# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=505 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 506 --- ## [The Dragon Age thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dragon-age-thread/516156)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 534\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dragon-age-thread/516156 "2010-02-09T15:54:58Z")
I got my copy, the collector’s edition. The box is wooden, and it looks pretty on the outside, but inside it’s just a slim DVD package. The annoying things are those redeemable items. You have to log on to their new soc… --- ## [NFC East 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 415\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522 "2010-02-09T04:15:23Z")
NFC East 2005 NFC East 2006 NFC East 2007 - OOPS! Missed it! NFC East 2008 Discuss! I have nothing to add at this time but GO COWBOYS! --- ## [Multi-platform games, how do you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-platform-games-how-do-you-choose/528088)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-platform-games-how-do-you-choose/528088 "2010-02-09T01:08:01Z")
For the first time ever, I’ve got one of everything (PS3, 360, Wii). So if you have a multi-platform game (Burnout Paradise, Bioshock, Mass Effect, etc) is there an easy way to determine which platform it’s best on? I s… --- ## [Epic Super Mario World Rap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-super-mario-world-rap/528191)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-super-mario-world-rap/528191 "2010-02-08T22:25:45Z")
Languageis NSFW. --- ## [Why don't they show the club type in televised golf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-they-show-the-club-type-in-televised-golf/528062)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-they-show-the-club-type-in-televised-golf/528062 "2010-02-08T20:15:11Z")
With all the information available during televised golf, is there any reason they don’t put which club the golfer is using on the graphics? Often times the announcer will mention that the golfer is using a particular cl… --- ## [Any interest in doing an NFL Playoffs fantasy draft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-doing-an-nfl-playoffs-fantasy-draft/523150)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-doing-an-nfl-playoffs-fantasy-draft/523150 "2010-02-08T16:08:20Z")
For those of us who are going miss our fantasy football fix, this would be a little bit of pigskin methadone to help us come in for a soft landing. The idea is really simple: up to six people draft a standard fantasy st… --- ## [2010 NFL Hall of Fame Finalists Announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-hall-of-fame-finalists-announced/519284)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-hall-of-fame-finalists-announced/519284 "2010-02-08T15:51:35Z")
Link: http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2009/11/28/class-of-2010-semifinalists-announced-/ Cliff Branch, WR – 1972-1985 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders Tim Brown, WR/KR – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa… --- ## [\[American\] Football rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-rules-question/528129)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-rules-question/528129 "2010-02-08T14:16:56Z")
Are there any rules about how far back the field goal holder can be, or the punter? I know the field goal kicker would want the distance as short as possible, but suppose the head coach wants to be certain that the defe… --- ## [Super Bowl prop bets...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-prop-bets/528133)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-prop-bets/528133 "2010-02-08T13:16:06Z")
Prop bets always amuse me. Going online, I’ve read about a few, and know how at least a few turned out. For example, on the question of what color Gatorade the winning coach would be doused in, orange won at 11/2. Wha… --- ## [Why is the Pro-Bowl being played before the Super Bowl this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-pro-bowl-being-played-before-the-super-bowl-this-year/527135)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-pro-bowl-being-played-before-the-super-bowl-this-year/527135 "2010-02-08T06:53:52Z")
…And why is it not in Hawaii like it’s been for the past 30 years? And does anyone actually pay any attention to the Pro-Bowl anyway? --- ## [Texas Hold 'Em Etiquette Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-hold-em-etiquette-question/527910)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-hold-em-etiquette-question/527910 "2010-02-08T05:20:48Z")
I play the Howard Lederer World Champ Poker 2 sometimes? One of my opponents is a female (name changes from game to game) and she wears a mask (think Lone Ranger), but in addition to the mask, she has one of those “drop… --- ## [Hypothetical Baseball situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-baseball-situation/527369)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-baseball-situation/527369 "2010-02-08T04:23:13Z")
The bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth, score tied. The batter gets beaned by a high fastball. This will, of course, force in the winning run. But, the batter has been knocked unconscious by the pitch and is t… --- ## [Super Bowl Snow Crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-snow-crisis/528004)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-snow-crisis/528004 "2010-02-07T21:40:28Z")
Talked to MIL earlier today. Where she is is getting hit hard by snow. As in, if she didn’t have a cell, we wouldn’t have been able to reach her. No power, and even if there was power, probably no cable. And it’s a large… --- ## [FF Playoff Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ff-playoff-challenge/523601)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ff-playoff-challenge/523601 "2010-02-07T19:17:38Z")
Come one, come all to join the SDMB Playoff Challenge. Here’s how it works: In other words, like a salary cap league there is no draft and we can have duplicate players, but unlike a salary cap league you don’t have th… --- ## [How can you have 8 players in 7-card stud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-have-8-players-in-7-card-stud/527940)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-have-8-players-in-7-card-stud/527940 "2010-02-06T23:56:40Z")
On Pokerstars, the max number of players in 7-card stud is 8. But that would mean it’s possible to deal 56 cards. There’s only 52 cards in a deck. There are no wild cards or jokers. What gives? --- ## [Schools using NFL & college logos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schools-using-nfl-college-logos/527861)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schools-using-nfl-college-logos/527861 "2010-02-06T23:31:03Z")
