# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=271 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 272 --- ## [Ticket To Ride (computer game) strategy -- help me defeat humans!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticket-to-ride-computer-game-strategy-help-me-defeat-humans/675607)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticket-to-ride-computer-game-strategy-help-me-defeat-humans/675607 "2013-12-20T01:26:05Z")
I’ve recently become addicted to this wonderful railroad-building computer game, which I surmise is based on a popular board game that I’ve never heard of before. I’ve seen this game discussed here on the SDMB a few tim… --- ## [The ACROname game \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-acroname-game-edited-title/676689)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-acroname-game-edited-title/676689 "2013-12-19T21:57:24Z")
CECIL topic: food think of an acronym related to the topic (or not) quote other dopers’ submissions if you think they are good i might post a poll of submissions if the dot matrix printer doesn’t run off with the phot… --- ## [Games similar to Syberia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-similar-to-syberia/348381)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-similar-to-syberia/348381 "2013-12-19T18:22:41Z")
I’ve just finished playing Syberia, and I just loved it. I got so wrapped up in the storyline, and gaped at the amazingly beautiful art. Now I want more - of course I’ll get Syberia 2 as soon as I get a chance. Did an… --- ## [Does this look like a good entry level gaming rig for $730?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-look-like-a-good-entry-level-gaming-rig-for-730/676273)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-look-like-a-good-entry-level-gaming-rig-for-730/676273 "2013-12-19T10:33:37Z")
From here. Specs: I’m a little concerned about the video card. This seems to indicate it’s not very good. --- ## [Fallout 4 details](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-4-details/676193)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-4-details/676193 "2013-12-19T05:50:24Z")
War…war never changes. Even when it’s apparently set in New England. According to casting documents obtained by Kotaku the next Fallout is going to be set in Boston. Those who played through that Rivet City quest in Fal… --- ## [Any Fallen London players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fallen-london-players/655017)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fallen-london-players/655017 "2013-12-18T23:41:08Z")
I searched the Game Room archives, and couldn’t find any mention of it. If I missed something, please forgive me. I’ve been playing the browser game ‘Fallen London’ for a little over a year now, and I really love it. I … --- ## [2013 Heisman Trophy Winner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-heisman-trophy-winner/676365)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-heisman-trophy-winner/676365 "2013-12-18T04:41:39Z")
Jameis Winston won by a landslide. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins again in the next year or two. Matching Archie Griffin’s two Heismans in 74 and 75. I think Jameis is that good. He’s just a Freshman. Just imagine ho… --- ## [End of November/Black Friday digital distribution deals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-november-black-friday-digital-distribution-deals/674576)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-november-black-friday-digital-distribution-deals/674576 "2013-12-18T04:18:29Z")
Most or all of the gaming sites usually have a black Friday game sale. It isn’t as big as the Christmas sale, but it’s big enough that it usually warrants its own thread rather than just using the digital deals thread. A… --- ## [Front Office Football 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/front-office-football-7/676367)
**Author:** [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/front-office-football-7/676367 "2013-12-17T22:30:13Z")
I didn’t see a thread about this game being released so I thought I’d start one. I recall some of you playing FOF2k7 and it has been 6 years since the last release so this might have slipped off your radar. There have b… --- ## [I am still loving me some TF2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-still-loving-me-some-tf2/676027)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-still-loving-me-some-tf2/676027 "2013-12-17T20:46:07Z")
My girlfriend turned me on to Team Fortress 2 maybe two years ago. My computers are all crap and can’t handle new games, and I don’t play much of anything anyway. I think it’s hilarious that I have so much fun with a 6-… --- ## [SI Sportsman of the Year 2013 - discuss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsman-of-the-year-2013-discuss/672788)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsman-of-the-year-2013-discuss/672788 "2013-12-17T16:38:30Z")
Now that the last of the four major sports (well, five, if you include golf) has finished for the year, it’s that time of year again - who’s going to get Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year? This year is a littl… --- ## [Recommend a kid's chess book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-kids-chess-book/676440)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-kids-chess-book/676440 "2013-12-17T12:11:59Z")
My nephew is gaining an interest in chess, and he’s actually… Well, OK, I beat him easily even being way out of practice, but it looks like he’s got some potential, at least. And look, it’s that time of year! I’ve bee… --- ## [Anyone Wasteland 2 (early access)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-wasteland-2-early-access/676490)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-wasteland-2-early-access/676490 "2013-12-17T06:09:31Z")
I bought it over the weekend when it came on sale on Steam. Not sure if I like it or not though. The graphics are a little off, and the tactical game play just seems…un-imersive I guess. Might be jaded from playing XC… --- ## [BioShock Infinite - PC or Xbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-infinite-pc-or-xbox/676073)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-infinite-pc-or-xbox/676073 "2013-12-17T03:27:30Z")
The semester is ending and as a reward for my hard work I want to buy this game. For the first time in a long time i have an option to buy it for either platform. I have a brand new shiny windows 7 PC I can run it on. P… --- ## [Fallout 1, 2 & Tactics FREE for the next 45 hours at GOG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-1-2-tactics-free-for-the-next-45-hours-at-gog/676157)
**Author:** [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-1-2-tactics-free-for-the-next-45-hours-at-gog/676157 "2013-12-17T02:52:35Z")
http://www.gog.com/promo/fallout\_series\_giveaway\_winter\_promo\_2013 These games are worth owning, and with the new ownership coming into effect at the end of the year, there’s uncertainty when they will be back up for sa… --- ## [Ironman/impossible (xcom, enemy within)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ironman-impossible-xcom-enemy-within/676228)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ironman-impossible-xcom-enemy-within/676228 "2013-12-17T01:57:42Z")
