# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=274 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [Who's the best college football QB ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-best-college-football-qb-ever/674450)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-best-college-football-qb-ever/674450 "2013-11-28T00:54:45Z")
On this week’s cover Sports Illustrated magazine wonders if Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron is the best QB ever. Link Personally, I don’t think that McCarron is even the best Alabama QB ever, taking into… --- ## [Steam Spring/Autumn Sale has started!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-spring-autumn-sale-has-started/674957)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-spring-autumn-sale-has-started/674957 "2013-11-28T00:20:13Z")
Depending on which hemisphere you’re in the Steam Spring (or Autumn) Sale is now on. Time for some new games. --- ## [Game: Describe two different works of fiction with the exact same sentence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-describe-two-different-works-of-fiction-with-the-exact-same-sentence/674144)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-describe-two-different-works-of-fiction-with-the-exact-same-sentence/674144 "2013-11-27T16:28:29Z")
This is something I’ve been meaning to propose for awhile now. Basically, the idea is this; take two different works of fiction - books, movies, TV, music, what have you - which are not directly related (i.e., one is not… --- ## [2014 Super Bowl in the cold. Will viewer ratings go down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-in-the-cold-will-viewer-ratings-go-down/674756)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-in-the-cold-will-viewer-ratings-go-down/674756 "2013-11-27T13:51:09Z")
I recall those cold Super Bowl games when I was a kid. Low scoring and boring. Guys freezing their asses off and trying to play with a rock hard frozen ball. Players got frostbite at the infamous Ice bowl in Green Bay. I… --- ## [Assassin's Creed 2: The Game That Would not End](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-2-the-game-that-would-not-end/674313)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-2-the-game-that-would-not-end/674313 "2013-11-27T04:00:12Z")
I know this is an old game and this will sink like a rock but I just beat it so here goes. This game was very good. Good characters and good plot, in the past any way. But the game just would not Fucking end. Even when i… --- ## [NFL Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/674422)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/674422 "2013-11-27T00:47:57Z")
Thursday Saints (10) @ Falcons Sunday Panthers (-5) @ Dolphins Jets (+4) @ Ravens Steelers (+1) @ Browns Buccaneers (+10) @ Lions Vikings (+5) @ Packers Chargers (+5) @ Chiefs Bears (+1) @ Rams Jaguars (+10) @ … --- ## [I've got a PlayStation 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-a-playstation-4/673945)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-a-playstation-4/673945 "2013-11-26T22:46:03Z")
They just delivered all the consumer units to Sony employees. Now our internet is running slow because everyone is connecting at the same time … . --- ## [The 101st Grey Cup Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-101st-grey-cup-thread/657101)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-101st-grey-cup-thread/657101 "2013-11-26T20:32:44Z")
Grey Cup will be on November 24, 2013, at Taylor Field, Regina! It’s never too early to start the CFL season thread, so here we are. And, just to start us off, here’s what Taylor Field looked like on April 1. It will … --- ## [How would BCS championship play out in this admittedly unlikely scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bcs-championship-play-out-in-this-admittedly-unlikely-scenario/674771)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bcs-championship-play-out-in-this-admittedly-unlikely-scenario/674771 "2013-11-26T19:44:12Z")
Clemson beats S. Carolina Auburn beats Alabama A&M beats Missouri Michigan or Michigan State beats Ohio State and… FSU loses the ACC championship --- ## [I'm looking for a military strategy game with really good AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-military-strategy-game-with-really-good-ai/674776)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-military-strategy-game-with-really-good-ai/674776 "2013-11-26T16:14:25Z")
Ideally, I want something realtively simple – something like the Axis & Allies board game or maybe a step up from that, for a PC platform. But what I really want is a really smart AI opponent. The ones I’ve tried have … --- ## [Week 13 CFB -- Which AP Top Ten team(s) will lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-13-cfb-which-ap-top-ten-team-s-will-lose/674124)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-13-cfb-which-ap-top-ten-team-s-will-lose/674124 "2013-11-26T14:04:35Z")
AP Top 25: Week 13 Records through Sat Nov 16, 2013. AP Top 25 Alabama Florida St. Baylor Ohio St. Oregon Auburn (idle) Clemson Missouri Texas A&M Stanford Oklahoma St. South Carolin… --- ## [Is the theoretical top speed of an F1 car known?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-theoretical-top-speed-of-an-f1-car-known/674038)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-theoretical-top-speed-of-an-f1-car-known/674038 "2013-11-26T04:40:48Z")
My son asked me a few minutes ago if an F1 car could outrun a Bugatti Veyron, which has a top speed of 267 or so with its fastest model. I suspect one could, but they aren’t really set up for top speed. If they tuned the… --- ## [My nephew's take on some VALVe games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephews-take-on-some-valve-games/674579)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephews-take-on-some-valve-games/674579 "2013-11-26T03:06:37Z")
My nephew has fallen in love with a few of my VALVe titles, the Portal series and Left 4 Dead on my 360 (he actually MST’s L4D2 while he’s playing it, and comes up with fun single player challenges for himself, like winn… --- ## [(NFL) What's the deal with Matt Flynn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-whats-the-deal-with-matt-flynn/674782)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-whats-the-deal-with-matt-flynn/674782 "2013-11-26T00:04:35Z")
When he plays in the regular season, he’s a decent-to-good NFL QB, it seems to me. But he never caught on at the various non-GB teams he’s tried. Is he a bad practice QB? I went to LSU, so I may be a bit biased… but a… --- ## [Puns on Song Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-on-song-titles/674521)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-on-song-titles/674521 "2013-11-25T15:17:01Z")
