# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=283 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 284 --- ## [Champions League 13/14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-13-14/669094)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-13-14/669094 "2013-09-18T14:55:43Z")
Post your predictions, comments, root for your favorite players & teams. Predict ourcomes & generally make a fool of yourself – as most of us end-up doing. Qualifing groups: A B C D \[url=http://www.uefa.com/uefacha… --- ## [NFC East 2013-2014 Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2013-2014-discussion-thread/668410)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2013-2014-discussion-thread/668410 "2013-09-18T14:19:14Z")
What a dismal, dismal performance by the NY Giants last night. Worst game I’ve ever seen them play. The worst part of it is that now the Cowpokes fans gloat and talk trash like they just won the Super Bowl. Bite me; you… --- ## [Some help with Windows 7 and games please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-with-windows-7-and-games-please/669089)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-help-with-windows-7-and-games-please/669089 "2013-09-18T13:02:19Z")
I just got a new PC. Sweet! I said. I don’t have to be a console player anymore. I can play all kinds of PC games! Except I can’t because they don’t work. Oh, it’s not as bad as Vista, which was the main reason I waited… --- ## [NFL records through Week 2 (math question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-records-through-week-2-math-question/669070)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-records-through-week-2-math-question/669070 "2013-09-18T12:49:01Z")
i noticed that 8 teams are 2-0 and 8 are 0-2, exactly 1/4 of the league. is this a coincidence or just basic math/probability? --- ## [Rugby Question: What's a Seven-tackle Try?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-question-whats-a-seven-tackle-try/669092)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-question-whats-a-seven-tackle-try/669092 "2013-09-18T10:01:16Z")
Apparently there is some fooferaw going on in the Australian Rugby league about the North Queensland Cowboys losing a game thanks to an illegal seven tackle try. So what exactly is going on? http://www.news.com.au/spor… --- ## [What if there's a 3 way tie ? (MLB question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-theres-a-3-way-tie-mlb-question/669071)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-theres-a-3-way-tie-mlb-question/669071 "2013-09-17T18:58:12Z")
The National League Central division has three teams still in the thick of it. The Cardinals, the Pirates, and the Reds. Obviously one of those teams will win the division, but it appears that that division will send… --- ## [Name of old Commodore 64 game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-old-commodore-64-game/669054)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-old-commodore-64-game/669054 "2013-09-17T15:27:59Z")
Back in the 80’s I had a Commodore 64 and a bunch of games for it. One game had the user traveling between different planets and stars, and I can’t remember the name of it. I don’t remember much about it, other than th… --- ## [Bet fake money on AI controlled fighting game matches: Salty Bet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bet-fake-money-on-ai-controlled-fighting-game-matches-salty-bet/669017)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bet-fake-money-on-ai-controlled-fighting-game-matches-salty-bet/669017 "2013-09-17T14:12:04Z")
I recently got slightly into Saltybet.com during downtime. It’s a site that streams the game Mugen 24/7. Which is a fighting game that has a ridiculous amount of custom, fan-made characters for it. Ever want to see Spide… --- ## [Games raffle (prizes: Mark of the Ninja, Eets, Brutal Legend, Trine 2) \[Must have Steam\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-raffle-prizes-mark-of-the-ninja-eets-brutal-legend-trine-2-must-have-steam/668713)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-raffle-prizes-mark-of-the-ninja-eets-brutal-legend-trine-2-must-have-steam/668713 "2013-09-17T05:40:20Z")
So since it was just a dollar, I figured I’d get the most recent Humble Bundle even though I already owned all of the games. Then I’d just give them to fellow dopers on here who wanted them. The games I have are Mark of… --- ## [Saints Row IV graphics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saints-row-iv-graphics/667782)
**Author:** [@TechWiz4Real](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TechWiz4Real)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saints-row-iv-graphics/667782 "2013-09-17T04:22:05Z")
Omg! The beginning cutscene of Saints Row IV had horrible graphics… i mean, horrible. Im not even kidding. But the story was alright. Anyone agree?:slight\_smile: --- ## [Animal Crossing New Leaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-crossing-new-leaf/663941)
**Author:** [@Wolverine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolverine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-crossing-new-leaf/663941 "2013-09-17T00:16:21Z")
There are a few Dopers playing Animal Crossing New Leaf on the 3DS already. They can be found in this thread. However, I thought this game deserved its own thread. Way back in the early 2000s, I held off buying the Nint… --- ## [Steam to allow sharing games across accounts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-to-allow-sharing-games-across-accounts/668677)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-to-allow-sharing-games-across-accounts/668677 "2013-09-16T22:00:42Z")
Next week Steam plans to roll out a beta of Steam Family Sharing, intended to allow family members and close friend access to your Steam game catalog. They would be able to download games from your catalog to their own … --- ## [Wrestling cut from 2020 Olympics!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrestling-cut-from-2020-olympics/650079)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrestling-cut-from-2020-olympics/650079 "2013-09-16T19:37:31Z")
WTF?? This decision makes no sense at all. The Olympic Committee keeps Modern Pentathlon, but axes wrestling? This has got to be some corrupt decision like Qatar getting the World Cup. --- ## [Glees roleplaying game thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-thread/660048)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-thread/660048 "2013-09-16T16:25:22Z")
Please do not post in this thread (unless you are a playing a character in the game.) This is the game thread for a roleplaying campaign requested by enthusiastic newcomers. The companion thread is here: The idea is… --- ## [Guess that actor/actress!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-that-actor-actress/667148)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-that-actor-actress/667148 "2013-09-16T16:20:54Z")
I have an idea for an acting related thread. It’s also a game, so this could be moved, but that’s fine with me. What one does is name several roles a certain actor/actress has played, without giving the name of the cha… --- ## [Closest guess on Geoguessr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closest-guess-on-geoguessr/666279)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closest-guess-on-geoguessr/666279 "2013-09-16T13:50:32Z")
