# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=306 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 307 --- ## [When Penguins Attack. What else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-penguins-attack-what-else/650632)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-penguins-attack-what-else/650632 "2013-02-25T04:10:49Z")
A couple of years ago I wasted a lot of time playing When Penguins Attack. It’s easy to play on a laptop without a mouse or separate keyboard. Anyone have suggestions for another game I can waste time with? --- ## [Zerg behavior: MMO Gaming theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zerg-behavior-mmo-gaming-theory/650994)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zerg-behavior-mmo-gaming-theory/650994 "2013-02-25T02:36:23Z")
In MMO games, people exhibit some interesting behaviors when you get enough people doing the same general thing as individuals. Contrasted to Clan/Guild/Group gameplay (where a group of players is in close communication … --- ## [2 super goofy questions about baseball rules.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-super-goofy-questions-about-baseball-rules/651151)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-super-goofy-questions-about-baseball-rules/651151 "2013-02-24T21:20:58Z")
Marvel v.s. D.C. baseball game. #1) Superman smacks one so hard it flies out of the park and completely around the world and back into the stadium where Peter Parker catches it in left field. Is it a home-run or is Sup… --- ## [Board game recommendations for two players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-game-recommendations-for-two-players/647796)
**Author:** [@Lazlo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lazlo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-game-recommendations-for-two-players/647796 "2013-02-24T20:19:29Z")
My best friend recently separated from his wife and moved in with me. Instead of browsing the web and watching TV, we thought a board game would be more fun. So, I’m looking for suggestions for a contemporary game that … --- ## [counting cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-cards/650420)
**Author:** [@gscrstch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gscrstch)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counting-cards/650420 "2013-02-23T21:24:34Z")
so, this is my first time here, and I did a search and it was suggested to post here, rather than directly emailing “the master”, so here goes: why is it illegal (or, at least, strongly frowned upon by the casino) to co… --- ## [NHL: February 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2013/649152)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2013/649152 "2013-02-23T18:28:01Z")
Let’s get back to the monthly discussion threads on the NHL. Feel free to discuss anything related to the NHL. My take is that the Coyotes will move to either Seattle or Quebec and the NHL will eventually expand to 4 ei… --- ## [If the KC Chiefs traded down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-kc-chiefs-traded-down/651013)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-kc-chiefs-traded-down/651013 "2013-02-22T23:34:51Z")
Let’s say the Chiefs were willing to trade down in the 1st round, and a team made the following offer: 1)Our #1 2)Our Day 3 picks (5-7 IIRC) 3)Our 3rd string QB (or whatever position the projected pick plays) How far… --- ## [Is Lance Armstrong about to admit he cheated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lance-armstrong-about-to-admit-he-cheated/646159)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lance-armstrong-about-to-admit-he-cheated/646159 "2013-02-22T21:43:44Z")
Armstrong considering admitting he cheated? I wonder why he would bother admitting it now. --- ## [Tough puzzle with no solution.. any insight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-puzzle-with-no-solution-any-insight/650719)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-puzzle-with-no-solution-any-insight/650719 "2013-02-22T19:58:05Z")
Warning: I do not have the answer to this question! Anyone can help me break the code? How do you embed the image?? --- ## [Opposites Attract Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposites-attract-game/650152)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposites-attract-game/650152 "2013-02-22T19:43:20Z")
I’m going to give a clue to two songs, the titles of which are opposites. Answer and then post the next puzzle pair. For example, I might say, “The Beatles troubles seem so far away, but Annie sticks out her chin, and g… --- ## [Battle for Wesnoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-for-wesnoth/491151)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-for-wesnoth/491151 "2013-02-22T15:40:32Z")
Battle for Wesnoth is that rarest of creatures: a free, open-source game that’s totally absorbing. My brother told me about it a couple of weeks ago, and it’s the first game in a long while that’s sucked me in this far… --- ## [How come video games and porn have not been successfully combined?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-video-games-and-porn-have-not-been-successfully-combined/650684)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-video-games-and-porn-have-not-been-successfully-combined/650684 "2013-02-22T13:47:52Z")
You would think that video games and pornography would be peanut butter and chocolate but the few efforts that have been made have been underwhelming. 30 Rock made it a plot point in one of its episodes. Porn and video … --- ## [Zen and the Art of Burning Dogs: BDL Mists of Pandaria Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zen-and-the-art-of-burning-dogs-bdl-mists-of-pandaria-thread/638294)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zen-and-the-art-of-burning-dogs-bdl-mists-of-pandaria-thread/638294 "2013-02-22T05:43:03Z")
I figured our guild was inactive enough that we didn’t need to start a new thread, settling for brief communication in the general MoP thread. We do tend to have around 5-7 on sometimes though, so who knows. I’m mostly m… --- ## [The Most Powerful Person in Sports is...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-powerful-person-in-sports-is/650796)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-powerful-person-in-sports-is/650796 "2013-02-22T04:17:48Z")
It is kind of a downtime in Sports right now, so I thought I would pose this query. Not wishing to start a great debate, but just wondering what Dopers opinion are. Looking to see if that person can be pigeon holed int… --- ## [Private prison company buys naming rights for FAU stadium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/private-prison-company-buys-naming-rights-for-fau-stadium/651045)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/private-prison-company-buys-naming-rights-for-fau-stadium/651045 "2013-02-22T03:52:59Z")
