# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=311 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 312 --- ## [Why were coin operated arcade games so good so early?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-coin-operated-arcade-games-so-good-so-early/646491)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-coin-operated-arcade-games-so-good-so-early/646491 "2013-01-20T14:25:20Z")
Stand-up (coin operated) video arcade games looked, played and sounded great since the early 80s. At-home games couldn’t achieve that quality for a good 20 years. Why was the quality of coin-operated games so difficult… --- ## [Bike racing....how is it legal to take a shortcut off the road?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bike-racing-how-is-it-legal-to-take-a-shortcut-off-the-road/647711)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bike-racing-how-is-it-legal-to-take-a-shortcut-off-the-road/647711 "2013-01-20T03:19:18Z")
In the first 30 seconds of this clip we see a major bike race, as the riders race along a hairpin , S-shaped bend in the road. Just before entering bend, one rider crashes, and the rider directly behind him is forced … --- ## [King of the Nerds (TBS) chess match?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-nerds-tbs-chess-match/647666)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-nerds-tbs-chess-match/647666 "2013-01-19T23:42:49Z")
I caught just the tail end of this but it didn’t look like very impressive chess. Are the moves recorded online anywhere? --- ## [Basketball question: Double delay of game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-question-double-delay-of-game/647743)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-question-double-delay-of-game/647743 "2013-01-19T23:41:08Z")
I was watching the end of the Kansas-Texas basketball game on TV. With about a minute and a half left, Kansas drew a charge under the Texas basket. Kansas was in the bonus but did not shoot free throws, they inbounded th… --- ## [Actual revenue per sold copy (PC indie games)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-revenue-per-sold-copy-pc-indie-games/647552)
**Author:** [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrogance_Ex_Machina)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-revenue-per-sold-copy-pc-indie-games/647552 "2013-01-19T17:43:20Z")
Was just reading Almost Human’s blog about their only game so far, Legend of Grimrock, and they mentioned that it sold 600k copies, ten times what they needed for it to be profitable. Now I loved the game and think they … --- ## [Anno 2070 - Good or Awful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-2070-good-or-awful/647685)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-2070-good-or-awful/647685 "2013-01-19T17:32:48Z")
Steam has been running a sale on Anno 2070. I’ve honestly been unsure of whether or not it’s actually good; I read some really, really variable reviews of it. The fact that the publisher is remarkably cagey about its con… --- ## [\[So Funny\] The NFL: A Bad Lip-Reading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-funny-the-nfl-a-bad-lip-reading/647432)
**Author:** [@Troppus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troppus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-funny-the-nfl-a-bad-lip-reading/647432 "2013-01-19T14:51:38Z")
You don’t have to watch football to find this amusing, but it sure helps. On YouTube --- ## [Does the IOC actually get the medals back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ioc-actually-get-the-medals-back/647534)
**Author:** [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-ioc-actually-get-the-medals-back/647534 "2013-01-19T13:45:05Z")
Lance Armstrong Stripped Of Olympic Medal By IOC In the article it says, When Olympic medalists are asked to return their medal, do they actually return it? How much effort does the Committee take to get it back? A… --- ## [Any craps players here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-craps-players-here/567576)
**Author:** [@El\_Presidente](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Presidente)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-craps-players-here/567576 "2013-01-19T01:51:23Z")
I just started getting into craps, and had a few questions for any dice players that might be here. Can you reccomend a good book on the game? I am going into this knowing the house has the advantage, and the notion I … --- ## [White House Petition: A Medal of Freedom for Coach Dean Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-petition-a-medal-of-freedom-for-coach-dean-smith/647585)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-petition-a-medal-of-freedom-for-coach-dean-smith/647585 "2013-01-18T13:44:16Z")
Most White House on-line petitions are either jokes or the work of cranks. So, I thought I’d start one that actually makes sense! One that most sports fans outside of Duke University can get behind. If any sports figur… --- ## [A Madden Football question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-madden-football-question/647133)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-madden-football-question/647133 "2013-01-18T10:54:28Z")
A question that occurred to me for some reason while watching the playoffs today. I don’t play video games but my understanding is that Madden Football is a pretty accurate simulation of NFL football where you play the … --- ## [Skyrim mods for first runthrough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-for-first-runthrough/645153)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-for-first-runthrough/645153 "2013-01-18T06:17:59Z")
Finally getting around to Skyrim (actually, I planned to wait till it was $10, but someone got it for me), so I’d like to get an idea of the best mods. Now, on my first run through, I don’t like to make drastic alterati… --- ## [New Orleans Saints Bounty Scandal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-saints-bounty-scandal/614642)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-saints-bounty-scandal/614642 "2013-01-18T03:43:56Z")
It appears my beloved New Orleans Saints had a bounty system in place to reward players for knocking opponents out of the game. Former DC Greg Williams ran the program, Head Coach Sean Payton and GM Mickey Loomis knew a… --- ## [2013 NFL Draft Order](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-draft-order/645933)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-draft-order/645933 "2013-01-17T23:05:26Z")
We know what most of the draft order for this coming NFL postseason looks like. Here it is. 20 teams and 20 fan bases can start scanning pre-draft scouting reports and Kiper can dust off his hair gel. Of course a dozen o… --- ## [Which U.S. State do You Associate With The Game Euchre?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-state-do-you-associate-with-the-game-euchre/645236)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-state-do-you-associate-with-the-game-euchre/645236 "2013-01-17T08:35:22Z")
