# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=542 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 543 --- ## [Battle For Middle-Earth-- I'm a loser.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-for-middle-earth-im-a-loser/506337)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-for-middle-earth-im-a-loser/506337 "2009-08-21T08:12:33Z")
Let me start off with saying that, although I love playing games, I am not very good at it. I play for fun and once a game starts to be work, I give up. I play every game I have on the easy setting because, well, I’m a l… --- ## [How well can you multi-task? (the game!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-can-you-multi-task-the-game/507147)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-can-you-multi-task-the-game/507147 "2009-08-21T01:17:53Z")
Does your resumé tout your “ability to multi-task”? Well, here’s your chance to prove it. Multitask It confirmed what I’ve always known: I suck at multi-tasking. After 3 tries, the best score I could muster was 85. Pre… --- ## [Strikeout in Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strikeout-in-baseball/505611)
**Author:** [@dmbfancanada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dmbfancanada)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strikeout-in-baseball/505611 "2009-08-20T21:28:35Z")
Can anyone explain… In baseball, when there is a strikeout and no runners on base, why does the ball get thrown around the infield? Also, why do they skip the shortstop? Is it anything more then tradition? If so, where… --- ## [Perfect Game In Golf.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-game-in-golf/507026)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-game-in-golf/507026 "2009-08-20T20:26:01Z")
I have wondered for a while now, what is the closest anyone has ever come to playing a perfect game of golf? And indeed has anyone ever done this? I know it happens in bowling all the time apparently. So what about golf… --- ## [Feud - snacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-snacks/506202)
**Author:** [@Never\_Say\_Dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Never_Say_Dice)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-snacks/506202 "2009-08-20T18:37:19Z")
This thread has no rules. As David Letterman says, “Remember, this is only an exhibition, not a competetion. No wagering.” Snack at a movie theater picnic baseball game football game opera intermission rock concert co… --- ## [Strasburg getting signed tonight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strasburg-getting-signed-tonight/506793)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strasburg-getting-signed-tonight/506793 "2009-08-20T16:31:28Z")
Yes or no? I think, and hope, no. The Nats suck WAY too bad to really benefit from signing him. He would just sink with the ship. I also hope know because Boras is a greedy fucking prick who is destroying the game by… --- ## [SDMB Dynasty Fantasy Football interest list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-fantasy-football-interest-list/506147)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-dynasty-fantasy-football-interest-list/506147 "2009-08-20T16:11:16Z")
In our general discussion FF thread, we were trying to think up something new or different to do for a league this year. VarlosZ had the idea a dynasty league, and I’m definitely interested. Dynasty leagues work by hav… --- ## [Critique my attempt at a Magic: The Gathering Deck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-attempt-at-a-magic-the-gathering-deck/506885)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-attempt-at-a-magic-the-gathering-deck/506885 "2009-08-20T15:04:57Z")
So a friend of mine has recently began the process of sucking me into Magic: The Gathering. I’ve gotten into it more than I expected (and more than I intended), and have decided to try my hand at designing my first deck… --- ## [Good freeware 8 or 16-bit style games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-freeware-8-or-16-bit-style-games/506673)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-freeware-8-or-16-bit-style-games/506673 "2009-08-20T14:57:57Z")
Preferably platform/action-adventure type. Something along the lines of Cave Story or I Wanna Be The Guy but NOT as hard as IWBTG. I hurt my thumb playing that awhile back and still only got about halfway through it befo… --- ## [There was this Java version of Titan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-this-java-version-of-titan/507064)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-this-java-version-of-titan/507064 "2009-08-20T14:19:13Z")
“Titan” as in the smash em up Avalon Hill game. Anybody know if it’s still around? --- ## [Most underachieving team in sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-underachieving-team-in-sports/505478)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-underachieving-team-in-sports/505478 "2009-08-20T13:38:50Z")
We know them, the ones who are hyped, have lots of good players but on the big stage they fail more often then not. Here are my offerings England Football Indian Cricket team. --- ## [The Feud: State Capitals by nonfrommensa \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-state-capitals-by-nonfrommensa-game-over/506712)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-state-capitals-by-nonfrommensa-game-over/506712 "2009-08-19T21:12:56Z")
RULES! 1. DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS 2. Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Google is allowed, if you desire. Only answers that ar… --- ## [Civilization IV: Can I set a technology cap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-iv-can-i-set-a-technology-cap/506259)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-iv-can-i-set-a-technology-cap/506259 "2009-08-19T19:10:35Z")
After playing through another game of Civilization 4 that devolved into a technology tree race, it dawned on me that I have never fought a war with many of the units. Many of the early technology units, from about the … --- ## [Best Buy to price match Gamestop used game prices.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-buy-to-price-match-gamestop-used-game-prices/505735)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-buy-to-price-match-gamestop-used-game-prices/505735 "2009-08-19T17:17:04Z")
This is interesting. If the game distributors can work out some sort of cost sharing deal with BB this could seriously impact GS practices. I figure it’s in the best interest of the publisher/developer since, from wh… --- ## [Sony cutting price of PS3, releasing slim model](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-cutting-price-of-ps3-releasing-slim-model/506871)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-cutting-price-of-ps3-releasing-slim-model/506871 "2009-08-19T16:54:59Z")
A newer slim model is being released at $299. Does this change much out there in console land? Anyone considering buying one that doesn’t have one already, or doesn’t have a blu-ray player? --- ## [Never Have I Ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever/501075)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 501\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-have-i-ever/501075 "2009-08-19T15:36:50Z")
