# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=455 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 456 --- ## [Big announcement day (10/21/10) for college hoops recruiting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-announcement-day-10-21-10-for-college-hoops-recruiting/557889)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-announcement-day-10-21-10-for-college-hoops-recruiting/557889 "2010-10-22T15:34:14Z")
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/onthetrail Three top high school players are planning on making announcements this afternoon on ESPN regarding their college committments. #4 overall HS player, Qui… --- ## [Alright you wimpy Pansies! (Blood Bowl LE out on 28th)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alright-you-wimpy-pansies-blood-bowl-le-out-on-28th/558001)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alright-you-wimpy-pansies-blood-bowl-le-out-on-28th/558001 "2010-10-22T13:44:45Z")
You young whippersnappers and your wimpy, silly games where everyone can win and be warm and fuzzy or ones where you beat up on retarded AI… Get some firmness to your backbone and some strength to your character by part… --- ## [30 for 30](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-for-30/556956)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-for-30/556956 "2010-10-21T21:18:29Z")
This is a series of short films by well-known film makers for ESPN, marking their 30th anniversary. It’s been a mixed bag so far, with some outstanding films mixed in with some real stinkers that could have been really … --- ## [breaking curveball just an illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-curveball-just-an-illusion/557202)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-curveball-just-an-illusion/557202 "2010-10-21T20:02:11Z")
http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b6qLN Science has proven the curve ball, snap and drop are an illusion. It has a slow and gradual curve but it seems to do much more. The key is to keep your eye on the ball all the way . --- ## [How do I cheat in Facebook games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cheat-in-facebook-games/557764)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cheat-in-facebook-games/557764 "2010-10-21T19:32:46Z")
My cousin has beaten me in a stupid FB game, and I can’t seem to top his record, which is of course completely unacceptable. I know other people are cheating, because there are impossible high high-scores. I recon it is … --- ## [Free audio or video of Phillies game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-audio-or-video-of-phillies-game/557912)
**Author:** [@Telcontar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telcontar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-audio-or-video-of-phillies-game/557912 "2010-10-21T18:42:22Z")
Hello everyone, Does anyone know of a website that provides free audio or video coverage of the baseball playoffs (thinking tonight’s Phillies game)? Perhaps a radio station? I’ve gone looking for it a few times and hav… --- ## [Is anyone still playing Warhammer Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-still-playing-warhammer-online/556232)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-still-playing-warhammer-online/556232 "2010-10-21T12:55:14Z")
I was reading an article talking about the game celebrating its 2 year anniversary and my first reaction was “is that game still going?”. When I started playing I could see it had a huge amount of potential, but the disp… --- ## [Am i getting old or is football now too brutal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-old-or-is-football-now-too-brutal/557539)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-old-or-is-football-now-too-brutal/557539 "2010-10-21T05:08:13Z")
I have watched college and pro football for 50 years (yeah I guess I am old) and I swear I cringe when I see some of these head on hits at full speed. So what happens yesterday at Rutgers? http://www.latimes.com/sports… --- ## [The Feud: Australia, mate! by Giles \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-australia-mate-by-giles-game-over/557178)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-australia-mate-by-giles-game-over/557178 "2010-10-21T03:51:04Z")
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 … --- ## [Baseball post-seaon injury replacements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-post-seaon-injury-replacements/557745)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-post-seaon-injury-replacements/557745 "2010-10-20T15:52:15Z")
After the game tonight, they were talking about who the Yankees were going to activate to replace Teixeira. I know you didn’t used to be allowed to do this. In fact you couldn’t use anyone in the postseason who wasn’t … --- ## [recommend some games for the Nintendo DSi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-games-for-the-nintendo-dsi/557544)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-games-for-the-nintendo-dsi/557544 "2010-10-20T15:45:46Z")
Hi all, my 8 year-old nephew will be getting a Nintendo DSi for Christmas and I want to get him some games. Does anyone have some recommendations? Thanks in advance. --- ## [New Lets Play of Sonic the Hedgehog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lets-play-of-sonic-the-hedgehog/557723)
**Author:** [@davidsweet666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidsweet666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lets-play-of-sonic-the-hedgehog/557723 "2010-10-20T15:01:48Z")
Hey everyone, brand new to the forums. I am a new lets player. I did a Lets Play of Sonic 2 and wanted to show you guys and maybe get some feedback? I know the audio isnt the best on parts 1 and 2 but its fixed from par… --- ## [32 Great Sports Calls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/32-great-sports-calls/557584)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/32-great-sports-calls/557584 "2010-10-20T13:26:34Z")
Pretty good stuff. I’m especially glad they included Jon Miller’s call for Ruben Rivera’s baserunning gaff - I was listening to that one live and have never been able to find a video until now. Link --- ## [Junior Seau Arrested, Drives Off Cliff!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-seau-arrested-drives-off-cliff/557572)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-seau-arrested-drives-off-cliff/557572 "2010-10-20T03:45:44Z")
Whiskey…Tango…Foxtrot? I thought he was one of the good guys! http://www.10news.com/news/25428282/detail.html?hpt=T2 --- ## [NFL Labor Problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-labor-problems/557711)
**Author:** [@Intelligently\_Designed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intelligently_Designed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-labor-problems/557711 "2010-10-20T00:12:21Z")
So there could be a work stoppage in the National Football League in 2011. I understand most of the issues at hand, but this one I just don’t get: “The players’ union could decertify and file an antitrust suit." Could s… --- ## [PS3 Getting Netflix Upgrade 10/18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-getting-netflix-upgrade-10-18/557198)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-getting-netflix-upgrade-10-18/557198 "2010-10-19T22:58:16Z")
