# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=535 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 536 --- ## [Baseball: how do I score this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-how-do-i-score-this/511234)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-how-do-i-score-this/511234 "2009-09-23T22:55:15Z")
During last night’s Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers game there was a play where the batter was out because the batted (actually bunted) ball hit him while he was in fair territory after leaving the batter’s box on h… --- ## [Are there any amusement arcades near you these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-amusement-arcades-near-you-these-days/511239)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-amusement-arcades-near-you-these-days/511239 "2009-09-23T21:00:29Z")
When I was younger there were amusement arcades with videogames, pool halls, video poker machines etc. in nearly every town in Ireland and there were a plethora of them in the city centre of Dublin. Nowadays they seem to… --- ## [I own a Wii, Beatle's Rock Band intrigues me greatly, what's the cheapest path there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-wii-beatles-rock-band-intrigues-me-greatly-whats-the-cheapest-path-there/510415)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Buttons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Buttons)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-wii-beatles-rock-band-intrigues-me-greatly-whats-the-cheapest-path-there/510415 "2009-09-23T20:43:37Z")
I own a Wii. I was really trying to avoid the whole Beatle’s Rock Band thing. The other day in the K-Mart electronics area, they had every TV running a promo for the damn game. I heard “Here Comes the Sun” with the bu… --- ## [Exemplary GMs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exemplary-gms/510377)
**Author:** [@Cat\_In\_A\_Top\_Hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_In_A_Top_Hat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exemplary-gms/510377 "2009-09-23T20:11:51Z")
Fellow Gamers: who was your best GM/DM/ST? What did s/he do that made them so? What was their game, or did they go for multiple games? Thanks :), –CiaTH --- ## [Missed the game: Why did the Steelers lose vs the Bears on 9/20?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-the-game-why-did-the-steelers-lose-vs-the-bears-on-9-20/511152)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-the-game-why-did-the-steelers-lose-vs-the-bears-on-9-20/511152 "2009-09-23T18:49:51Z")
I had to go to church, so I was wondering why the Steelers lost. I have some theories (based on looking at the box scores): Without Troy Polamalu, the defense couldn’t shut down the offense, and Cutler had a much bette… --- ## [Am I taking crazy pills re: Playstation controls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-taking-crazy-pills-re-playstation-controls/510851)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-taking-crazy-pills-re-playstation-controls/510851 "2009-09-23T18:20:54Z")
Back when Playstation was around, I always had a problem with the play controls. I felt like they were unresponsive. I would press a button and the game would hesitate a moment before reacting, and sometimes wouldn’t rea… --- ## [New round of skyrates (flash trading game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-round-of-skyrates-flash-trading-game/511264)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-round-of-skyrates-flash-trading-game/511264 "2009-09-23T18:12:48Z")
I know we have a few Skyrates fans on the SDMB, so I thought that I’d let anyone who was interested know that the new round begins in a couple of hours. --- ## [Halo 3: ODST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-odst/511008)
**Author:** [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-odst/511008 "2009-09-23T17:58:15Z")
Less than six hours before the continuing adventures of the Halo universe drops. Anyone else getting this? I’ve got my copy pre-ordered and will be picking it up at midnight. Hell, I even took tomorrow off just so I can … --- ## [QB fake taking a knee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qb-fake-taking-a-knee/510783)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qb-fake-taking-a-knee/510783 "2009-09-23T14:11:56Z")
Mike Leach is upset because he tried a little trickery at the end of the first half of the TT - UT game. His QB faked taking a knee and then got up to run a play. Unfortunately for Tech fans, the officials also bit on … --- ## [Any tennis racquet recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tennis-racquet-recommendations/509318)
**Author:** [@Windwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Windwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tennis-racquet-recommendations/509318 "2009-09-23T12:05:02Z")
My current tennis racquet is old and worn and a bit too light, and has been with me for over ten years. In part inspired by the U.S. Open and because I’m gonna have to change strings soon anyway, I’ve decided it’s time t… --- ## [US Open Tennis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-tennis/508071)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 387\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-tennis/508071 "2009-09-23T06:22:41Z")
