# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=266 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 267 --- ## [Is Bioshock Infinite worth getting if I know the ending?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bioshock-infinite-worth-getting-if-i-know-the-ending/677755)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bioshock-infinite-worth-getting-if-i-know-the-ending/677755 "2014-01-18T19:38:05Z")
I watched a full LP of it a few months back and enjoyed it, but now it’s for sale on Steam for $9.99. Still worth getting? --- ## [math calculation for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? TV Gameshow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-calculation-for-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-tv-gameshow/678943)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-calculation-for-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-tv-gameshow/678943 "2014-01-17T03:15:52Z")
What’s the correct math calculation for deciding whether or not to hazard a guess on the next Millionaire question? The payouts for the initial round are as follows: $25,000, $15,000, $10,000 … The contestant starts be… --- ## [You're losing the game...why the celebratory dance ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-losing-the-game-why-the-celebratory-dance/678053)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-losing-the-game-why-the-celebratory-dance/678053 "2014-01-17T01:59:27Z")
So yesterday watching the Chargers –Bengals game. Late in the 4th period with just a few minutes left. The Chargers are winning by more than 2 scores. Really just waiting for the time to run out. The Chargers run a pl… --- ## [A new erepublik style game up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-erepublik-style-game-up/678556)
**Author:** [@Vaevictis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vaevictis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-erepublik-style-game-up/678556 "2014-01-17T01:27:27Z")
A new game that is basically a clone of an older more complex version of erepublik is up. It is currently on day 2. Any Dopers interested in banding together to dominate a country? If you join via my referrer link and… --- ## [XCOM - What would make the late game better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-what-would-make-the-late-game-better/678917)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-what-would-make-the-late-game-better/678917 "2014-01-17T01:14:13Z")
I’ve been playing impossible ironman off and on. As with the other difficulty levels, it just tends to get boring once you get to the late game. The large UFOs take too long to get through, the council missions are too e… --- ## [More D&D on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527 "2014-01-17T00:22:47Z")
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a successful D&D game running here on the SDMB. I was re-reading the old Middle Earth game with some fondness, so I thought I’d bring it up. Is anyone else interested in playing, eit… --- ## [Introducing SteamOS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-steamos/669530)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-steamos/669530 "2014-01-17T00:20:28Z")
SO Valve is been hyping three upcoming announcements, all to do with making Steam much more “TV room” friendly. Reveal number 1 is SteamOS: It’s linux based. It’s optimized for gaming and media. It’s free. They seem … --- ## [What is your countries "Cops and Robbers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-countries-cops-and-robbers/678983)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-countries-cops-and-robbers/678983 "2014-01-16T21:55:34Z")
Here in the US, an archetypal child’s game is “Cops and Robbers.” I’m not clear how many kids play it anymore in the era of the internet and the 3DS, but it’s a part of our cultural identity–running around with pointed f… --- ## [Detroit Lions fans: It's the end of the line. Pick a new team.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-lions-fans-its-the-end-of-the-line-pick-a-new-team/678898)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-lions-fans-its-the-end-of-the-line-pick-a-new-team/678898 "2014-01-16T20:33:28Z")
I’m finished. I’ve spent the past 24 hours-- holy shit, has it only been 24 hours?-- trying to find a silver lining to the cloud of Jim Caldwell being named the Lions’ new head coach, but I can’t find one. So I’m done, a… --- ## [baseball rules - ever checked for consitency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-ever-checked-for-consitency/495395)
**Author:** [@not\_alice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_alice)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-ever-checked-for-consitency/495395 "2014-01-16T20:24:53Z")
last week we had a discussion about baseball rules, and there was never a firm conclusion. Well, there was, but one guy seems to have some experience in the baseball rules community and didn’t get the weird special case.… --- ## [If teams from different eras or seasons could face off, what would be your ultimate match-up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-teams-from-different-eras-or-seasons-could-face-off-what-would-be-your-ultimate-match-up/678749)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-teams-from-different-eras-or-seasons-could-face-off-what-would-be-your-ultimate-match-up/678749 "2014-01-16T19:44:50Z")
