# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=417 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 418 --- ## [Jim Tressel suspended for two games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-tressel-suspended-for-two-games/573990)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-tressel-suspended-for-two-games/573990 "2011-05-04T17:31:17Z")
Brief Story Here Obviously I am not privy to all the details, but this doesn’t pass the smell test to me and but I think he is only getting a slap on the wrist. Suspended for two games. OK…but Toledo? Akron? There a… --- ## [Fantasy baseball question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-question/580697)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-question/580697 "2011-05-04T16:45:17Z")
Concerning fantasy baseball, can anyone recommend a website that keeps track of players called up from the minors and gives a good, quick analysis of them? --- ## [Any interest in another SDMB Diplomacy Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-another-sdmb-diplomacy-game/580058)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-another-sdmb-diplomacy-game/580058 "2011-05-04T16:28:31Z")
From time to time we’ve had some enjoyable diplomacy games. Usually we can even throw together seven players fairly quickly (although I tend to get smashed pretty quickly)… So I wanted to toss it out there - I’d be happ… --- ## [Substandard drayage!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substandard-drayage/580279)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substandard-drayage/580279 "2011-05-04T14:20:05Z")
Yes, we are definitely enroute to perdition in substandard drayage! –Adrift on the wastewater flow without an implement of self-generated propulsion! –Left at an elevated location, entirely arid! –Granted sexual favor… --- ## [Fuck you again, Steven Seagal \[UFC 126 related\] \[spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-again-steven-seagal-ufc-126-related-spoilers/570416)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-again-steven-seagal-ufc-126-related-spoilers/570416 "2011-05-04T09:59:40Z")
You pompous, bloated fuck. If you missed UFC 126, Anderson Silva executed a brilliant front thrust kick to end Vitor’s chances at a revival of his career. Silva’s excellent athleticism and very long legs allowed him to p… --- ## [Middle aged woman needs XBox 360 game suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-aged-woman-needs-xbox-360-game-suggestions/579816)
**Author:** [@Jane\_Doe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_Doe)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-aged-woman-needs-xbox-360-game-suggestions/579816 "2011-05-04T04:31:41Z")
I love playing Wii, especially colorful games like Mario Galaxy, de Blob, Donky Kong, etc. It seems there are not a lot of great Wii games. My kids decided to upgrade me to an XBox 360. Can you recommend a couple of ga… --- ## [Teach me how to play golf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-to-play-golf/579038)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-to-play-golf/579038 "2011-05-04T02:51:35Z")
I know that’s like saying “teach me nuclear physics” but in June I am going to be a part of a golf tournament (don’t worry, it’s VERY informal) and it has been a good 15 years since I have played. I am not completely ign… --- ## [Why Americans don't like soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-americans-dont-like-soccer/580111)
**Author:** [@pinguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinguin)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-americans-dont-like-soccer/580111 "2011-05-03T22:32:20Z")
Why do you think? Some of my hypothesis: (1) Because they consider it a game for women. (2) Because Americans never win at soccer, so they don’t want to be defeated… (3) Because it is a real team game and Americans a… --- ## [The team has won X of the last Y games...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-team-has-won-x-of-the-last-y-games/580433)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-team-has-won-x-of-the-last-y-games/580433 "2011-05-03T21:07:25Z")
When sports reports talk about how a team is doing, they often say something like, “This team has won/lost X of their last Y games …” How do they pick those numbers? Every time I hear this stuff the numbers seem complet… --- ## [Kubb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kubb/580305)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kubb/580305 "2011-05-03T20:35:44Z")
Spiny Norman introduced me to the game of kubb several years ago, when he, Shayna and one of their neighbours and I played it at the beach. Alas, I don’t have anyone to play with up here. I might buy a game anyway, in … --- ## [Boise State charged by NCAA of losing institutional control while...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boise-state-charged-by-ncaa-of-losing-institutional-control-while/580618)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boise-state-charged-by-ncaa-of-losing-institutional-control-while/580618 "2011-05-03T20:34:07Z")
Ohio State University gets a nod and wink. :wink: A total of $4,934 of improper benefits over a multiple years ranging from $2.34 to $418. Improper reimbursement of a McDonalds meal. Yet, the football head coach of … --- ## [Programmers - What method do you use to display comma seperated lists correctly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programmers-what-method-do-you-use-to-display-comma-seperated-lists-correctly/580603)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programmers-what-method-do-you-use-to-display-comma-seperated-lists-correctly/580603 "2011-05-03T19:39:41Z")
arse-biscuit! I thought I’d posted this in GQ. Sorry. Going to repost it there. --- ## [Rift helpage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rift-helpage/580207)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rift-helpage/580207 "2011-05-03T16:18:22Z")
I’m planning to purchase Rift on Steam tonight and roll up a character. I don’t know much about the game aside from what I’ve read in a few threads and what one of my co-workers has told me. So…Rift 'dopers, give me so… --- ## [Opinions on Determining Handedness for Golf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-determining-handedness-for-golf/580425)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-determining-handedness-for-golf/580425 "2011-05-03T02:02:51Z")
My girlfriend wants to learn to play golf. Her company has regular outings and she wants an outdoor hobby. I’m a fair golfer but not much of a teacher and she has an initial question that has me stumped. That question is… --- ## [The "Sounds" like it's about time Feud by Twickster (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sounds-like-its-about-time-feud-by-twickster-game-over/580180)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sounds-like-its-about-time-feud-by-twickster-game-over/580180 "2011-05-03T00:40:10Z")
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 … --- ## [Golf Rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-rules/580522)
