# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=560 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 561 --- ## [The Feud: Wasn't She In? by MadTheSwine and Twickster \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-wasnt-she-in-by-madtheswine-and-twickster-game-over/496080)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-wasnt-she-in-by-madtheswine-and-twickster-game-over/496080 "2009-05-13T01:58:47Z")
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… --- ## [Today I Die - Neat little flash game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-die-neat-little-flash-game/495825)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-die-neat-little-flash-game/495825 "2009-05-12T20:48:57Z")
Give it a go - it’ll probably only take a few minutes to play, but it’s well worth those few minutes. --- ## [Name Seven: The Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-seven-the-game/495943)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-seven-the-game/495943 "2009-05-12T18:27:35Z")
It’s simple. You have to name seven, without using Google or any other reference work of any kind. And it’s best if you do it in 60 seconds. Go ahead and cheat if you want but you’ll know in your heart you’re a cheati… --- ## [Recommend an online game for work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-game-for-work/496193)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-game-for-work/496193 "2009-05-12T18:04:57Z")
I’m trying to find a good game online that I can play at work that will keep me busy for an hour or two a day (or more). It has to be mostly text based so i can do it surreptitiously. Graphics aren’t an issue, but I ca… --- ## [Help me refine a tabletop RPG idea- 7th sea.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-refine-a-tabletop-rpg-idea-7th-sea/496186)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-refine-a-tabletop-rpg-idea-7th-sea/496186 "2009-05-12T17:43:39Z")
Hey all, I’m busilly working on a new campaign for my players, and part of the crux of it works like this: 7th sea is based in a very cinematic swashbucklery world with some minor magical additions (magic is far from c… --- ## [Another WOW Character Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-wow-character-thread/495248)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-wow-character-thread/495248 "2009-05-12T16:58:28Z")
My character can be viewed at World of Warcraft What changes should I make in the equipment I have? Also where can I get Glyphs that will help and what ones should I get? --- ## [The Feud: C+ by Oakwolf \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-c-by-oakwolf-game-over/495714)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-c-by-oakwolf-game-over/495714 "2009-05-12T15:35:19Z")
\*\*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 a… --- ## [Gah! Why does Blizzard do 'extended maintenence' EVERY Tuesday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-why-does-blizzard-do-extended-maintenence-every-tuesday/496168)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-why-does-blizzard-do-extended-maintenence-every-tuesday/496168 "2009-05-12T15:21:27Z")
OK, I guess maybe it’s a good time for the majority of their customers. But my days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. Of those 2, Tuesday is really the best day to sit down for an extended WoW session. But no. Nearly EVERY … --- ## [Fantasy Baseball players - help out a novice re trades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-players-help-out-a-novice-re-trades/494944)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-players-help-out-a-novice-re-trades/494944 "2009-05-12T07:11:03Z")
I’ve played Fantasy Football before, but this is the first time i’ve dipped my toe in the water of Fantasy Baseball, and i must admit i’m really liking it. I’m playing in a Yahoo rotisserie league, with 13 teams. I’ve h… --- ## [Is the Nintendo DS Worth the Money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nintendo-ds-worth-the-money/494672)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nintendo-ds-worth-the-money/494672 "2009-05-12T04:37:06Z")
I might get one with my birthday money, depending on a number of factors. Is it worth it? And FTR, I love my Wii. --- ## [NWN 2 Mysteries of Westgate is FINALLY here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwn-2-mysteries-of-westgate-is-finally-here/494604)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwn-2-mysteries-of-westgate-is-finally-here/494604 "2009-05-12T04:20:44Z")
so after what, a year and a half of Atari dragging it’s DRM laden feet, Mysteries of Westgate is finally being released for download tomorrow the 29th of April. Every reviewer that has got he’s hands on it has praised i… --- ## [Sims 3 less than a month away!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3-less-than-a-month-away/495414)
**Author:** [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3-less-than-a-month-away/495414 "2009-05-11T23:11:52Z")
I am excited. I have pre-ordered the collector’s edition and prima guide. Anyone else excited? --- ## [Fallout 3, and recc's for Fallout 4.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-and-reccs-for-fallout-4/495589)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-and-reccs-for-fallout-4/495589 "2009-05-11T19:29:10Z")
Fallout 3 Wee! I finally got to play Fallout 3. I had simultaneously both my hopes and fears completely validated. I’m not sure how this happened. I definitely enjoy it, but at the same time I feel like it really is a … --- ## [Game - re-group the letters in a movie title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-re-group-the-letters-in-a-movie-title/496056)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-re-group-the-letters-in-a-movie-title/496056 "2009-05-11T17:02:01Z")
