# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=520 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 521 --- ## [D&D start-up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-start-up/519129)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-start-up/519129 "2009-12-03T12:33:52Z")
I’d like to try out this out with my kids, and am wondering what the best approach is. I played a lot as a teenager, but it was a long time ago (how long? we only had the 3 basic books, plus Greyhawk and Blackmoor). So… --- ## [Do US sports fans ever regret the absence of international competition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-us-sports-fans-ever-regret-the-absence-of-international-competition/518419)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-us-sports-fans-ever-regret-the-absence-of-international-competition/518419 "2009-12-03T09:06:52Z")
I am just about to watch Australia play Scotland at rugby union. Last week they played Ireland. Last week Australia beat England in the Four Nations rugby league tournament having previously played New Zealand and France… --- ## [Things we learned from Civilization IV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-civilization-iv/517295)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-civilization-iv/517295 "2009-12-03T06:30:48Z")
Never trust Montezuma. He can be “pleased” as punch with you, then turn on a dime and go all Pearl Harbor on your ass. Giving up trade relations or entering a war with someone because another civ “demands” it is never a… --- ## [What is the backwards compatibility of the PS3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-backwards-compatibility-of-the-ps3/519813)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-backwards-compatibility-of-the-ps3/519813 "2009-12-03T04:31:09Z")
I have a PS2 and a Roku Box and a PS3 that has built in wifi could do the job of both. Used PS3s go for about $220 on craigslist and I can probably get $130 for the Roku and PS2. So I have questions about the PS3 backwar… --- ## [Freak Hockey Accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freak-hockey-accident/519782)
**Author:** [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freak-hockey-accident/519782 "2009-12-03T01:30:40Z")
Anyone see Vokoun getting hit in the headby his own teammate, Ballard? Notice how he went for the second swing, Ballard didn’t even know what he did until later on. He must have felt so horrible after that. An article … --- ## [Crossword enthusiasts...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-enthusiasts/518835)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-enthusiasts/518835 "2009-12-03T00:18:37Z")
Have you ever solved a crossword puzzle by just the across or the down clues only? --- ## [Did the NFL tell the Steelers/Cardinals to sit their QBs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-nfl-tell-the-steelers-cardinals-to-sit-their-qbs/519556)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-nfl-tell-the-steelers-cardinals-to-sit-their-qbs/519556 "2009-12-03T00:14:32Z")
The NFL and concussions have been in the spotlight all season. This week, both Roethlisberger and Warner sat out their games, resulting in losses for both teams. I’ve heard a lot of talk that the NFL strongly encouraged … --- ## [Quick - need hard words for dictionary game (home-style Balderdash)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-need-hard-words-for-dictionary-game-home-style-balderdash/519202)
**Author:** [@tesseract](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tesseract)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-need-hard-words-for-dictionary-game-home-style-balderdash/519202 "2009-12-02T22:59:23Z")
Hi folks, Know I can count on you – we are playing “the dictionary game” tonight, which is the game of Balderdash, played without an actual game and box. In case anyone doesn’t know the game: Players take turns being th… --- ## [Just how much do corporate boxes make for teams anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-do-corporate-boxes-make-for-teams-anyway/519539)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-do-corporate-boxes-make-for-teams-anyway/519539 "2009-12-02T19:03:24Z")
I hear a lot about greedy owners of sports teams threatening to move the team if the city doesn’t finance some brand new arena with expensive box seats. The thing is, from my experience, I know my Lakers have courtside … --- ## [Screamers Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screamers-mafia/510938)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 2946\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screamers-mafia/510938 "2009-12-02T18:23:01Z")
On the distant planet of Sirius 6B, a gold rush occurred. Specifically, a rush to the planet, from others. And it was for berynium, not gold. But otherwise, it was like a gold rush. So anyway. On most of the planet, one … --- ## [CFL Football: A week to the Grey Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-football-a-week-to-the-grey-cup/518594)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-football-a-week-to-the-grey-cup/518594 "2009-12-02T18:03:44Z")
Looks like we’ll have Montreal for the east, and Saskatchewan for the west. If Montreal plays like they did in today’s game against BC, they’ll be tough to beat. But Saskatchewan worked hard to earn their victory today… --- ## [Who were your childhood sports heroes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-your-childhood-sports-heroes/519398)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-your-childhood-sports-heroes/519398 "2009-12-02T17:04:32Z")
I started watching sports in 1984, so I was heavily influenced by the Tigers (Trammell, Whittaker, Parrish, etc.), the Royals (Brett, Saberhagen) and the Mets. None of those teams though really captured my imagination l… --- ## [NFL Post Season Stats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-post-season-stats/519636)
**Author:** [@Bootis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-post-season-stats/519636 "2009-12-02T00:15:07Z")
I’m trying to find career post season stats for NFL players. No stats sites seem to list this, anywhere. Can that be right? Am I just missing something obvious? --- ## [NFL Week 12 - Turkey Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12-turkey-day/519007)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12-turkey-day/519007 "2009-12-01T23:48:58Z")
I’m not going to do much research for the weeks NFL thread since I have to pack tonight before work and then get on a flight tomorrow AM. Also I suspect that many people will be offline and/or preoccupied with other holi… --- ## [modern warfare 2, thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-thoughts/519630)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-warfare-2-thoughts/519630 "2009-12-01T21:47:13Z")
http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=200954 its a bit long but has some excellent points, Activision and Infinity Ward seem to be taking the RIAA approach to gaming. instead of trying for simpler and … --- ## [Conversations in RPGs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conversations-in-rpgs/519442)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conversations-in-rpgs/519442 "2009-12-01T20:05:29Z")
