most recent 30 from http://smartergamer.com 2010-07-30T04:14:26Z http://smartergamer.com/feeds http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://smartergamer.com/questions/738/alternative-play-modes EricSchaefer 2010-04-06T19:15:54Z 2010-07-29T14:20:44Z

<p>Do you play games in "alternative play modes"? Explain.</p> <p>E.g. impose restrictions to make it more interesting, go alternative routes etc. (see my Crysis example)</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/480/sci-fi-browsergames StampedeXV 2009-11-05T11:16:00Z 2010-07-29T05:22:16Z

<p>Every now and then I am interested in a new Browsergame. Not as often as during my student times, but sometimes.</p> <p>Now, the market is developing/changing pretty rapidly. I'd like to collect a list (CW) of Science Fiction based Browsergames.</p> <p>The purpose is, that I have a quick overview over the possibilities and with that an indication of the popularity of the game.</p> <p>If you have a proposal, please:</p> <p>give the Name, the URL and a short description why this game is worth being played.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/790/site-going-away Ardalis 2010-07-13T23:54:43Z 2010-07-27T18:27:47Z

<p>The StackExchange folks have decided they want to own the gaming space for their platform so they are shutting this site down. :(</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/470/how-is-lips-vocalist-gameplay-different-from-guitar-heros Alexander Abramov 2009-11-01T22:28:48Z 2010-07-23T23:22:17Z

<p>After playing a lot of guitar and drums in Guitar Hero, I tried vocalist gameplay, but it just does not work for me. Not engaging. Actually it feels like an afterthought, a piece of gameplay to complement guitar and drums.</p> <p>I heard that some folks consider Lips a good singing game, so I want to ask - how is it different from GH?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/162/what-are-some-good-tips-for-playing-fifa-10-online Damien 2009-10-06T10:01:05Z 2010-07-22T00:22:17Z

<p>Does anyone have advice for playing FIFA 10 online? I used to win quite a lot in Fifa 09, but am finding it more difficult in 10 while I am adjusting to the different play style. </p> <p>I find it is especially hard to defend with the new ball physics. Often the ball starts rebounding everywhere, and attacks can keep running past the challenges, keeping the ball.</p> <p>I am also finding it difficult to deal with lots of pressure. I keep trying to pass my way out of it, but can never find any space or time to keep possession. It also means my passes often end up with the opposition.</p> <p>Cheers </p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/736/what-is-the-maximum-level-for-perks-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2 Ardalis 2010-04-05T23:54:21Z 2010-07-21T02:22:17Z

<p>I have perks ranging from roman numeral I to VI but none are listed as simply "DONE". How high up do the perk levels go, and do they offer any benefits (apart from XP reward) at levels other than where the "Pro" version of the perk is unlocked?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/239/best-mods-for-neverwinter-nights-2 epaga 2009-10-07T06:37:17Z 2010-07-20T12:22:20Z

<p>Setting this community wiki since it's highly subjective.</p> <p>Now that I just got a computer which can actually run the game I've started playing NWN2 again and was wondering what some of the best mods/levels/maps out there are.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/602/what-are-some-worthwhile-downloads-for-halo-3-and-halo-3-odst ChrisGWilliams 2010-01-02T17:01:49Z 2010-07-20T12:22:20Z

<p>On the Bungie website, there are a number of downloadable maps and game modes for Halo 3 and Halo 3 ODST. What are some of your favorites? </p> <p>For voting purposes, please only list 1 item per answer (unless the multiple items should be downloaded together... like Jaws and Shark.)</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/161/how-to-mix-and-match-inputs-from-two-game-controllers-into-one-virtual-controll peSHIr 2009-10-06T09:58:30Z 2010-07-19T15:22:17Z

<p>On stackoverflow I've asked this question before, hoping to get information on existing software/drivers that would enable me to do this and/or pointers I might need to be able to write the needed software myself. I didn't really get the canned reply I was hoping for, so I'm trying again on this StackExchange site, hoping the gamer crowd has already encountered this situation and <em>can</em> point me in the right direction.</p> <p>In a nutshell I am looking for a software solution for the following situation (<a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1392429/how-to-mix-and-match-inputs-from-two-game-controllers-into-one-virtual-controll" rel="nofollow">see stackoverflow for more information</a>):</p> <ul> <li>OS: Windows XP/Vista/7</li> <li>Software with legacy joystick control, which only allows one joystick to be used</li> <li>Want to attach two joysticks and use a mix of analog stick(s) and/or buttons from both to control the legacy software</li> <li>Would prefer solution that uses existing "man-in-the-middle" software or an actual joystick driver for use in the Game Controller control panel</li> </ul> <p>P.S. Total Game Control seems like a great product, but it is of no use in this scenario.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/721/fastest-challenges-to-get-in-modern-warfare-2 Ardalis 2010-03-14T16:32:27Z 2010-07-18T21:22:18Z

