# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=442 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 443 --- ## [Mass Effect 2 DLC on sale \[XBox\] 64%-75% off, TODAY ONLY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-2-dlc-on-sale-xbox-64-75-off-today-only/565587)
**Author:** [@FinnAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinnAgain)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-2-dlc-on-sale-xbox-64-75-off-today-only/565587 "2010-12-28T22:23:40Z")
Hey folks, Microsoft is having a Mass Effect 2 DLC sale. Kasumi, Overlord and Shadow Broker are all on sale for 200 microsoft points, today only. That means you have about 21.5 hours from this OP’s time stamp. --- ## [Game apps that don't require you to annoy your friends.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-apps-that-dont-require-you-to-annoy-your-friends/565598)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-apps-that-dont-require-you-to-annoy-your-friends/565598 "2010-12-28T18:46:34Z")
I really enjoy the many of the game apps that come with Facebook. Cityville and Mafia Wars being my two favorites. However, I do not like the fact that you must annoy your friends in order to progress. For Christmas I g… --- ## [Tell me about playtesting computer games with non-standard input devices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-playtesting-computer-games-with-non-standard-input-devices/565235)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-playtesting-computer-games-with-non-standard-input-devices/565235 "2010-12-28T07:40:21Z")
Many if not most computer games expect you to use a mouse + keyboard. Driving games expect wheels and flight sims expect joysticks, which are fair enough, but it seems to me that many games get thrown by the simplest of … --- ## [Kinect Impressions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kinect-impressions/561018)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kinect-impressions/561018 "2010-12-28T06:04:30Z")
I work for Sony, so I admit up front that I’m biased against the Kinect. I’ve played around with one at work and the experience reminded me of everything I hated about our Eyetoy games – mushy control and pointless Simo… --- ## [Mensa Word Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa-word-game/565536)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa-word-game/565536 "2010-12-27T23:22:04Z")
I got the following forward from my lame marginally computer illiterate aunt who loves chain mail and offensive forwards. It was one of the few that made me chuckle and I thought it would make a good word game for the Do… --- ## [college football uprights - why so short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-uprights-why-so-short/565231)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-uprights-why-so-short/565231 "2010-12-27T20:54:33Z")
This has gnawed at me for a while, but when Boise St.'s kicker missed two chip shot field goals that caused them to lose to Nevada and cost them a trip to the Rose Bowl, I’d really like to know. One of the kicks looked … --- ## [List your Top 10 Players of All-Time from your favorite NFL team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-your-top-10-players-of-all-time-from-your-favorite-nfl-team/564322)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-your-top-10-players-of-all-time-from-your-favorite-nfl-team/564322 "2010-12-27T20:04:45Z")
The NFL Network has been doing Top 10 lists for a while now, and I just saw that they were debuting their Top 10 Steelers of All-Time on Christmas Eve. You know I’m going to be watching that, but I thought it might be in… --- ## [Help me find an online game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-an-online-game/565212)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-an-online-game/565212 "2010-12-27T19:15:14Z")
I was playing a game online the other night can’t remember where or what it was called. The female character is clad in tight black leather,she kills the guards by either sneaking up on them and breaking there necks by … --- ## [Another football question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-football-question/565481)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-football-question/565481 "2010-12-27T03:49:12Z")
I saw that a referee got injured today. It was minor and he completed the game but it made me wonder about the procedure for this. Obviously an official could be injured on the field and unable to continue the game. Is t… --- ## [Terrell Owens Meltdown Already?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrell-owens-meltdown-already/564297)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrell-owens-meltdown-already/564297 "2010-12-27T01:35:27Z")
So TO is going on recordblaming the owner and coaches for the team’s loss. I guess no one is surprised, but I thought he \*might \*make it the full year. TO is the man I love to hate. Any team he plays for I root agains… --- ## [SDMB Auction FF League 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-ff-league-2010/548630)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 275\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-auction-ff-league-2010/548630 "2010-12-27T00:54:04Z")
Last year’s thread and our general discussion ff thread. We’re not recruiting yet - everyone from last year is invited - but if some people don’t show up this year, I’ll start sending out some invites. Our standings un… --- ## [Cower to the Cowboys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cower-to-the-cowboys/563883)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cower-to-the-cowboys/563883 "2010-12-26T23:50:04Z")
Thisarticle is suggesting there is a chance that Cower will go to the Cowboys. I really liked Cower as a coach and will try to root for him if he goes back to coaching, but if he goes to the Cowboys, man I just won’t be… --- ## [2011 IIHF U20 Junior Hockey Championship in Buffalo, NY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-iihf-u20-junior-hockey-championship-in-buffalo-ny/565423)
**Author:** [@newcomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcomer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-iihf-u20-junior-hockey-championship-in-buffalo-ny/565423 "2010-12-26T23:47:37Z")
Full disclosure: I live in Canada. That’s all you need to know. Today is the start of the IIHF U20 Hockey Junior Championship in Buffalo, NY. Ever since I started the family (my eldest is 7 years old) it has been a trad… --- ## ["walk-off" kick return](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-off-kick-return/565155)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-off-kick-return/565155 "2010-12-26T23:25:38Z")
The Giant’s collapse cumlinated with Desean Jackson’s “walk-off” punt return TD. Can anyone else recall a “walk-off” kick return TD? --- ## [Streaming NFL Games? Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-nfl-games-need-answer-fast/565436)
