# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=156 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 157 --- ## [Angry Birds 2 -- What is wrong with Terence? (the big guy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-birds-2-what-is-wrong-with-terence-the-big-guy/781121)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-birds-2-what-is-wrong-with-terence-the-big-guy/781121 "2017-03-01T18:04:48Z")
Looking for something to do on my daily commute I have taken to playing Angry Birds 2 on my cell phone (Android if it matters). Somehow I think I am using Terence wrong. He is the big bird meant to bully his way throug… --- ## [Video Games that feature .22LR caliber weapons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-feature-22lr-caliber-weapons/780702)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-feature-22lr-caliber-weapons/780702 "2017-03-01T16:27:14Z")
Despite their ubiquitousness in real life video games tend to ignore them, mostly because of the fact they’re considered low powered compared to their centerfire successors. I was curious though, not including mods (whi… --- ## [Old School RPGs : Need advice for great campaign beginnings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-rpgs-need-advice-for-great-campaign-beginnings/781036)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-rpgs-need-advice-for-great-campaign-beginnings/781036 "2017-03-01T09:54:45Z")
“So you’ve all known each other for years and you’re all sitting in a bar when a mysterious stranger walks up to you and says…” Lame. Campaign beginnings are tricky, they’re the hook for not only the first adventure bu… --- ## [Draymond "what a part-psychotic dipshit I am" Green](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draymond-what-a-part-psychotic-dipshit-i-am-green/780871)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draymond-what-a-part-psychotic-dipshit-i-am-green/780871 "2017-02-28T07:16:44Z")
dang - thought I clicked on “Submit new thread” a while back - guess not. I was hoping to put behind me all this shit(especially his twice bagging Jeff Shaw in the same fucking play-off series), but more recent goofines… --- ## [HDR for games... way more important than 4K](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdr-for-games-way-more-important-than-4k/780700)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdr-for-games-way-more-important-than-4k/780700 "2017-02-28T07:03:04Z")
I just managed to get my PS4Pro (they’ve been on back order where I am) and hook it up to my Bravia x800d 4K HDR TV. So some of the games I have support 4K but not HDR, eg Shadow of Mordor and Abzu. They’re very pretty… --- ## [Baby Shower Themed Feud Categories and Match Game Lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-shower-themed-feud-categories-and-match-game-lines/780985)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-shower-themed-feud-categories-and-match-game-lines/780985 "2017-02-27T22:16:41Z")
I’m in charge of games for my wife’s baby shower. I’ve got a good handle on most of it (suggestions still welcome). I want to do a Feud game like we do here, with baby and pregnancy related categories. I also want to do … --- ## [Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire/778256)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire/778256 "2017-02-26T23:38:09Z")
PILLARS OF MOTHER EFFING ETERNITY DOS!!! Officially announced, a fig campaign started, already up to 300K. Improvements to the engine, the graphics, the weather, effects, loading, etc. Takes place in the Deadfire Archi… --- ## [Pickleball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickleball/780497)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickleball/780497 "2017-02-25T22:53:10Z")
Is anyone playing this? I had to give up racquetball due to a wrist problem and thought this looked like a game for kids but apparently it can be fun /competitive? A place nearby started offering it and I’m thinking abou… --- ## [Little League Baseball Is Back (In Southern California)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-baseball-is-back-in-southern-california/780760)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-baseball-is-back-in-southern-california/780760 "2017-02-25T18:32:56Z")
Walking the dogs through the park this morning. Cool, clear, sunny. A perfect SoCal Saturday morning. Until it gets better. All five ball fields are in full swing. Games galore. They usually start the first weekend of Ma… --- ## [The SDMB Hall of Fame Project: Shortstops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-shortstops/779182)
**Author:** [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-shortstops/779182 "2017-02-23T16:53:10Z")
Welcome back to the SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame Project. In this round, we will be voting on Shortstops. I never wanted to be a dancer, it’s true! I wanted to be a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates. -Gene Kelly If … --- ## [A Couple Of Questions About Jeopardy; Paging Dopers Who Have Played!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-jeopardy-paging-dopers-who-have-played/780123)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-jeopardy-paging-dopers-who-have-played/780123 "2017-02-23T12:34:15Z")
What are the rules for disputes? Do you just raise your hand and say “I’d like to dispute that”? Do you then get to plead your case to the judges? Also, can you narc on other players - like, if one of them did a goof t… --- ## [Professional football: Good or evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-football-good-or-evil/780471)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-football-good-or-evil/780471 "2017-02-22T23:54:02Z")
IMHO pro football appeals to the “lesser angels of our nature.” Would we somehow be better without it? Does is serve some primitive but essential human need? Without it would we seek other, perhaps worse outlets for what… --- ## [How do I get to know football/soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-to-know-football-soccer/780021)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-to-know-football-soccer/780021 "2017-02-22T23:04:44Z")
Pretty much all my male friends, my family and even my gf love football (the FIFA/UEFA one), they not just like, but love it. I on the other hand, despite being a average guy, I have absolutely no interest in it and it’s… --- ## [What's the name of that box game you play on paper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-that-box-game-you-play-on-paper/780121)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-that-box-game-you-play-on-paper/780121 "2017-02-21T20:58:54Z")
Boxes? Connect The Dots? You make a grid of dots on paper. Two players take turns connect them with lines. If a player completes a box, he puts his initial in it and makes another line. The object is to have the most bo… --- ## [Yakuza 0 PS4: Quirky free roaming brawler in 80's Tokyo and Osaka](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yakuza-0-ps4-quirky-free-roaming-brawler-in-80s-tokyo-and-osaka/779637)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yakuza-0-ps4-quirky-free-roaming-brawler-in-80s-tokyo-and-osaka/779637 "2017-02-21T05:40:43Z")