Yep, the US Open starts Monday. Woo Hoo. Federer and Safina are Number 1 seeds. Let the debate begin whether Safina or Serana should be the number 1 seed. Personally, I think Serena is the better player but I underst… --- ## [Why is it called the PREE-vent defense (football)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-the-pree-vent-defense-football/510931)
**Author:** [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-the-pree-vent-defense-football/510931 "2009-09-23T05:42:43Z")
Why doesn’t everyone just call it the Pruh-VENT defense? Is there any other situation where that pronunciation is used for the word ‘prevent’? --- ## [Recommend fun but educational games for boys aged 10-12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-fun-but-educational-games-for-boys-aged-10-12/511187)
**Author:** [@Manwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manwich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-fun-but-educational-games-for-boys-aged-10-12/511187 "2009-09-23T04:50:00Z")
What are some fun games suitable for 10-12 year old boys that are also somewhat educational? I teach computer skills to boys learning English as a foreign language (I teach in English). They have a 100 minute lesson, so… --- ## [Re-Cycle: A baseball rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-cycle-a-baseball-rules-question/511015)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-cycle-a-baseball-rules-question/511015 "2009-09-23T04:13:31Z")
I am a major league baseball player. It is in the late innings of a game my team is winning handily and until now I have had a nice day at the plate: a single, a triple and a home run. I am at bat, bases are empty, one… --- ## [Multiplayer online trivia games - what is better than IRC trivia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiplayer-online-trivia-games-what-is-better-than-irc-trivia/509809)
**Author:** [@Manwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manwich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiplayer-online-trivia-games-what-is-better-than-irc-trivia/509809 "2009-09-23T04:10:51Z")
I am looking for an online trivia game somewhat like IRC trivia. Very simple - server/bot asks a question, first person to type the answer wins some points and the respect of his or her peers. You can chat about the ques… --- ## [The Feud: Behind the Scenes by Elendil's Heir (game closed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-behind-the-scenes-by-elendils-heir-game-closed/510161)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-behind-the-scenes-by-elendils-heir-game-closed/510161 "2009-09-23T02:10:02Z")
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 … --- ## [external game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-game/510137)
**Author:** [@gurkha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gurkha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-game/510137 "2009-09-23T00:16:40Z")
im new at this forum i read all the time but never have something to tell cause my english is limited but i understand what you are telling . I have a question im playing a web based game that i found some time ago is r… --- ## [So anyone still rocking a Sega CD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-still-rocking-a-sega-cd/510612)
**Author:** [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-still-rocking-a-sega-cd/510612 "2009-09-22T18:55:21Z")
I am. I am playing the absolute crap out of these games: Sonic CD Lunar - Silver Star Dark Wizard Anyone else have something they are playing on this archaic single speed drive Dual Motorolla 68000 space oddity? --- ## [How to make a really sucky table tennis game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-a-really-sucky-table-tennis-game/511041)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-a-really-sucky-table-tennis-game/511041 "2009-09-22T14:02:31Z")
\[ol\] \[li\]Be Rockstar San Diego.\[/li\]\[li\]First, create an excellent table tennis simulation. Make sure it has excellent graphics, physics, sound effects and player models. Ensure it really captures the spirit of the re… --- ## [Fallout 3 faults.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-faults/509622)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-faults/509622 "2009-09-22T09:24:06Z")
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to think about posting this. I have a problem with FO3 (other than the incredibly annoying amount of far-apart different buttons needed to navigate the various screens in the game) … --- ## [NFL.com down during Monday night games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-com-down-during-monday-night-games/511040)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-com-down-during-monday-night-games/511040 "2009-09-22T02:56:50Z")
