# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=462 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 463 --- ## [Anyone playing Animal Crossing City Folk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-animal-crossing-city-folk/554332)
**Author:** [@Faelyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faelyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-animal-crossing-city-folk/554332 "2010-09-19T22:41:15Z")
I’ve just gotten fast enough internet where I can go online with my Wii, and was wondering if there was anyone on here playing Animal Crossing City Folk? I’m looking to exchange some friend codes so I can venture into ot… --- ## [Modern Warfare 2 general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-general-discussion/552608)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-general-discussion/552608 "2010-09-19T17:22:34Z")
The other two FPS threads currently active aren’t sticking to my favorite obsession nearly enough. So I thought I’d open a separate thread for it. So what is your favorite set up (load-out, perks, killsteaks)? Your K:D … --- ## [A Mac fan's impression of the XBOX 360...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mac-fans-impression-of-the-xbox-360/552603)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mac-fans-impression-of-the-xbox-360/552603 "2010-09-19T01:30:04Z")
I wanted to hate it, really I did, after all, it’s a Microsoft product and therefore it’s evil and it sucks, right? (that’s the mindset of the typical rabid Mac Zealot, such as me :wink: ) I will say this, ever since I … --- ## [Difficult Riddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difficult-riddle/553447)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difficult-riddle/553447 "2010-09-18T21:06:38Z")
I’m can’t figure this riddle out, so I guess I’ll ask for any ideas anyone has. First the riddle, then some hints I’ve gleaned from the poser of the riddle. One for the front, Two for the back. You will never need thr… --- ## [Guess the City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-city/553330)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-city/553330 "2010-09-18T14:50:31Z")
It’s been suggested in another thread that we post pictures of cities, and invite others to guess which city. Note that if yoiu do this, you need to have no data in the URL of the picture that gives a clue. So, to star… --- ## [SVP and Ryan Rusillo don't think atheletes are role models](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/svp-and-ryan-rusillo-dont-think-atheletes-are-role-models/554012)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/svp-and-ryan-rusillo-dont-think-atheletes-are-role-models/554012 "2010-09-18T13:20:26Z")
They apparently have no problem with Jeter faking a HBP. I agree it’s not his fault the ump blew the call, be he (and ALL atheletes) have a responsibility to have integrity. --- ## [(Yet Another) Computer Upgrade Suggestions Request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-computer-upgrade-suggestions-request/553457)
**Author:** [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-computer-upgrade-suggestions-request/553457 "2010-09-17T23:16:36Z")
A few years back I out together a system. It’s a little dated already, and I’d like to upgrade as much as would make sense, w/out swapping out the motherboard (after the headache the last MB gave me, swapping out is las… --- ## [Once gain, I'm looking for a free(mium) WoW clone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-gain-im-looking-for-a-free-mium-wow-clone/552298)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-gain-im-looking-for-a-free-mium-wow-clone/552298 "2010-09-17T19:29:52Z")
I posted a similar thread last year and the recommendation was Runes of Magic. I tried that and it failed badly because it’s right-hand only and kept crashing. I’m looking for a free(mium) WoW clone that supports left-h… --- ## [What JRPG should I play next? (PSX, PS2, PS3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jrpg-should-i-play-next-psx-ps2-ps3/553588)
**Author:** [@cckerberos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cckerberos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jrpg-should-i-play-next-psx-ps2-ps3/553588 "2010-09-17T12:40:27Z")
Back 6 or 7 years ago, when I was living high on the hog in a cushy English teaching job, I played a lot of video games. Problem is, I bought even more than I played. Renting video games is illegal in Japan, so the count… --- ## [Blood Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-bowl/553372)
**Author:** [@MindWanderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindWanderer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-bowl/553372 "2010-09-17T06:59:50Z")
Blood Bowl is on sale on Steam for 10$, and I considered getting it a while back for 40, so I bought the game today. Unfortunately, it seems to have one hell of a learning curve. I’ve only been playing the turn based mod… --- ## [Diablo 2 content patch next week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-2-content-patch-next-week/532654)
**Author:** [@twhitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twhitt)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-2-content-patch-next-week/532654 "2010-09-17T06:02:21Z")
Patch 1.13b drops on March 23rd! The ladder will reset the same day. There’s a previous thread on this subject, but it’s been quiet for a while. Full patch notes can be found here and a tiny addendum here. Some highl… --- ## [High School Football Ratings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-ratings/554005)
**Author:** [@Bootis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-football-ratings/554005 "2010-09-17T03:51:05Z")
I wonder this every year I see various national ranking of top high school football teams. The top 50 every year is filled with teams with 1, 2 and ever THREE losses. I’m sorry, but there are thousands of high schools i… --- ## [A sports Quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sports-quiz/553187)
**Author:** [@illuminati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illuminati)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sports-quiz/553187 "2010-09-17T01:18:20Z")
Hi, Last year I was given the task of writing a quiz for my family at christmas. I kinda got a buzz out of it, something I enjoyed doing (lots of music, laughing etc) Anyway I am doing one this year and I have got a r… --- ## [Recommend a replacement for TOCA 3 for PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-replacement-for-toca-3-for-pc/553490)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-replacement-for-toca-3-for-pc/553490 "2010-09-16T23:45:35Z")
I have irregular get-togethers with friends to play computer games, one of which is TOCA 3. But thanks to the Starforce copy protection TOCA doesn’t work on Windows 7, and its internet function has become a bit flakey of… --- ## [Step up and eat crow, one and all! Michelle Wie wins Canadian Women's Open today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/step-up-and-eat-crow-one-and-all-michelle-wie-wins-canadian-womens-open-today/551925)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/step-up-and-eat-crow-one-and-all-michelle-wie-wins-canadian-womens-open-today/551925 "2010-09-16T13:47:39Z")
