# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=485 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 486 --- ## [2014 Super Bowl to Be Outdoors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-to-be-outdoors/540744)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-to-be-outdoors/540744 "2010-05-28T15:02:22Z")
Outdoors as in the (new) Meadowlands. In early February. Is anyone else hoping for a massive blizzard at game time and a muddy field? In other words, REAL football? --- ## [Football Hump-Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-hump-day/540749)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-hump-day/540749 "2010-05-28T14:40:25Z")
While this is the auspicious day that we find that the Meadowlands has been granted the 2014 Super Bowl, there is something else for NFL fans to celebrate today: It’s been 107 days since Super Bowl XLIII. The kickoff t… --- ## [The Next Poster....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-poster/539927)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-poster/539927 "2010-05-28T02:10:05Z")
The next poster has played in this kind of Doper game before. --- ## [Could you qualify for the National Spelling Bee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-qualify-for-the-national-spelling-bee/540812)
**Author:** [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-qualify-for-the-national-spelling-bee/540812 "2010-05-27T21:07:40Z")
I missed only words #17 and #22 of 25, and thus made it to the second one-clue round, which I aced. I also nailed the third-round challenge for a final score of 29, which would have put me in next week’s semifinals. Th… --- ## [A possible scammer or stalker on WOW?......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-scammer-or-stalker-on-wow/539865)
**Author:** [@Banquo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-scammer-or-stalker-on-wow/539865 "2010-05-27T17:03:36Z")
Do you ever have one of those moments where you ask your self "What in the bloody hell did I just do?"I had one of those moments about an hour ago. I will try to keep the description general enough so that non WoW player… --- ## [Google is playable today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-is-playable-today/540298)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-is-playable-today/540298 "2010-05-27T11:15:28Z")
I’m surprised there’s not already a thread on this: Google’s current logo is a Pac-Man screen, in commemoration of the Man’s 30th birthday. OK, that’s not so remarkable… But it’s playable. Go ahead, give it a try! --- ## [Anybody playing "Split Seconds"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-split-seconds/540729)
**Author:** [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-split-seconds/540729 "2010-05-27T00:43:08Z")
Anybody playing “Split Seconds” yet, mainly interested in the PS3 version, seems interesting but is it worth buying? --- ## [Predict the apocalypse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-apocalypse/540706)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-apocalypse/540706 "2010-05-26T16:20:33Z")
In this thread, a pretty convoluted reason is given why the apocalypse (or second coming) will happen on 5/21/2011. With a little creativity, any date can be justified as judgement day. So here’s the game: Come up with … --- ## [The World Cup, translated into American](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-world-cup-translated-into-american/540209)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-world-cup-translated-into-american/540209 "2010-05-26T13:54:39Z")
This is actually really well done. It won’t add much to those who are already soccer fans, other than start a few arguments, but for those who aren’t fans but are curious about the WC, it is as good a place as any to … --- ## [Mafia game in progress.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-in-progress/540416)
**Author:** [@MHaye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MHaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-in-progress/540416 "2010-05-26T00:46:40Z")
Over on Idle Thoughts’ Mafia board (黄色在线网站\_黄色直播\_黄色直播app\_黄色直播大全), a new game started last Wednesday, based on the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Go to the forum in Current Games. 25 players, 25 sides. The only alliances are… --- ## [Anybody like Par-3 Golf Courses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-like-par-3-golf-courses/540659)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-like-par-3-golf-courses/540659 "2010-05-25T22:39:37Z")
I like to play a proper 18-hole, Par-72 course, but it’s not always possible. Fortunately, when time is a consideration, there is a par-3 course nearby. I can play nine holes in about an hour or so, and it’s a great wa… --- ## [can you automate/script user actions in Second Life world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-automate-script-user-actions-in-second-life-world/540735)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-automate-script-user-actions-in-second-life-world/540735 "2010-05-25T21:06:45Z")
AFAIK people interact with Second Life manually using the client app. Now, is it possible to control the client using another app? Or, equivalently, is it possible to develop scripts/apps that can run inside the SL in or… --- ## [So, did Floyd Landis actually dope, or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-did-floyd-landis-actually-dope-or-not/455157)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-did-floyd-landis-actually-dope-or-not/455157 "2010-05-25T15:27:29Z")
(Maybe this should be in IMHO) With the Tour starting in a few days, and the recent failure of Landis’ appeal, I got to wondering if Landis did actually dope. The evidence seems overwhelming, but some suggest a conspira… --- ## [Ali in his prime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ali-in-his-prime/540422)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ali-in-his-prime/540422 "2010-05-25T14:55:25Z")
In another thread, there’s an off-handed references to beating Muhammad Ali at his peak. It got me wondering: what does everyone consider to be his peak? To my mind, the guy had maybe three distinct periods: there was … --- ## [The Feud: Hollywood and Death by 42fish \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-hollywood-and-death-by-42fish-game-over/540053)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-hollywood-and-death-by-42fish-game-over/540053 "2010-05-24T19:59:51Z")
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 … --- ## [Trying to find good expert analysis on NFL teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-good-expert-analysis-on-nfl-teams/540450)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-good-expert-analysis-on-nfl-teams/540450 "2010-05-24T17:35:29Z")
