# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=552 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 553 --- ## [Exalted game thread (in-character ONLY!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-game-thread-in-character-only/498059)
**Author:** [@Priam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Priam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-game-thread-in-character-only/498059 "2009-06-27T21:15:22Z")
This is the official in-game thread for Exalted and is only to be used by approved players for in character actions or posts. If you’re interested in talking out of character, or if you have any questions, please look to… --- ## [Soul sneaks in, head down, eyes shielded, scanning for...RPGs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-sneaks-in-head-down-eyes-shielded-scanning-for-rpgs/501107)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-sneaks-in-head-down-eyes-shielded-scanning-for-rpgs/501107 "2009-06-27T08:26:36Z")
Soooo… I’m quite, quite bored. Sloooooow day at work, following a sloooooooooooooow week at work. And I’ve been thinking, man, I could go for some fun in my life. I…uh…I was thinking about finding a D&D group near me, … --- ## [MLB: One-hit game streak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-one-hit-game-streak/500799)
**Author:** [@CJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CJJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-one-hit-game-streak/500799 "2009-06-27T04:13:08Z")
Earlier this year, Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs had a seven-game hitting streak in which he had exactly one hit in each game (May 31st-June 9th). I’ve taken a look at the famous hitting streaks of DiMaggio and Ro… --- ## [Give me a series (or longer game) to replay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-a-series-or-longer-game-to-replay/496476)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-a-series-or-longer-game-to-replay/496476 "2009-06-27T00:58:14Z")
A couple months ago (\[superfluous information\]I think around March, but it doesn’t really matter\[/si\]) I replayed Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG in release order. A few months before that (around the Mother 3 fan transl… --- ## [Formula 1 cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-cars/500507)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-cars/500507 "2009-06-27T00:17:09Z")
I like formula 1 racing, and I was watching the British Gran Prix today and noticed that the nose looked different than I remember. It comes to sort pf a point, and is raised pretty high off the ground. Have they always … --- ## [My PS2 just died. Should I get a PS3 or another PS2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ps2-just-died-should-i-get-a-ps3-or-another-ps2/500806)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ps2-just-died-should-i-get-a-ps3-or-another-ps2/500806 "2009-06-26T14:26:44Z")
My PS2 wont read a disk. I have tons of PS2 games. Some I haven’t even played yet.Actually, I have 5 games I haven’t played yet. PS2 games are cheap since PS3 came out. My PS2 was also my DVD player, so i’m kinda bumm… --- ## [Has your Fantasy Baseball League lasted longer than ours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-fantasy-baseball-league-lasted-longer-than-ours/500569)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-fantasy-baseball-league-lasted-longer-than-ours/500569 "2009-06-26T13:52:28Z")
We started in 1986 with seven teams and expanded to nine teams the next year. We currently have eight teams, six of which have been with us from the very beginning. We are a 4x4 AL only league and apart from technologi… --- ## [Diplomacy Players - any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diplomacy-players-any-advice/498701)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diplomacy-players-any-advice/498701 "2009-06-26T13:42:36Z")
I’m in quite a bind in the Diplomacy game pictured at the bottom of the page here: I’m Germany, and have successfully turned the tables on Russia this past Spring, and England is currently pursuing expansion in Scandi… --- ## [World of Pokercraft SDMB 2nd quarter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-pokercraft-sdmb-2nd-quarter/491804)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-pokercraft-sdmb-2nd-quarter/491804 "2009-06-26T03:27:11Z")
A new quarter, and I start out with a dismal third. Root and Duck are still dueling for 1st. Previous thread. First game results posted shortly. --- ## [The Feud: Random Stuff by Rebo \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-by-rebo-game-over/500571)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-by-rebo-game-over/500571 "2009-06-25T22:58:47Z")
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… --- ## [Anyone have a TrackIR peripheral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-trackir-peripheral/500914)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-trackir-peripheral/500914 "2009-06-25T16:51:43Z")
TrackIR is a camera/motion capture system that tracks your head movements and maps them to control your view in video games that support it. This video demonstrates what it does … and it seems really cool and I was thin… --- ## [Sounds Like it Might be "Naughty" Feud \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sounds-like-it-might-be-naughty-feud-game-over/500647)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sounds-like-it-might-be-naughty-feud-game-over/500647 "2009-06-25T13:08:44Z")
Rebo’s “Random Stuff Feud” filled up quickly so lets try another. RULES! DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people mat… --- ## [Was the death of PC games really nigh? Revisiting an old thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-death-of-pc-games-really-nigh-revisiting-an-old-thread/500494)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-death-of-pc-games-really-nigh-revisiting-an-old-thread/500494 "2009-06-25T00:08:00Z")
Back in April 2005, I started a thread where I and many other posters made some bold predictions. I thought it’d be interesting to revisit the topic and find out how right or wrong we were. I’ll start by dissecting some… --- ## [Good coop games for Xbox/360/PS2/Wii?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-coop-games-for-xbox-360-ps2-wii/499814)
**Author:** [@Dunawake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunawake)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-coop-games-for-xbox-360-ps2-wii/499814 "2009-06-24T23:05:26Z")
My girlfriend and I have been thoroughly enjoying the Lego games (Star Wars/Indiana Jones/Batman) and I’ve been at a loss to find other similar games that are fun for two players. I have an Xbox, PS2, and Wii, so anythi… --- ## [Talisman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talisman/500619)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talisman/500619 "2009-06-24T22:24:43Z")
