# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=268 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 269 --- ## [Anyone playing Champions or DC Universe Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-champions-or-dc-universe-online/677994)
**Author:** [@Licentious\_Ectomorph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Licentious_Ectomorph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-champions-or-dc-universe-online/677994 "2014-01-07T16:53:51Z")
I jumped all over Champions and DCU Online when they first came out, even though I was still devoted to my first love, City of Heroes. After all, the more the merrier when it comes to superhero games, right? Yeah…not s… --- ## [Stupid game question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-game-question/677901)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-game-question/677901 "2014-01-07T08:20:31Z")
I’m not really a gamer beyond card games on the iPad & Zuma & Wordscraper on FB. But eons ago I was addicted to ‘Hover!’ and I’d love to find it again, if that’s possible. Is it available at all? My attempts at search… --- ## [Spec Ops: The Line Menu Bug (Help!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spec-ops-the-line-menu-bug-help/678094)
**Author:** [@Astral\_Rejection](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astral_Rejection)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spec-ops-the-line-menu-bug-help/678094 "2014-01-07T04:41:37Z")
Hey guys! I’ve got a weird bug for Spec Ops: The Line that seriously impairs my ability to play the game. System specs at the end of this post. The bug is: On the main screen, I can use the arrow keys to move up and … --- ## [Metal Gear Solid 4 / Fallout -- Deliberate allusion, or just a coincidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-4-fallout-deliberate-allusion-or-just-a-coincidence/678064)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-4-fallout-deliberate-allusion-or-just-a-coincidence/678064 "2014-01-07T02:53:59Z")
Fallout famously opens with the line, “War never changes.” In Metal Gear Solid 4, the game opens with a soliloquy from Solid Snake that starts with the lines, “War. War has changed.” (Incidentally, that was one bad-as… --- ## [NFL Playoffs Wildcard weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-wildcard-weekend/677910)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-wildcard-weekend/677910 "2014-01-06T20:54:45Z")
Surprised but I didn’t see a thread. KC is delivering a rather severe assbeating on Indy right now. Saturday KC @ IND NO @ PHI Sunday SD @ CIN SF @ GB --- ## [Name that saint!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-saint/677779)
**Author:** [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-saint/677779 "2014-01-06T20:24:32Z")
By request. My proposal: An older boy, not yet a teen, one of those who are bright-blonde as little kids and have light-brown or ash-blonde hair as adults, holding a palm of martyrdom; he may be holding a spear or halb… --- ## [Dallas asks retired quarterback to fill in Sunday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-asks-retired-quarterback-to-fill-in-sunday/677232)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-asks-retired-quarterback-to-fill-in-sunday/677232 "2014-01-06T19:46:11Z")
I love this story. He’s coming back for one game and giving the paycheck to the high school he coaches at. I hope for his sake he stays on the bench as a back up. Taking NFL hits after being out two seasons will hurt. H… --- ## [All-time "career too short" Cooperstown team.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-career-too-short-cooperstown-team/677776)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-career-too-short-cooperstown-team/677776 "2014-01-06T18:38:45Z")
For each position, the best player whose career lasted 9 or fewer seasons. (Negro Leagues count). Mark Mulder’s attempted comeback inspired me to finally post this. Active players excluded, BTW. --- ## [Re: Concussions. Why doesn't the NFL pad the OUTSIDE of helmets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-concussions-why-doesnt-the-nfl-pad-the-outside-of-helmets/677914)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-concussions-why-doesnt-the-nfl-pad-the-outside-of-helmets/677914 "2014-01-06T14:07:37Z")
Watching KC-Indy and several concussions have seemingly occurred. Now I am no materials scientist but I suspect the helmets are a major cause of concussions. Other than losing the nice CRACK of helmet collisions why no… --- ## [Pro Wrestlers who were always either "faces" or "heels".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestlers-who-were-always-either-faces-or-heels/676561)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestlers-who-were-always-either-faces-or-heels/676561 "2014-01-06T12:14:35Z")
Yes, I watch and enjoy pro wrestling. No, I’m not ashamed to admit it. Are the story lines and wins pre-planned? Sure. Would I classify it as “fake”? The story line and angles, yes…the injuries and actual danger the wr… --- ## [NBA question-direction of play (defending which basket)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-question-direction-of-play-defending-which-basket/677958)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-question-direction-of-play-defending-which-basket/677958 "2014-01-05T23:47:11Z")
I have noticed something in NBA games that I cannot find an answer for. In NFL football, the winner of the coin toss gets to decide if they will kick or receive, and the loser gets to pick which end zone they defend. Cl… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2013/642655)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 2159\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2013/642655 "2014-01-05T20:53:33Z")
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!“ Well, here we go for 2013! I’m Baker, your Death Mistress, with the power of life and death over the choices made here. Nothing much has really changed with the rules, but i… --- ## [Tim Tebow ESPN football analyst. Good idea or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-tebow-espn-football-analyst-good-idea-or-not/677859)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-tebow-espn-football-analyst-good-idea-or-not/677859 "2014-01-05T19:26:27Z")
Here is his new job Is this just pimping his popularity with sports loving evangelicals or does he really have the chops to be an analyst at this point? --- ## [Piers Morgan faces an over from Brett Lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piers-morgan-faces-an-over-from-brett-lee/677395)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piers-morgan-faces-an-over-from-brett-lee/677395 "2014-01-05T16:56:19Z")
I have to say, I enjoyed this. Displays actually how fast these guys are. --- ## [Average Game Scores Professional Sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-game-scores-professional-sports/677951)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-game-scores-professional-sports/677951 "2014-01-05T16:50:45Z")
