# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=373 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 374 --- ## [Does anyone on the dope organize L4D or L4D2 multiplayer games on steam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-on-the-dope-organize-l4d-or-l4d2-multiplayer-games-on-steam/607694)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-on-the-dope-organize-l4d-or-l4d2-multiplayer-games-on-steam/607694 "2012-01-09T19:50:39Z")
I just joined the SDMB group on steam and I love to play L4D and L4D2 on multiplayer. I usually play on advanced, but can play expert too (if that is the level others are comfortable with). However on expert it takes a f… --- ## [Anyone up for a StraightDope Left4Dead league?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-straightdope-left4dead-league/595556)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-straightdope-left4dead-league/595556 "2012-01-09T19:46:42Z")
The fact that we’re more familiar with each other than most players would help us play as a team. Also, killing the other guys would be that much more satisfying : ) What day(s) would you prefer? Will we need a dedicate… --- ## [Quick question: Giants/Falcons 08 Jan 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-giants-falcons-08-jan-12/608865)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-giants-falcons-08-jan-12/608865 "2012-01-09T17:16:52Z")
The Giants beat the Falcons today 24-2. AIUI, you get six points for a touchdown, and one point more if you kick the ball through the uprights. You get three points for a field goal. You can get two points if you make… --- ## [Help us name our trivia team for the upcoming league!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-name-our-trivia-team-for-the-upcoming-league/579803)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-name-our-trivia-team-for-the-upcoming-league/579803 "2012-01-09T16:29:22Z")
My wife, friends,and I will be starting our third league season next week, and we’d like to pick a new team name, as is our wont. In our first league, we wound up second, playing as"Bite My Shiny Metal Ass". We just fi… --- ## [shannon sharpe - WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shannon-sharpe-wtf/608858)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shannon-sharpe-wtf/608858 "2012-01-09T16:04:59Z")
Can someone please explain to me how this guy keeps a job? What language is he trying to speak? For those old enough to remember the show ZOOM, on PBS, he sounds like he’s speaking ubbie-dubbie. However, for most of t… --- ## [The Feud: Random Stuff \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-game-over/608458)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-game-over/608458 "2012-01-09T15:22:19Z")
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 … --- ## [NFL playoffs - besides your favorite team, who are you rooting for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-besides-your-favorite-team-who-are-you-rooting-for/608546)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-besides-your-favorite-team-who-are-you-rooting-for/608546 "2012-01-09T14:45:00Z")
This is different than Senorbeefs thread about SB picks. This is a thread to ask what team you would like to see win if your favorite team doesn’t make it. My favorite team is the Steelers, but if the Steelers don’t wi… --- ## [3D PC Gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-pc-gaming/608702)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-pc-gaming/608702 "2012-01-09T13:51:55Z")
Has anyone played around with this? I updated my nVidia drivers and saw it had a set-up option for 3D games. I’m not willing to invest in fancy equipment but one of the options is for anaglyphic 3D and a pair of plasti… --- ## [Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword/602640)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword/602640 "2012-01-09T12:46:07Z")
IGN just gave this game a 10/10, saying it is the best Zelda game ever. I have to admit, I’m intrigued. To quote them: --- ## [Which FBS Conference will have the best Percentage of Bowl Wins? -- Part 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-fbs-conference-will-have-the-best-percentage-of-bowl-wins-part-2/608729)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-fbs-conference-will-have-the-best-percentage-of-bowl-wins-part-2/608729 "2012-01-09T12:41:38Z")
Things are getting a little clearer in this department after the Cotton Bowl. See Which FBS Conference will have the best Percentage of Bowl Wins? for the earlier picture. Using these two sources: I have constructed… --- ## [Football: 2 Better Than 3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-2-better-than-3/608847)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-2-better-than-3/608847 "2012-01-09T11:46:34Z")
Does losing, or winning, with final score 2 sounds better than with 3 in a football game to you? --- ## [Is there a version of Poker where players at some point reveal some but not all their cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-version-of-poker-where-players-at-some-point-reveal-some-but-not-all-their-cards/608676)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-version-of-poker-where-players-at-some-point-reveal-some-but-not-all-their-cards/608676 "2012-01-09T10:28:53Z")
In some versions of poker, players are dealt some cards face up. But are there versions where cards that were dealt face down are later revealed at some point earlier than a final reveal of ALL cards in the hand? --- ## [Does Amir Kahn have a legitimate complaint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-amir-kahn-have-a-legitimate-complaint/608643)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-amir-kahn-have-a-legitimate-complaint/608643 "2012-01-09T00:33:08Z")
I thought it was more sour grapes but I have to admit it is a bit dodgy. After his loss to Lamont Peterson in Washington last month Khan has been claiming that video evidence shows the judging was interfered with. This… --- ## [What's been your favorite Bowl Game -- and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-been-your-favorite-bowl-game-and-why/608819)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-been-your-favorite-bowl-game-and-why/608819 "2012-01-09T00:10:27Z")
I’m throwing my vote to the first three quarters of the Orange Bowl. It beats out the Alamo Bowl by being a clear victory for WVU. Those last-play wins were nerve-wracking, but they didn’t really help determine the exces… --- ## [NFL Zodiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-zodiac/608775)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-zodiac/608775 "2012-01-08T04:30:09Z")
Do you ever think about the team mascots? For example, if it is Bengals v Ravens, you would expect the Bengals to have a natural advantage since it boils down to cats v birds. From the NFL Zodiac perspective, that is. W… --- ## [NFL reciever using Jumbotron to "look over his shoulder" after the catch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-reciever-using-jumbotron-to-look-over-his-shoulder-after-the-catch/608641)
