# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=464 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 465 --- ## [Help me spend $250 or so to improve my computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-spend-250-or-so-to-improve-my-computer/552954)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-spend-250-or-so-to-improve-my-computer/552954 "2010-09-10T22:41:21Z")
Here’s what I have And I’d like my system to handle Civ 5 when it comes out, since I need this it looks like I can pick up a GeForce 9800 GT for around $100. So my question is should I get more graphics card or doing s… --- ## [Who's your favorite sports writer (news)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-sports-writer-news/551988)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-sports-writer-news/551988 "2010-09-10T20:28:41Z")
I added the “news” caveat to create a distinction between novelists (although there is some cross-over.) I’m asking about your favorite reporter or columnist from an actual newspaper (!), website or blog. My favorite is… --- ## [Big fight breaks out at the U.S. Open (with video)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fight-breaks-out-at-the-u-s-open-with-video/552663)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fight-breaks-out-at-the-u-s-open-with-video/552663 "2010-09-10T04:30:56Z")
Wow, this is some fight. Apparently this guy was yelling the f-word during the match because he “had a lot of money on the game”, and a lady got tired of hearing it and confronted him on it. It just spiraled out of con… --- ## [Left 4 Dead 2 SDMB Game on Xbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-4-dead-2-sdmb-game-on-xbox/552683)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-4-dead-2-sdmb-game-on-xbox/552683 "2010-09-10T02:48:27Z")
Hey. \*\*MacTech \*\*is new to the 360, so let’s get some folks out that have the game that (almost) know what they’re doing. What times and dates are good for you guys? For me, it’s got to happen before next Tuesday, oth… --- ## [Well travelled NHL players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-travelled-nhl-players/553093)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-travelled-nhl-players/553093 "2010-09-09T20:41:47Z")
I know Chris Chelios played for 4 of them, but has anyone ever played for all 6"Original 6" teams? --- ## [Anyone playing Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-might-magic-heroes-kingdoms/553206)
**Author:** [@TheFifthYear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheFifthYear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-might-magic-heroes-kingdoms/553206 "2010-09-09T20:12:04Z")
I’ve been playing this free browser-based MMO for the past couple of weeks. It’s…ok. I guess the idea is to build up your city and heroes and (guessing here, really) conquer the world. On the plus side, it’s free, doe… --- ## [Need to decide on Fantasy Football contracts, any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-decide-on-fantasy-football-contracts-any-advice/553122)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-decide-on-fantasy-football-contracts-any-advice/553122 "2010-09-09T18:57:07Z")
I can put up to three on a 2 or 3 year contract which increases by a minimum of 10% or 1 dollar for every year so a 5 buck player will cost 6 next year and 7 the following. If I cut them I have to pay the increase so a … --- ## ["\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Jack"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/_______-jack/553054)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/_______-jack/553054 "2010-09-09T15:27:53Z")
Not really a game, but if I start it somewhere else, it’d just get moved here. Add to this list: Billy Jack Pepper Jack Union Jack Bumper Jack You Don’t Know Jack … --- ## [Declan Hill's The Fix: Is organized crime endemic to soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/declan-hills-the-fix-is-organized-crime-endemic-to-soccer/546631)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/declan-hills-the-fix-is-organized-crime-endemic-to-soccer/546631 "2010-09-09T06:52:41Z")
I have not read The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime, but I understand that the author contends that soccer games are often fixed by Asian betting interests and that the corruption extended into the 2006 World Cup. Europ… --- ## [MLB record: Who hit the most home runs at one ball park?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-record-who-hit-the-most-home-runs-at-one-ball-park/553095)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-record-who-hit-the-most-home-runs-at-one-ball-park/553095 "2010-09-09T05:41:57Z")
Who has the record for most home runs at a single stadium? I thought I would be able to find the answer to this this one pretty easily, but so far, I’m stumped. There are a couple of twists to the question: the champ is … --- ## [Will PC gaming make a comeback?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-pc-gaming-make-a-comeback/553028)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-pc-gaming-make-a-comeback/553028 "2010-09-09T05:21:35Z")
The last few years haven’t been that great for PC gaming with fewer and fewer high-profile exclusive titles. I am wondering whether this trend will reverse somewhat in the near future. Some reasons: Starcraft 2 has p… --- ## [Married LHP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-lhp/553106)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-lhp/553106 "2010-09-09T04:05:43Z")
I’d assume they’re not allowed to pitch wearing their wedding bads. Could they use it to scuff htey ball? --- ## [Recommend headphones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-headphones/553109)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-headphones/553109 "2010-09-09T02:35:25Z")
So, I read on this very board that headphones really changes gaming. I’m quite looking forward to New Vegas so I’m thinking of getting headphones that would help completely engross me into the story. Also, I would like t… --- ## [Question(s) regarding college athletes and sports agency.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-s-regarding-college-athletes-and-sports-agency/553102)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-s-regarding-college-athletes-and-sports-agency/553102 "2010-09-08T21:22:26Z")
OK, so I’m an 18 year-old programming whiz. I put some of my apps on the web, whereupon I’m contacted by IBM. IBM says “we’ll pay your college expenses and $25k/year if you come work for us for 5 years after you get your… --- ## [Baseball Statistic Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-statistic-question/552870)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-statistic-question/552870 "2010-09-08T19:12:43Z")