Everyone who’s ever had a drink must’ve played this glorious game - Never Have I Ever! And for those of you who haven’t had the oppurtunity, here’s your chance! First, we round up a group of merry fools, who then send … --- ## [Temporal Paradox in Dungeons & Dragons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporal-paradox-in-dungeons-dragons/506795)
**Author:** [@ThatsNotMyName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThatsNotMyName)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporal-paradox-in-dungeons-dragons/506795 "2009-08-19T13:44:14Z")
So, I have just been faced with an interesting dilemma. I am currently running a game that allows the use of Chronomancy, for those of you unaware of what Chronomancy is, it is magic that manipulates time. One of the thi… --- ## [Germany Banning violent video games AND developers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-banning-violent-video-games-and-developers/506322)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-banning-violent-video-games-and-developers/506322 "2009-08-19T03:44:11Z")
Germany, apparently, knows something we don’t. They are trying to ban not just violent video games, but developers of said games as well. Studios will either have to close and move to another country or stop developing “… --- ## [Would anyboyd be interested in a 'haters' fantasy football game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyboyd-be-interested-in-a-haters-fantasy-football-game/506888)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyboyd-be-interested-in-a-haters-fantasy-football-game/506888 "2009-08-19T00:39:15Z")
The signing of Favre reminded me of something I have considered doing for a while. It’s kind of a fantasy football game that as far as I know doesn’t actually exist anywhere. I call it HatersFFL :wink: The format I have… --- ## [Golf and Rugby in the Olympic Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-and-rugby-in-the-olympic-games/506425)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2009, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-and-rugby-in-the-olympic-games/506425 "2009-08-18T08:29:07Z")
The IOC just voted to include rugby and golf in the 2016 Olympics, while denying squash, karate, roller sports (whatever that is), baseball and softball. What do you think of this? To me, squash and karate are just the… --- ## [Breakfast Club punchline RIP John Hughes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-club-punchline-rip-john-hughes/505600)
**Author:** [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-club-punchline-rip-john-hughes/505600 "2009-08-18T00:31:47Z")
OK, we all know the part where Bender is crawling through the ceiling and tells the joke, "A naked blonde walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm and a two-foot salami under the other. She lays the poodle on the tab… --- ## [Let's Talk Pokemon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504)
**Author:** [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504 "2009-08-18T00:06:01Z")
For whatever reason, I’m back on a Pokemon kick and I’m struggling to catch em’ all. Any Dopers interested in trades? I figure we can discuss them here to sort out the details, trade friend codes, then hook up over Wi-… --- ## [Vick interview on 60 minutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vick-interview-on-60-minutes/506671)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vick-interview-on-60-minutes/506671 "2009-08-17T22:34:10Z")
I just watched it and for some reason I did not feel convinced. Is it just me? He gave mostly the right answers but I did not feel the sincerity. I said in another thread he will be back dog fighting if he retires or lo… --- ## [PGA Championship 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-championship-2009/506317)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-championship-2009/506317 "2009-08-17T22:26:39Z")
Tiger is leading the field by 1 after 16. This could end up being one of his patented dominating weekends. He doesn’t back up very often when he’s leading a major. We might see him get #15 on sunday. --- ## [Usain Bolt sets new 100m record at 9.58](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usain-bolt-sets-new-100m-record-at-9-58/506701)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usain-bolt-sets-new-100m-record-at-9-58/506701 "2009-08-17T20:41:23Z")
Exactly one year after his amazing 100m run at the Olympics Bolt has brokenhis own record by more than 1/10th of a second. To understand why this is such an amazing performance just take a look at the progressionfor the… --- ## [this is so embarrassing. I need help with Galaga 88](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-so-embarrassing-i-need-help-with-galaga-88/503980)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-so-embarrassing-i-need-help-with-galaga-88/503980 "2009-08-17T16:56:44Z")
That’s right. Galaga 88. From the Namco disk of 20+ games that I played as a kid, and now can play on my PS2. I have done the googles, and have come up with bupkis, except for one little hint that if I can figure out … --- ## [GenCon Indianopolis. Who's going? What events are you doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gencon-indianopolis-whos-going-what-events-are-you-doing/506045)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gencon-indianopolis-whos-going-what-events-are-you-doing/506045 "2009-08-17T12:34:30Z")
I’ll be there with my girlfriend doing tabletop RPGs and LARPs. --- ## [Puzzle: "No Laughing Matter"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-no-laughing-matter/505987)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-no-laughing-matter/505987 "2009-08-17T02:27:44Z")
A loud knocking at your door disturbs the peace on a hot but pleasant summer afternoon. You answer and find Agent Jones of the CIA at your door. Uh oh. Agent Jones rarely visits unless he has a difficult code to crack. A… --- ## [UK Football Season 2009/2010: Forecasts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-football-season-2009-2010-forecasts/500057)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-football-season-2009-2010-forecasts/500057 "2009-08-15T18:43:19Z")
In light of the fact that the fixture list is now announced, I think it’s time to begin talking about the new season. We get to see before the first month is out how Manchester United and Arsenal will shape up vis a vis… --- ## [I Missed A Mandatory Update on my XBox 360](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-missed-a-mandatory-update-on-my-xbox-360/506242)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-missed-a-mandatory-update-on-my-xbox-360/506242 "2009-08-15T06:42:38Z")
Because things have been in such turmoil lately, and we’ve been on the road to Atlanta almost every day to be with my now-passed away SIL, I missed this live update yesterday. The XBox isn’t even hooked up because of th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=541) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=543)