# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=334 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 335 --- ## [NFL 2012 Team Previews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2012-team-previews/630902)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2012-team-previews/630902 "2012-08-31T20:52:53Z")
It’s still a bit early, but why not… Carolina Panthers 2011 Record: 6 – 10 Key Additions: Luke Kuechley; Mike Tolbert; Louis Murphy; Frank Alexander; Amini Silatolu Key losses: Dan Connor Strengths: Offense (#7 in … --- ## [What was the worst team with the most HOFers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-worst-team-with-the-most-hofers/632937)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-worst-team-with-the-most-hofers/632937 "2012-08-31T17:13:57Z")
With Ron Santo’s recent enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame, the 1960s era Chicago Cubs, who were a terrible team, now had 4 certified immortals playing for them (Ernie Banks, Santo, Billy Williams and Fergie Jenki… --- ## [What is a good handheld gaming device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-handheld-gaming-device/631044)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-handheld-gaming-device/631044 "2012-08-30T23:17:16Z")
I find myself in situations with too much free time where I don’t have internet or TV access and get tired of reading books. So I am looking for something to do. I thought about doing charity work but decided helping peo… --- ## [Rewriting the sports record books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewriting-the-sports-record-books/632839)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewriting-the-sports-record-books/632839 "2012-08-30T22:35:00Z")
Last week the USADA officially stripped Lance Armstrong of his Tour de France titles. This came a few weeks after the NCAA officially stripped Penn State’s football program of its wins as far back as 1998. These are ju… --- ## [One word clues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-word-clues/632320)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-word-clues/632320 "2012-08-29T23:15:07Z")
Sometimes, one word will evoke memories of a particular television program - whether the word is in dialogue (like “Turkeys” which evokes WKRP) and sometimes it’s not (Dick Van Dyke never (hardly ever?) said “Ottoman”). … --- ## [South Africa v England Test series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-africa-v-england-test-series/628688)
**Author:** [@lisiate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisiate)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-africa-v-england-test-series/628688 "2012-08-29T13:34:15Z")
In what should be the series of the year (dismal English summer permitting) South Africa meet England starting in about 4 hours. Personally I think Philander, Morkel and Steyn can skittle the English. However, South Afri… --- ## [Guess the TV or movie character from His,Hers or Its Wiki page description](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-or-movie-character-from-his-hers-or-its-wiki-page-description/632751)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-or-movie-character-from-his-hers-or-its-wiki-page-description/632751 "2012-08-29T00:26:25Z")
Try to keep it fairly simple. Here is a start. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is characterized as indulging in several sexual fetishes, from frotteurism and erotic asphyxiation to zoophilia and incest and necrophilia. He is also an implied … --- ## [Vampire Bloodlines: Worth getting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampire-bloodlines-worth-getting/632603)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vampire-bloodlines-worth-getting/632603 "2012-08-28T18:00:43Z")
I’ve been reading \*\*Anno Dracula \*\*(good series, check it out) and it’s whetted my interest in being a “creature of the night”. Is the game any good? Does it have replay value? Will I sparkle? And being a nosferatu sound… --- ## [Why does the USADA have jurisdiction to strip Lance Armstrong of his Tour de France titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-usada-have-jurisdiction-to-strip-lance-armstrong-of-his-tour-de-france-titles/632454)
**Author:** [@kurtisokc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kurtisokc)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-usada-have-jurisdiction-to-strip-lance-armstrong-of-his-tour-de-france-titles/632454 "2012-08-28T17:48:31Z")
Regardless of whether Lance Armstrong is or is not guilty of doping, I’m confused as to how the United States Anti Doping Agency can claim to authority to strip someone of a title won in a race held in France. Especial… --- ## [Ali-Foreman - fast count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ali-foreman-fast-count/632610)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ali-foreman-fast-count/632610 "2012-08-28T04:02:28Z")
This clip has an announcer reporting the count. Assuming this count is synched with the actual count, it looks like Foreman was up by 8. (Foreman goes down at around 2:40) Thoughts? --- ## [No Sunday baseball game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-sunday-baseball-game/632846)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-sunday-baseball-game/632846 "2012-08-28T02:13:30Z")
