# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=316 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 317 --- ## [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… --- ## [Chicago Bears & Quarterbacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-quarterbacks/644785)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-bears-quarterbacks/644785 "2012-12-24T07:53:40Z")
I’m 64 years old and have been a Bears fan for mostof them. IMHO, and for most of my life, Da Bears have never had an above-average QB, let alone a really good one. Oh, and please don’t bring up McMahon. There has to … --- ## [2012 Fantasy Football - general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-fantasy-football-general-discussion/630523)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-fantasy-football-general-discussion/630523 "2012-12-24T05:10:44Z")
I am starting this thread semi selfishly, I am playing in my first ever money league this year and I want to figure out ways to get an edge and I have gotten some solid fantasy advice here in the past. It’s good to boun… --- ## [Online City-Building Games That Aren't Just Reskins of Farmville?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-city-building-games-that-arent-just-reskins-of-farmville/644535)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-city-building-games-that-arent-just-reskins-of-farmville/644535 "2012-12-23T22:27:18Z")
I have often enjoyed city building games like Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom and Children of the Nile. Many online games appear superficially to resemble this style of game–but I have been burned several times when … --- ## [Oak's Bowl Pick'em 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-bowl-pickem-2012/642822)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-bowl-pickem-2012/642822 "2012-12-23T21:04:59Z")
Once again, I’m doing a College Bowl Pick’em league. Picks are not available yet, but you can join the league. There is no limit on the number of players. Everyone is welcome. We’re using confidence point scoring. S… --- ## [Games with great art style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-great-art-style/644311)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-great-art-style/644311 "2012-12-23T09:06:06Z")
Some games just have great style, I think all gamers will agree on that. Not just video games-- there are plenty of board and card games with appealing, even iconic styles. I certainly don’t want to open the “are video … --- ## [Who is the "Face of the Franchise" for each major sports team in your city?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-face-of-the-franchise-for-each-major-sports-team-in-your-city/639058)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-face-of-the-franchise-for-each-major-sports-team-in-your-city/639058 "2012-12-23T05:45:21Z")
Who is that one player who could be considered the “Face of the Franchise” for each of the major sports leagues in your city, wherever you may be, be it NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, soccer, rugby, etc., current and all-time? For… --- ## [FTL: "Do you slay the Unaligned Ant?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftl-do-you-slay-the-unaligned-ant/644859)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftl-do-you-slay-the-unaligned-ant/644859 "2012-12-23T03:16:52Z")
FTL, aka Space Oregon Trail, is a roguelike on sale through steam for about 8 bucks. Visually, the game is really simple, but quite addicting. What makes the game so fun is the randomness. While that randomness can be re… --- ## [What MLB stadiums, present and past, have you been to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mlb-stadiums-present-and-past-have-you-been-to/634112)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mlb-stadiums-present-and-past-have-you-been-to/634112 "2012-12-23T00:39:26Z")
I know we’ve had similar threads on this issue, but I thought it might be fun to do it again. Let’s limit the discussion to only parks used by teams in Major League Baseball. For me: Stadiums currently in use: Wrigley… --- ## [Suzy Favor-Hamilton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suzy-favor-hamilton/644662)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suzy-favor-hamilton/644662 "2012-12-22T15:01:50Z")
Three time US Olympian and one of the greatest athletes in Big Ten history just got exposed by The Smoking Gun as being a $600/hr escort in Las Vegas. She has a real estate business in Madison, WI, and all kinds of endo… --- ## [Steam for Linux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-for-linux/644682)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-for-linux/644682 "2012-12-22T03:10:16Z")
Steam just went into Open Beta for Linux. I think they officially support Ubuntu, but I haven’t had any real problems on Mint. Right now the selection of games is pretty paltry, and almost exclusively limited to indie ti… --- ## [Could I convert this PC to a gaming rig?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-convert-this-pc-to-a-gaming-rig/644698)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-convert-this-pc-to-a-gaming-rig/644698 "2012-12-21T20:28:37Z")
I work for a company that buys other companies’ used computers and resells them. I wanted a case to use at home, so I bought a used HP DC7700 tower. It still has the mobo and chipset in it (it’s been tested and passed as… --- ## [Massive "End of the World" sale at GOG.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-end-of-the-world-sale-at-gog/644565)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-end-of-the-world-sale-at-gog/644565 "2012-12-21T18:34:17Z")
Might and Magic Madness: 75% off the group or 50% off à la carte Crusaders of Might and Magic Heroes of Might and Magic® Heroes of Might and Magic® 2: Gold Edition Heroes of Might and Magic® 3: Complete Edition Hero… --- ## [Old School Baseball style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-baseball-style/644653)
**Author:** [@cman89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cman89)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-baseball-style/644653 "2012-12-21T13:37:59Z")
I am a lifelong Baseball fan, and I have read extensively on the history of the game, coaching, how to hit, how to pitch, etc… One of my favorite baseball related tidbits is to watch video of vintage players from eras of… --- ## [My tweet got mentioned on Mike & Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tweet-got-mentioned-on-mike-mike/644729)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tweet-got-mentioned-on-mike-mike/644729 "2012-12-21T13:28:09Z")
They asked about NFL plays with nicknames. I mentioned the Tuck. (The “Immaculate Reception” was 40 years ago this weekend) --- ## [Free copy of Duke Nukem 3D atomic edition from GOG!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-copy-of-duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition-from-gog/643873)
