# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=378 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 379 --- ## [The Feud: More song stuff... \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-song-stuff-game-over/605266)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-song-stuff-game-over/605266 "2011-12-14T01:35:20Z")
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. NEW NOTE: If you’re not sure if a game is full, PM me .You’re always goo… --- ## [Real Time Dynamic Text Adventure!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-dynamic-text-adventure/605941)
**Author:** [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-dynamic-text-adventure/605941 "2011-12-13T19:02:42Z")
I was about to respond to the “mario kart text adventure” post with “look east” in the “Help Me Make Boring Video Game Thread” when I realized we can make our own real time dynamic text adventure. These are the rules: … --- ## [New football penalties to protect players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-football-penalties-to-protect-players/605732)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-football-penalties-to-protect-players/605732 "2011-12-13T16:49:45Z")
I’m not the biggest fan anymore…definitely don’t follow much of the pre-season and behind the scenes stuff. I’d like to understand the penalties (let’s stick with NFL for now) regarding hitting better…what can’t you do … --- ## [What comes next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-next/605584)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-next/605584 "2011-12-13T08:35:35Z")
6 16 1116 3116 ? --- ## [Empire Earth: Gold Edition - FREE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empire-earth-gold-edition-free/605986)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empire-earth-gold-edition-free/605986 "2011-12-13T03:30:54Z")
The site Good Old Games is giving away Empire Earth: Gold Edition for free. It looks like it is similar to Civilization, but I don’t know for sure as have never played it before. I’m not posting a link because I’m not … --- ## [DSi, DSLite? What's the difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dsi-dslite-whats-the-difference/605919)
**Author:** [@OldnCrinkly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldnCrinkly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dsi-dslite-whats-the-difference/605919 "2011-12-13T03:21:50Z")
I hope some one can help me with this question. I am considering getting my son and daughter one each of these game thingies for Christmas. They are nine and seven. Can anybody recommend one or the other, or tell me w… --- ## [Advice for improving at billiards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-improving-at-billiards/605920)
**Author:** [@mikenj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikenj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-improving-at-billiards/605920 "2011-12-12T21:34:45Z")
I’m looking for some resources on improving at billiards. I saw this earlier thread and was wondering if anyone had more recent advice. I’m a mediocre player. I can move the ball around the table a bit to set up position… --- ## [Anyone remember "Ascendancy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-ascendancy/441232)
**Author:** [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-ascendancy/441232 "2011-12-12T21:01:54Z")
I was srsly addicted to this game when I was a kid – it rocked (at least once you got the Non-Muffinheaded-AI, I mean Antagonizer, patch installed). Would anyone be able to suggest a similar current game? The only games… --- ## [Will Archie Griffin ever make it into the Pro Football HoF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-archie-griffin-ever-make-it-into-the-pro-football-hof/605844)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-archie-griffin-ever-make-it-into-the-pro-football-hof/605844 "2011-12-12T20:48:11Z")
Great college career; not so much in the NFL. Does he have a shot? --- ## [Gaming Mouse - what do you use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-mouse-what-do-you-use/605374)
**Author:** [@martu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/martu)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-mouse-what-do-you-use/605374 "2011-12-12T19:05:43Z")
In the recent SWTOR Beta I had an issue with my cheap and simple MS Laser mouse which I probably could fix or I could take my usual route of just buying a new piece of kit altogether. So any recommendations for a new mo… --- ## [4 Things I own, 1 thing I don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-things-i-own-1-thing-i-dont/604215)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-things-i-own-1-thing-i-dont/604215 "2011-12-12T16:27:55Z")
Wherein players guess the item not owned\* by the previous poster. For example, which one of these does not belong to me? \[ol\] \[li\]Autographed photo of Ernest Borgnine\[/li\]\[li\]“Champione de Italia” bicycle\[/li\]\[li\]Jacka… --- ## [Help to find old arcade game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-find-old-arcade-game/604898)
**Author:** [@Mogasaur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mogasaur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-find-old-arcade-game/604898 "2011-12-12T14:22:58Z")
I remember playing side on view game as a knight with armor and three levels of sword attack/defense. legs/body/head. Armor is knocked off in each area after one hit. Two hits to same area wins. If i remember correctly t… --- ## [College Football Belt -- Who's next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-belt-whos-next/567490)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-belt-whos-next/567490 "2011-12-12T13:57:08Z")
See http://collegefootballbelt.com/index.htm for full details of The Belt including Lineage of Champions -- SEC Recent History Champion Successful Defenses Date Belt Won Date Belt Lost Auburn 1 … --- ## [Revenue sharing, TV revenue, and MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenue-sharing-tv-revenue-and-mlb/605800)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenue-sharing-tv-revenue-and-mlb/605800 "2011-12-12T12:12:18Z")
After hearing that the Angels signed a $3 BILLION dollar, 20 year TV contract with Fox, it re-enforced the fact that the imbalance in MLB regarding team revenue and their ability to bid for talent is completely out of wh… --- ## [Heisman Finalists Announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heisman-finalists-announced/605197)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heisman-finalists-announced/605197 "2011-12-12T04:08:35Z")
Robert Griffin III Andrew Luck Montee Ball Trent Richardson Tyrann Mathieu Even though I am a Badger Alumnus, I would vote for RGIII. If I had to rank them it would be: RGIII Montee Ball Tyrann Mathieu Andrew L… --- ## [EverQuest II Free-to-Play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everquest-ii-free-to-play/605866)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everquest-ii-free-to-play/605866 "2011-12-12T02:29:33Z")
