# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=390 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 391 --- ## [Baseball fans, I need your help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-i-need-your-help/599187)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-i-need-your-help/599187 "2011-10-11T07:25:13Z")
I was at a family event and I met up with a cousin I hadn’t seen in years. I also met her husband, who seems a fairly ordinary dude, mid-30s, shaggy-haired white guy named Eric. Later, after they left, someone told me … --- ## [The Feud: It's Fall - Time for Apples! by JMLVT68 \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-its-fall-time-for-apples-by-jmlvt68-game-over/598517)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-its-fall-time-for-apples-by-jmlvt68-game-over/598517 "2011-10-11T03:59:29Z")
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 … --- ## [NFL teams that get too much coverage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-teams-that-get-too-much-coverage/598447)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-teams-that-get-too-much-coverage/598447 "2011-10-11T02:34:04Z")
Cowboys - no matter how much they suck and no matter how mediocre their QB is they will always get more coverage that any team. Others would be the Eagles, Jets and Pitt. As good as the Packers are, they get less cover… --- ## [The Witcher 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2/598933)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2/598933 "2011-10-10T21:46:47Z")
So, I got the Witcher 2 a few days ago and I like it. It took me a few deaths to figure out that I should use the Shield spell as a matter of course. Sometimes though, I use Shield and I have plenty of time left but the… --- ## [How's my rig for games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-my-rig-for-games/598364)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-my-rig-for-games/598364 "2011-10-10T21:09:26Z")
Not long ago I got a Dell XPS 17 laptop. Most of my gaming is done on the XBox 360 for sheer convenience, but for many years I was a PC gamer. I’m wondering what kind of games I’ll be able to play on this, and how high … --- ## [Bridge card game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-card-game/599205)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-card-game/599205 "2011-10-10T20:30:46Z")
My parents used to play Bridge with all of their friends, they have now moved to the back side of nowhere where Bridge isn’t well known in their circle of friends. My Dad has expressed an interest in have a computer game… --- ## [NCAA replay officials are pathetically bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-replay-officials-are-pathetically-bad/599091)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Jocko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Jocko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-replay-officials-are-pathetically-bad/599091 "2011-10-10T18:21:40Z")
Let me admit first off, that as a follower of Iowa State football I have a biased point of view here (more explanation coming). But it seems to me the state of video replay in NCAA football is ridiculously bad. I thought… --- ## [Why doesn't Denver just release/trade Tim Tebow to a team that could use him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-denver-just-release-trade-tim-tebow-to-a-team-that-could-use-him/593970)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-denver-just-release-trade-tim-tebow-to-a-team-that-could-use-him/593970 "2011-10-10T11:29:20Z")
Love him or hate him it seems that being drafted by Denver could turn out to be the worst thing to happen to TT because they seem intent on not playing him under any circumstance. I don’t understand teams that draft qua… --- ## [Have to hand it to Wisconsin.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-to-hand-it-to-wisconsin/598330)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-to-hand-it-to-wisconsin/598330 "2011-10-10T02:54:39Z")
First: I am a B1G fan. I have no reason to dislike Nebraska. From everything I have heard, they have a class program and their fans are the best in the world. You go to their venue and you are a guest in their home. OTOH… --- ## [Is FIU's spread offense legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fius-spread-offense-legal/599127)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fius-spread-offense-legal/599127 "2011-10-10T02:45:21Z")
Is FIU’s spread offense legal? Yesterday I went to Florida International University’s game against the Akron Zips in Akron. FIU runs a hurry-up spread offense set, which they ran very effectively. I question how they di… --- ## [Marlins fans to be given LSD at new ballpark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marlins-fans-to-be-given-lsd-at-new-ballpark/598913)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marlins-fans-to-be-given-lsd-at-new-ballpark/598913 "2011-10-10T02:26:27Z")
