# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=304 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 305 --- ## [Recommendations for good PC strategy games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-good-pc-strategy-games/630338)
**Author:** [@Rhaegar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhaegar)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-good-pc-strategy-games/630338 "2013-03-12T04:57:35Z")
I will start off by saying that I have played some of the usual suspects - Age of Empires, Civilization, Total War, Risk, Command and Conquer, Company of Heroes, WIC, Stronghold and even those Wego Combat games. Overall… --- ## [Pro golfers and restroom usage.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-golfers-and-restroom-usage/652473)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-golfers-and-restroom-usage/652473 "2013-03-11T23:02:13Z")
Thought of this while laying in bed and wondered what would happen. Let’s say Tiger Woods is strolling down the fairway of the 18th hole at Augusta with a one shot lead. 50,000 or so folks at the course and millions on T… --- ## [Video game question from a total newbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-question-from-a-total-newbie/652036)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-question-from-a-total-newbie/652036 "2013-03-11T21:12:16Z")
So I’m writing about medieval castles. I mentioned in my text that castles are very big in popular culture, which of course they are, and gave some examples from the world of books, which I know a lot about; from the wor… --- ## [Is Floyd Mayweather going to be Undefeated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-floyd-mayweather-going-to-be-undefeated/652214)
**Author:** [@SleuFeets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SleuFeets)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-floyd-mayweather-going-to-be-undefeated/652214 "2013-03-11T14:40:01Z")
I like boxing. I don’t know all the statistics and what not but I enjoy a good fight. I really don’t like Floyd’s antics , but, he is simply the best. The last “countdown” I watched was him and Victor Ortiz. Among the ma… --- ## ["Raging": An MMO Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raging-an-mmo-theory/652468)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raging-an-mmo-theory/652468 "2013-03-11T14:04:42Z")
“Raging” is, simply put, when a player gets so frustrated they lose the ability to play effectively. From personal observation, a mediocre, but motivated teammate is far more effective than a skilled, raging teammate. Pl… --- ## [Bobby Fischer vs. Garry Kasparov](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobby-fischer-vs-garry-kasparov/652254)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobby-fischer-vs-garry-kasparov/652254 "2013-03-11T08:04:04Z")
10 game match… who wins the majority… both in their peaks --- ## [Evil prestige classes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-prestige-classes/652503)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-prestige-classes/652503 "2013-03-10T23:58:51Z")
I’m making a world for a homebrew game, and wanted to get some inspiration for some evil and often-evil-leaning classes (e.g. necromancer, anti-paladin, bounty hunter, assassin…) I have the Book of Vile Darkness, but do… --- ## [SNL non sequitur thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-non-sequitur-thread/631233)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-non-sequitur-thread/631233 "2013-03-10T17:06:35Z")
Mmm, that’s good bass! --- ## [Freecell winning streak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freecell-winning-streak/143449)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freecell-winning-streak/143449 "2013-03-09T23:43:44Z")
Darn it! I’m about to end a 53 game winning streak on Freecell. This isn’t the longest streak I’ve had (72 games) but it’s pretty good. How’s that for mundane and pointless? StG --- ## [NFL asks Prospects "Do you like Girls"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-asks-prospects-do-you-like-girls/651536)
**Author:** [@SleuFeets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SleuFeets)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-asks-prospects-do-you-like-girls/651536 "2013-03-09T19:02:04Z")
Apparently, the NFL has begun asking college recruits/NFL prospect if they “like girls” This brings to mind 2 years(?) ago when Dolphins executive Ireland asked Dez Bryant if his mother was a prostitute. Some believ… --- ## [Steelers release James Harrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-release-james-harrison/652491)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-release-james-harrison/652491 "2013-03-09T17:53:59Z")
I don’t know what to think about this yet but here is the story. --- ## [NASCAR--SDMB Fantasy Racing 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-sdmb-fantasy-racing-2013/649546)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-sdmb-fantasy-racing-2013/649546 "2013-03-09T03:41:22Z")
Group ID# 11009 Group Name SDMB Fantasy Racing 2013 Group Password cecil --- ## [Did the Angels just screw up their future with Mike Trout?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-angels-just-screw-up-their-future-with-mike-trout/651922)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-angels-just-screw-up-their-future-with-mike-trout/651922 "2013-03-09T00:14:21Z")
Seems like the wrong place to trim a few bucks off the payroll. --- ## [Rumor mill: Granderson, Cano, A-Rod and Braun to be suspended for PED use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-mill-granderson-cano-a-rod-and-braun-to-be-suspended-for-ped-use/652085)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-mill-granderson-cano-a-rod-and-braun-to-be-suspended-for-ped-use/652085 "2013-03-08T16:12:03Z")
Swirling the rumor mill this morning: Three Yankees and a Brewer failed a PED test and will be suspended. Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson and Ryan Braun. This is coming from one source, Joe Bisceglie, b… --- ## [Drug Scandal- Australian Sport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-scandal-australian-sport/649578)
**Author:** [@resting](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/resting)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-scandal-australian-sport/649578 "2013-03-08T07:19:59Z")
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/feb/07/australian-doping-sport-drugs This is a shameful day for sport, I hope those that are involved will be caught by the authorities.It also makes me wonder about athletes who wan… --- ## [Atlanta Thrashers move to Winnipeg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-thrashers-move-to-winnipeg/582350)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-thrashers-move-to-winnipeg/582350 "2013-03-08T01:05:39Z")