I guess the Game Room is a reasonable place for this. On Mondays, i have to be on campus until after 9pm Pacific time, so i can’t watch the Monday night football game. Both last Monday and today i tried to log on to NFL… --- ## [Is there too much fighting in the NHL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-too-much-fighting-in-the-nhl/510735)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-too-much-fighting-in-the-nhl/510735 "2009-09-22T02:50:29Z")
I’ve been watching a lot of classic NHL games and I see a lot less fighting than in today’s games. I’m tired of players that can’t skate, can’t shoot, and spend the whole game looking to start a fight. I"m tired of arena… --- ## [The Forbidden Weird Wild West Mafia Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-forbidden-weird-wild-west-mafia-thread/505170)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-forbidden-weird-wild-west-mafia-thread/505170 "2009-09-22T02:13:54Z")
DO NOT READ THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE IN THE GAME. \*\* OK, so feel free to discuss the game here, but if you are spoiled, do not mention any “spoiled” info. This thread is purely for discussing, critiquing, predicting, an… --- ## [Riders v. Esks - Riders make a 110 yard touchdown run, and still lose...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riders-v-esks-riders-make-a-110-yard-touchdown-run-and-still-lose/510975)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riders-v-esks-riders-make-a-110-yard-touchdown-run-and-still-lose/510975 "2009-09-21T19:11:37Z")
So, the game didn’t go that well for the Riders most of the way, with the defence just not able to stop the Esks. The highpoint of the game, though, was a defensive play - the Esks were threatening, Ray tossed to a Eski… --- ## [CFL: Riders ride rough-shod over Blue, who Bomb: 55-10.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-riders-ride-rough-shod-over-blue-who-bomb-55-10/510046)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-riders-ride-rough-shod-over-blue-who-bomb-55-10/510046 "2009-09-21T19:06:38Z")
I don’t know if you’d call it a game for the ages, but it was sure odd to watch. Natch, I want the Riders to win, but by the end of the 3rd quarter, when the Riders were up 42-7, it was starting to get a bit embarassin… --- ## [Crowd noise during televised sporting events - your opinions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crowd-noise-during-televised-sporting-events-your-opinions/509647)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crowd-noise-during-televised-sporting-events-your-opinions/509647 "2009-09-21T17:58:45Z")
Tonight, two pretty exciting football games were on TV - Georgia Tech vs. Clemson (college, on ESPN) and Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee (NFL, on NBC). Both of them close games (the NFL game is currently in overtime, the colleg… --- ## [Wooooooo for Beatles Rock Band](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooooooo-for-beatles-rock-band/510814)
**Author:** [@Pray\_for\_peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pray_for_peace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooooooo-for-beatles-rock-band/510814 "2009-09-21T15:44:37Z")
I played Beatles Rock Band at a family party today. I am smitten. I wonder if others are enjoying this game as much as I did. I’m a novice at the guitar hero thing, so a lot of what I enjoyed about the game is probabl… --- ## [NFL rules question (regarding tackle-eligible plays)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-question-regarding-tackle-eligible-plays/510472)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-question-regarding-tackle-eligible-plays/510472 "2009-09-21T13:47:48Z")
Sometimes, you hear the announcers say that an offense has made a tackle eligible as a receiver on a play. It’s usually a goal-line play. What i want to know is, is there a limit on how often a team can declare a tack… --- ## [\[minor pit\] Man, what the hell is up with the wireless XBox 360 controller? (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-pit-man-what-the-hell-is-up-with-the-wireless-xbox-360-controller-pc/510809)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-pit-man-what-the-hell-is-up-with-the-wireless-xbox-360-controller-pc/510809 "2009-09-21T12:39:10Z")
Seriously, WTF. I have a wireless keyboard. I charge it maybe once a month. I have a wireless mouse. I charge it maybe once a week. I have a wireless headset. I charge it maybe once every two weeks. Where the fuck… --- ## [Don't let the door hit your buttocks on the way out, Milton Bradley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-let-the-door-hit-your-buttocks-on-the-way-out-milton-bradley/510901)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-let-the-door-hit-your-buttocks-on-the-way-out-milton-bradley/510901 "2009-09-21T09:19:07Z")
Failed rightfielder Milton Bradley has been suspended by the Cubs for the rest of the season. It’s pretty likely (at least I’m hoping) he’ll get cut in the offseason. I doubt any other team would take a chance on him n… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=534) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=536)