**Author:** [@The\_Dord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Dord)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-copy-of-duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition-from-gog/643873 "2012-12-21T04:03:59Z")
Until Dec. 14 you can get a free copy of Duke Nukem 3D atomic edition and yes, this is a full copy. I just wanted to give people a head’s up :slight\_smile: --- ## [Game for children involving weights and a scale?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-for-children-involving-weights-and-a-scale/644337)
**Author:** [@Stainz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stainz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-for-children-involving-weights-and-a-scale/644337 "2012-12-21T00:17:34Z")
I know I have seen this in one of the many online or “hard copy” toy catalogues that I’ve received in the past few weeks. It is a game to try to balance the scales using different sizes and weights of pieces. I remembe… --- ## [Interesting games on PSN?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-games-on-psn/644524)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-games-on-psn/644524 "2012-12-21T00:17:14Z")
I was really surprised to come across Mass Effect and Nights Into Dreams. Any other games I might like? Generally speaking I like RPG’s, older platform games, puzzle games (Like Lemmings, not match 3), and SF and fantasy… --- ## [Suggest a game like Super Monday Night Combat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-game-like-super-monday-night-combat/644547)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-game-like-super-monday-night-combat/644547 "2012-12-20T14:58:53Z")
Looking for something free that will scratch the same itch that SMNC will. Thanks! --- ## [Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-help/644595)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-help/644595 "2012-12-20T04:22:40Z")
I know it’s unlikely anyone here can help, but I’m in desperate need of palm seeds for the game Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise. I was supposed to be able to unlock it about ten levels ago and I’m just about pulling my … --- ## [Should NBC have interrupted SNF to carry Obama's speeech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-nbc-have-interrupted-snf-to-carry-obamas-speeech/644397)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-nbc-have-interrupted-snf-to-carry-obamas-speeech/644397 "2012-12-20T02:23:47Z")
Do you think NBC should have interrupted the Sunday Night Football game to carry’s President Obama’s speech at a Connecticut memorial for the victims of the school shooting? I say no, there wasn’t a need to interrupt th… --- ## [Should I get an Xbox 360 for Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-xbox-360-for-christmas/643852)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-xbox-360-for-christmas/643852 "2012-12-20T02:10:42Z")
I realize that this is somewhat of a crazy question to ask, as there are a million factors that come into this kind of decision, but bear with me. Here’s the deal: my grandmother-in-law gives me a couple hundred dollars… --- ## [Looking for city building game recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-city-building-game-recommendations/644293)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-city-building-game-recommendations/644293 "2012-12-19T19:16:16Z")
Back in the day, I used to love playing Caesar III and Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom. I love me a bit of city micro-management. :smiley: I now have a decent gaming PC (that can run World of Warcraft on ultra setti… --- ## [Canadian Dopers, What's the Second Most Popular Team Sport in Canada After Hockey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-whats-the-second-most-popular-team-sport-in-canada-after-hockey/644497)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-whats-the-second-most-popular-team-sport-in-canada-after-hockey/644497 "2012-12-19T15:05:25Z")
I don’t think there’s any doubt that in terms of team sports, hockey rules the roost in Canada. However, what other team sports are popular and how do they rank? Is it baseball? Football? Basketball? Curling? Let’… --- ## [Aaagh this is driving me mad: 'Chocolate \_\_\_' rhymes with 'bed'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaagh-this-is-driving-me-mad-chocolate-___-rhymes-with-bed/644505)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaagh-this-is-driving-me-mad-chocolate-___-rhymes-with-bed/644505 "2012-12-19T14:01:37Z")
I am playing this word puzzle. The clue is as above. I thought of it, then before I wrote it down I have managed to forget it. So the clue is as per the title: what phrase ‘chocolate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_’ rhymes with ‘bed’? When I … --- ## [FORUM GAME: Type your nickname with your nose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-game-type-your-nickname-with-your-nose/642562)
**Author:** [@taskmgr.exe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taskmgr.exe)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-game-type-your-nickname-with-your-nose/642562 "2012-12-19T11:27:23Z")
LOL, a silly game :smiley: If you mistype, don’t delete it, just post it. Let me try first: taskmgr.exe --- ## [India Vs England Test Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/india-vs-england-test-series/641403)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/india-vs-england-test-series/641403 "2012-12-19T06:07:55Z")
Seems this one has flown under the radar a bit. Good to see Cook and Prior take the game into 5th day, but with no-one else contributing much I’m expecting another drubbing. Frankly, I can’t see us winning a test, and ju… --- ## [How does the iPad remember app data on certain games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-ipad-remember-app-data-on-certain-games/644421)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-ipad-remember-app-data-on-certain-games/644421 "2012-12-19T05:26:53Z")
I used to play a game on the iPad called Battlepath Monsters. I stopped playing for some time, but recently I have wanted to restart playing the game. I want to start my game from the beginning, with a new character. … --- ## [Movie Quote Free Association](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-free-association/631259)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 718\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-free-association/631259 "2012-12-19T05:15:03Z")
My sister and I like to quote movies back and forth at each other. Constantly. Used to drive my parents up a tree. On long car trips, we’d even go through the entire screenplay of Who Framed Roger Rabbit if we’d been … --- ## [Asheron's Call II Rises from the Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asherons-call-ii-rises-from-the-dead/644023)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asherons-call-ii-rises-from-the-dead/644023 "2012-12-18T16:06:59Z")
Anyone remember/play Asheron’s Call 1 or 2? I played both pretty heavy back in the (pre-WoW) days. They shut down AC2 quite a few years ago but AC1 is still up and running. Well now a few dozen people are probably blowi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=315) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=317)