# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=352 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 353 --- ## [Soccer timing - the clock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-timing-the-clock/622499)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-timing-the-clock/622499 "2012-05-23T09:54:41Z")
Why, in soccer, does the clock count up from 0 instead of down from 45 (or 90)? --- ## [BejewElec blitz on ipad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bejewelec-blitz-on-ipad/622809)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bejewelec-blitz-on-ipad/622809 "2012-05-23T08:50:12Z")
Is there a way to cheat on the iPad as you can on other devices? I am probably the last person in the world to discover BB, and since I won’t play on facebook, I don’t benefit from using all the “power ups” (excuse me … --- ## [What is up with Baylor University's athletic programs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-baylor-universitys-athletic-programs/621506)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-up-with-baylor-universitys-athletic-programs/621506 "2012-05-23T03:42:36Z")
The NCAA record for most wins in a single season of the four major sports (football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball) is currently held by the University of Texas, set in the 2003-2004 season, with of W/L recor… --- ## [Why don't we see more upward market segmentation by price in games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-we-see-more-upward-market-segmentation-by-price-in-games/622679)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-we-see-more-upward-market-segmentation-by-price-in-games/622679 "2012-05-23T03:21:16Z")
When a big game comes out, there’s often a big rush to get it. Diablo 3 is the latest example. Its servers were insufficient because it didn’t make sense to get enough servers for the initial rush (when nearly all player… --- ## [Let's make a haiku/containing the name of the/previous poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-haiku-containing-the-name-of-the-previous-poster/622596)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-haiku-containing-the-name-of-the-previous-poster/622596 "2012-05-23T00:39:43Z")
I don’t expect to See a post in this game thread By Cecil Adams --- ## [Your Death Pool Virginity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-death-pool-virginity/622524)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-death-pool-virginity/622524 "2012-05-22T23:16:06Z")
In this post I had the sudden curiosity if anybody who has ever played The Celebrity Death Pool \ (for the record, I have not but I have posted in some of the threads) can recall whose death got them their f… --- ## [New Boticelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-boticelli/621169)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 297\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-boticelli/621169 "2012-05-22T01:55:40Z")
Your letter is M --- ## [How can I get into football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-into-football/622610)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-into-football/622610 "2012-05-21T18:50:07Z")
By which I mean the kind played with the round ball and goalies, not the ovoid ball and goalposts–I’ve no interest in that one at all. When I was in Russia, football was one of the things I’d watch when it was on. I di… --- ## [Could OSHA (USA) Wind Up Regulating Football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-osha-usa-wind-up-regulating-football/622637)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-osha-usa-wind-up-regulating-football/622637 "2012-05-21T18:26:19Z")
American football is a game that has become increasingly dangerous-it has been found that ex-players begin to show signs of brain damage (from concussions) soon after they retire. I read of a Boston forensic doctor who … --- ## [RPG/Board Wargame Players: Where Do You Meet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rpg-board-wargame-players-where-do-you-meet/622453)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rpg-board-wargame-players-where-do-you-meet/622453 "2012-05-21T03:19:28Z")
Where do you meet your partners to play (pen and paper based) RPGs or board wargames? Do you meet them at your hobby store or just get other friends into the hobby. --- ## [Latest NCAA conference re-alignment rumors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-ncaa-conference-re-alignment-rumors/621305)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-ncaa-conference-re-alignment-rumors/621305 "2012-05-21T02:22:23Z")
With the recent moves in the Conference USA and WAC, conference realignment is not ending anytime soon. Here’s a decent summary of the moves over the past couple of years: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/… --- ## [Humor me. Play a little game. Give me a single digit number (0-9)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humor-me-play-a-little-game-give-me-a-single-digit-number-0-9/622471)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humor-me-play-a-little-game-give-me-a-single-digit-number-0-9/622471 "2012-05-20T19:34:52Z")
As soon as we have the right number of digits, I’ll explain the game. --- ## [Why is US media suddenly covering Euro soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-us-media-suddenly-covering-euro-soccer/622476)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-us-media-suddenly-covering-euro-soccer/622476 "2012-05-20T19:20:19Z")
Any reason for the sudden change? I am not complaining about it. They used to give it a little coverage but now there is a lot more. --- ## [Is there a name for this type of RPG player?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-type-of-rpg-player/619806)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-type-of-rpg-player/619806 "2012-05-19T19:52:48Z")
The player who will inevitably have his character do the stupidest, most harmful thing possible in any critical juncture. Not because the player is deliberately trying to sabotage the action or to be a wiseass, but becau… --- ## [Most consecutive NBA first round playoff losses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-consecutive-nba-first-round-playoff-losses/622387)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-consecutive-nba-first-round-playoff-losses/622387 "2012-05-19T03:26:37Z")
My sucky Knicks have the record for most consecutive playoff games lost but try as I might, I can’t find which team was the worst of the best the most years in a row. That is which team has made the playoffs and then eli… --- ## [Difference between WoW and Diablo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-wow-and-diablo/622032)
**Author:** [@With\_Rye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/With_Rye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-wow-and-diablo/622032 "2012-05-19T00:26:01Z")
I’ve played World of Warcraft but not Diablo and I’m wondering what the essential differences are. Skimming the Diablo site, the skills and magic and weapons, etc. all seem familiar. I’ve heard Diablo described as hack-a… --- ## [If I told you Final Fantasy 8 was better than 7...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-told-you-final-fantasy-8-was-better-than-7/622010)
