# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=309 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 310 --- ## [The pinewood derby - have the rules changed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pinewood-derby-have-the-rules-changed/648889)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pinewood-derby-have-the-rules-changed/648889 "2013-01-31T23:35:24Z")
Im not sure where this goes, so mods please move it if you feel it goes somewhere else. I came across some pics of the 50 coolest pine car derby cars of 2012. You can see the most impressiveones here (MHO, of course), … --- ## [Need excuse for disaster: What was the coriolis force on Yankee batters during the 2012 ALCS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-excuse-for-disaster-what-was-the-coriolis-force-on-yankee-batters-during-the-2012-alcs/648689)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-excuse-for-disaster-what-was-the-coriolis-force-on-yankee-batters-during-the-2012-alcs/648689 "2013-01-31T22:10:12Z")
See subject. I tried to drop a hint in a general way in the current Coriolis thread, but got no nibbles, mixed metaphorically speaking. The topic was raised almost simultaneously in the current quantum physics dispute th… --- ## [Are games getting worse, or are we just getting jaded?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-games-getting-worse-or-are-we-just-getting-jaded/549347)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-games-getting-worse-or-are-we-just-getting-jaded/549347 "2013-01-31T20:47:13Z")
I’m prompted by the thread asking PC gamers if they’re losing interest in gaming. A recurring theme was people saying that given the poor quality of a lot of games that come out they’re not willing to invest the time in … --- ## [Three letter words question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-letter-words-question/534075)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-letter-words-question/534075 "2013-01-31T18:21:51Z")
I’ll say right off the bat I don’t have an answer for this. So this is a question not a puzzle. Is there any group of three letters that can be rearranged to spell six different words? --- ## [Your thoughts on Ray Lewis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-ray-lewis/647945)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-ray-lewis/647945 "2013-01-31T17:29:22Z")
I came across this articleabout Ray Lewis’s involvement in the double murder after the 2000 Super Bowl in Atlanta. I didn’t follow that trial very closely when it was going on and the details have remained fuzzy. That … --- ## [New Official Zelda book gives timeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-official-zelda-book-gives-timeline/607527)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-official-zelda-book-gives-timeline/607527 "2013-01-31T15:30:36Z")
Apparently there’s a noodle-nest of freakyness a-goin’-on, for Zelda now has an official timeline. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/114940-Nintendos-New-Zelda-Book-Reveals-Official-Timeline I, for one, think t… --- ## [Racing games: your preferred POV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racing-games-your-preferred-pov/648816)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racing-games-your-preferred-pov/648816 "2013-01-31T15:25:51Z")
When you play a racing game which view do you prefer? The standard views are: 1st person/semi-cockpit - view from the base of the windshield, with or without HUD and/or hood visible. Inside the cockpit - view from the… --- ## [Fire Emblem: Awakening](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-emblem-awakening/647592)
**Author:** [@Wolverine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolverine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-emblem-awakening/647592 "2013-01-31T14:40:12Z")
The new Fire Emblem demo was released today. Fire Emblem is not my favorite series of this genre (I’m looking at you FFT and Tactics Ogre), but at least Nintendo keeps making new ones unlike the scrooges at Square Enix. … --- ## [SDMB diplomacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403 "2013-01-30T21:38:29Z")
Anyone want a game of diplomacy? To make things simple, it could be mostly done on www.webdiplomacy.net. But this thread could be used for, er, public announcmenets, and for anyone who wanted to watch it. Each turn any… --- ## [Need Help For Chinese Role Players With Language Barrier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-for-chinese-role-players-with-language-barrier/648786)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-for-chinese-role-players-with-language-barrier/648786 "2013-01-30T05:44:38Z")
My favorite roleplaying game is Second Life, specifically, Second Life Gor. Yesterday I had a visitor to the sim I roleplay on who wants to roleplay but is having major problems with the language barrier. He is Chinese, … --- ## [Soccer player Eden Hazard kicks at ball boy who is smothering ball - What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-player-eden-hazard-kicks-at-ball-boy-who-is-smothering-ball-what/648158)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-player-eden-hazard-kicks-at-ball-boy-who-is-smothering-ball-what/648158 "2013-01-30T05:08:46Z")
Story and video here. Is soccer a sport where a ball boy can play games about returning the ball? What the hell was this kid doing? --- ## [PEDs and injury](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peds-and-injury/648715)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peds-and-injury/648715 "2013-01-29T20:27:38Z")
In professional sports are there any banned substances that are allowed for therapeutic purposes under a doctors care? If so can it be for short term problems or just long term injuries such as with Peyton Manning last y… --- ## [Why didn't Time Warmer just buy the Dodgers instead of paying 7B to air games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-time-warmer-just-buy-the-dodgers-instead-of-paying-7b-to-air-games/648620)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-time-warmer-just-buy-the-dodgers-instead-of-paying-7b-to-air-games/648620 "2013-01-29T20:21:49Z")
So a short time ago, the Dodgers were sold to an investment group fronted by Magic Johnson for $2.15B. It seems that Time Warner cable just inked a deal to air their games for a rumored $7B-$8B. Why wouldn’t they have … --- ## [Stan Musial, 1920-2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-musial-1920-2013/647766)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-musial-1920-2013/647766 "2013-01-29T19:57:17Z")
Stan the Man is gone. One of the classiest guys in baseball. --- ## [THQ Studios bankruptcy auction results.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thq-studios-bankruptcy-auction-results/648162)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thq-studios-bankruptcy-auction-results/648162 "2013-01-29T15:51:31Z")