Talisman I used to play it with my gaming buddies back in the day. We picked up the new version a few months ago and my wife and kids have been playing the hell out of it ever since. It’s still totally crazy and rando… --- ## [Chess: Anyone Remember This Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-anyone-remember-this-game/500585)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-anyone-remember-this-game/500585 "2009-06-24T21:59:27Z")
Back in the day I read a book by Edward (or maybe it was Emmanuel) Lasker. In it, he mentions a game that either he or a contemporary played. It was a short game - less than 20 moves, I think. The winner played black (I… --- ## [FYI: NBA Draft Press Conference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-nba-draft-press-conference/500864)
**Author:** [@HeavyDuty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeavyDuty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-nba-draft-press-conference/500864 "2009-06-24T19:33:08Z")
There’s a live press conference going on today: Check it out here --- ## [Blueberry Garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blueberry-garden/500783)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blueberry-garden/500783 "2009-06-24T17:13:27Z")
Anyone played this yet? Question: I take it that once I’ve that doesn’t mean I’ve won, because now Problem: Hints but not total spoilers please! :smiley: --- ## [The 2009 NFL free agency thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2009-nfl-free-agency-thread/485384)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 393\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2009-nfl-free-agency-thread/485384 "2009-06-24T15:37:25Z")
I know the \[thread=505559\]Draft thread\[/thread\] was made first, but the teams do go through signing free agents first, often affecting their needs on draft day. What does you team need? What can they afford? What free a… --- ## [US Open (other than you-know-who)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-other-than-you-know-who/500169)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-other-than-you-know-who/500169 "2009-06-24T15:31:43Z")
So, who ELSE is most likely to win the Open this week? I’ll go with Ogilvy. Thought of Zach Johnson and Furyk. One thing for sure, I think that promotion of a free driver should Sergio win is a safe bet! … --- ## [EXTREMELY Violent, Pornographic, or In Really REALLY Poor Taste PC Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-violent-pornographic-or-in-really-really-poor-taste-pc-games/500138)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-violent-pornographic-or-in-really-really-poor-taste-pc-games/500138 "2009-06-24T15:26:38Z")
In this thread we’re discussing the fact that platform developers (Sony, Nintendo) have veto power over the content of games released for their consoles, but that the PC market is basically wide open. I’m curious: have … --- ## [Spore Galactic Adventures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-galactic-adventures/500789)
**Author:** [@Carnick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-galactic-adventures/500789 "2009-06-24T14:14:51Z")
Spore, otherwise known as The Biggest Disappointment Since Black & White has released its first expansion pack. It adds a host of quests and gameplay modes to the space stage and promises to allow people to make their ow… --- ## [Any particular reason next-gen consoles can't have replacable GPU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-reason-next-gen-consoles-cant-have-replacable-gpu/500671)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-reason-next-gen-consoles-cant-have-replacable-gpu/500671 "2009-06-24T06:14:27Z")
Inspired by this thread in GD in which the contention is made that a console can never be as powerful as a PC because the console hardware is outdated when it hits shelves and cannot be upgraded. So what if anything is … --- ## [Origins Gaming Convention](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-gaming-convention/498364)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-gaming-convention/498364 "2009-06-24T01:42:38Z")
Anyone going? What events are you doing? Anyone need a place to sleep? My girlfriend and I have a dual queen room, but so far it’s just us. --- ## [Need a sub for an off-board mafia game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-sub-for-an-off-board-mafia-game/500427)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-sub-for-an-off-board-mafia-game/500427 "2009-06-22T22:45:06Z")
If anyone is interested, please PM me. I’m willing to resort to bribery and shocking displays of favoritism! --- ## [The Corrupt a Bible Story Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-corrupt-a-bible-story-game/500182)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-corrupt-a-bible-story-game/500182 "2009-06-22T16:51:43Z")
Jesus drives the Gerasene demons out of the possessed man and into a herd of pigs. They promptly drown themselves in the sea of Galilee, depriving the local villagers of a valuable economic resource. Disclaimer: Hopeful… --- ## [The Feud: Movies with a Color by AuntiePam (Game Closed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-movies-with-a-color-by-auntiepam-game-closed/500195)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-movies-with-a-color-by-auntiepam-game-closed/500195 "2009-06-22T16:16:04Z")
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… --- ## [What's the Dope on SLI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dope-on-sli/500498)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dope-on-sli/500498 "2009-06-22T14:03:37Z")
So recently, in another thread. People said a lot of bad things about SLI (For the uninitiated - Scalable Link Interface) Like for instance “Almost no games utilize it properly”, and “At doesn’t actually make much dif… --- ## [Why is there a spare tire on that guy's baseball bat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-spare-tire-on-that-guys-baseball-bat/499964)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-spare-tire-on-that-guys-baseball-bat/499964 "2009-06-21T17:15:50Z")
Sometimes I’d see MLB players warming up by swinging their bats, but for some reason the bats have a ring or something on them in the middle. Is this to help them focus on the bat’s sweet spot? Wouldnt having an extran… --- ## [UFL Draft Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufl-draft-discussion/500366)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufl-draft-discussion/500366 "2009-06-21T17:03:38Z")
Okay, I’m just kidding. I wouldn’t be surprised if no other Doper knew that the newly-christened Universal Football League held its inaugural draft today. Unsurprisingly, not many of the names are exactly household-type. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=551) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=553)