**Author:** [@Pine\_Fresh\_Scent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pine_Fresh_Scent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-reciever-using-jumbotron-to-look-over-his-shoulder-after-the-catch/608641 "2012-01-07T20:38:25Z")
I’m watching an NFL Films recap of a Giants / Cowboys game and they just showed a receiver make a short catch then run 60 yards down the sideline for a TD while chased by two defenders. I didn’t catch the receiver’s name… --- ## [YAY! I'm in the Ms Flight Beta!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-im-in-the-ms-flight-beta/608539)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-im-in-the-ms-flight-beta/608539 "2012-01-07T15:42:56Z")
Gonna install it when I get home. So basically, I’m just bragging. BTW: Flight will be available Q1, will be free to play and will only feature HAwaii (I’m guessing future areas will be pay for DLC, but who knows? --- ## [Return of "Change one letter in one word and wreck an entire sentence"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-change-one-letter-in-one-word-and-wreck-an-entire-sentence/608147)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-change-one-letter-in-one-word-and-wreck-an-entire-sentence/608147 "2012-01-07T12:19:04Z")
I have yet to go searching for other repeats of Change one letter in one word and wreck an entire sentence which got 112 posts from 02-26-2009, 05:40 PM through 03-11-2009, 02:54 PM and which was started with these targ… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 2693\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523 "2012-01-07T04:37:17Z")
Here we go for 2011. The rules are as before. Please note my request at the bottom of the post that you submit your list in a specific format. \*\*The Rules: \*\* You pick 13 celebrities (that’s thirteen, not ten) whom y… --- ## [Cotton Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cotton-bowl/608699)
**Author:** [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cotton-bowl/608699 "2012-01-07T03:33:55Z")
I didn’t realize it before the announcer said something, but “K State is a team that competes on every snap” I had no idea. --- ## [Cricket- Michael Clarke Scores 329\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-michael-clarke-scores-329/608609)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-michael-clarke-scores-329/608609 "2012-01-06T23:39:25Z")
In the second test against India, the Australian Captain Michael Clarke scored 329 runs not out. It was a record for the ground- it surpassed a record that had stood for 109 years. In the history of the game there have… --- ## [Component cables for a Wii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/component-cables-for-a-wii/608234)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/component-cables-for-a-wii/608234 "2012-01-06T23:12:25Z")
I bought my GF a Wii for Xmas and we set it up using the included composite cables. It looks pretty terrible on my HD plasma. I was wondering if it’s worth ponying up for the component cables that are available. I know t… --- ## [Best recent Mafia game on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-recent-mafia-game-on-sdmb/608658)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-recent-mafia-game-on-sdmb/608658 "2012-01-06T22:56:17Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been away for awhile due to work/life demands. However, I am currently sick as hell and looking for some entertainment. Can anyone recommend me a recent Mafia game that would make for an exciting read-t… --- ## [Pick a mild sport superpower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-mild-sport-superpower/608420)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-mild-sport-superpower/608420 "2012-01-06T22:07:00Z")
Insert your own genie/radiation/super ring story here. Then pick a superpower based on the following rules: Must be a superpower that improves just one facet of your game in any sport. So you can’t say “I can make ev… --- ## [College Football Fans: What to do until September?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-fans-what-to-do-until-september/608644)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-fans-what-to-do-until-september/608644 "2012-01-06T21:58:02Z")
Now that the end is in sight for the 2011-2012 season and with the long delay until football season cranks up again, how will you be spending your time as it relates to football? Draft? Spring ball? Coaching carousel? … --- ## [Things/strategies you wish sports teams/competitors should do more often](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-strategies-you-wish-sports-teams-competitors-should-do-more-often/607659)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-strategies-you-wish-sports-teams-competitors-should-do-more-often/607659 "2012-01-06T19:03:53Z")
For example, fake punts. I’ve been noticing lately on punts in football that everyone often will start running down the field BEFORE the punter has kicked the ball, actually all turning their backs on him in a lot of ca… --- ## [3rd string QB Greg McElroy torches the Jets locker room - smart or dumb?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3rd-string-qb-greg-mcelroy-torches-the-jets-locker-room-smart-or-dumb/608558)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3rd-string-qb-greg-mcelroy-torches-the-jets-locker-room-smart-or-dumb/608558 "2012-01-06T15:10:54Z")
As you have probably heard by now, former Alabama QB Greg McElroy excoriated the NY Jets locker room in a public radio interview in Birmingham, Alabama, following their 8-8 season. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/167… --- ## [Anyone planning to get King Arthur II: RPWG?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-get-king-arthur-ii-rpwg/608549)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-get-king-arthur-ii-rpwg/608549 "2012-01-06T03:02:48Z")
Anyone planning to get or play the game when it releases later this month? I don’t think there are a lot of 'dopers who played the first one, but wondering if anyone else is looking at getting the new one when it comes … --- ## [Pass interference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-interference/608488)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-interference/608488 "2012-01-06T00:43:21Z")
With regard to the penalty of pass interference in football: have there ever been times, in your remembrance, when it was called one way and was so obviously the other (for example, it was called on the offense when it w… --- ## [Looking for Mods (Sins of a Solar Empire)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-mods-sins-of-a-solar-empire/608306)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-mods-sins-of-a-solar-empire/608306 "2012-01-06T00:20:10Z")
Over the Christmas holiday I got a copy of Sins of a Solar Empire from Steam with the DLC expansions included and now I’m looking for some cool mods for it. I got Distant Stars, which is ok…it allows for more levels for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=372) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=374)