I suppose the game room is the correct choice for this thread. I just discovered Geoguessr and played 4 times. The closest I got was 292 km (Nevada instead of Utah). I got twice the correct country with an absurdly larg… --- ## [NFL Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1/668059)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1/668059 "2013-09-16T03:00:14Z")
Real football is finally here. Thursday BAL @ DEN Sunday early NE @ BUF SEA @ CAR CIN @ CHI MIA @ CLE MIN @ DET OAK @ IND KC @ JAC ATL @ NO TB @ NYJ TEN @ PIT Sunday late GB @ SF ARI @ STL SNF NYG @ DAL … --- ## [NFL - best/worst record against the point spread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-best-worst-record-against-the-point-spread/668944)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-best-worst-record-against-the-point-spread/668944 "2013-09-16T02:12:18Z")
Anyone know how to find the best/worst single season team records, taking the point spread into account? --- ## [Week 3 CFB -- Who stays in the AP Top Ten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-3-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/668354)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-3-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/668354 "2013-09-15T22:13:01Z")
From NCAAF College Football Rankings - Yahoo Sports AP Top 25 1.Alabama 2.Oregon 3.Clemson 4.Ohio St. 5.Stanford 6.Texas A&M 7.Louisville 8.LSU 9.Georgia 10.Florida St. From College Football Schedule - Week 3… --- ## [Will all sports records one day be unbeatable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-all-sports-records-one-day-be-unbeatable/668894)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-all-sports-records-one-day-be-unbeatable/668894 "2013-09-15T20:04:58Z")
It’s hard to tell exactly where it is, but it stands to reason that there is a theoretical upper limit to human physical achievement. At least, without the use of performance-enhancing drugs, or some future-tech like bio… --- ## [Super Bowl trivia thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-trivia-thread/667833)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-trivia-thread/667833 "2013-09-15T16:44:58Z")
Did you know that of the three 80s Super Bowls that were played in the Superdome (XV-Oakland/Philly, XX-Chicago/New England, and XXIV-San Francisco/Denver \[for the 1989 season\]), the winning score went up by 28 points ov… --- ## [Alabama coaches brawl after high school football game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-coaches-brawl-after-high-school-football-game/667860)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-coaches-brawl-after-high-school-football-game/667860 "2013-09-15T15:17:20Z")
Keeping it classy in Alabama. :rolleyes: They couldn’t at least wait and settle it somewhere else? They had to go at it mid field in front of the fans and cops? I wonder if either school’s program will get suspended f… --- ## [NASCAR Rain out question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-rain-out-question/668906)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-rain-out-question/668906 "2013-09-15T13:11:02Z")
I’m here in Chicago with four tickets to today’s race, which looks like it will be rained out. Presumably it will be postponed until tomorrow (Monday). When races are rescheduled for weekdays are start times usually th… --- ## [New trailer Total War: Rome II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-trailer-total-war-rome-ii/651667)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-trailer-total-war-rome-ii/651667 "2013-09-15T07:25:28Z")
The latest trailer for Total War: Rome II shows the Romans getting their asses kicked for a change, with the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. Not sure if this is actual gameplay footage or pre-rendered cinematics. Maybe a m… --- ## [Travel packages for the World Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-packages-for-the-world-cup/668799)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-packages-for-the-world-cup/668799 "2013-09-14T10:08:41Z")
My wife and I are thinking of attending the World Cup in Brazil in person in 2014. I’m guessing that to get hotel rooms and game tickets and so forth, the most practical approach is to get some kind of travel package… bu… --- ## [Arma 3 looks amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arma-3-looks-amazing/653370)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arma-3-looks-amazing/653370 "2013-09-14T01:23:26Z")
The Arma series has been the game version of a universal military simulator that Bohemia has been selling to militaries for training use. It features huge, open world gameplay with a large variety of military units. Ever… --- ## [Why the autosave warning on computer games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-autosave-warning-on-computer-games/668406)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-autosave-warning-on-computer-games/668406 "2013-09-13T20:54:56Z")
“This game has an autosave feature. Whenever you see this symbol the game saves in the autosave slot.” Ok, that’s neat. But what’s so important about the autosave feature that the warning screen has to go into the openi… --- ## [How well would a Greco-Roman wrestler do in a match against a Judo expert using pinning techniques?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-would-a-greco-roman-wrestler-do-in-a-match-against-a-judo-expert-using-pinning-techniques/668759)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-would-a-greco-roman-wrestler-do-in-a-match-against-a-judo-expert-using-pinning-techniques/668759 "2013-09-13T15:13:20Z")
Judo calls mat work Osaekomi-waza (holding or pinning techniques) and Kansetsu-waza (Joint techniques (locks)). Could a judo dude handle a Greco-Roman wrestler using only pinning techniques? What if he could use Joint t… --- ## [AI cheating in Civ 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-cheating-in-civ-4/504085)
**Author:** [@SmashTheState](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmashTheState)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-cheating-in-civ-4/504085 "2013-09-13T13:28:21Z")
Okay, so I’ve been playing Civ 4 for a couple of years now, and it’s still driving me totally insane. Just like every other Civilization game, the AI cheats. The problem is, in previous Civs, the developers admitted th… --- ## [An eccentric billionaire with OCD..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-eccentric-billionaire-with-ocd/667978)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-eccentric-billionaire-with-ocd/667978 "2013-09-13T11:08:08Z")
An eccentric billionaire\* with OCD installs a perfectly unbiased no-zero roulette wheel in his home (the sections of the roulette wheel are 50% red and 50% black. No greens, no zeros, etc). He points a digital video rec… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=282) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=284)