You Picked A Fine Time To Leave Me, Loose Wheel Next? --- ## [Would I like Sid Meier's Civilization V?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-like-sid-meiers-civilization-v/674546)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-like-sid-meiers-civilization-v/674546 "2013-11-25T04:07:29Z")
I have played Civ2 and still play Civ: Call to Power off and on. I enjoy Call to power, but I am finding the AI a little lacking. I think I want to start playing a new Civ game. I probably am going to buy Civ V, but s… --- ## [New Gamer in your Forum!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-gamer-in-your-forum/674716)
**Author:** [@Aaravi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aaravi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-gamer-in-your-forum/674716 "2013-11-25T01:21:42Z")
Hello Everyone, I am new here in this forum. I love to play video games on my PC. Hope I can get help from you and you all welcome me. --- ## [NFL Week 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-13/674343)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-13/674343 "2013-11-24T23:27:24Z")
Yes I know this is a little early but I realized something. Assuming that New Orleans, Kansas City and Denver all win this coming week, then the next week we will have the following situations: New Orleans at Seattle -… --- ## [Annoying first person shooter cliches.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-first-person-shooter-cliches/674190)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-first-person-shooter-cliches/674190 "2013-11-24T23:25:37Z")
So after some busy weeks I finally popped open Battlefield 4 and started playing. I like the campaign mode of FPS games and usually enjoy playing through the story line. On my first session BF4 seems pretty glitchy but t… --- ## [Does the UFC stack the card toward Brazilian fighters for events in Brazil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ufc-stack-the-card-toward-brazilian-fighters-for-events-in-brazil/674667)
**Author:** [@Eleusis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleusis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ufc-stack-the-card-toward-brazilian-fighters-for-events-in-brazil/674667 "2013-11-24T17:32:41Z")
Title is the whole question. It just seems like the Brazilians win those fights much more often. Maybe it’s mere home field advantage. --- ## [Week 13 CFB -- Which FBS team(s) will become bowl eligible this week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-13-cfb-which-fbs-team-s-will-become-bowl-eligible-this-week/674212)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-13-cfb-which-fbs-team-s-will-become-bowl-eligible-this-week/674212 "2013-11-24T05:24:59Z")
See 2013 Bowl Eligible Teams for the full story. The week’s picture: Teams that need one more win (10) Colorado State (6-5) Sat 3:30 PM Colorado State at Utah State - Plays 13 games, so needs 7 wins. North … --- ## [What's it like to be a fan of the visiting team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-to-be-a-fan-of-the-visiting-team/674336)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-to-be-a-fan-of-the-visiting-team/674336 "2013-11-23T23:57:51Z")
My mother and I are considering making a trip to Washington or Charlotte to see the NBA’s Wizards or Bobcats take on our Indiana Pacers. (Even though we’ve been living in Virginia since '04, we lived in Indiana for 20 y… --- ## [E-Crostics Fans Notice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-crostics-fans-notice/674527)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-crostics-fans-notice/674527 "2013-11-22T16:24:07Z")
Today’s puzzle at http://ecrostics.com/ is worth your time. --- ## [Obscure football questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-football-questions/674434)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-football-questions/674434 "2013-11-22T15:56:18Z")
Between my brother and my brother-in-law, I’ve been getting a little more into \[American\] football. But there are a few little things that make me curious- -During the kickoff, the ball is kicked from a tee. What exactl… --- ## [Anyone playing State of Decay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-state-of-decay/674045)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-state-of-decay/674045 "2013-11-22T15:41:33Z")
I just noticed this is available on Steam now. Anyone playing? Is it any good? --- ## [League of Legends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/league-of-legends/673001)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/league-of-legends/673001 "2013-11-22T13:10:05Z")
Has anyone seen the HBO Real Sports clip on the League of Legends World Championship finals? I was amazed. I know I am out of the target age group of video games, and I grew up in the age of atari, pac man and asteroid… --- ## [Nfl week 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/674132)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/674132 "2013-11-22T05:00:21Z")
Go. --- ## [XCOM: Enemy unkown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-enemy-unkown/635679)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 350\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-enemy-unkown/635679 "2013-11-22T04:37:30Z")
It’s only two weeks away! AND a demo is out on Steam right now! I’ve been listening to a bunch of podcast appearances by the lead designer and producer of the game, aside form being extremely personable and fun to list… --- ## [Alpha Centauri successor Pandora: First Contact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-successor-pandora-first-contact/674393)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-successor-pandora-first-contact/674393 "2013-11-21T22:44:09Z")
A developer called Proxy Games recently released a spiritual successor to Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri. It doesn’t appear to break any new ground in the 4X genre and has a fairly high price ($34 Australian for the download… --- ## [NHL November 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2013/672937)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2013/672937 "2013-11-21T13:31:51Z")
Here’s a thread to discuss the NHL action for this month. I’m disgusted by the actions of Flyer’s goalie Ray Emery. I know many people like goalie fights, but Capitals goalie Braden Holtby didn’t seem to want any part o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=273) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=275)