# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=386 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 387 --- ## [Sims 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3/578746)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3/578746 "2011-11-02T17:38:03Z")
Anyone still playing the Sims 3? What do you think of it? We finally have a computer that can handle it, so I ordered the Sims 3 Deluxe from Amazon. I’m excited about it - it seems like forever since I’ve played the S… --- ## [Why should Chicago do anything other than put the franchise tag on Forte?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-chicago-do-anything-other-than-put-the-franchise-tag-on-forte/601291)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-chicago-do-anything-other-than-put-the-franchise-tag-on-forte/601291 "2011-11-02T16:48:59Z")
As evidenced by other threads I’m not too sharp on the nuances of NFL contracts. Chicago is my team so obviously I really like Forte and don’t want to lose him. It appears there’s no way to lose him though and I don’t … --- ## [NFL Week 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/601272)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/601272 "2011-11-02T12:41:52Z")
Early ARI @ BAL MIN @ CAR JAC @ HOU MIA @ NYG NO @ STL IND @ TEN Afternoon WAS @ BUF DET @ DEN NE @ PIT CIN @ SEA CLE @ SF SNF/MNF DAL @ PHI SD @ KC If you can still get the Browns +10 at SF, that’s a goo… --- ## [Week 9 FBS: Who remains undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-9-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/600519)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-9-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/600519 "2011-11-02T00:07:20Z")
From here are the games involving teams yet to be defeated: Week: 9 Thursday October 27, 2011 Rice (2-5, Road: 0-4) 8:00 pm EDT Houston (7-0, Home: 4-0) Saturday October 29, 2011 … --- ## [Alabama vs. LSU Nov/5/2011 -- Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-vs-lsu-nov-5-2011-who-wins/601498)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-vs-lsu-nov-5-2011-who-wins/601498 "2011-11-01T23:53:07Z")
Simple enough question. --- ## [What does Tim Tebow lack as an NFL player?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tim-tebow-lack-as-an-nfl-player/601355)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tim-tebow-lack-as-an-nfl-player/601355 "2011-11-01T23:34:18Z")
I’m a casual fan. More College than NFL though, and I don’t know enough to pick apart a players abilities or lack of. What specifically made him such a good college player that’s not transferring well to the NFL? --- ## [NCAAF conference realignment thread - C-USA and Mountain West to merge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaaf-conference-realignment-thread-c-usa-and-mountain-west-to-merge/599707)
**Author:** [@Rucksinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rucksinator)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaaf-conference-realignment-thread-c-usa-and-mountain-west-to-merge/599707 "2011-11-01T20:12:16Z")
Previous threads about conference realignment: College Football Re-Alignment 2: Aggie Boogaloo Official Big 12 Implosion/Expansion Thread (and it’s goodbye to a&m?)TCU to Big XII From here: http://rivals.yahoo.com/nc… --- ## [Sonic Generations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-generations/601455)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-generations/601455 "2011-11-01T03:57:38Z")
Anybody else getting this? I’m picking it up at midnight tonight. Unleashed was okay. Sonic 4 was… disappointing, nauseatingly easy, and unoriginal, but not bad. Colors was actually a good game, though the scoring system… --- ## [PS3 or XBox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-or-xbox-360/600711)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-or-xbox-360/600711 "2011-10-31T23:42:52Z")
I’ve been considering buying a game console, but outside of playing Wii Sports a bit, I’m completely unfamiliar with this generation of systems. It was also confusing that some reviewers on Amazon mentioned that a certa… --- ## [BCS Championship predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-championship-predictions/599089)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-championship-predictions/599089 "2011-10-31T22:39:25Z")
What two teams do you want to see play? Be realistic,no picking Central Michigan against Kentucky. Keep to the teams currently ranked in the top thirty. What two teams do you think will play? I want to see Michigan vs… --- ## [Sword of the stars 2 and Steam fuckup - mini rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sword-of-the-stars-2-and-steam-fuckup-mini-rant/601123)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sword-of-the-stars-2-and-steam-fuckup-mini-rant/601123 "2011-10-31T22:33:30Z")
So after agonising about whether I actually want this game I decide that sure, why not treat myself and buy it as a Friday night diversion. After the game downloads I start setting it up… only to encounter a horrible bu… --- ## [Why don't coaches ever get ejected in American football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-coaches-ever-get-ejected-in-american-football/601414)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-coaches-ever-get-ejected-in-american-football/601414 "2011-10-31T21:05:16Z")
It’s pretty common for a baseball manager to get kicked out of the game for arguing with the umpire. Occasionally a basketball coach will get ejected (including automatic ejection for two technical fouls). Why is it so… --- ## [Star Wars: The Old Republic for Preorder!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-for-preorder/589833)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-for-preorder/589833 "2011-10-31T17:29:04Z")
Well, you could technically pre-order at some places before, but as of a few hours ago pre-orders are officially open with bonuses and all. I’ve preordered the (rather pricy) physical collector’s edition, I would’ve gon… --- ## [Holy Shit, COD4 Multiplayer is HARD!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-cod4-multiplayer-is-hard/504625)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-cod4-multiplayer-is-hard/504625 "2011-10-31T17:01:50Z")
And I am now officially old. I picked up the game yesterday, played some single player (the game is frakking awesome, btw)…aaaaaaand I decided to go online and try out my skilllz against the general populace. I am an e… --- ## [World Series -- stolen base](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-series-stolen-base/601148)
**Author:** [@Dingbang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dingbang)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-series-stolen-base/601148 "2011-10-31T15:29:58Z")
A few minutes ago in the 8th inning of Game 7, a St. Louis runner on first stole second on a pitch that was not hit. The catcher threw to second and easily beat the runner. The second baseman tagged him before he reache… --- ## [Need help with stiff glove](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-stiff-glove/601294)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-stiff-glove/601294 "2011-10-31T15:27:36Z")