**Author:** [@Careforafresca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Careforafresca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-rules/580522 "2011-05-02T23:54:05Z")
The group I was playing in had a “Fried Egg” on the green of a par three…it was half buried…what is the ruling on this? --- ## [Playstation network compromised, customer details stolen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-network-compromised-customer-details-stolen/579839)
**Author:** [@sohvan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sohvan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-network-compromised-customer-details-stolen/579839 "2011-05-02T23:48:42Z")
I noticed there was already a post in the PS3 thread about this, but I thought a new thread might not be a bad idea for more visibility. The Playstation network has been compromised, and pretty much all customer data ha… --- ## [Question about quality of sound assets in game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-quality-of-sound-assets-in-game/580236)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-quality-of-sound-assets-in-game/580236 "2011-05-02T23:46:23Z")
Anyone in game development? I’ve been trying to find out about the typical quality of sound assets in games. I can totally see a ton fo small snippets for environmental audio being lossless, but I would guess that the v… --- ## [Anyone else playing Sid Meier's Pirates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-sid-meiers-pirates/297523)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-sid-meiers-pirates/297523 "2011-05-02T23:25:31Z")
We got hooked on Pirates! when it was a Nintendo game. Now we have the computer version and it’s so much fun! Ivylad plays and I sit beside him and keep track of his quests and where he needs to go and help him track d… --- ## [Snooker 2011 World Championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-2011-world-championships/579675)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-2011-world-championships/579675 "2011-05-02T21:12:22Z")
As there’s no snooker thread I thought I’d start the ball rolling (so to speak). I’d love to make a prediction for the tournament but there are at least 5 or 6 guys who could win this. Should Hendry retire? That reall… --- ## [Celebrities whose names you can type using one hand on QWERTY board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-whose-names-you-can-type-using-one-hand-on-qwerty-board/579826)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-whose-names-you-can-type-using-one-hand-on-qwerty-board/579826 "2011-05-02T19:13:47Z")
Sidestepping the issue of why you’re only using one hand, on a standard QWERTY board and without letting one hand stray onto the other’s territory (example: right hand typing E) what names can you spell out. Bonus point… --- ## [Mr Bin Laden, thank you for a great decade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-bin-laden-thank-you-for-a-great-decade/580478)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-bin-laden-thank-you-for-a-great-decade/580478 "2011-05-02T18:31:42Z")
As you’re enjoying your 72 virgins, know that you did not die in vain. You contributed to something greater than you. Thanks to you, the video game industry finally got off WWII. The earliest and best example of that is … --- ## [Can you identify this game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-game/580303)
**Author:** [@timheadford](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timheadford)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-game/580303 "2011-05-01T21:10:49Z")
I remember playing it in the early 90s, but I’m not sure when it was actually released. It was set aboard a derelict spaceship and I remember having to solve puzzles, detective-style, and try to figure out what happened… --- ## [Jesus Holy Christ in Heaven the Washington Nationals Suck Balls.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-holy-christ-in-heaven-the-washington-nationals-suck-balls/580330)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-holy-christ-in-heaven-the-washington-nationals-suck-balls/580330 "2011-05-01T13:17:18Z")
Please inflict a minor earthquake directly under Nats Stadium and swallow this franchise up so MLB doesn’t have to deal with this turd any more. These guys suck balls. Huge balls. Dirty Balls. Here are some highligh… --- ## [MLB: April 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-april-2011/576712)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-april-2011/576712 "2011-05-01T13:13:46Z")
Didn’t see that anyone had started the monthly MLB thread, so I thought I’d start it. I like this earlier start to the season, although the schedule was a bit odd. Since the Reds had a day game, why not let them go first… --- ## [XBOX 360 Hard Drive Failure: Are We Screwed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-hard-drive-failure-are-we-screwed/579258)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-hard-drive-failure-are-we-screwed/579258 "2011-04-30T23:14:22Z")
So the hard drive crashed on our 360 last night. I probably shouldn’t have pushed it when I began to have problems saving the Fallout New Vegas, but with a game that buggy, I figured it was some bug I was encountering ra… --- ## [Cleaning dust from a PS3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-dust-from-a-ps3/579542)
**Author:** [@cgg419](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cgg419)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-dust-from-a-ps3/579542 "2011-04-30T22:57:32Z")
I’ve always been under the impression that it was dangerous to use a vacuum on computers, due to the risk of static electricity damaging various components. But I can’t figure out any other way to clean the dust out of … --- ## [The Perfect in Every Way Game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-in-every-way-game/578197)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-in-every-way-game/578197 "2011-04-30T19:04:51Z")
Picture you have a lover. He/she (now to be referred to as she for simplicity’s sake), is perfect in every way. She is drop-dead gorgeous, her face making Audrey Hepburn look like Alfred E. Neuman. Her wit is on par w… --- ## [Let's play QWOP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-qwop/564495)
**Author:** [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-qwop/564495 "2011-04-30T16:29:25Z")
QWOP You are the product of an under-funded athletics training program, how far into the 100m can you get? My record is a measly and poorly-coordinated 2.5m :o --- ## [Sims Medieval-- Anyone have it yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-medieval-anyone-have-it-yet/575620)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-medieval-anyone-have-it-yet/575620 "2011-04-30T12:38:17Z")
Is it like World Adventures quest-wise? Is the building like Sims or SimCity? I love all games Sims. Will this live up my expectations? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=416) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=418)