Who would be your dream match-up? Mine would be the 2001 Lakers (Shaq, Kobe) vs. 1987 Lakers (Magic, Kareem, Worthy, B. Scott). I consider these the two best Laker teams of all time (Hon. mention to the 1982 Lakers) but… --- ## [Jay Gruden Replaces Shanahan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-gruden-replaces-shanahan/678357)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-gruden-replaces-shanahan/678357 "2014-01-16T18:06:34Z")
Just announced from Redskins front office – Jay Gruden, Tampa Bay offensive coordinator and brother of ESPN analyst and former Raiders coach Jon Gruden, will lead the Redskins in the 2014 season. --- ## [Command & Conquer Ultimate Edition: How Does It Work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-conquer-ultimate-edition-how-does-it-work/678603)
**Author:** [@ricksummon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricksummon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-conquer-ultimate-edition-how-does-it-work/678603 "2014-01-16T15:49:51Z")
I have a copy of Command & Conquer: The First Decade, which contains all the old Windows 95 C&C games. Those games could be made to run on Windows 7, but only with considerable tweaking and the addition of an old DLL fi… --- ## [Ice Skating Controversy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-skating-controversy/678663)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-skating-controversy/678663 "2014-01-16T02:59:52Z")
It’s been awhile since Tonya and Nancy’s feud. :slight\_smile: Ashley Wagner falls on her ass twice at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston. Gets 4th. They bump the 3rd place winner Mirai Nagasu and put Wagn… --- ## [Gamecube Firmware version??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamecube-firmware-version/552697)
**Author:** [@Thinktank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thinktank)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamecube-firmware-version/552697 "2014-01-16T00:57:10Z")
Hi, apparently my sister-in-law won a nintendo gamecube and I’ve reached a situation where I’m in need of discovering the firmware version of this system, I’ve been through the forums, I’ve got a headache I’ve done so mu… --- ## [If you could Kobayashi Maru the ending to Mass Effect 3...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-kobayashi-maru-the-ending-to-mass-effect-3/678909)
**Author:** [@Orr\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orr_G)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-kobayashi-maru-the-ending-to-mass-effect-3/678909 "2014-01-15T21:17:40Z")
A little late to the party, but I just played the game with the MEHEM, aka the Mass Effect Happy Ending Mod. It was very satisfying. The Mass Effect series is by far the most profound and engaging experience I have eve… --- ## [SDMB Steam user community](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-steam-user-community/560951)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-steam-user-community/560951 "2014-01-15T19:45:35Z")
We had a thread for this but it’s two years old. With the upcoming black friday and Christmas sales, I figured it’d be a good time to familiarize new people with our steam community. We have an SDMB Steam Community open… --- ## [Weird Video Game Questions You Have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-video-game-questions-you-have/677072)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-video-game-questions-you-have/677072 "2014-01-15T18:34:13Z")
In F.E.A.R. if you jump off a tall building the game cuts out before you hit the ground and simply tells you you’re dead. Are there any games that let you take a deadly fall and hit the ground with a nice splat? In Skyr… --- ## [We Have An Opening In the SDMB Out Of The Park Baseball League. Want to Join?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-an-opening-in-the-sdmb-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/678307)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-an-opening-in-the-sdmb-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/678307 "2014-01-15T09:37:16Z")
The Unofficial SDMB Out Of The Park Baseball League is starting it’s 23rd season and has an opening. Out of the Park baseball is a baseball simulation game where you take on the role of GM. You draft, trade and release… --- ## [Boxing decision question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-decision-question/678802)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-decision-question/678802 "2014-01-15T03:53:34Z")
John Deau and Dick N. Jayne are fighting for the chumpionship of the whirled. A 12 round bout. 3 knock down rule, no saving by the bell except in the last round. For 11 rounds Deau dominates Jayne, winning every round a… --- ## [XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the iPad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-enemy-unknown-on-the-ipad/678618)
