# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=460 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 461 --- ## [The Virginia Tech Chokies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-virginia-tech-chokies/552881)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-virginia-tech-chokies/552881 "2010-09-28T04:09:17Z")
I think VA Tech is about to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory. Christ, their pass rush is awful. --- ## [ANyone watch Robert Roderiguez's Machete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-robert-roderiguezs-machete/552557)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-robert-roderiguezs-machete/552557 "2010-09-28T00:09:47Z")
If so, how did you find it? --- ## [New Orleans lost themselves a game by icing Atlanta's kicker! Nice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-lost-themselves-a-game-by-icing-atlantas-kicker-nice/555139)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-lost-themselves-a-game-by-icing-atlantas-kicker-nice/555139 "2010-09-27T23:34:09Z")
Ive been waiting for someone to fuck themselves over by icing the opposing kicker and it finally happened. NO iced the ATL FG attempt except WAIT…they blocked the field goal, after which ATL got another shot at the kick… --- ## [Reflective Vest for running at night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reflective-vest-for-running-at-night/555219)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reflective-vest-for-running-at-night/555219 "2010-09-27T23:07:53Z")
Anyone have any recommendations for a reflective vest for running now that sunset is so early? I was looking at this one or maybe this one with a pocket. I’ll be getting a flashing light for the back, and I use my head… --- ## [49er's touchdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/49ers-touchdown/555232)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/49ers-touchdown/555232 "2010-09-27T18:37:10Z")
Ignoring that they got a player hurt - what was the point of driving for that score? I guess there’s “playing to the final whistle”, but that’s all I can see (and it seems weak). I guess there are tie-breaker considera… --- ## [(MLB)Has anyone evver tried/ fallen for...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-has-anyone-evver-tried-fallen-for/555217)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-has-anyone-evver-tried-fallen-for/555217 "2010-09-27T14:32:08Z")
the old ‘first baseman has the ball’ trick? Or is that just the movies? I think The Bad News Bears is the only place I’ve seen it. --- ## [Space Combat games for PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-combat-games-for-pc/523894)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-combat-games-for-pc/523894 "2010-09-27T13:55:30Z")
What’s the latest in space combat games? I really enjoyed the Wing Commander games, Freespace, and most recently Darkstar One. I prefer plot-lined games to trading games (I completely ignored the trading in Darkstar One … --- ## [WoW Account Hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-account-hacked/554965)
**Author:** [@Fuzzy\_Wombats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuzzy_Wombats)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-account-hacked/554965 "2010-09-27T13:43:07Z")
Well, my short stint in the world of Wow has been temporarily interrupted. I received an e-mail while I was out to dinner indicating I’d been suspended for 72 hours for “hacking” WoW. So, I get home, and my password do… --- ## [The NBA sucks but new rule of tech foul for complaining to refs is stupid.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nba-sucks-but-new-rule-of-tech-foul-for-complaining-to-refs-is-stupid/554959)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nba-sucks-but-new-rule-of-tech-foul-for-complaining-to-refs-is-stupid/554959 "2010-09-27T13:41:01Z")
Laughable. I think the NBA is the worst pro sports league with the most primmodonnas but they are really going to call technicals for these testosterone filled dues REACTING to calls? Things like: • Players making agg… --- ## [The Feud: Totally Random by Avarie537 (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-totally-random-by-avarie537-game-over/554628)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-totally-random-by-avarie537-game-over/554628 "2010-09-27T12:10:36Z")
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 … --- ## [Pool players: Choosing a cue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-players-choosing-a-cue/554783)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-players-choosing-a-cue/554783 "2010-09-27T07:21:43Z")
I used to play a lot of pool, so much that the corner bar would give my group of friends the key to take out the coin-op thingy and we’d play for free.\* That was about fifteen years ago. I’ve recently joined a pool lea… --- ## [Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-ii-question/551771)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-ii-question/551771 "2010-09-27T00:44:20Z")
So I’ve just started playing Dawn of War II’s single-player campaign, and consulting guides online I’ve read some very confusing and seemingly contradictory advise about character builds. I have, thus far, worked out tha… --- ## [Cranium Copycat Rule Confusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranium-copycat-rule-confusion/555071)
**Author:** [@squeak589](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeak589)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranium-copycat-rule-confusion/555071 "2010-09-27T00:34:16Z")
I saw the Marlon Brando card thread and I have a similar confusion issue concerning the exact rules of copycat. So it was 2 vs 2 and the other team going had to guess the musical artist “Prince”. So one player said “he w… --- ## [Snake in athlete’s room in C W Games Village?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-in-athlete-s-room-in-c-w-games-village/555101)
**Author:** [@Abisafyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abisafyan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-in-athlete-s-room-in-c-w-games-village/555101 "2010-09-26T15:07:51Z")
Snake in athlete’s room in Commonwealth Games Village? http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6854423-snake-in-athletes-room-in-commonwealth-games-village --- ## [Best College Football Helmets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-college-football-helmets/554935)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-college-football-helmets/554935 "2010-09-26T06:47:25Z")
Objectively, Washington State has to be near the top of most people list. The Cougar morphed into WSU is a cool design. --- ## [Australian Rules Football fans--- why a Replay instead of an overtime period?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-rules-football-fans-why-a-replay-instead-of-an-overtime-period/554986)
