# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=313 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 314 --- ## [Chinese Open Face Poker - Any Computer simulations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-open-face-poker-any-computer-simulations/646670)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-open-face-poker-any-computer-simulations/646670 "2013-01-09T20:59:58Z")
I have been following the Pokers Stars Caribbean Tournament in the Bahamas this week on the PokerNews blog I kept seeing references to the $2000 buy-in Chinese Open Face Poker. I had heard about Chinese Open Face Poker… --- ## [Civ III: deleting old game saves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-iii-deleting-old-game-saves/646619)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-iii-deleting-old-game-saves/646619 "2013-01-09T19:16:54Z")
In the first edition of Civ III, I could delete my game saves from some menu. However, I have Civ III Complete, and if I want to delete game saves, I have to search my actual computer for .sav files, and then delete the… --- ## [Explain the spat between McCarron and his center](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-spat-between-mccarron-and-his-center/646630)
**Author:** [@El\_Zagna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Zagna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-spat-between-mccarron-and-his-center/646630 "2013-01-09T16:08:31Z")
Towards the end of the Alabama -Notre Dame game, Alabama’s QB and center got into a spat over something. What could a QB and a center be arguing over? The announcers said something about a difference in the play call, bu… --- ## [I Can't Beat Shogun 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-beat-shogun-2/629094)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-beat-shogun-2/629094 "2013-01-09T06:57:56Z")
No way, no how. It cannot be done. I play on moderate difficultly and I just can’t seem to pull it off. Things always start out great; I develop my economy and begin defeating my neighbours. I rush the trade posts, w… --- ## [Football: Time of possession definition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-time-of-possession-definition/646304)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-time-of-possession-definition/646304 "2013-01-09T03:35:11Z")
I’ve looked on line but can’t find this. In American football, how, precisely, is time of possession defined? Most plays “belong” to one side or the other so that’s easy, but not all do. When team B intercepts or recove… --- ## [CP3 Grants A Wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cp3-grants-a-wish/646572)
**Author:** [@Crime\_Scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crime_Scene)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cp3-grants-a-wish/646572 "2013-01-09T02:32:16Z")
http://cosbysweaters.com/2013/01/08/twitter-hashtag-catches-chris-pauls-attention-funds-make-a-wish-trip-video/ Basketball players are oftentimes portrayed as a bunch of heartless thugs. Chris Paul of the Los Angeles C… --- ## [Playstation 2 to cease production.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-2-to-cease-production/645671)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-2-to-cease-production/645671 "2013-01-09T01:27:39Z")
Well, this answers a question I’ve had for a long time. How long will the PS2 keep getting made? It just had a game released for it in October in the US, so perhaps that is the final game? What a great system. --- ## [New Wii won't play DDR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wii-wont-play-ddr/645488)
**Author:** [@Lightlystarched](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightlystarched)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wii-wont-play-ddr/645488 "2013-01-09T01:01:02Z")
Help a mom out here, please? My daughters were very excited to receive a Wii for Christmas. I knew that their grandfather was planning this, so when other relatives asked for gift suggestions for the girls, I said Wii … --- ## [Sleeping Dogs giveaway (on Steam)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-dogs-giveaway-on-steam/646237)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-dogs-giveaway-on-steam/646237 "2013-01-09T00:30:13Z")
So I was able to get a copy of Sleeping Dogs this morning during the mistaken pricing (for about fifteen minutes it was 91 percent off–or $4.50). I already own it, though, so this was just a copy to get to give away. T… --- ## [Seattle Doper Trivia 2012: Pub of Shadows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-2012-pub-of-shadows/608314)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-2012-pub-of-shadows/608314 "2013-01-08T21:41:10Z")
This will be the 2012 organizing thread for Seattle Dopers who enjoy a night out answering trivia questions. We generally play at the Old Pequliar in Ballard on Tuesday nights, though we do occasionally go to other venue… --- ## [Does anybody still play Discworld MUD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-still-play-discworld-mud/646114)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-still-play-discworld-mud/646114 "2013-01-08T20:16:29Z")
Believe it or not but this text-based online community is still up and running. I just created an account - ‘gladders.’ Would be fun to try it would with some dopers! Who’s up for it? --- ## [NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-wild-card-weekend/646083)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-wild-card-weekend/646083 "2013-01-08T18:34:54Z")
Well the playoffs are starting, we have three rookie QBS, three 2nd year QBs, three Super Bowl winning QBs, and three QBs looking to make the next step. This weekend has some very interesting games… Saturday Cincinnat… --- ## [Hard-0f-hearing Word Association](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-0f-hearing-word-association/637092)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 513\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-0f-hearing-word-association/637092 "2013-01-08T03:55:05Z")
Say the next thing to come to mind as if you had misheard the previous word. Example: Pogo —\>(from go-go) dancer. Bail Edited to add: I almost name it “Emily Litella Word Association” --- ## [I miss hockey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-hockey/643766)
**Author:** [@jools](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jools)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-hockey/643766 "2013-01-07T03:21:24Z")
I just miss it. I miss my Canadians (yeah yeah I know they suck) but still they are my Canadians… That’s it I just miss it never thought I would but dang… --- ## [Speak to me in George Carlin quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-george-carlin-quotes/645459)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-george-carlin-quotes/645459 "2013-01-07T00:16:57Z")
There are seven words you can never say on television: Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, Cocksucker, Motherfucker, and Tits. --- ## [Canceled video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canceled-video-games/644423)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canceled-video-games/644423 "2013-01-06T18:29:09Z")