**Author:** [@hiebram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hiebram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-enemy-unknown-on-the-ipad/678618 "2014-01-14T21:12:25Z")
I’ve never played the original XCOM, so I can’t compare the gameplay in that way. I’d be interested to hear if someone else can do that. I also haven’t played EU on the PC, so I can’t speak to that. But as my first XC… --- ## [is there a name to (or origin of) this "song" that's incessantly chanted at college fb/bkb games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-to-or-origin-of-this-song-thats-incessantly-chanted-at-college-fb-bkb-games/678343)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-to-or-origin-of-this-song-thats-incessantly-chanted-at-college-fb-bkb-games/678343 "2014-01-14T19:48:30Z")
it’s hard to “write out”, but if you’ve watched any college football or basketball games in the last (year? two years?) then you’ve certainly heard it… “whoaaaa… ho ho ho ho ho hohhh… whoaaaa… ho ho ho ho ho hohhh…” fo… --- ## [Not a fan, but curious about the Rose Bowl game (and parade).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-fan-but-curious-about-the-rose-bowl-game-and-parade/678217)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-fan-but-curious-about-the-rose-bowl-game-and-parade/678217 "2014-01-14T08:44:00Z")
So, I understand, from listening to traffic reports on the radio yesterday that the Rose Bowl game was played last night. It has always been my understanding in the past, that the entire purpose for having the Rose Bowl… --- ## [Tell the story of the single greatest sporting event you've ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-the-story-of-the-single-greatest-sporting-event-youve-ever-seen/678703)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-the-story-of-the-single-greatest-sporting-event-youve-ever-seen/678703 "2014-01-14T05:13:31Z")
Thread rules: (1) You may only mention ONE sporting event. You have to pick the absolutely greatest one you ever saw (2) You must TELL A STORY. Don’t just say “the 1996 Stanley cup game 4” and assume we will know what … --- ## [NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round/678267)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round/678267 "2014-01-14T04:59:35Z")
\*\*\*New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks -8 Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots -7.5 San Francisco 49ers -1 @ Carolina Panther San Diego Chargers @ Denver Broncos -10\*\*\* The Seahawks, Patriots, and Broncos… --- ## [Give me your favorite crazy video game theories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-favorite-crazy-video-game-theories/678657)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-favorite-crazy-video-game-theories/678657 "2014-01-14T03:20:57Z")
Based on the movie thread. Playing Knights of the Old Republic II and then Fable back to back one month made me think of this one. Kreia from KOTOR II is the same person as Theresa in the Fable series. Not just the same… --- ## [Place Kicking Shoes Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-kicking-shoes-question/678624)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-kicking-shoes-question/678624 "2014-01-14T03:14:09Z")
This is a sports related question, so I assume it goes here… I just noticed that the San Diego Chargers kicker is wearing two different colored football shoes. A black football shoe on his right (kicking) foot, and a … --- ## [Seattle gives finger to 49'ers fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-gives-finger-to-49ers-fans/678679)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-gives-finger-to-49ers-fans/678679 "2014-01-13T22:57:23Z")
They are refusing to sell tickets to the Seahawks/49’ers championship game to anyone with a California billing address. Has a stunt like this ever been pulled before? --- ## [Dealing with battle.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-battle-net/678650)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-battle-net/678650 "2014-01-13T21:53:08Z")
This was going to be in the pitt but I can’t be bothered. I had a World of Warcraft account several years ago but never really got into it and let the whole thing lapse. About a week ago I got an email saying someone el… --- ## [Do You Think Suspected (or Proven) PED Users Should Be Shut Out of the MLB HOF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-suspected-or-proven-ped-users-should-be-shut-out-of-the-mlb-hof/678399)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-suspected-or-proven-ped-users-should-be-shut-out-of-the-mlb-hof/678399 "2014-01-13T19:11:46Z")
This has been discussed a ton, but I’m curious as to people’s current view. I’m looking for a simple Yes or No answer. Do you, personally, want to keep the PED ERA out of the HOF? If you want to explain your response, pl… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=265) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=267)