# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=368 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 369 --- ## [So what's the big deal with Half-Life (2)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-big-deal-with-half-life-2/611208)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-big-deal-with-half-life-2/611208 "2012-02-05T09:01:04Z")
I never played HL but HL2 and the associated “chapters” were part of the Orange Box and I got around to playing the much acclaimed HL2. It’s… okay? So far I have… – Ran across some roofs and escaped to a lab – “We’ll… --- ## [2011-2012 NFL coach of the year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-2012-nfl-coach-of-the-year/605187)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-2012-nfl-coach-of-the-year/605187 "2012-02-05T01:09:08Z")
Not too early to speculate. I’d give it to Mike McCarthy as he is in my opinion hands down the best coach in the NFL. It will be stated though that with that much talent it may be hard to screw up this team. So, is th… --- ## [Does anyone else have an aversion to MMORPGs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-have-an-aversion-to-mmorpgs/611456)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-have-an-aversion-to-mmorpgs/611456 "2012-02-04T22:44:52Z")
I know that Yahtzeehates them, but they seem to be pretty popular (I mean, the whole of south Korea plays WOW for a start). I’ve played WOW and WAR and tried out Rift, Star Trek Online and Guild Wars, but on the whole MM… --- ## [The Designated Hitter: Abomination in the eyes of God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-designated-hitter-abomination-in-the-eyes-of-god/611247)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-designated-hitter-abomination-in-the-eyes-of-god/611247 "2012-02-04T20:50:04Z")
You may be a pitcher, but you still need to be able to hit. Discuss, but don’t disagree with me because the DH is really that bad. :wink: --- ## [Little Big Adventure AKA Relentless complaint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-adventure-aka-relentless-complaint/611775)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-adventure-aka-relentless-complaint/611775 "2012-02-04T18:56:01Z")
The game itself is pretty decent. I wish it was a little easier to aim. Unfortunately for some reason they recently added this gameplay element that makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Since it’s a fairly recent add… --- ## [texas holdem probability question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-probability-question/611723)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-probability-question/611723 "2012-02-04T15:52:36Z")
I don’t under stand why this question is so hard. Me and my opponent go all in preflop. I have the ace of hearts and the king of spades. My opponent has the ace of spades and the king of hearts. What is the probabili… --- ## [Another Name That Tune Game: ID Artist and Track by Its Spoken Introduction:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-name-that-tune-game-id-artist-and-track-by-its-spoken-introduction/201020)
**Author:** [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-name-that-tune-game-id-artist-and-track-by-its-spoken-introduction/201020 "2012-02-04T14:37:25Z")
OK. Take one-part Biggirl’sThe “who is she and what is she singing?” game, fold in some of AtomicDog’sA different Name That Tune game, add a dash of capacitor’sTalking parts of songs and sprinkle a little of auntie … --- ## [Cricket- The Spinners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-the-spinners/609496)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-the-spinners/609496 "2012-02-04T11:17:53Z")
In an earlier thread I was opining that it was far harder to find a top notch spinner than a top notch seamer. Off the top of my head I came up with a few names and AK84 volunteered that I had missed a couple, which was … --- ## [Athletes you've seen play live and those you wish you could have watched live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athletes-youve-seen-play-live-and-those-you-wish-you-could-have-watched-live/611602)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athletes-youve-seen-play-live-and-those-you-wish-you-could-have-watched-live/611602 "2012-02-03T23:26:47Z")
There are a few athletes I’m really glad I got to see play live. Cal Ripken Jr. Saw him play on a scorching hot day in California against the then California Angels. It was a Sunday afternoon game, the perfect day game… --- ## [Gaming in Atlanta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-in-atlanta/611497)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-in-atlanta/611497 "2012-02-03T23:17:17Z")
Seem,s I’ve become an Atlantean. or Atlantite. Atlantican? Person of Atlanta. And as a nerdy person of Atlanta, I’m curious as to where gamers hang out. Where can geeks get their hot Shadowrun-on-Pathfinder action? I’ve… --- ## [How can I test the tightness of ski bindings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-test-the-tightness-of-ski-bindings/611571)