I’ve played an ass-ton of WoW since the day after it was released, but have never played an EQ game. It seems to be free from Steam, and is downloading now. How does it compare to WoW, at this late date? Joe --- ## [Do any Wii games feature fencing or sword fighting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-wii-games-feature-fencing-or-sword-fighting/605190)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-wii-games-feature-fencing-or-sword-fighting/605190 "2011-12-11T21:58:46Z")
Title pretty much says it all. --- ## [Best overnight sports talk radio stations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-overnight-sports-talk-radio-stations/605840)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-overnight-sports-talk-radio-stations/605840 "2011-12-11T19:30:32Z")
I’m looking to find some decent overnight sports talk radio stations to stream late at night. Back in my clubbing days, I used to love listening to overnight sports talk radio on my way home as it seemed to be better tha… --- ## [We Still Don't Know What Happened to Leroy Yarbrough.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-still-dont-know-what-happened-to-leroy-yarbrough/219928)
**Author:** [@Sofa\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sofa_King)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-still-dont-know-what-happened-to-leroy-yarbrough/219928 "2011-12-11T17:56:20Z")
That’s right. One-hit wonder of NASCAR, 1969. Leroy disappeared, although for a couple of months a guy named Cale had to tell the press he spelled his name with an extra “o”. Even got himself on the Dukes of Hazzard a… --- ## [NCAA Stupid Celebration Rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-stupid-celebration-rule/599026)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-stupid-celebration-rule/599026 "2011-12-11T16:26:52Z")
If you celebrate at all on the field before scoring a touchdown in the NCAA, it is a 15 yard unsportsman like conduct penalty. I’ve got no real objection to that. Before this year, that penalty was applied on the kicko… --- ## [Hold 'em tournament betting question: not enough chips to call big blind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-tournament-betting-question-not-enough-chips-to-call-big-blind/605666)
**Author:** [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-tournament-betting-question-not-enough-chips-to-call-big-blind/605666 "2011-12-11T15:57:58Z")
On Monday I played in a NL tournament at our local casino. On the last hand before the 90-minute break and mandatory colorup, I went all in and lost to a maybe bad beat. (I’m not going to go through it again here becau… --- ## [I miss playing dungeon keeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-playing-dungeon-keeper/604952)
**Author:** [@conurepete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/conurepete)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-playing-dungeon-keeper/604952 "2011-12-11T13:22:53Z")
It is the only PC game I miss playing, since I converted to the apple cult. Are there any ways of getting a hold of a copy and playing it on my (new this year) Mac ? I have seen sites that offer to download it as abandon… --- ## [I just joined Gamefly. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-joined-gamefly-now-what/605811)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-joined-gamefly-now-what/605811 "2011-12-11T12:58:32Z")
I just joiined GF as a Christmas gift for my son. I ordered 3 games for him. About how long before they show up? The site did not say as far as I can tell. Thanks --- ## [Chess question - help deciphering computer game analysis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question-help-deciphering-computer-game-analysis/605809)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question-help-deciphering-computer-game-analysis/605809 "2011-12-11T10:23:27Z")
I am trying to figure out how to decipher the game analysis results from some chess software (Shredder Classic 4 demo for Mac OS X) so entered a basic Scholar’s mate, and have a few questions about the results… First of… --- ## [College football fans: how's your team look? -- 2011 Version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-fans-hows-your-team-look-2011-version/594961)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 453\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-fans-hows-your-team-look-2011-version/594961 "2011-12-11T05:15:34Z")
Based on this post: …and seeing nothing new on the subject, I looked at College football fans: how’s your team look? which ran from 08-21-2010, 09:47 AM –jsc1953 – to #372 12-04-2010, 10:09 AM – Zeldar – and thought a… --- ## [Anyone following Freya Hoffmeister's circumnavigation of South America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-following-freya-hoffmeisters-circumnavigation-of-south-america/605185)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-following-freya-hoffmeisters-circumnavigation-of-south-america/605185 "2011-12-11T04:41:36Z")
A friend of mine is an avid sea kayaker, and his hero (heroine?) is Freya Hoffmeister, who is currently involved in kayaking around the entire continent of South America, planning to complete the journey before her 50th … --- ## [SDMB's Heisman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-heisman/605275)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-heisman/605275 "2011-12-11T03:13:14Z")
Without drawing discussion and commentary away from Gangster Octopus’s thread Heisman Finalists Announced started Yesterday, 05:51 PM , I’m curious how the voting would go if SDMB were the body in charge of handing out t… --- ## [Xbox versus Wii versus other options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-versus-wii-versus-other-options/603472)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-versus-wii-versus-other-options/603472 "2011-12-10T17:35:25Z")
We’re discussing investing in a gaming system. Kid1 (teen girl) wants Wii, on the grounds that it’s move movement oriented. Kid2 (11 year old boy) wants xbox for the fighting games. Advice, suggestions, comparisons? --- ## [Jackal Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackal-lantern/605747)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackal-lantern/605747 "2011-12-10T17:19:59Z")
Go for it. --- ## [Help me pick an iphone RPG: FF3, FF Tactics, Secret of Mana... or?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-an-iphone-rpg-ff3-ff-tactics-secret-of-mana-or/605450)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-an-iphone-rpg-ff3-ff-tactics-secret-of-mana-or/605450 "2011-12-10T15:07:27Z")
Title pretty much says it all. I’m gonna buy an RPG for my iphone. My options are: (1) Wait for Chrono Trigger to come out this month - hope it’s not a crappy and buggy port. Hope it’s not too high of a price point. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=377) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=379)