# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=481 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 482 --- ## [Anyone want to play 2007 sports games with me on Xbox Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-play-2007-sports-games-with-me-on-xbox-live/543185)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-play-2007-sports-games-with-me-on-xbox-live/543185 "2010-06-14T19:23:19Z")
I own some 2007 Xbox 360 sports games, like NHL 07 and MLB 2k7 (both EA games) and am looking to play online with some people because I’m tired of playing the computer. Of course Xbox Live has shut down the online serve… --- ## [The reply is a Python Quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-python-quote/538621)
**Author:** [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-python-quote/538621 "2010-06-14T16:03:08Z")
The non-sequitur Python quote thread was fun to read, but you have to admit, that it’s not too hard to find a non-sequitur when it’s Monty Python you’re talking about - but how about finding a quote (from a different ske… --- ## [England's World Cup flag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/englands-world-cup-flag/542808)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/englands-world-cup-flag/542808 "2010-06-14T10:58:46Z")
Looking at the promos for the upcoming games, I see that in all instances (where I recognize the national flag) the flags for the teams are represented by the country’s flag. All except England’s, which is a red cross o… --- ## [Another World Cup inspired question: Are national teams better than local teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-world-cup-inspired-question-are-national-teams-better-than-local-teams/542904)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-world-cup-inspired-question-are-national-teams-better-than-local-teams/542904 "2010-06-14T08:05:23Z")
For example: in the US, we have the All star team in baseball and the Pro bowl in football which takes the top players of each league and they compete against each other. But i’m not convinced the Pro Bowl team could wi… --- ## [SEC Expansion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-expansion/543066)
**Author:** [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-expansion/543066 "2010-06-14T03:18:01Z")
Will They jump on the conference expansion bandwagon? If so, who will they invite and which of those will accept? From news reports and the rumor mill over the past couple of days, it seems Texas A&M is all but a done … --- ## [are there RTS games constituting a credible war game / war emulation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-rts-games-constituting-a-credible-war-game-war-emulation/542853)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-rts-games-constituting-a-credible-war-game-war-emulation/542853 "2010-06-13T23:36:41Z")
in other words, suppose we want to war game a major maneuver based military engagement like Battle of the Frontiers or Brusilov offensive. Are there games / emulators in which something like that could be emulated / repl… --- ## [Coin Riddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coin-riddle/542507)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coin-riddle/542507 "2010-06-13T22:21:46Z")
I don’t want to hijack the enjoyable Monty Hall discussion in the “Lateral Thinking” thread, so I figured I’d just post this riddle on its own: You receive an authentic and valuable coin as a gift. You so admire this … --- ## [The Feud: Author, Author! by winterhawk11 (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-author-author-by-winterhawk11-game-over/542131)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-author-author-by-winterhawk11-game-over/542131 "2010-06-13T14:54:42Z")
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… --- ## [England vs USA \[Moved from GQ\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/england-vs-usa-moved-from-gq/542964)
**Author:** [@arwor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arwor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/england-vs-usa-moved-from-gq/542964 "2010-06-13T01:47:30Z")
England really fumbled the goal USA scored. --- ## [Has modern bodybuilding been ruined by steroids? Can it be salvaged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-modern-bodybuilding-been-ruined-by-steroids-can-it-be-salvaged/489997)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-modern-bodybuilding-been-ruined-by-steroids-can-it-be-salvaged/489997 "2010-06-12T23:46:36Z")
I’ve been meaning to write something about this because it has been bothering me for a while. I’ve seen Pumping Iron many times - it’s been a great inspiration to me in my own life, as I am sure it has been for many othe… --- ## [Armando Galaraga (Tigers) robbed of perfect game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armando-galaraga-tigers-robbed-of-perfect-game/541716)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armando-galaraga-tigers-robbed-of-perfect-game/541716 "2010-06-12T23:04:45Z")
Game just ended. 27th batter grounded out (clearly) and umpire called him safe. Holy crap. --- ## [Gah, this is really random. Help me find an old BASIC game (3d maze, simple text combat)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-this-is-really-random-help-me-find-an-old-basic-game-3d-maze-simple-text-combat/542880)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-this-is-really-random-help-me-find-an-old-basic-game-3d-maze-simple-text-combat/542880 "2010-06-12T21:51:20Z")
I played this on my dad’s Compaq Portable back in the day. “The day” meaning mid-80s. It was a BASIC game, that I’m pretty sure of. My dad had a disk collection of a bunch of BASIC games. He’d take me into the office… --- ## [Gutsy stand against racism in sport.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gutsy-stand-against-racism-in-sport/542916)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gutsy-stand-against-racism-in-sport/542916 "2010-06-12T20:40:26Z")
Timana Tahu has withdrawn from the NSW State of Origin team to play Queensland next week in protest at one of his own coach’s racist remarks about one of the Queensland players. The coach has now stood down as well. Sto… --- ## [Anyone else playing Caesary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-caesary/542928)
**Author:** [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-caesary/542928 "2010-06-12T16:34:21Z")
It’s I’m playing it on Kongregate.com, which I think is the only location for the English version of the game. So far, I’m enjoying it, although I’ve only been playing a week or so. I read comments from other people wh… --- ## [Are you ready for the gayest game in all existence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-for-the-gayest-game-in-all-existence/542198)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-for-the-gayest-game-in-all-existence/542198 "2010-06-12T14:03:26Z")
