# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=344 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 345 --- ## [Chipper Jones - 1st Ballot HOF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chipper-jones-1st-ballot-hof/627896)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chipper-jones-1st-ballot-hof/627896 "2012-07-12T02:20:17Z")
Joe Buck thinks so. I don’t know. He won’t have the flashy, all-important (to the writers, anyway) milestone numbers. No 3000 hits, no 500 HRs. He will have a career BA over .300 and he’s already over 1500 RBI. He o… --- ## [The Aristocrats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aristocrats/627914)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aristocrats/627914 "2012-07-12T00:45:36Z")
A man walks into a talent agent’s office with his wife, children, and pets. He wants the talent agent to see his family act. The talent agent says no, he doesn’t want to represent family acts. The man pleads with him for… --- ## [Something Fishy in the State of Illinois](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-fishy-in-the-state-of-illinois/627788)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-fishy-in-the-state-of-illinois/627788 "2012-07-11T21:50:33Z")
Former fishing guide and professional bass angler Larry Coleman landed what appeared to be a 1-pound 7-ounce walleye, winning $100 in the Kankekee River Fishing Derby. It was later discovered that the fish contained lead… --- ## [Stay classless, Kansas City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stay-classless-kansas-city/627752)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stay-classless-kansas-city/627752 "2012-07-11T15:10:11Z")
Booing Cano in the home run derby… With the guy’s dad pitching to him. Disgraceful. Nice example for the kids of KC. --- ## [Norman Sas, Dead at 87](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norman-sas-dead-at-87/627785)
**Author:** [@ScarletNumber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScarletNumber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norman-sas-dead-at-87/627785 "2012-07-11T04:36:26Z")
Who is Mr Sas? He invented Electric Football. Don’t forget what was said in the Ken Burns documentary on the game: Electric football is a metaphor for America: always shaking, always noisy, never really knowing where … --- ## [hit by pitch in a home run derby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-by-pitch-in-a-home-run-derby/627811)
**Author:** [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-by-pitch-in-a-home-run-derby/627811 "2012-07-11T00:25:14Z")
Be warned - this is a silly question born of idle curiosity. I was offhandedly watching the MLB Home Run Derby on TV last night, and I noticed a batter taking several pitches in a row while crowding the plate a bit. Th… --- ## [Post 2 true and 1 false thing about yourself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-2-true-and-1-false-thing-about-yourself/626536)
**Author:** [@oreally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oreally)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-2-true-and-1-false-thing-about-yourself/626536 "2012-07-10T21:49:35Z")
I saw this done elsewhere, was kinda fun, thought worth a try. Post 2 true and 1 false thing about yourself and the others try to guess the lie. They don’t have to be “dramatic” things, but if you have something intere… --- ## [So a realistic game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-realistic-game/627797)
**Author:** [@Shosy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shosy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-realistic-game/627797 "2012-07-10T21:17:39Z")
Lets say we took a realistic scenario, a B-17 tail gunner, and made it into a video game (yes taking into account ammunition expenditure, etc) would any one actually like it? I’m thinking of when they change the rate of… --- ## [Where's SenorBeef Been?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-senorbeef-been/627465)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-senorbeef-been/627465 "2012-07-10T16:16:07Z")
I’ve noticed that \*\*SenorBeef \*\*seems to be absent from the boards for what seems like a long time. I’m posting it here because he seems to frequent this forum most frequently. So anyone know if he’s all right? Anyone k… --- ## [Does any video game have this? (progressive marksmanship)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-any-video-game-have-this-progressive-marksmanship/627725)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-any-video-game-have-this-progressive-marksmanship/627725 "2012-07-10T01:26:46Z")
