# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=540 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 541 --- ## [The Feud: Nothing But the Kitchen Sink! by 42fish (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-nothing-but-the-kitchen-sink-by-42fish-game-over/507762)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-nothing-but-the-kitchen-sink-by-42fish-game-over/507762 "2009-08-29T23:35:50Z")
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 … --- ## [Mafia: Mutiny on the SS Insipid \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-mutiny-on-the-ss-insipid-game-over/504896)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 448\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-mutiny-on-the-ss-insipid-game-over/504896 "2009-08-29T20:45:22Z")
Preface This is a “mini” Mafia/Werewolf game, with few players and short turn-around. New players are welcome! The rules are mostly open (see below) and simple enough for beginners to enjoy playing. There is also a t… --- ## [EBank gets new Chairman (EVE)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebank-gets-new-chairman-eve/505202)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebank-gets-new-chairman-eve/505202 "2009-08-29T20:40:57Z")
http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3267&tid=7 Hek, Metropolis - Ray McCormack has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at EBANK after his predecessor, Hexxx, stepped down at the end of his six-month … --- ## [Brickbreakers Annonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brickbreakers-annonymous/508081)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brickbreakers-annonymous/508081 "2009-08-29T16:32:35Z")
Hello, my name is Intergalactic Gladiator and I’m a Brickbreaker. I remember way back when, such innocent times, when I told myself that I wasn’t going to play the game. My Blackberry is a tool for work, I told myself. … --- ## [Is there a real-time strategy game about the wars of the 1600s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-real-time-strategy-game-about-the-wars-of-the-1600s/508103)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-real-time-strategy-game-about-the-wars-of-the-1600s/508103 "2009-08-29T13:01:22Z")
Is there an RTS that involves the Thirty Years War, the Eighty Years War, the English Civil War, or any of the other wars of the 1600s? It seems like everything is either medieval-to-early-Renaissance, or post-1700. --- ## [Post Your Favorite Fantasy Football Team Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-fantasy-football-team-name/506580)
**Author:** [@Clovernook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clovernook)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-fantasy-football-team-name/506580 "2009-08-29T02:36:21Z")
Last year, I used “Lead Farmers” from the Tropic Thunder movie (the scene where Robert Downey, Jr.'s Australian actor who’s deeply in character as a black man opens up with two assault rifles screaming “I’m a lead farmer… --- ## [Recommend a Wii game for young kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wii-game-for-young-kids/507955)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wii-game-for-young-kids/507955 "2009-08-29T02:16:01Z")
We recently purchased a Wii console and the Wii Fit package – I needed to add some exercise to my routine and it’s been great; I love all the Wii Sports games and the Fit aerobics and balance games. I have two young chi… --- ## [Patch on uniform of some professional tennis players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patch-on-uniform-of-some-professional-tennis-players/506854)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patch-on-uniform-of-some-professional-tennis-players/506854 "2009-08-28T15:52:06Z")
In the US Open Series some, but not all, players, have a small rectangular patch on the uniform. \[It looks temporary. Perhaps a minority of the players are wearing it. Too small to mean anything to the TV viewer. Once t… --- ## [Help Me Learn about baseball.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-learn-about-baseball/490175)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-learn-about-baseball/490175 "2009-08-28T14:26:25Z")
I’ve decided to learn about baseball…my daughter likes to go to games, even though she knows next to nothing about it, either–probably just because she likes spending time with whomever is taking her (grandpa, me, etc.).… --- ## [Champions Online open beta now more open than ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-online-open-beta-now-more-open-than-ever/507240)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-online-open-beta-now-more-open-than-ever/507240 "2009-08-28T11:27:49Z")
Anyone registered with FilePlanet or one of its sister services (e.g.: IGN, Direct2Drive) can download the client and get a beta key. --- ## [The \*perfect\* way to kill mixed martial arts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-way-to-kill-mixed-martial-arts/505116)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-way-to-kill-mixed-martial-arts/505116 "2009-08-28T11:06:20Z")
This never occurred to me before (“No, really, Darrell?”), but I now know how MMA’s opponents can kill the whole sport for good. Here in America, at least. First off, I’d like to point out just what kind of colossal ch… --- ## [Serious Sam HD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-sam-hd/507989)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-sam-hd/507989 "2009-08-28T10:52:31Z")
Great commercial! --- ## [SDMB Diplomacy Commentary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-commentary/502057)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-commentary/502057 "2009-08-28T09:11:24Z")
This thread is for commentary on the latest SDMB Diplomacy game discussing the moves and strategy of the players. --- ## [World of Darkness cosmology question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-darkness-cosmology-question/507751)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-darkness-cosmology-question/507751 "2009-08-28T02:36:59Z")
So, I was looking through one of the splatbooks from ‘old’ WoD today, and it struck me: Wraiths are sort-of proof of an afterlife, and shifter-types constantly interact with various ‘archetypal’ spirits. Some magi can tr… --- ## [Third time's a charm... (awaiting a new Xbox)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-times-a-charm-awaiting-a-new-xbox/504802)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-times-a-charm-awaiting-a-new-xbox/504802 "2009-08-28T02:09:22Z")
Well, my third Xbox 360 since I got one for Christmas last year is on its way! The first one, within a few weeks, started freezing up constantly and I had to send it in. They sent me a replacement. The second one had a… --- ## [Madden NFL 10 (Online league?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-nfl-10-online-league/500386)
