# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=543 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 544 --- ## [Crossword puzzle question(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-puzzle-question-s/505323)
**Author:** [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2009, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-puzzle-question-s/505323 "2009-08-15T02:15:27Z")
I’ve been working on crossword puzzles lately and have been meaning to ask a bunch of questions here. However I have been too lazy to actually start the thread, so over time I have managed to answer most of my own quest… --- ## [little physics games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-physics-games/506151)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2009, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-physics-games/506151 "2009-08-15T01:57:42Z")
Hi, I did a search and found no mention of this site, so I thought I’d post it — it’s a page of little physics-based flash-type games. The one that really stands out is called “Mechanism.” Big fun! (For me anyway, but… --- ## [Tiger, again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-again/505858)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-again/505858 "2009-08-14T23:17:35Z")
Unbelievable. There are some really big names moving up the leaderboard on Sunday, but Tiger is putting them away. -4 through 7 and in the outright lead after being 3 down starting out. This is actually a better field… --- ## [What game would be good for TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-would-be-good-for-tv/506203)
**Author:** [@Never\_Say\_Dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Never_Say_Dice)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-would-be-good-for-tv/506203 "2009-08-14T23:14:49Z")
TV has already done many of the oldest, like tic-tac-toe, hangman, charades. And several of the board games, like concentration and Scrabble. And now of course there’s the passive games, watching people play poker, etc… --- ## [Mind-Bending Mash-Ups Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-bending-mash-ups-game/506444)
**Author:** [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-bending-mash-ups-game/506444 "2009-08-14T20:40:04Z")
Ok, so take two subjects and combine them, then tell us a little something about the resulting cross-breed. For example. Say we cross the music genre Opera with Rap and we come up with a new style of Operapic music. S… --- ## [Downloadable baseball data](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloadable-baseball-data/506419)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloadable-baseball-data/506419 "2009-08-14T20:09:23Z")
Is there a site where one can download raw baseball statistics, so one can do one’s own analysis? I don’t need everything in the Baseball Encyclopedia…just Player, Year, and Home Runs. That should only be a few thousan… --- ## [Television Trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-trivia/505645)
**Author:** [@ColonelDax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ColonelDax)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-trivia/505645 "2009-08-14T17:20:22Z")
Questions can be about any aspect of television - series, individual episodes, cast, directors/producers/writers, TV as a business, whatever, but must relate to TV in some way. \*\*No Googling \*\*or use of other artificial … --- ## [FarCry WTF :frowny face:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farcry-wtf-frowny-face/506246)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farcry-wtf-frowny-face/506246 "2009-08-14T17:18:41Z")
\[spoilers ahead\] :(:(:(:(:frowning: Man, I’m so pissed off I put this much time into this damn game. Crytek makes some beautiful games but they sure as shit don’t make fun games. They’ve committed two cardinal sins (… --- ## [Gameday: USA at Mexico in Azteca](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gameday-usa-at-mexico-in-azteca/506176)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gameday-usa-at-mexico-in-azteca/506176 "2009-08-14T03:20:06Z")
Sadly, I should be at this game, but just couldn’t afford the time off from work since we’re swamped. I can afford the afternoon off, and will take the kiddies up to the local Soccer pub and scream at the television fro… --- ## [MLB Playoff Roster Injury Replacement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoff-roster-injury-replacement/506361)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoff-roster-injury-replacement/506361 "2009-08-14T03:01:04Z")
What exactly, are the rules for replacing a player on a playoff roster during a season. Example: 1 Game one occurs. 2. Player A is injured. 3. When does team get to activate another player to take that roster spot… --- ## [The Feud: Stereotypical names by AuntiePam \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-stereotypical-names-by-auntiepam-game-over/505973)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-stereotypical-names-by-auntiepam-game-over/505973 "2009-08-14T01:38:13Z")
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… --- ## [FaceBook Mob Wars question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-mob-wars-question/506215)
**Author:** [@rainy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-mob-wars-question/506215 "2009-08-13T23:25:41Z")
Playing this little game on FB and notice that every time I level up, I get attacked nearly instantly. How do you see someone leveling up, and is there anything I can do to “hide” my leveling? Thanks --- ## [WOW player needs thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-player-needs-thread/506193)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-player-needs-thread/506193 "2009-08-13T18:53:48Z")
OK, so instead of in a chat thread, how about one for needs or requests - No asking for gold, or runs through instances … ie no powerleveling! I would love it if I could get help starting a vanity guild on Medivh and A… --- ## [Call of Duty: World at War 50% off on steam, 1 day sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-world-at-war-50-off-on-steam-1-day-sale/506232)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-world-at-war-50-off-on-steam-1-day-sale/506232 "2009-08-13T13:00:40Z")
COD:WAW is currently $25 on steam for at least a few more hours. It says “available until Thursday, August 13” so I don’t know if that means it ends on Midnight tonight, or is available all through tomorrow. I’ve never … --- ## [What games need a sequel, rerelease/remake, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-need-a-sequel-rerelease-remake-etc/504973)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-need-a-sequel-rerelease-remake-etc/504973 "2009-08-13T12:41:15Z")