How much do you participate in the conversations in RPGs? This question was triggered by Dragon Age. I find the desire to know everything wages a fierce battle with the desire to just get on with the game. --- ## [Who should play on Thanksgiving day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-on-thanksgiving-day/518996)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-on-thanksgiving-day/518996 "2009-12-01T19:56:03Z")
Tomorrow, it’s the traditional Thanksgiving Day games hosted by Detroit (vs the Packers) and Dallas (vs the Raiders). There’s also the late game on the NFL Network (Giants at Denver), but considering how obscure the cha… --- ## [United Football League?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-football-league/512663)
**Author:** [@Shig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shig)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-football-league/512663 "2009-12-01T16:33:02Z")
So the UFL’s first season begins in three days. Anyone looking forward to it or planning on following it? Four teams, eight weeks, hideous jerseys. I was just looking at the rosters and there’s a lot of players that w… --- ## [Thanksgiving Feud by 42fish \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-feud-by-42fish-game-over/518938)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-feud-by-42fish-game-over/518938 "2009-11-30T21:57:25Z")
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… --- ## [Quarterback v. Out Half (Rugby) and other questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quarterback-v-out-half-rugby-and-other-questions/518725)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quarterback-v-out-half-rugby-and-other-questions/518725 "2009-11-30T21:44:27Z")
I was having a discussion with my rugby playing friends about the differences between rugby and American football. They all held the belief that rugby is the “tougher” sport. However, of particular interest to me were … --- ## [What are your favorite nintendo Wii games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-nintendo-wii-games/519283)
**Author:** [@ShermanAter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShermanAter)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-nintendo-wii-games/519283 "2009-11-30T17:22:25Z")
I am not a gamer at all. I got an xbox when they first came out and played quite a bit at first but soon realized that I am just not that into video games. I injured my knee awhile back and am not able to exercise very… --- ## [Problems Televising Hockey Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-televising-hockey-games/519355)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-televising-hockey-games/519355 "2009-11-30T14:45:34Z")
I heard a discussion a while back about the difficulty in televising hockey games, at least w/regard to making the broadcast more interesting for viewers. Memory serves, it had something to do with limitations associate… --- ## [Hockey on Hulu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-on-hulu/519012)
**Author:** [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-on-hulu/519012 "2009-11-30T14:27:43Z")
Not sure if this is new or not but Hulu is now showing NHL games. 13 of them are “classics.” I’m watchingIslanders vs Oilers - Apr 24, 1981. I wasn’t born when this game was played but it is non stop action. --- ## [Your PCs are...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-pcs-are/517913)
**Author:** [@Airk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airk)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-pcs-are/517913 "2009-11-29T22:04:49Z")
Since we’ve been having all this “fun and enlightening” discussion about how easy it is to upgrade a PC into a gaming box, I realized I’m basically making stuff up when I talk about what kind of PCs people “really own”. … --- ## [Building a Gaming PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-gaming-pc/519245)
**Author:** [@JayRx1981](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayRx1981)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-gaming-pc/519245 "2009-11-29T21:38:13Z")
As a birthday present to myself, I’m planning on building a new PC from the ground up, however, I’m not sure which components/route to take. I’m coming from almost exclusive mac use since 2006 so I’m not really up on wha… --- ## [How do you play Diablo 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-play-diablo-2/518453)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-play-diablo-2/518453 "2009-11-29T20:35:57Z")
I’m thinking about loading it up again, but I’m definitely sure that I am completely and utterly bored with my old way of playing. Can you suggest to me something that would be interesting? Here’s what I used to do: I… --- ## [Fantasy football advice - week 12 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-12-edition/518982)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-12-edition/518982 "2009-11-29T17:50:53Z")
I have a pretty stacked list of matchups in the all-pro league this week that I’m having a hard time deciding on. First, at QB - Hasselbeck @St Louis vs Roethlisberger @BAL. Ben is reported asymptomatic and practicing f… --- ## [Cha Gheil! Cha Gheil! Cha Gheil! Go Queen's!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cha-gheil-cha-gheil-cha-gheil-go-queens/519196)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cha-gheil-cha-gheil-cha-gheil-go-queens/519196 "2009-11-29T17:29:29Z")
As a nice little prelude to Sunday’s Grey Cup, on Saturday there’s another national championship on the line, with another Calgary team trying to succeed where Henry Burris failed: U. of Calgary Dinos v. Queen’s Golden G… --- ## [Why did the FSU football team run plays where offensive linemen never got out of the set position?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-fsu-football-team-run-plays-where-offensive-linemen-never-got-out-of-the-set-position/519288)
**Author:** [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-fsu-football-team-run-plays-where-offensive-linemen-never-got-out-of-the-set-position/519288 "2009-11-29T14:44:06Z")
In today’s football game between Florida and Florida State, FSU ran at least two plays where one or more of the offensive linemen never got out of the set position, meaning they became spectators, and the players just ra… --- ## [Games/Sports where the better you are the more you play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-sports-where-the-better-you-are-the-more-you-play/518721)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-sports-where-the-better-you-are-the-more-you-play/518721 "2009-11-29T10:54:41Z")
It seems that in most games/sports, the better you become the less you play. In golf, for example, the better you are the fewer shots you take. In a race, the faster you are the shorter you are out there. In billiards (o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=519) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=521)