# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=392 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 393 --- ## [Dan Carter out of the Rugby World Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-carter-out-of-the-rugby-world-cup/598288)
**Author:** [@Chen019](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chen019)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-carter-out-of-the-rugby-world-cup/598288 "2011-10-01T21:35:36Z")
Noooo! --- ## [0 score for a Scrabble play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/0-score-for-a-scrabble-play/598144)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/0-score-for-a-scrabble-play/598144 "2011-10-01T17:34:07Z")
Has there ever been a recorded game of Scrabble where somebody made a play for 0 points? The only way to do this would be to play a single blank onto the other blank. I can think of 2 reasons why someone might do this: I… --- ## [For the first time in my life, I am intentionally losing a game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-am-intentionally-losing-a-game/598021)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-am-intentionally-losing-a-game/598021 "2011-10-01T13:07:27Z")
Playing a chess game “correspondence” style with a friend online. He and I go back to high school–where we were best friends, and also fierce rivals on the chess board. (Emotions were involved.) I beat him the great maj… --- ## [Walter Payton -- Cheatin' Drug Fiend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walter-payton-cheatin-drug-fiend/597963)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walter-payton-cheatin-drug-fiend/597963 "2011-10-01T12:06:17Z")
http://www.suntimes.com/7923848-417/walter-payton-book-reveals-life-of-heavy-drug-use-infidelity.html So Jeff Pearlman has a new book coming out where he writes that Payton lived on painkillers, including a topical anal… --- ## [Cats eat Magpies, Magpies eat worms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-eat-magpies-magpies-eat-worms/598237)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-eat-magpies-magpies-eat-worms/598237 "2011-10-01T08:44:30Z")
Bloody bewdy bonzer AFL 2011 Grand Final Geelong 18.11 (119) to Collingwood 12.9 (81) Three premierships in 5 years, and have won 105 of their past 121 games. Too old, Too slow, Too good! Am a thoroughly content l… --- ## [Where can I find Bejewelled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-bejewelled/598195)
**Author:** [@MizQuirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizQuirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2011, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-bejewelled/598195 "2011-10-01T00:13:58Z")
Since I got a new computer a couple months ago, I haven’t been able to find Bejewelled 2 that will load properly–it either puts up a blank brown screen or it’s a free trial and they want my credit card number. For years … --- ## [The Witcher II gets a patch tomorrow that is extensive (adds new gameplay elements and fixes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-ii-gets-a-patch-tomorrow-that-is-extensive-adds-new-gameplay-elements-and-fixes/597928)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-ii-gets-a-patch-tomorrow-that-is-extensive-adds-new-gameplay-elements-and-fixes/597928 "2011-09-30T21:46:37Z")
Just an FYI for Witcher II owners (or those considering getting it). Many companies these days would sell this as DLC. Nice to see them doing so much in a patch. http://www.thehighlandgamer.com/2011/09/witcher-2-20-pa… --- ## [College fans: ever given up on your alma mater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-fans-ever-given-up-on-your-alma-mater/597526)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-fans-ever-given-up-on-your-alma-mater/597526 "2011-09-30T21:21:20Z")
It’s very common to know people who stop following a pro team, usually due to either lots of losing or when you move to a new area. However I’ve noticed this is much rarer for fans of collegiate teams; you usually root … --- ## [SDMB Flyting Competition Voting Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-flyting-competition-voting-thread/597789)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-flyting-competition-voting-thread/597789 "2011-09-30T15:41:16Z")
This is where we vote on, critique, and otherwise have fun with the SDMB Flyting Competition, Part 1: Limericks. The poll will be up in a few minutes, and that’s where the official voting takes place. Feel free to add a… --- ## [College Football Re-Alignment 2: Aggie Boogaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-re-alignment-2-aggie-boogaloo/592541)
**Author:** [@fiddlesticks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fiddlesticks)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-re-alignment-2-aggie-boogaloo/592541 "2011-09-30T11:25:41Z")
So after Nebraska fled the Big 12 for the Big Ten+2 and Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe managed to prevent a nationwide conference meltdown by keeping Texas in the fold, we all figured it was only a matter of time before a… --- ## [NFL Week 3 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3-2011/597569)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3-2011/597569 "2011-09-30T10:30:15Z")
Didn’t see a thread yet. Kickoff! Winnable road game for my 49ers, we shall see. --- ## [What's the deal with SWTOR anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-swtor-anyway/594803)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-swtor-anyway/594803 "2011-09-30T03:28:05Z")
I know that a lot of MMOs have come and gone, and despite optimistic predictions, none of them have yet knocked WoW off its pedestal. But there seems to be a perfect storm brewing in this case, with SWTOR around the corn… --- ## [Minecraft Music Videos and more.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-music-videos-and-more/598081)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-music-videos-and-more/598081 "2011-09-29T23:23:08Z")
These are IMHO fun, funny, and very clever. - YouTube - Form This Way 4:23 - Parody of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way "TNT" - A Minecraft Parody of Taio Cruz's Dynamite (Music Video) - YouTube - TNT 4:36 - Parody of Taio Cr… --- ## [Should I get Fable II or Fable III?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-fable-ii-or-fable-iii/597976)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-fable-ii-or-fable-iii/597976 "2011-09-29T23:09:40Z")
So I’m considering getting either Fable II or Fable III. I’ve read that they are rather similar so I’d rather get the better of the two. Which one do you recommend? Is there a difference in the length of either, side qu… --- ## [Baseball: Breaking up a triple play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-breaking-up-a-triple-play/598014)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-breaking-up-a-triple-play/598014 "2011-09-29T20:49:42Z")
