# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=486 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 487 --- ## [Examples of athletes who suddenly became outstanding later in their career](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-athletes-who-suddenly-became-outstanding-later-in-their-career/539816)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-athletes-who-suddenly-became-outstanding-later-in-their-career/539816 "2010-05-19T20:36:28Z")
I’m looking for examples of athletes who weren’t necessarily bad (they could have been) earlier in their career, but certainly not outstanding – and then something happened (a new coach, a new team, a new understanding o… --- ## [Time for Trevor Hoffman to retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-trevor-hoffman-to-retire/540038)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-trevor-hoffman-to-retire/540038 "2010-05-19T20:24:16Z")
Trevor Hoffman is having a horrendous season. He has 5 blown saves in 10 chances, a 13.15 ERA, and has surrendered 6 home runs in 13 innings. Yesterday, he came in to face the Reds in the bottom of the 9th inning with … --- ## [NBA Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-draft/539990)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-draft/539990 "2010-05-19T19:24:17Z")
Wizards win the lottery.:smiley: Is John Wall a lock at #1? Is Evan Turner as good a prospect, deserving of serious consideration or is Wall a total no-brainer? In other words, how are the Wizards going to fuck this u… --- ## [The Feud: More Random Stuff from Labtrash \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-random-stuff-from-labtrash-game-over/539433)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-more-random-stuff-from-labtrash-game-over/539433 "2010-05-19T19:08:43Z")
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 … --- ## [Going to my first NASCAR race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-my-first-nascar-race/539831)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-my-first-nascar-race/539831 "2010-05-19T11:49:06Z")
Even though I live in NASCAR-Central, I’ve never been to a race. My wife won tickets to the All-Star race this Saturday from her job so I’m going with a buddy who likes racing. I’m looking forward to it, and it’s going t… --- ## [Atlanta Braves Radio Network](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-braves-radio-network/539299)
**Author:** [@CateAyo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CateAyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-braves-radio-network/539299 "2010-05-18T15:24:35Z")
I have found that it is very rare to find a game on the the radio this year. The local stations that are contracted and listed as being “on the network” seem to not broadcast the games . I thought it was just a localized… --- ## [Tiger Woods is a quitter and a malingerer.... What ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-is-a-quitter-and-a-malingerer-what/538832)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-is-a-quitter-and-a-malingerer-what/538832 "2010-05-18T14:33:24Z")
I can see saying about a lot of athletes, but Tiger Woods, Mr. Play through the pain and tough it out? This article is pure nastiness. What a turd this reporter is. ‘Injury’ was just an excuse for Tiger to quit http://… --- ## [Any advice for me on getting going in Saints Row 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-me-on-getting-going-in-saints-row-2/530099)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-for-me-on-getting-going-in-saints-row-2/530099 "2010-05-18T09:35:07Z")
As a big fan of the GTA series I found myself disappointed by GTA4 and I have seen many recommendations for Saints Row 2. So I found it on sale and decided to try it out. It’s fun. It’s a lot like GTA minus a lot of bul… --- ## [Who wants to teach me Racquetball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-teach-me-racquetball/539811)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-teach-me-racquetball/539811 "2010-05-17T22:19:20Z")
So, I’ve been playing Squash for 2-3 years, and over a decade of Badminton before that. Now, one of my friends has convinced me to try racquetball, and I’m anxious to do it! However, it’s tonight, and trouble is, I don’t… --- ## [What's your highest bowling score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-highest-bowling-score/538777)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-highest-bowling-score/538777 "2010-05-17T19:46:05Z")
I just felt like asking. While not many people are passionate about bowling, almost everyone I know has gone bowling for fun at some point in their lives. So I figured just about everyone could participate here. What’s … --- ## [Texas Hold'Em Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-question/537672)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-question/537672 "2010-05-17T19:37:22Z")
I have the Bicycle Casino games and the other day, when I couldn’t get on WoW, I played Texas Hold’Em, but even though they very basically explain the rules, I’m not sure of the strategy. I KNOW you try to get the best h… --- ## [70's Lyrics Quiz \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-lyrics-quiz-game-over/538401)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-lyrics-quiz-game-over/538401 "2010-05-17T17:01:44Z")
There are 50 questions. Please spoiler your answers, so others don’t inadvertently see yours. (To make a spoiler box: {spoiler} body of post {/spoiler} except use square brackets. ) For easier scoring for me, please p… --- ## [English Premier League Fantasy Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-fantasy-football/504764)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-fantasy-football/504764 "2010-05-16T23:36:07Z")
Seeing as the season starts in a couple of weeks, is anyone interested in playing in an online league. I am looking to start a fantasy league using the Official Premier League Fantasy Football. Anyone interested or are… --- ## [The North-West 200 Motorbike Road Races - heard of them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-north-west-200-motorbike-road-races-heard-of-them/539360)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-north-west-200-motorbike-road-races-heard-of-them/539360 "2010-05-16T22:09:26Z")
They’re being run at the moment, for a couple of days every year the roads around here are closed so a large group of nutters can race bikes at very very high speed around them. http://www.northwest200.org/ … --- ## [What's the deal with stealing signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-stealing-signs/539302)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-stealing-signs/539302 "2010-05-15T22:41:58Z")
So for the 3rd time in as many weeks, I read a story about baseball and it’s many unwritten rules. Apparently someone on the Phillies was caught with binoculars in the dugout and the other team is pissed. That would ha… --- ## [Colorado Rockies TV Broadcasts simulcast with radio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-rockies-tv-broadcasts-simulcast-with-radio/539574)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-rockies-tv-broadcasts-simulcast-with-radio/539574 "2010-05-15T21:10:44Z")
