# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=513 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [D&Ders: A question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-ders-a-question/523417)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-ders-a-question/523417 "2010-01-04T20:00:31Z")
So I rolled up a new Cleric of Tyr to start a Forgotten Realms campaign with some friends of mine. I’ve never used a Cleric in 3.5 before, so I created my character using a combination of an online character creator, th… --- ## [Modern Warfare 2 Xbox control layout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-xbox-control-layout/523652)
**Author:** [@Steel\_Wheels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steel_Wheels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-xbox-control-layout/523652 "2010-01-04T19:28:36Z")
I would really love to get MW2 as it looks like an awesome game but as I’ve mentioned in previous posts, the fact that I have weak hands due to Muscular Dystrophy might pose some difficulties for me. I discovered while … --- ## [Ranking - how quickly does it change after injury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranking-how-quickly-does-it-change-after-injury/523550)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranking-how-quickly-does-it-change-after-injury/523550 "2010-01-04T18:56:57Z")
I feel bad for the snowboarder Kevin Pearce. He took a dangerous risk coming back three weeks after a concussion three weeks ago. That made him much more susceptible to brain injury this time. I don’t want to be disresp… --- ## [NFL: Does a higer number of declined penalties equate to a higher team strength?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-does-a-higer-number-of-declined-penalties-equate-to-a-higher-team-strength/523589)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-does-a-higer-number-of-declined-penalties-equate-to-a-higher-team-strength/523589 "2010-01-04T17:37:17Z")
Are the number of penalties a team declines a good \[if somewhat unorthodox\] measure of how well the team can play the sport\*? The rationale here, is that usually the team will only decline, if it means giving up someth… --- ## [Is it Possible for a Video Game to Be "Infinite"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-video-game-to-be-infinite/523292)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-video-game-to-be-infinite/523292 "2010-01-04T16:12:11Z")
Playing Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on the DS yesterday got me thinking: excluding drug runs (which seem to come up randomly, though I could be wrong), I’ve completed about 8-10 missions out of a possible, I dunno, … --- ## [Do all NBA games feature non-stop music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-nba-games-feature-non-stop-music/523459)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-nba-games-feature-non-stop-music/523459 "2010-01-04T15:58:00Z")
My son and I went to a Toronto Raptors’ game last week, and it was the first time either of us had ever seen an NBA game live. It was great to see how fast the game was, and how these big guys were crashing into one ano… --- ## [2010 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters/522982)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters/522982 "2010-01-04T14:58:13Z")
NFL.com link Viking lead with eight selections. My 49ers have a starter on offense, defense, and special teams, although I’m still not sure it’s a good thing that your punter is selected. --- ## [assasins creed 1 question regarding flags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assasins-creed-1-question-regarding-flags/523595)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assasins-creed-1-question-regarding-flags/523595 "2010-01-04T07:23:18Z")
In the assasins base , I have gotten 18/20 flags so far. I already finished the game , but going back for a second time around. Is there any flags on top of the main castle, I cant yet find any kind of way up yet, except… --- ## [SDMB Poker: Dead in the water?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-dead-in-the-water/513796)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-dead-in-the-water/513796 "2010-01-04T04:44:21Z")
No thread for this quarter, some players unable to access the game. Last week it was just Dag and myself registered to play. Are we dead? Does anyone know of a place where we can play? What will I do with open Thursda… --- ## [Name That Tune (IV)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-iv/522740)
**Author:** [@cucuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cucuy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-iv/522740 "2010-01-04T04:02:40Z")
I am looking for Names of Songs. I will give you a hint to the Name of each Song by posting a line taken verbatim from that particular song. It may not be a complete sentence or lyric but it will not be chopped, edited,… --- ## [RIP Steve "Dr. Death" Williams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-steve-dr-death-williams/523081)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-steve-dr-death-williams/523081 "2010-01-04T03:59:24Z")
Doc lost his fight with cancer last night. http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/11793/ Played football at Oklahoma, also wrestled there, later played in the USFL (I think), before turning to pro wrestling. The guy wa… --- ## [Cod:mw2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-mw2/523556)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-mw2/523556 "2010-01-04T00:50:24Z")
I got COD:MW2 for the XBox 360 for Christmas. Is anybody playing this game online? What do you think, especially if you’ve played the first MW? Also, has anybody noticed players using the superfast running glitch? Ea… --- ## [Name That Tune (V)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-v/523262)
**Author:** [@cucuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cucuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-v/523262 "2010-01-03T18:44:13Z")
I am looking for Names of Songs. I will give you a hint to the Name of each Song by posting a line taken verbatim from that particular song. It may not be a complete sentence or lyric but it will not be chopped, edited,… --- ## [CoD: World At War - Are you kidding me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-world-at-war-are-you-kidding-me/523430)
**Author:** [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-world-at-war-are-you-kidding-me/523430 "2010-01-03T15:53:31Z")
I now know why the Germans did so well early in WW2. It wasn’t superior training. It wasn’t snappy uniforms. It wasn’t cool weapons. No, it was because they have goddamned bulletproof psychic snipers. It’s a miracle th… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football big league (league full)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-big-league-league-full/504313)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 417\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-big-league-league-full/504313 "2010-01-03T08:06:44Z")
As discussed in our general fantasy football thread, I’m thinking of creating a big FF league (20 people is yahoo’s max) that would feature relatively deep rosters. With that many people, the talent would be spread prett… --- ## [Anybody playing 9dragons? (mmorpg promoted by SyFy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-9dragons-mmorpg-promoted-by-syfy/523032)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-9dragons-mmorpg-promoted-by-syfy/523032 "2010-01-03T05:25:43Z")
