# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=315 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 316 --- ## [Dark Souls Thread of Accomplishments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-thread-of-accomplishments/645282)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-thread-of-accomplishments/645282 "2012-12-28T15:53:46Z")
So I’ve had this game since release and really liked it alot but I put it down earlier this year because of Blighttown. It runs so poorly and is so hard to find your way around in that I gave up and moved on to something… --- ## [What's the deal with TASvideos.org?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-tasvideos-org/644717)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-tasvideos-org/644717 "2012-12-28T04:03:49Z")
Okay, just got back from my latest trip to this site. Just for the record, “TAS” stands for “tool assisted speedrun” (or tool assisted superplay, used mainly for fighting games). Basic idea, get through the game as spe… --- ## [Playing (sort of) old games: which version of PSP should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-sort-of-old-games-which-version-of-psp-should-i-buy/645241)
**Author:** [@H3Knuckles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H3Knuckles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-sort-of-old-games-which-version-of-psp-should-i-buy/645241 "2012-12-28T03:53:28Z")
I’ve always wanted to pick up a PSP, but as there was only a handful of games I was particularly interested in (humorously enough mostly enhanced remakes), and I had much better uses for my money, I held off. Well, I’ve … --- ## [Free iPhone tower defence game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-iphone-tower-defence-game/644461)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-iphone-tower-defence-game/644461 "2012-12-28T01:22:50Z")
Hello. I just found out that one of my favourite browser games, Kingdom Rush (can’t link coz at work) is free for the iPhone today only. Can link to that, somehow: ‎Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD on the App Store Very … --- ## [Bobby Petrino really is an idiot with poor judgement.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobby-petrino-really-is-an-idiot-with-poor-judgement/645251)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobby-petrino-really-is-an-idiot-with-poor-judgement/645251 "2012-12-27T23:16:30Z")
Bobby Petrino. Just to refresh you, he was the head football coach at Arkansas (a prime job). He is married, has children and was having an affair with a 25 year old hottie on his staff. He got in a motorcycle accident … --- ## [Gamers: Need help with game chair.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-need-help-with-game-chair/644410)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-need-help-with-game-chair/644410 "2012-12-27T23:09:05Z")
I intend to get my son a gaming chair for Xmas. Since I know absolutely NOTHING about gaming, I’d appreciate any thoughts or opinions. I saw one at Walmart for $79. What wasn’t clear to me is how does the chair hook up… --- ## [scifi Meme game cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-meme-game-cards/642249)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-meme-game-cards/642249 "2012-12-27T22:51:41Z")
Ok, so i am working on a game design for a conquer the galaxy board game and I want to have an element of a deck of cards with various effects on gameplay. The card titles/ names will all make some direct or indirect re… --- ## [Is There ANY Point to Leaving a Guy off FIRST Hall of Fame Ballot Only?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-leaving-a-guy-off-first-hall-of-fame-ballot-only/645274)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-leaving-a-guy-off-first-hall-of-fame-ballot-only/645274 "2012-12-27T21:23:43Z")
This comes up since a host of guys who admittedly used steroids (or are widely believed to have used steroids) are coming up for Baseball Hall of Fame consideration. In THIS thread, at least, I’m not interested in debat… --- ## [Playoff Picture if SEA\_GB had Turned Out Different](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playoff-picture-if-sea_gb-had-turned-out-different/645034)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playoff-picture-if-sea_gb-had-turned-out-different/645034 "2012-12-27T14:26:19Z")
Now let me add a very important caveat, there is no reason to think the season would have gone the same way if the call had been made the other way (not here to debate the correctness of the call). I doubt the real offi… --- ## [Bengals in the Playoffs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bengals-in-the-playoffs/644958)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bengals-in-the-playoffs/644958 "2012-12-23T22:44:49Z")
YES! --- ## [SDMB Auction Fantasy Football 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-fantasy-football-2012/628393)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-fantasy-football-2012/628393 "2012-12-27T07:59:41Z")
Last year’s thread We are not yet recruiting - everyone has a chance to take your slot from last year. If you want to keep track of recruiting leagues, go to the general FF discussion thread. The draft is currently set… --- ## [Fantasy playoffs are here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-playoffs-are-here/643971)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-playoffs-are-here/643971 "2012-12-26T23:41:02Z")
Various SDMB league playoff brackets, some of which started last week: He Hate Me Semifinals Baltimore Weirdos (Weirddave) vs Off Constantly (Munch) 9 Inch Neils (RNATB) vs Fightin’ Quakers (furt) All … --- ## [Any Xbox Minecrafters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-xbox-minecrafters/644770)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-xbox-minecrafters/644770 "2012-12-26T21:46:57Z")
New patch just came out and I decided to generate a new world. GreenTeen and Hellboy are pretty jazzed about the prospect of Enchanting and magic potions and I was pleased about the advent of cattle ranching. High quali… --- ## [What is the center pointing at?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-center-pointing-at/644982)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-center-pointing-at/644982 "2012-12-26T20:13:15Z")
In college and pro football I often see the center pointing straight ahead prior to the snap. Why do he do dat? --- ## [Handicap the NFL Wild Card Race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicap-the-nfl-wild-card-race/640890)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicap-the-nfl-wild-card-race/640890 "2012-12-26T20:11:52Z")
