Welcome to the /r/pcgaming tech support and basic questions thread! Having troubles with a game or piece of hardware? Have a basic question about a PC game, piece of hardware, or something else related to PC gaming? Post here and get help from fellow gamers. When asking for help, please give plenty of detail such as what OS you're using, what you've tried so far, and exact circumstances to replicate your issue. No one wants to play 20 questions with you for basic information.
Check out these resources before asking for help in case you can troubleshoot further:
Common troubleshooting steps:
Restart the system
Make sure all of your drivers are updated
Make sure the game or software is updated to the most recent patch
Re-seat any new hardware to ensure a proper connection
If your peripherals are malfunctioning, swap ports and check that the specific USB port itself works.
Use this thread to discuss whatever you've been playing lately (old or new, AAA or indie). Don't just list the names of games as your entire post, make sure to elaborate with your thoughts on the games.
Make sure to use spoiler tags if you're posting anything about a game's plot that might significantly hurt the experience of others that haven't played the game yet (no matter how old or new the game is).
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2Following in the spirit of the console subreddits, I'm doing my own little giveaway! Comment below which pc game you would like and at 1pm CST tomorrow, Feb 12, I'll pick a comment and give you your free game! (Up to $60, I ain't buying you Train Simulator + DLCs fam)
Edit: Since people are asking, if I have a way to gift you the code (i.e. not Uplay) then DLC/Season Pass/Preorder is all fair game!
Edit 2: Am woman, we play pc games too haha
Edit 3: Thanks for the gold strangers! Also please make your comment a top level comment so it can show up at the top when I hit "random!"
Edit 4: For all the people saying "pick my favorite," I'll announce it tomorrow when I pick the winner :)
Since everyone else is doing it, I’ve got some games to give away as well! I’ll do a random choose in ~12 hours or less. So be watching your inbox! Edit: upvote to be entered! Edit Edit: never mind about upvote. I confused myself
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