OK that would be illegal, but this amazing reenactment of an acid trip will get dropped on the fans with every hometown home run: New Miami Marlins HR Structure Dear Lord, I cannot believe this is for real, but there a… --- ## [Al Davis has died?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-davis-has-died/598995)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-davis-has-died/598995 "2011-10-10T01:56:05Z")
According to this report. --- ## [Football: Team driving, down by 10 w/ 2:00 left - why not stop and kick the field goal first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-team-driving-down-by-10-w-2-00-left-why-not-stop-and-kick-the-field-goal-first/598242)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-team-driving-down-by-10-w-2-00-left-why-not-stop-and-kick-the-field-goal-first/598242 "2011-10-09T16:33:10Z")
One of my personal pet peeves with sports, and specifically football - is when a team is down by 10 points, and is driving down the field late in the game against a prevent defense. Let’s say they get down to the 25-ish… --- ## [Deus Ex Human Revolution: Which ending did you choose? (Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-human-revolution-which-ending-did-you-choose-spoilers/596811)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-human-revolution-which-ending-did-you-choose-spoilers/596811 "2011-10-09T02:34:33Z")
Spinning off from this thread… I just finished the game, and I found the ending sequences to be the most moving i’ve seen in a video game since Aeris got a katana through her chest. I ended up saving just before the fi… --- ## [RAGE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage/598529)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage/598529 "2011-10-09T00:33:55Z")
Mine just unlocked on Steam, it looks like this game is either going to be great or fail epically. I can’t decide from reviews whether it’s more Borderlands or Fallout 3/NV (I like Borderlands more, personally). I’ll sa… --- ## [Fantasy Hockey interest thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-hockey-interest-thread/595434)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-hockey-interest-thread/595434 "2011-10-08T19:19:54Z")
I started this thread to see if there is enough interest among the SDMB for ongoing fantasy hockey threads. Also, there used to be a SDMB fantasy league. Is there any interest in setting one up for this upcoming season? --- ## [50 years ago Maris hits 61, still not in the Hall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-years-ago-maris-hits-61-still-not-in-the-hall/598361)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-years-ago-maris-hits-61-still-not-in-the-hall/598361 "2011-10-08T17:14:34Z")
Yesterday, (Saturday) was the 50 anniversary of Roger Maris’ 61st home run that broke the Babe Ruth’s HR record. Roger took more games to hit them, but did it in fewer at bats. And he was hated for it. If anyone would h… --- ## [My first hockey game -- where should I sit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-hockey-game-where-should-i-sit/598951)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-hockey-game-where-should-i-sit/598951 "2011-10-08T13:16:16Z")
In December, I’m taking in my first-ever NHL game – the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. If it were a baseball game I’d be able to tell good seats from bad. But I’ve never seen hockey, never been to that venue… --- ## [Official Big 12 Implosion/Expansion Thread (and it's goodbye to a&m?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-big-12-implosion-expansion-thread-and-its-goodbye-to-a-m/595578)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-big-12-implosion-expansion-thread-and-its-goodbye-to-a-m/595578 "2011-10-07T22:11:29Z")
So as a UT alum I obviously want the conference to survive, and frankly, I’m happy to see the aggies leave to become the new Mississippi State in the SEC. Looks like it’s going to cost them, as eight of the nine remainin… --- ## [The Witcher 2 and Steam are being tremendous cunts, please help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2-and-steam-are-being-tremendous-cunts-please-help/598768)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2-and-steam-are-being-tremendous-cunts-please-help/598768 "2011-10-07T19:41:41Z")
So, I just download The Witcher 2 on account of its many positive reviews on the Dope and other places. I get it on Steam. I click “play” and then it starts installing. I then get the message " Failed to open package f… --- ## [MLS: Is the ref wearing pepper spray?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-is-the-ref-wearing-pepper-spray/598853)
