# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=476 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 477 --- ## [SDMB Defcon games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-defcon-games/544849)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-defcon-games/544849 "2010-07-04T09:44:54Z")
At least 7 or 8 of the people on the SDMB got the very good Introversion complete pack on Steam for $5 (sale lasts through July 4), including Darwinia, Multiwinia, Uplink, and Defcon. Defcon is funnest when played with … --- ## [A Sumerian charioteer, a Babylonian necromancer and an Irishman walk into a bar...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sumerian-charioteer-a-babylonian-necromancer-and-an-irishman-walk-into-a-bar/545274)
**Author:** [@MacSpon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacSpon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sumerian-charioteer-a-babylonian-necromancer-and-an-irishman-walk-into-a-bar/545274 "2010-07-04T04:25:56Z")
A co-worker once threw the opening line above into an email, as a kind of “complete-the joke” challenge. I thought that Dopers might appreciate a similar challenge. So: Complete the joke. Supply a new opening line fo… --- ## [Can anyone recommend good free, online 5 minute speed typing tests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-good-free-online-5-minute-speed-typing-tests/545472)
**Author:** [@kenmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenmore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-good-free-online-5-minute-speed-typing-tests/545472 "2010-07-04T01:25:49Z")
I’m still working on increasing my typing speed from 65wpm to 80wpm. Can anyone recommend a good set of free, online speed typing tests? Six months ago I was using free downloaded software that consisted of about 70 test… --- ## [What the US team needs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-us-team-needs/545468)
**Author:** [@Stoneburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoneburg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-us-team-needs/545468 "2010-07-04T01:04:17Z")
First of all I’d just like to say that the US soccer team impressed me and performed really well at the World Cup. I really like the way they play, and it is impressive to get such good results with a team largely consis… --- ## [ATI Card and PC games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ati-card-and-pc-games/544630)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ati-card-and-pc-games/544630 "2010-07-04T00:21:24Z")
Hi all, I just pulled the trigger and bought a new PC. I play a lot of games and my 5 year old PC went from being boarderline to being under a lot of minimum specs so here we are. Only issue is I have always used Nvidi… --- ## [World Cup: Brazilian Player Scores Goal For Holland!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-brazilian-player-scores-goal-for-holland/545344)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-brazilian-player-scores-goal-for-holland/545344 "2010-07-03T22:27:41Z")
How does this happen? Felipe Melo evidently got confused-and sent the ball into the Brazilian goal net. I was reminded about the Columbian player who did the same thing-three world cups ago? He was murdered-will such a… --- ## [finally, I can play GTA IV on my PC. but a few niggling things still niggle...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-i-can-play-gta-iv-on-my-pc-but-a-few-niggling-things-still-niggle/545439)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-i-can-play-gta-iv-on-my-pc-but-a-few-niggling-things-still-niggle/545439 "2010-07-03T20:26:06Z")
Finally, possibly due to the fact I am now running windows 7, GTA IV actually runs smoothly and crash-free on my PC. It is playable. So now that I am actually playing the game there is more time for this thing it does t… --- ## [The Tour de France](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tour-de-france/545386)
**Author:** [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tour-de-france/545386 "2010-07-03T14:01:23Z")
It’s my favorite time of year as the Letour (route) begins with the prologue in Rotterdam. As always, we have some intriguing stages with Andy Schleck himself thinking that the winner will probably be determined up the … --- ## [Crossword confusion - abbreviations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-confusion-abbreviations/545315)
**Author:** [@BigGibraltar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigGibraltar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-confusion-abbreviations/545315 "2010-07-02T17:12:42Z")
I have recently started doing crossword puzzles through an ap on my iphone. I have had very little experience with crosswords before this, so I would like to know if this situation is typical. I have currently finished… --- ## [Why is the coach of the English national soccer team an Italian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-coach-of-the-english-national-soccer-team-an-italian/544946)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-coach-of-the-english-national-soccer-team-an-italian/544946 "2010-07-02T13:53:27Z")
I find it puzzling that a soccer-crazed country like England can’t produce an English coach. I mean, I have nothing against Italians, but I find it strange that in a competition involving national sides, the coach isnt … --- ## [What's your favorite lateral thinking puzzles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-lateral-thinking-puzzles/542042)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-lateral-thinking-puzzles/542042 "2010-07-02T10:46:43Z")
I started a new thing this term where my tests include a lateral thinking puzzle as extra credit. It’s been a huge hit so far, but I’m having trouble finding new ones. Criteria: The puzzle is short enough to write on … --- ## [Status of Mac Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/status-of-mac-games/545081)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/status-of-mac-games/545081 "2010-07-02T07:50:11Z")
I like to think I can look up games at Mac software sites, but come on, can the situation be as grim as it appears? I have Call of Duty 4, I have Civ 4. Are there any other worthwhile games for the Mac out there? I wil… --- ## [The King is dead, long live the King (MMA champion Fedor Emelianenko finally loses)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king-mma-champion-fedor-emelianenko-finally-loses/544669)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king-mma-champion-fedor-emelianenko-finally-loses/544669 "2010-07-02T06:33:58Z")
Fedor tapped out in the 1st round tonight to an armbar/triangle choke by Fabricio Werdum. He was on an unheard-of 28-fight win streak. I said this was a dangerous (and dumb) fight for him to take. He gambled and lost. H… --- ## [Did you get your money's worth Tiger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-your-moneys-worth-tiger/545189)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-your-moneys-worth-tiger/545189 "2010-07-01T22:32:49Z")