A while back I purchased a new Rawlings glove. Paid good money for it, too. Anyway, I can’t get it broke in/softened up. It just takes too much effort to squeeze it shut. Tried everything, most recently I used a good… --- ## [MLB: The Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/598185)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 824\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/598185 "2011-10-31T13:08:45Z")
I don’t know how it could get any more awesome than Wednesday, but who knows? AL: Tampa Bay Rays (91-71) vs. Texas Rangers (96-66) Begins Sept 30, 5 PM EST, Texas A rematch of last year’s ALDS, the only series in MLB… --- ## [PS3 recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-recommendations/599275)
**Author:** [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-recommendations/599275 "2011-10-31T09:20:25Z")
I have finally got myself a PS3. I currently have 3 games - FIFA 12 (The reason I bought the console), Little Big Planet (I have a 5 yr old daughter) and Space Marine (Impulse buy - was half price at the place i got my … --- ## [Formula One - 2011 Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-2011-season-thread/571424)
**Author:** [@History\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/History_Geek)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-2011-season-thread/571424 "2011-10-31T02:01:24Z")
With 24 days until the first wheels turn in anger, I figured I’d open this year’s F1 thread. I’ve only been paying spotty attention to the testing and new car launches, so haven’t got much to say about them yet. But I wa… --- ## [Steam Games - X-Com Enforcer trouble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-games-x-com-enforcer-trouble/601314)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-games-x-com-enforcer-trouble/601314 "2011-10-30T23:47:59Z")
mrAru has been trying to play this for about a week on my desktop, and keeps getting the message that the game is not available at this time, but I have owned it ever since the multipack of all 5 of the X-Com games was m… --- ## [Game Room Pit: Wade/Arkansas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-room-pit-wade-arkansas/601333)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-room-pit-wade-arkansas/601333 "2011-10-30T23:40:10Z")
There is dirty play and there are cheap shots. Then there is a guy named Wade who plays for U of Arkansas who takes it to a whole new level. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDEHflpbzko To make it worse, this POS acts li… --- ## [Wisconsin shits the bed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-shits-the-bed/600514)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-shits-the-bed/600514 "2011-10-30T20:41:51Z")
Wisky is the most talented team in the B1G. They slapped Nebraska like a cheap whore. Tonight they shit their bed. Unbelievable! They roll up an early 14-0 lead, make it look like a blowout, and then give up the game. Pa… --- ## [Words with Friends Anonymous.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-anonymous/601281)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-anonymous/601281 "2011-10-30T14:23:01Z")
I am completely and utterly addicted to this game and routinely lose night after night to my friends, cohorts and complete strangers. This only gives more evidence that I am a moron and everyone else knows this but me. … --- ## [Anyone else playing Professor Layton and the Last Spectre?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-professor-layton-and-the-last-spectre/600607)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-professor-layton-and-the-last-spectre/600607 "2011-10-30T08:02:28Z")
I am, and enjoying it immensely, of course. But I’m also going through London Life. If anyone wants my friend code, PM me! More when I have time! --- ## [Week 9 FBS: Who stays at one loss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-9-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss/600871)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-9-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss/600871 "2011-10-30T04:41:15Z")
From these are the games involving teams with only one loss: Week: 9 Saturday October 29, 2011 Michigan St. (6-1, Conf: 3-0) 12:00pm ET Nebraska (6-1, Conf: 2-1) Purdue (… --- ## [Would ice hockey be a better game without the blue lines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-ice-hockey-be-a-better-game-without-the-blue-lines/601214)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-ice-hockey-be-a-better-game-without-the-blue-lines/601214 "2011-10-30T00:20:52Z")
Is it the case that blue lines have always existed and tradition prevents change or that reasons exist in ice hockey rules to prevent fast breaks? Purists may consider this a debate topic - which it may well be. I am j… --- ## [Westerns and old sporting events (old games)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westerns-and-old-sporting-events-old-games/601215)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westerns-and-old-sporting-events-old-games/601215 "2011-10-29T20:46:54Z")
Hopefully this is in the right forum, so if it’s not, you can move it as applicable. I’d like to know why it is that when my father looks at his old Westerns, I hardly say anything of it (as I realize that he relishes su… --- ## [Plz tell me about college football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plz-tell-me-about-college-football/601126)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plz-tell-me-about-college-football/601126 "2011-10-29T18:27:12Z")
As opposed to the NFL. What’s in vogue now? How do their typical base defenses and offensive sets differ from the big boys? --- ## [The NBA Lockout - What Am I Missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nba-lockout-what-am-i-missing/600535)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nba-lockout-what-am-i-missing/600535 "2011-10-29T01:53:08Z")
So, as most even casual sports fans know, the NBA is currently in the midst of a protracted lockout that seems likely to wipe out a substantial portion of the season - or, very possibly, the entire thing. I want to say … --- ## [Are women forbidden from playing on NFL teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-forbidden-from-playing-on-nfl-teams/600914)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-forbidden-from-playing-on-nfl-teams/600914 "2011-10-28T19:25:44Z")
Question is in the title. Also curious about any other professional sports organizations where all current players are male. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=385) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=387)