# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=376 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 377 --- ## [MMORPG or MPOG game recommendations please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmorpg-or-mpog-game-recommendations-please/607473)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmorpg-or-mpog-game-recommendations-please/607473 "2011-12-28T18:41:00Z")
Can anyone recommend an interesting and fun MMORPG or MPOG game? There’s a small group of us moving on from a samurai based game and we’re having trouble finding something available and interesting. Any suggestion… --- ## [The Young Wizards beta version released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-young-wizards-beta-version-released/607638)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-young-wizards-beta-version-released/607638 "2011-12-28T16:59:41Z")
My Young Wizards PnP game is released. It’s not quite complete and this is just the Beta, but it’s playable. The major bits I haven’t finished are goodies (like potions and magic items) and enemies. Take a look if you… --- ## [Drew Brees...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drew-brees/607492)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drew-brees/607492 "2011-12-28T15:52:49Z")
Just btoke Marino’s passing record. He never once mentiomed nor mentoined god in his post game speech. Drew rules. --- ## [Just built a gaming pc, have a few questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-built-a-gaming-pc-have-a-few-questions/607535)
**Author:** [@TheFifthYear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheFifthYear)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-built-a-gaming-pc-have-a-few-questions/607535 "2011-12-28T07:34:33Z")
First of all, as a first time builder, this was much easier to do than I thought than I thought it would be, even after having been assured by several people that it was a simple process. Took me a couple hours and boot… --- ## [Oak's NFL Fantasy League 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-nfl-fantasy-league-2011/588812)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oaks-nfl-fantasy-league-2011/588812 "2011-12-27T19:22:49Z")
As promised, I’m running an NFL Fantasy League this year. It’s got 2 QBs, 1 Offensive flex position, and a few other random tweaks to the default settings. 14 teams, 2 Divisions, 4 teams make the playoffs. Live Draft … --- ## [SDMB All-Pro fantasy football league 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football-league-2011/587722)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football-league-2011/587722 "2011-12-27T16:24:16Z")
Last year’s thread Everyone from last year is invited back. We are not yet recruiting. We’ve got 8/12 signups in the league currently and we’ll wait for the other 4 to get back. I will be more aggressive about recruitin… --- ## [SDMB Auction Fantasy Football 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-fantasy-football-2011/587723)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-fantasy-football-2011/587723 "2011-12-27T13:27:49Z")
Last Year’s thread We are currently recruiting 1 member. We had 2 empty slots last year and had to run the league 10 handed. I’ve already recruited one replacement (D\_odds who I know to be reliable from other leagues). … --- ## [Help Me Invent a Fake, Extremely Boring Video Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-invent-a-fake-extremely-boring-video-game/605862)
**Author:** [@Hyperelastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hyperelastic)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-invent-a-fake-extremely-boring-video-game/605862 "2011-12-27T04:40:57Z")
My kids have been agitating for a 3DS, and this Xmas my wife is giving in. But I also want to prank them with a fake boring 3DS game. I’m going to buy them a real game but put it in a fake package. This thread got my ju… --- ## ["Suck for Luck" - The 0-16 NFL Season Thread (2011 Ed.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suck-for-luck-the-0-16-nfl-season-thread-2011-ed/595661)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suck-for-luck-the-0-16-nfl-season-thread-2011-ed/595661 "2011-12-27T02:51:03Z")
Who will have the guts to go all-in and go completely winless this year? Only the 2008 Lions have gone 16 games with the gusto required for such failure. Since it’s so rare, this thread will also track the teams that go… --- ## [Bowl game don'ts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowl-game-donts/607038)
