My new shop in Hogwarts Legacy

Is anyone else annoyed by the fact that Penny tells you that you can sell "anything from essence of dittany to mooncalf fur" in the shop but then once you actually do everything to get the shop you can only sell that which you've always been able to sell, gear and gear only? I know she's lying through her teeth to get you to buy the shop but, come on, what am I supposed to do with 766 jobberknoll feathers? Question from user Tricky_Trixy at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit.com. Answer: I think that quote must be a relic . . . [More]

My new shop in Hogwarts Legacy

Is anyone else annoyed by the fact that Penny tells you that you can sell "anything from essence of dittany to mooncalf fur" in the shop but then once you actually do everything to get the shop you can only sell that which you've always been able to sell, gear and gear only? I know she's lying through her teeth to get you to buy the shop but, come on, what am I supposed to do with 766 jobberknoll feathers? Question from user Tricky_Trixy at HogwartsLegacyGaming at reddit.com. Answer: I think that quote must be a relic . . . [More]

What is the time difference between BOTW and TOTK?

The whole story is pretty clearly 'a few years later' but is there at any point where they do give a precise time that happened between games? Question from user Fredy31 at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Probably 5 years or so, since:. Hudson's Gerudo daughter looks about that age according to the internet, and she wasn't born before the end of Breath of the Wild. Plus, we know what a 12-year-old Geurdo, a.k.a Riju looks like, so we know that Hudson's daughter isn't that old. Answer from user Malady . . . [More]

What is the time difference between BOTW and TOTK?

The whole story is pretty clearly 'a few years later' but is there at any point where they do give a precise time that happened between games? Question from user Fredy31 at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Probably 5 years or so, since:. Hudson's Gerudo daughter looks about that age according to the internet, and she wasn't born before the end of Breath of the Wild. Plus, we know what a 12-year-old Geurdo, a.k.a Riju looks like, so we know that Hudson's daughter isn't that old. Answer from user Malady . . . [More]

If I put a key in a capsule, can I get another in Ingress?

To get multiple keys, I sometimes drop hack.  Can I instead put a key in a capsule and have to get another key again? Question from user David West at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Yes, you can. In fact, it does not even matter, if you put your keys in a normal capsule or a quantum capsule. Another method if hacking keys is entering the "more" glyph during the command phase of you glyph hack as specified here.  Answer from user Rob at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

If I put a key in a capsule, can I get another in Ingress?

To get multiple keys, I sometimes drop hack.  Can I instead put a key in a capsule and have to get another key again? Question from user David West at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Yes, you can. In fact, it does not even matter, if you put your keys in a normal capsule or a quantum capsule. Another method if hacking keys is entering the "more" glyph during the command phase of you glyph hack as specified here.  Answer from user Rob at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

Mob Spawning - Despawning in Minecraft

So I've been building up my Villager Trading farms and halls and breeders, etc., and one of these builds is the converter - Using a zombie to convert the villager and back again to reduce trade costs. I found a Zombie, and it can hold items which (should) mean that it won't de-spawn. I also gave it a helmet so that I could keep it in a boat while I build/if I need to save it from the sun. However, when I came back to check on it, the zombie was still in the boat, still holding the item, but the helm had gone, and he burned in the . . . [More]

Mob Spawning - Despawning in Minecraft

So I've been building up my Villager Trading farms and halls and breeders, etc., and one of these builds is the converter - Using a zombie to convert the villager and back again to reduce trade costs. I found a Zombie, and it can hold items which (should) mean that it won't de-spawn. I also gave it a helmet so that I could keep it in a boat while I build/if I need to save it from the sun. However, when I came back to check on it, the zombie was still in the boat, still holding the item, but the helm had gone, and he burned in the . . . [More]

How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits in Tropico?

It seems that both the restaurant and the market are used by Tropicans to satisfy their "food" needs. Since the restaurant has the added convenience of also satisfying the "entertainment" desire, I am thinking that it is better to build a restaurant instead of a market whenever possible. Is this a valid assumption, or do markets have some advantages or functions that are not available in restaurants? Question from user galacticninja at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: I don't have Tropico 3, so I'm basin . . . [More]

How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits in Tropico?

It seems that both the restaurant and the market are used by Tropicans to satisfy their "food" needs. Since the restaurant has the added convenience of also satisfying the "entertainment" desire, I am thinking that it is better to build a restaurant instead of a market whenever possible. Is this a valid assumption, or do markets have some advantages or functions that are not available in restaurants? Question from user galacticninja at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: I don't have Tropico 3, so I'm basin . . . [More]

Will a Star Fragment disappear if I use fast travel in Tears of the Kingdom?

