# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=332 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 333 --- ## [USA vs Jamaica (WC qualifying)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-vs-jamaica-wc-qualifying/634066)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-vs-jamaica-wc-qualifying/634066 "2012-09-12T16:10:56Z")
Well, the US just lost for the first time ever to Jamaica and played one of the worst games I’ve ever seen out of them. This loss will make qualifying for the 2014 World Cup a bit tougher, although it really shouldn’t ma… --- ## [Explain Dungeons&Dragons to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-dungeons-dragons-to-me/634041)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-dungeons-dragons-to-me/634041 "2012-09-12T15:19:27Z")
To be more clear - I’m aware of the generalities of how it works, I’ve played and enjoyed single player CRPGs like Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights and Planescape Torment, but I don’t understand how the face to face asp… --- ## [R.I.P. Duke basketball legend and NYC saloon keeper, Art Heyman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-duke-basketball-legend-and-nyc-saloon-keeper-art-heyman/632945)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-duke-basketball-legend-and-nyc-saloon-keeper-art-heyman/632945 "2012-09-12T15:01:44Z")
Story here. I met him a few times at his bar, Tracy J’s, when I lived in NYC. We even stopped in there on the night of my bachelor party. He was a very friendly guy. If you didn’t know that he was a college basketball le… --- ## [Light gun arcade game where you destroy a coffee cup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-gun-arcade-game-where-you-destroy-a-coffee-cup/596581)
**Author:** [@Willcross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Willcross)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-gun-arcade-game-where-you-destroy-a-coffee-cup/596581 "2012-09-11T21:56:02Z")
Just a quick question. I remember playing a light gun target shooting game in an arcade in Gattlinburg, TN once. It was pretty standard in that it timed your draw and you shot some digital popup targets. However at the … --- ## [Warhammer 40K fans: What do you like about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-fans-what-do-you-like-about-it/634117)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-fans-what-do-you-like-about-it/634117 "2012-09-11T21:51:50Z")
I’ve played a couple of the games and read some of the books, and I’m honestly curious: what do others like about its universe? I mean, it’s sooo depressing. I’m not trying to sound hypocritical, I’m not even sure why I … --- ## [The Funniest Names Spotted at the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-names-spotted-at-the-olympics/634304)
**Author:** [@bigal11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bigal11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-names-spotted-at-the-olympics/634304 "2012-09-11T19:04:33Z")
http://failname.com/wang-liqin-and-19-more-olympians-with-dirty-names/ I saw there was a fencer called James Honeybone, which tickled my funnybone. Anyone saw any others? --- ## [NFL Week 1: The Season Is Upon Us!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1-the-season-is-upon-us/633751)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1-the-season-is-upon-us/633751 "2012-09-11T16:49:21Z")
Thought I’d go ahead and start this since we have a real game tonight. I love NFL football. I am so happy that it’s back. Even if my team (Bengals) traditionally sucks, I watch 'em anyway because I just love watching my … --- ## [Odin Sphere question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odin-sphere-question/634104)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odin-sphere-question/634104 "2012-09-11T14:13:51Z")
I’ve been playing Odin Sphere. It’s a pretty good game although I’m not sure I like the idea of going through the same levels over and over. I noticed a significant slowdown in the final levels. (The onscreen action is s… --- ## [Diablo 3 SDMB Co-op Meetup thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-sdmb-co-op-meetup-thread/621925)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-sdmb-co-op-meetup-thread/621925 "2012-09-10T23:16:26Z")
Diablo 3 supports up to 4 player coop (which is underwhelming, down from 8 in D2) with seamless transition between single player and coop, from what I understand. I’m sure there will be lots of dopers playing together, s… --- ## [New WoW General Discussion Thread 6/8/10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wow-general-discussion-thread-6-8-10/542480)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 11726\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wow-general-discussion-thread-6-8-10/542480 "2012-09-10T20:43:06Z")