**Author:** [@punch\_line\_loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/punch_line_loser)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-told-you-final-fantasy-8-was-better-than-7/622010 "2012-05-18T23:53:52Z")
… which circle of Hell will they send me to? It has to do with timing, for sure - 8 was the first one I beat entirely by myself as I had just become old enough to be VG-autonomous. But at this point I feel as though I k… --- ## [What was the name of this cool Battleship-like game I had in the early 1960's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-this-cool-battleship-like-game-i-had-in-the-early-1960s/622340)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-this-cool-battleship-like-game-i-had-in-the-early-1960s/622340 "2012-05-18T23:45:15Z")
Since Battleship is all in the news right now. I had this cool game. I’m thinking about 1962. Twelve years old sounds right. It wasn’t Battleship, though, it was a Destroyer/Submarine game that was played like Battleshi… --- ## [It's........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its/622358)
**Author:** [@Wargamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wargamer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its/622358 "2012-05-18T23:27:14Z")
Bank. --- ## [I'm playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-playing-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-again/621517)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-playing-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-again/621517 "2012-05-18T22:42:12Z")
At least the PS3 has compatibility with PS1 games, I don’t even know where my PS1 is anymore. I recently replaced my Nintendo DS cause the shoulder buttons broke because I was playing it too much. The first games I rep… --- ## [Bunting against the shift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bunting-against-the-shift/622236)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bunting-against-the-shift/622236 "2012-05-18T18:38:53Z")
David Ortiz laid down a nice bunt the other night when he was the lead off batter one inning. With the defense in the shift, he could have walked to first base and still beaten the throw. Is that the correct move for a… --- ## [Teams sharing a facility -- playoff edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-sharing-a-facility-playoff-edition/619054)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-sharing-a-facility-playoff-edition/619054 "2012-05-18T17:54:15Z")
Well, it’s official. If the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) can hold on long enough, we will have three teams (the Kings, along with NBA’s Lakers and Clippers) in the playoffs at the same time and sharing the same home facility.… --- ## [English Premier League 2011/12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2011-12/586184)
**Author:** [@sheepishsmile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheepishsmile)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2011-12/586184 "2012-05-18T17:36:03Z")
The fixture is set and transfer window is open. Lets discuss about your favorite teams, players, managers and EPL in general… You van view the fixtures at http://news.bbc.co.uk/mobile/bbc\_sport/football/competition/100… --- ## [Any buzz on Legend of Grimrock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-buzz-on-legend-of-grimrock/617279)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-buzz-on-legend-of-grimrock/617279 "2012-05-17T21:56:58Z")
“Old-school dungeon crawling game inspired by Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder and Ultima Underworld.” Apparently will be distributed via GoG. Mentioned it because I liked the first reference and I’ve seen the latter… --- ## [Played a 5th edition game of Warhammer 40k recently...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-a-5th-edition-game-of-warhammer-40k-recently/622186)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-a-5th-edition-game-of-warhammer-40k-recently/622186 "2012-05-17T19:35:39Z")
A few years ago I collected an Imperial Guard Army. One big move (and many lost/broken models later) I still had my Guard army. My best friend collected Necrons, and last year bought some $5000.00 gaming table. Aside fro… --- ## [Super Monday Night Combat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-monday-night-combat/621221)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-monday-night-combat/621221 "2012-05-17T15:20:07Z")
It’s a free to play third person shooter on Steam. It’s class based with classes that heavily resemble the classes you find in Team Fortress 2. It has heavy weapons guy, engineer, spy, medic, sniper and medic counterpart… --- ## [What's your Diablo 3 BattleTag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-diablo-3-battletag/621859)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-diablo-3-battletag/621859 "2012-05-17T04:21:39Z")
I feel dumb just typing the word BattleTag™ but there it is. I thought it would be cool to start a thread where dopers could list their Diablo 3 BattleTag, if they are up for gaming with others. Please feel free to add … --- ## [Dan Le batard is Highly Questionable.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-le-batard-is-highly-questionable/598604)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-le-batard-is-highly-questionable/598604 "2012-05-16T19:35:47Z")
Since it’s a sports talk show It seems a bit more appropriate here, but I could be wrong about that. I have a couple days off from work, So I have been watching this show. It is one of the most interesting shows ESPN ha… --- ## [Tommie Frazier and others snubbed for the College Football HOF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommie-frazier-and-others-snubbed-for-the-college-football-hof/622118)
**Author:** [@Nauplius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nauplius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommie-frazier-and-others-snubbed-for-the-college-football-hof/622118 "2012-05-16T18:46:19Z")
I really don’t know what goes on when deciding who gets inducted and who doesn’t but how can anyone not include the likes of: Tommie Frazier Derrick Thomas “Rocket” Ismail Orlando Pace :smack: --- ## [Trouble connecting Xbox to Xbox Live on FiOS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-connecting-xbox-to-xbox-live-on-fios/620469)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-connecting-xbox-to-xbox-live-on-fios/620469 "2012-05-16T17:43:47Z")
I am unable to connect my Xbox (well, my 13-year-old son’s Xbox) to Xbox Live with a wireless configuration, although am successful using an Ethernet cable. I am thinking there is a firewall issue somewhere along the lin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=351) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=353)