# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=211 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 212 --- ## [Doom 2 -- Greatest FPS ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-2-greatest-fps-ever/719586)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-2-greatest-fps-ever/719586 "2015-05-16T04:08:59Z")
I just got my hands on an emulator and dug out my old Doom 2 cd. What a great game. Simple, easy-to-play, fun, scary, and the soundtrack is a classic. And I’ll just state it outright: you aren’t playing Doom if you use… --- ## [The Scav is Back - University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scav-is-back-university-of-chicago-scavenger-hunt/719640)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scav-is-back-university-of-chicago-scavenger-hunt/719640 "2015-05-15T16:45:24Z")
The Scav is Back - The University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt has begun. This year’s list \[PDF\] includes holding a wedding, emoji charades, a two-person cocktail-shaking routine ala Cocktail, and a properly balanced breakf… --- ## [Giving away a few free Steam games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-away-a-few-free-steam-games/720004)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-away-a-few-free-steam-games/720004 "2015-05-15T04:03:40Z")
I have a few Steam games that’ve been sitting around in my inventory, unused, for months. I’d like to give them away to people who’d actually play them. These are Steam “gifts” that go directly into your account once I s… --- ## [Walk-off home run, but unsure if batter touched home plate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-off-home-run-but-unsure-if-batter-touched-home-plate/719974)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-off-home-run-but-unsure-if-batter-touched-home-plate/719974 "2015-05-14T21:23:24Z")
If a batter hits a walk-off home run, but is mobbed by teammates as he nears home plate, and it cannot be verified whether he actually touched home plate or not - does it still count? --- ## [What's the alternative to Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-alternative-to-command-modern-air-naval-operations/720059)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-alternative-to-command-modern-air-naval-operations/720059 "2015-05-14T20:45:02Z")
Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations looks like a fascinating heir to the Harpoon series of games, but there are two huge strikes against it: the price tag is outrageous ($80 for a game is a lot, to say the least) and I’… --- ## [GOG launches client. Able to take on Steam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gog-launches-client-able-to-take-on-steam/719317)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gog-launches-client-able-to-take-on-steam/719317 "2015-05-14T09:21:22Z")
Today GOG is launching their own client to play games. From the site: . There big selling point is you can be online. But you don’t need to be. You can download your a copy of your game and you won’t need internet to… --- ## [Settlers of Catan: Is Traders & Barbarians worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/settlers-of-catan-is-traders-barbarians-worth-it/719625)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/settlers-of-catan-is-traders-barbarians-worth-it/719625 "2015-05-13T21:28:15Z")
Our gaming group just got the Cities & Knights expansion last week and really, really enjoyed it. However, I personally found the knights to be a little lacking there, and it seemed to me like Traders & Barbarians expand… --- ## [Why Cards Against Humanity sucks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cards-against-humanity-sucks/719541)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cards-against-humanity-sucks/719541 "2015-05-13T16:31:41Z")
At least, according to these people. I admit, I’ve played the game, and giggled, but this review definitely gives me food for thought, especially their points about the almost reverent status it’s gained even in the boa… --- ## [Reverse control maze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-control-maze/719843)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-control-maze/719843 "2015-05-13T00:28:19Z")
Thread your way through a simple maze by moving an onscreen icon with your mouse. Sounds simple? It is - except for one thing. Your mouse controls are reversed in direction. http://www.brainbashersgames.com/games/rever… --- ## [Boxing question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-question/719407)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-question/719407 "2015-05-12T18:59:00Z")
I don’t know much about boxing, but what I do know is that individual boxers are basically independent contractors. They choose to accept or decline fights themselves, and nobody really answers to a league-wide commissi… --- ## [ESPN and Bill Simmons to part ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-and-bill-simmons-to-part-ways/719562)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-and-bill-simmons-to-part-ways/719562 "2015-05-12T13:57:25Z")
Interesting development in that they’re getting rid of Simmons, but keeping Grantland. I wonder who’s taking over and I wonder what that means for Grantland. How much of it is ESPN’s? How much of it Bill’s? Although… --- ## [What's more likely, Pedroia hitting 100 HRs or me winning the lottery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-more-likely-pedroia-hitting-100-hrs-or-me-winning-the-lottery/718327)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-more-likely-pedroia-hitting-100-hrs-or-me-winning-the-lottery/718327 "2015-05-11T04:03:33Z")
Dustin Pedroia started off the season by hitting 2 homers in the first game and I was joking with a coworker that Pedroia was going to hit 100 HRs this season. Then we tried to compare it to the likelihood of me winning… --- ## ["Shane Ray demonstrates homophobia a factor with Michael Sam"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shane-ray-demonstrates-homophobia-a-factor-with-michael-sam/719534)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shane-ray-demonstrates-homophobia-a-factor-with-michael-sam/719534 "2015-05-11T01:47:30Z")
So argues this OutSports article. Lots of debate even there, as you might expect, but I thought I’d toss it out to the masses here. What do you think, especially of the comparison of the two as players, since that’s wh… --- ## [SDMB FTL Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ftl-challenge/716695)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ftl-challenge/716695 "2015-05-10T20:06:00Z")
FTL is roguelike game where you captained your ship through a randomly generated dangerous universe that was a big hit a couple of years ago. The game is known for finding all sorts of unique ways to screw you over and t… --- ## [Chants during the anthem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chants-during-the-anthem/718925)