**Author:** [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-nfl-games-need-answer-fast/565436 "2010-12-26T18:01:55Z")
I just realized that instead of the super-important Colts game this afternoon, I’m going to get the lame-o Packers game! Nooo!!! Is there a way to watch an NFL game online, without downloading 400 pounds of malware? I… --- ## [Drunk Driver who killed Adenhart gets 51 to life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driver-who-killed-adenhart-gets-51-to-life/565215)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driver-who-killed-adenhart-gets-51-to-life/565215 "2010-12-26T04:16:11Z")
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;\_ylt=Al72R4SKxecOgNMgVAymGcY5nYcB?slug=ap-angelspitcherkilled I’m all for punishing drunk driving, but 51 to life? Any legal dopers care to comment on why this is murder? IANAL, but I … --- ## [Why is Duke basketball disliked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-duke-basketball-disliked/565275)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-duke-basketball-disliked/565275 "2010-12-26T04:13:12Z")
I’m not a huge basketball fan. However, on the local sports talk radio, they were discussing basketball. And the guy said something along the lines of “Everyone loves to hate on coach K. and his style of basketball, bu… --- ## [Monopoly rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-rules-question/565369)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-rules-question/565369 "2010-12-25T20:42:51Z")
I need clafication on a rule in monopoly. Here is the situation, a player lands on a property with 3 houses, owes $700, and raises $630 from mortgaged property. Can he then make a deal with another player to sell his pr… --- ## [Lets play connections!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-connections/565342)
**Author:** [@luvtinayothers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvtinayothers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-connections/565342 "2010-12-25T08:45:19Z")
Virgil Starkwell Henry Bemis Ralphie Parker --- ## [Anyone Playing Dungeons and Dragons Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-dungeons-and-dragons-online/565094)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-dungeons-and-dragons-online/565094 "2010-12-24T19:45:33Z")
I started a couple of weeks ago and am enjoying it. Initially I had misgivings as my friend who turned me on to it related that HP/Spell points are not regenerated spontaneously, but restored at rest shrines. Plus, I was… --- ## [Who's your alternative NFL team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-alternative-nfl-team/564971)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-alternative-nfl-team/564971 "2010-12-24T17:40:53Z")
This may or may not work, but I’ll put it up and see what happens. All (or most) football fans have a favorite team, one team of which they are always a fan through thick and thin. Some fans also have an alternate team… --- ## [Ladies, do you reveal your gender when playing online games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-do-you-reveal-your-gender-when-playing-online-games/564781)
**Author:** [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-do-you-reveal-your-gender-when-playing-online-games/564781 "2010-12-24T17:37:08Z")
I’m currently playing a lot of Darkwind, an online car wars game. Admittedly, there are probably not a lot of women playing this game. It still bugs me when players call everyone ‘gents’. “Good luck, gents”, “Good, race,… --- ## [Reminisce about defunct sports rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminisce-about-defunct-sports-rules/563538)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminisce-about-defunct-sports-rules/563538 "2010-12-24T14:18:46Z")
In whatever sport(s) you follow, are there any long-defunct rules that you miss? I miss 3-to-make-2 and 2-to-make-1 in pro basketball. As young people may not be aware, there was a time, long ago, in the NBA when being… --- ## [WH40K--Dark Eldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wh40k-dark-eldar/564867)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wh40k-dark-eldar/564867 "2010-12-24T02:45:23Z")
The Dark Eldar have been out for a month or two now. Anybody here play them? How do they stack up against other armies like space marines? What are their strongest units, weakest units? And yes, they look awesome! --- ## [A fantastic idea for a cafe - Snakes and Lattes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-idea-for-a-cafe-snakes-and-lattes/565202)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-idea-for-a-cafe-snakes-and-lattes/565202 "2010-12-23T22:45:25Z")
There’s a great spot which has opened up in my neighbourhood - Snakes and Lattes. It’s a cafe with a liquor license, they serve sandwiches as well as hot chocolate, espresso, lattes, etc. The big selling point is that… --- ## [The Feud: If They Were Still Alive by Little Nemo \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-if-they-were-still-alive-by-little-nemo-game-over/564368)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-if-they-were-still-alive-by-little-nemo-game-over/564368 "2010-12-23T20:26:29Z")
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 … --- ## [NFL Week 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/564529)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/564529 "2010-12-23T15:36:36Z")
No thread yet? I thought I’d find about 200 posts dissecting SF-SD this morning :D. The Chargers did look pretty good last night, although a few random things did seem to go against the 49ers. In other news, it appears… --- ## [McNabb - Visiting the trade a year later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcnabb-visiting-the-trade-a-year-later/564577)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcnabb-visiting-the-trade-a-year-later/564577 "2010-12-23T15:25:58Z")
Hearing that Donovan McNabb was benched for the rest of the season, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this heated thread McNabb now a Redskin I was one of the biggest critics of McNabb, and had little doubt t… --- ## [Better 1-2-3 : 90s Braves, or 2011 Phillies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-1-2-3-90s-braves-or-2011-phillies/564255)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-1-2-3-90s-braves-or-2011-phillies/564255 "2010-12-23T14:25:18Z")
With the signing of Cliff Lee, the Phillies have a ridiculous first three starters - Roy Halladay, Lee, and Roy Oswalt. But for several years, the Atlanta braves had a 1-2-3 of Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and John Smoltz.… --- ## [Running an old Mac game on a PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-an-old-mac-game-on-a-pc/564660)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-an-old-mac-game-on-a-pc/564660 "2010-12-23T11:23:12Z")
I desire very much to run an old Mac game I used to love called “Barrack” by Ambrosia Software. Trouble is, I don’t have an operational Mac, and I’m not quite so desperate to play the game again that I want to buy an old… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=441) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=443)