# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=414 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 415 --- ## [Castaway 2 - Armorgames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway-2-armorgames/581571)
**Author:** [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway-2-armorgames/581571 "2011-05-20T20:57:39Z")
My new obsession. I won’t link from here because I get a glitchy version on this computer, which may be the computer itself, but hey. Google is your friend. Much more complex than the original, better graphics, better … --- ## [Best chess player in the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-chess-player-in-the-world/582541)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-chess-player-in-the-world/582541 "2011-05-20T15:34:05Z")
If Anand only has a rating of 2850, why he the world champion? I saw a player on Yahoo! chess with a rating of over 5000. Is it a different rating system? --- ## [Derek Jeter backing Jorge Posada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/derek-jeter-backing-jorge-posada/582145)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/derek-jeter-backing-jorge-posada/582145 "2011-05-20T02:04:07Z")
For non-baseball fans, Yankee DH Posada arrived at the stadium, and seeing he’d been dropped to 9th. in the batting order (Posada is hitting .165), he asked for the night off. Jeter said, IHO, that Posada did nothing wro… --- ## [NCAA "Power Brokers" discussing stipend to student athletes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-power-brokers-discussing-stipend-to-student-athletes/582489)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-power-brokers-discussing-stipend-to-student-athletes/582489 "2011-05-20T01:05:48Z")
I wonder if this story has any traction? I hope so. this is from Conference-USA commissioner Britton Banowsky. --- ## [Tell me about Bulls v. Heat Game 2. (Need answers fast.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-bulls-v-heat-game-2-need-answers-fast/582373)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-bulls-v-heat-game-2-need-answers-fast/582373 "2011-05-19T05:26:53Z")
I’m going to watch game 2 of the Bulls/Heat series tonight. I’ve barely followed Basketball this year. I’m hoping someone can tell me some of the things to look for in this game. in particular, who are Chicago’s key play… --- ## [Idiot does not ruin game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiot-does-not-ruin-game/580782)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiot-does-not-ruin-game/580782 "2011-05-19T04:49:06Z")
Drunken “fan” runs onto field at Red Sox game. Gotta give props to that umpire. --- ## [Professional Sports Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-sports-question/582096)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-sports-question/582096 "2011-05-19T01:28:49Z")
After the games, and sometimes even before, pro football and basketball games you see the opposing players speaking to one another. Why not baseball? Not only do they not get together, there’s a player aloofness that i… --- ## [Thundercats Mafia Gameplay Thread \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thundercats-mafia-gameplay-thread-game-over/579228)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 608\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thundercats-mafia-gameplay-thread-game-over/579228 "2011-05-19T01:04:16Z")
Starting Player Roster: Astral Rejection glowacks Pleonast \[del\]Zeriel\[/del\] Hirka T’Bawa Mahaloth Normal Phase special ed Red Skeezix Giraffe \[del\]pedescribe\[/del\] Jimmy Chitwood fubbleskag Tom Scud \[del\]Sir T-Cups\[/d… --- ## [Your country needs YOU! to fight Somali pirates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-country-needs-you-to-fight-somali-pirates/582318)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-country-needs-you-to-fight-somali-pirates/582318 "2011-05-19T00:20:32Z")
Anyone try THIS? --- ## [NL Pitchers from the "Greatest Generation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nl-pitchers-from-the-greatest-generation/582237)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nl-pitchers-from-the-greatest-generation/582237 "2011-05-18T23:57:45Z")
Whenever I think about the greatest players of that era, I can never think of an NL pitcher, so who am I forgetting about? --- ## [WoW: Rolling Need on a Lockbox = Ninja?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-rolling-need-on-a-lockbox-ninja/582238)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-rolling-need-on-a-lockbox-ninja/582238 "2011-05-18T21:38:16Z")
Just your thoughts here, please. I was in a dungeon with four other guildies, and one of the corpses offered up an Elementium Lockbox as loot. All five us us rolled need on it, but one person had a full-on hissyfit sayin… --- ## [Split screen in the LEGO games -- good or bad and other thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/split-screen-in-the-lego-games-good-or-bad-and-other-thoughts/582371)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/split-screen-in-the-lego-games-good-or-bad-and-other-thoughts/582371 "2011-05-18T21:05:00Z")
I believe my oldest son was four when we started out with Lego Star Wars and it was unbelievably fun. Many times we stood in a room and together tried to figure out how to solve the puzzle, he eventually found the soluti… --- ## [Need some Advice on Putting Together Vintage Jigsaw Puzzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-on-putting-together-vintage-jigsaw-puzzles/582297)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-on-putting-together-vintage-jigsaw-puzzles/582297 "2011-05-18T20:31:56Z")
I like doing small jigsaw puzzles with 250 or 350 pieces. Something that can be started & finished in a weekend. I bought some vintage Tuco puzzles from the 1930’s. They are kicking my butt. Here’s one like I bought h… --- ## [The Feud: Challenging Words by Le Ministre de l'au-delà \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-challenging-words-by-le-ministre-de-lau-dela-game-over/581518)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-challenging-words-by-le-ministre-de-lau-dela-game-over/581518 "2011-05-18T19:14:45Z")
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 … --- ## [Scrabble in Latin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-in-latin/581733)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-in-latin/581733 "2011-05-18T16:37:48Z")
For years, there has been a set of rules available from the Center for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, where they have actually been holding competitions, and an online setup for play at a distance, but re… --- ## [Tonight's $1000 Trivia Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonights-1000-trivia-question/582054)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonights-1000-trivia-question/582054 "2011-05-18T16:18:44Z")