I saw a Star Fragment land a fair distance away from me while exploring at night. I was going to run towards it, when I noticed it had landed right next to a tower I could fast travel to. If I fast travel to a tower near where a Star Fragment landed, will the Fragment disappear? Question from user Stevoisiak at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Apparently, no. According to Videogamer: When you spot one, open up your map in the Purah Pad, and fast travel to the Skyview Tower closest to the falling star's location. Answer . . . [More]

Will a Star Fragment disappear if I use fast travel in Tears of the Kingdom?

I saw a Star Fragment land a fair distance away from me while exploring at night. I was going to run towards it, when I noticed it had landed right next to a tower I could fast travel to. If I fast travel to a tower near where a Star Fragment landed, will the Fragment disappear? Question from user Stevoisiak at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Apparently, no. According to Videogamer: When you spot one, open up your map in the Purah Pad, and fast travel to the Skyview Tower closest to the falling star's location. Answer . . . [More]

Whats the difference between DirectX 10 and DirectX 9?

In Civilization V, when starting the game, it offers me the option of using DirectX 10 or DirectX 9. Are there any graphics quality or performance gains present when using the DirectX 10 version? I know that it would let me turn up the settings higher (for instance, i could enable anti-aliasing in the DirectX 10 mode and couldn't in the DirectX 9 mode). Question from user RCIX at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: The most critical part of your choice is "Does your graphics card support directx-10 (or 11)?". If your gra . . . [More]

Whats the difference between DirectX 10 and DirectX 9?

In Civilization V, when starting the game, it offers me the option of using DirectX 10 or DirectX 9. Are there any graphics quality or performance gains present when using the DirectX 10 version? I know that it would let me turn up the settings higher (for instance, i could enable anti-aliasing in the DirectX 10 mode and couldn't in the DirectX 9 mode). Question from user RCIX at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: The most critical part of your choice is "Does your graphics card support directx-10 (or 11)?". If your gra . . . [More]

Pokémon Selection Strategy for Emerald

I've gotten about midway into Pokémon Emerald -- completed the third badge (electric badge), and starting to get quite an assortment of Pokémon. The problem is, I can't figure out which ones to keep and raise experience for, and which ones to leave rotting in the PC. My old strategy used to be "pick the most interesting-looking ones and always power up the weakest" -- this lead to some surprising strengths (like the mushroom one with Mega Drain). What strategy should I use? How do I know which Pokémo . . . [More]

Pokémon Selection Strategy for Emerald

I've gotten about midway into Pokémon Emerald -- completed the third badge (electric badge), and starting to get quite an assortment of Pokémon. The problem is, I can't figure out which ones to keep and raise experience for, and which ones to leave rotting in the PC. My old strategy used to be "pick the most interesting-looking ones and always power up the weakest" -- this lead to some surprising strengths (like the mushroom one with Mega Drain). What strategy should I use? How do I know which Pokémo . . . [More]

Why am I unable to equip the Drakefire Pistols in Warhammer Vermintide 2?

I just received a pair of the Drakefire Pistols, but they are obscured by a red cancel icon and I can't equip them. I'm sure that the dwarf was able to equip them in the first Vermintide, and I don't see anything telling me why I can't equip them now except for the red text on the item name and Ironbreaker. Question from user wizloc at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: "Ironbreaker" is the key here. Bardin has 4 careers: Ranger Veteran (the default). Ironbreaker (accessible starting at level 7). Sl . . . [More]

Why am I unable to equip the Drakefire Pistols in Warhammer Vermintide 2?

I just received a pair of the Drakefire Pistols, but they are obscured by a red cancel icon and I can't equip them. I'm sure that the dwarf was able to equip them in the first Vermintide, and I don't see anything telling me why I can't equip them now except for the red text on the item name and Ironbreaker. Question from user wizloc at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: "Ironbreaker" is the key here. Bardin has 4 careers: Ranger Veteran (the default). Ironbreaker (accessible starting at level 7). Sl . . . [More]

What determines Ranalds Gift in Warhammer Vermintide 2?

Ranald's Gift seemingly gives random amounts of progress towards loot boxes. What determines how much progress you get? Or is it purely RNG? Question from user NoBugsOnlyFeatures at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Ranald's logo is a finger crossed sign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossed_fingers which is mostly used as a sign to wish for luck. As such Ranald's blessing is all pure luck and RNG. Answer from user Lyrion at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]

What determines Ranalds Gift in Warhammer Vermintide 2?

Ranald's Gift seemingly gives random amounts of progress towards loot boxes. What determines how much progress you get? Or is it purely RNG? Question from user NoBugsOnlyFeatures at gaming.stackexchange.com. Answer: Ranald's logo is a finger crossed sign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossed_fingers which is mostly used as a sign to wish for luck. As such Ranald's blessing is all pure luck and RNG. Answer from user Lyrion at gaming.stackexchange.com. . . . [More]