I thought this was an article from The Onion at first. GEO corporation, a company which builds private prisons, is buying the naming rights for the football stadium at Florida Atlantic University. \ **Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-coach-suspended/650919 "2013-02-21T22:43:35Z") North Dakota has suspended men’s basketball play-by-play radio announcer Paul Ralston for two games after he used the phrase “choke job” following an overtime loss to Northern Arizona. I don’t understand the problem. Is… --- ## [Sim City Closed Beta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sim-city-closed-beta/648379)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sim-city-closed-beta/648379 "2013-02-21T22:13:37Z")
Hey guys, Sim City just entered closed beta. I got my beta key and am downloading now. I figured I should open up a thread to discuss our impressions. Anyone else get in? If yes, tell us what you think! --- ## [Beach volleyball scoring system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-volleyball-scoring-system/574639)
**Author:** [@Capi1978](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capi1978)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-volleyball-scoring-system/574639 "2013-02-21T03:51:11Z")
Why is a set in beach volleyball (and also in badminton) won when the first team reaches 21 points and not with a nice and tidy score like 20 or 25? I know that table tennis had a similar system until some years ago, but… --- ## [Track and Field Records: Why are outdoor times/distances always better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-and-field-records-why-are-outdoor-times-distances-always-better/650818)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-and-field-records-why-are-outdoor-times-distances-always-better/650818 "2013-02-20T18:52:23Z")
Here is a list of the current world records for track and filed events: In common events, the outdoor records are always better then indoors. Why? With running races, more curves probably makes a difference. And wi… --- ## [Essential Playstation 3 Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essential-playstation-3-games/649618)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essential-playstation-3-games/649618 "2013-02-20T16:07:57Z")
Despite my last games console being a Sega Megadrive/Genesis I’ve decided to shell out on a Playstation 3 console (the 12GB version) mostly for Gran Turismo 5. Apart from that I know nothing about the state of console g… --- ## [Challenge to match poll percentages Part 3: Blind but can communicate to each other.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-match-poll-percentages-part-3-blind-but-can-communicate-to-each-other/650305)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-match-poll-percentages-part-3-blind-but-can-communicate-to-each-other/650305 "2013-02-20T01:24:42Z")
Rules of the game (and it is just a game, with no enforcement possible, nothing at stake, does not matter, but try to play according to the rules): Vote without looking at the poll results. Read posts for guidance … --- ## [Question for competitive swimmers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-competitive-swimmers/650452)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-competitive-swimmers/650452 "2013-02-19T19:42:30Z")
It strikes me that training for competitive swimming has to be the most boring training ever. Hours spent just going back and forth, staring at the bottom of a pool or up at the ceiling. Is it as mind numbing as it app… --- ## [Puzzle: One Way or the Other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-one-way-or-the-other/648706)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-one-way-or-the-other/648706 "2013-02-18T16:22:58Z")
This puzzle is a collection of movie titles with something in common… in one way or the other. The titles have been broken into “doublets,” and the doublets then alphabetized. Example: ZERO DARK THIRTY ZE RO DA RK TH … --- ## [Anyone play Stronghold Kingdoms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-stronghold-kingdoms/650631)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-stronghold-kingdoms/650631 "2013-02-17T22:18:36Z")
A friend was telling me about Stronghold Kingdoms the MMORTS . . . (umm some other letters) based loosely on the Stronghold games. I like medieval games and empire bulding games, but I’ve found a lot of mixed reviews o… --- ## [Rugby Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-question/649991)
**Author:** [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-question/649991 "2013-02-17T18:20:08Z")
I enjoyed the heck of the Rugby Seven tournament this past weekend. What a fun and fast game. I’ve watched rugby before too, but the speed and the more open field makes Rugby Sevens particularly exciting. (Hope I’m no… --- ## [SDMB Xbox Live Gamertag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-xbox-live-gamertag/452312)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-xbox-live-gamertag/452312 "2013-02-17T15:50:17Z")
Do you have an Xbox 360? Do you want to be able to play with Dopers if need be? Send a friend request to “aaa SDMB”. After that, go to that Gamertag (after you’ve been accepted, which you will) and hit A. Hit right, … --- ## [CBS pre-game show still doing their Liberal whining about not enough minoirty coaches being hired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-pre-game-show-still-doing-their-liberal-whining-about-not-enough-minoirty-coaches-being-hired/647845)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-pre-game-show-still-doing-their-liberal-whining-about-not-enough-minoirty-coaches-being-hired/647845 "2013-02-16T02:52:19Z")
If there were good minority candidates they would be hired having a few token black coaches is a backwards step for race relations --- ## [Challenge to match poll percentages Part 4: Dumb Luck Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-match-poll-percentages-part-4-dumb-luck-edition/650371)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-match-poll-percentages-part-4-dumb-luck-edition/650371 "2013-02-16T02:16:45Z")
Since we can’t get anything else right… --- ## [Help Me with RPG Dice Combinatorics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-rpg-dice-combinatorics/646931)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-rpg-dice-combinatorics/646931 "2013-02-15T22:00:43Z")
My rudimentary understanding of dice analysis consists of the following: \[ul\] \[li\]The average roll for a given die is the top value plus one, divided by two. \[/li\]\[li\]The probability that a combined event will occur is… --- ## [SDMB Chivalry: Medieval Warfare server](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-chivalry-medieval-warfare-server/648564)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-chivalry-medieval-warfare-server/648564 "2013-02-15T21:46:44Z")
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a first person (or third) medieval combat multiplayer game. It’s like Mount and Blade but with more depth to the combat (and no horses, which I think are unbalancing to this sort of game). I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=305) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=307)