# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=383 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 384 --- ## [So am I the only one giggling at the name Mike McQueary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-am-i-the-only-one-giggling-at-the-name-mike-mcqueary/602598)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-am-i-the-only-one-giggling-at-the-name-mike-mcqueary/602598 "2011-11-21T15:30:47Z")
One of the players in the Penn State sex scandal. That name tops Anthony Weiner! --- ## [SDMB Team Fortress 2 server](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-team-fortress-2-server/566186)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 346\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-team-fortress-2-server/566186 "2011-11-21T02:36:20Z")
So recently I hosted a few TF2 games to see if we had enough interest amongst the SDMB group, and apparently we did. Yesterday we had 16 players on the server at once (which was the max capacity I set) with a few waiting… --- ## [Football Question: 2 Funmbles recovered by opposite teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question-2-funmbles-recovered-by-opposite-teams/603489)
**Author:** [@Dr.Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Love)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question-2-funmbles-recovered-by-opposite-teams/603489 "2011-11-20T05:46:25Z")
I’m partially paying attention to Mississippi State at Arkansas, and this just happened: \[ol\]\[li\]Arkansas’ quarterback was stripped at Mississippi State’s 20 yard line.\[/li\]\[li\]Mississippi State recovered, and ran it ba… --- ## [Gamers: gimme a rundown of the current multiplayer FPS landscape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-gimme-a-rundown-of-the-current-multiplayer-fps-landscape/593802)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-gimme-a-rundown-of-the-current-multiplayer-fps-landscape/593802 "2011-11-20T03:56:57Z")
Due to a misspent youth and cruelly repressive parents, I was an adult before I got into first-person shooters. And the only shooters I’ve played have been in the Call of Duty series. Soon, however, I will be faced with … --- ## [Why are some pro teams named after a state instead of a city?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-pro-teams-named-after-a-state-instead-of-a-city/602433)
**Author:** [@SykoSkotty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SykoSkotty)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-pro-teams-named-after-a-state-instead-of-a-city/602433 "2011-11-19T23:37:41Z")
This may sound pointless but this has bugged me for quite sometime now. With the Florida Marlins changing to the Miami Marlins next season (FINALLY!!) it really made me start to wonder…why are some teams named after the… --- ## [Week 12 FBS: Who stays at one loss or undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-12-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/602795)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-12-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/602795 "2011-11-19T18:59:29Z")
From these are the games involving undefeated and one-loss teams being played in the coming weekend. The poll to follow will be multiple choice and public. Vote for the team(s) you don’t expect to lose another game th… --- ## [Big Ten Network scheduling question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ten-network-scheduling-question/603467)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ten-network-scheduling-question/603467 "2011-11-19T18:53:37Z")
Right now, there are five Big Ten games I can watch: Neb - UM on ESPN Wisc - ILL on ESPN2 Ind - MSU on Big Ten Network Iowa - Purdue on Big Ten Network overflow 1 Minn - NW on Big Ten Network overflow 2 The sixth g… --- ## [OK St vs Iowa St](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-st-vs-iowa-st/603423)
**Author:** [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-st-vs-iowa-st/603423 "2011-11-19T17:56:33Z")
The game was pretty fun to watch, but my favorite part was this line by the announcer near the end of the 4th quarter after a fumble and recovery by Iowa St: “that would have been an Ok St ball, if they had come up with… --- ## [Comic Book Hero: The Greatest Cape---is anyone playing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-hero-the-greatest-cape-is-anyone-playing-this/603464)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-hero-the-greatest-cape-is-anyone-playing-this/603464 "2011-11-19T17:12:40Z")
Comic Book Here: The Greatest Cape is a brand new (released yesterday) offline text adventure/rpg from Greydog Software. I bought it in part because I’ve enjoyed other games from the same company–Total Extreme Wrestling … --- ## [Mafia game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game/599282)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game/599282 "2011-11-19T12:01:34Z")
I’m surprised there’s not a current mafia game happening on here right now. Usually (it seems) there’s always one going on at any given time. Anyone want to host one? Is there a list? I could make a list of people for … --- ## [Basil D'Olivera Passes Away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basil-dolivera-passes-away/603439)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basil-dolivera-passes-away/603439 "2011-11-19T10:42:21Z")
A fine all rounder in the world of cricket, he is probably better remembered for his non selection in a touring side to South Africa in 1968 that started a boycott of that country by sporting teams. Certainly high profil… --- ## [Joe Paterno Fired at Penn State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-paterno-fired-at-penn-state/602469)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-paterno-fired-at-penn-state/602469 "2011-11-19T03:11:29Z")
Good decision by the Board of Trustees. --- ## [Oklahoma State Womens Basketball Coaches died in Plane Crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-state-womens-basketball-coaches-died-in-plane-crash/603366)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-state-womens-basketball-coaches-died-in-plane-crash/603366 "2011-11-19T02:58:01Z")
:frowning: What a shame. They went down about 45 miles from Little Rock in clear weather. http://www.katv.com/story/16074369/fatal-plane-crash-kills-four --- ## [World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria anticipation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-mists-of-pandaria-anticipation-thread/602770)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-mists-of-pandaria-anticipation-thread/602770 "2011-11-19T02:28:06Z")
Well, I didn’t see another thread about this, so I thought I’d start one. I like the monk class; it seems to be almost a perfect addition to the game and one I’ve wanted for a long time: bare hand melee without lotsa a… --- ## [Puzzle Island](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-island/603374)