**Author:** [@Kingspades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kingspades)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-test-the-tightness-of-ski-bindings/611571 "2012-02-03T19:20:50Z")
Stroll with me if you will back into the mists of antiquity, otherwise known as March 2009. On my second day ever on the ski slopes, I took a curve too fast and wiped out. My ski failed to detach and I tore my left ACL… --- ## [Egypt Football Violence Leaves at least 73 Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egypt-football-violence-leaves-at-least-73-dead/611461)
**Author:** [@coolbyrne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coolbyrne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egypt-football-violence-leaves-at-least-73-dead/611461 "2012-02-03T10:59:21Z")
In a match between Masry and al-Ahly in Port Said, violence erupted after the game, when fans rushed the pitch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16845841 Apparently this was on the Masry Ultras twitter befor… --- ## [iPhone game: Hero Academy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-game-hero-academy/611420)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-game-hero-academy/611420 "2012-02-03T02:15:27Z")
It’s really fun and I’m totally getting addicted! It’s basically a turn based strategy game, but the fun bit is that you don’t have computer players - instead, you challenge other people, and the game is played like Wor… --- ## [So what's your Xbox Live gamertag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-xbox-live-gamertag/611541)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-xbox-live-gamertag/611541 "2012-02-02T20:52:47Z")
And what do you play? With a nod to this thread, which I plan on taking a look at this evening… I am “MyNakedVillainy” and I’ve pretty much settled on MW2. Blackops and MW3 just don’t do it for me, and frankly for the… --- ## [Give Kingdoms of Amalur a shot - demo is live!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-kingdoms-of-amalur-a-shot-demo-is-live/611254)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-kingdoms-of-amalur-a-shot-demo-is-live/611254 "2012-02-02T14:06:04Z")
There’s a new game called Kingdoms of Amalur going on sale Feb 7. However, thre’s a demo, which you can get from the game site or Steam, and it’s a surprise. I thought this would be another cheap Two-Worlds-like dullfest… --- ## [Mafia: The Thrill of the Chase \[Newbie Friendly!\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-thrill-of-the-chase-newbie-friendly/603526)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 1418\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-thrill-of-the-chase-newbie-friendly/603526 "2012-02-02T10:25:55Z")
Hey, everybody, I decided to make a mafia game again! This one should be relatively simple (given past games). Just players, secrets, and my laughable attempts at writing like a Harlequin Romance novelist. For those who … --- ## [Sports Rules You Don't Think Are Necessary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-rules-you-dont-think-are-necessary/610360)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-rules-you-dont-think-are-necessary/610360 "2012-02-02T09:31:46Z")
I’m watching the NFL title game and I’m endlessly confused as to why a “False start” is even a penalty. Why should the offensive lineman NOT be able to flinch or jerk backwards to pull a defensive player offside? I can… --- ## [Remember Mille Bornes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-mille-bornes/610665)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-mille-bornes/610665 "2012-02-02T03:15:45Z")
I used to have this game on my computer many, many years and computers ago. I understand it’s either a French board or card game about a race. Does anyone know where I can either: Download it for cheap or, even better,… --- ## [Skynet is feeling generous: what is the verdict? (Game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skynet-is-feeling-generous-what-is-the-verdict-game/611215)
**Author:** [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skynet-is-feeling-generous-what-is-the-verdict-game/611215 "2012-02-02T02:47:39Z")
Thanks to having watched Terminator:Salvation at 2am I came up with a game. Let’s see if it’s any good! Skynethas become self-aware and has control of all the bombs and missiles and stuff that it used to try and destroy… --- ## [Shooting the Moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-the-moon/611001)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-the-moon/611001 "2012-02-02T02:01:24Z")
Shooting the moon is an option in single-deck partnership pinochle or hearts that I most likely use less often than I should. My two primary concerns are having a strong enough hand to warrant it and playing the hand co… --- ## [What is the name of the WoW quest that ends with the pretty song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-wow-quest-that-ends-with-the-pretty-song/611481)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-wow-quest-that-ends-with-the-pretty-song/611481 "2012-02-02T01:23:35Z")
