# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=367 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 368 --- ## [2012 Early NFL Draft Thread - Speculation, Draft Order, Andrew Luck, Mock Drafts Etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-early-nfl-draft-thread-speculation-draft-order-andrew-luck-mock-drafts-etc/606988)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-early-nfl-draft-thread-speculation-draft-order-andrew-luck-mock-drafts-etc/606988 "2012-02-10T01:58:25Z")
Well, it’s about the time of year that 65% of the teams in the NFL are starting to really think about next year and the first step in that is projecting your team’s eventual draft position, which college prospects will p… --- ## [Uncharted 3: Play or Trade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncharted-3-play-or-trade/612235)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncharted-3-play-or-trade/612235 "2012-02-10T01:21:01Z")
I hit big on the Super Bowl, so I got myself a little gift – I replaced my old, yellow-light-of-death’d PS3 with a shiny new one. At the store, my choice was a PS3 with no game included or an Uncharted 3 bundle PS3, both… --- ## [Fabio Capello quits as England manager](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabio-capello-quits-as-england-manager/612231)
**Author:** [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabio-capello-quits-as-england-manager/612231 "2012-02-10T00:29:37Z")
Inevitable, really. You can’t go so publicly against your bosses, and on such a hot-button subject, without expecting your job to be on the line. So now what? Almost everybody out there seems to want Harry Redknapp…bu… --- ## [I'm stuck in Portal (first one) in test 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-stuck-in-portal-first-one-in-test-15/611279)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-stuck-in-portal-first-one-in-test-15/611279 "2012-02-09T21:44:33Z")
I can’t get past the first challenge in Test Chamber 15, I’ve followed directions like this: to no avail. I still land in the first part of the test chamber. I’ve been stuck for a week, at least. I’ve tried differen… --- ## [Wii Tennis Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-tennis-question/611727)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-tennis-question/611727 "2012-02-09T20:49:44Z")
When I play single player, both of my avatars are my Mii character. I know I can play with me just controller one Mii on my team, and the other is a random CPU Mii, BUT – is it possible for me to control two different M… --- ## [Why the break between the finals & the superbowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-break-between-the-finals-the-superbowl/611138)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-break-between-the-finals-the-superbowl/611138 "2012-02-09T10:45:49Z")
I only noticed this year for some reason that there is a full two weeks between the conference(?) games and the Superbowl. Wondering why that is? In all the other football codes I follow (the four in Australia at least)… --- ## [Help identifying game loaded on windows software in 1990's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-game-loaded-on-windows-software-in-1990s/612170)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-game-loaded-on-windows-software-in-1990s/612170 "2012-02-09T03:51:33Z")
Ok, TM’s, I need your help… I’ve googled without success and am hoping this rings a bell with someone. Microsoft used to have a game that was free but usually didn’t get downloaded with hearts, free cell, or minesweepe… --- ## [Football question (let them score)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question-let-them-score/607297)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question-let-them-score/607297 "2012-02-09T01:37:51Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the stall, baby, stall! thread but it got me thinking about something I’ve always wondered about. Say it’s the final minutes of a game and you’re nursing a small lead. Neither defense has been abl… --- ## [2012 Australian Open](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-australian-open/609647)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-australian-open/609647 "2012-02-09T01:03:41Z")
It’s Monday in Australia, and the first round started a little while ago. Here’s the men’s singles draw and the women’s singles draw. Things are as confusing ever on the women’s side, and for the men Djokovic has to be a… --- ## [Omnibus Super Bowl XLVI Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-super-bowl-xlvi-thread/610425)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-super-bowl-xlvi-thread/610425 "2012-02-08T23:20:40Z")
The New York Giants vs. the New England Patriots in Indianapolis. In case you didn’t hear it for the millionth time, it’s a rematch of the 2007 Super Bowl where the Giants beat the undefeated Patriots. Predictions and … --- ## [Skyrim Mods on Steam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-on-steam/611930)
**Author:** [@Uber\_the\_Goober](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uber_the_Goober)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-on-steam/611930 "2012-02-08T21:15:09Z")
OK so I’ve heard the buzz about being able to get Skyrim mods directly via Steam… So how the hell does that actually work? I’ve been banging my head against a wall here googling things like “skyrim mods via steam” and … --- ## [Go giants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-giants/611866)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-giants/611866 "2012-02-08T17:53:14Z")
\*\*Go G I A N T S \*\* Today the Giants should be able to win. The have a slight advantage on offense I think and an advantage on defense. If Gronk is not 100% this should go well. So in conclusion: \*\*Go G I A N T S \*\* --- ## [Doper runners: distance or time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-runners-distance-or-time/611957)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-runners-distance-or-time/611957 "2012-02-08T16:57:42Z")
When you go for a run, is your intention to run a certain distance (say 10 miles) or for a certain block of time (say 1 hour)? --- ## [NBA:New Jersey Nets or New York Nets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-new-jersey-nets-or-new-york-nets/612044)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-new-jersey-nets-or-new-york-nets/612044 "2012-02-08T03:43:15Z")
I just noticed watching tonight’s Bulls vs Nets game, Nets are sporting “New York” on the front of their jersey. Did they always have “New York” on their jersey or did I miss out on something? --- ## [2011-12 NFL Playoff Prediction Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-12-nfl-playoff-prediction-contest/608312)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-12-nfl-playoff-prediction-contest/608312 "2012-02-08T00:01:44Z")