**Author:** [@dhkendall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dhkendall)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chants-during-the-anthem/718925 "2015-05-09T18:23:28Z")
Hey everyone! I know I’m rarely here any more but when I want to have something answered, who am I gonna call? Ghostbusters! But their number was disconnected :frowning: so I figured SDMB was the next best thing Anyo… --- ## [Former Phillies don't like each other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-phillies-dont-like-each-other/719517)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-phillies-dont-like-each-other/719517 "2015-05-09T17:46:05Z")
Just wanted to share this because I thought it was pretty funny. Someone thought it would be a good idea for Lenny Dykstra and Mitch Williams to participate in some kind of Philly sports roast. The two have had a long … --- ## [Explain gool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-gool/624634)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-gool/624634 "2015-05-09T11:15:08Z")
When I was a kid (born in 1960) and played games like tag there was always a safe zone that we called “gool”. I’m guessing this was universal at least in the U.S. as we once went to Arkansas to visit family friends and I… --- ## [Match 3 games: didn't we reach the saturation level 4,817 variations ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-3-games-didnt-we-reach-the-saturation-level-4-817-variations-ago/719187)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-3-games-didnt-we-reach-the-saturation-level-4-817-variations-ago/719187 "2015-05-09T11:11:34Z")
That number is not an exaggeration. A search on my iPhone app store for “match 3” returned 5,045 results…at this point it needs to be its own category of game altogether. I’m particularly amazed because I think the rigi… --- ## [Resonant Rise 3 SDMB Server](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resonant-rise-3-sdmb-server/719601)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resonant-rise-3-sdmb-server/719601 "2015-05-09T03:29:47Z")
Would anyone be interested in joining a Resonant Rise 3 server? If you PM me your Minecraft ID, I’ll send you the URL and share code, and I’ll add you to the whitelist. Please note: We’ve actually got a baby sitter fo… --- ## [Are there any sports or activities women are better at?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-sports-or-activities-women-are-better-at/718535)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-sports-or-activities-women-are-better-at/718535 "2015-05-08T22:18:10Z")
Most sports are, for obvious reasons, gender segregated with men’s bodies being much more suited to play them. Others are played on a more equal footing. Are there any activities or games though, that like for like women… --- ## [Are College and NFL Football Becoming Oversaturated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-college-and-nfl-football-becoming-oversaturated/718750)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-college-and-nfl-football-becoming-oversaturated/718750 "2015-05-08T21:57:05Z")
I get that this week the draft happens, so maybe this isn’t the best time to bring it up, but I, for one, am getting awfully tired of hearing about football all year long. I know that football gets great TV ratings, but… --- ## [Shut up, Tony Dungy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shut-up-tony-dungy/719484)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shut-up-tony-dungy/719484 "2015-05-08T18:57:25Z")
I am so sick of hearing Tony Dungy run his mouth as the ‘moral compass’ of the NFL. This despicable bigot is as morally repugnant as Ray Lewis. Tony, you’re a failure as a father and as s human being. You got damn lucky… --- ## [2015 NFL Draft - On The Clock!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-nfl-draft-on-the-clock/718933)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-nfl-draft-on-the-clock/718933 "2015-05-08T13:53:22Z")
Hi everyone, the day is today! Players are walking the gold carpet a mere mile from my front door. I’m on the outside looking in having failed in my attempts to score a seat in the building to heckle the Packers fans and… --- ## [100th anniversary of Babe Ruth's First Home Run...or maybe not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100th-anniversary-of-babe-ruths-first-home-run-or-maybe-not/719377)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100th-anniversary-of-babe-ruths-first-home-run-or-maybe-not/719377 "2015-05-07T22:53:18Z")
According to my Old Farmer’s Almanac desk calendar, today is the 100th anniversary of George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s first MLB Home Run. Some sites agree: The Baseball Guru - Baseball Flashback: Babe Ruth's First Home Run… --- ## [The role of a closer in baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-a-closer-in-baseball/719198)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-a-closer-in-baseball/719198 "2015-05-07T20:43:22Z")
I am confused. Please correct my train of thought. I’m eager to learn more about baseball, but my logic may be flawed. Tell me where I am going wrong, in the following: The closer, in baseball, is in charge of closing g… --- ## [Worst Military Leader (game thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-military-leader-game-thread/560783)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 512\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-military-leader-game-thread/560783 "2015-05-06T15:43:33Z")
Setup thread here: Worst Military Leader elimination game (setup thread) - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board. The five-word (or longer) descriptions have been edited as necessary for accuracy, clarity and/or co… --- ## [Resident Evil plot question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-evil-plot-question/719363)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-evil-plot-question/719363 "2015-05-06T06:52:24Z")
When Chris kills the first zombie and re-enters the main hall, he finds a gun. Whose is it? He had his when they ran into the house. --- ## [Recommend an RPG to me/my group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-rpg-to-me-my-group/718726)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-rpg-to-me-my-group/718726 "2015-05-05T15:59:02Z")
Background: I played D&D, Gamma World, and Boot Hill a bit back in junior/senior high school 25 years ago. (OMG.) I loved it and bought all of the stuff and played maybe a tenth of it. A couple years ago, I really got i… --- ## [HS kid does Rubik's Cube in 5.25 seconds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-kid-does-rubiks-cube-in-5-25-seconds/718687)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-kid-does-rubiks-cube-in-5-25-seconds/718687 "2015-05-05T02:13:31Z")
I can’t even tie my shoe in five seconds. Some people are just amazing, in a good way. --- ## [A game like SimCity 4 Deluxe with finer control over transportation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-like-simcity-4-deluxe-with-finer-control-over-transportation/719254)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-like-simcity-4-deluxe-with-finer-control-over-transportation/719254 "2015-05-04T20:42:09Z")
I have SimCity 4 Deluxe with the Network Add-on Mod installed. I like the level of creativity it gives you in designing the transportation infrastructure of your city. The NAM gives me the option to design more realist… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=210) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=212)