# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=284 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 285 --- ## [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… --- ## [Jeter is done for the season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeter-is-done-for-the-season/668613)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeter-is-done-for-the-season/668613 "2013-09-13T04:06:46Z")
Story here. Injured left ankle. The Yankees weren’t playoff contenders anyway, but ddamn they’ve had a crappy year personnel-wise. --- ## [Tennis: Let's hear it for best of 5 in majors for women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-lets-hear-it-for-best-of-5-in-majors-for-women/668481)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-lets-hear-it-for-best-of-5-in-majors-for-women/668481 "2013-09-12T19:49:43Z")
Okay, I didn’t want to hijack the Tennis 2013 thread, but now that the last major of the year is over, can we discuss why women don’t play best of five in the majors? They went all out to get the same money, and they go… --- ## [Significance of Navy Mascot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-navy-mascot/668468)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-navy-mascot/668468 "2013-09-11T21:35:54Z")
Why is the mascot of the US Navy’s sports teams the Goat? Or, ram? --- ## [The Feud: Random Thoughts \[CLOSED\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-thoughts-closed/667796)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-thoughts-closed/667796 "2013-09-11T02:18:28Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Google (etc.) is a… --- ## [Anyone else watch the tv game on mute and listen to the radio play by play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watch-the-tv-game-on-mute-and-listen-to-the-radio-play-by-play/668337)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watch-the-tv-game-on-mute-and-listen-to-the-radio-play-by-play/668337 "2013-09-10T04:02:21Z")
I really like the local Razorback radio play by play. I listen every Saturday during basketball and football season. If it’s televised then I watch, mute the tv, and still listen to the radio. I just love the cadence a… --- ## [Duo-Friendly MMOs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duo-friendly-mmos/655674)
**Author:** [@Nerdessence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nerdessence)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duo-friendly-mmos/655674 "2013-09-09T21:15:11Z")
I am introverted, but I do love playing games with my husband. The trouble is that most MMOs either ignore the duo or they outright discriminate against them. TERA, for example. We had a lot of fun with it until the fir… --- ## [Next Elder Scrolls game is an MMO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-elder-scrolls-game-is-an-mmo/617358)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-elder-scrolls-game-is-an-mmo/617358 "2013-09-09T20:29:48Z")
Announcement here. Disappointing but not unexpected. I am wondering if single player PC games are going extinct. --- ## [Difficulty curves in games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difficulty-curves-in-games/667235)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difficulty-curves-in-games/667235 "2013-09-09T17:56:57Z")
Most video games ideally follow a somewhat linear learning curve. As you progress through the game, it gets progressively more difficult. The “last boss” is ideally the “hardest boss” to make winning the game feel like a… --- ## [Week 2 CFB -- Who stays in the AP Top Ten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-2-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/667909)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-2-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/667909 "2013-09-09T14:12:09Z")
From NCAAF College Football Rankings - Yahoo Sports AP Top 25 Alabama Oregon Ohio St. Clemson Stanford South Carolina Texas A&M Louisville LSU Florida St. From College Football Schedule - 2023 Season - ESPN 20… --- ## [Looking for Forgotten (By Me) Online Fighting Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-forgotten-by-me-online-fighting-game/668389)
**Author:** [@tripthicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tripthicket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-forgotten-by-me-online-fighting-game/668389 "2013-09-09T14:08:57Z")
I tried searching for this game online, but since I can’t remember the name of the game, I’m coming up with zilch. I know you guys will make me smack my forehead, saying “That’s IT!”, in record time. Here’s what I remem… --- ## [MY Softball Team Won the 2013 Championship...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-softball-team-won-the-2013-championship/668368)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-softball-team-won-the-2013-championship/668368 "2013-09-09T04:51:04Z")
… and I’mn just opening this to brag about it. For the first time in the 5 years I’ve been in this league, the team I was on won it all. Hell of a title game, too; after six games of your weekend marathon tournament we… --- ## [College Football 2013 Week 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2013-week-2/668246)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2013-week-2/668246 "2013-09-08T21:17:14Z")
The feature games this week are SCar @ Georgia, and ND-Michigan. I think GA bounces back from the road loss @Clemson to beat Scar, and I’m picking ND over Michigan. --- ## [MLB record for most players on a team in a season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-record-for-most-players-on-a-team-in-a-season/668328)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-record-for-most-players-on-a-team-in-a-season/668328 "2013-09-08T19:24:51Z")
Scott Baker, out nearly two seasons with injury, will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs today. He will become the 55th player to appear in at least one game for the Cubs this season. In addition, the Cubs recently a… --- ## [Football Trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-trivia/668079)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-trivia/668079 "2013-09-08T15:41:55Z")
