# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=532 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 533 --- ## [Casey at the bat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casey-at-the-bat/512684)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casey-at-the-bat/512684 "2009-10-07T01:56:39Z")
So I was thinking about the poem “Casey at the Bat” the other day, and it occurred to me that the only problem with it is that it wouldn’t have happened IRL. I mean… look at it from the standpoint of the visitors. You’… --- ## [MLB Post-Season Awards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-awards/512841)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-awards/512841 "2009-10-07T00:33:44Z")
If I’ve left any options out, please feel free to mention them in a post. --- ## [future hall of famers in NFL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-hall-of-famers-in-nfl/512508)
**Author:** [@Shig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shig)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-hall-of-famers-in-nfl/512508 "2009-10-06T22:49:44Z")
Well, we know there’s a lot of players that probably should be in but are not. This seems to happen a lot to WR’s because there’s just so many of them. Anyway, what I’m thinking about is recently retired players who wi… --- ## [Anybody playing Risen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-risen/512648)
**Author:** [@Neverending\_Elbow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neverending_Elbow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-playing-risen/512648 "2009-10-06T17:41:37Z")
I am, and want to share experiences and impressions. :slight\_smile: I must say I’m enjoying it tremendously. I had some minor problems and irritations in the beginning, especially when I had to get used to the controls. … --- ## [WoW SDMB Guild: Toon (avatar) names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-sdmb-guild-toon-avatar-names/441681)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-sdmb-guild-toon-avatar-names/441681 "2009-10-06T15:04:39Z")
Now that we have the World of Warcraft Straight Dope guild up and running, I thought it would be fun to introduce ourselves with a quick word of explanation about our WoW names and how they relate to our DoperNames (if t… --- ## [A new PC game I can highly recommend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-pc-game-i-can-highly-recommend/500969)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-pc-game-i-can-highly-recommend/500969 "2009-10-06T08:53:12Z")
Blood Bowl If you’re familiar with either the Games Workshop table top version or the twisted abortion (yet somehow still enjoyable) PC version that came out in '95 then this advice isn’t for you, either you love it or … --- ## [Your Greatest Gambling Moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-greatest-gambling-moments/511884)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-greatest-gambling-moments/511884 "2009-10-06T03:51:31Z")
“The happiest day of my life was three Sundays ago. I was sitting on my daddy’s knee when the Saints, who were four-and-a-half point favorites, but only up by three, kicked a meaningless field goal at the last second to… --- ## [Baseball September 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-september-2009/508570)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-september-2009/508570 "2009-10-06T00:42:30Z")
Last call! Time to make your run if you’re gonna make one. A month of baseball left to play before you hit the big time or the golf course. Where’s your team standing? The Dodgers managed to acquire John Garland (yay!) … --- ## [Four wheel drive at NASCAR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-wheel-drive-at-nascar/512579)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-wheel-drive-at-nascar/512579 "2009-10-05T22:16:34Z")
At Kansas, I think. I’d swear I saw all four wheels spinning when a driver went into the grass today. The car was sliding backward and the tires were spinning forward. I guess you can tell I’m not a fan. Peace, mange… --- ## [Super Mario Galaxy is my favorite game of this generation, by far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-mario-galaxy-is-my-favorite-game-of-this-generation-by-far/507291)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-mario-galaxy-is-my-favorite-game-of-this-generation-by-far/507291 "2009-10-05T19:47:34Z")
I was just thinking, as I’m replaying this game as Luigi, how incredibly good it is. No other game in recent memory even comes close. I’m literally at a loss for what else to even include in the discussion. It has a nea… --- ## [Favorite card game for two people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-card-game-for-two-people/511661)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-card-game-for-two-people/511661 "2009-10-05T19:11:04Z")
What is your favorite card game for two people and why? My girlfriend and I are looking to learn some good card games we can play with each other. --- ## [Tim Schafer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Is this a first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-schafer-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-is-this-a-first/512557)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-schafer-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-is-this-a-first/512557 "2009-10-05T18:59:09Z")
Tim Schafer was recently on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon promoting his new game Brütal Legend. Is this the first time a game designer has been on a late night talk show promoting his own product? Usually it would be a ce… --- ## [And Now For Something Completely Different... A Monty Python Feud by 42fish\[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-for-something-completely-different-a-monty-python-feud-by-42fish-game-over/511283)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-for-something-completely-different-a-monty-python-feud-by-42fish-game-over/511283 "2009-10-05T16:19:05Z")
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 … --- ## [Your best/longest Bookworm Adventures (1 or 2) word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-longest-bookworm-adventures-1-or-2-word/511950)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-longest-bookworm-adventures-1-or-2-word/511950 "2009-10-05T16:01:18Z")
Inspired, of course, by the latest Penny Arcade strip. I’ve only played the first so far. My best on my first playthrough (though it might’ve been supplanted by another; it definitely was overall by the top word in my … --- ## [Team Fortress 2 - Who plays what's your Steam ID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-fortress-2-who-plays-whats-your-steam-id/512530)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-fortress-2-who-plays-whats-your-steam-id/512530 "2009-10-05T15:12:56Z")