**Author:** [@Jules\_Andre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jules_Andre)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-nfl-10-online-league/500386 "2009-08-28T01:41:06Z")
Hey Dopers! I haven’t seen any Madden threads around, and the buzz on the game is starting to get going. The release is less than two months away (Aug. 14th), and some new features are making me excited for this game lik… --- ## [WoW: Why did nobody tell me about this!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-why-did-nobody-tell-me-about-this/507323)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-why-did-nobody-tell-me-about-this/507323 "2009-08-27T19:34:33Z")
All I can say is: Whoa! Alliance Worgen?! Horde Goblins?! A complete redesign of the entire original gameworld with all their new tricks! The Cataclysm is COMING! OK, I need to make some mroe money. Because I MUST ge… --- ## [The Engine Room: FORBIDDEN thread for Mafia SS Insipid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-engine-room-forbidden-thread-for-mafia-ss-insipid/505327)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-engine-room-forbidden-thread-for-mafia-ss-insipid/505327 "2009-08-27T19:11:14Z")
Living players should stay out. Everyone else is welcome to make non-spoiled comments. If you’d like to see the spoilers, send me a PM. Game thread is Mafia: Mutiny on the SS Insipid. --- ## [The Feud: Everything but the Kitchen Sink by Chronos \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-by-chronos-game-over/507544)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-by-chronos-game-over/507544 "2009-08-27T06:14:10Z")
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 … --- ## [\*\*\*SPOILERS\*\*\* UFC - Griffin/Silva](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoilers-ufc-griffin-silva/505814)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoilers-ufc-griffin-silva/505814 "2009-08-27T02:42:11Z")
OMFG! He went up a weight class, he fought Forrest-fucking-Griffin and he won in 3:23 minutes of the first round… with his hands at his side? WOW. Just fucking … WOW! --- ## [Gamefly Video Game Rental Service: A Review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamefly-video-game-rental-service-a-review/503572)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamefly-video-game-rental-service-a-review/503572 "2009-08-27T01:56:11Z")
It sucks. Here’s the thing … we’ve seen their commercials, you know the ones where people are throwing absolute shit fits, pounding couches, punching doors, pulling their own hair all in Peckinpah-like slow motions; the… --- ## [That's it Cowboy fans, your season is over!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-it-cowboy-fans-your-season-is-over/507499)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-it-cowboy-fans-your-season-is-over/507499 "2009-08-26T23:59:04Z")
According to this article, Jessica Simpson has put a curse on your QB! :slight\_smile: (If this weren’t about sports I would have put it in MPSIMS) --- ## [I can't wait for next year's NBA season!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-for-next-years-nba-season/507803)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-for-next-years-nba-season/507803 "2009-08-26T21:38:40Z")
I think I’m as excited about the 2009-2010 season as I’ve ever been about an NBA season before! First off, my Lakers won, and they are projected by most to be favorites to defend the title. But more than that, so many … --- ## [Explain the various racing games to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-various-racing-games-to-me/507061)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-various-racing-games-to-me/507061 "2009-08-26T21:33:34Z")
I haven’t played much in the way of racing games. I know there are many games and series of games out there, and I’m wondering what the strengths and weaknesses of each are, and what I might like. I’ve been playing Race… --- ## [Teams wanting new stadiums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-wanting-new-stadiums/507776)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-wanting-new-stadiums/507776 "2009-08-26T21:01:53Z")
Does anybody know currently how many professional sports teams and owners, NFL/MLB/NBA/NHL, are currently pushing the “build us a new facility or we may move” agenda? Seems to be a common ploy by owners to guilt local g… --- ## [What's current in fighter and sub sims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-current-in-fighter-and-sub-sims/505905)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-current-in-fighter-and-sub-sims/505905 "2009-08-26T04:11:10Z")
I’m vaguely interested in certain genres of modern computer simulation games that are playable and fun. I’ve had bad luck getting some games to work and other games have been simplistic or overly opaque, so i am looking… --- ## [Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO GC09 preview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-mmo-gc09-preview/507709)
**Author:** [@Headrush042](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Headrush042)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-old-republic-mmo-gc09-preview/507709 "2009-08-26T02:41:07Z")
4 videos showing what they have so far. Initial thoughts: The graphics aren’t going to be polished yet, as it’s not even in a full alpha stage, but I do hope for higher-quality models. I couldn’t help but notice how… --- ## [The Rorschach Feud by Sparky812 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rorschach-feud-by-sparky812-game-over/507105)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rorschach-feud-by-sparky812-game-over/507105 "2009-08-25T23:17:05Z")
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 … --- ## [Went to a baseball game today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-a-baseball-game-today/507449)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-a-baseball-game-today/507449 "2009-08-25T21:26:00Z")
In 1964, my wife, then of three months went to a Mets vs. Phillies game at Shea Stadium, the first year of the Mets occupancy, and saw a perfect game. Today my wife of 45 years went to a Mets vs. Phillies game in the f… --- ## [The greatest play in baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-play-in-baseball/507436)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-play-in-baseball/507436 "2009-08-25T21:10:11Z")
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jfBP5Vq04geCsv5KyU-lpCsGHG1QD9A8RFS80 It’s hard to beat this – the rarest of plays, an unassisted triple play, in a rally-crusher and game-decider. God I love this game. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=539) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=541)