# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=504 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 505 --- ## [Patrician 3 versus Capitalism 2 versus Crusader Kings: you decide!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrician-3-versus-capitalism-2-versus-crusader-kings-you-decide/527247)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrician-3-versus-capitalism-2-versus-crusader-kings-you-decide/527247 "2010-02-13T03:56:14Z")
I’m debating getting a nice 2d strategy game while I save up some money for a computer I can put a decent 3d card in. After pursing the files in gog.com and gamersgate.com, I’m looking at a few options. First, Patrician… --- ## [D.C. Residents: How accurate is the Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-residents-how-accurate-is-the-capital-wasteland-in-fallout-3/527815)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-residents-how-accurate-is-the-capital-wasteland-in-fallout-3/527815 "2010-02-13T03:36:21Z")
I haven’t been to D.C. since I was five. I plan to go this year or the next, but I don’t remember it at all. I play Fallout 3 a lot, love the game, and love wandering around the Mall and D.C. Metro. I tried looking on G… --- ## [R.I.P. Fred Morrison (Frisbee inventor)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-fred-morrison-frisbee-inventor/528684)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-fred-morrison-frisbee-inventor/528684 "2010-02-13T00:25:33Z")
I have many memories of awesome afternoons and even whole weekends spent playing Frisbee. I played Ultimate for five or six years during and after college, and still occasionally go out and just toss one around. I coul… --- ## [Should I play games in order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-play-games-in-order/528790)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-play-games-in-order/528790 "2010-02-12T23:35:47Z")
I recently got myself a new graphics card in order to expand my choice of games to play. Two I want to try are Mass Effect and Left 4 Dead (spurred somewhat by the threads here, incidentally). However, each has a sequal… --- ## [Assassin's Creed 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-2/516164)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-2/516164 "2010-02-12T23:27:40Z")
I was more than a little disappointed that the sequel doesn’t continue the story of Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad, badass of the Third Crusade, but Renaissance Italy is not a bad setting at all. Ezio Auditore da Firenze seems like… --- ## [Help me understand Fantasy Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-fantasy-baseball/528575)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-fantasy-baseball/528575 "2010-02-12T23:21:43Z")
I’ve been a baseball fan for a long time, but it’s only recently that I’ve really followed individual teams and players. Before, I’d just like to watch a game and never really cared who was playing it. THIS year, howev… --- ## [Saint Tebow? (Peter Schrager's Mock Draft)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saint-tebow-peter-schragers-mock-draft/528500)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saint-tebow-peter-schragers-mock-draft/528500 "2010-02-12T22:48:22Z")
Yeah, I know, way too early for mock NFL drafts, but the title of this article caught my eye. Can’t claim I actually know who Schrager is, but he’s got the Saints drafting Tebow with the last pick of the second round. … --- ## [Tar Heel coach Ol' Roy Williams puts it all in perspective.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tar-heel-coach-ol-roy-williams-puts-it-all-in-perspective/528589)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tar-heel-coach-ol-roy-williams-puts-it-all-in-perspective/528589 "2010-02-12T21:54:46Z")
Well, the Heels have been losing a bit more than usual, and for the life of him Roy just cannnot figure out what the hell is going on. Whatever it is, he knows it’s bad, though. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w… --- ## [Can we speculate on who the olympic flame lighter will be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-speculate-on-who-the-olympic-flame-lighter-will-be/528289)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-speculate-on-who-the-olympic-flame-lighter-will-be/528289 "2010-02-12T16:07:34Z")
So, we’ve invited Arnold Schwarzenegger to be one of the final torch-bearers on Friday. Why? I don’t know of any other reason than publicity, and ratings, but there you have it. Also included in the final leg are Walt… --- ## [Is it better to upgrade a computer or buy a new one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-better-to-upgrade-a-computer-or-buy-a-new-one/528217)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-better-to-upgrade-a-computer-or-buy-a-new-one/528217 "2010-02-12T14:48:58Z")
I have a fairly solid computer that’ll play most computer games made before 2009. The main thing that bugs me is that all the games I play have choppy frame rates. So I thought maybe upgrading or buying a new computer mi… --- ## [What does a MLB pitcher's arm feel like the day after? Also football question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-mlb-pitchers-arm-feel-like-the-day-after-also-football-question/528620)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-mlb-pitchers-arm-feel-like-the-day-after-also-football-question/528620 "2010-02-12T13:52:13Z")
Not being an athlete, I don’t know how it must feel. 90+ pitches where you throw as hard as you can must be tough, but then again, I’m not at the physical peak of human prowess so I can’t use my own body to judge. Woul… --- ## [Where is the Wii?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-wii/527881)
**Author:** [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-wii/527881 "2010-02-12T10:03:04Z")
I wanted to buy a Wii. Specifically, I want to buy one with the Fit package. They’re all gone! The websites for Best Buy, Target, Sears, Kmart and WalMart all say they’re sold out - not available for online ordering and… --- ## [Sins fans...Diplomacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sins-fans-diplomacy/528658)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sins-fans-diplomacy/528658 "2010-02-12T04:05:02Z")
Has anyone gotten the new Sins of a Solar Empire expansion yet? If so, what are your thoughts on it? Recommendations on getting it? Does it add to the game enough to make it worthwhile getting? -XT --- ## [Question about the "Ted Williams Shift" (baseball)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-ted-williams-shift-baseball/517591)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-ted-williams-shift-baseball/517591 "2010-02-11T21:10:47Z")
I’ve always known about the Williams shift, but am reading the Leigh Montville biography “Portrait of an American Hero” which got me wondering about something. First, background… Ted Williams, who played from 1939 to 1… --- ## [Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains Pool(sign up fast!!!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-pool-sign-up-fast/528595)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-pool-sign-up-fast/528595 "2010-02-11T20:48:06Z")
