# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=453 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 454 --- ## [Heavy Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-rain/559433)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-rain/559433 "2010-11-05T03:10:32Z")
I just now got around to playing this ace game for PS3. I’ve beaten it several times now to see a couple of different possible endings. Here are my thoughts, for others who have played it. The aesthetics and gameplay me… --- ## [I must be crazy (WoW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-be-crazy-wow/558841)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-be-crazy-wow/558841 "2010-11-04T23:53:43Z")
A friend of mine has talked me into the unthinkable…I’ve reactivated my WoW account and purchased the Lich King/Cataclysm pre-order. :eek: I’m in the process of downloading the client right now and will probably have t… --- ## [NFL Rivalries: Pick a Side](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rivalries-pick-a-side/559160)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rivalries-pick-a-side/559160 "2010-11-04T23:51:36Z")
I figured a little poll could kill some time during the half the of the Colts - Texans game. I’m curious where the Doper fans fall on the biggest rivalries across the league. Each rivalry has a tandem of options, pick a … --- ## [Tell me about LOTR Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-lotr-online/555572)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-lotr-online/555572 "2010-11-04T21:22:04Z")
So I just found out that LOTR Online has gone free-to-play, and I love me some MMORPGs, but I’m in a fairly low-bandwidth situation and have to think about whether it would get that much use. So I guess I’m looking for a… --- ## [NFL Week 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/558970)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/558970 "2010-11-04T18:42:19Z")
1pm MIA @ CIN JAC @ DAL WSH @ DET BUF @ KC CAR @ STL GB @ NYJ DEN @ SF (well, london) 4pm TEN @ SD SEA @ OAK MIN @ NE TB @ ARI SNF PIT @ NO MNF HOU @ IND I miss Omni’s writeups. --- ## [Tips for first-time Nascar race fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-first-time-nascar-race-fans/555110)
**Author:** [@beckwall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beckwall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-first-time-nascar-race-fans/555110 "2010-11-02T14:23:57Z")
It’s only the Nationwide series but it should be fun. Has anyone been to a race? Lots of questions, specifically if you’ve been to the track in Ontario, Ca. Any suggestions for parking? They must have off-site areas … --- ## [Rubik's Cube is 30 this year. Ever solve it? What's your best time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubiks-cube-is-30-this-year-ever-solve-it-whats-your-best-time/557725)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubiks-cube-is-30-this-year-ever-solve-it-whats-your-best-time/557725 "2010-11-04T16:49:33Z")
I’ve been thinking about the Rubik’s cube lately. Last year I was ordering some Christmas presents from ThinkGeek, and also picked up a Megaminx (“Rubik’s dodecahedron”) to give myself (because no one else would think t… --- ## [No names on SF Giants home jerseys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-names-on-sf-giants-home-jerseys/559249)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-names-on-sf-giants-home-jerseys/559249 "2010-11-03T22:38:03Z")
During the World Series it appeared that the San Francisco Giants road jerseys featured the players’ last names but not so on the home jerseys, just the numbers. Is this perception correct? Does this home-no, road-yes … --- ## [Live World Series Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-world-series-thread/558590)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-world-series-thread/558590 "2010-11-03T21:43:57Z")
This is going to be an epic match-up between Lincecum and Lee. Can’t wait. Let’s go Rangers!! --- ## [What does "weakened" mean in D&D (4e)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-weakened-mean-in-d-d-4e/558988)
**Author:** [@SurveyorAlpha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SurveyorAlpha)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-weakened-mean-in-d-d-4e/558988 "2010-11-03T17:50:25Z")
Thread title says it all. --- ## [The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) turns 25!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nintendo-entertainment-system-nes-turns-25/557532)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nintendo-entertainment-system-nes-turns-25/557532 "2010-11-03T17:44:49Z")
October 18, 1985, the NES was first released in the United States. $249 got you the control deck, two standard controllers, a light gun zapper, a Robotic Operating Buddy (ROB – I’m STILL not sure what it was supposed to … --- ## [Any good flash wargames out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-flash-wargames-out-there/558560)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-flash-wargames-out-there/558560 "2010-11-03T14:21:30Z")
I’d like something to play at work and I love wargames, or anything else that scratches that strategic itch. For that matter, does anyone know of some cheap easy-to-learn turn-based strategy computer games? --- ## [The Feud: Halloween 2010 by 42fish \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-halloween-2010-by-42fish-game-over/558442)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-halloween-2010-by-42fish-game-over/558442 "2010-11-03T12:45:01Z")
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… --- ## [Death Pool Rules Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-pool-rules-discussion/479549)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-pool-rules-discussion/479549 "2010-11-02T23:37:25Z")
This thread is to discuss possible rule changes to the Death Pool. As the entries for 2009 are now closed, any rule changes will not be implemented until 2010. It may seem premature to discuss things now, but the subje… --- ## [What is the most difficult sport to watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-difficult-sport-to-watch/559010)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-difficult-sport-to-watch/559010 "2010-11-02T22:21:09Z")
I was watching a hockey game on TV last night, and it kept getting my attention that the camera operator was having a hard time keeping track of where the puck was. And I figured I’d have the same difficulty if I’d been … --- ## [Designing a Labyrinth of Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designing-a-labyrinth-of-doom/557669)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designing-a-labyrinth-of-doom/557669 "2010-11-02T14:41:16Z")