<p>What are some of the easiest challenges to get for the bonus XP if you're trying to level quickly in COD Modern Warfare 2 (for the XBox)?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/507/at-what-points-in-forza-3-do-you-start-races-in-higher-positions John Rudy 2009-11-24T21:29:07Z 2010-07-18T06:22:17Z

<p>Pretty much self-explanatory. I'm playing through the career on Forza Motorsports 3, and am now starting at position 6. When I started the game, I was starting at position 8. (Both of these are assuming an 8-car grid.) </p> <p>I'm fairly certain this has to do with driver level, but I'm not sure what the progression rate is. Does anyone know the progression?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/424/tricks-for-bejeweled-blitz mbhunter 2009-10-21T06:13:20Z 2010-07-17T02:22:17Z

<p>This is my little addiction <em>du jour</em>. Managed to crack 200k once <a href="http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-cheat-on-facebook-s-bejeweled-blitz-07-27-09-279993/" rel="nofollow">without cheating</a> but is anyone a bejeweled blitz ninja with some tips? Or do I need to just find the matches faster?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/782/in-dominion-if-you-throne-room-a-throne-room CinTex 2010-06-16T00:36:01Z 2010-07-16T04:22:19Z

<p>does that mean you can play 1 card 4x.... or does it mean you can play 2 cards 2x</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/131/when-should-you-hire-a-band-manager-in-rock-band-2 Ardalis 2009-10-04T14:03:58Z 2010-07-08T22:19:23Z

<p>When does it make sense to hire a band manager? Do you end up switching managers all the time based on where you're playing, since some of them offer benefits in some parts of the world but not in others?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/773/does-doc-holidays-power-work-during-a-sermon-in-bang Brendan 2010-06-09T17:27:35Z 2010-07-02T03:22:17Z

<p>In bang the sermon does not allow bang cards</p> <p>can doc holiday discard 2 bang cards to shoot someone?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/787/how-does-engine-room-work-with-roslins-religious-visions-ability Todd 2010-06-30T03:42:09Z 2010-06-30T15:33:21Z

<p>If the Engine Room is used during Roslin's turn, would either Crisis Card she chooses automatically have a jump icon, or just the first one drawn?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/616/starcraft-ai-is-cheating TrickyM66 2010-01-07T16:11:33Z 2010-06-30T02:37:33Z

<p>I play a lot of Starcraft and I love to play it against the AI over battle.net with my friends. My main strategy for the game is to first build a reliable defense, then build an army to attack. For instance, we have a buddy and me playing on one team and 2 AI's on the other. By the time I get a small defense going i'm being swarmed by several Zealots. My defense is gone and my base is whipped out. Now whenever I play this on a LAN, we can easily beat the AI and they tend to sit back in their base. The point i am trying to get at here, is the AI cheating a little bit? Is it battle.net? I just don't see how they can get that many minerals saved up and have an army.</p> <p><br> I also want to add that when my buddy and I play against one opponent, they sit back in their base. It only seems like cheating once you get into the multiple opponents.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/755/hl2-characters-in-portal-not-damaging-each-other Mark Szymanski 2010-05-14T02:01:49Z 2010-06-29T10:22:18Z

<p>Hi, I am playing Portal on my Mac and I have spawned some HL2 characters into it (Combine, Headcrab Zombies, Citizens), and whenever any of them have guns they shoot each other but no damage is done. The only weapon that does any damage is the stunstick. Is there any way I can make them damage each other with the guns?</p> <p>Thanks in advance!</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/771/can-you-play-modern-warfare-2-with-athlon-xp Brian 2010-05-28T12:09:25Z 2010-06-28T07:49:35Z

<p>Can you play Modern Warfare 2 with Athlon xp?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/780/old-dos-game-where-the-room-rotates hirak99 2010-06-15T16:10:48Z 2010-06-15T16:10:48Z

<p>I remember having played demo of this game from a software magazine CD.</p> <p>The game is played in a single cubical room, where there are several men, some controlled by computers, one by you. There were some sort of levers or some areas on the wall where you could press - and the whole room will rotate.</p> <p>Each person would have a ticking time bomb, and there was something, one object, which if you possess your timebomb will stop as long as you have it. But if you fall, for example because someone rotated the room, somebody else is free to take it.</p> <p>The game will end when all the people die except of one.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/776/why-do-some-game-names-start-with-vs Hugh Allen 2010-06-12T00:44:12Z 2010-06-14T13:54:35Z

