# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=538 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 539 --- ## [SDMB Dynasty Fantasy Football League (recruiting)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-fantasy-football-league-recruiting/507086)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-fantasy-football-league-recruiting/507086 "2009-09-10T03:50:24Z")
A dynasty fantasy football league is a league where players retain their roster from year to year, and the annual draft is only to acquire rookie players. Rosters are typically large, with a deep bench. You really get a… --- ## [Circular Reasoning: A Puzzle from the NY Times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circular-reasoning-a-puzzle-from-the-ny-times/509141)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circular-reasoning-a-puzzle-from-the-ny-times/509141 "2009-09-10T02:20:36Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/09/06/opinion/20090906-circular-reasoning.html Well, I have one answer correct :slight\_smile: I’ve a feeling many dopers will do much better than I :slight\_smile: --- ## [Commentaries on matches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commentaries-on-matches/509415)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commentaries-on-matches/509415 "2009-09-09T19:33:05Z")
I’ve recently discovered the world of commented Starcraft games, mostly from the Korean Pro League, and they really, really, really hit the spot for me. They’re like the commented Guilty Gear matches on a-cho, except I a… --- ## [When you play third-person games on a widescreen TV, do you see more or is your guy just bigger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-play-third-person-games-on-a-widescreen-tv-do-you-see-more-or-is-your-guy-just-bigger/507682)
**Author:** [@Transistor\_Rhythm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Transistor_Rhythm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-play-third-person-games-on-a-widescreen-tv-do-you-see-more-or-is-your-guy-just-bigger/507682 "2009-09-09T17:49:53Z")
I’m having a hard time articulating this question; forgive. I have a hard time playing these hot “third-person shooter” type games - Mass Effect, Gears of War, Ghostbusters, the upcoming Arkham Asylum - because I feel l… --- ## [Weightlifting: The Great Squat Debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weightlifting-the-great-squat-debate/508996)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weightlifting-the-great-squat-debate/508996 "2009-09-09T12:36:18Z")
I seem to have stepped in on the middle of a long and very polarized debate here. And, I’m kind of lazy. Can anyone, from either experience or knowledge of the history, summarize the positions of the pro and anti “full… --- ## [I tried real hard not to break it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-real-hard-not-to-break-it/509124)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-real-hard-not-to-break-it/509124 "2009-09-09T02:13:28Z")
80, that is. The other day I shot a 79, the first time I’ve broken 80 in over 20 years since I was a kid playing 5+ times a week. Seems I’ve been stuck at 82/83/84, just never being able to toss 2 good nines together. … --- ## [Calibration trouble with GH5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calibration-trouble-with-gh5/509367)
**Author:** [@Leonard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leonard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calibration-trouble-with-gh5/509367 "2009-09-09T01:23:31Z")
I picked up Guitar Hero 5 today, and so far it’s totally unplayable. When I try to calibrate lag, it never adjusts the audio lag at all, and it’s obvious that the video lag is way off, too. I played a song or 2 with it… --- ## [Which D&D should I introduce my son to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-d-d-should-i-introduce-my-son-to/508988)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-d-d-should-i-introduce-my-son-to/508988 "2009-09-08T10:15:31Z")
My son inherited a sack of dice from his Uncle, and is now bugging me to teach him D&D. He’s 11, and smart as a whip. I haven’t really played D&D in quite some time, but I know there has been a lot of different version… --- ## [The Feud: High School Memories by Ellen Cherry \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-high-school-memories-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/508736)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-high-school-memories-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/508736 "2009-09-08T05:34:52Z")
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 … --- ## [Orange Box - weird installation process](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-box-weird-installation-process/509245)
**Author:** [@antechinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antechinus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orange-box-weird-installation-process/509245 "2009-09-08T04:06:57Z")
I rarely play games, but I just got a new you-beaut machine, so I bought the Orange Box to have a play. I can’t work out the weird installation process. Can someone enlighten me. The box comes with 2 DVDs, but all that… --- ## [Anybody else watch the Angry Video Game Nerd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-watch-the-angry-video-game-nerd/508275)
**Author:** [@Windwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Windwalker)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-watch-the-angry-video-game-nerd/508275 "2009-09-07T18:35:58Z")
I just stumbled onto Angry Video Game Nerd recently and I’m captivated. I’m not really sure why. He’s not terribly funny a lot of the time, and he’s obsessed with scatalogia on a level that would put South Park to shame.… --- ## [The Elder Scrolls.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls/508577)
**Author:** [@lawl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawl)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls/508577 "2009-09-07T17:24:12Z")
The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind on Xbox is my favorite. Has anyone ever played it? It won an award for being the most detailed game ever! Of course IV Oblivion is even more so. But I tend to like the classics. ;\] --- ## [Buying riddles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-riddles/508970)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-riddles/508970 "2009-09-07T17:14:34Z")
I’m writing an interactive fiction game for the upcoming IF competition (http://www.ifcomp.org/), and I need a few good, original riddles. Not offensive, not too difficult–just enough to give the player an amusing speedb… --- ## [The Feud: Road Trip! by simmerdown (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-road-trip-by-simmerdown-game-over/508197)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-road-trip-by-simmerdown-game-over/508197 "2009-09-07T14:14:26Z")