A way of duplicating in videogames the increase in aiming stats you’d have in an RPG. Instead of the usual crosshairs, your onscreen aim marker is a circle, and your shot will land in a random point inside that circle. W… --- ## [Are games ever going to have photorealistic graphics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-games-ever-going-to-have-photorealistic-graphics/626921)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-games-ever-going-to-have-photorealistic-graphics/626921 "2012-07-09T23:58:51Z")
There are some games which come close (e.g.: Skyrim photorealistic graphics mod mod Realistic Hope ENB V2 - YouTube and Crysis Photoreal - Best Graphic mod ever seen?? - YouTube and http://www.videogamesblogger.com/wp… --- ## [The White Sox announcers are the worst I have ever heard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-white-sox-announcers-are-the-worst-i-have-ever-heard/626166)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-white-sox-announcers-are-the-worst-i-have-ever-heard/626166 "2012-07-09T21:54:56Z")
What the hell is up with this “he gon” crap? Are you in New Orleans? No. The south? No. You’re in Chicago…talk like it. I am a Brewers fan, so I’ve never heard them until just now, so unless I am missing something (and … --- ## [Where should I get Lords of the Realm 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-get-lords-of-the-realm-2/627628)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-get-lords-of-the-realm-2/627628 "2012-07-09T20:30:17Z")
GreenBoy, only eight, thinks the game sounds fun. But, my last computer died without me being able to recover the HD. Free is great, this game is so old I’m sure I can find it somewhere that considers it abandonware. Bu… --- ## [Zelda virgin here - Which "Ocarina of Time" port should I play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelda-virgin-here-which-ocarina-of-time-port-should-i-play/627053)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelda-virgin-here-which-ocarina-of-time-port-should-i-play/627053 "2012-07-09T19:53:04Z")
I’ve seen and read numerous raves along the lines of “Ocarina of Time” is not only the best Zelda game, but one of the best video games of all time. The consensus seems to be that although the graphics are dated by 2012 … --- ## [Celebrities who participated in the Olympic Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-participated-in-the-olympic-games/627349)
**Author:** [@Capi1978](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capi1978)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-participated-in-the-olympic-games/627349 "2012-07-09T19:49:21Z")
Which people who have become famous in other fields participated in the Olympic Games? I know of General Patton who competed in the modern pentathlon 1912 and King Olav of Norway who had won a gold medal in Sailing 1928 … --- ## [Baseball Swing Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-swing-question/627322)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-swing-question/627322 "2012-07-09T18:51:30Z")
Watching films from the 1950’s-1960’s, as compared to today, it appears as though swings have changed in one regard. Today, it’s very common for a hitter to release his upper hand as he follows through with his swing. … --- ## [Why is it rare for quality starting pitchers to complete games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-rare-for-quality-starting-pitchers-to-complete-games/627557)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-rare-for-quality-starting-pitchers-to-complete-games/627557 "2012-07-09T16:59:27Z")
I’m younger than 40. I remember when I was a kid, even in Major League Baseball, that a starter didn’t get taken out unless he struggled or needed to be pinched hit for in a crucial situation. Today, unless there’s a p… --- ## [Pikmin 2 for the Wii. (Need help!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pikmin-2-for-the-wii-need-help/627600)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pikmin-2-for-the-wii-need-help/627600 "2012-07-09T15:50:23Z")
I’m trying to reach the Toxic Toadstool in the White Flower Garden, but I can’t throw my pikman up that high. How do you get this treasure? --- ## [Patriotism and baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patriotism-and-baseball/627583)
**Author:** [@denquixote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/denquixote)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patriotism-and-baseball/627583 "2012-07-09T14:48:04Z")
Three or so days ago I started a thread wondering who was the last major league baseball player to serve the “normal” two year hitch on active duty in any of the Armed Forces. Noone has notified me of any baseball playe… --- ## [Other Sports forums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-sports-forums/627411)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-sports-forums/627411 "2012-07-09T12:55:49Z")
