# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=435 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 436 --- ## [Who's your Super Bowl Pick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-super-bowl-pick/568748)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-super-bowl-pick/568748 "2011-01-28T11:46:16Z")
Who do you have winning Super Bowl XLV? Steelers or Packers? --- ## [What happens to rejected tennis balls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-rejected-tennis-balls/569151)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-rejected-tennis-balls/569151 "2011-01-28T02:53:35Z")
Just curious about what happens when a professional player is offered three tennis balls, and then they toss one back to the ball boy/girl. Is that ball removed from play entirely, or is it offered again later? The same… --- ## [Defending Against the Scholar's Mate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defending-against-the-scholars-mate/569219)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defending-against-the-scholars-mate/569219 "2011-01-27T23:14:41Z")
Two of the boys on my chess team got taken in by the Scholar’s Mate at a tournament last weekend, and I’d like to teach them how to make their opponents pay for trying to sucker them. After …1. Qf4 (where the queen thre… --- ## [Games for Windows Live, Bioshock 2, and Steam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-for-windows-live-bioshock-2-and-steam/568791)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-for-windows-live-bioshock-2-and-steam/568791 "2011-01-27T17:58:53Z")
I’ve searched around some trying to find an answer to this, but thus far no luck. Maybe someone here can help out? I downloaded Bioshock 2 from Steam awhile ago and just fired it up. I entered the CD key before the ga… --- ## [Giving Up On D&D Online's Free Trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-up-on-d-d-onlines-free-trial/569114)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-up-on-d-d-onlines-free-trial/569114 "2011-01-27T08:13:22Z")
I’ve downloaded that thing three times now and cannot get past the initial “equip weapon” phase. That little rogue guy just isn’t turning it loose. I really like the graphics, but it’s just a hassle when I can’t get a l… --- ## [PS3...ever USE the Sixaxis wii-like stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-ever-use-the-sixaxis-wii-like-stuff/568721)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-ever-use-the-sixaxis-wii-like-stuff/568721 "2011-01-27T01:33:32Z")
It occurs to me that, just as the Wii came out, Sony said ‘Oh yeah?!? Well OUR controller has waggly movement, too!’ And I’ve had my PS3 since Xmas last year…but I can’t remember a SINGLE time where a game has asked me … --- ## [What PC games should I play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-pc-games-should-i-play/568469)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-pc-games-should-i-play/568469 "2011-01-27T01:28:40Z")
So, it’s been about six or seven years since I did any serious PC gaming. I’ve now ordered a gaming-capable laptop (the Alienware m11x discussed in an IMHO thread), and I’m very much looking forward to its delivery. … --- ## [I'm DOOMed (need game install help)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-doomed-need-game-install-help/569108)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-doomed-need-game-install-help/569108 "2011-01-27T01:01:27Z")
Okay, I know I’m lame and old, but here goes: In another thread, somebody mentioned DOOM was on sale at Steam.com over the holidays. I missed the sale, but managed to find a freeware copy on the net and installed it on … --- ## [Football: value of a timeout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-value-of-a-timeout/568782)
**Author:** [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-value-of-a-timeout/568782 "2011-01-26T23:51:38Z")
I was just wondering if anyone has done a serious analysis of the expected value (in yardage, say) of a timeout in (American) football. It seems to me that if you’re behind late, then a timeout is pretty valuable – in m… --- ## [Is pro tennis irrelevant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pro-tennis-irrelevant/449050)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pro-tennis-irrelevant/449050 "2011-01-26T22:45:26Z")
There was an article on ESPN’s website about the US Open being televised by ESPN. It got me thinking about how tennis seems to have really dropped in popularity. Aside from the Williams sisters, I can’t name any pro tenn… --- ## [New Halas and Hunt trophies... Why and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-halas-and-hunt-trophies-why-and-why/568995)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-halas-and-hunt-trophies-why-and-why/568995 "2011-01-26T22:14:44Z")
I actually googled this and searched the NFL and Superbowl websites. Nothing. Does anyone know why the NFL decided to change the old AFC and NFC championship trophy from those nice wooden and pewter things to the alumi… --- ## [WoW: "Hey, I've done that!" Goofs and whoopsies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-hey-ive-done-that-goofs-and-whoopsies/567881)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-hey-ive-done-that-goofs-and-whoopsies/567881 "2011-01-26T22:08:55Z")
I figure a humorous thread about the screwups we’re embarassed about might make us feel a little bit better when it’s discovered that it’s not nearly a unique mistake. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Today mine was: (In Dalaran, o… --- ## [Ochocinco finished? \[Name change\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ochocinco-finished-name-change/568998)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ochocinco-finished-name-change/568998 "2011-01-26T20:31:20Z")
Chad Johnson says so. --- ## [Facebook Games = Evidence of Doom of Western Civilization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-games-evidence-of-doom-of-western-civilization/568866)
**Author:** [@Wogglebug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wogglebug)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-games-evidence-of-doom-of-western-civilization/568866 "2011-01-26T18:31:34Z")
I’m what they would call a video game addict. There’s a very large group that’s reckoned to purchase more than 20 games per year. Many of these games, understand, can consume whole weeks of time. (I wrote “addiction”, ri… --- ## [UConn Booster acts like a whiny baby.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uconn-booster-acts-like-a-whiny-baby/568999)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uconn-booster-acts-like-a-whiny-baby/568999 "2011-01-26T16:27:34Z")
