# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=377 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 378 --- ## [Chicago Cubs World Series Champions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-cubs-world-series-champions/606725)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-cubs-world-series-champions/606725 "2011-12-19T11:04:40Z")
Will the Chicago Cubs ever win the World Series again? --- ## [Speculate: Who is on Sam Hurd's list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculate-who-is-on-sam-hurds-list/606692)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculate-who-is-on-sam-hurds-list/606692 "2011-12-19T03:37:07Z")
I’m sure most NFL fans have heard by now about Bears WR Sam Hurd’s arrest for trafficking in MASSIVE amounts of cocaine and weed. There are rumors that a list of his clients was recovered by federal agents after his arre… --- ## [Man without a team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-without-a-team/604041)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-without-a-team/604041 "2011-12-19T02:33:27Z")
First time since I became a fan around age 8 that I don’t have a favorite team. It feels strange. I began as a Yankee fan, around 1961, because they were literally the only game in town, and that lasted through the 1962… --- ## [College Bowl Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-bowl-season/606624)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-bowl-season/606624 "2011-12-19T02:07:56Z")
New Mexico Bowl - Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Temple’s quarterback is going to be a quality pro someday. Wyoming did the best they could, but it just wasn’t good enough. Idaho Potato Bowl - Ohio 24, Utah State 23 Didn’t wat… --- ## [Help me make a fantasy football defense/ST decision -- Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-fantasy-football-defense-st-decision-need-answer-fast/606634)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-fantasy-football-defense-st-decision-need-answer-fast/606634 "2011-12-18T17:50:44Z")
First off, yes, I have three defenses. I also have only one loss, and finished out the regular season with more than 200 points than the next closest team. But losing Forte and Jennings means that every decision matter… --- ## [Smackdown VS Raw 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smackdown-vs-raw-2010/606489)
**Author:** [@cosmosdan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cosmosdan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smackdown-vs-raw-2010/606489 "2011-12-17T23:09:19Z")
Used to be a wrestling fan, don’t have cable anymore. My daughter gave me her old Wii when they upgraded for netflix. Tried a couple of games, Ho hum. Then she gave me Smackdown Vs Raw , which I scoffed at. Tried it, o… --- ## [I'm an owner of an NFL team...I demand Super Bowls!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-owner-of-an-nfl-team-i-demand-super-bowls/605288)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-owner-of-an-nfl-team-i-demand-super-bowls/605288 "2011-12-17T22:20:59Z")
The only publicly traded sports team, my Green Bay Packers, have opened up another stock sale. For a scant $275 I purchased one and now am part owner of an NFL team! Now I can officially say “we” when referencing the t… --- ## [Alpha Centauri Sale on GOG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-sale-on-gog/606116)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-sale-on-gog/606116 "2011-12-17T11:42:30Z")
Good Old Games (GOG) is currently offering Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri for $2.99 through Jan. 2. This classic sci-fi version of Civilization is DRM-free and is already updated with the most recent official patch. This ver… --- ## [Skyrim: PC, PS3, or Xbox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-pc-ps3-or-xbox-360/606318)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-pc-ps3-or-xbox-360/606318 "2011-12-17T06:55:25Z")
I’m probably going to pick up Skyrim pretty soon. I own all three platforms for the game… does anyone have any opinion on which would be the best to play it on? For what it’s worth, my computer plays Oblivion effortles… --- ## [Spelling Acronyms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-acronyms/606422)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-acronyms/606422 "2011-12-17T04:42:47Z")
Last night’s episode of The Mentalist introduced me to an “acronym” (more likely, to be precise, an initialism) that it seems I should have heard before: Had you heard (or read) this one before? Have any more like it? … --- ## [Driving time puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-time-puzzle/606403)
**Author:** [@Corresponder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corresponder)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-time-puzzle/606403 "2011-12-16T23:42:01Z")
You are driving along a straight highway. Your very accurate cruise control keeps you at exactly 60 mph. Your GPS device is programmed to take you along this route to point B. At point A it tells you you have exactly … --- ## [Chess dopers, castling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-dopers-castling/605799)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-dopers-castling/605799 "2011-12-16T23:20:59Z")
I was playing v the cpu and i did not notice that castled, only that it came up with a pop up saying this was a legal move. I googled it and it gave me the mechanics on how its done and the parameters to make it legal. … --- ## [Earl of Cork's Enigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earl-of-corks-enigma/18390)
**Author:** [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earl-of-corks-enigma/18390 "2011-12-16T20:52:01Z")
The thread on the Chevalier de Mere’s Paradox brought up a hazy memory from a back issue of GAMES magazine: \[quote\] (first line forgotten) "…add to this some salt and tin. Tell me, ladies; tell me whether In this mi… --- ## [What's a good tennis magazine subscription to give my father as a gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-tennis-magazine-subscription-to-give-my-father-as-a-gift/606262)
**Author:** [@JMLVT68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JMLVT68)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-tennis-magazine-subscription-to-give-my-father-as-a-gift/606262 "2011-12-16T19:34:52Z")
Title is self-explanatory. I have found two that seem to be the major contenders, “Tennis” and “Tennis Life.” Any readers out there have opinions? Dad is 71, plays doubles several times a week with a reasonably skilled … --- ## [David Stern kills Chris Paul trade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-stern-kills-chris-paul-trade/605628)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-stern-kills-chris-paul-trade/605628 "2011-12-16T15:11:51Z")