While playing Euchre with my family today we had a debate over which state most people associate with the game. I won’t say which states we were saying because I think that would ruin a bit of it. --- ## [Chip Kelly to Philadelphia Eagles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-kelly-to-philadelphia-eagles/647477)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-kelly-to-philadelphia-eagles/647477 "2013-01-17T06:06:29Z")
I thought Ron Jaworski didn’t like liars. Eat a bag of dicks, Ron. --- ## [Basketball Last Shot Choice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-last-shot-choice/647103)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-last-shot-choice/647103 "2013-01-17T05:56:42Z")
A basketball game is almost over and there is time for only one shot. The team with the ball is behind by two points. Its best 3-point shooter averages 30%, while its best 2-point shooter averages 50%. Who do you have ta… --- ## [rubber bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubber-bridge/647472)
**Author:** [@denquixote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/denquixote)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubber-bridge/647472 "2013-01-17T05:32:06Z")
Are there any rubber bridge clubs left in the U.S.? Particularly where one might play as a guest for short periods? --- ## [Coffee Table Pong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-table-pong/647312)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-table-pong/647312 "2013-01-17T00:51:26Z")
Anyone remember these? The TV screen was built into it. All it played was Pong. Looked a little like this new version. A friend of mine had one in the 70s. We wasted a lot of time on it. I wonder if any original units … --- ## [Propose rule changes for Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propose-rule-changes-for-mafia/646031)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propose-rule-changes-for-mafia/646031 "2013-01-17T00:12:35Z")
While no game is in progress, it may be good to discuss possible rule changes. I’ll propose something to address problems I see with early and late voting. (Early voting is almost useless: some players don’t vote at al… --- ## [Final Fantasy XIII-2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-xiii-2/612331)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-xiii-2/612331 "2013-01-16T22:49:39Z")
I am a big FF fangirl–I’ve played all of them save XI, but I’ll admit being a bit wary of this one, because of how much XIII sucked absolute rocks. I’m only about an hour and a half into it now, but I think this one has… --- ## [Guy's half-court shot lands on rim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-half-court-shot-lands-on-rim/647333)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-half-court-shot-lands-on-rim/647333 "2013-01-16T22:06:49Z")
http://www.stuffwecomeupwit.com/incredible-half-court-shot-gets-stuck-on-the-rim/ Even though the shot didn’t go in, they gave him the money. :slight\_smile: If they hadn’t, they would’ve lost more than $1,000 (the pri… --- ## [What is the fighting and combat like in Dragon age vs Skyrim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-fighting-and-combat-like-in-dragon-age-vs-skyrim/646918)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-fighting-and-combat-like-in-dragon-age-vs-skyrim/646918 "2013-01-16T19:36:36Z")
I would like to compare the fighting and combat in Dragon age vs Skyrim .I here there is more fighting and combat in Dragon age. I had other thread on Skyrim but it gone way off topic so I left that thread and it was n… --- ## [Lance Armstrong giving up the fight vs. USADA, may be stripped of his titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lance-armstrong-giving-up-the-fight-vs-usada-may-be-stripped-of-his-titles/632447)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lance-armstrong-giving-up-the-fight-vs-usada-may-be-stripped-of-his-titles/632447 "2013-01-15T23:36:31Z")
Story here. I’m a Lance fan from way back, but I admit his image has been tarnished since he stopped riding (claims of douchey-ness from folks who know him here in Austin, cavorting with Olsen twins, etc.). And it does … --- ## [Former City of Heroes players - fan-made app to access the character creator!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-city-of-heroes-players-fan-made-app-to-access-the-character-creator/646997)
**Author:** [@H3Knuckles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H3Knuckles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-city-of-heroes-players-fan-made-app-to-access-the-character-creator/646997 "2013-01-15T13:46:24Z")
CoH Titan forum thread containing download and instructions It’s a simple .exe you save into the main CoH folder on your hard drive that bypasses logging in and server selection to drop you directly into the creator. P… --- ## [Missing City of Heroes? New Studio Formed...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-city-of-heroes-new-studio-formed/647278)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-city-of-heroes-new-studio-formed/647278 "2013-01-15T13:44:12Z")
Looks like one of the two the fan-inspired projects is getting formalized: Missing Worlds Media I don’t know how solid it will prove to be. In addition to the references that all-but-openly reference COH/V, the Titan … --- ## [What's GTA V budget?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-gta-v-budget/647253)
**Author:** [@Qwertol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwertol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-gta-v-budget/647253 "2013-01-15T03:34:39Z")
Would it be more expensive to make than GTA IV? --- ## [A simple probability question on the odds of getting a flush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simple-probability-question-on-the-odds-of-getting-a-flush/646865)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simple-probability-question-on-the-odds-of-getting-a-flush/646865 "2013-01-15T00:23:17Z")
I am playing video poker, there is one 52 card deck, the cards are dealt at random. I am dealt 4 cards of one suit and one card of another suit. The strategy guide, of course, tells me to discard the card of the other su… --- ## [Star Control 2 - going to play it for the first time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-control-2-going-to-play-it-for-the-first-time/642235)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-control-2-going-to-play-it-for-the-first-time/642235 "2013-01-14T19:53:36Z")
I’ve heard about this game for 15+ years it seems like, and it has quite a fanbase for a game released in 1992. I’m pretty sure I’ve played SC3, but a lot of people seemed to not like it, especially compared to SC2. (For… --- ## [NFL - the defense is gassed. Why isn't the offense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-the-defense-is-gassed-why-isnt-the-offense/647061)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-the-defense-is-gassed-why-isnt-the-offense/647061 "2013-01-14T19:36:57Z")
In watching the Ravens/Broncos game, the announcer (Dierdorf?) repeatedly emphasized the ball control of the Broncs and how gassed the Ravens’ D was getting for being on the field for so long. It got to the point where I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=310) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=312)