**Author:** [@gregorio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gregorio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-is-the-ref-wearing-pepper-spray/598853 "2011-10-07T15:57:38Z")
I’m watching a bit of the Whitecaps Real Salt Lake game while waiting for the puck to drop in the Canucks game and the soccer ref has a canister on a hip belt behind his back. Pepper spray? Is MLS a goon league? Weird. --- ## [Vegas casino sues couple for cheating at craps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-casino-sues-couple-for-cheating-at-craps/598625)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-casino-sues-couple-for-cheating-at-craps/598625 "2011-10-07T15:09:17Z")
Link to article. This couple (with help from others) allegedly cheated at the crap table to the tune of $700,000. Supposedly they accomplished this by ‘sliding’ the dice, which involves holding the dice with the winning… --- ## [Week 6 FBS: Who remains undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/598786)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/598786 "2011-10-07T14:23:31Z")
From http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/scoreboard here are the games involving teams yet to be defeated: Friday October 7, 2011 (5) Boise St. (4-0, Road: 1-0) 9:00pm Fresno St. (2-3, Home: 1-1) … --- ## [Okay, so I just played a little bit of TES Daggerfall....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-so-i-just-played-a-little-bit-of-tes-daggerfall/598491)
**Author:** [@Bosstrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstrain)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-so-i-just-played-a-little-bit-of-tes-daggerfall/598491 "2011-10-07T12:49:49Z")
After making my preorder of Skyrim for the 360 (say what you will, I can take it :p), I decided that in honor of such a glorious game, I should have to at least play one of the first TES games ever made. It turns out th… --- ## [Feds alledge Full Tilt Poker was a $390MM Ponzi scheme.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feds-alledge-full-tilt-poker-was-a-390mm-ponzi-scheme/597028)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feds-alledge-full-tilt-poker-was-a-390mm-ponzi-scheme/597028 "2011-10-07T03:48:27Z")
According to the article: Is Full Tilt completely at fault here, or are there some mitigating factors? --- ## [The Ponzi Professor comes to Jesus - 4th Qtr SDMB poker goes full tilt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ponzi-professor-comes-to-jesus-4th-qtr-sdmb-poker-goes-full-tilt/598811)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ponzi-professor-comes-to-jesus-4th-qtr-sdmb-poker-goes-full-tilt/598811 "2011-10-07T00:17:59Z")
Let us put that horrible 3rd quarter behind us once and for all --- ## [Wiggling with nostalgic joy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiggling-with-nostalgic-joy/597974)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiggling-with-nostalgic-joy/597974 "2011-10-06T22:25:35Z")
I am one small puffy envelope away from resurrecting a Williams Defender upright cabinet. Got it for free, I’m about $75 into the repair and recently gained a LOT of ground…got good stable power to it, got good grounds t… --- ## [NHL: Training camps, preseason, and predictions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-training-camps-preseason-and-predictions/595467)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-training-camps-preseason-and-predictions/595467 "2011-10-06T21:40:43Z")
The start of the NHL season is only a month away. Here’s a thread that will keep us going from September until the season begins in October. Feel free to make your preseason predictions here. Break down your favorite tea… --- ## [Why is it that the NFL prevents fans from keeping footballs that they catch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-the-nfl-prevents-fans-from-keeping-footballs-that-they-catch/596762)
**Author:** [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-the-nfl-prevents-fans-from-keeping-footballs-that-they-catch/596762 "2011-10-06T21:07:49Z")
At the Colts vs. Browns game today, the net-raising team was asleep at the wheel for the Browns’ last fieldgoal. It was only partially raised before the kick, so the ball went sailing right over the net. The guy who ca… --- ## [I've gone insane on Europa Universalis 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-gone-insane-on-europa-universalis-3/598520)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-gone-insane-on-europa-universalis-3/598520 "2011-10-06T21:05:41Z")
Anyone here still play Eu3? I love this game (specially now that I have Divine Wind 5.1), and had such a great time I started setting ludicrous goals for myself. I love playing as Castille (I’m a colony-whore). However, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=389) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=391)