There are lots of rumors about NHL team franchise moves. Right now, it looks like the Atlanta Thrashers will end up in Winnipeg. If this goes through, then I see the Thrashers moving to the Western Conference. The new Wi… --- ## [Hampton Roads Trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hampton-roads-trivia/652333)
**Author:** [@gus28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gus28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hampton-roads-trivia/652333 "2013-03-07T23:48:47Z")
Is there any pub trivia locations around Hampton Roads? I used to love to play trivia when I traveled for the govt, would really like to get back into it. All I know of is the Public House in Norfolk, but I am usually b… --- ## [Funny interactions of abilities in games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-interactions-of-abilities-in-games/652311)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-interactions-of-abilities-in-games/652311 "2013-03-07T18:51:17Z")
There are funny glitches out there in games, then there are funny interactions. What I define as an ‘interaction’ is abilities that are working as intended, but in a particular combination that makes them behave oddly or… --- ## [Anti-Fun: an MMO theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-fun-an-mmo-theory/651823)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-fun-an-mmo-theory/651823 "2013-03-07T18:38:24Z")
Anti Fun is a concept I heard from Riot, the company that made League of Legends. It involves trying to balance a multiplayer game not just around abilities, but the enjoyment between giving, and receiving damage. A sim… --- ## [RIP Paul Bearer (of WWE fame)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-paul-bearer-of-wwe-fame/652164)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-paul-bearer-of-wwe-fame/652164 "2013-03-07T16:12:52Z")
Dead at 58. Pretty young… --- ## [Will there be a Tales of Monkey Island 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-tales-of-monkey-island-2/546491)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-tales-of-monkey-island-2/546491 "2013-03-06T20:46:21Z")
Otherwise known as Monkey Island 6? I loved Tales of Monkey Island and am curious if there will be a sequel. I know we have at least one developer of the series here on the Dope. So, is another Tales of Monkey Island i… --- ## [Creator of Diplomacy game has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creator-of-diplomacy-game-has-died/651937)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creator-of-diplomacy-game-has-died/651937 "2013-03-06T17:35:25Z")
An interesting story - he was a postal carrier, among many other things! http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-calhamer-obit-20130303,0,2174217.story?page=1 --- ## [The "no charge" circle in basketball.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-no-charge-circle-in-basketball/651196)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-no-charge-circle-in-basketball/651196 "2013-03-06T02:35:31Z")
Why? Why shouldn’t a team be allowed to play defense under the rim? What’s the point of this circle? --- ## [The Iditarod -- anyone else following it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iditarod-anyone-else-following-it/652101)
**Author:** [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iditarod-anyone-else-following-it/652101 "2013-03-05T19:19:22Z")
I followed this dogsled race last year and am doing so again this year. I find it really fascinating for some reason. Is anyone else? --- ## [Addicted to 10000000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addicted-to-10000000/651991)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addicted-to-10000000/651991 "2013-03-05T19:03:48Z")
Is it just me or is this an unputdownable game? For those of you who haven’t heard of this, 10000000 (would it have killed them to put in some commas?) is an iOs game that combines your standard match-three game with an… --- ## [MLS as top 10 world soccer/football league](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-as-top-10-world-soccer-football-league/651748)
**Author:** [@purple\_cow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_cow)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-as-top-10-world-soccer-football-league/651748 "2013-03-05T03:15:12Z")
So Don Garber, commissioner of MLS in the US has said he thinks the league can be a top 10 world league by 2023. I was trying to think of leagues that it would have to surpass to get there and realized I didnt really kn… --- ## [When did home/away hockey uniforms change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-home-away-hockey-uniforms-change/652016)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-home-away-hockey-uniforms-change/652016 "2013-03-05T01:18:41Z")
Back when I was more into hockey (in the early 1990s, I think?), w/ season tickets to a local minor league team, home teams wore a white jersey with colored accents. The away team wore a solid colored jersey, w/ accents… --- ## [How does LeBron James compare to Michael Jordan at the latter's best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-lebron-james-compare-to-michael-jordan-at-the-latters-best/651671)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-lebron-james-compare-to-michael-jordan-at-the-latters-best/651671 "2013-03-04T23:25:09Z")
Except for boxing and MMA, I am not a fan of any sport. But as big money-making team sports go, I find basketball to be the least boring; I’d never pay to go to a game, but it’s not worse than being punched in the schnoz… --- ## [Computer Guys - Help Me Pick a Barebones System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-guys-help-me-pick-a-barebones-system/652023)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-guys-help-me-pick-a-barebones-system/652023 "2013-03-04T23:10:22Z")
Note: I put this in the Game Room because it’s about a gaming machine, but mods should feel free to move it elsewhere if appropriate. Thanks! I need to partially rebuild my gaming computer. I want a new motherboard and … --- ## [Diablo 3: Gripes thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-gripes-thread/622054)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 458\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-gripes-thread/622054 "2013-03-04T22:15:41Z")
I wanted to start a thread for gripes to keep the thread shitting to a minimum in other D3 threads. So with that said here are my early gripes (FWIW I did not play the beta) You can’t actually attack with weapons it … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=303) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=305)