**Author:** [@gazpacho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gazpacho)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowl-game-donts/607038 "2011-12-26T14:53:01Z")
My wife and I are going to the Holiday Bowl. We received our tickets from Cal today, included was a letter with a non-exhaustive list of ways we cannot be nice to the athletes and their families. Do other schools send su… --- ## [Why is Football in America so very regimented?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-football-in-america-so-very-regimented/606992)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_Arthur\_PERRETT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dennis_Arthur_PERRETT)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-football-in-america-so-very-regimented/606992 "2011-12-26T07:06:34Z")
Ever since the digital TV stations came to Australia I can now follow the footy, not only all year round, but different codes in different countries as well. At the moment I have been following the US footy and as of ye… --- ## [Scary games for PS3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-games-for-ps3/607154)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-games-for-ps3/607154 "2011-12-26T06:03:39Z")
Could someone please recommend SCARY games for the PS3? Games with a very dark, tense atmosphere, a lot of suspenseful/startling moments, and gameplay built around exploration rather than action? I’ve played Resident Ev… --- ## [Boise's Kellen Moore 50 wins as Starting QB, DiMaggio-esque record?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boises-kellen-moore-50-wins-as-starting-qb-dimaggio-esque-record/607164)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boises-kellen-moore-50-wins-as-starting-qb-dimaggio-esque-record/607164 "2011-12-25T07:28:07Z")
DiMaggio-esque, As in nearly unbreakable in FBS subdivision. Freshman QBs rarely play (let alone start) to begin their CFB career. CFB teams play 13 games per year (possibly 14 if they play conference championship). 5… --- ## [What's up w the LA Clippers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-w-the-la-clippers/607169)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-w-the-la-clippers/607169 "2011-12-24T16:45:35Z")
I keep hearing that the Clippers are poised to do well all of a sudden. I thought the owner didn’t give a rats ass about wins because he makes enough money as it is off the team?? Enlighten this non-NBA fan about what’s … --- ## [Qwik-Sane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qwik-sane/607225)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qwik-sane/607225 "2011-12-23T23:20:27Z")
Anybody else remember this silly old sliding-block puzzle from Wff’N Proof? Anybody ever solve it? Would you be willing to post the solution in a spoiler box? (I think it isn’t possible, but I’m not sure. It might in… --- ## [Are professional sport results predetermined?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-professional-sport-results-predetermined/606895)
**Author:** [@Ratcatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ratcatcher)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-professional-sport-results-predetermined/606895 "2011-12-23T20:31:33Z")
I feel stupid for even asking this, but I recently had a conversation (with a pro-wrestling fan) who claimed that it’s ironic that fans of actual sports complain about wrestling being fake when the owners of professional… --- ## [CRPG recommandations (and opinions about "the witcher")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crpg-recommandations-and-opinions-about-the-witcher/607065)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crpg-recommandations-and-opinions-about-the-witcher/607065 "2011-12-23T17:37:28Z")
As the title says. Having been playing Skyrim, it renewed my interest in CRPG, and I’d like to have some recommandations. I had quite good ones last time I asked, about wargames. For the record, the CRPG I’ve played and… --- ## [Help IDing an old floppy text adventure game ("Just type WIZ!")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-iding-an-old-floppy-text-adventure-game-just-type-wiz/607155)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-iding-an-old-floppy-text-adventure-game-just-type-wiz/607155 "2011-12-23T04:38:56Z")
When I was a little tot my grandpa had a computer and a bunch of floppy disk games (“Just type WIZ!”). He’d pick these games up for like three bucks at the Air Force BX and I’d play the shit out of them. The one I remem… --- ## [So how does stripping schools of scholarships work in the NCAA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-stripping-schools-of-scholarships-work-in-the-ncaa/606886)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-does-stripping-schools-of-scholarships-work-in-the-ncaa/606886 "2011-12-22T22:19:45Z")
Ohio State’s penaltiesgets handed down, among them the stripping of some scholarships, football ones I imagine. How does that work though? Isn’t a scholarship just someone else paying tuition for a specific program for… --- ## [Diablo II: LOD problem with mercenaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-ii-lod-problem-with-mercenaries/607116)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-ii-lod-problem-with-mercenaries/607116 "2011-12-22T21:25:06Z")
