# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=410 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 411 --- ## [I don't get Mornington Crecent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-mornington-crecent/585628)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-mornington-crecent/585628 "2011-06-16T23:00:06Z")
This is an information thread- please don’t start playing Morningom Crescent here Okay, so I’ve read the Wikipedia article and I understand that the whole idea is a spoof of a game with very complicated rules, like Fizz… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 2283\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574 "2011-06-16T22:28:06Z")
Here we go for 2010. The rules are as before, but with one change to eligibility of picks - people famous solely for being ill or for actions associated with their illness (e.g. charity walks) are not permitted. See nex… --- ## [Pacquio vs Mayweather. Will this fight ever happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacquio-vs-mayweather-will-this-fight-ever-happen/546633)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacquio-vs-mayweather-will-this-fight-ever-happen/546633 "2011-06-16T21:49:38Z")
link I get the distinct impression that Mayweather is more concerned about protrecting his undefeated legacy than he is about various blood tests and all the other bullshit baggage associated with this fantasy fight. W… --- ## [Let's talk about Johnny Damon for a while](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-johnny-damon-for-a-while/585602)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-johnny-damon-for-a-while/585602 "2011-06-16T21:00:38Z")
Talk about sneaking up on the history books, Captain Caveman hit his 499th double last night, which prompted me to check in on his stats. 2600+ hits? I had no idea. 223 HRs? Yeah, I think I could have guessed that. Al… --- ## [Question about Portal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-portal/585358)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-portal/585358 "2011-06-16T19:22:19Z")
…and Portal 2. I’ve heard really good things about these games and I’d like to try them, but they’re not available in Wii, the only console I own. Is there some reason these wouldn’t play well in Wii format, or otherwi… --- ## [NHL Trade Machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-trade-machine/585632)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-trade-machine/585632 "2011-06-16T19:04:05Z")
At ESPN.com there’s a NBA Trade Machine, but no NHL Trade Machine. Is it the difference in cap rules? Or is it the lack of hockey fans relative to hoops fans? My guess is the latter. BTW, what are the NHL FA and cap rule… --- ## [NBA Playoffs are here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-playoffs-are-here/579259)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-playoffs-are-here/579259 "2011-06-15T23:19:00Z")
I know this board’s mostly a football board, but there’s a hockey thread up and no basketball thread! I refuse to allow that to continue! This year’s been marketed since the Summer of Lebron as the biggest season in a … --- ## [Axis & Allies - Old or New?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axis-allies-old-or-new/584998)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axis-allies-old-or-new/584998 "2011-06-15T22:26:10Z")
I was thinking about picking up the Axis & Allies board game for me and my older son (he plays Risk on his handheld systems) and noticed that it’s now “Axis & Allies 1942” versus the older version I played back in the 90… --- ## [MPH of pitches, highest to lowest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mph-of-pitches-highest-to-lowest/585468)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mph-of-pitches-highest-to-lowest/585468 "2011-06-15T13:45:32Z")
Generally speaking, rank how hard a MLB pitcher throws these pitches: 12-6 curve Circle change Cutter Forkball 4-Seamer Knuckleball Screwball Sinker Slider Splitter 2-Seamer (If any are redundant, use most co… --- ## [Civ V (Again). Unhappiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-v-again-unhappiness/585097)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-v-again-unhappiness/585097 "2011-06-15T06:27:08Z")
What is the maximum level of unhappiness you have achieved? Tonight I had 65 unhappy faces after conquering a few cities. It really impacts the game. --- ## [What the hell is a WoW guild?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-a-wow-guild/585360)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-a-wow-guild/585360 "2011-06-15T01:03:28Z")
Over in this thread in GD, there’s a discussion about racism and the use of the n-word. \*\* rachelellogram\*\* discusses an issue going on in her WoW guild. While I’ve never played it, nor care to, I’m pretty sure that WoW… --- ## [Muhammed Ali fought Sonny Liston in Lewiston, ME](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muhammed-ali-fought-sonny-liston-in-lewiston-me/584176)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muhammed-ali-fought-sonny-liston-in-lewiston-me/584176 "2011-06-14T18:00:21Z")
Why Lewiston ME? Even now, it’s only a moderately large city, and the fight was almost 50 years ago. --- ## [Anybody download Honest Hearts yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-download-honest-hearts-yet/582229)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-download-honest-hearts-yet/582229 "2011-06-14T17:14:14Z")
I’m foaming at the mouth for the workday to end so I can get home and start downloading. Here’s hoping it’s better than Dead Money. --- ## [The Feud: "Cheers" by anyrose \[Game Over, man, Game Over!\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-cheers-by-anyrose-game-over-man-game-over/584981)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-cheers-by-anyrose-game-over-man-game-over/584981 "2011-06-14T15:04:54Z")
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 … --- ## [Domino strategy ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domino-strategy/585429)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domino-strategy/585429 "2011-06-14T14:42:41Z")
In my new apartment (getting back on-line today after a week), we have Directtv, and there’s a games channel, and I play dominoes alot. When I play, I usually handily beat the computer opponent. I wonder if I’m that good… --- ## [Going to try a Mad Libs game here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-try-a-mad-libs-game-here/584989)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-try-a-mad-libs-game-here/584989 "2011-06-14T03:31:21Z")