UConn Booster acts likes a bad-tempered three year old… Seriously, I could give a shit about UConn football, but this dude needs to get kicked to the curb. “WAAAA! I gave you money and you didn’t give me a veto over the… --- ## [Why do pitchers hate it when batters crowd the plate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-pitchers-hate-it-when-batters-crowd-the-plate/568928)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-pitchers-hate-it-when-batters-crowd-the-plate/568928 "2011-01-26T13:30:25Z")
My non-baseball mind thinks: If they crowd the plate, its going to be tougher to get their bat’s sweetspot onto the pitch, because you’d have to pull in your swing tigher (which gives it less power), and can really only … --- ## [A few Minecraft questions on multiplayer, videos and sheep.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-minecraft-questions-on-multiplayer-videos-and-sheep/568915)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-minecraft-questions-on-multiplayer-videos-and-sheep/568915 "2011-01-26T05:25:01Z")
First question: How does multiplayer work? Does it involve finding your own server space (like I’d know the first thing on how to do this) and calling up your friends? Does everyone have to be on the same mode? What is t… --- ## [Bugs In D&D Free Version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugs-in-d-d-free-version/569009)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugs-in-d-d-free-version/569009 "2011-01-26T02:38:56Z")
Are there any that you know of? Just spent about 3 hours downloading it, chose human stalwart warrior, followed the little rogue to the first box. He’s telling me to go ahead and swing it, but I haven’t been able to equ… --- ## [Left for Dead 2 fans...the real thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-for-dead-2-fans-the-real-thing/568835)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-for-dead-2-fans-the-real-thing/568835 "2011-01-26T02:34:08Z")
Check out what someone found (figure L4D2 fans will appreciate this): --- ## [Packers v. Bears: NFC Championship Game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/packers-v-bears-nfc-championship-game/568478)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/packers-v-bears-nfc-championship-game/568478 "2011-01-26T01:48:17Z")
I figured I’d start the thread. I wanted to start it 2 seconds after the Packers beat the Falcons (hell, I would’ve in the 4th quarter), but held off until now. Outside of the 1996 Super Bowl, I haven’t been this excite… --- ## [Fallout Vegas: Dead Money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-vegas-dead-money/565004)
**Author:** [@FinnAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinnAgain)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-vegas-dead-money/565004 "2011-01-26T00:12:31Z")
So, this was just released, anybody play it? There are no reviews up yet and I’m contemplating picking it up. --- ## [Any Champions fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-champions-fans/566237)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-champions-fans/566237 "2011-01-25T22:08:30Z")
We’ve had an off-and-on Champions (Hero system 4th edtion) game running for years now, and it occurred to me to see if there were any fans on the board. It doesn’t get all the press of DnD, but there’s no better system f… --- ## [The Feud: More missing letters by Labtrash \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-missing-letters-by-labtrash-game-over/568622)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-missing-letters-by-labtrash-game-over/568622 "2011-01-25T22:01:31Z")
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 … --- ## [You are sick with typhoid: The Oregon Trail appreciation thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-sick-with-typhoid-the-oregon-trail-appreciation-thread/568467)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-sick-with-typhoid-the-oregon-trail-appreciation-thread/568467 "2011-01-25T21:15:31Z")
Those who are in their mid-20s to late-30s and grew up in the U.S. know what I’m talking about here. The video game where you went back to 1848, traveled the trail, hunted buffalo, bought rations and wrote cuss words on … --- ## [Wireless headphones for Teamspeak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-headphones-for-teamspeak/568680)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-headphones-for-teamspeak/568680 "2011-01-25T20:36:45Z")
I would like a set of wireless headphones for TS, but not sure which ines will work. I was thinking about the Logitech Gaming Headset G930, but the reviews seem to indicate it doesn’t play nice with TS, I need push to t… --- ## [NBA Timeouts -- Why Are They Doing This?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-timeouts-why-are-they-doing-this/568850)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-timeouts-why-are-they-doing-this/568850 "2011-01-25T20:21:26Z")
Was watching an NBA game as they were coming back from a timeout and couldn’t really understand why: (a) They had about eight security guys lining the sides/ends of the court, facing out. What do they think is going to… --- ## [My Know-It-All Moment of Disaster (Monopoly Game Inventor)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-know-it-all-moment-of-disaster-monopoly-game-inventor/568832)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-know-it-all-moment-of-disaster-monopoly-game-inventor/568832 "2011-01-25T17:39:35Z")
When I was a kid, Monopoly was a favorite game. And as should surprise no one, I was pretty fanatical even then about sticking to the rules (no “money in the middle” to be awarded at Free Parking, etc). I read the rules … --- ## [Carson Palmer Wants Out Of The 'Nati!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carson-palmer-wants-out-of-the-nati/568683)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carson-palmer-wants-out-of-the-nati/568683 "2011-01-25T16:49:23Z")
Egad. According to this ESPN article: Carson Palmer wants Cincinnati Bengals to trade him or he may retire, sources say - ESPN Carson Palmer is demanding to be traded and said he would retire if he didn’t get his wish. … --- ## [Game Informer Review Elder Scrolls V](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-informer-review-elder-scrolls-v/568380)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-informer-review-elder-scrolls-v/568380 "2011-01-25T06:11:11Z")
Sounds like a fun game, but they don’t offer a free trial, so I’m gonna go to Gamespot to see what they have used. For those of you who play and who know my limitations, do I need to go all the way back to version I, or… --- ## [Steelers' / Jets playoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-jets-playoff/568699)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-jets-playoff/568699 "2011-01-25T00:15:47Z")
Not to take away from Airman’s Steelers’ thread, but I thought the game deserved a separate thread. Troy is probably with an Achilles issue and Ben is having voice issues, which makes the no-huddle an issue. Could be a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=434) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=436)