# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=551 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 552 --- ## [Yao may be done](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yao-may-be-done/501488)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yao-may-be-done/501488 "2009-07-03T00:59:50Z")
Yao Ming will not play next season and may be done. That has to be a huge blow to basketball fans. Changes the power in the West doesn’t it? --- ## [The Feud List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-list/459527)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-list/459527 "2009-07-03T00:58:07Z")
I thought it might be helpful to post The List of upcoming Feud themes, so as not to get many repeats. We have one special one - a reverse Feud - called “And the Least Popular Answer is:” coming up this Thursday. 5-4-… --- ## [Exalted OOC discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-ooc-discussion-thread/498060)
**Author:** [@Priam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Priam)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-ooc-discussion-thread/498060 "2009-07-03T00:09:39Z")
Welcome, all, to the Exalted OOC discussion thread. Pull up an imaginary chair around my equally imaginary dining room table and feel free to gossip, dispute, plan and discuss the current Exalted game. Any board member c… --- ## [Anyone playing Mafia Wars on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-mafia-wars-on-facebook/491244)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-mafia-wars-on-facebook/491244 "2009-07-02T18:47:09Z")
I need backup! :smiley: --- ## [Question for USC Football Mavens: Mark Sanchez?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-usc-football-mavens-mark-sanchez/501572)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-usc-football-mavens-mark-sanchez/501572 "2009-07-02T16:10:45Z")
I see that USC starting quarterback Mark Sanchez is going pro…how good is he? Do you expect him to be a big success in the NFL? --- ## [Rubik's new 360 puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubiks-new-360-puzzle/501439)
**Author:** [@4JawChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4JawChuck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubiks-new-360-puzzle/501439 "2009-07-02T16:09:11Z")
I just bought this about 3 hours ago, hoping that it would be fun to work on during my vacation coming in a couple weeks. About 1 hour ago, it’s solved. Man, what a bummer. Sure, I’m good at puzzles, but I ain’t even … --- ## [Boxer Alexis Arguello, Dead at 57](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxer-alexis-arguello-dead-at-57/501580)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxer-alexis-arguello-dead-at-57/501580 "2009-07-02T13:55:50Z")
Arguello was a 3-time champion, who fought professionally from 1968 - 1995. His fight with Aaron Pryor in 1982 (I think) was one of the greatest boxing matches I’ve ever seen. Last year he was elected mayor of Managua, … --- ## [A Life Well Wasted - This American Life for Gamers...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-life-well-wasted-this-american-life-for-gamers/501686)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-life-well-wasted-this-american-life-for-gamers/501686 "2009-07-02T12:49:46Z")
Why didn’t anyone tell me about this before? I just found a podcast titled A Life Well Wasted. It borrows heavily from the format of This American Life but rather than just feeling like a copy it makes it a breath of f… --- ## [Babe Ruth's pitching career](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babe-ruths-pitching-career/501610)
**Author:** [@C.Montgomery\_Burns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C.Montgomery_Burns)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babe-ruths-pitching-career/501610 "2009-07-01T21:50:40Z")
It’s fairly well known that Babe Ruth was a pitcher before he became a home run hitter. Just how good of a pitcher was he? Any stats available? ERA? I was just curious. --- ## [Prelude to South Africa 2010: the 2009 Confederation Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prelude-to-south-africa-2010-the-2009-confederation-cup/499553)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prelude-to-south-africa-2010-the-2009-confederation-cup/499553 "2009-07-01T20:43:01Z")
Beginning this Sunday, June 14th, we’ll get a preview of what next summer\* in South Africa will be like. The Confederations Cupruns from June 14 - 28 in several of the locations that will be used for next year’s World C… --- ## [With What Shoulder Injury, If Any, Am I Flirting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-what-shoulder-injury-if-any-am-i-flirting/501616)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-what-shoulder-injury-if-any-am-i-flirting/501616 "2009-07-01T19:40:19Z")
Trying to be a bit more compliant with exercise and here’s my no good deed goes unpunished tale. To the extent I’ve done stuff in the past, I’ve tended to embrace the backlash against “mirror muscles” (pecs and biceps e… --- ## [Can you play Magic like strip poker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-play-magic-like-strip-poker/500018)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-play-magic-like-strip-poker/500018 "2009-07-01T16:34:49Z")
My new man is heavy into the Magic: The Gathering. This is actually the second time I’ve dated a guy who’s obsessed with that game…I guess I am just in the right age group! Anyway, I have zip zero zilch idea about how t… --- ## [Six inning ballgame? What did I miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-inning-ballgame-what-did-i-miss/501342)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-inning-ballgame-what-did-i-miss/501342 "2009-07-01T12:37:09Z")
Ok, so I’m pretty new to baseball, so I assume there’s a lot I don’t know yet. But we’ve been going to games all summer (Lakewood Blue Claws here in NJ) and loving it. On Saturday night, we went to a game and found tha… --- ## [The Best Game You Never Saw](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-game-you-never-saw/501351)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-game-you-never-saw/501351 "2009-06-30T21:06:41Z")
Instead of heading down to the ballpark to catch a minor league game, I opted to stay home and install a new deadbolt on my garage to deter people from continuing to steal my lawnmower (again). As a result, I missed Ian… --- ## [Feud of the Stick \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-of-the-stick-game-over/499841)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-of-the-stick-game-over/499841 "2009-06-30T20:51:43Z")