It was exhausting. It took 21 restarts, and more than 100 total hours of play. But, I finally did it, and got to rub it in my stupid best friend’s face, who thought he was better than me because he beat classic ironman b… --- ## [Just Cause 2 Multiplayer News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-cause-2-multiplayer-news/675406)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-cause-2-multiplayer-news/675406 "2013-12-17T01:07:24Z")
We had a thread about JC2 Multiplayer once upon a time but the search function rejects both Just and Cause as too short/common. --- ## [Who will win the 2014 World Cup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-win-the-2014-world-cup/676491)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-win-the-2014-world-cup/676491 "2013-12-16T22:31:01Z")
The first game is just about 6 months away. I know that rosters aren’t final yet that injuries can still become a big factor, but I think it’s about time for a poll. If you have a good reason for your selection, please… --- ## [Chicago Bears fans (or anyone else) why so long to retire Ditka's number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-fans-or-anyone-else-why-so-long-to-retire-ditkas-number/676328)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-fans-or-anyone-else-why-so-long-to-retire-ditkas-number/676328 "2013-12-16T21:55:10Z")
Just wondering… Mike Ditka was a Hall of Fame player and he took the Bears to a Super Bowl as coach. But that was in 1985. So, it takes the Bears organization almost 30 years to decide to pull the trigger and retire t… --- ## [UKs Sports Personality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uks-sports-personality/676469)
**Author:** [@trooper1943](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trooper1943)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uks-sports-personality/676469 "2013-12-16T20:17:49Z")
Hi all, Can anyone explain to a simple soul as I, how the powers that be at the good ol’ BBC knew to have the award ready to present to Andy Murray who was in Miami? whilst everyone else was in Leeds. Okay, he might ha… --- ## [Archive.org lets you play old video games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archive-org-lets-you-play-old-video-games/676125)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archive-org-lets-you-play-old-video-games/676125 "2013-12-16T18:56:02Z")
Link is here. Atari 2600 games. Castle Wolfenstein. A bunch. I had the joy of playing Atari’s E.T. and giving up because I couldn’t get out of the first hole. Just like when I was a kid! Link above is the site. This l… --- ## [NFL Tie Breaking help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tie-breaking-help/676461)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tie-breaking-help/676461 "2013-12-16T18:01:00Z")
If the Panther’s drop their home game against New Orleans but finish with a win over Atlanta, they will have an 11-5 record. If the Arizona Cardinals win out, they will have an 11-5 record. If the only loss left to the… --- ## [Crosswords Fans: 100 Years Ago--the First Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crosswords-fans-100-years-ago-the-first-puzzle/676045)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crosswords-fans-100-years-ago-the-first-puzzle/676045 "2013-12-16T16:21:34Z")
“On December 21, 1913, Arthur Wynne, a journalist from Liverpool, England, published a “word-cross” puzzle in the New York World that embodied most of the features of the genre as we know it. This puzzle is frequently ci… --- ## [Joe NBA Player scores a basket for the wrong team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-nba-player-scores-a-basket-for-the-wrong-team/676434)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-nba-player-scores-a-basket-for-the-wrong-team/676434 "2013-12-16T06:58:59Z")
How is it credited in the box score? --- ## [The Boxing Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boxing-thread/673281)
**Author:** [@Grey\_area](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey_area)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boxing-thread/673281 "2013-12-15T21:56:30Z")
Though some claim that boxing is dead or dying, Mayweather-Alvarez made millions, and I don’t think I should have to convince anyone that’s willing to participate in this thread. To start off the discussion, I’ll just b… --- ## [NFL Access Replay is pretty cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-access-replay-is-pretty-cool/676355)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-access-replay-is-pretty-cool/676355 "2013-12-15T19:18:38Z")
The NFL network is re-playing the Broncos-Cowboys game from week 5. That was a great shootout. The replay program cuts out a lot of the delays. Knowing how things turn out, one can observe the subtle biases of the comm… --- ## [Online Cricket Score-CARDS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-cricket-score-cards/675543)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-cricket-score-cards/675543 "2013-12-14T22:33:20Z")
Yes, I know there are beau coup sites showing live scoreboards for cricket matches of all levels, from local club all the way up to Tests. And those even have something they call “full scorecard”. But what I’m looking fo… --- ## [Firefly On-Line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefly-on-line/676302)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefly-on-line/676302 "2013-12-14T18:31:16Z")
Firefly is being turned into a mighty morphin’ online role playing game. Given all the love for Firefly on the Dope, I figured that many would be interested in this news. It is supposed to come out in the summer of 2014. … --- ## [Thomas Was Alone...total genius! Best game I've played for a long time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thomas-was-alone-total-genius-best-game-ive-played-for-a-long-time/645004)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thomas-was-alone-total-genius-best-game-ive-played-for-a-long-time/645004 "2013-12-14T10:33:24Z")
As soon as this game came out about 2-3 weeks ago, I’ve been wanting to pick it up and try it. It looked interesting. Looked like something I’d really enjoy. Maybe a good 15 minute time-waster/filler, I figured. So I bo… --- ## [What's up with LOTRO and SWTOR these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-lotro-and-swtor-these-days/676246)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-lotro-and-swtor-these-days/676246 "2013-12-14T06:38:06Z")
I played LOTRO from beta through Lothlorien. Then I tired a bit and played SWTOR start until about a year ago or so. When I got generally tired of MMORPGs (Hell I had been playing one or another constantly since EQ beta)… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=270) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=272)