My vote goes to Age of Mythology. In my opinion (of course), it was superior in every way to Age of Empires. I honestly don’t see why they didn’t continue with that series (it was quite popular and got great reviews) ins… --- ## [Pre-season NFL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-season-nfl/505916)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-season-nfl/505916 "2009-08-13T01:58:33Z")
So the Titans beat my new go-to-team-to-root-against last night 21-18. Of course, pre-season doesn’t \*really \*mean much, but I love with when TO loses! I only watched the first half - the fake punt was fun. I enjoy tr… --- ## [Tips for Age of Conan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-age-of-conan/505821)
**Author:** [@HorseloverFat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HorseloverFat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-age-of-conan/505821 "2009-08-10T23:49:51Z")
I just picked this up and the 2gig update is going to take all night. Any tips or thoughts about this game? Im just looking for an MMO to mess around with for a few months. Prefer a class thats easy to advance early o… --- ## [What does the "HK" mean on the Phillie's uniforms tonite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-hk-mean-on-the-phillies-uniforms-tonite/505786)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-hk-mean-on-the-phillies-uniforms-tonite/505786 "2009-08-10T20:26:34Z")
We’re watching the Phillie’s game and we noticed that they all have this blue circle with the letters “HK” in the center of it on their uniforms…what does it stand for? --- ## [Gygax statue in Lake Geneva, WI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gygax-statue-in-lake-geneva-wi/505661)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gygax-statue-in-lake-geneva-wi/505661 "2009-08-10T20:20:29Z")
I think this is probably the best forum for this: I’m curious about the auction items. Brian --- ## [The Feud: Classical Music by Ellen Cherry \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-classical-music-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/505445)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-classical-music-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/505445 "2009-08-10T20:18:06Z")
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… --- ## [NFL Preseason Scheduling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-scheduling/505969)
**Author:** [@the\_thecat\_hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_thecat_hat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-scheduling/505969 "2009-08-10T20:03:40Z")
I understand (I think) why the NFL does not feel obligated to play preseason games on Sundays. There are no competing college games on Saturday, and besides nobody really cares about these games very much. But why do y… --- ## [What were the best uses of your gaming dollars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-best-uses-of-your-gaming-dollars/496867)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-best-uses-of-your-gaming-dollars/496867 "2009-08-10T04:52:09Z")
Based on this thread over here: What were the biggest wastes of your gaming dollars? Myself, I am only slightly ashamed to admit it’s Dungeon Keeper, the first one, on the PC. My SO has joked that if aliens were to inva… --- ## [Help needed with NWN Rock Stars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-with-nwn-rock-stars/505819)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-with-nwn-rock-stars/505819 "2009-08-10T03:16:17Z")
I’m working on a module for Neverwinter Nights, and one of my concepts is a guild for each of the eleven base classes, where random quests are assigned. I always try to be cute in my modules, incorporating real people, … --- ## [Crabtree in 2010 draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crabtree-in-2010-draft/505687)
**Author:** [@Death\_of\_Rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Death_of_Rats)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crabtree-in-2010-draft/505687 "2009-08-09T15:24:20Z")
Granted I think one of the two camps will blink (looking at you 49ers), but since Michael Crabtree made the threat iiiiiiiiiiiit’ssss… Wild Speculation Time! If the ridiculous does happen and Michael Crabtree does pull… --- ## [An Ode to Final Fantasy XI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ode-to-final-fantasy-xi/505172)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ode-to-final-fantasy-xi/505172 "2009-08-09T14:34:53Z")
Final Fantasia I leap for joy Surrounded by Taru And eating Soy My Mithra does dance through the Windhurst realm One day I might own A cute mithril helm That day is far off For the cash is now farmed By despera… --- ## [Anything wrong with this idea fore pure-skill Scrabble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-wrong-with-this-idea-fore-pure-skill-scrabble/505523)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-wrong-with-this-idea-fore-pure-skill-scrabble/505523 "2009-08-08T16:17:24Z")
After some good natured complaining about a couple of games where luck has played a large factor, (I got exactly the tiles I needed many times), I’m thinking of proposing a true-skill game. In a 2-player game we’d turn a… --- ## [Explain the Green Bay Packers Ownership, and how it differs from other NFL teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-green-bay-packers-ownership-and-how-it-differs-from-other-nfl-teams/504711)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-green-bay-packers-ownership-and-how-it-differs-from-other-nfl-teams/504711 "2009-08-08T13:50:00Z")
When I started playing American football ten years ago… wait, damn, it’s fifteen years ago… a lineman friend of mine told me he’s Green Bay Packers fan, because it’s the only municipal owned\* team in the leage, which he … --- ## [Describe a television series in one sentence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-a-television-series-in-one-sentence/505734)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-a-television-series-in-one-sentence/505734 "2009-08-08T13:48:17Z")
Let’s try this: describe a television series in one sentence. You could name specific series number. Then you name a series, and the next person in thread would describe that, and so on and so forth. To start off: Star… --- ## [Hermaphrodite Harness Horses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hermaphrodite-harness-horses/505627)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hermaphrodite-harness-horses/505627 "2009-08-08T10:58:38Z")
Just what the title says! --- ## [Americans! Russia's invading! (eRepublik)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-russias-invading-erepublik/505677)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-russias-invading-erepublik/505677 "2009-08-08T05:17:20Z")
FellowDopers, I come today to bring you some tragic news: eMericais crumbling under the oppressive heals of our enemies. Russia has stormed through Canada and is now ravaging the northwest. The powerful Indonesian arm… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=542) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=544)