THQ Studios, owner of franchises such as Darksiders, Saints Row, Metro, Company of Heroes and more had their IP/Studio auction today. Sega bought Relic (Company of Heroes) UbiSoft bought the South Park game in developm… --- ## [Your vote for worst video game of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-vote-for-worst-video-game-of-all-time/646077)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-vote-for-worst-video-game-of-all-time/646077 "2013-01-28T07:42:58Z")
Feel free to select “other” and submit your own! --- ## [Steelers uniform question (slanted numbers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-uniform-question-slanted-numbers/648380)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-uniform-question-slanted-numbers/648380 "2013-01-28T03:20:53Z")
Ok Steeler fans, let’s see what you know. Ever since I was a little kid, the Steelers had the league standard block type uniform numbers (look at Green Bay’s uniforms now to get an idea of what I’m talking about). If I… --- ## [How do you move potions (Orcs Must Die 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-move-potions-orcs-must-die-2/648513)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-move-potions-orcs-must-die-2/648513 "2013-01-28T01:16:58Z")
Just started playing this game last week (I’ve had it for a while but never fired it up), and was wondering if anyone knows how you move potions. I know you CAN move them, as I was watching a YouTube video where a guy w… --- ## [Anybody know of any online acrostic puzzles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-of-any-online-acrostic-puzzles/341710)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-of-any-online-acrostic-puzzles/341710 "2013-01-27T18:51:44Z")
For quite some time I have been visiting E-crostic Software’s website on a daily basis, spending a fun half-hour or so working the latest puzzle. But here lately the new puzzles aren’t coming out daily. Sometimes weeks g… --- ## [Mafia players: SD Mafia Tools (Chrome extension)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-players-sd-mafia-tools-chrome-extension/605010)
**Author:** [@fubbleskag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fubbleskag)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-players-sd-mafia-tools-chrome-extension/605010 "2013-01-26T21:44:01Z")
During the last few Mafia games I’ve played, I found myself wanting to be able to quickly filter the posts on the current page for various reasons. Today, I decided to package a few of these filters into a Chrome extensi… --- ## [Waah! They canceled my gaming magazine! :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waah-they-canceled-my-gaming-magazine/647568)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waah-they-canceled-my-gaming-magazine/647568 "2013-01-26T11:05:20Z")
This month I received in the mail a copy of PC Gamer and a letter from Playstation: The Official Magazine. PTOM has been canceled and my subscription diverted to PC Gamer who will fill out the rest of my months. I’ve b… --- ## [CornerChaos - Do you know the key to getting past level 18?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornerchaos-do-you-know-the-key-to-getting-past-level-18/648395)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornerchaos-do-you-know-the-key-to-getting-past-level-18/648395 "2013-01-26T02:00:04Z")
I have been playing this game off and on for years, but over the last month or so I have become obsessed with discovering the strategy for getting beyond level 18. There are only 25 levels total in the game, and the top… --- ## [Trivia questions with tricky categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-questions-with-tricky-categories/648245)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-questions-with-tricky-categories/648245 "2013-01-25T23:30:08Z")
Last week, my wife and I ran our annual game-party-and-charity-fundraiser. This year, the final game was a big trivia contest, in which there were bunches of questions in categories, along with the meta question of what … --- ## [Risk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk/647678)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk/647678 "2013-01-25T20:34:44Z")
so you’re playing Risk and it’s manual placements. where do you allocate most of your armies? it’s online so no peeking! --- ## [Safe to ride mountain bike in the snow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-to-ride-mountain-bike-in-the-snow/648221)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safe-to-ride-mountain-bike-in-the-snow/648221 "2013-01-25T14:55:36Z")
It’s in the 20’s, and there’s about an inch to an inch and a half of snow on the ground. Do you think it would be safe for me to go ride my mountain bike on that on a paved trail? I’ve almost never had snow before, so … --- ## [The best quarterback ever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-quarterback-ever/647849)
**Author:** [@WyomingWillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WyomingWillie)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-quarterback-ever/647849 "2013-01-25T13:15:00Z")
I just heard Boomer Esaison claim Tom Brady. I agree, with Joe Montana a close second. --- ## [Should I be concerned there are no reputable reviews for Aliens: Colonial Marines yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-there-are-no-reputable-reviews-for-aliens-colonial-marines-yet/648302)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-there-are-no-reputable-reviews-for-aliens-colonial-marines-yet/648302 "2013-01-25T09:44:02Z")
The game is released in a fortnight and while there’s a bit of preview stuff on the usual places (GameSpot, IGN etc) there’s nothing in the way of reputable reviews that I can find. I’m rather keen on this game (being … --- ## [Did Bill Callahan throw Super Bowl XXXVII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-bill-callahan-throw-super-bowl-xxxvii/648079)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-bill-callahan-throw-super-bowl-xxxvii/648079 "2013-01-25T04:35:27Z")
First heard about this earlier today, with Tim Brown alleging that Callahan changed the offensive game plan two days before the game because he hated the Raiders, and wanted his buddy Gruden to win. Now Jerry Rice is su… --- ## [First-time Console Choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-time-console-choice/648142)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-time-console-choice/648142 "2013-01-25T00:52:56Z")
Just since yesterday, I’ve come across two games that I really would love to play, but they’re both on PS3 (the new Studio Ghibli game Ni No Kuni and Journey). I’ve never really considered getting a console before since … --- ## [Did Greg Merson know when his poker opponents were bluffing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-greg-merson-know-when-his-poker-opponents-were-bluffing/648099)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-greg-merson-know-when-his-poker-opponents-were-bluffing/648099 "2013-01-24T14:42:39Z")
My young son has become a fan of Texas Hold’em, but that’s a game about which I know nothing. We just watched the Final Table of the 2012 WSOP Main Event. We certainly found it exciting, but I was never sure exactly wh… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=308) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=310)