Rebo’s getting overwhelmed so I figured I’d give it a shot. Based on the fact that there are a lot of fans of The Order of the Stick webcomic here I’m going with this topic. RULES DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU P… --- ## [New Mafia game on idlemafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mafia-game-on-idlemafia/501492)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mafia-game-on-idlemafia/501492 "2009-06-30T17:32:41Z")
A new Mafia game, hosted yours truly, will be starting early next week on idlemafia.com (or http://psychopathgame.proboards.com/index.cgi). Still have plenty of spots available for those interested. --- ## [Need help: ASCII art stereogram generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-ascii-art-stereogram-generator/501365)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-ascii-art-stereogram-generator/501365 "2009-06-30T16:58:30Z")
I found this cool ASCII art stereogram generator. I downloaded the program but cannot figure out how generate my own stereogram. I will admit I’m not very good with this kind of thing but what I was hoping for was a way … --- ## [FFXII: Strategic value of Vanish/Vanishga?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ffxii-strategic-value-of-vanish-vanishga/501096)
**Author:** [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ffxii-strategic-value-of-vanish-vanishga/501096 "2009-06-30T16:47:46Z")
Loving FF12 right now, but I have yet to find any use whatsoever for the Vanish spells. Can someone tell me what exactly is their purpose? --- ## [German EM-triple complete: U17–U19–U21](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-em-triple-complete-u17-u19-u21/501403)
**Author:** [@wintertime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wintertime)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-em-triple-complete-u17-u19-u21/501403 "2009-06-30T16:13:52Z")
Despite all the successes at the senior level, the German juniors failed to win football championships time and again; at long last, this has changed: earlier this year, the Under-17 and Under-19 juniors have already won… --- ## [Tennis scoring question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-scoring-question/500712)
**Author:** [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-scoring-question/500712 "2009-06-30T08:36:06Z")
15/30/40? Why not just 1, 2, 3. And why “love” for nil. And why “deuce” ??? --- ## [Shaq traded to the Cavaliers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaq-traded-to-the-cavaliers/500965)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaq-traded-to-the-cavaliers/500965 "2009-06-29T20:48:17Z")
Shaquille O’Neal goes to the Cavs for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, the 46th pick in today’s draft and $500,000. I haven’t followed the NBA in forever, but seeing Shaq and Lebron James on the same court might just make… --- ## [Toronto Blue Jay fans .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-blue-jay-fans/501162)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-blue-jay-fans/501162 "2009-06-29T18:50:25Z")
… when is Scott Downs coming back and will he get his closer job back?? --- ## [Q. for Dodger fan re Dodger Stadium tickets.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-dodger-fan-re-dodger-stadium-tickets/500319)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-dodger-fan-re-dodger-stadium-tickets/500319 "2009-06-29T18:26:05Z")
A couple of friends and i are planning on attending the game between the Dodgers and the Mariners next Saturday, June 27. In a situation where i am attending a ticketed event, i will do everything possible not to put a … --- ## [Sports Announcers: WTF did you just say???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-announcers-wtf-did-you-just-say/493592)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-announcers-wtf-did-you-just-say/493592 "2009-06-29T17:38:11Z")
Okay, so I’ve been collecting these for just a little bit, but here goes: CRAZY THINGS SAID BY ANNOUNCERS/PLAYERS WHILE ON MIC Maybe not as crazy as Howard Cosell calling a receiver “a little monkey” (sorry, no link… Y… --- ## [Where is your favorite place to play fantasy football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-to-play-fantasy-football/501134)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-to-play-fantasy-football/501134 "2009-06-29T16:25:06Z")
I played in a basic ESPN league last year against some coworkers. ESPN’s platform was fine, but does anyone play on Yahoo or NFL.com? --- ## [Weekend Feud: US States and/or Geography (Game Over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-us-states-and-or-geography-game-over/501128)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-us-states-and-or-geography-game-over/501128 "2009-06-29T15:18:50Z")
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… --- ## [Best Guitar Hero/Rock Band peripheral combination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-guitar-hero-rock-band-peripheral-combination/501089)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-guitar-hero-rock-band-peripheral-combination/501089 "2009-06-28T11:49:34Z")
Okay, here’s the scoop on a couple of franchises I’m getting into very soon. (Yes, I’m getting both. No, you’re not going to convince me otherwise.) First off, I’ll establish that I already have the “single instrument… --- ## [Play word games for charity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-word-games-for-charity/501113)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-word-games-for-charity/501113 "2009-06-27T23:13:10Z")
Mods: I wasn’t sure whether to put this here or in MPSIMS; if anyone feels it’s in the wrong place, feel free to move. charitii.com is a sponsor-based website where you solve word puzzles for charity. I’ve been playing f… --- ## [Anyone going to be trying Aion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-be-trying-aion/501010)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-be-trying-aion/501010 "2009-06-27T23:02:48Z")
It looks good - has some mixed reviews from the beta but enough positive support that I’m leaning toward giving it a shot. While flying around on aerial mounts in WoW I always thought having an aerial combat component w… --- ## [Ghostbuster for Wii: Stuck!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbuster-for-wii-stuck/501199)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbuster-for-wii-stuck/501199 "2009-06-27T22:28:07Z")
So Zeddmore and I are in the Mayan exhibit in the museum and we’re in the room where you have to wrangle the big balls (heh) into the purply-glowing goal thingies. There are three balls, and four goals. I put the balls… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=550) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=552)