Yesterday there was no scheduled home game for the Tampa Bay Rays (vs. A’s) as the stadium was going to be used by the Republic Party for their convention (though they opted not to do so after all due to weather). I was… --- ## [Sporting dominance that caused the game to be changed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sporting-dominance-that-caused-the-game-to-be-changed/629174)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Pomeroy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashley_Pomeroy)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sporting-dominance-that-caused-the-game-to-be-changed/629174 "2012-08-28T02:02:56Z")
Now there’s already a thread about athletes who dominated their sport. I’m curious to know if there are many cases where an athlete or team so thoroughly and regularly monstered the opposition that it caused a substantia… --- ## [Just finished Final Fantasy V for the first time, looking for more old school JRPGs to play now...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-final-fantasy-v-for-the-first-time-looking-for-more-old-school-jrpgs-to-play-now/632793)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-final-fantasy-v-for-the-first-time-looking-for-more-old-school-jrpgs-to-play-now/632793 "2012-08-28T00:10:30Z")
So, I just finished playing through Final Fantasy V for the very first time, and it ended up being just “OK”. The Job/Ability system was pretty complex and I’m definitely glad I used a walkthrough to get the most out of … --- ## [rain shortened baseball game - rules for deteriming final score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rain-shortened-baseball-game-rules-for-deteriming-final-score/632812)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rain-shortened-baseball-game-rules-for-deteriming-final-score/632812 "2012-08-27T19:08:52Z")
Sox are the home team. Raining throughout the game. Mariners take the lead 3-2 in the 5th inning. Bottom of the 7th, Sox score two runs to make the score 4-3 but the rain comes much harder and before the inning is ov… --- ## [Should I (a PC gamer) get a controller? And if so, which one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-a-pc-gamer-get-a-controller-and-if-so-which-one/628315)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-a-pc-gamer-get-a-controller-and-if-so-which-one/628315 "2012-08-27T14:30:39Z")
I look to the experts for advice. I’m a low-to-medium gamer; I tend to get really into a few games but am not very catholic in my tastes. My favorite genre is FPS / Action by far, though semi-hybrid FPS/RPGs STALKER and… --- ## [GW2 finally has a release date!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gw2-finally-has-a-release-date/626592)
**Author:** [@Feyrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feyrat)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gw2-finally-has-a-release-date/626592 "2012-08-27T13:11:57Z")
Last BWE is July 20. Release is August 28! Man, I am SO ready for this game to be out and available to play when I want, instead of having to drool between BWEs! --- ## [Reaper Bones Kickstarter - Holy Crap!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaper-bones-kickstarter-holy-crap/632284)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaper-bones-kickstarter-holy-crap/632284 "2012-08-27T12:55:14Z")
For the other RPGers who indulge in miniature painting : Have you seen the Reaper Kickstarter for their Bones line? The Bones line was introduced earlier this year, produced with a light polymer that is durable and acce… --- ## [Counterstrike: global offensive to feature console vs PC cross-platform play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterstrike-global-offensive-to-feature-console-vs-pc-cross-platform-play/605224)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterstrike-global-offensive-to-feature-console-vs-pc-cross-platform-play/605224 "2012-08-27T03:17:25Z")
Oh glorious news my friend. Counterstrike: Global offensive will allow crossplatform PC/PS3 play. Valve has already worked steamworks and crossplatform play into Portal 2, which is interesting. But you can’t shoot each… --- ## [2012 PGA Championship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-pga-championship/631112)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-pga-championship/631112 "2012-08-26T23:16:36Z")
What the hell kind of board is this? No thread for the PGA, but active threads on team handball? I didn’t know it was even played in the US. Anyway, Tiger has been averaging over 29 putts per round this year, but yest… --- ## [USGA Open (Golf) Entries Historical Stats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usga-open-golf-entries-historical-stats/632761)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usga-open-golf-entries-historical-stats/632761 "2012-08-26T23:13:20Z")
The PGA thread has meandered off topic, and my last post in it gave a few stats that I copied from a TV show about the US Open, concerning the growth in the number of entries over the years. I mentioned that I was havin… --- ## [Madden 13 goes on sale this Tuesday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-13-goes-on-sale-this-tuesday/632738)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-13-goes-on-sale-this-tuesday/632738 "2012-08-26T18:43:59Z")