Years ago (25-30, maybe), the average winning score on any particular day, week, season was 5. The losing was 3. Memory serves, these were long-standing numbers. I just ran the numbers for September 3, 4 & 5 of this y… --- ## [Baseball wins over/under contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-wins-over-under-contest/530583)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-wins-over-under-contest/530583 "2010-09-07T19:23:23Z")
The first win lines are out and I figured we could make this into a contest. Pick 5 teams that you think will exceed their expected number and 5 that will fall short. We can use avg distance in the right direction as a… --- ## [Won championships on all four levels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/won-championships-on-all-four-levels/552950)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/won-championships-on-all-four-levels/552950 "2010-09-07T18:43:59Z")
Has a basketball player ever won titles on all 4 levels? The four levels: High School state title NCAA title NBA title Olympic gold medal --- ## [Need help in remembering an old Star Trek game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-in-remembering-an-old-star-trek-game/552949)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-in-remembering-an-old-star-trek-game/552949 "2010-09-07T18:10:25Z")
It was a game that I played around 1990-1993 (IIRC). It was a game where you had a top-down star map on the right, and you flew around to different planets, and fought Klingons. You could choose your “rank” as a means of… --- ## [Who is Pavin going to fill out his Ryder Cup Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-pavin-going-to-fill-out-his-ryder-cup-team/552863)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-pavin-going-to-fill-out-his-ryder-cup-team/552863 "2010-09-07T15:47:22Z")
Eight players have already automatically qualified: Phil Mickelson Hunter Mahan Bubba Watson Jim Furyk Steve Stricker Dustin Johnson Jeff Overton Matt Kuchar Pavin will announce his remaining 4 picks, Tuesday mo… --- ## [Game console question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-console-question/552824)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-console-question/552824 "2010-09-07T14:33:27Z")
I have an old PS2, and would like, some time, to get either an XBOX360 or PS3. I also have an old-ass Magnetbox TV, from about 1985. What do I need to buy to make a new console worthwhile? I figure: Console New TV (… --- ## [Fallout: New Vegas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas/531877)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ecks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ecks)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas/531877 "2010-09-07T03:02:17Z")
I’ve been reading about the upcoming Fallout 3 Sequel. The most promising aspect of it is the addition of something called “Hardcore Mode”. Instead of being a simple difficullty boost, the new mode changes the gameplay… --- ## [Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recettear-an-item-shops-tale/552718)
**Author:** [@Palooka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palooka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recettear-an-item-shops-tale/552718 "2010-09-07T01:45:59Z")
So, when I’m not busy being all serious business about video games, I like to check out indie games. Someone suggested that I try Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale, which is an indie game from Japan that’s being translated … --- ## [Ranking poker variants easiest-hardest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranking-poker-variants-easiest-hardest/552855)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranking-poker-variants-easiest-hardest/552855 "2010-09-07T01:05:46Z")
How would you rank poker variants, by difficulty? My Ranks: 7-Card Stud (Hardest) Omaha Texas Hold 'em Razz (Easiest) --- ## [Big 10 Division Split](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-10-division-split/551514)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-10-division-split/551514 "2010-09-07T00:55:59Z")
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5498692 This is distressing news to me. If Wisconsin and Iowa aren’t in the same division, then it’s a pretty strong indication that Ohio State and Michigan are not going to… --- ## [Tate Forcier Quits Michigan Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tate-forcier-quits-michigan-football/552654)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tate-forcier-quits-michigan-football/552654 "2010-09-06T21:18:32Z")
“All you need to know is that I’m out.” The all-conquering hero from California quits after one game. Poor baby. --- ## [Poker question -- are there ever ties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-question-are-there-ever-ties/552567)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-question-are-there-ever-ties/552567 "2010-09-06T21:14:23Z")
Let’s say two hands in poker come out exactly equivalent, e.g., both players have a pair of fives, a king, an eight, and a two. I thought ties were broken by suit … highest to lowest being spades, hearts, diamond, clubs,… --- ## [Best website for general sports news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-website-for-general-sports-news/552766)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-website-for-general-sports-news/552766 "2010-09-06T19:44:14Z")
What would be your recommendation for a site that covers all (well, at least a respectable number of the more important) sports reasonably well? --- ## [Is there a cheat program for Jig Zone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-cheat-program-for-jig-zone/552811)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-cheat-program-for-jig-zone/552811 "2010-09-06T19:04:31Z")
I like doing puzzles at Jig Zone. I usually beat the average time but I’ve noticed some people do really well. But now I’m calling shenanigans. Somebody supposedly put together today’s 70 piece puzzle in seven seconds. … --- ## [What happens during fantasy football playoffs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-during-fantasy-football-playoffs/552628)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-during-fantasy-football-playoffs/552628 "2010-09-06T16:52:59Z")
I’m doing a couple of drafts this weekend, and I was wondering what happens during a typical FF playoff, particularly to the players on teams who didn’t make the playoffs. Is there a lock on drops/waivers? --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football Recruitment Needs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-recruitment-needs/551368)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-recruitment-needs/551368 "2010-09-06T14:29:48Z")
Typically, established leagues don’t put (recruiting) in their title because they typically retain everyone when they can, so when they occasionally need some new blood, potential new players don’t venture into their thr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=463) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=465)