The Yakuza series is fairly unknown in the west despite being a huge hit in Japan. They’ve already released 6 on PS4 in Japanese and the localizations are always a few years behind so we just got Yakuza 0 released for e… --- ## [NFL parity, free agency, and the salary cap. Should any changes be made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-parity-free-agency-and-the-salary-cap-should-any-changes-be-made/780011)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-parity-free-agency-and-the-salary-cap-should-any-changes-be-made/780011 "2017-02-19T23:11:42Z")
Another NFL offseason is upon us and I’ve been contemplating the salary cap and parity in the NFL. Do you all think there should be any modifications that would increase interest in the game? This past season the rating… --- ## [Question about Idle Conquest (is there any way to kill this thing?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-idle-conquest-is-there-any-way-to-kill-this-thing/780141)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-idle-conquest-is-there-any-way-to-kill-this-thing/780141 "2017-02-19T04:14:27Z")
This is going to be another one of those DKW-is-a-complete-weirdo things, but dammit, I’m getting headaches from this, so the least I can do is ask for help. Okay. There’s this apparently abandoned Kongregate game call… --- ## [What's your top score on chrome's dinosaur jumping game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-top-score-on-chromes-dinosaur-jumping-game/780126)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-top-score-on-chromes-dinosaur-jumping-game/780126 "2017-02-18T02:04:36Z")
My Internet is being spotty during this CA armeggestorm so I keep getting that stupid dinosaur game chrome punts to when you’re offline. I just scored 730. --- ## [Anyone play FreeOrion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-freeorion/777316)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-freeorion/777316 "2017-02-17T23:43:36Z")
It’s a free open source game, space 4X, in the tradition of Master of Orion. Turn-based with automatic combat (if you have more powerful ships, you win, basically). Not much in the way of graphics. I’ve been having a … --- ## [Yahoo Fantasy NASCAR Auto Racing (Free)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-fantasy-nascar-auto-racing-free/777122)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-fantasy-nascar-auto-racing-free/777122 "2017-02-17T21:47:10Z")
You have been invited to join Paul’s Private Group in Yahoo Sports Fantasy Auto Racing. In order to join the group, follow the link above, or go to the game front page and click on the “Sign Up” button to create a team.… --- ## [NHL: February 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2017/780017)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2017/780017 "2017-02-17T01:25:11Z")
Sidney Crosby just hit 1000 points! YAY!!! :smiley: --- ## [Monopoly tokens: Thimble gets retired, what would you add?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-tokens-thimble-gets-retired-what-would-you-add/779981)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-tokens-thimble-gets-retired-what-would-you-add/779981 "2017-02-16T21:16:19Z")
So the Monopoly people have announced they’re retiring the thimble. This comes after a recent retiring of the iron, horse and rider and cannon. They also just recently added a cat to their token line-up, with plans to h… --- ## [When did the NFL rules change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-nfl-rules-change/779943)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-nfl-rules-change/779943 "2017-02-16T20:11:25Z")
I happened to watch the Super Bowl this year and realize that there have been several significant rules changes. When did they happen? –After a touchback, the receiving team gets the ball on the 25, instead of the 20. … --- ## [In Which a VERY Amateur Golfer Plays a Professional Course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-very-amateur-golfer-plays-a-professional-course/779462)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-very-amateur-golfer-plays-a-professional-course/779462 "2017-02-16T18:58:04Z")
Ms. Cups spent much of her early working years in the golf industry at various tournaments and events. Because of this, she made friends who continue to work in golf. One of her best friends, through her work/living loca… --- ## [14th Annual SDMB Early Super Bowl Pick Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/14th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/776124)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/14th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/776124 "2017-02-15T20:38:14Z")
It’s that time of year again! The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1: Trillionaire Year 2: Uncomm… --- ## [Super Bowl 51: Patriots vs Falcons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-51-patriots-vs-falcons/779093)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-51-patriots-vs-falcons/779093 "2017-02-15T00:05:10Z")
Thought I’d make a new thread since a lot of people will be watching the Super Bowl who weren’t watching the playoffs thus far. Tom Brady and the Patriots are after their 5th superbowl ring in the Bellichick era, wherea… --- ## [MMO Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmo-recommendations/779176)
**Author:** [@Deser2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deser2)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmo-recommendations/779176 "2017-02-14T18:33:01Z")
So I’ve found myself with more free time lately and was thinking about getting into an MMO (again) to become my new time sink. I’ve gone in and out of various MMOs over the years; original everquest (played for a while … --- ## [Explain American Football to someone who is basically ignorant of it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-american-football-to-someone-who-is-basically-ignorant-of-it/776302)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-american-football-to-someone-who-is-basically-ignorant-of-it/776302 "2017-02-14T17:03:32Z")
Hallo! I would like to ask somebody here to explain American Football to me. I have no idea of the game; the only vaguely related knowledge I have dates from when I was a teenager and I used to play in a local rugby tea… --- ## [Curlers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curlers/769626)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curlers/769626 "2017-02-13T09:30:33Z")
It’s Monday night competitive league at the Charlotte Curling Association! So in a few I’m out to go prove again that I can’t skip worth beans. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Anyone else here who thinks curling isn’t something to… --- ## [any other games like Planetbase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-games-like-planetbase/779618)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-games-like-planetbase/779618 "2017-02-12T05:53:05Z")
Steam has a game called Planetbase. It’s a nice, slow-paced, strategy game. You start on a distant planet with a limited number of resources, robot, and civilians. The goal is to grow the base into a sustainable outpost … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=155) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=157)