rimworld?

I've got a reasonably flourishing village with decent population and all the amenities. However, lately I've been having severe issues because my tame animals keep breaking into the food warehouse and eating the Fine Meals that I'm trying to stack up so that my regular villagers can eat and not complain about eating raw potato. I do have a job detailed to make kibble as long as there's less than 300 kibble, but apparently it's not enough to keep my cats and dogs happy. Should I start culling/slaughtering excess cats/do . . . [More]

Is there any way to increase charisma in The Dark Spire?

I wanted to make my warrior character a Paladin, but apparently, he requires a high charisma attribute.   . The other attributes can be increased by training; is there no way to increase this one? Question from user Sirs at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: If you plan on your warrior becoming a Paladin, make sure he has at least 10 points allocated in Charisma when starting. I created a new char and leveled him up with the rest of the party. Answer from user Sirs at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

Is there any way to increase charisma in The Dark Spire?

I wanted to make my warrior character a Paladin, but apparently, he requires a high charisma attribute.   . The other attributes can be increased by training; is there no way to increase this one? Question from user Sirs at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: If you plan on your warrior becoming a Paladin, make sure he has at least 10 points allocated in Charisma when starting. I created a new char and leveled him up with the rest of the party. Answer from user Sirs at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

Mass Effect 3, Is there nothing to scan for in the Ninmah Cluster?

I have had access to the Ninmah Cluster for a while now after doing some mission there. I have been around scanning a couple of times now between mission with out any luck. For all other areas where I can get Reaper attention there has been something to scan. Is there nothing there or am I missing it over and over again? Question from user Blem at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: It's empty, I'm afraid. Others such as yourself had found themselves also searching in vain, so do not feel alone in your frustration. . Answer . . . [More]

Mass Effect 3, Is there nothing to scan for in the Ninmah Cluster?

I have had access to the Ninmah Cluster for a while now after doing some mission there. I have been around scanning a couple of times now between mission with out any luck. For all other areas where I can get Reaper attention there has been something to scan. Is there nothing there or am I missing it over and over again? Question from user Blem at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: It's empty, I'm afraid. Others such as yourself had found themselves also searching in vain, so do not feel alone in your frustration. . Answer . . . [More]

Dark Souls 3, How do I kill the Abyss Watchers?

I have been trying so hard for a week and I can't figure out how to kill these guys. I can finish off the first phase but no matter how hard I try, I can't kill the fire dude! Does anyone know either a quick and easy way to beat them, or a way around them? Question from user KerikoKraft at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There is no way of skipping the Undead Legion since they are a Lord of Cinder. In addition to the summoning options mentioned in @arghtype's answer there are a few weaknesses you can and should expl . . . [More]

Dark Souls 3, How do I kill the Abyss Watchers?

I have been trying so hard for a week and I can't figure out how to kill these guys. I can finish off the first phase but no matter how hard I try, I can't kill the fire dude! Does anyone know either a quick and easy way to beat them, or a way around them? Question from user KerikoKraft at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: There is no way of skipping the Undead Legion since they are a Lord of Cinder. In addition to the summoning options mentioned in @arghtype's answer there are a few weaknesses you can and should expl . . . [More]