So I was studying up about football to become a better supporter of the Carolina Panthers and I noticed something. The Carolina Panthers are the only active team in the NFL without back-to-back winning seasons. Source… --- ## [Who are the new Pirates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-new-pirates/668212)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-new-pirates/668212 "2013-09-08T03:58:58Z")
IOW-What team has the current streak of consecutive sub-.500 seasons? --- ## [Mexican soccer team fires coach in the middle of the night.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mexican-soccer-team-fires-coach-in-the-middle-of-the-night/668272)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mexican-soccer-team-fires-coach-in-the-middle-of-the-night/668272 "2013-09-07T22:30:57Z")
I love it! Hasta la vista! Mexico is going to get spanked like an unruly child when they travel to Columbus to play the US National team. I only wish the game was in February:p --- ## [Best looking manager in MLB ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-manager-in-mlb/668230)
**Author:** [@Cold\_Dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cold_Dish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-manager-in-mlb/668230 "2013-09-07T19:35:26Z")
I nominate Mike Matheny for best looking manager in MLB. Go Cards! --- ## [Managing multiple profiles & xbox live on Xbox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-multiple-profiles-xbox-live-on-xbox-360/668073)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-multiple-profiles-xbox-live-on-xbox-360/668073 "2013-09-06T21:07:21Z")
What is the best way for a family to manage their Xbox 360 accounts? I’ve had mine for a couple months and the way I’m doing it just doesn’t seem right. Here are my goals: Everyone has their own profile. Everyone c… --- ## [Pathfinderers: solve this conundrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pathfinderers-solve-this-conundrum/667521)
**Author:** [@hotflungwok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotflungwok)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pathfinderers-solve-this-conundrum/667521 "2013-09-06T18:33:38Z")
You and your party (7-8 level) have just finished clearing out a big dungeon that used to be the domain of a really powerful badass wizard a long time ago. During this dungeon crawl, you come upon several very large doo… --- ## [Let's play the Jeopardy catagory game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-the-jeopardy-catagory-game/661500)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-the-jeopardy-catagory-game/661500 "2013-09-05T20:03:11Z")
Simple rules: Post an answer, and the next player has to give a Jeopardy catagory where the answer might logically be place.d For example, “Julian Lloyd Webber” could be under “Classical cellists” or “Lesser known relati… --- ## [College Football 2013 Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2013-week-1/667581)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2013-week-1/667581 "2013-09-05T19:38:48Z")
The season started last night, and saw an EPIC game played in Nashville. Ole Miss @ Vandy had a little bit of everything. Big hits. Big plays. Tough gritty performances by both teams. Two lead changes in the final t… --- ## [Fantasy football recruitment thread 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-recruitment-thread-2013/665713)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-recruitment-thread-2013/665713 "2013-09-05T00:02:39Z")
I’m going to use this thread to fill empty slots for the various leagues I run. You’re welcome to use it for the same purpose. I’ll overview the various leagues: All-pro Draft: Tuesday Aug 27 at 9pm eastern In its 8t… --- ## [Week 1 CFB -- Who stays in the AP Top Ten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-1-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/667233)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-1-cfb-who-stays-in-the-ap-top-ten/667233 "2013-09-03T16:55:27Z")
From NCAAF College Football Rankings - Yahoo Sports AP Top 25 Alabama Ohio St. Oregon Stanford (idle) Georgia South Carolina Texas A&M Clemson Louisville Florida Scheduled games: Week: 1 Thursday Augu… --- ## [NFL Training Camps & Preseason 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-training-camps-preseason-2013/664392)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-training-camps-preseason-2013/664392 "2013-09-03T12:32:18Z")
After a LOOOONNG and horrible offseason, the worst I can remember not involving a labor dispute, NFL football teams are finally starting training camps this week. It is a time when even the worst franchises share the sa… --- ## [Why can't DirecTV show one team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-directv-show-one-team/667819)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-directv-show-one-team/667819 "2013-09-03T11:29:44Z")
I would buy Extra Innings and Sunday Ticket if it were a reduced fee to watch only my teams (Mariners and Seahawks). Otherwise it is just too expensive to justify. Why doesn’t DTV offer that? I figure it is one of 3 r… --- ## [NASCAR Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-question/667800)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-question/667800 "2013-09-03T04:05:05Z")
Most, if not all, cars appear to have something attached to the lower/right (as you’re facing the car) portion of the grille. Looks like it could be somewhere in the area of 4" x 2", generally a bright orange or green … --- ## [Breakout Fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakout-fans/667830)
**Author:** [@jsutter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsutter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakout-fans/667830 "2013-09-02T21:51:48Z")
I’m not much of a gamer but I do enjoy a good game of Breakout once in while. I recently came across Brixout XP, free download here: "Breakout with killer graphics and sound - a unique breakout play on a classic theme… --- ## [SDMB Multiplayer Civ 5 games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-multiplayer-civ-5-games/662080)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-multiplayer-civ-5-games/662080 "2013-09-02T15:04:20Z")
We did this a while back but there was a long lull in civ 5 interest. Recently we’ve begun to play multiplayer games again. We had a 7 man Pangea game over the last 2 weeks that was among our most interesting ever. So I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=283) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=285)