Heh, I’ve been rocking 2Fort. That level is a dream for scouts and I love scouts. --- ## [Joey Logano wreck @ Dover (NASCAR)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joey-logano-wreck-dover-nascar/511853)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joey-logano-wreck-dover-nascar/511853 "2009-10-05T14:24:43Z")
Holy crap! :eek: Video here of Joey Logano’s massive wreck at Dover. He rolls 7 freaking times and finally comes to rest on his wheels. Thankfully, NASCARs are built for safety, and improved all the time. I mean, th… --- ## [Name the movie from the quoted dialog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-movie-from-the-quoted-dialog/502091)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-movie-from-the-quoted-dialog/502091 "2009-10-05T01:05:23Z")
t1: Muffy, meet Adolph. Adolph, eat Muffy! t2: Penis! Penis! Big fucking erect penis, ma! t3: I’m the latina Marilyn Monroe. I’ve got more legs than a bucket of chicken! t4: See this system here? This is Hi-Fi… high f… --- ## [Should football helmets come off as easily as they do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-football-helmets-come-off-as-easily-as-they-do/512492)
**Author:** [@PatriotGrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotGrrrl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-football-helmets-come-off-as-easily-as-they-do/512492 "2009-10-04T22:55:24Z")
I can imagine some cases where it could be better for a helmet to come off than to stay on, which might allow more force to be applied, thus injuring the player’s neck. But my only personal experience with helmets is wi… --- ## [Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-layton-and-the-diabolical-box/510728)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-layton-and-the-diabolical-box/510728 "2009-10-04T22:19:08Z")
Anyone else play this one? I just finished it yesterday. I rather enjoyed it. I found the variety of locations and the story to be really interesting. I like Professor Layton enough that I could watch a little movie wit… --- ## [Free preview of NFL RedZone on Comcast today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-preview-of-nfl-redzone-on-comcast-today/512547)
**Author:** [@PatriotGrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotGrrrl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-preview-of-nfl-redzone-on-comcast-today/512547 "2009-10-04T21:47:31Z")
--- ## [The 3-Words Quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3-words-quiz/512321)
**Author:** [@cucuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cucuy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3-words-quiz/512321 "2009-10-04T17:23:24Z")
The following answers will be in the form of three\* words. These will be familiar answers, used in most everyday conversation. I’ll start with the clue, then list the beginning letter of each word. For instance: 1. Plac… --- ## ["Quake Wars" won't start up- help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quake-wars-wont-start-up-help/512469)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quake-wars-wont-start-up-help/512469 "2009-10-04T15:28:06Z")
My son just bought Enemy Territory: Quake Wars for his Mac laptop. He can load it, but when he goes to start the game up he gets a “blue screen” and then it returns him to the finder. His computer seems compatible based… --- ## [Favorite NFL Team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nfl-team/512020)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nfl-team/512020 "2009-10-04T14:17:50Z")
Go rams! --- ## [What level can you get to in this geography game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-level-can-you-get-to-in-this-geography-game/512254)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-level-can-you-get-to-in-this-geography-game/512254 "2009-10-04T03:33:29Z")
It’s not easy. I’ve played it several times and usually I couldn’t make it to level 5, but once I made it through level 10! Those cities in Brazil and Russia kill me, and I can’t figure out where places like Turkmeni… --- ## [What are the chances of making the MLB postseason?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chances-of-making-the-mlb-postseason/512468)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chances-of-making-the-mlb-postseason/512468 "2009-10-03T23:59:38Z")
My apologies for asking this question because I know its been asked and answered before but I can’t find the thread. The question is, all things being equal, what are the chances of any given team in MLB making the pos… --- ## [Week 4 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-4-fantasy-football-start-sit-thread/512153)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-4-fantasy-football-start-sit-thread/512153 "2009-10-03T23:36:28Z")
Thomas Jones vs. Leon Washington – Return yards count at 30/point. So far, Jones only has about 3.5 more fantasy points than Washington in this league. The Jets are playing New Orleans, so even though Jones is the st… --- ## [Alrighty then, your favorite baseball team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alrighty-then-your-favorite-baseball-team/512207)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alrighty-then-your-favorite-baseball-team/512207 "2009-10-03T22:31:28Z")
We’ve got the football one going, so here’s the one for the grand old game. Red Sox here, of course. --- ## [Ikariam-- anybody play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225 "2009-10-03T20:16:47Z")
It’s a browser based, real-time, resource allocation, MMORPG (or, as I have called them, Mighty Morphin’ Ranger Power Games), Civ type thingy. I started last night because the computer doesn’t suck enough time out of my … --- ## [Chicago, Madrid, Rio, or Tokyo; who's gonna get the Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-madrid-rio-or-tokyo-whos-gonna-get-the-olympics/512284)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-madrid-rio-or-tokyo-whos-gonna-get-the-olympics/512284 "2009-10-03T19:02:40Z")
The IOC is voting tomorrow on which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Madrid and Tokyo have the highest shortlist scores, but I wouldn’t bet on either of them. Tokyo’s already hosted one games and Madrid wo… --- ## [I am a The Guy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-the-guy/511447)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-the-guy/511447 "2009-10-03T08:34:26Z")
And here is proof. I Wanna Be The Guy is a very, very hard freeware game based off of unfairly hard old 8-bit games (and indeed, many of the sprites and all of the music were directly lifted). Over 5 people have beaten … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=531) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=533)