Whoa, this snuck(yes, snuck) up on me fast! Sign up ASAP. The show starts in just over 4 hours! Name: Cecil’s Survivor Again password: cecil Hurry! --- ## [SDMB Dynasty League: Year One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-league-year-one/509515)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-league-year-one/509515 "2010-02-11T17:23:31Z")
Since the old thread is five pages of rules discussions with an obsolete title, it’s probably a good idea to start a new one for in-season discussion. The old threads are here and here. Draft Results: Fightin’ Quakers … --- ## [Mafia players interested in Solium Infernum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-players-interested-in-solium-infernum/528555)
**Author:** [@Gryff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gryff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-players-interested-in-solium-infernum/528555 "2010-02-11T15:22:09Z")
Solium infernum is a little play by email game where the player(s) are various nobles of hell trying to rise to the top via whatever means they can while being limited by a hellish bureaucracy. It is a vaguely decent si… --- ## [Super Bowl XLIV: Indianapolis Colts v. New Orleans Saints (2/7/2010)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 286\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375 "2010-02-11T13:49:33Z")
There was a lot of flak given to Bill Polian and Jim Caldwell for sitting the Colts starting offense 4 weeks ago as they “rested up” for the playoffs. Love it or hate it - it worked. The Colts seemed a little slow to s… --- ## [7th Annual SDMB Early Super Bowl Pick Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/523698)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7th-annual-sdmb-early-super-bowl-pick-contest/523698 "2010-02-10T18:17:14Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1: Trillionaire Year 2: Uncommon Sense Year 3: Airman Doors… --- ## [God of War III](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-iii/528312)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-iii/528312 "2010-02-10T15:13:14Z")
The long-awaited third installment to the God of War trilogy is due out March 16 in the U.S. (March 19 for the E.U. and March 25 for Japan). I have been very excited about this game ever since I completed God of War II.… --- ## [Greatest American elimination game (setup thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-american-elimination-game-setup-thread/527145)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-american-elimination-game-setup-thread/527145 "2010-02-10T15:09:59Z")
Inspired by this thread, The President Elimination Game - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board, and this contest, The Greatest American - Wikipedia. Who was the greatest American? You may nominate up to five not… --- ## [What Would YOU Name Your Favorite Ballpark/Stadium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-name-your-favorite-ballpark-stadium/526953)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-name-your-favorite-ballpark-stadium/526953 "2010-02-10T11:27:06Z")
A few rules: You CAN’T sell the naming rights for your local stadium. No matter how much money you’re offered, no “Coca-Cola Stadium” or “Home Depot Field.” You CAN name it after the team (If you think “Yankee Sta… --- ## [Aaron Ate Apples...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaron-ate-apples/526496)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaron-ate-apples/526496 "2010-02-10T07:25:39Z")
at an Australian arena. --- ## [New Super Mario Bros. Wii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-super-mario-bros-wii/517468)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-super-mario-bros-wii/517468 "2010-02-10T04:40:52Z")
How is it that the most anticipated game of the last 18 years is less than two days and no one is talking about it? Come on you dope®s! A new 2D Mario game on a home console is almost upon us! Personally, I can’t wait.… --- ## [Freeware Downloads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeware-downloads/528331)
**Author:** [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeware-downloads/528331 "2010-02-09T22:05:32Z")
While looking at the Red Alert Wiki article for this thread, I noticed that the game is freeware now. Does anyone know where it can be downloaded from? I’d do a Google search, but I’m not comfortable downloading execut… --- ## [What is the cheapest computer that will run empire total war flawlessly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-cheapest-computer-that-will-run-empire-total-war-flawlessly/528296)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-cheapest-computer-that-will-run-empire-total-war-flawlessly/528296 "2010-02-09T21:36:54Z")
I want to buy a computer that will run empire: total war on medium settings without any graphics hiccups even during large battles. I don’t need a “whole package” with monitor/keyboard/mouse, just a box. 10 years ago bui… --- ## [The 82nd Academy Awards Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-82nd-academy-awards-poll/528327)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-82nd-academy-awards-poll/528327 "2010-02-09T21:04:39Z")
It’s public, so we can laugh at anyone who votes for two or more in the same category. --- ## [So, something called the "Super Bowl" is coming up--help me learn football!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-something-called-the-super-bowl-is-coming-up-help-me-learn-football/524376)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-something-called-the-super-bowl-is-coming-up-help-me-learn-football/524376 "2010-02-09T19:21:58Z")
It’s that time of year where I’ll be invited to some Super Bowl party and pretend to understand what’s happening on-screen, but in actuality have almost no clue. I realize that the goal, so to speak, is to take the socce… --- ## [At Last! Rickey Jackson makes the NFL Hall of Fame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-rickey-jackson-makes-the-nfl-hall-of-fame/527978)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-rickey-jackson-makes-the-nfl-hall-of-fame/527978 "2010-02-09T18:53:55Z")
Should have happened sooner. Link #57 was, and is, my all time favorite linebacker. Guy was the heart and soul of The Dome Patrol–the greatest group of linebackers to ever play together. I even forgave him for briefl… --- ## [Bots on Game sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bots-on-game-sites/528132)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bots-on-game-sites/528132 "2010-02-09T17:01:06Z")
Ok, I only have a limited knowledge of what bots are, that they play the game for you. Is it possible for someone to use on bot on sites such as Pogo? I was playing “Boggle” when someone joined the game with about 1 min … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=503) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=505)