Week 10 is over and for many teams it’s a race for the two wild card positions in each conference. AFC New England will win their division as will Houston and Denver. Baltimore should beat out Pittsburgh since Roethli… --- ## [NFL Week 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/643858)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/643858 "2012-12-26T17:03:35Z")
No spreads :frowning: But here are the matchups TNF CIN@PHI SUN 1PM NYG@ATL DEN@BAL GB@CHI WAS@CLE IND@HOU JAX@MIA TB@NO MIN@STL 4PM DET@ARI SEA@BUF CAR@SD PIT@DAL KC@OAK SNF SF@NE MNF NYJ@TEN Tea… --- ## [Ever do something in a game that made you ashamed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-do-something-in-a-game-that-made-you-ashamed/643755)
**Author:** [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-do-something-in-a-game-that-made-you-ashamed/643755 "2012-12-26T00:35:19Z")
I’m starting a new game of Dragon Age: Origins and I started remembering the last time I played. Two things I did made me ashamed of myself; \[spoiler\] Knocking out Arlessa Isolde and killing Conor. In game - I justified… --- ## [What is Max Payne's body count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-max-paynes-body-count/644917)
**Author:** [@Qwertol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwertol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-max-paynes-body-count/644917 "2012-12-26T00:08:06Z")
How many people he killed during three games? --- ## [I guess I don't understand football after all.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-dont-understand-football-after-all/644940)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-dont-understand-football-after-all/644940 "2012-12-25T19:48:19Z")
I went to Chili’s with the family for dinner last night, following some Christmas shopping. The bar and the restaurant are just filled with large TVs, all of which, for some reason, were showing various sporting events, … --- ## [FPS game recommendations for PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-game-recommendations-for-pc/642866)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-game-recommendations-for-pc/642866 "2012-12-25T15:26:34Z")
I got away from games several years ago, but recently returned. There are a lot of games out there, but it’s difficult to figure out which ones are any good. I recently finished Call of Duty Black Ops, Medal of Honor W… --- ## [what the heck happened to my nes games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-my-nes-games/643808)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-my-nes-games/643808 "2012-12-25T07:15:40Z")
I’ve got like a container with 3 shelves i keep my NES games in they’ve been sitting in my room and it’s probably been a couple months since I opened it but I looked at it today and there’s this weird brown sticky stuf… --- ## [Hugh Hefner vs Larry Flynt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugh-hefner-vs-larry-flynt/644359)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugh-hefner-vs-larry-flynt/644359 "2012-12-25T07:08:20Z")
No holds barred, steel cage death match. No tap out. Where’s your money? --- ## [Who Do You Hate Less- Notre Dame or Alabama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-hate-less-notre-dame-or-alabama/642862)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-hate-less-notre-dame-or-alabama/642862 "2012-12-25T06:44:39Z")
Speaking as a lifelong Subway Alumnus (as an Irish Catholic, I grew up rooting for Notre Dame even though I didn’t go there, nobody in my family went there, and I never even KNEW anyone who went there until I was in my 3… --- ## [Would moving the mound 6 inches closer to the plate..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-moving-the-mound-6-inches-closer-to-the-plate/645083)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-moving-the-mound-6-inches-closer-to-the-plate/645083 "2012-12-25T02:26:58Z")
make much of a difference in MLB batting averages? --- ## [Was it possible to beat that old T2 arcade game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-possible-to-beat-that-old-t2-arcade-game/170279)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-possible-to-beat-that-old-t2-arcade-game/170279 "2012-12-24T22:59:42Z")
I was reading this thread on really hard video games, and I remembered something. Remember the old terminator 2 game with the plastic mounted guns, that probably came out in maybe 1993-4, where you had to shoot various … --- ## [SDMB FF Super League of Doom 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ff-super-league-of-doom-2012/629581)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ff-super-league-of-doom-2012/629581 "2012-12-24T18:42:28Z")
Last year’s thread. The idea behind this league is that we take 6 of the SDMB’s best, most active FF players and make a very active, very competitive league. And every year, the person who finishes last gets booted, and… --- ## [Oak's NFL Fantasy League 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-nfl-fantasy-league-2012/629015)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-nfl-fantasy-league-2012/629015 "2012-12-24T17:42:34Z")
I just renewed the league at Yahoo. Invitations should have been sent to everyone that played last year. Scoring and Settings are the same as last year. The draft is set for Thursday, August 30, at 8:30 PM. I’ll hold… --- ## [SDMB Big League Fantasy Football 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-fantasy-football-2012/628394)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-fantasy-football-2012/628394 "2012-12-24T15:46:22Z")
Last year’s thread. (It incorrectly is titled 2010) Everyone is invited back, so recruitment is not open yet, but I suspect we’ll fall short. If you found yourself not wanting to bother with the league towards the end o… --- ## [Is this a reasonable concussion policy? (NFL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-reasonable-concussion-policy-nfl/644726)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-reasonable-concussion-policy-nfl/644726 "2012-12-24T15:17:26Z")
If I ran an NFL team, my policy would be: Out for rest of game, deactivated for following week (unless headed into bye). --- ## [NFL Week 16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/644658)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/644658 "2012-12-24T12:40:33Z")
Saturday games start, and Monday games are over: SAT ATL@DET SUN 1PM NO@DAL\* TEN@GB IND@KC BUF@MIA SD@NYJ WAS\*@PHI CIN@PIT STL@TB OAK@CAR NE@JAX \*MIN@HOU 4PM CLE@DEN \*CHI@ARI \*NYG@BAL 8PM SF@SEA \*=N… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=314) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=316)