Okay, Quasi has requested a new thread to be started, since the old one was kicking his computer’s silicon butt. Link to the old thread, if anyone needs to find it Have at it, folks! --- ## [Football rules q: restarting clock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-rules-q-restarting-clock/634281)
**Author:** [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-rules-q-restarting-clock/634281 "2012-09-10T20:11:26Z")
Feel free to answer for NFL or NCAA (or high school), as you have expertise. This not like you think inspired by the Seahawks fourth timeout, but rather the UCLA-Nebraska game. At the end of the first half, Nebraska h… --- ## [Realy good football+star wars thread at Fark.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realy-good-football-star-wars-thread-at-fark/634318)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realy-good-football-star-wars-thread-at-fark/634318 "2012-09-10T19:18:57Z")
I’d say it’s Dopian: queue the emporor’s voice… --- ## [Camden Yards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camden-yards/629900)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camden-yards/629900 "2012-09-10T18:05:39Z")
I’ve got to do some traveling to DC in September for work, and I’ve decided to take the opportunity to catch a game at \[del\]Camden Yards\[/del\] Oriole Park while I’m there so I can put another notch in my belt. I want to … --- ## [2012 College Football Week #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-college-football-week-2/634004)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-college-football-week-2/634004 "2012-09-10T13:26:15Z")
Here’s the 2012 Schedule for SEC schools. This week features Washington coming to Death Valley to face LSU, Auburn at Miss State, Missouri hosting Georgia (SEC debut for Missouri), Texas A&M hosting Florida (SEC debut f… --- ## [Is Michael Phelps the Greatest Olympian so far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-michael-phelps-the-greatest-olympian-so-far/633837)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-michael-phelps-the-greatest-olympian-so-far/633837 "2012-09-10T11:06:38Z")
I think not. He’s the greatest Olympic swimmer. Olympic swimming, unfortunately to my mind, is a medal-heavy category that tries to pull too much medals out of land and into the water. I do believe that the Olympics is, … --- ## [NFL TV rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tv-rules/634268)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tv-rules/634268 "2012-09-10T04:53:04Z")
Without having Sunday Ticket, under what circumstances would a fan get both doubleheaders? (a 1 and 4 game on Fox and CBS) --- ## [Parking-space Nim and other Mathematical Puzzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parking-space-nim-and-other-mathematical-puzzles/633841)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parking-space-nim-and-other-mathematical-puzzles/633841 "2012-09-09T07:37:36Z")
Those who enjoy math-type puzzles should know about IBM’s monthly puzzle. The archives will lead you a great set of puzzles, including some that yielded novel results, e.g. in theory of markets. I mentioned the June pu… --- ## [After City of Heroes: DCOnline or Champions Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-city-of-heroes-dconline-or-champions-online/633449)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-city-of-heroes-dconline-or-champions-online/633449 "2012-09-09T06:08:04Z")
As you may know, City of Heroes is shutting down. I have played the game for four years. It was my first and, other then a few months playing SWTOR, only MMO I have played. I joined it because I wanted to play a game tha… --- ## [Vikings' Chris Kluwe skewers Maryland politician about SSM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vikings-chris-kluwe-skewers-maryland-politician-about-ssm/634131)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vikings-chris-kluwe-skewers-maryland-politician-about-ssm/634131 "2012-09-09T02:09:54Z")
Potentially NSFW due to language: \[Deadspin Link (broken)\](http: //deadspin.com/5941348/they-wont-magically-turn-you-into-a-lustful-cockmonster-chris-kluwe-explains-gay-marriage-to-the-politician-who-is-offended-by-an-nf… --- ## [Undertaker: The Streak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undertaker-the-streak/634138)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undertaker-the-streak/634138 "2012-09-08T23:15:10Z")
