# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=528 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 529 --- ## [Baseball should have more Home Runs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-should-have-more-home-runs/513882)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-should-have-more-home-runs/513882 "2009-10-27T16:36:18Z")
The average for baseball is about one home run per inning, and this seems to have been fairly consistent throughout history. However, I get the feeling like baseball has largely ceased to be the American game because to … --- ## [Is Bioshock too scary for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bioshock-too-scary-for-me/513807)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bioshock-too-scary-for-me/513807 "2009-10-27T13:27:47Z")
I desperately want this game. Everything about it sounds utterly cool. But I get scared easily…by some video games: One of my favorite games on the Xbox is Oblivion, so I am not exactly a stranger to things creeping up … --- ## [The Toronto Maple Leafs March to 0-82 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toronto-maple-leafs-march-to-0-82-thread/514192)
**Author:** [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toronto-maple-leafs-march-to-0-82-thread/514192 "2009-10-27T13:12:42Z")
Well, the Leafs have surpassed even my expectations and have lost their first 8 games of the season, going 0-7-1\*. It’s the worst start in franchise history and the team looks totally lost on the ice. They’re tied for … --- ## [Any game \*hint\* sites around anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-game-hint-sites-around-anymore/515236)
**Author:** [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-game-hint-sites-around-anymore/515236 "2009-10-27T07:51:54Z")
I’m playing through a bunch of old NES and PC games ('cause I missed them the first time 'round), and the old man in Zelda is too cryptic for me. Secret in the nose? :confused::confused::confused: I can search for “ze… --- ## [Capitalist brainwashing for the win, or: How many logos can you guess in the Retail Alphabet Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitalist-brainwashing-for-the-win-or-how-many-logos-can-you-guess-in-the-retail-alphabet-game/515229)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitalist-brainwashing-for-the-win-or-how-many-logos-can-you-guess-in-the-retail-alphabet-game/515229 "2009-10-27T05:34:45Z")
26 letters from 26 corporate logos. How many do you recognize? “d” is really bugging me. It looks sooooooo familiar. --- ## [Shattered Horizon (Zero-G FPS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shattered-horizon-zero-g-fps/515221)
**Author:** [@Headrush042](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Headrush042)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shattered-horizon-zero-g-fps/515221 "2009-10-27T02:38:42Z")
http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/ It’s about time somebody did this outside of some crazy Quake/TFC/Unreal mod (or if somebody has, I’ve totally missed it). I love how you only hear the sounds generated inside your spac… --- ## [What are your video gaming platforms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-video-gaming-platforms/515031)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-video-gaming-platforms/515031 "2009-10-27T02:09:38Z")
Interpret “video game” to mean any genre of any competitive or similar activity on any electronic platform. PC only here. Poll is public, multiple choices allowed. --- ## [Most runs scored before first out in first inning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-runs-scored-before-first-out-in-first-inning/514918)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-runs-scored-before-first-out-in-first-inning/514918 "2009-10-26T20:52:04Z")
The Angels scored four runs in the first inning before making an out. Wondering if records are kept on this sort of thing? (If the opposing pitcher is taken out, his ERA must go right down the drain!) --- ## [F1-were the bonehead moves in today's race typical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1-were-the-bonehead-moves-in-todays-race-typical/514225)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1-were-the-bonehead-moves-in-todays-race-typical/514225 "2009-10-26T20:46:35Z")
I’ve driven pickup races online which were much more sedate than today’s idiocy-several people take each other out on the 1st lap, and then some moron leaves the pits with his fuel hose still attached, spewing flames eve… --- ## [Rainbow six: Vegas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-six-vegas/514177)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-six-vegas/514177 "2009-10-26T19:49:03Z")
I’m playing part 1 of this on the 360, and it is frustrating as hell. Totally different from Rainbow Six 3 on the PC (which was the last RS game I played). The first few levels were way too easy, then when you get to th… --- ## [NFL Week 7 - Pip Pip, Cheerio Chaps!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7-pip-pip-cheerio-chaps/514933)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7-pip-pip-cheerio-chaps/514933 "2009-10-26T18:39:37Z")
Lots of Bye week teams this week and two of our squads make the trip East to Merry Olde England, facing off in Wembley Stadium. Only 2 huge double digit lines this week and as has been the case for most of the season I l… --- ## [Chone Figgins baesrunning play; Game 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chone-figgins-baesrunning-play-game-6/515168)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chone-figgins-baesrunning-play-game-6/515168 "2009-10-26T17:48:59Z")
In the 8th inning of last night’s ALCS Game 6, Chone Figgins was on second base with one out and first base open. Torii Hunter hit a sharp grounder up the middle, but because Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was play… --- ## [Central Michigan Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-michigan-football/515094)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-michigan-football/515094 "2009-10-26T16:31:25Z")
Why is CENTRL MICHIGAN always in all caps on the ESPN rankings page?No other team is.Only thing I can think of is because it is the closest school to me. --- ## [The Ultimate Badass of All Media -- ROUND FOUR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-four/514831)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-four/514831 "2009-10-26T15:49:40Z")
Round three is over. We’re down to the semifinals now. The winners of this round will go head-to-head to determine once and for all who is THE ULTIMATE BADASS OF ALL MEDIA! The rules are the same: vote for the bigger b… --- ## [Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/operation-flashpoint-2-dragon-rising/512536)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/operation-flashpoint-2-dragon-rising/512536 "2009-10-26T14:37:19Z")
Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising is a sequel to what I consider to probably be the best military shooter game/sim of all time, Operation Flashpoint. It’s a realism focused first person wargame played in a massive g… --- ## [Facebook Games - Which is your obsession?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-games-which-is-your-obsession/504673)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-games-which-is-your-obsession/504673 "2009-10-26T06:47:44Z")
I finally let Facebook assimilate me last week. And I suddenly find myself playing more Facebook games than World of Warcraft. I have farm in Farmville, and one in Farm Town. I have a Superpoke! Pet. I have a slightly ne… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Basketball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-basketball/467024)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-basketball/467024 "2009-10-26T04:14:48Z")
Anyone interested in renewing the league for another year? I’m gunning for another 4th place finish. --- ## [Is anyone up for a short writing contest? A game proposal.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-up-for-a-short-writing-contest-a-game-proposal/515042)
**Author:** [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-up-for-a-short-writing-contest-a-game-proposal/515042 "2009-10-26T01:23:48Z")
I’m feeling like a nice little writing contest. I propose a short writing elimination game! We will play with the first ten to sign up (not including myself); participants should however meet these very important requir… --- ## [Spectromancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectromancer/515090)
**Author:** [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectromancer/515090 "2009-10-25T21:01:50Z")
Just wanted to mention a great game I’ve been playing recently, Spectromancer. It is available free here It is a fantasy-themed, fast, turn-based strategy game. --- ## [NFC West 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-west-2009/510910)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-west-2009/510910 "2009-10-24T16:46:12Z")
Everybody else is doing it… The San Francisco 49ers, currently at 2-0 and both wins coming within the division, are going to win the NFC West. This will end both their losing-seasons streak and playoff drought. They fin… --- ## [Fantasy Football Week 7 - Sit or Start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-7-sit-or-start/514772)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-7-sit-or-start/514772 "2009-10-24T11:34:44Z")
No one has started the thread yet and I have some big questions in several of my leagues at the RB position so I figured I get the train going before I sat down with my NFL Picks thread. In my money league, which is a f… --- ## [I can't get Beatles Rock Band to synchronize properly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-get-beatles-rock-band-to-synchronize-properly/514485)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-get-beatles-rock-band-to-synchronize-properly/514485 "2009-10-24T03:59:52Z")
So I finally purchased Beatles Rock Band for the Wii yesterday. I’ve been dying to play since I heard the announcement of the game, so needless to say I was pretty excited. I put the game in, run the Auto Synchronizati… --- ## [Creepy/scary video game suggestion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-scary-video-game-suggestion-thread/514435)
**Author:** [@Electronic\_Chaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electronic_Chaos)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-scary-video-game-suggestion-thread/514435 "2009-10-24T02:35:13Z")
With Halloween quickly approaching, I thought it might be a good time to get in the mood with some good scary games. My favorite are the ones that aren’t really jump out and go “Boo,” but have an overall lingering tone … --- ## [NFL Week 6 - Now With Ranting!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6-now-with-ranting/513974)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6-now-with-ranting/513974 "2009-10-23T22:12:57Z")
Today I learned how little one should listen to anything said on ESPN by the so called “experts”. The news story du jour appears to be this idea that Terrell Owens could be traded to the Bears. I can not emphasize how mi… --- ## [Do most Scrabble tournaments pay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-scrabble-tournaments-pay/514888)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-scrabble-tournaments-pay/514888 "2009-10-23T21:42:49Z")
(context=United States/Canada) I know the big national tournament has a first prize ~$10,000. Do most National Scrabble Association tournaments have payouts for the winners? --- ## [How much do Shoe/Apparel Companies pay to Major Universities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-shoe-apparel-companies-pay-to-major-universities/514867)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-shoe-apparel-companies-pay-to-major-universities/514867 "2009-10-23T20:02:11Z")
In this article, Michael Jordan’s son is jeopardizes Univ of Central Florida contract with Adidas by wanting to wear Daddy’s Nikes. Adidas has $1.9 Million exclusive contract with the Univ of Central Florida. $1.9 Mil … --- ## [What IF... Urban Meyer Had Gone to Notre Dame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-urban-meyer-had-gone-to-notre-dame/514752)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-urban-meyer-had-gone-to-notre-dame/514752 "2009-10-23T19:08:25Z")
This is a subject I’ve discussed with other college football fans, and we have widely differing opinions. Notre Dame fired Ty Willingham largely because they assumed (wrongly) that Urban Meyer was dying to coach in Sout… --- ## [Source for photos of historical NFL uniforms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/source-for-photos-of-historical-nfl-uniforms/514820)
**Author:** [@633squadron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/633squadron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/source-for-photos-of-historical-nfl-uniforms/514820 "2009-10-23T18:43:26Z")
After hearing about them for years, I finally saw pictures of the original uniforms of the Denver Broncos, vertical stripes and all. I have heard that the fans hated them, but I kinda like 'em myself, in a weird sort of … --- ## [Poker hypothetical:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-hypothetical/514765)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-hypothetical/514765 "2009-10-23T15:00:28Z")
And why would you choose that? --- ## [The Ultimate Badass of All Media -- ROUND THREE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-three/514446)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-three/514446 "2009-10-23T05:32:03Z")
Round two is over. Chuck Norris, Dirty Harry and Conan the Barbarian are all among the losers. The victors advance to round three. The goal is to determine the ultimate badass of all media. The rules are the same: vot… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=527) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=529)