**Author:** [@El\_Presidente](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Presidente)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-rules-football-fans-why-a-replay-instead-of-an-overtime-period/554986 "2010-09-26T01:06:13Z")
I just got done watching the Grand Final of Australian Rules Football in which St. Kilda drew Collingswood in regulation, I think the final score was 64-64. I was in the middle of licking my chops at the prospect of a h… --- ## [Comment on this PC build for gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-this-pc-build-for-gaming/553528)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-this-pc-build-for-gaming/553528 "2010-09-25T20:01:33Z")
I have been thinking of getting a new system for gaming for a while. Here’s the specs I do not need a top of the line machine; just as long as it can last me for at least two years. This is actually a Dell system; Woul… --- ## [Witcher 2 is looking sweet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witcher-2-is-looking-sweet/554963)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witcher-2-is-looking-sweet/554963 "2010-09-25T17:59:36Z")
There’s a new trailer showing off a few different possible ways to escape from a jail: Warning - digital breasts included. Man it’s good to be a PC gamer! Really looking forward to this title, going to be… --- ## [Duck and Fox ... and other Great Puzzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duck-and-fox-and-other-great-puzzles/554546)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duck-and-fox-and-other-great-puzzles/554546 "2010-09-25T16:43:17Z")
One of my favorite math puzzles is Duck and Fox. I see it is also one of Roger’s Favorite Puzzles. Better is to ask: What is the maximum speed advantage the Fox can have and still be unable to catch the Duck? (I’d a… --- ## [Bioshock: Infinite - the Rapture dream truly is over...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-infinite-the-rapture-dream-truly-is-over/554727)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-infinite-the-rapture-dream-truly-is-over/554727 "2010-09-25T14:30:23Z")
Not seen a thread for this yet, and it looks very interesting, very interesting indeed. It’s set in 1912, in a city floating above the clouds, called Colombia. It has the same steampunk style of the first two games, and … --- ## [Collingwood v St Kilda Aussie Rule Grand Final -- a tie, really?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collingwood-v-st-kilda-aussie-rule-grand-final-a-tie-really/554985)
**Author:** [@txtumbleweed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/txtumbleweed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collingwood-v-st-kilda-aussie-rule-grand-final-a-tie-really/554985 "2010-09-25T13:02:02Z")
When I was in Melbourne about 20 years ago I attended a Collingwood match so when I talked to my Australian cousins this evening, they mentioned Collingwood was in the final, I did a little searching and found espn3 woul… --- ## [Best Game-based Music Video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-based-music-video/554890)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-based-music-video/554890 "2010-09-24T23:13:28Z")
There are a lot of game-based music videos out there on Youtube, and some of them have music backgrounds that really get your blood pumping. I figure this would be the forum where people would know about such things. I’l… --- ## [Speaking of Civilization....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-civilization/554583)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-civilization/554583 "2010-09-24T18:28:28Z")
… would that be a good XBox 360 game for me (who doesn’t like shooting and racing), and is there a Game One version or do I have to buy the more recent version which has a beginner’s game on it? It sounds intriguing and… --- ## [Jeremy Irons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-irons/554268)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-irons/554268 "2010-09-24T18:25:40Z")
I can’t believe an entire year has passed since our annual Jeremy Irons day. Ok, I’ll start: Jeremy Irons. --- ## [Fantasy Football: What explains the value gap between auction and standard draft formats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-what-explains-the-value-gap-between-auction-and-standard-draft-formats/552776)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-what-explains-the-value-gap-between-auction-and-standard-draft-formats/552776 "2010-09-24T08:07:32Z")
There was something of an uproar recently - or at least some grumbling, about a trade in our SDMB auction league. I offered Rashard Mendenhall and Legedu Naanee for Andre Johnson, and the most people seemed to think that… --- ## [Ever played most of a computer game without knowing about a feature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-played-most-of-a-computer-game-without-knowing-about-a-feature/553885)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-played-most-of-a-computer-game-without-knowing-about-a-feature/553885 "2010-09-24T03:48:38Z")
I’ve got to where I think is near the end of ‘Dead Space’ for the PC without knowing that you could stomp on those boxes that are lying around everywhere to get ammo and things. I found out by watching a youtube video o… --- ## [Arma 2 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R: what are some of the best mods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arma-2-and-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-what-are-some-of-the-best-mods/554753)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arma-2-and-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-what-are-some-of-the-best-mods/554753 "2010-09-24T00:55:55Z")
I just bought both games recently (for S.T.A.L.K.E.R I mean Shadows of Chernobyl, not the two sequels), and my understanding is that both have some pretty hefty and awesome mods, but I’m wondering which ones I should try… --- ## [? for math inclined Texas Hold 'em Players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-math-inclined-texas-hold-em-players/554606)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-math-inclined-texas-hold-em-players/554606 "2010-09-24T00:53:42Z")
What are the odds of a “rainbow board” after the turn? Rainbow=all 4 suits represented. --- ## [Fighting Ignorants (D&D setup thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-ignorants-d-d-setup-thread/536322)
**Author:** [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-ignorants-d-d-setup-thread/536322 "2010-09-23T23:44:09Z")
Inspired by this thread. Any posters keen to find out if their real-world stats would help them last five minutes in a D&D campaign are invited to sign up here. The first half-dozen in the thread will be the initial adve… --- ## [Female in position to advance through PGA pre-Qualfiying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-in-position-to-advance-through-pga-pre-qualfiying/554816)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-in-position-to-advance-through-pga-pre-qualfiying/554816 "2010-09-23T21:37:18Z")
This story is off the radar, but PGATour pre-qualifying is happening this month. Pre-qualifiers are for players who absolutely have no status anywhere, recognized by the PGATour. About half the players who start at pre… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=459) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=461)