Story here: The PS3 previously required a disc to be running in the machine in order to access the (free) Netflix portal (Netflix subscription required). Picture quality is highly dependent upon your internet speed - … --- ## [NBC and Notre Dame football.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-and-notre-dame-football/557540)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-and-notre-dame-football/557540 "2010-10-19T14:26:28Z")
Yesterday, I watched a bit of a Notre Dame game online from the NBC website. The game featured Notre Dame and…Western Michigan. Wow! A matchup that I am dying to see!:rolleyes: The announcers are more or less trying to … --- ## [Brett Favre (allegedly) has a really ugly wang](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-favre-allegedly-has-a-really-ugly-wang/556555)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-favre-allegedly-has-a-really-ugly-wang/556555 "2010-10-19T12:51:24Z")
I’m not going to link to it, but it’s all over Deadspin if you haven’t seen it. They’ve been claiming for a while now that back when Favre was with the Jets, he pursued a local sideline hottie by the name of Jenn Sterge… --- ## [Compressing the baseball season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compressing-the-baseball-season/557514)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compressing-the-baseball-season/557514 "2010-10-19T04:10:42Z")
I was watching the “Scott Van Pelt” radio show simulcast, and they were talking about baseball being swallowed up by football. I wonder how much sooner the season would end with the following changes: 1.Start season on… --- ## [Garry's Mod: I don't understand what this is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garrys-mod-i-dont-understand-what-this-is/556405)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garrys-mod-i-dont-understand-what-this-is/556405 "2010-10-18T20:50:06Z")
It was made available on Steam for Mac a couple weeks ago. I read the Wikipedia entry. I watched a couple vids on YouTube. I still don’t get it. Who is this game for? Are you one of them? What do you do with it? --- ## [Creating Mega-conferences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-mega-conferences/557496)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-mega-conferences/557496 "2010-10-18T19:04:34Z")
Assume recent movement (Colorado and Utah to Pac-10 and Nebraska to Big 10) Share your take on my ideas. To Big East Boston College Villanova Georgetown Temple To Big 10 Cincinnati Pittsburgh Iowa St Missouri … --- ## [NFL Week 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/557039)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/557039 "2010-10-18T18:58:43Z")
I’ll open this discussion with the news that the Eagles have traded Mike Bell to the Browns in exchange for Jerome Harrison. --- ## [NFL Week 6 Discussion \[Fantasy Football\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6-discussion-fantasy-football/556665)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6-discussion-fantasy-football/556665 "2010-10-18T17:13:29Z")
How would you rank Rothlisberger, Wallace, and Heath vs Cle? --- ## [Are there any RPGs where charisma isn't a shit skill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rpgs-where-charisma-isnt-a-shit-skill/557298)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rpgs-where-charisma-isnt-a-shit-skill/557298 "2010-10-18T16:52:10Z")
Just wondering as remembering the times I played RPGs, I usually found charisma or similar traits to be at the bottom of the list in terms of utility. Am I alone? Are there exceptions? --- ## [Dungeons and Dragons question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-question/557349)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-question/557349 "2010-10-18T15:32:06Z")
I while back, I saw a youtube video that was showing off a new online version of D&D. I am specifically not talking about D&D online! What it was, is basically a table top version of D&D (with the grid laid out and every… --- ## [Elemental: War of Magic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elemental-war-of-magic/550875)
**Author:** [@Teine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teine)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elemental-war-of-magic/550875 "2010-10-18T15:11:34Z")
I’ve been hesitating about making this post for a good week now. Lurker inertia, mostly. So how many folks here are interested in Elemental: War of Magic? It’s due to be released on Aug 24th, and Stardock is starting … --- ## [Dragon Age question (no spoilers please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-question-no-spoilers-please/555001)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-question-no-spoilers-please/555001 "2010-10-18T14:06:02Z")
So I’m getting ready to start playing Dragon Age again- I got about 5 hours into it before, had to reformat my harddrive, and this is the first chance I’ve gotten to try it again, so I was hoping I could ask a few questi… --- ## [University of Minnesota fires coach in mid season.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-of-minnesota-fires-coach-in-mid-season/557447)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-of-minnesota-fires-coach-in-mid-season/557447 "2010-10-18T05:15:09Z")
Story here College coaches aren’t usually fired mid season except for scandals. The University of Minnesota isn’t a historical football power. The only reason I can think of is some wealthy alumnus demanded it. Does firi… --- ## [Post what you know about big-time celebrities(that you are ignorant about)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-what-you-know-about-big-time-celebrities-that-you-are-ignorant-about/556925)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-what-you-know-about-big-time-celebrities-that-you-are-ignorant-about/556925 "2010-10-17T23:27:27Z")
This is a game, kind of. It’s also just a cool way to learn. The idea is this. Pick a celebrity that you know is very famous, but who you know almost nothing about. Then, post everything you think you know about them wi… --- ## [I need a very hard wicked puzzle for Geocaching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-very-hard-wicked-puzzle-for-geocaching/557468)
**Author:** [@mshiker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mshiker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-very-hard-wicked-puzzle-for-geocaching/557468 "2010-10-17T19:17:34Z")
The guys in my area are coming up with some tough hides and I need a puzzle that will stump them…The final cooordinate will be North 35 06.454 West 092 46.495…It can be numbers or the words …but I am stuck ,please help m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=454) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=456)