Rainbows! Unicorns! Dolphins! ERASURE! ROBOT UNICORN ATTACK!!! --- ## [Seven MLB managers with no pro experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-mlb-managers-with-no-pro-experience/541976)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-mlb-managers-with-no-pro-experience/541976 "2010-06-12T03:58:33Z")
This article about the Orioles firing Dave Trembley mentions that he was one of only seven men who have managed a major league baseball team without prior pro playing experience. I’m curious who the other six are. Yes,… --- ## [The death of the NCAA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-the-ncaa/542834)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-the-ncaa/542834 "2010-06-11T21:46:17Z")
With all of the shuffling and rumored shuffling going on in the sports conferences in the country, one of the things I’ve heard is that if 4 mega-conferences are created, they could move forward without the NCAA oversigh… --- ## [Anyone know a good free internet backgammon site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-a-good-free-internet-backgammon-site/542733)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-a-good-free-internet-backgammon-site/542733 "2010-06-11T13:39:57Z")
I use to really like the internet backgammon on Windows XP. Tried Yahoo and GameZone or whatever it is MS recommends as a substitute. Not the same. Any suggestions? Thanks. --- ## [Playing oblivion again, mods and texture packs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-oblivion-again-mods-and-texture-packs/542734)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-oblivion-again-mods-and-texture-packs/542734 "2010-06-11T12:07:21Z")
Oblivion deluxe edition is $8.50 on steam this weekend, which inspires me to grab it and play it again. I figure by now there are lots of good mods and probably texture packs too to update the graphics, from minor thing… --- ## [All Purpose World Cup Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-purpose-world-cup-thread/542721)
**Author:** [@MichaelQReilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelQReilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-purpose-world-cup-thread/542721 "2010-06-11T05:08:10Z")
We are less than 24 hours away ladies and gentlemen. I figured we could use a general discussion thread rather than starting a new thread for the various results. I’m still blind with rage because I have to miss the st… --- ## [The 2010 Stanley Cup Playoff Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2010-stanley-cup-playoff-thread/535916)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2010-stanley-cup-playoff-thread/535916 "2010-06-11T04:05:38Z")
The second season gets underway on Wednesday, with four series getting underway. My predictions for the first round are as follows: \[ul\] \[li\]The Sharks in six\[/li\]\[li\]The Blackhawks in five\[/li\]\[li\]The Canucks in six\[… --- ## [Manufactorium--a logic game. (Kind of a turing machine programming game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufactorium-a-logic-game-kind-of-a-turing-machine-programming-game/541717)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufactorium-a-logic-game-kind-of-a-turing-machine-programming-game/541717 "2010-06-11T01:22:57Z")
One note: The test at the end of each level is preset, meaning it can be tempting to design to the test rather than according the the principle named at the beginning of the level. (That will make more sense once you’v… --- ## [What made Soccer so popular ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-made-soccer-so-popular/542257)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-made-soccer-so-popular/542257 "2010-06-10T20:49:02Z")
Just look at the immense popularity of the game ! Is it that soccer is simple to play ? Any other reasons ? --- ## [World Cup - opening round matches to watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-opening-round-matches-to-watch/542586)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-opening-round-matches-to-watch/542586 "2010-06-10T20:25:28Z")
The World Cup is almost upon us. Hooray! (Discussion of spoilers here.) What do people think will be the most exciting/key/contested/controversial first round matches? (Here’s the complete schedule.) I’m obviously sup… --- ## [Pete Rose bats xrayed and cork found](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-rose-bats-xrayed-and-cork-found/542465)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-rose-bats-xrayed-and-cork-found/542465 "2010-06-10T20:09:24Z")
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the\_sporting\_blog/entry/view/68288/corked\_bats\_reportedly\_belonging\_to\_pete\_rose\_come\_to\_light Pete Rose bats which were supposedly used in the year he chased the hit record have been xr… --- ## [Realism in gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realism-in-gaming/541889)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realism-in-gaming/541889 "2010-06-10T18:55:47Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the Total War Shogun II thread, but I’m curious…what do you consider to be realistic in a game such as TW (or any other military game)? I see people complaining all the time that the AI is stupid… --- ## [Galactic Civilizations 2: Dark Avatar question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/galactic-civilizations-2-dark-avatar-question/542497)
**Author:** [@Faelyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faelyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/galactic-civilizations-2-dark-avatar-question/542497 "2010-06-10T18:32:15Z")
Hi, Is anyone familiar with this game? I just picked it up and a certain mission is driving me crazy. I’m playing the campaign and i’m only a few missions in. I have to plant 4 spies on the planet “dither” only for the … --- ## [I Need Help With Myst 3 Exile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-with-myst-3-exile/541856)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-with-myst-3-exile/541856 "2010-06-10T18:07:48Z")
I have looked at various faqs and walkthroughs and have not found anything helpful. I’m on Edana. I’ve just used a telescope flower to open a leaf bridge. My problem is that I cannot find my way to the bridge. I have an… --- ## [Pac-16?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pac-16/541857)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pac-16/541857 "2010-06-10T17:38:58Z")
A rumor on a blog earlier today has just been confirmed by Colorado’s Athletic Director. --- ## [The reply is a Floyd quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-floyd-quote/540337)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-floyd-quote/540337 "2010-06-10T17:08:21Z")
Like the recent Python thread-each response needs to be relevant in some way to the previous one. “One of these days I will cut you into a million pieces!” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=480) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=482)