Today’s sports section reported that el Tigre is going to give Elin $750 million in a divorce settlement to be signed next week. :eek: Said that is double what Elin originally sought, after her lawyers found out he was… --- ## [Mario Galaxy 2 - May 23](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-galaxy-2-may-23/530294)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-galaxy-2-may-23/530294 "2010-07-01T21:08:03Z")
There were a few threads here expressing love for the first Galaxy (here’s one). Nintendo announced today that the sequel will be released in May. I can’t wait. Other notes: Monster Hunter Tri: April 20 Sin & Punishme… --- ## [Help me find the Acer Aspire flying game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-the-acer-aspire-flying-game/545167)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Saucer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Saucer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-the-acer-aspire-flying-game/545167 "2010-07-01T18:30:41Z")
In 1996, I had an Acer Aspire computer. It was green. It came with a flying game, in which you flew over mountains and shot at bad guys. They flew some kind of ships that weren’t planes. As far as I can remember, the g… --- ## [Recommend some new strategy board games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-new-strategy-board-games/542931)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-new-strategy-board-games/542931 "2010-07-01T18:23:06Z")
Now that I have a bit of disposable income, I’d like to expand my board game collection. I fell out of the scene of ‘award-winning European strategy games’ a few years ago and don’t know what has come out recently that … --- ## [More Hall-worthy; Mussina or Schilling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-hall-worthy-mussina-or-schilling/544926)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-hall-worthy-mussina-or-schilling/544926 "2010-07-01T17:18:20Z")
If you could vote for one, and only one, of either Mike Mussina or Curt Schilling to beenshrined in Cooperstown, which one would you pick? --- ## [MLB: June 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2010/541521)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2010/541521 "2010-07-01T16:14:55Z")
The Dodgers end May with a 20-8 record, the second-best May they’ve ever had. The capper was last night’s “balk-off” win against the Diamondbacks. --- ## [Jade Empire- Kang's Last Flyer Mission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jade-empire-kangs-last-flyer-mission/544954)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jade-empire-kangs-last-flyer-mission/544954 "2010-07-01T14:03:11Z")
I’ve been to the usual cheat websites and not found anything useful. I know to deliberately fail the first time and disengage so that I receive Consume Spirit. I’ve memorized the mission leading up to the big lightning b… --- ## [Why do the Clippers stay in L.A.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-clippers-stay-in-l-a/543948)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-clippers-stay-in-l-a/543948 "2010-07-01T08:29:26Z")
As the awesome Lakers celebrate another NBA championship, it makes me wonder why the Clippers stay in L.A., where they are completely overshadowed to the point where they are practically considered a junior varsity team.… --- ## [King's Bounty: The Legend ok for a dual boot Macbook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-bounty-the-legend-ok-for-a-dual-boot-macbook/545164)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-bounty-the-legend-ok-for-a-dual-boot-macbook/545164 "2010-07-01T05:08:45Z")
So I have an older macbook (2 years old now) and I’m interested in picking up Kings Bounty: The Legend. I think it’ll be ok, but was just wondering if anyone has experience? I’m always wary about running newer games on t… --- ## [Zidane headbutting Materazzi.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zidane-headbutting-materazzi/544929)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zidane-headbutting-materazzi/544929 "2010-07-01T02:34:49Z")
Do we know what exactly Materrtazzi said ? --- ## [Randall Cunningham's son dies(2 years old)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randall-cunninghams-son-dies-2-years-old/545101)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randall-cunninghams-son-dies-2-years-old/545101 "2010-06-30T21:19:46Z")
Very sad. He drowned in a hot tub. I have no idea how this occurred. --- ## [The Feud: "If I were President...." by Elendil's Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-if-i-were-president-by-elendils-heir/544147)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-if-i-were-president-by-elendils-heir/544147 "2010-06-30T19:19:23Z")
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 … --- ## [How do television stations make money off the world cup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-television-stations-make-money-off-the-world-cup/544872)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-television-stations-make-money-off-the-world-cup/544872 "2010-06-30T14:18:27Z")
Every game I’ve seen, there’s only been about 5 minutes worth of ads during half time. How do television stations make money from screening the world cup? --- ## [Wild Pitch or Pass Ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-pitch-or-pass-ball/544916)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-pitch-or-pass-ball/544916 "2010-06-30T12:47:41Z")
How does the official scorer of a baseball game decide if a crazy ball gets by the catcher because it was a wild pitch (mistake of the pitcher), or a pass ball (mistake of the catcher)? Also, for each case (wild pitch o… --- ## [Goodbye, Magic!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-magic/542445)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-magic/542445 "2010-06-30T03:04:25Z")
It’s cathartic, actually. After fifteen years, I am finally going to be completely done with Magic : The Gathering. When I started collecting, it was in the heyday of Fallen Empires (well, insofar as FE ever HAD a heyda… --- ## [Wade + nobody else or Rose + a decent team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wade-nobody-else-or-rose-a-decent-team/544967)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wade-nobody-else-or-rose-a-decent-team/544967 "2010-06-30T00:03:48Z")
This seems to be the dilemma currently facing Lebron and Bosh. Do they want the unstoppable trio of Wade/Lebron/Bosh with absolutely no other decent players on their team or do they go with Rose who actually has a fairl… --- ## [Which sport has the worst and/or rowdiest fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-has-the-worst-and-or-rowdiest-fans/543652)
**Author:** [@kasuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kasuo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-has-the-worst-and-or-rowdiest-fans/543652 "2010-06-29T23:28:45Z")
So the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics and there are some reports of riots. Last year there was a lot of publicity when there was considerable damage to public property after the Lakers won. What sports and/o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=475) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=477)