How big does a classic labyrinth need to be to reliably kill those trapped within by means of exhaustion and dehydration? The labyrinth would be fair - meaning there is an exit that one could theoretically get to. The … --- ## [NFL - Pass interference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pass-interference/558952)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pass-interference/558952 "2010-11-02T13:45:45Z")
I have never cared for the NFL’s defensive pass interference rule. It’s a spot foul and therefore assumes that the receiver would have made the catch. On a long pass play, the penalty can be huge. My question is, why … --- ## [Anyone play Gun (PC)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-gun-pc/558728)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-gun-pc/558728 "2010-11-02T13:38:11Z")
I’m still kind of bummed that Red Dead Redemption didn’t come out on the PC. So a store near me has a game called Gun, which looks to be a wild west shooter. Has anyone played it and care to give me a little rundown on… --- ## [Game On! NHL: October 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-on-nhl-october-2010/555673)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-on-nhl-october-2010/555673 "2010-11-01T18:53:28Z")
Well, it’s not yet October, not for another four and a half hours as I type this. And the regular season doesn’t get underway for another week yet. But I figure the leaves are changing colour, the wind is getting colde… --- ## [Fantasy Football Week 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-8/558664)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-8/558664 "2010-11-01T00:44:21Z")
Advice/discussion thread. I have 2 WR and a WR/RB slot to fill from these players. Half PPR. Calvin Johnson WAS Brandon Lloyd @SF Dwayne Bowe BUF Ronnie Brown @CIN Danny Woodhead MIN Deion Branch MIN I’m leaning … --- ## [Homecoming football game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homecoming-football-game/557946)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homecoming-football-game/557946 "2010-10-31T19:50:34Z")
Is the Homecoming game traditionally the 1st or last home game? Wikipedia didn’t specify, though had cool info otherwise. --- ## [In which the college football hater enjoys attending a game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-the-college-football-hater-enjoys-attending-a-game/558921)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-the-college-football-hater-enjoys-attending-a-game/558921 "2010-10-31T12:52:52Z")
Hate is a strong word and probably an exaggeration. Let’s just say that I have strong negative feelings toward college football. This is for many reasons. Some of the reasons are due to the emphasis placed on sports b… --- ## [$#\*%@#& Geodefense Medium Level 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodefense-medium-level-1/558892)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodefense-medium-level-1/558892 "2010-10-30T17:56:59Z")
I will be damned if I can do this level. The fast little creeps get me every time. I’ve followed online guides to no avail. Screw Geodefense. Why is this game so damned hard? I like tower defense games but at least … --- ## [Windows 7 patch for Fallout 3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-patch-for-fallout-3/558804)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-patch-for-fallout-3/558804 "2010-10-30T05:41:44Z")
Someone told me there’s a patch for Windows 7 so that you can play Fallout 3 on it now. Is this true? I’d really like to play it. --- ## [TCU vs. Boise St in BCS Title Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcu-vs-boise-st-in-bcs-title-game/558080)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcu-vs-boise-st-in-bcs-title-game/558080 "2010-10-30T02:09:49Z")
What, in addition to an act of God, would need to happen for the two non-AQ’ers play for the title? --- ## [Please Explain Farmville To Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-farmville-to-me/558718)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-farmville-to-me/558718 "2010-10-29T18:50:16Z")
Hopefully this has a mostly factual answer. Someone explain farmville to me. From what little I can tell from the wikipedia page, it seems pretty much just like Sim-city, SimAnt, SimFarm, SimEarth, SimLife, SimTower, S… --- ## [I don't understand what Jenn Sterger is up to (regarding Farve)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-what-jenn-sterger-is-up-to-regarding-farve/558177)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-what-jenn-sterger-is-up-to-regarding-farve/558177 "2010-10-29T16:26:34Z")
Hmm…she’s been saying for weeks that she “may” talk to the NFL. Why is this taking weeks to sort out? Is she working out some sort of paid silence deal with Farve? Is she working all of the book/Inside Edition/Playb… --- ## [Can someone explain why Haynesworth says he "can't" play well in a 3-4 D?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-haynesworth-says-he-cant-play-well-in-a-3-4-d/558727)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-haynesworth-says-he-cant-play-well-in-a-3-4-d/558727 "2010-10-29T02:45:43Z")
What is it about 3-4 that is so different from4-3 that makes it so hard for him to play? Hes a defensive lineman. His position is not that mentally challenging. Rush the passer or stuff the run. As far as I can tell … --- ## [Do football fields exist outside of the law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-football-fields-exist-outside-of-the-law/558217)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-football-fields-exist-outside-of-the-law/558217 "2010-10-29T01:13:11Z")
This may be a stupid question, but does the law not exist on a football field? Is there something about the NFLPA’s contractual agreement with the NFL that says no one can be charged with a crime while participating in … --- ## [Switch Hitting Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitting-question/558620)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitting-question/558620 "2010-10-29T01:12:51Z")
Is there anything in the rulebook stopping a batter from stepping into the batter’s box to bat left handed, take a few pitches, and then walk around and step back in to bat right? For a good switch hitter it might rattl… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=452) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=454)