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… --- ## [Luongo signs a 12 year contract with the Canucks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luongo-signs-a-12-year-contract-with-the-canucks/508669)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luongo-signs-a-12-year-contract-with-the-canucks/508669 "2009-09-07T04:24:13Z")
Story I don’t usually follow all the contract deals in the various pro sports league. But this headline on NHL.com grabbed my attention. Luongo is certainly one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, but what would compel … --- ## [Help me hit 100 installed games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-hit-100-installed-games/508254)
**Author:** [@Darkhold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darkhold)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-hit-100-installed-games/508254 "2009-09-07T02:45:45Z")
I recently purchased a 1.5 Terabyte HD and have gone crazy installing all my old games on it. After awhile I realized I was getting close to 100 games (not counting old emulated games which would be well over 100). I hav… --- ## [NFL - NFC South Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-nfc-south-discussion/508954)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2009, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-nfc-south-discussion/508954 "2009-09-06T22:21:49Z")
I’m a sports bigamist. There, I said it. Lifelong Giants fan transplanted 5 years ago to Charlotte, and now a casual Panthers fan. The G Men are still #1 in my heart, but I do root for the Panthers unless they play each … --- ## [Baseball August 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-august-2009/504998)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-august-2009/504998 "2009-09-05T22:17:36Z")
I’ve never started the monthly thread, but it is August now. Time for the dog days! While the D-backs are out of it, there are several races I’m following. AL West. Shaping up to be a good battle between the Rangers … --- ## [NFL Jersey Site Engrish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-jersey-site-engrish/508661)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-jersey-site-engrish/508661 "2009-09-05T19:36:11Z")
So, I needed a new Giants jersey for the upcoming season – last year’s Amani Toomer one was placed on the wall now that he’s no longer with the team. However, I’m pretty damn broke, so it was time to see what I could tra… --- ## [Puzzle: "The Clouds Darken Again"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-the-clouds-darken-again/507952)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-the-clouds-darken-again/507952 "2009-09-05T09:40:07Z")
Another hot muggy August afternoon is interrupted by a loud knock at your door. You open it and find Special Agent Jones of the CIA waiting outside. Uh oh. Jones usually only visits when the CIA has a tough code they can… --- ## [What's the highest video game score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-video-game-score/508731)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-video-game-score/508731 "2009-09-05T02:05:13Z")
Some games, like Pac-Man have some sort of end point, and a maximum possible score (3,333,360). Some games have no points at all (FPS, racing games). But which game has the highest ever score? Doesn’t matter if it’s an a… --- ## [Sequel for Okami announced. Yay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequel-for-okami-announced-yay/508585)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequel-for-okami-announced-yay/508585 "2009-09-04T17:22:35Z")
One of the best games ever, Okami, is getting a sequel called Okamiden. Th bad part is that it’s for the DS. I have mixed feeling of this announcement. On the one hand, it’s a sequel to Okami, but on the other hand, i… --- ## [Circle the Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circle-the-cat/508718)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circle-the-cat/508718 "2009-09-04T13:30:45Z")
http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html Try to keep the cat from escaping the grid by encircling it with the dots. --- ## [X3 Reunion and etc - does it has a 3rd person camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x3-reunion-and-etc-does-it-has-a-3rd-person-camera/508772)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x3-reunion-and-etc-does-it-has-a-3rd-person-camera/508772 "2009-09-04T03:21:47Z")
…like Freelancer? --- ## [Gaming Headset Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-headset-recommendations/508504)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-headset-recommendations/508504 "2009-09-03T23:39:48Z")
Dunno if this should go in IMHO but being gaming specific figured I’d find the appropriate crowd here. Mods move if I am mistaken and sorry for the trouble if you do. I am looking to buy a new gaming headset (i.e. head… --- ## [What are BCB and FCB on a football depth chart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-bcb-and-fcb-on-a-football-depth-chart/508773)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-bcb-and-fcb-on-a-football-depth-chart/508773 "2009-09-03T22:36:48Z")
They’re obviously some sort of cornerbacks but I can’t figure out the B and the F. Googling didn’t help. I’m sure I’ll :smack: when I hear the answer. --- ## [I hate counterstrike style reloading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-counterstrike-style-reloading/507248)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-counterstrike-style-reloading/507248 "2009-09-03T17:33:44Z")
I doubt counterstrike was the first game to use this style of reloading, but it’s a massively popular game, people for some reason seem to think it’s realism focused, and so it gives credibility to this stupid design so … --- ## [NY Yankees uniforms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-yankees-uniforms/508303)
**Author:** [@audit1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/audit1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-yankees-uniforms/508303 "2009-09-03T11:26:52Z")
The New York Yankees do not have the names of the players on the uniforms. Is there any reason for this other than they have always done it that way? --- ## [A few questions regarding the X-Box 360](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-regarding-the-x-box-360/508437)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-regarding-the-x-box-360/508437 "2009-09-03T11:19:48Z")
With the recent price drops, I’m considering getting a 360, but I do have a few inqueries before I do. \[ul\] \[li\]Is there any difference at all between the Pro and the Elite, other than the larger hard drive on the Elit… --- ## [Board games in hexagonal boxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-games-in-hexagonal-boxes/508162)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-games-in-hexagonal-boxes/508162 "2009-09-03T04:01:35Z")
Years and years back (10) I worked for a game store (The Game Keeper). One of our biggest games back then was a game called Abalone I thought it odd at the time, that it came in a hexagonal box. Of course, once you open … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=537) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=539)