Last year’s thread I’m just going to paste from there changing the relevant data for this year. This contest has two components. In one component, we make our playoff bracket with who we expect to win each round and ev… --- ## [Tell me about attending a PGA tourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-attending-a-pga-tourney/611988)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-attending-a-pga-tourney/611988 "2012-02-07T21:45:55Z")
I am planning on going to the Memorial in Dublin Ohio this year,my first one ever. Tips on attending golf tournies wanted. Thanks. --- ## [9th Annual SDMB Early Super Bowl Pick Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/608145)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/608145 "2012-02-07T02:51:33Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1: Trillionaire Year 2: Uncommon Sense Year 3: Airman Doors… --- ## [Get this game! Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective for the Iphone/Ipad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-this-game-ghost-trick-phantom-detective-for-the-iphone-ipad/611760)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-this-game-ghost-trick-phantom-detective-for-the-iphone-ipad/611760 "2012-02-07T02:42:19Z")
Get this game. I played it for the DS and absolutely loved it. It has one of my favorite plots in a game and has really unique gameplay. You’re dead. That’s how the game begins. You’ve just died, have no memory of who … --- ## [Anyone else just see Rodgers accuse NYG of taking dives during the playoffs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-just-see-rodgers-accuse-nyg-of-taking-dives-during-the-playoffs/611903)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-just-see-rodgers-accuse-nyg-of-taking-dives-during-the-playoffs/611903 "2012-02-07T00:18:50Z")
I’m watching the pregame on NBC for the SB and Rodgers is a guest commentator. Costas is asking him about the Giants game and Aaron R proceeded to go on for a few minutes about the Giants having alot of “phantom injurie… --- ## [Mathematical description of coordinates for geocache location](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mathematical-description-of-coordinates-for-geocache-location/611830)
**Author:** [@leafad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leafad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mathematical-description-of-coordinates-for-geocache-location/611830 "2012-02-07T00:00:10Z")
A coworker recently showed me a mathematical description of coordinates to a geocache he would like to find. I immediately thought of the SDMB, and since I have been lurking for many years, I thought this would be a goo… --- ## [Football - enlighten a European](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-enlighten-a-european/611882)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-enlighten-a-european/611882 "2012-02-06T23:49:47Z")
I like to watch the occasional (American)football game and I know the rules etc. well enough to enjoy it. One thing puzzles me though and tonight’s (actually mostly tomorrow morning’s - kick off is at ~11:30pm London tim… --- ## [Alan Asked Andy About Apple Apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-asked-andy-about-apple-apps/610153)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-asked-andy-about-apple-apps/610153 "2012-02-06T22:09:53Z")
Alan asked Andy about Apple apps. --- ## [NFL HOF Vote: Really, Curtis Martin???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hof-vote-really-curtis-martin/611820)
**Author:** [@mcgato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcgato)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hof-vote-really-curtis-martin/611820 "2012-02-06T19:32:57Z")
New HOF class for the NFL and Curtis Martin leads it. I’m beyond baffled. Career 4.0 yards per carry. Jim Brown is rolling his eyes. The whole class: Curtis Martin Cortez Kennedy Chris Doleman Willie Roaf Dermon… --- ## [Will the NFL kill the golden goose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-nfl-kill-the-golden-goose/611860)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-nfl-kill-the-golden-goose/611860 "2012-02-06T19:13:42Z")
The NFL has never been more popular. Today’s game will get extremely high ratings. However, there a few things that should be at least a cause for concern. This St. Louis situation could get real ugly. A team losing … --- ## [NY Giants Parade Meetup Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-giants-parade-meetup-thread/611941)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-giants-parade-meetup-thread/611941 "2012-02-06T05:43:26Z")
As those of us with taste knew all along, the Giants are hoisting the Lombardi once again. From what has been announced so far…‎"The ticker-tape parade will begin Tuesday on Broadway at Battery Place at 11 a.m. and cont… --- ## [Super Bowl - What's your box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-whats-your-box/611659)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-whats-your-box/611659 "2012-02-06T00:53:15Z")
I’ve been playing two $20 boxes at the same place for over 20 years. I did win once and came withing 37 seconds of winning twice. This year I have: Pat’s - 0 / Giants 9 and Pat’s - 4 / Giants 6 I am praying for field… --- ## [Has anyone here ever actually been to a Super Bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-actually-been-to-a-super-bowl/611864)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-actually-been-to-a-super-bowl/611864 "2012-02-05T19:04:49Z")
I was in Houston when they had the Super Bowl there in 2004. The festivities downtown that weekend were wicked fun, but I didn’t actually get to go to the game. Tickets were a couple of grand and were pretty hard to get. … --- ## [The Feud: Government by Two Guys with long names \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-government-by-two-guys-with-long-names-game-over/611324)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-government-by-two-guys-with-long-names-game-over/611324 "2012-02-05T15:35:04Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [What does Peyton Manning's future hold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-peyton-mannings-future-hold/611554)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-peyton-mannings-future-hold/611554 "2012-02-05T15:11:13Z")
Peyton has been very quiet about his injury as he doesn’t want to ruin any prospects. It looks pretty clear at this point that Indy is going to let him go and draft Andrew Luck in the first round. What will Peyton do? … --- ## [Is the new HGH player testing going to reduce the size of US football players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-new-hgh-player-testing-going-to-reduce-the-size-of-us-football-players/611714)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-new-hgh-player-testing-going-to-reduce-the-size-of-us-football-players/611714 "2012-02-05T12:10:50Z")
Per this articleHGH testing is slowly coming online and will be in place in a year or so. Is this going to reduce the size of the average football lineman? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=366) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=368)