<p>In the <a href="http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_list.php?letter=V" rel="nofollow">Arcade Museum</a> there are 40 games starting with "Vs". For example, <a href="http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10371" rel="nofollow">Vs. Super Mario Bros</a>.</p> <p>I guess it must be a dodgy translation, but does anyone know how it came about or what it's supposed to mean?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/443/any-recommendations-on-storage-solutions-for-boardgames Ardalis 2009-10-25T15:58:54Z 2010-06-10T12:31:16Z

<p>Our boardgame collection has grown rather large and bookshelves are less than idea for storage. We're looking for something wood and attractive, probably with doors. However, searching is not bringing back anything that seems to be appropriate for the task. Does anyone have a good solution for furniture in which to store a collection of boardgames (which must be capable of holding many larger boxed games like Axis and Allies, in addition to smaller games like Munchkin or Zombies).</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/774/modern-warfare-2-soft-landings Keaanu 2010-06-09T19:29:30Z 2010-06-09T19:29:30Z

<p>In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what kinds of things can you land on to soften fall damage? I've seen good results with car hoods, dumpsters and old mattresses. What else can I land on without getting hurt?</p> <p>P.S. I despise fall damage</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/538/where-can-i-find-good-frets-on-fire-songs Tom 2009-12-07T00:31:38Z 2010-06-09T12:22:18Z

<p>So I love Frets on Fire but I can't find any songs for it? Where can I find some songs and how to install them? </p> <p>P.S. I love Nirvana!</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/718/how-long-do-claymores-stay-around-in-modern-warfare-2 Ardalis 2010-03-12T14:10:16Z 2010-05-28T20:22:18Z

<p>In Modern Warfare 2 (for the XBox 360), if you drop a claymore, does it survive your own death, or does it disappear when you die?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/770/battlefield-bad-company-2-game-strategy NTulip 2010-05-24T15:27:25Z 2010-05-24T15:27:25Z

<p>Hi</p> <p>New gamer here. I am looking for some input on how to improve my squad score on Battlefield Bad Company 2. I don't play with friends so its hard to coordinate with anyone. </p> <p>What would be some good squad suggestions?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/716/linux-gamers-is-linux-gaming-ready-for-me-to-get-rid-of-windows-yet MOwen 2010-03-08T05:04:41Z 2010-05-24T02:38:06Z

<p>... and if not, how far away are we?</p> <p>A few years back it seemed like Wine/Cedega might soon reach the stage where I could buy any game for windows, not long after release day, and run it with little or no hassle under Linux.</p> <p>Has this happened yet? How much performance is lost? Can I run Steam? Are more major games being released for Linux nowadays? Is this more likely to eventuate than a near-perfect Cedega (or for that matter, VM) solution?</p> <p>I poked around on the Cedega site but found enough marketing-speak to realise I'd need to ask here to get a straight answer. </p> <p>I think this question has some relevance to a lot of people who want to go to Linux, but are sticking with Windows for the games.</p> <p><strong>Update: Steam for Linux confirmed!</strong><br> Looks like Steam for Linux is going to be a big step in the right direction. Possible game changer for this problem.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/769/shadow-of-the-colossus-ps2-open-castle-door Keaanu 2010-05-22T22:32:41Z 2010-05-22T22:32:41Z

<p>There is a door in the castle, between the top of the winding staircase and the long bridge. This door is always closed, but I've seen videos where the door was open. How is this achieved? I can get to either side of the door, but I can't get it to open.</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/768/penetration-kills-in-modern-warfare-2 Ardalis 2010-05-22T02:01:16Z 2010-05-22T02:01:16Z

<p>Unlocking weapons is fun and a great way to get extra XP in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but the one that always takes me FOREVER to unlock is the FMJ challenge, which requires 40 penetration kills (e.g. shooting opponents through terrain/walls). Any tips on levels, locations, or techniques to make this easier (short of having a friend stand in a particular spot for you)?</p>

http://smartergamer.com/questions/409/secret-door-to-corridor-in-dungeonquest-boardgame Ardalis 2009-10-19T19:23:48Z 2010-05-22T01:22:16Z

<p>Just had a rule question come up playing <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/472" rel="nofollow">DungeonQuest</a>, which uses drawn tiles to make up the board. I was on my way out of the dungeon but had to go a different route, and was trying to connect back up with the rooms/tiles I'd originally laid. Let's say I was moving South. In the game you can search for a secret door and if you find one, immediately lay a tile and move to an adjacent square. So, the square I wanted to (south of my current position) move to was empty but the square beyond it was a previously lain room, which did not have a doorway facing north. I draw a straight corridor (North-South). In the game, you cannot stop in or search a corridor - they immediately continue to the next room.</p> <p>So the question is, does the secret door I found get me from my current position through the corridor and into the room to the south, or does the lack of a doorway in the room to the south mean I would need <em>2</em> secret doors, which is impossible for me to get since I can't stop and search in the corridor for a door?</p>