Does anyone know any other forums which focus on any of the following sports. \[ul\] \[li\]Athletics\[/li\]\[li\]Swimming\[/li\]\[li\]Basketball\[/li\]\[li\]Rugby\[/li\]\[li\]American Football\[/li\]\[li\]Gymnastics\[/li\]\[/ul\] --- ## [Are there any Rare-alike 3D platformers anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rare-alike-3d-platformers-anymore/626217)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rare-alike-3d-platformers-anymore/626217 "2012-07-07T19:19:53Z")
You know the kind. The platformers like Banjo-Kazooie or Donkey Kong 64. The kind where there are 100 (or so) pointless minor objects (like notes) in every level, and then some smaller number of “important” objects (like… --- ## [Welcome to the Miami Heat, Ray Allen!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-miami-heat-ray-allen/627491)
**Author:** [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-miami-heat-ray-allen/627491 "2012-07-07T17:42:36Z")
Ray Allen Joins Miami Heat How many Heat haters’ heads are exploding right now? :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Very Simple Chess Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-simple-chess-question/627492)
**Author:** [@DaveBfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveBfd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-simple-chess-question/627492 "2012-07-07T11:57:08Z")
Our game has gone like this: nf3 nf6 d4 d5 h3 What is the purpose of h3 in this situation? I cant figure it out. I am black. --- ## [If you were a game, what would it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-game-what-would-it-be/626567)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-game-what-would-it-be/626567 "2012-07-07T09:20:06Z")
Years ago I thought I would have been Myst. Except we got it and I couldn’t get into it. Now I know I’m more like Black Jack. slap slap DONE (“Let’s do it again!”) What game best describes you? --- ## [Why are the umps so concerned with keeping home plate spotless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-umps-so-concerned-with-keeping-home-plate-spotless/627327)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-umps-so-concerned-with-keeping-home-plate-spotless/627327 "2012-07-06T22:01:26Z")
I didn’t grow up playing or watching baseball much–it’s an interest that I’ve developed as I’ve gotten older and come to appreciate the history and the simple, pastoral (as a friend of mine loves to say) pleasure of a da… --- ## [Anyone playing Fallen Earth (MMO)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-fallen-earth-mmo/623373)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-fallen-earth-mmo/623373 "2012-07-06T20:34:09Z")
I just started this game yesterday, and I’m liking it so far. It’s an MMO set in a post-apocalyptic Arizona that seems kind of Fallout-ish. Anyone else playing? Any tips? My character’s name is Adlai Grey. --- ## [Good small / quick computer strategy games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-small-quick-computer-strategy-games/626864)
**Author:** [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-small-quick-computer-strategy-games/626864 "2012-07-06T15:17:49Z")
Does anybody have recommendations for games in this genre. I could use a new one. I prefer games with fully understood rules, that take \< 30 mins, as opposed to more grand strategy games like civilization. My favorites… --- ## [Hell hath gone Green......SDMB Poker, 2nd Qtr., 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-hath-gone-green-sdmb-poker-2nd-qtr-2012/617712)
**Author:** [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-hath-gone-green-sdmb-poker-2nd-qtr-2012/617712 "2012-07-06T14:48:14Z")
This is the “official” SDMB thread for 2nd quarter, 2012 at PokerStars. Here is last quarter’s thread, where Green Hell pretty much approached the Carnot Limit in his few appearances last quarter, making the most of tho… --- ## [BejeweLed Blitz on ipad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bejeweled-blitz-on-ipad/627369)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bejeweled-blitz-on-ipad/627369 "2012-07-06T03:01:02Z")
I have just started playing this game. I found it in Microsoft apps as a free app, and didn’t do much with it until a few months ago. Apparently this game is very big on FB. Like the out of touch doofus that I am, I d… --- ## [Domino software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domino-software/627355)
**Author:** [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domino-software/627355 "2012-07-05T22:17:23Z")
I need to sharpen my Dominoes skills. Is anyone familiar with any Dominoes software? Or even online games? Everything I’ve found for the iPad and/or PC has sucked. Something with a configurable ruleset would be nice. Th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=343) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=345)