I am not a gamer. But I thought I would give this a try. I can’t even get out of the tutorial. :frowning: --- ## [Fantasy football general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/503955)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 922\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/503955 "2010-01-03T04:34:15Z")
This can be the thread where we discuss general fantasy football topics before we all spread out into our seperate FF threads for each league. You can discuss anything here - from your regular league, to who should be th… --- ## [3M Board Game Castillion c.1973 — apparently only distributed in UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3m-board-game-castillion-c-1973-apparently-only-distributed-in-uk/523381)
**Author:** [@Bernard\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bernard_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3m-board-game-castillion-c-1973-apparently-only-distributed-in-uk/523381 "2010-01-02T17:56:25Z")
I was an executive attending a major computer conference back in the 1970s where 3M Computer Products was promoting its independent “Winchester” discs and other storage devices for use with IBM and other mainframes. We… --- ## [Some serious number crunching (charachter builds in Dragon Age Origins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-serious-number-crunching-charachter-builds-in-dragon-age-origins/523251)
**Author:** [@FinnAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinnAgain)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-serious-number-crunching-charachter-builds-in-dragon-age-origins/523251 "2010-01-02T08:30:13Z")
So, unlike Fallout 3 which was pretty clear and allowed you to min/max with ease, or Borderlands which offered up some fairly simplistic power gaming potential, DAO seems a good bit more complicated. Especially with no h… --- ## [Puzzle: A Holiday For Spies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-a-holiday-for-spies/519784)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-a-holiday-for-spies/519784 "2010-01-02T08:19:47Z")
Knock! Knock! Knock! You recognize that knocking at once. No, it is not UPS. That’s the knock of Special Agent Jones of the CIA. Whenever the CIA has a tough code to crack, they always turn to You. After all, You are th… --- ## [My Husband Got a Wii for Christmas. What MUST We Buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-got-a-wii-for-christmas-what-must-we-buy/522733)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-got-a-wii-for-christmas-what-must-we-buy/522733 "2010-01-02T05:44:33Z")
Pretty much as the thread title suggests… I bought the spouse a Wii for Christmas, but didn’t realize that it doesn’t come with many extra components. For example, it’s already obvious that we’ll have to buy a second c… --- ## [good adventure/rpg PS3 games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-adventure-rpg-ps3-games/523021)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-adventure-rpg-ps3-games/523021 "2010-01-02T05:41:16Z")
We just got a PS3 Slim and currently I’m playing Folklore. It’s pretty good, but I’m nearing the end, so I’ll want to buy a new game soon. I suck ass at first person shooter games but I love adventure/rpg games with rand… --- ## [NFL: most and least match-ups?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-most-and-least-match-ups/522785)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-most-and-least-match-ups/522785 "2010-01-02T04:23:49Z")
Which pair of NFL teams have played the most games together and which pair have played the fewest? (Let’s stick with current teams - I don’t care how many times the Kenosha Maroons played the Staten Island Stapes.) My g… --- ## [R.I.P., George Michael (not the Wham! singer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-george-michael-not-the-wham-singer/522464)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-george-michael-not-the-wham-singer/522464 "2010-01-01T23:34:52Z")
For those of you who were sports fans pre-ESPN, George Michael of \*George Michael’s Sports Machine \* has died. The Sports Machine was a precursor to SportsCenter. It was really the only show that had out of town sports … --- ## [Urban Meyer to Leave Florida?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-meyer-to-leave-florida/522658)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-meyer-to-leave-florida/522658 "2010-01-01T07:36:51Z")
Just announced on Meineke Car Care Bowl at 6:55 pm. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4772952 --- ## [Football fans: What team do you fear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-fans-what-team-do-you-fear/523151)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-fans-what-team-do-you-fear/523151 "2010-01-01T00:48:45Z")
By which I mean, if you could choose any team past or present, which team would you be most hesitant about putting against your current team? Me, I’m not much of a football historian, but I’d not want the current Steele… --- ## [Epiphany: I know what to do with Duke Nukem Forever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epiphany-i-know-what-to-do-with-duke-nukem-forever/522719)
**Author:** [@BomTek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BomTek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epiphany-i-know-what-to-do-with-duke-nukem-forever/522719 "2009-12-31T21:09:10Z")
I was reading this article regarding the official death of Duke Nukem Forever, and I had an epiphany\*: I think DNF should be developed as an homage to Duke Nukem 3D, similar to the way Mega Man 9 was a tribute to Mega Ma… --- ## [Anyone else considering buying some Steam games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-considering-buying-some-steam-games/522389)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-considering-buying-some-steam-games/522389 "2009-12-31T15:48:59Z")
I see that Steam is having a big sale of some of their older games. Anyone else considering buying anything, and if so, what are you looking at? Personally, I’m kicking around the idea of buying the XCOM product pack. … --- ## [Sensation - Live Stream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensation-live-stream/523186)
**Author:** [@EpicNonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EpicNonsense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensation-live-stream/523186 "2009-12-31T15:34:02Z")
Excellent mix so far, much more to come. There’s a bit of variety, mostly club sounds. http://www.sensation.com/index.php/world/news/welcome-2010-with-the-sensation-live-stream.html#tboard Enjoy --- ## [NHL--December 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2009/519586)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2009/519586 "2009-12-31T13:52:48Z")
About a third of the way through the season, and nine teams who made the playoffs last year are currently on the outside looking in. For those keeping score, that’s Philly, the Rangers, Montreal and Carolina in the East… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=512) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=514)