Mainly, I’m looking for OL breakdowns, but quality analysis is key, at least at the level of Hoge/Jaworski. --- ## [Attending San Francisco 49ers games at Candlestick Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attending-san-francisco-49ers-games-at-candlestick-park/540466)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attending-san-francisco-49ers-games-at-candlestick-park/540466 "2010-05-24T16:37:58Z")
I want to visit San Francisco some time this year and I thought about perhaps going during NFL season. What’s the atmosphere like at a 49ers game? I’m an Arizona Cardinals fan, but I won’t be going to that game since it … --- ## [Crap I suck at Madden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-i-suck-at-madden/540479)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-i-suck-at-madden/540479 "2010-05-24T04:42:44Z")
Back in the old day, in and just out of college, I was damn good at madden, and played it a lot. '99 was the last one I had on an old PS1 and I had memorized every playbook, and my fingers flew around the controller like… --- ## [Spore, Mass Effect PC games to require an Internet check every ten days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-mass-effect-pc-games-to-require-an-internet-check-every-ten-days/448480)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-mass-effect-pc-games-to-require-an-internet-check-every-ten-days/448480 "2010-05-23T17:16:38Z")
I don’t recall seeing this : Spore and Mass Effect PC games to require an Internet check every ten days to function. Obnoxious at best, even ignoring the likelihood of bugs or a down Internet connection locking out legi… --- ## [Modern Warfare 2 kit recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-kit-recommendation/540411)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-kit-recommendation/540411 "2010-05-23T00:43:08Z")
I asked you guys before about this and you gave me wonderful advice. So I’m asking for more. I wake up in the morning and sip coffee while dropping fools on MW2. It’s a daily routine that makes the rest of the day go … --- ## [Stuff from video games that never gets old...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-from-video-games-that-never-gets-old/539878)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-from-video-games-that-never-gets-old/539878 "2010-05-22T23:01:40Z")
Becoming giant Mario and crushing everything in your path. Hacking a health station and watching a Splicer poison himself. Smacking a groaner/wormhead in mid-leap with the hammer. Listening to Sinistar rant. Stapling a … --- ## [Your own personal college conference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-own-personal-college-conference/540222)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-own-personal-college-conference/540222 "2010-05-22T16:02:54Z")
Based on this thread about super conferences, I decided to start this thread with less restrictions. I will be happy to discuss my logic in picking my 12 teams, but the general guidelines of school selection are as foll… --- ## [STEAM needs to be banned!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-needs-to-be-banned/540163)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-needs-to-be-banned/540163 "2010-05-22T01:04:16Z")
I am Blinking duck… and I am a Steam Junkie… Is there anyway I can freeze Steam in a block of Ice so that it takes hours to unthaw before I can buy a game off it? :smiley: --- ## [Chess Tournament Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-tournament-questions/540195)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-tournament-questions/540195 "2010-05-21T15:00:11Z")
I’ve been awarded the position of chess coach at a local school, despite the fact that a) I’ve never competed in a chess tournament, let alone coached participants in one; and b) I’m not a particularly good chess player.… --- ## [The \_\_\_ You \_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-___-you-____/540136)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-___-you-____/540136 "2010-05-21T06:36:24Z")
Fill in the blanks with the first things that come to mind. Try to avoid looking at others before you reply. --- ## [Help with a puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-puzzle/540110)
**Author:** [@EVIL\_COW\_PIE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EVIL_COW_PIE)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-puzzle/540110 "2010-05-20T17:46:59Z")
Here. I have all but C, H, I and J. I think C has something to do with this, but it’s above my math skills. And I believe that the first part of J is ‘e’,but I couldn’t get the Austrailia part. The answer to each of … --- ## [Anand-Topalov world chess championship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anand-topalov-world-chess-championship/537620)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anand-topalov-world-chess-championship/537620 "2010-05-20T14:15:30Z")
Anyone else following this? The first three games were draws and game 4 is going on right now. Topalov(black) is a pawn up and his queen-side pawns are looking rather threatening at least to my non-expert eyes. Is this a… --- ## [Greatest National Leader elimination game (setup thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-national-leader-elimination-game-setup-thread/539266)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-national-leader-elimination-game-setup-thread/539266 "2010-05-20T03:41:59Z")
Who was the greatest national leader? You may nominate up to five noteworthy leaders, be they heads of state, heads of government, or the equivalent (presidents, prime ministers, potentates, popes, emperors, empresses, … --- ## [Simplifying bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simplifying-bridge/539465)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simplifying-bridge/539465 "2010-05-20T00:25:15Z")
The Wikipedia description of bridge as a card game is extremely long and involved. Is there a step-by-step way to comprehend the game’s play, that isn’t so confusing and complex? --- ## [Let's make a new SUPER college conference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-new-super-college-conference/539758)
**Author:** [@Wolverine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolverine)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-new-super-college-conference/539758 "2010-05-19T23:33:42Z")
The title pretty much says it all. The Big Ten is inching towards a mega conference, but it is still based out the Midwest. Forget that. You have been given the power to create a SUPER, All-America college conference tha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=484) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=486)