What’s the average final score per team per NFL game for each season since its inception? Also the same question for the MLB, NBA and NHL. --- ## [Let's rewrite Beowulf in Limerick Form](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rewrite-beowulf-in-limerick-form/676871)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rewrite-beowulf-in-limerick-form/676871 "2014-01-05T16:31:06Z")
Inspired by Cal Meachum’s thread. Let’s rewrite Beowulf in Limerick form. All I ask is that we try to stick as close to the plot as possible. Please bold and indent your verse, so time comes to compile all of them, it… --- ## [want a cheap 'gaming' pc, but not cutting edge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-cheap-gaming-pc-but-not-cutting-edge/675091)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-cheap-gaming-pc-but-not-cutting-edge/675091 "2014-01-05T02:44:00Z")
So right now I’m using a laptop that’s a couple of years old. It runs WoW and The Sims and that’s about it. I want to be able to play some other PC games, but I don’t want the bells and whistles new gaming PC. I don’t ne… --- ## [Any eRepublik players out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-erepublik-players-out-there/490545)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 372\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-erepublik-players-out-there/490545 "2014-01-05T01:06:09Z")
First off, if you’re not already a player and want to become one, let me know first so I can get credit for the recuit! OK, now that that’s out of the way, check out http://www.erepublik.com. It’s a massively multiplay… --- ## [Football Fans: "Shovel" or "Shuffle" Pass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-fans-shovel-or-shuffle-pass/559863)
**Author:** [@CJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CJJ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-fans-shovel-or-shuffle-pass/559863 "2014-01-05T00:53:45Z")
You know, when the QB casually flips the ball forward \<5 yds to a running back. I call it a shuffle pass, my wife calls it a shovel pass, but neither of us can come up with a compelling argument one way of the other. W… --- ## [Backstabbers Ahoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backstabbers-ahoy/677907)
**Author:** [@MHaye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MHaye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backstabbers-ahoy/677907 "2014-01-04T22:25:08Z")
… maybe that would have been better as a Diplomacy canvassing thread, but no matter. This is about a Mafia game. Remember those? Pleonast (of Conspiracy fame) is running a repeat of the Game of the End of the World. It … --- ## [Late CFB Bowls -- Which "favored" team(s) will LOSE?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-cfb-bowls-which-favored-team-s-will-lose/677366)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-cfb-bowls-which-favored-team-s-will-lose/677366 "2014-01-04T05:45:05Z")
Please refer to this thread (especially this post and this post) for the reasoning behind this poll. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=16915123&postcount=41 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpo… --- ## [Chance GB vs SF game not sold out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-gb-vs-sf-game-not-sold-out/677696)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-gb-vs-sf-game-not-sold-out/677696 "2014-01-04T02:37:51Z")
As I type this there are still 7,000 seats available at the GB vs SF game this Sunday. Lambeau has a streak of 319 consecutive sell outs (301 regular, 18 play-off) Any chance this will not be sold out? Granted that it … --- ## [Steam Winter Sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-winter-sale/676746)
**Author:** [@PacifistPorcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PacifistPorcupine)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-winter-sale/676746 "2014-01-03T23:16:59Z")
Daily Deals Batman Arkham Origins 50% $24.99 Bioshock Infinite 75% $9.99 Dead Island 75% $4.99 Metal Gear Rising 33% $19.99 Space Hulk 66% $10.19 Monaco 80% $2.99 Dishonored 75% $7.49 … --- ## [One person as youngest and oldest champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-person-as-youngest-and-oldest-champion/677766)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-person-as-youngest-and-oldest-champion/677766 "2014-01-03T23:07:09Z")
Kelly Slater is an 11-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) world champion. He’s the youngest (at age 20) to accomplish this, and also the oldest (at age 39, in 2011). I was wondering about comparable achieve… --- ## [Fm 2013/2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fm-2013-2014/677834)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fm-2013-2014/677834 "2014-01-03T22:52:14Z")
Does 2014 fix guys coming up to you the day before a CL game against Arsenal (as played by Partick Thistle) and complaining you haven’t attained enough stature…even though we won the league twice in a row. Or guys compl… --- ## [You won't have Kluwe to kick around anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wont-have-kluwe-to-kick-around-anymore/677728)
**Author:** [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wont-have-kluwe-to-kick-around-anymore/677728 "2014-01-03T20:15:46Z")
Chris Kluwe has been known to speak his mind from time to time. Now that the Vikings’ season is over, he speaks out once again, in relatively measured terms. I was an NFL player until I was fired by two cowards and a b… --- ## [Reach Advantage in Combat Sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reach-advantage-in-combat-sports/676404)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reach-advantage-in-combat-sports/676404 "2014-01-03T19:24:13Z")
I watch a lot of MMA - a lot of MMA - and I have long had one burning question; how much of a difference in reach constitutes a meaningful advantage? Jon Jones for instance has an 84’ which is usually 4-10 inches longer… --- ## [Who takes The College Football Belt away from Baylor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-takes-the-college-football-belt-away-from-baylor/669641)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-takes-the-college-football-belt-away-from-baylor/669641 "2014-01-03T16:35:46Z")
Just over a year ago we played Who will take the College Football Belt from WVU? and since that time here’s where it’s been: Champion Successful Defenses Date Belt Won Date Belt Lost Baylor 6 … --- ## [Corey Anderson 131\* (World Record Fastest ODI Century)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corey-anderson-131-world-record-fastest-odi-century/677632)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corey-anderson-131-world-record-fastest-odi-century/677632 "2014-01-03T15:45:40Z")
--- ## [Soccer Question: Stoppage Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-question-stoppage-time/677633)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-question-stoppage-time/677633 "2014-01-03T13:08:06Z")
One of the things I don’t like about soccer is the way stoppage time is handled. For example, a player is injured and it takes 47 seconds for the matter to get sorted out and then play resumes. All the while, the clock t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=267) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=269)