So I bought the DVD set The Undertaker: 20-0 at Walmart yesterday, and I’ve been enjoying the trip down memory lane. The set includes all 20 matches The Undertaker has participated in at WrestleMania, in their entirety,… --- ## [What's your NFL Fantasy Team Lineup? (Head to Head Leagues)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nfl-fantasy-team-lineup-head-to-head-leagues/633158)
**Author:** [@Stuff-N-Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuff-N-Things)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nfl-fantasy-team-lineup-head-to-head-leagues/633158 "2012-09-08T23:07:15Z")
So I thought this would be an interesting thread. How is everyone feeling about their teams right now? (Those who have drafted) I’m in an 8 person head to head league. Here’s what I have to work with at the start. QB… --- ## [Speak to me in "Drew's Line" quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-drews-line-quotes/633393)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-drews-line-quotes/633393 "2012-09-08T21:03:36Z")
Speak to me only in lines from the Drew Carey version of Whose Line is it Anyway?. --- ## [The Evil Dead/Army of Darkness quote thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-dead-army-of-darkness-quote-thread/633094)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-dead-army-of-darkness-quote-thread/633094 "2012-09-08T14:56:27Z")
\[Seems to be all the rage nowadays, so what the hey…\] Sequitur or non, your choice: What are you-are you me? --- ## [Three Curtains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-curtains/634061)
**Author:** [@rstrats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rstrats)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-curtains/634061 "2012-09-08T05:28:59Z")
You are a contestant on a game show. There are three curtains. Behind one of the curtains is a new car. You are asked to choose one of the curtains. Lets say that you choose curtain #1. The host of the show - who knows … --- ## [Speak to me only in Doctor Who quotes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-doctor-who-quotes/632748)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-doctor-who-quotes/632748 "2012-09-08T00:11:05Z")
We all know how this works by now. “Well, I’m not human and I’ve seen better.” --- ## [Simple baseball question as to when precisely a game ends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-baseball-question-as-to-when-precisely-a-game-ends/633125)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-baseball-question-as-to-when-precisely-a-game-ends/633125 "2012-09-07T16:25:32Z")
So it’s the bottom of the ninth, score tied 1-1, one man on base, batter hits a home run. Being that it’s the bottom of the 9th and any extra runs are superfluous does the game end when the first guy touches home plate w… --- ## [Another TV/movie chain game: Roommates and druggie moms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tv-movie-chain-game-roommates-and-druggie-moms/633878)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tv-movie-chain-game-roommates-and-druggie-moms/633878 "2012-09-07T13:06:35Z")
Go ahead, cheat in any way you can. It’s easier that way. Sock it to me Who played a phone operator? Movie in which she played a New Mexican housewife Who played her husband? His big TV show Who played … --- ## [North American sports teams referred to by one letter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-sports-teams-referred-to-by-one-letter/633327)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-sports-teams-referred-to-by-one-letter/633327 "2012-09-07T12:19:21Z")
The A’s of Oakland, of course. But if someone says the O’s or the M’s won,I know they are talking about the Baltimore/Seattle MLB teams. Who else? The Jay’s is a stretch since it is usually spelled out. --- ## [Reccomend some good PC adventure games in the vein of Oregon Trail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-some-good-pc-adventure-games-in-the-vein-of-oregon-trail/633791)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-some-good-pc-adventure-games-in-the-vein-of-oregon-trail/633791 "2012-09-07T11:55:12Z")
I was in grade school when PCs began infiltrating schools. I remember playing Oregon Trail, Amazon Trail, Heart of Africa \[god, how I would love play that game again\], the original Sim City, Montezuma’s Revenge, Save New… --- ## [Do NY Times crosswords have titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ny-times-crosswords-have-titles/633823)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ny-times-crosswords-have-titles/633823 "2012-09-07T00:45:08Z")
I do the NYT puzzles on an iPad app, and it doesn’t show puzzle titles. Puzzles in the Washington Post have titles, which give a clue to the theme. Does the NYT print titles for its puzzles? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=331) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=333)