Story here. Basically Stern killed 3-way deal between LA/Houston/NO. LA would have gotten Paul but would have given up Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol who were instrumental in LA’s last championship run. NO was getting Odom,… --- ## [What Super Bowls have pitted #1 vs #2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-super-bowls-have-pitted-1-vs-2/606348)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-super-bowls-have-pitted-1-vs-2/606348 "2011-12-16T08:39:51Z")
Usually, there are upsets in the playoffs, or the two best teams might be in the same conference. But what are the most recent Super Bowls to truly pit the two best teams in the NFL? And yes, I realize that the playoffs… --- ## [Help me bet on bowl games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-bet-on-bowl-games/606301)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-bet-on-bowl-games/606301 "2011-12-16T02:59:04Z")
Here’s the situation: Every year the wife and I take a trip to Vegas during December. I usually throw $20 away on a parlay card on the various bowl games. What the hell - it’s only $20, and if I get 8 for 8 it pays 1000 … --- ## [Does god love Tebow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-god-love-tebow/605860)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-god-love-tebow/605860 "2011-12-16T01:31:10Z")
Obviously the Lions are the only team to figure out all you have to do is outscore the tebows. Cannot wait til they play a good team in the playoffs. (tebows). --- ## [Arkham Horror - Am I Biting Off More Than I Can Chew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkham-horror-am-i-biting-off-more-than-i-can-chew/606335)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkham-horror-am-i-biting-off-more-than-i-can-chew/606335 "2011-12-16T00:43:00Z")
This Christmas I’d like to get my husband a good board game that we can play together, preferably cooperative. We have games to play with friends - I’m looking for something that works just as well with two people. Ark… --- ## [Julian Day -- Fun and Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julian-day-fun-and-games/603359)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julian-day-fun-and-games/603359 "2011-12-15T22:55:24Z")
The recent thread What’s your global ranking? prompts me to suggest we have some fun with Julian Day conversions and such. If you need some background, see Julian Day for and more details. ===========================… --- ## [Stupid/obvious crossword clues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-obvious-crossword-clues/605428)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-obvious-crossword-clues/605428 "2011-12-15T17:32:27Z")
I came across this outstanding example doing the crossword in the free commuter rag while waiting for my train home last night: 14 Down: Pertaining to America (8) By the time I got to it I had AM—C-N Any other example… --- ## [Anyone have the new Wii Goldeneye?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-the-new-wii-goldeneye/566508)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-the-new-wii-goldeneye/566508 "2011-12-15T14:53:44Z")
If so, does anyone want to share friend codes so we can play multiplayer --- ## [Motherboard/CPU questions and suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherboard-cpu-questions-and-suggestions/606032)
**Author:** [@VanLandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VanLandry)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherboard-cpu-questions-and-suggestions/606032 "2011-12-15T02:28:59Z")
Hi All, I’d like to upgrade my motherboard and CPU next week and am looking for some advice and potential pitfalls in doing so. I’ve been slowly upgrading the hardware for the past couple years and it will continue to b… --- ## [Rising stars of boxing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rising-stars-of-boxing/604207)
**Author:** [@Paulj1989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paulj1989)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rising-stars-of-boxing/604207 "2011-12-15T01:04:15Z")
I don’t know how widely liked the sport is across this forum but I thought I’d reach out… This week I have been reading a lot of talk about life after the big two (Pacman and Mayweather) and a particular focus on the ki… --- ## [NFL Week 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-14/605465)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-14/605465 "2011-12-14T23:39:16Z")
Thursday CLE @ PIT Sunday early IND @ BAL ATL @ CAR HOU @ CIN MIN @ DET TB @ JAC PHI @ MIA KC @ NYJ NO @ TEN NE @ WAS afternoon SF @ ARI CHI @ DEN OAK @ GB BUF @ SD SNF/MNF NYG @ DAL STL @ SEA Not muc… --- ## [The Third Age - Total War 3.0 released (a total conversion of Total War Medieval II into LOTR)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-third-age-total-war-3-0-released-a-total-conversion-of-total-war-medieval-ii-into-lotr/606167)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-third-age-total-war-3-0-released-a-total-conversion-of-total-war-medieval-ii-into-lotr/606167 "2011-12-14T22:58:01Z")
Thought some here might be interested in this. It is a top-to-bottom mod for Total War Medieval II into a Lord of the Rings RTS. Gotta love the modding communities. Trailer: Third Age - Total War: Version 3.0 - Rele… --- ## [Puzzle: Season's Greetings!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-seasons-greetings/605554)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-seasons-greetings/605554 "2011-12-14T22:49:10Z")
My wife’s idea was to send out a holiday puzzle instead of a newsletter this year (2011 was fairly uneventful in the Biotop household). And because I am quite fond of all the good folks at the SDMB, I thought I’d post … --- ## [NL MVP Ryan Braun tests positive for banned substance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nl-mvp-ryan-braun-tests-positive-for-banned-substance/605824)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nl-mvp-ryan-braun-tests-positive-for-banned-substance/605824 "2011-12-14T17:12:50Z")
Say it ain’t so… The banned substance appears to be some type of synthetic testosterone. Braun is appealing, and requested a second test after learning of the positive result. Apparently the second sample result was o… --- ## [Questions about/Please recommend some simple Wii games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-please-recommend-some-simple-wii-games/605475)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-please-recommend-some-simple-wii-games/605475 "2011-12-14T15:29:09Z")
I gave my brother-in-law and sister a Wii for his birthday recently and it seems to have been a hit. The game came with Mario Kart and I bought Wii Sports. I want to give them some more games for Christmas. They are i… --- ## [Elf Bowling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elf-bowling/605852)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elf-bowling/605852 "2011-12-14T06:13:17Z")
This will take you there. I ran a scan and it’s okay: http://www.goldfiles.com/portal.php?fileid=77 Have fun Quasi [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=376) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=378)