It’s on the horde side and I don’t usually play horde. You turn it in in the Undercity and ghosts or some such bust out in harmony. I’d like to show it to someone. If anyone knows the name of the quest, I’d be much oblig… --- ## [Why don't ski long jumpers go splat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-ski-long-jumpers-go-splat/611329)
**Author:** [@foopyx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foopyx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-ski-long-jumpers-go-splat/611329 "2012-02-02T00:06:37Z")
Hi all! Long time lurker here. Watching those skiing long jump events I have always wondered why they are able to land jumps. Was hoping someone could breakdown how they are able to land quite softly after being airbor… --- ## [Should Sidney Crosby Retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-sidney-crosby-retire/611085)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-sidney-crosby-retire/611085 "2012-02-01T22:28:33Z")
I am not a hockey fan, but I listen to / watch ESPN a lot. The latest news is that his agent is “optimistic” that he will return this season from his concussion symptoms and now a neck injury. I for one am terrified fo… --- ## [What's this video game I'm thinking of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-video-game-im-thinking-of/611438)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-video-game-im-thinking-of/611438 "2012-02-01T21:40:45Z")
In it, you’re running from someone, possibly a group. Really, all it is is running. The game is unique in the fact that you’re mostly just trying to escape this group that’s chasing after you. You go through buildings an… --- ## [New edition of D&D coming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-edition-of-d-d-coming/609179)
**Author:** [@Candyman74](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Candyman74)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-edition-of-d-d-coming/609179 "2012-02-01T20:50:05Z")
D&D 5th Edition has been announced. Lots of info here. Looks like they’re crowdsourcing the rules this time (last time they released an edition, they managed to upset a lot of people with sweeping changes). --- ## [Commonwealth Dopers - what's considered "par" in T20 cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonwealth-dopers-whats-considered-par-in-t20-cricket/611404)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Mondegreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Mondegreen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonwealth-dopers-whats-considered-par-in-t20-cricket/611404 "2012-02-01T20:32:29Z")
(By “Commonwealth” I mean what used to be called the British Commonwealth, not the Commonwealth of Virginia or similar.) I’m old, so haven’t really got into T20 cricket. However I’m "bach"ing it this week (my family are… --- ## [Sports Trivia Help, Anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-trivia-help-anyone/611306)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-trivia-help-anyone/611306 "2012-02-01T15:04:14Z")
A New York sports talk station is having a trivia contest in which they dole out hints – once all the hints are out there, first one to call in with the answer gets Super Bowl tickets\*. Here’s what they’ve given out so f… --- ## [SDMB RPG: The Rule of Three - Game Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-the-rule-of-three-game-thread/595828)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 614\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-the-rule-of-three-game-thread/595828 "2012-02-01T12:36:06Z")
SDMB: The Rule of Three Welcome to the play thread for the SDMB play-by-post RPG: The Rule of Three, in the vein of the illustrious Fighting Ignorants and the years-long SD LOTR. \[ul\]\[li\]What is the Rule of Three (RoT)… --- ## [NHL: January 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2012/608131)
**Author:** [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2012/608131 "2012-02-01T01:30:41Z")
Winter Classic today. Start time moved to 3 eastern. --- ## [Bastion - my surprise Game of the Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bastion-my-surprise-game-of-the-year/602606)
**Author:** [@Tanbarkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanbarkie)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bastion-my-surprise-game-of-the-year/602606 "2012-01-31T22:45:51Z")
I just finished playing through Bastion, and I’m just stunned by how great it was. For those who haven’t heard of it, Bastion is an isometric action RPG from the indie developer Supergiant Games. It combines stellar hack… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=367) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=369)