# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=353 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 354 --- ## [EPL Fantasy Football 2011/2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-fantasy-football-2011-2012/592328)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-fantasy-football-2011-2012/592328 "2012-05-16T11:43:39Z")
It comes around so quickly doesn’t it. The biggest, best and most followed fantasy football\* league on the planet is back. I have renewed the SDMB League on http://fantasy.premierleague.com in an attempt to do better t… --- ## [Diablo 3 is officially on the way to my house!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-is-officially-on-the-way-to-my-house/621718)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-is-officially-on-the-way-to-my-house/621718 "2012-05-15T23:42:54Z")
Just got the email that my special edition has shipped! Pretty pumped. I hope I can put it on both my laptop and desktop. --- ## [Running a YouTube contest for the game I work on :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-youtube-contest-for-the-game-i-work-on/621453)
**Author:** [@Kewk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kewk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-youtube-contest-for-the-game-i-work-on/621453 "2012-05-15T22:48:07Z")
Hey Guys… thought I’d give you all a heads up on this contest we are running. It’s a YouTube video contest and all you have to do is make an awesome video about our game and post it on YouTube :smiley: Winners will get $… --- ## [Explain the differences in AL and NL rules to a casual baseball fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-differences-in-al-and-nl-rules-to-a-casual-baseball-fan/621049)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-differences-in-al-and-nl-rules-to-a-casual-baseball-fan/621049 "2012-05-15T20:35:08Z")
I live in DC and grew up in the area. The Senators left town when I was a toddler, so I never really paid much attention to the game until the Nats came to town. I’m a casual fan, I go to a few games a year and I read … --- ## [Is there a waiting list for Mafia type games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-waiting-list-for-mafia-type-games/621950)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-waiting-list-for-mafia-type-games/621950 "2012-05-15T12:10:23Z")
I don’t want to interject into any current game, but would love to be included in another game of that nature. If there are recruitment posts, I guess this post is pointless. --- ## [A fun and informative puzzle to work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-and-informative-puzzle-to-work/621877)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-and-informative-puzzle-to-work/621877 "2012-05-15T00:32:32Z")
mini Crostic Puzzle 1045 - Free mini Crostic Puzzle - All-Star Puzzles has a neat message that ought to make the solving worth the time and trouble. It might make for a good motto for SDMB even! --- ## ["What Are There More Of?" Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-there-more-of-game/621861)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-there-more-of-game/621861 "2012-05-14T21:56:51Z")
Simple game. Five items. Rank them from most to least by how many of them there are in the world. No looking up the answers. McDonald’s restaurants Segways synagogues wide-body jets zebras Answer: --- ## [Mass Effect 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-3/621881)
**Author:** [@AvenueB-dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AvenueB-dude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-3/621881 "2012-05-14T15:02:38Z")
Salarian Infiltrator or Sabatoge? I think SI for Cerberus and Reapers is the way to go but maybe Quarian Infiltrator is better for Reapers since they only have one guy with shielding. What do you think? --- ## [Mass Effect 3 DLC question - No spoilers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-3-dlc-question-no-spoilers/621762)
**Author:** [@DeptfordX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeptfordX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-3-dlc-question-no-spoilers/621762 "2012-05-13T21:29:42Z")
Got hold of Mass effect 3 for the 360 yesterday. I am interested in the From Ashes DLC. What i’m wondering is do you have to have a permanent internet connection to use it? My Xbox isn’t usually connected to the intern… --- ## [Soccer: do winners of the English FA Cup qualify directly for the Europa League group stage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-do-winners-of-the-english-fa-cup-qualify-directly-for-the-europa-league-group-stage/621765)
**Author:** [@nudgenudge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nudgenudge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-do-winners-of-the-english-fa-cup-qualify-directly-for-the-europa-league-group-stage/621765 "2012-05-13T15:05:59Z")
(Leaving aside the complication of FA Cup winners potentially also qualifying for Europe via other routes, like Chelsea will if they win the Champions League.) Conflicting info from UEFA compared to the English FA, the … --- ## [Gretzky (& other transcendant greats)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gretzky-other-transcendant-greats/620438)
**Author:** [@Shooby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shooby)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gretzky-other-transcendant-greats/620438 "2012-05-13T07:38:52Z")
A lot of hockey fans seem to agree that Wayne Gretzsky was something special, that he played the game in a way that no on else could really approach. I don’t follow hockey, but I am fascinated by this type of physical b… --- ## [Where is the best place to play online poker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-play-online-poker/621671)
**Author:** [@2sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2sense)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-play-online-poker/621671 "2012-05-13T04:51:44Z")
I am looking for a website that provides fun and reliable play money Texas Hold’em (No Limit). I just uninstalled Party Poker because it wasn’t accounting for my winnings properly (in the last week it has swallowed more … --- ## [minor leaguers on baseball-reference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-leaguers-on-baseball-reference/621719)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-leaguers-on-baseball-reference/621719 "2012-05-13T00:39:14Z")
Is there a way to figure out how long a minor leaguer has been at a level? --- ## [Help identifying this P&P game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-this-p-p-game/621547)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-this-p-p-game/621547 "2012-05-11T21:13:47Z")
It was a fantasy game with a combat system gave every weapon its own hit chart that cross referenced armor type. So different weapons had different effects against different types of armor. And it wasn’t just “blunt we… --- ## [Chess: Zombywoof v Glee spectator comments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-zombywoof-v-glee-spectator-comments/615261)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-zombywoof-v-glee-spectator-comments/615261 "2012-05-11T20:06:08Z")