I’ve got a season subscription to MLB.TV. I’m watching the Fox Sports Rockie Mountains coverage of the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals. The tv broadcast seems to not have their own announcing crew, it is from a… --- ## [How morality should work in video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-morality-should-work-in-video-games/537193)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-morality-should-work-in-video-games/537193 "2010-05-15T06:38:27Z")
Every video game I’ve played that claims to feature free moral choices, doesn’t quite work out that way. In most cases, gamers will take every “good” option first, complete the game, and then complete the game taking the… --- ## [What is your lowest golfing score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-lowest-golfing-score/539007)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-lowest-golfing-score/539007 "2010-05-15T03:02:23Z")
Alright, one more before I go to bed-figgered the bowlers have had their fun, why not the links people? While I haven’t played in c. 10 years, I did manage to get my handicap down to a 13, with an alltime low of 82. Se… --- ## [Where will LeBron James play next season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-will-lebron-james-play-next-season/539428)
**Author:** [@The\_Walking\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Walking_Dude)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-will-lebron-james-play-next-season/539428 "2010-05-14T23:49:26Z")
The Cavaliers’ season is now over. No championship and they didn’t even make the conference finals. The Knicks are courting LeBron and the Bulls want him too. Obviously the Cavs want to keep him and he is from Ohio. I’m … --- ## [Will these computers run these games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-these-computers-run-these-games/539230)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-these-computers-run-these-games/539230 "2010-05-14T20:19:33Z")
I’m currently looking for a new computer, and while I’m not buying it specifically for gaming, coincidentally there are several games coming out around now that I’m interested. So I figure I ought to see what will run w… --- ## [Name That Fallacy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-fallacy/539064)
**Author:** [@HardlySanguine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HardlySanguine)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-fallacy/539064 "2010-05-14T13:58:14Z")
Inspired by Sage Rat’s GQ title Each poster must identify the logical fallacy presented by the previous poster. Then, present one of their own. I think this will work best (and be the most instructional) if the scenari… --- ## [Fantasy baseball trade advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-trade-advice/539070)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-trade-advice/539070 "2010-05-14T12:33:03Z")
I was just offered the following fantasy baseball trade: I trade Dexter Fowler, OF (Col) and get Austin Jackson, OF (Det). The funny thing is, I picked up A. Jackson as a free agent early in the season and traded him a… --- ## [F1's new teams are embarassingly slow. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1s-new-teams-are-embarassingly-slow-what-to-do/538849)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1s-new-teams-are-embarassingly-slow-what-to-do/538849 "2010-05-14T01:20:08Z")
Virgin, Lotus and Hispania are nor only always the slowest, they are so much slower than the next slowest it’s simply not a matter of tweaking the suspension or a new aerodynamic package. They even have decent drivers. L… --- ## [JaMarcus Russell Released by Raiders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamarcus-russell-released-by-raiders/538549)
**Author:** [@magnusblitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magnusblitz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamarcus-russell-released-by-raiders/538549 "2010-05-14T00:54:01Z")
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/05/06/raiders-russell.ap/index.html?eref=sihp Probably won’t get much discussion since it was almost a foregone conclusion, but as a Raiders fan, I just gotta take a mo… --- ## [EVE Online: A Journey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-a-journey/538802)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-a-journey/538802 "2010-05-13T20:07:18Z")
After watching the nifty intro video I’m prompted to create a character. I choose the religiously fanatical Amarr Empire as my faction and the Khanid as what I’m assuming is akin to my ethnicity. As for what I guess is m… --- ## [Uploading a game spray](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uploading-a-game-spray/539297)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uploading-a-game-spray/539297 "2010-05-13T18:57:13Z")
How do I upload a game spray for L4D? I’ve downloaded it from GameSprays, now how do I set it up? --- ## [EA Sports Locks Out Multiplayer Modes On Used Sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-locks-out-multiplayer-modes-on-used-sales/538985)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-locks-out-multiplayer-modes-on-used-sales/538985 "2010-05-13T18:47:29Z")
So EA has decided to start requiring a code to play their games online starting with all of the 2011 EA Sports titles. A new game comes with a single use code that allows the user to play online unrestricted. If you … --- ## [Tell me about the Nintendo DS or Sony PSP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-nintendo-ds-or-sony-psp/536744)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-nintendo-ds-or-sony-psp/536744 "2010-05-13T17:50:39Z")
I’ve got two small girls and about 3000 miles worth of driving this summer. Kid neutralizers seems like a good plan. So tell me about the handheld gaming systems. Clue an oldguy in, will you? --- ## [PS3 FW 3.21 removes Other OS functionality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-fw-3-21-removes-other-os-functionality/534472)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-fw-3-21-removes-other-os-functionality/534472 "2010-05-13T14:50:21Z")
April 1 the new firmware update for the PS3 will remove the ability to load Linux onto the PS3. Sony promised not to remove this functionality from PS3 phat when they introduced the PS3 slim. But a hacker named Geohot ha… --- ## [I hate being an Elder Scrolls IV vampire.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-being-an-elder-scrolls-iv-vampire/536054)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-being-an-elder-scrolls-iv-vampire/536054 "2010-05-13T13:35:38Z")
Seriously. It is marring the shit out of my enjoyment of the game. Whatever other quests I might have been playing at, it is now all about finding the fucking cure for vampirism. People are afraid of me. I have to sp… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=485) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=487)