Two nights ago, Russell Martin grounded into an around-the-horn triple play. I don’t recall who the runner standing on 2nd Base was. But let’s say that he saw what was happening and just stood there, and purposely got … --- ## [NFL Hall of Fame nominees announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hall-of-fame-nominees-announced/598013)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hall-of-fame-nominees-announced/598013 "2011-09-29T20:47:57Z")
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/28/pro-football-hall-of-fame-nominees-announced Once again Jerry Kramer gets screwed. But Keyshawn Johnson is on the list??? --- ## [Shogun II TW expansion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shogun-ii-tw-expansion/597793)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shogun-ii-tw-expansion/597793 "2011-09-29T20:00:00Z")
I’m thinking about picking this up…it ships today (in theory) on Steam. Anyone else thinking about getting it or have already gotten it? If you have played it, what are your thoughts? It seems like more of the same to… --- ## [Fantasy Football early general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-early-general-discussion/585951)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-early-general-discussion/585951 "2011-09-29T17:12:07Z")
Yahoo opened their fantasy football site with all the dates expecting that the football season will start on time. I’ve renewed the auction, all pro, and big leagues and everyone who participated last year has been sent … --- ## [Albert Pujols - .300, 30, 100 at risk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-pujols-300-30-100-at-risk/597718)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-pujols-300-30-100-at-risk/597718 "2011-09-29T17:01:08Z")
One of the saving graces of living in yet another National League city has been the opportunity to watch one of the greatest hitters in major league history. Albert Pujols has, in every year of his career–for 10 seasons… --- ## [Have a DSi or a 3DS? Free game for you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-dsi-or-a-3ds-free-game-for-you/597943)
**Author:** [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-dsi-or-a-3ds-free-game-for-you/597943 "2011-09-29T13:18:22Z")
Title says it all, if you’ve got access to the DSiShop or the 3DS eShop, you can download Legend of Zelda: Four Swords 25th Anniversary edition for free. It’s a pretty cool version, with plenty of extra content and twea… --- ## [What was the first video game you played that made you think "wow, this is EXACTLY like the arcade."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-video-game-you-played-that-made-you-think-wow-this-is-exactly-like-the-arcade/597527)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-video-game-you-played-that-made-you-think-wow-this-is-exactly-like-the-arcade/597527 "2011-09-29T11:59:19Z")
For me it was Street Fighter 2 on SNES. I played the shit out of that game at the mall and when it came out for the SNES I was mind blown. It looked and played just like the arcade. It was the first game that I felt actu… --- ## [The Witcher 2 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2-thread/581682)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-2-thread/581682 "2011-09-29T11:24:20Z")
The next mega-blockbuster RPG of the year, Witcher 2, will be out on 17th May. I tried the first one for a while, but the ageing Neverwinter Nights engine was distracting me too much (modified or not). I kind of dig the… --- ## [Boring fall for MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-fall-for-mlb/595343)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-fall-for-mlb/595343 "2011-09-29T05:02:09Z")
This has to be the dullest September for MLB ever. There are no real division races going on other than the annual Yanks Sox battle for 1st. Every other division the leader has a blow out lead that would be tough to lose… --- ## [2011 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball - SDMB Big League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-yahoo-fantasy-baseball-sdmb-big-league/570972)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-yahoo-fantasy-baseball-sdmb-big-league/570972 "2011-09-28T21:38:23Z")
Or, as Winnowill called it, the elephant. It’s that time of year again - the Super Bowl is over, no-one still cares about the NHL, and the ESPN talking heads are blabbing on and on about the NBA trade deadline. So it mu… --- ## [What Sport Uses a Snapper-Back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sport-uses-a-snapper-back/597779)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sport-uses-a-snapper-back/597779 "2011-09-28T20:11:46Z")
I was in my hand driven elevator and I heard two people talking about a snapperback. Judging from the short conversation I heard, it is some kind of ball game. I looked it up in Google and found this snapper–back: foot… --- ## [World of Warcraft Quest Help Please: The Vow (Hyjal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-quest-help-please-the-vow-hyjal/597756)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-quest-help-please-the-vow-hyjal/597756 "2011-09-28T04:52:25Z")
I’m trying to find Elemental Bonds: The Vow, as the quest reward is a piece of gear I could use. However, the instructions say to speak to Thrall in Hyjal; Thrall in Hyjal is not offering me any quests. I’ve already turn… --- ## [Star Wars: The Old Republic has a release date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-has-a-release-date/597449)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-has-a-release-date/597449 "2011-09-28T02:43:30Z")
I just got the e-mail: December 20 2011. Merry Christmas! Coincidentally I had plans to spend this rainy Saturday watching all 6 movies so today is Star Wars-tastic! --- ## [Final boss fights and final dungeons are a bit boring to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-boss-fights-and-final-dungeons-are-a-bit-boring-to-me/597359)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-boss-fights-and-final-dungeons-are-a-bit-boring-to-me/597359 "2011-09-27T21:26:12Z")
I love video games, but for me it’s all about the journey and not the destination, and I’ve been known to actually sigh when I pick up the controller to battle through the final area. Someone said this when recommending … --- ## [NFL Field Goal Kickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-field-goal-kickers/597702)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-field-goal-kickers/597702 "2011-09-27T20:35:50Z")
While maybe there are some, but I can’t name a single black field goal kicker. Why are there none or so few? --- ## [SDMB Flyting Competition, part 1: Limericks \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-flyting-competition-part-1-limericks-game-over/596755)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-flyting-competition-part-1-limericks-game-over/596755 "2011-09-27T19:00:53Z")
Flyting is the closest term to what this is all about. It’s about halfway between a rap battle and a poetry slam. They can be a whole lot of fun, so we’ll give it a try here. If the limerick version works out, we’ll foll… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=391) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=393)