What’s the deal with high school and other youth football teams using NFL and college sports logos? Do they license it? Do they just use it without permission or legal consequence? How about other displays around campu… --- ## [Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Have the Olympics gone completely off the rails?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-olympics-in-vancouver-have-the-olympics-gone-completely-off-the-rails/527638)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-olympics-in-vancouver-have-the-olympics-gone-completely-off-the-rails/527638 "2010-02-06T23:25:50Z")
First they decided to move the winter event to the midterm year, which IMO dilutes both seasons of the Games. It seemed right to me to have a four year long, Olympics-free period, followed by the huge dog and pony show … --- ## [Rocky IV Re-Match: I. Drago vs. A. Creed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocky-iv-re-match-i-drago-vs-a-creed/527934)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocky-iv-re-match-i-drago-vs-a-creed/527934 "2010-02-06T20:55:00Z")
--- ## [Where can I watch the Super Bowl online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-watch-the-super-bowl-online/527113)
**Author:** [@A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Spoonful_of_Awesome)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-watch-the-super-bowl-online/527113 "2010-02-06T20:30:30Z")
I’m out of the country and will likely have no access to a television on Super Sunday. :frowning: Anybody know a good way to watch the game online? I’m willing to pay… within reason. NFL.com has their all-access pass fo… --- ## [Get a Jump on Nostalgia: The 2020's Feud \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-a-jump-on-nostalgia-the-2020s-feud-game-over/527048)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-a-jump-on-nostalgia-the-2020s-feud-game-over/527048 "2010-02-06T20:27:12Z")
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… --- ## [Steam!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam/527868)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam/527868 "2010-02-06T17:25:24Z")
You piece of shit. Second night in a row I’ve been disconnected from steam after earning a new rank in MW2. AHHHHHHH! Is there a website where one can find out when steam plans on being down? Or a way of finding how … --- ## [CFB National Signing Day, How did your team do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfb-national-signing-day-how-did-your-team-do/527619)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfb-national-signing-day-how-did-your-team-do/527619 "2010-02-06T02:08:40Z")
Rivals Rankings Looks like more of the same from the SEC. 5 teams in the top 9, 8 teams in the top 25. --- ## [Gamers: what games can i realistically play on my new computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-what-games-can-i-realistically-play-on-my-new-computer/527703)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-what-games-can-i-realistically-play-on-my-new-computer/527703 "2010-02-06T01:23:45Z")
I’ve never been much of a gamer. I had a first-generation Playstation, and was a big fan of the Tomb Raider series, but never progressed to the PS2 or PS3. On my computer, the only games i’ve ever played are the Myst ser… --- ## [In game odds for Super "Game" on internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-game-odds-for-super-game-on-internet/527858)
**Author:** [@whatami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whatami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-game-odds-for-super-game-on-internet/527858 "2010-02-05T22:26:30Z")
Some sports books in Vegas casinos are now offering in game wagering on everything. Prior to the start of the event, you deposit your funds for the day. Then you get a little box and every down (in football for example)… --- ## [Mickelson a cheater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mickelson-a-cheater/527029)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mickelson-a-cheater/527029 "2010-02-05T19:05:36Z")
Scott McCarron has accused Phil Mickelson of cheating for using wedges with square grooves. Said clubs are illegal under a new USGA regulation that irons have V-shaped grooves. Yet due to a technicality (an old lawsuit… --- ## [Tigers signed verlander to 5 years at 80 million dollars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tigers-signed-verlander-to-5-years-at-80-million-dollars/527709)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tigers-signed-verlander-to-5-years-at-80-million-dollars/527709 "2010-02-05T18:33:12Z")
in the mixed messages department, the Tigers signed Verlander to a 5 year contract. They did not sign Polanco ,who wanted to stay and was a solid contact hitter. They need someone like Polanco because they strike out way… --- ## [Looking for a certain Modern Warfare 2 Youtube video (v high production value montage)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-modern-warfare-2-youtube-video-v-high-production-value-montage/527600)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-modern-warfare-2-youtube-video-v-high-production-value-montage/527600 "2010-02-05T17:05:47Z")
Hi. I know this is a long shot, but I wonder if anyone here can help me find this. I once watched a youtube video which was a montage of MW2 gameplay… With a difference. It seemed to be a ‘parody’ (but not in a mockin… --- ## [RIP Jack Brisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-jack-brisco/527273)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-jack-brisco/527273 "2010-02-05T05:17:34Z")
Former two time NWA World Heavyweight Champion pro wrestler Jack Brisco died during open heart surgery today. SLAM! Link All American, NCAA National Champion at Oklahoma State, Brisco turned pro in 1965, winning numero… --- ## [Oh my freaking god, will somebody just send me a leatherback turtle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-will-somebody-just-send-me-a-leatherback-turtle/527616)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-will-somebody-just-send-me-a-leatherback-turtle/527616 "2010-02-05T03:20:02Z")
Is anybody else ridiculously obsessed with Zoo World to the point where it’s become a burden on your life and relationships? That damned game lures you in for weeks by telling you, hey, take this poor sad loris! Your f… --- ## [Custom playing cards/ Fantasy card games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-playing-cards-fantasy-card-games/527539)
**Author:** [@Sehmket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sehmket)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-playing-cards-fantasy-card-games/527539 "2010-02-04T15:38:54Z")
I realize I’m outing myself as a geek amongst geeks with this thread, but… I’m involved with a fantasy-based larp (live action role-playing game). We pride ourselves on having an immersive atmosphere, but one thing that… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=504) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=506)