So my weekly trivia team made it to the city finals that were held tonight. 47 teams of 5 people, competing for $1000. We usually do very well at our usual location, so we were pretty confident. After the first 5 rounds … --- ## [Cast Space Jam II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-space-jam-ii/582288)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-space-jam-ii/582288 "2011-05-18T04:31:51Z")
So, the Nerdlucks have returned to Earth, intent on winning the rematch, now that Jordan is long gone. They’ve approached the Straight Dope for help with deciding on whose skills to borrow for the game. They’re also plan… --- ## [Final Fantasy Soundtrack Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-soundtrack-question/582160)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-soundtrack-question/582160 "2011-05-18T03:11:32Z")
This is driving my girlfriend, Tracyfish, and me insane. Well, maybe just me. We went to hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra play Bolero on Saturday and when I heard it, I immediately thought of a song from a Final Fan… --- ## [is there an electronic board for game of Go and if not why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-electronic-board-for-game-of-go-and-if-not-why-not/582150)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-electronic-board-for-game-of-go-and-if-not-why-not/582150 "2011-05-18T02:05:09Z")
here Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers | is a discussion dating to 2007 - apparently the English speaking people involved (whether any of them reads an Asian language is unclear) couldn’t find such. Well, so if mi… --- ## [Are there any movie tie-in video games worth playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-tie-in-video-games-worth-playing/580880)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-tie-in-video-games-worth-playing/580880 "2011-05-17T21:04:44Z")
I’ve been burned by Tron and Clash of the Titans. Plus Thor is getting underwhelming reviews. --- ## [Games/game genres you will never touch with a 100 foot pole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-game-genres-you-will-never-touch-with-a-100-foot-pole/580913)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-game-genres-you-will-never-touch-with-a-100-foot-pole/580913 "2011-05-17T19:00:37Z")
Inspiring post. Me, I have absolutely no interest in something like the Sims-the gameplay seems incredibly banal to me. I’ve steered clear of MMO’s so far-I dislike the static shallow gameplay which is inherent if you … --- ## [What have I done? (Civ 5)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-i-done-civ-5/581293)
**Author:** [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-i-done-civ-5/581293 "2011-05-17T18:12:10Z")
Since my computer relaxation of choice is offline indefinitely (Curse you Sony and your inadequate security) I decided to pick up something to fill a few hours a week. Saturday I finally created a Steam account and made… --- ## [Most EVIL person of all time (Game nomination thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-person-of-all-time-game-nomination-thread/580688)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-person-of-all-time-game-nomination-thread/580688 "2011-05-17T17:35:12Z")
I admit a love of these games/threads. I want to keep them going. :slight\_smile: As was done in the Worst military leader of all time thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=585694&highlight=wors… --- ## [Guess The Context!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-context/582031)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-context/582031 "2011-05-17T17:07:06Z")
Ok, game time…put up a real-life thing that you said, was said to you, whatever – while everyone else tried to guess what the context was that makes this seemingly crazy phrase make sense. My daughter to me, about an ho… --- ## [The oldest international rivalry in sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-international-rivalry-in-sports/582020)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-international-rivalry-in-sports/582020 "2011-05-17T09:50:07Z")
It won’t surprise too many people here that it’s between the US and Canada. I wonder how many people will be able to guess the sport. Please write your answers before peeking. --- ## [Beyond Third Earth: Thundercats Mafia Forbidden Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-third-earth-thundercats-mafia-forbidden-thread/579229)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyond-third-earth-thundercats-mafia-forbidden-thread/579229 "2011-05-16T16:58:50Z")
Current players, please do not view this thread! This thread is for spectators and dead/banished players only. If you wish to receive spoilers for the game, please PM me. Link to setup: Link to gameplay: --- ## [Oprah is disrupting the NBA Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-is-disrupting-the-nba-playoffs/581824)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oprah-is-disrupting-the-nba-playoffs/581824 "2011-05-16T13:55:14Z")
Story Here. I guess United Center didn’t expect the Bulls to do this well. --- ## [Interest check (LOTRO party/regular group)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-check-lotro-party-regular-group/578359)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-check-lotro-party-regular-group/578359 "2011-05-16T10:46:20Z")
I know the dope has more than a few regular Lord of the Rings Online players, and the game is a lot more fun when played with a group of people, so I’m wondering if there would be anyone interested in making new characte… --- ## [How's about another trivia thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-about-another-trivia-thread/582016)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-about-another-trivia-thread/582016 "2011-05-16T00:07:25Z")
Hey, why not. It’s been awhile, and I just found out a new factoid: The Frank Sinatra standard Nancy (With The Laughing Face) was written by none other than Phil Silvers (of the old Sgt. Bilko TV series) in about 1944.… --- ## [Dragon Age II: Now Playing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-ii-now-playing/574057)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-ii-now-playing/574057 "2011-05-15T03:26:43Z")
I considered: Dragon Age II: Electric Boogaloo All This And Dragon Age II Dragonage II: The Re-Dragonaging Dragon Age II: Meet the Hawkers But… I restrained myself. Now that the game is out, it’s time for a new thre… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=413) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=415)