My dad is playing single player D2:LOD and is having an issue with the mercenary. They’re not following him through the waypoints between Acts. I’m unable to find any solution (yet) through googling, so I’m hoping someon… --- ## [Looking for a wav or mp3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-wav-or-mp3/607002)
**Author:** [@nosynths](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nosynths)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-wav-or-mp3/607002 "2011-12-22T17:42:02Z")
I hope this is the appropriate forum. I’m trying to find a wav of the coleco electronic quarterback touchdown sound. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Coolest job for a dog - Boise State tee-retriever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-job-for-a-dog-boise-state-tee-retriever/606771)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-job-for-a-dog-boise-state-tee-retriever/606771 "2011-12-22T15:00:57Z")
This is the coolest thing ever. I caught this while the Idaho Famous Potato Bowl (seriously?) was on the TV at a bar and found this on Youtube later. Whoever thought this up is a genius. Think it would w… --- ## [Chuck Norris - World of Warcraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-norris-world-of-warcraft/606672)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-norris-world-of-warcraft/606672 "2011-12-22T01:42:18Z")
Has anyone seen the new Chuck Norris commercial for World of Warcraft? He has some fun with a couple of the memes about him. Here. Also, would you believe he is nearly 72? --- ## [Your favorite humorous board/card/etc. game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-humorous-board-card-etc-game/606920)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-humorous-board-card-etc-game/606920 "2011-12-21T18:16:49Z")
I want to help keep my teenage nephew and niece from being bored on Christmas afternoon when I get them (probably at gunpoint) to have some social time with the rest of the family. Do you have recs for humorous games su… --- ## [Have you ever playd Three Card Monte?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-playd-three-card-monte/606675)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-playd-three-card-monte/606675 "2011-12-21T16:21:10Z")
And did you get ripped off? Everything I’ve ever read says the only way to win is not to play. No WOPR. I’ve never played and have only seen it in movies. --- ## [NFL Week 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/606327)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/606327 "2011-12-21T11:21:39Z")
I thought this article presented an really interesting scenario and makes some pretty bold assertions about some of the big name QBs around the league so I figured it was worth posting for discussion here. It might not b… --- ## [LSU wins the BCSCG. Does that satisfy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lsu-wins-the-bcscg-does-that-satisfy-you/605083)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lsu-wins-the-bcscg-does-that-satisfy-you/605083 "2011-12-21T05:34:00Z")
So we know that Alabama made it into the championship game. They were considered the second best team in the nation by the purely subjective polls. They lost to LSU at home already. So lets say that they lose the Cham… --- ## [Wii users, just curious, did you get a blue light last night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-users-just-curious-did-you-get-a-blue-light-last-night/606750)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-users-just-curious-did-you-get-a-blue-light-last-night/606750 "2011-12-20T00:27:19Z")
We know of two Wii users who got that blue light last night in the slot where the disk goes, We were just curious if the two were coincidence or if the appearance of the blue light was widespread? --- ## [SWTOR: Needs Curse-like software ASAP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swtor-needs-curse-like-software-asap/606738)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swtor-needs-curse-like-software-asap/606738 "2011-12-19T21:10:05Z")
For anyone that played WoW for any lengthy period of time, it’s pretty likely that you used Curse while you played. I miss it SO much on SWTOR. Given that the game is very WoW’ed, I definitely miss all of those add-ons… --- ## [Dec. 17th, and it's the hockey play of the year.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dec-17th-and-its-the-hockey-play-of-the-year/606615)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dec-17th-and-its-the-hockey-play-of-the-year/606615 "2011-12-19T19:32:08Z")
The Rangers vs. the Coyotes. Brad Richards scores the game winning goal on a garbage backhand shot with 0.1 seconds on the clock. The score was decided on review. You can not get closer than that. Certainly, the play w… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=375) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=377)