Of course I am specifically referring to those unerring prognosticators, like dalej42, Ellis Dee, FoieGrasIsEvil, Dumbguy, and last but certainly not least, gonzomax, who each either predicted she’d be a washout or just… --- ## [So who's getting Reach at midnight.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-getting-reach-at-midnight/553595)
**Author:** [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-getting-reach-at-midnight/553595 "2010-09-16T13:38:41Z")
I am. Unfortunately I couldn’t get tomorrow off as the other support guy for a big piece of software here is off already but I’ll me getting it at 00:00 and playing till about 02:00. Just looked at the new reviews and … --- ## [History of MLB minor leagues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-mlb-minor-leagues/553940)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-mlb-minor-leagues/553940 "2010-09-16T05:27:27Z")
I know the current structure hasn’t always been how it was. What is the history of the various structures? --- ## [Shaun Hill and the Lions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaun-hill-and-the-lions/553933)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaun-hill-and-the-lions/553933 "2010-09-16T05:07:31Z")
Shaun Hill is starting for the Lions this week and probably a few more weeks while Stafford recovers. I don’t know his game. Tell me about him. Strong arm? Good runner? --- ## [NFL 2010 Week 1 discussion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2010-week-1-discussion/553188)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2010-week-1-discussion/553188 "2010-09-16T04:50:34Z")
The season starts tonight with the Vikings going back to the Superdome to face the Saints in a rematch of the 2009 NFC Championship game (a game I’d rather not talk about). The Saints are favored, and probably should be… --- ## [Describe the movie in five words, Take 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-movie-in-five-words-take-3/551163)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-movie-in-five-words-take-3/551163 "2010-09-16T04:33:07Z")
Previous thread: Describe the movie in five words, Take 2 - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board I’ll start us out: You Only Live Twice --- ## [Fantasy sports auction format](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-sports-auction-format/553911)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-sports-auction-format/553911 "2010-09-16T02:22:19Z")
I’ve done 3 auctions so far this year, and I love it. I’m absolutely horrendous at it, but that’ll come with practice. You can target who you want, and it’s no one’s fault but your own if you don’t walk away with the pla… --- ## [Could you score a point at the US Open?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-score-a-point-at-the-us-open/552145)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-score-a-point-at-the-us-open/552145 "2010-09-15T20:28:11Z")
This question is for competitive and non-competitive tennis players, and non-players as well: Do you think you could score a point against a randomly chosen player at the US Open? Not even win a game…just score a point. … --- ## [Survivor: Nicaragua Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-nicaragua-pool/551999)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-nicaragua-pool/551999 "2010-09-15T19:01:22Z")
Yep, we’re doing this thing again and I figured I should get this thing going early so we can get a good amount of sign-ups. Survivor comes back in 2 weeks!!! As before, I use FunOfficePools for the site and it is supe… --- ## [Any RPG suggestions for me and g/f? (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-rpg-suggestions-for-me-and-g-f-pc/553759)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-rpg-suggestions-for-me-and-g-f-pc/553759 "2010-09-15T15:58:43Z")
Hey all, Quick question for you all. My g/f and I are looking to play something new. Preferably something progressive. We have outplayed Left 4 Dead 2 (we both like zombies, what can I say!) We’ve given it a few mor… --- ## [Monopoly - which monopoly is the best one to have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-which-monopoly-is-the-best-one-to-have/527440)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-which-monopoly-is-the-best-one-to-have/527440 "2010-09-15T15:11:46Z")
Based on The chessman thread, I started thinking about Monopoly. Is there a particular monopoly that is better to have than any other, based on the location on the board? In my own experience playing Monopoly, I’m goin… --- ## [This Feud is brought to you by the The Letter N. \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-feud-is-brought-to-you-by-the-the-letter-n-game-over/553045)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-feud-is-brought-to-you-by-the-the-letter-n-game-over/553045 "2010-09-15T14:55:06Z")
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 … --- ## [Legacy Games And The Modern Internet: or Why Can't I Buy And Download Pharaoh Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legacy-games-and-the-modern-internet-or-why-cant-i-buy-and-download-pharaoh-online/553684)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legacy-games-and-the-modern-internet-or-why-cant-i-buy-and-download-pharaoh-online/553684 "2010-09-15T05:44:16Z")
You know, we’ve come a long way since the benighted days of the early WWW, back in the late 90s. Storage is cheap. Really cheap. Bandwidth is much less expensive than it was back in the day of baud modems. And yet, I can… --- ## [Has sabermetrics invaded softball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-sabermetrics-invaded-softball/553815)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-sabermetrics-invaded-softball/553815 "2010-09-15T04:46:47Z")
I’ve never seen anything but the Triple Crown stats discussed in softball. Has Bill James’ influence seeped over? --- ## [The Puzzle Channel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-puzzle-channel/553678)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-puzzle-channel/553678 "2010-09-15T04:17:23Z")
Mods and less relevant Dopers, lend me your ear. Just about everyone loves a good puzzle. Here’s my latest. http://www.cartalk.com/content/puzzler/transcripts/201036/index.html And here’s the answer with analysis. G… --- ## [How does NFL RedZone make money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-nfl-redzone-make-money/553522)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-nfl-redzone-make-money/553522 "2010-09-15T03:59:18Z")
It’s a great channel for NFL fans- but there’s no commercials. It must require a significant staff to switch between all the games at all the right moments. So how does it earn money? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=461) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=463)