So I just found out via Google news search for PS3 that there was going to be a 3rd Star Wars: Battlefront. The first 2 were PS2 titles that I greatly enjoyed. Disappointing. A couple of other disappointments are the Leg… --- ## [Halle-frickin-lujah - NHL and NHLPA reach an agreement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halle-frickin-lujah-nhl-and-nhlpa-reach-an-agreement/646253)
**Author:** [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halle-frickin-lujah-nhl-and-nhlpa-reach-an-agreement/646253 "2013-01-06T17:36:57Z")
Looks like the season will start January 15 or 19. Lets go Pens! --- ## [Help with Angy Birds Star Wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-angy-birds-star-wars/646158)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-angy-birds-star-wars/646158 "2013-01-06T10:47:57Z")
Yes, it’s dumb, ok. Please don’t judge me too harshly. I’m not a gamer, but it’s fun if I don’t have a book. It’s oddly calming to me. I’ve made it through all the Death Star levels and it won’t let me advance. I’ve … --- ## [Looking for good (Point & Click) Adventure Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-point-click-adventure-games/646081)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-point-click-adventure-games/646081 "2013-01-06T04:36:23Z")
I’ve played, and liked, all the Telltale games, to get that out of the way. Well, except Jurassic Park, but that was QTE theater, not an adventure game. The Walking Dead also doesn’t count (since it was more of a really … --- ## [College football bowl game thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-bowl-game-thread/645673)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-bowl-game-thread/645673 "2013-01-06T04:34:30Z")
It looks like there’s just been a single thread, on the Alamo Bowl – here’s the place for running commentary on any & all of the 15 remaining games. Not that I’ve seen any so far…just most of the Minnesota – TT game. B… --- ## [a new Pool Game, Co-operative pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-pool-game-co-operative-pool/646230)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-pool-game-co-operative-pool/646230 "2013-01-06T04:22:58Z")
so I loaned a friend of mine A book and a couple weeks later he came up with the following rules (sort of, we worked on them a bunch to fine tune things) players play against the table not each other. Each player takes… --- ## [Roberto Clemente 40 years ago R.I.P.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roberto-clemente-40-years-ago-r-i-p/645656)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roberto-clemente-40-years-ago-r-i-p/645656 "2013-01-06T01:34:27Z")
It was forty years ago today that Roberto Clemente climbed on board a plane carrying relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Overloaded, the plane crashed minutes later, killing everyone on board. Clemente’s… --- ## [Cricket Fans- Who Is/ Was The Second Greatest Batsman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-fans-who-is-was-the-second-greatest-batsman/644937)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-fans-who-is-was-the-second-greatest-batsman/644937 "2013-01-05T23:59:36Z")
Let’s get Bradman out of the way. Some will argue but the facts are inescapable. So who is next? I don’t want to make a poll as I will surely miss some top candidates. Some I will throw up: Tendulkar- he will have a … --- ## [Roger Godell, take a look at these pathetic games and screw the 18 game schedule!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-godell-take-a-look-at-these-pathetic-games-and-screw-the-18-game-schedule/645426)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-godell-take-a-look-at-these-pathetic-games-and-screw-the-18-game-schedule/645426 "2013-01-05T19:41:45Z")
This week, we’re going to get quite a few regular season games that make up the week 17 schedule. Ready for the Thad Lewis show in Cleveland? The ‘long awaited’ Terrelle Pryor debut? The ‘Who Wants to be an NFL quarter… --- ## [Steam Winter Sale 2012: Deals and News Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-winter-sale-2012-deals-and-news-here/644255)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-winter-sale-2012-deals-and-news-here/644255 "2013-01-05T18:41:08Z")
It’s supposed to run December 20-January 4. Not sure what I’m looking for yet, but may be up for Darksiders 2. --- ## [SDMB Shadowrun campaign Chapter 3 - Prey To The Dark: Players only!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shadowrun-campaign-chapter-3-prey-to-the-dark-players-only/629824)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 390\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shadowrun-campaign-chapter-3-prey-to-the-dark-players-only/629824 "2013-01-05T18:25:16Z")
This thread is continuing an SDMB Shadowrun campaign. This is for in-character posts only. If you’re watching the game and would like to comment, please go here rather than posting in this thread. Previous game threads … --- ## [The Ur-Quan Masters HD Mod is out now, FREE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ur-quan-masters-hd-mod-is-out-now-free/645662)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ur-quan-masters-hd-mod-is-out-now-free/645662 "2013-01-05T11:15:58Z")
Guys, the day has finally arrived. Years and years in the making, a small and dedicated fan group has been working on an HD mod for Star Control II - The Ur-Quan Masters. If you have never played this utter masterpiece … --- ## [NFL Week 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/645393)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/645393 "2013-01-04T16:15:27Z")
All games are on Sunday. 1:00 pm games: Tampa Bay at Atlanta N.Y. Jets at Buffalo Jacksonville at Tennessee Cleveland at Pittsburgh Baltimore at Cincinnati Chicago at Detroit Houston at Indianapolis Carolina at … --- ## [Can't get the hang of AC III combat - any help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-the-hang-of-ac-iii-combat-any-help/645958)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-the-hang-of-ac-iii-combat-any-help/645958 "2013-01-04T14:08:01Z")
I love this series of games but I’m having real trouble on this installment. Counter kills, which used to be my standby, don’t seem to work as well, and combat isn’t as fun as it used to be. I’m really trying not to comp… --- ## [Question about sports city/market names, abbrev. on insignia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-sports-city-market-names-abbrev-on-insignia/645418)
**Author:** [@jrbor76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jrbor76)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-sports-city-market-names-abbrev-on-insignia/645418 "2013-01-03T21:43:00Z")
So at a Christmas gathering the other day, my uncle was asking the crowd some Packers trivia questions. Eventually he got around to the “what does the letter ‘G’ on the helmets stand for” question, prompting the “greatne… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=312) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=314)