This is a companion thread to the actual chess training game between Zombywoof (White) and Glee. Analysis, questions and comments on the game are all welcome! --- ## [Most sincere apology by athlete caught cheating on spouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sincere-apology-by-athlete-caught-cheating-on-spouse/619808)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sincere-apology-by-athlete-caught-cheating-on-spouse/619808 "2012-05-11T17:26:29Z")
I must say, I actually feel bad for Chien Ming Wang. I have no idea if he’s a douche or whether he has any other skeletons in his closet, but his apology came off as refreshingly sincere: Any other candidates? --- ## [Mayweather/Cotto: Any predictions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayweather-cotto-any-predictions/620898)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayweather-cotto-any-predictions/620898 "2012-05-11T00:13:35Z")
The oddsmakers favor Mayweather, that’s no surprise. But apparently they’re having no problem finding people to bet on Cotto. I don’t see any reason why Cotto wouldn’t provide another lackluster performance, or why Maywe… --- ## [What would your strategy be in a real-life Hunger Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-strategy-be-in-a-real-life-hunger-game/619701)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-strategy-be-in-a-real-life-hunger-game/619701 "2012-05-10T20:17:00Z")
No spoilers beyond the first few pages of the first book, but here’s the setup: you and 23 other people ranging from age 12-18 are selected by lottery to fight to the death. Notice of your participation is only given abo… --- ## [Song lyric game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-game/621167)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-game/621167 "2012-05-10T11:25:36Z")
Rules are simple. Individual posts lyric. Another individual guesses the song. He who guesses the correct song goes next. Google is discouraged. Perhaps this should go in Cafe Society. I couldn’t decide whic… --- ## [Origins Game Fair - Event Registration is Live!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-game-fair-event-registration-is-live/621292)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-game-fair-event-registration-is-live/621292 "2012-05-10T05:43:57Z")
Any other Board-folk attending this year? I got into registration as soon as they opened up, and still ended up having two of my choices sold out… --- ## [Ryan Leaf Arrested on Felony Charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryan-leaf-arrested-on-felony-charges/617354)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryan-leaf-arrested-on-felony-charges/617354 "2012-05-09T00:40:46Z")
“Leaf was booked on felony charges of burglary of a residence and criminal possession of dangerous drugs” http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/nfl-quarterback-ryan-leaf-arrested-montana-16043380#.T3aPoLK2nuU This is … --- ## [We have openings in our Out Of The Park Baseball league. Want to join?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-openings-in-our-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/621178)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-openings-in-our-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/621178 "2012-05-08T18:34:07Z")
The Unofficial SDMB Out of the Park Baseball League currently has an openings for two new owners. For those of you who don’t know, OOTP is a baseball simulation game that puts you in the owner’s/General Manager’s seat. … --- ## [Civ 5 expansion pack announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-5-expansion-pack-announced/613408)
**Author:** [@ColdPhoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ColdPhoenix)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-5-expansion-pack-announced/613408 "2012-05-08T16:34:42Z")
This took a while and I’m quite surprised it’s here as I thought they’d moved to the DLC route at the expense of expansions. http://www.2kgames.com/blog/civilization-v-expansion-pack-announced It includes: Religion R… --- ## [Kiteboarding to replace windsurfing at 2016 Rio Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiteboarding-to-replace-windsurfing-at-2016-rio-olympics/621212)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiteboarding-to-replace-windsurfing-at-2016-rio-olympics/621212 "2012-05-08T15:14:03Z")
My first thought is wtf? I didn’t even realise kiteboarding was a competitive sport. Can anyone tell me how this works - do they race against each other, or is this one of those “sports” that is judged on tricks/jumps… --- ## [How did they find the Galaga glitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-they-find-the-galaga-glitch/620987)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-they-find-the-galaga-glitch/620987 "2012-05-07T23:07:27Z")
The one where the enemies stop shooting if you let the two leftmost bees attack for awhile without killing them. It seems that would be an unlikely glitch to discover by accident. --- ## [What do I need to play Magic the Gathering with my kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-play-magic-the-gathering-with-my-kid/618311)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-play-magic-the-gathering-with-my-kid/618311 "2012-05-07T21:02:37Z")
I go to Target and I see these “starter packs” (or words to that effect) with sixty cards. Is this enough for one person to play, or is it enough for two to play? --- ## [Myth & Magic Kickstarter (A AD&D 2nd edition retroclone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myth-magic-kickstarter-a-ad-d-2nd-edition-retroclone/621133)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myth-magic-kickstarter-a-ad-d-2nd-edition-retroclone/621133 "2012-05-07T18:27:31Z")
This may be of interest, knowing that there are some old school role-players on the Straight Dope. From the Kickstarter site: They have a player preview on their site for those who are interested; you have to register… --- ## [Question for London-familiar Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-london-familiar-dopers/619333)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-london-familiar-dopers/619333 "2012-05-07T16:54:38Z")
We’re going to be in London in a few weeks, and I thought it would be fun to see a football match while we’re there. I don’t particularly care what team we see, and didn’t even necessarily care that it be Premier League… --- ## [Head Coach in professional sports who never was an active athlete himself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-coach-in-professional-sports-who-never-was-an-active-athlete-himself/620112)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-coach-in-professional-sports-who-never-was-an-active-athlete-himself/620112 "2012-05-06T23:50:38Z")
Many athletes who have had very undistinguished active playing careers move on to become successful coaches in their sports on the highest level. Up until recently, there was a team manager in the highest division of pr… --- ## [Please help ID this PC game...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-id-this-pc-game/621008)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-id-this-pc-game/621008 "2012-05-06T23:19:38Z")
A friend wanted me to ask about a game that is at least 10 years old and has four characters you can play, two female, two male. You play separate stories for each. There is a female with psionic abilities, and another o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=352) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=354)