# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=385 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 386 --- ## [Best/Worst sports plays you missed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-sports-plays-you-missed/602014)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-sports-plays-you-missed/602014 "2011-11-07T22:07:30Z")
Maybe you were talking to the fan behind you in the stands, maybe you’d gone to the kitchen for a snack. Maybe you just weren’t paying attention. Whatever it was, there was a memorable moment unfolding in front of you an… --- ## [RP Games/Worlds That Replicate Worlds In Other Media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rp-games-worlds-that-replicate-worlds-in-other-media/602035)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rp-games-worlds-that-replicate-worlds-in-other-media/602035 "2011-11-07T20:37:13Z")
Over in Cafe Society Skald the Rhymer challenge Dopers to name the fictional world they’d most enjoy visiting and what sort of things they’d study/learn about while there. I think I came up with a pretty good answer (Ian… --- ## [How loud is it in a packed stadium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-loud-is-it-in-a-packed-stadium/601937)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-loud-is-it-in-a-packed-stadium/601937 "2011-11-07T18:18:30Z")
If I were an NFL player on the field during a game, how loud is the crowd noise? --- ## [Name the movie from the quoted dialog, part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-movie-from-the-quoted-dialog-part-ii/601509)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-movie-from-the-quoted-dialog-part-ii/601509 "2011-11-07T14:36:41Z")
t1: I guess the laws of physics cease to exist on top of your stove t2: Lays down a monster. The fuck did you lay that down? t3: We got a dollar ninety-eight, and you’re laughing! t4: Oh terrific, I’ve got three choi… --- ## [So what are you playing now (or in the near holiday season?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-you-playing-now-or-in-the-near-holiday-season/600833)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-you-playing-now-or-in-the-near-holiday-season/600833 "2011-11-07T06:17:59Z")
There are lots and lots of new games coming out around this period. What’s occupying you? For me it’s Dark Souls, and I probably will give Skyrim or Desu Ex a try if the price drop on Steam during the Christmas season. --- ## [Rams score 4 points in 3rd quarter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rams-score-4-points-in-3rd-quarter/602113)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rams-score-4-points-in-3rd-quarter/602113 "2011-11-07T02:02:39Z")
Safe to say an NFL 1st? --- ## [No, no, please no: Tebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-no-please-no-tebow/600570)
**Author:** [@spazurek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spazurek)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-no-please-no-tebow/600570 "2011-11-07T01:45:14Z")
I’m a longtime Denver Broncos fan and I’ve been really hoping for the team to get its mojo back after Elway retired. But Tim Tebow is a despicable human being and a force of evil. He’s a religious fanatic with an equall… --- ## [That "interception" in the Alabama-LSU game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-interception-in-the-alabama-lsu-game/602116)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-interception-in-the-alabama-lsu-game/602116 "2011-11-07T01:15:27Z")
At least I think it was the Alabama-LSU game. We watched so much football yesterday, I’m losing track. Do you know which play I mean? It looked to me like the Alabama player caught the ball, but the ball was taken awa… --- ## [Retry: NFL Week 9 Prediction Poll: Sunday and Monday Night Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retry-nfl-week-9-prediction-poll-sunday-and-monday-night-games/602097)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retry-nfl-week-9-prediction-poll-sunday-and-monday-night-games/602097 "2011-11-06T21:05:13Z")
Since I screwed up royally on my first “Early Games” poll thread attempt, I appreciate you guys letting me try this again. :wink: The poll is public poll. It will be open until tomorrow 2:30PM so it’s an honor system th… --- ## [Quick, NFL Week 9 Prediction Poll SUN Early Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-nfl-week-9-prediction-poll-sun-early-games/602064)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-nfl-week-9-prediction-poll-sun-early-games/602064 "2011-11-06T20:14:52Z")
NFL Week 9 Prediction Poll SUNDAY Early Games Pick your winning teams. Miami at Kansas City Atlanta at Indianapolis Tampa Bay at New Orleans NY Jets at Buffalo Seattle at Dallas Cleveland at Houston San Francisc… --- ## [Most embarassing sports play you've seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-embarassing-sports-play-youve-seen/601595)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-embarassing-sports-play-youve-seen/601595 "2011-11-06T15:23:21Z")
We’ve all seen plays in sports so bad you question the intelligence of a player. What’s the most embarassing play you’ve seen either in person or on TV? I’ll start with an obscure one: a Ranger-Mariners game where the … --- ## [The 2-3-2 Format is Terrible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2-3-2-format-is-terrible/601168)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2-3-2-format-is-terrible/601168 "2011-11-06T10:29:40Z")
Back in the 80’s, there was the 2-2-1-1-1 format in championship series. Then all of a sudden, 7 game series switched to the current 2-3-2. I believe that it was a result of the Celtics and Lakers playing each other so… --- ## [Week 10 FBS: Who stays at one loss or undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-10-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/601262)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-10-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/601262 "2011-11-06T06:43:29Z")
From http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/scoreboard?w=10&c=all&y=2011 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 publ… --- ## [Greatest sports play(s) you've ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-play-s-youve-ever-seen/601739)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-play-s-youve-ever-seen/601739 "2011-11-06T04:35:26Z")
Someone was going to do the companion to this thread (Most embarassing sports play you’ve seen), I figured it may as well be me. I suppose it doesn’t necessarily have to be “the greatest. play. EVAR!” but just really gr… --- ## [Stronghold 3...the good, bad and ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stronghold-3-the-good-bad-and-ugly/600821)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stronghold-3-the-good-bad-and-ugly/600821 "2011-11-06T03:04:41Z")