Madden 13 goes on sale at midnight this Tuesday morning. I might go pick it up at midnight - definitely no later than lunchtime on Tuesday. Who else plans to get it right away? What store has the best deals? --- ## [Sleeping Dogs. Anyone else playing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-dogs-anyone-else-playing-this/632568)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-dogs-anyone-else-playing-this/632568 "2012-08-26T17:54:05Z")
I picked this up tonight based on the glowing reviews I’ve read online. So far, after the first hour I can see why it’s getting so much attention. The combat system is quite fun. The voice acting is top notch (although… --- ## [Help! Watching Barcelona/La Liga Soccer in U.S. this Season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-watching-barcelona-la-liga-soccer-in-u-s-this-season/630770)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-watching-barcelona-la-liga-soccer-in-u-s-this-season/630770 "2012-08-26T17:40:21Z")
Hello! My son the goalkeeper is getting into watching soccer and enjoys Barca. He’s away on a Scouting trip or I would have him do this research :wink: FC Barcelona is playing Real Real Sociedad, apparently on August … --- ## [Help remembering an old arcade game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-an-old-arcade-game/632711)
**Author:** [@Bamboo\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bamboo_Boy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-an-old-arcade-game/632711 "2012-08-26T17:20:53Z")
This is driving me insane. Please help me jog my memory! The game I’m trying to recall the name of was a two player cooperative (or just one player) game, mid 1980’s arcade (pumping quarters) futuristic tank game. It ha… --- ## [NFL player Dez Bryant needs a babysitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-player-dez-bryant-needs-a-babysitter/632730)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-player-dez-bryant-needs-a-babysitter/632730 "2012-08-26T17:06:20Z")
Dez Bryant, WR Dallas Cowboys, will probably make more money in a year then I will in my lifetime. Yet, he needs a babysitter. Story --- ## [What Olympic events could men and women compete together in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-olympic-events-could-men-and-women-compete-together-in/629664)
**Author:** [@Bozuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bozuit)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-olympic-events-could-men-and-women-compete-together-in/629664 "2012-08-26T16:12:53Z")
It seems strange to me that men and women don’t shoot together. Apparently equestrian events are mixed. And of course you can have mixed doubles in various racket sports, but that’s not quite the same. What else could me… --- ## [The Burning Dog Crater -- Raidlist and other fun things for Cataclysm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burning-dog-crater-raidlist-and-other-fun-things-for-cataclysm/563696)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 1004\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burning-dog-crater-raidlist-and-other-fun-things-for-cataclysm/563696 "2012-08-26T15:03:53Z")
Crater, of course, because that bastard Deathwing trashed our inn. Anyway, I felt that we deserved a new thread with a fresh expansion, especially since the raid list we’d established may change a little bit with the th… --- ## [Scrabble with a purely defensive player..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-with-a-purely-defensive-player/621240)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-with-a-purely-defensive-player/621240 "2012-08-26T08:53:47Z")
who closes the board, and, I must add, usually wins to my annoyance. (It’s my brother) Yes, I have seen the "How to cheat w/o cheating at Scrabble vid, but it’s too the point where I cannot stand playing with him. Despe… --- ## [Band Name Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name-game/632399)
**Author:** [@Swords\_to\_Plowshares](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swords_to_Plowshares)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name-game/632399 "2012-08-26T01:48:53Z")
I came up with a game (that’s probably been invented before) where you try to concatenate band names to make the longest string possible. For example - I came up with Soul Wax Tailor Swift, which is a combination of So… --- ## [Need for Speed pro street](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-for-speed-pro-street/632659)
**Author:** [@johny1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johny1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-for-speed-pro-street/632659 "2012-08-26T00:15:06Z")
Hello everyone I am john. I am started this topic because I am very big fan of racing games I love to play games on PS3 in my weekends. But I only have need for speed pro street. I don’t know name of other games. So guy… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=333) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=335)