In honor of the passing of its creator. Very easy-I’ll list the parts-of-speech clues, and first come first served for each clue (please do in order). When you are done I’ll type up the story, we’ll hopefully get a lau… --- ## [GeoDefense: Medium Level 2, "Gordy," Is Impossible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodefense-medium-level-2-gordy-is-impossible/584515)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodefense-medium-level-2-gordy-is-impossible/584515 "2011-06-13T20:37:54Z")
It can’t be done. I’ve tried everything. I’ve followed online guides. It’s fricking impossible. I’ve tried for a YEAR. TO HELL WITH THIS. Post a solution if you have one. Dammit. --- ## [Possible Console War: Generation 8 Rumble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-console-war-generation-8-rumble/578451)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-console-war-generation-8-rumble/578451 "2011-06-13T09:04:50Z")
Looks like Nintendo is finally getting that HD console out (source). It’s still technically only a rumor, and this has been rumored every E3 since… oh… the Wii was still the Revolution, but this one strikes me as more le… --- ## [The Master Theorom - Crayola Madness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-master-theorom-crayola-madness/585273)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-master-theorom-crayola-madness/585273 "2011-06-13T03:36:38Z")
Link to puzzle I’m feeling really dumb on this. 1450+ people have solved it but not me :frowning: Someone please give me a hint. Here’s where I am so far: The six crayons have RGB color codes of 3BB08F, 80DAEB, etc (… --- ## [Installing purchased downloaded PS3 game after installing the demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-purchased-downloaded-ps3-game-after-installing-the-demo/585126)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-purchased-downloaded-ps3-game-after-installing-the-demo/585126 "2011-06-12T22:03:04Z")
With the PS3 Welcome Back promotion, we get two free downloaded games from a choice of five. I downloaded the demo version of Super Stardust HD to try it out. I then decided to get that one, so I bought the “free game … --- ## [What's with these damned PS3 updates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-these-damned-ps3-updates/584808)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-these-damned-ps3-updates/584808 "2011-06-12T19:07:20Z")
I just download the Playstation Home, and the first thing it wanted to do is download an update just as big. I just downloaded the Super Stardust HD demo, which took an hour and a half because I’ve got slow DSL, and the… --- ## [Duke Nukem Forever is DONE bitches!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-nukem-forever-is-done-bitches/568454)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-nukem-forever-is-done-bitches/568454 "2011-06-12T14:28:56Z")
We’ve been hearing “When it’s done” for more than a decade, but it’s finally done, and it’s coming out on May 3… of 2011! Gearbox (the team that took over for 3D Realms) even released a new trailer and it is awesome: Du… --- ## [CIV IV vs CIV V vs other mac-playable game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-iv-vs-civ-v-vs-other-mac-playable-game/583896)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-iv-vs-civ-v-vs-other-mac-playable-game/583896 "2011-06-11T23:50:21Z")
So, Portal and Portal 2 are done. What next? Civ? I played Civ 1-3 years ago. Now I can get IV for $20 on Steam, and V for $50. Which is better? I’ve heard grumblings that V isn’t as good a game. Or, should I try some … --- ## [OSU - Death Penalty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osu-death-penalty/585089)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osu-death-penalty/585089 "2011-06-11T16:11:49Z")
FTR, I don’t believe they will get the death penalty. However, I’d like to discuss the possible ramifications if they did. What would happen to OSU short and long term? Would their football program be dead for 30 year… --- ## [Help with crossworld clue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-crossworld-clue/585085)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-crossworld-clue/585085 "2011-06-11T06:23:31Z")
Like months inconducive to oyster-eating (5) :confused: --- ## [HHM Rhonda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hhm-rhonda/584737)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hhm-rhonda/584737 "2011-06-11T02:48:44Z")
If there’s an HMS Pinafore, why not a HHM Rhonda? SA Rose LG Blue YPAFTTLM Lucille BB John --- ## [Tiger is finished!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-is-finished/569566)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-is-finished/569566 "2011-06-10T23:40:13Z")
Hope you didn’t turn in to the tourney late today, cause you woulda missed el Tigre. What are they talking about a “new” swing? How many new swings has this guy gone through? Fun leaderboard - especially so with Tige… --- ## [College Football All-Time Team Rankings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-all-time-team-rankings/533229)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-all-time-team-rankings/533229 "2011-06-09T15:43:14Z")
According to College Football Data Warehouse with snapshots taken after the 2008 season and just today for the 2009 season, here are the rankings All-Time for the Top 25 and the SEC teams. Comments? College Footbal… --- ## [ESPN OTL, Mel Kiper, 7 on 7 Football, SEC Football, A coverup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-otl-mel-kiper-7-on-7-football-sec-football-a-coverup/584502)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-otl-mel-kiper-7-on-7-football-sec-football-a-coverup/584502 "2011-06-09T13:16:18Z")
I have been trying to piece together this story from the blogger? Muckraker? SportsbyBrooks. IMO, the article is poorly written and I cannot figure out what is so nefarious about this story. --- ## [Nfl 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2011/584633)
**Author:** [@JimH52](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimH52)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2011/584633 "2011-06-09T02:25:38Z")
Will there be a 2011 season? This is the longest NFL lockout ever. How frigin depressing…:frowning: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=409) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=411)