**Author:** [@dotchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dotchan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-island/603374 "2011-11-19T01:40:36Z")
Puzzle-loving Dopers, help me solve a mystery that’s had me stumped for years. I solved all of the puzzles in the Paul Adshead book “Puzzle Island”, except for one: in each picture, parts of it would jut out into the su… --- ## [Could Sandusky be innocent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-sandusky-be-innocent/602992)
**Author:** [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-sandusky-be-innocent/602992 "2011-11-18T08:16:04Z")
I haven’t been following the story that closely, but it seems like with everyone jumping on Paterno and McQueary, Sandusky’s guilt is just being taken for granted. What is the nature of the evidence against him (other t… --- ## [Da Bears, Matt Forte & Franchise Player Status](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/da-bears-matt-forte-franchise-player-status/603257)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/da-bears-matt-forte-franchise-player-status/603257 "2011-11-18T02:04:34Z")
What’s the deal with the Bears and Matt Forte? What’s exactly is a Franchise Player and how does it relate to his small salary and ongoing negotiations? Thanks. --- ## [Non-FPS PS3 game suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-fps-ps3-game-suggestions/603126)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-fps-ps3-game-suggestions/603126 "2011-11-17T22:20:31Z")
We’re getting my 12 year old a PS3 for Christmas. He’s already getting a FPS with his own money\* and I was planning on getting him Portal 2 (he really liked the first one). But I’d like a few ideas on different style g… --- ## [Telltale's Jurassic Park Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltales-jurassic-park-game/603208)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltales-jurassic-park-game/603208 "2011-11-17T13:21:35Z")
I’ve been a fan of Telltale’s episodic adventure games on PC. They seemed to get better with each new season, from Sam & Max to Tales of Monkey Island, my favorite probably being a tie between that and their Back To The … --- ## [Any other football team gone from one mega star QB to another like Green Bay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-football-team-gone-from-one-mega-star-qb-to-another-like-green-bay/602151)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-football-team-gone-from-one-mega-star-qb-to-another-like-green-bay/602151 "2011-11-17T10:26:00Z")
How lucky is it that GB had Farve for 50 years with Rodgers riding the bench, Farve leaves and Rodgers steps up immediately to become a dominant NFL QB? Has any other team had back to back, preferably home grown (drafte… --- ## [World Champions who were not the best.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-champions-who-were-not-the-best/602062)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-champions-who-were-not-the-best/602062 "2011-11-17T10:23:33Z")
The thread on the employment of the term World Champions in American sports got me thinking. Since for many sports the World Champion is decided by winning a tournament, not necessarily for being the best by some objecti… --- ## [The President's Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-cup/603180)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-cup/603180 "2011-11-17T05:08:25Z")
The last real golf event of the year starts in a couple of hours. I love some prime-time golf! I was flipping channels last night before going to bed and saw the opening ceremony. Both captains introduced their teams,… --- ## [Assassin's Creed: Revelations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-revelations/581067)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-revelations/581067 "2011-11-16T21:59:45Z")
http://www.gamingunion.net/news/new-assassins-creed-revelations-details-revealed--4947.html The latest in the baffling yet beautiful and compelling Assassin’s Creed series has been announced, a Brotherhood style stopgap… --- ## [NFL Week 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/602529)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/602529 "2011-11-16T17:13:47Z")
The Thursday games this week start this week, update your fantasy teams and do your pick 'em and survival pools accordingly. Thursday OAK @ SD Sunday early NO @ ATL TEN @ CAR PIT @ CIN STL @ CLE BUF @ DAL JAC @ … --- ## [MLB: Create your best team based on first name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-create-your-best-team-based-on-first-name/602828)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-create-your-best-team-based-on-first-name/602828 "2011-11-16T15:16:15Z")
My fiancee and I were having a random discussion about this last night, and I thought it might be a good one for the Dope. The game is simple. Try to come up with the best team you can where all f the team’s players shar… --- ## [Is Green Bay Packers stock regulated by the SEC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-green-bay-packers-stock-regulated-by-the-sec/603028)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-green-bay-packers-stock-regulated-by-the-sec/603028 "2011-11-16T00:14:10Z")
Note: I’m not involved in, nor do I really have any more than a vague idea how securities, the stock market, or the SEC work or the laws and regulations regarding them. Bear this in mind when responding. I’m trying to … --- ## [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 446\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846 "2011-11-15T16:07:33Z")
It’s a grrrrrrreat day for RPG fans - first Mass Effect 3 is announced, then the long, long awaited sequel (if that’s the right word) to the acclaimed Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. And these were my good pants! Trailer he… --- ## [Party Quirks (game started).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-game-started/600700)
**Author:** [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-game-started/600700 "2011-11-15T06:53:08Z")
We haven’t played Party Quirks in yonks. If enough people express interest, I’ll dig out a set of rules and come up with some quirks. I forget what we went with in the past but for now, I’ll say we’re shooting for 20 p… --- ## [Smokin Joe Frazier died today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokin-joe-frazier-died-today/602257)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokin-joe-frazier-died-today/602257 "2011-11-15T04:50:52Z")
Smokin Joe Frazier got his nickname because of his punching power. One of the hardest hitting heavyweights in a long, long time. He nearly beat the black off Muhammad Ali in the Thriilla in Manila. :stuck\_out\_tongue: S… --- ## [Good XBox/PC Headset?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-xbox-pc-headset/602558)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-xbox-pc-headset/602558 "2011-11-14T16:01:31Z")
I am not much of a gamer and I haven’t played any multi-player yet. However, I need to get a decent headset for my PC so I can Skype/GoToMeeting/Google Voice talk for work and I figure if I’m going to buy one I might as … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=382) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=384)