I don’t see a thread on this, so if there is one, mods feel free to close or merge as you like. It’s been a rather disappointing year, for me at least, PC gaming wise. Nothing I’ve played lately has really been good, IM… --- ## [Which College Football teams cover this weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-college-football-teams-cover-this-weekend/601846)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-college-football-teams-cover-this-weekend/601846 "2011-11-05T23:17:45Z")
Similar to another poll, except I’m asking for winner vs. the point spread: Home team\* USC -21.5 Colorado\* Mich. St.\* -28 Minnesota Michigan -4 Iowa\* Texas\*… --- ## [Which Aperture Science Personality Construct are you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-aperture-science-personality-construct-are-you/601799)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-aperture-science-personality-construct-are-you/601799 "2011-11-05T22:12:48Z")
Which Aperture Science Personality Construct are you? GlaDOS Wheatley Anger Core Morality Core (no YT clip, it doesn’t talk) Curiosity Core Logic Core Adventure Sphere Fact Sphere Space Sphere Regular Turret D… --- ## [Do you follow standard Monopoly rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-standard-monopoly-rules/601811)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-standard-monopoly-rules/601811 "2011-11-05T20:12:50Z")
I’m pretty sure that these are real rules. At least my computer game version (Hasbro?) holds these to be true, though there are options to turn them on or off. \*The banker does not play, he or she just does the banking.… --- ## [Peyton Hillis, the latest Madden Curse victim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-hillis-the-latest-madden-curse-victim/601700)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-hillis-the-latest-madden-curse-victim/601700 "2011-11-05T02:05:19Z")
The curse is REAL, even for B list ballers like Hillis: --- ## [David Freese - St. Louis Cardinals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-freese-st-louis-cardinals/601904)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-freese-st-louis-cardinals/601904 "2011-11-05T01:29:54Z")
Is he related to Gene Freese (50’s/60’s infielder)? --- ## [FPS Iron Sights Targeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-iron-sights-targeting/601657)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-iron-sights-targeting/601657 "2011-11-04T21:37:07Z")
Basic question: When targeting with iron sights, is my target just above the sight or should the sight be on the target. For example, if I’m aiming for a headshot on a guy with my pistol, am I covering his head with the … --- ## [Gta v](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v/600778)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v/600778 "2011-11-04T18:31:22Z")
Yep, that’s right - Grand Theft Auto Five. Officially announced. Trailer is coming on the 2nd of November. Personally I’m shocked that they went with a full blown sequel after GTA IV (and its quasi-expansions, The Lost… --- ## [The Halloween Feud by Labtrash \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-halloween-feud-by-labtrash-game-over/601273)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-halloween-feud-by-labtrash-game-over/601273 "2011-11-04T15:45:02Z")
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 … --- ## [The Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-game/495898)
**Author:** [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-game/495898 "2011-11-04T02:10:21Z")
post here if you just lost The Game. --- ## [Cross-country golf tourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-golf-tourney/601669)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-golf-tourney/601669 "2011-11-04T01:32:17Z")
I just got a notice to a type of golf tournament I have never heard of. It’s such an awesome idea I had to share. Basically, the idea is that you tee off and play your ball to a completely different green. If you look… --- ## [OMG Do I Love Sporting Clays!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omg-do-i-love-sporting-clays/601411)
**Author:** [@rpinrd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rpinrd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omg-do-i-love-sporting-clays/601411 "2011-11-02T23:55:12Z")
This is total MPSIMS and I’m putting it here because I don’t know many people IRL who would share my interest. Background: Sporting clays is shotgun sport that involves shooting clay targets thrown from a variety of ang… --- ## [Cooling pad for gaming laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooling-pad-for-gaming-laptop/560465)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooling-pad-for-gaming-laptop/560465 "2011-11-02T22:01:39Z")
I have once again crossed over to the dark side and started playing World of Warcraft. This time, I’m doing it on my beloved MacBook Pro - my first time ever using this thing for gaming. It gets HOT. HOT HOT HOT HOT. N… --- ## [A friend gave candy based on the kids weight, wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-gave-candy-based-on-the-kids-weight-wrong/601521)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-gave-candy-based-on-the-kids-weight-wrong/601521 "2011-11-02T18:50:56Z")
Okay so not so much a friend as an acquaintance gave candy to the kids trick or treating based on weight! Yes as in a heavier child got a sugar free candies baggie. Those he felt were within weight limits got the normal … --- ## [ID this old RPG-ish game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-old-rpg-ish-game/601456)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-old-rpg-ish-game/601456 "2011-11-02T18:24:14Z")
Evening, all. Here’s hoping you can help me with another game ID, having successfully nailed the last one I brought to you. Unfortunately, this description is miles and miles away more vague than my last. The time was t… --- ## [NHL: October 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2011/598823)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2011/598823 "2011-11-02T17:58:09Z")
Well, here is the first of the monthly NHL threads. These threads are a place to discuss anything and everything about the NHL. There was great participation last year and all are welcome to post about the league or your… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=384) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=386)