Take the title of a movie. Keeping the letters in the same order, group them into words differently. Then provide a clue describing what you did. For instance, if the clue was: “Not a cult film about a guy with a reall… --- ## [2009 Jeopardy! College Championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-jeopardy-college-championships/495618)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-jeopardy-college-championships/495618 "2009-05-11T05:18:30Z")
Anyone watching? Man, if you dopers thought regular Jeopardy! players were bad at betting, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! :smack: In all fairness though, they are accomplishing far more in one single year than I have in … --- ## [Let's Play Party Quirks! \[Whose Line is It Anyway\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-party-quirks-whose-line-is-it-anyway/495841)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-party-quirks-whose-line-is-it-anyway/495841 "2009-05-11T02:51:43Z")
This idea came to me last night, to attempt to do a Whose Line Is It Anyway game on the boards here. I think it might have been done before, but, let’s go around again! For those of you unaware of how to play Party Quir… --- ## [NON-solitaire mahjong!?!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-solitaire-mahjong/495712)
**Author:** [@Shig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shig)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-solitaire-mahjong/495712 "2009-05-11T00:54:51Z")
Does anyone know of a mahjong pc game out there that is not solitaire or one of the 5487593 versions of mahjong solitair we’ve come up with? I’ve been digging and can’t find a single one. This is ridiculous. I’m talki… --- ## [What are the most graphically stylish games lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-graphically-stylish-games-lately/495683)
**Author:** [@Dilton\_Doiley\_Philosopher\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dilton_Doiley_Philosopher_King)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2009, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-graphically-stylish-games-lately/495683 "2009-05-10T09:12:22Z")
Not necessarily the game with the “best” or most realistic graphics. Something with vibrant colors or a unique design style… something you might want to play just because it looks so damn fun! --- ## [Dom DiMaggio dead at 92](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dom-dimaggio-dead-at-92/495803)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dom-dimaggio-dead-at-92/495803 "2009-05-09T02:35:20Z")
Great ball player. His fame didn’t quite reach the heights of his brother, but from all I’ve read, he was very well-respected in his time. He was a 7-time All Star and still holds the Red Sox record for hitting streak wi… --- ## [Fallout 3: Broken Steel - completed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-broken-steel-completed/495438)
**Author:** [@Crusoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crusoe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-broken-steel-completed/495438 "2009-05-08T22:17:16Z")
Downloaded it today, completed it about six or seven hours later - it’s a much more engaging and varied experience than the first two DLC episodes. Even on “easy” difficulty I still managed to rack up enough XP to make i… --- ## [The Softball Thread 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-softball-thread-2009/495717)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-softball-thread-2009/495717 "2009-05-08T20:29:57Z")
Anyone else playing softball or slo-pitch this year? Maybe even baseball? Tuesday was our first game but it had to be called because the city didn’t turn the lights on. Sigh. So we played our first game tonight and w… --- ## [You Guys, Let's Play Hinkey-Pinkey!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-guys-lets-play-hinkey-pinkey/492701)
**Author:** [@Creaky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Creaky)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-guys-lets-play-hinkey-pinkey/492701 "2009-05-08T18:57:11Z")
Okay, here’s how it goes. I bet some of you have played this before anyhow. You think of two words that rhyme, say, “Melon Felon”. The clue is, “Cantaloupe Thief”. That’s a Hinkey-Pinkey. Or you could do a Hink-Pink. T… --- ## [Manny Ramirez to Get 50-Game Suspension for Drugs, L.A. Times Says](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manny-ramirez-to-get-50-game-suspension-for-drugs-l-a-times-says/495661)
**Author:** [@ColonelDax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ColonelDax)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manny-ramirez-to-get-50-game-suspension-for-drugs-l-a-times-says/495661 "2009-05-08T18:55:09Z")
Story here. Doh! --- ## [The Feud: I Just Read It For The Articles by Sublight \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-i-just-read-it-for-the-articles-by-sublight-game-over/495204)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-i-just-read-it-for-the-articles-by-sublight-game-over/495204 "2009-05-08T02:44:55Z")
\*\*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 … --- ## [Recommend me a Mac game, willya?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-mac-game-willya/487917)
**Author:** [@A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Spoonful_of_Awesome)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-mac-game-willya/487917 "2009-05-07T20:00:10Z")
So I got me a sweet n’ sexified new Macbook Pro and I’m itching (the excited-anxious kind, not the ‘I had sex with a Thai prostitute because I was bored and didn’t know better’ kind) to find me a good game. I’ve been big… --- ## [Final nail for Duke Nukem Forever? 3d Realms closes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-nail-for-duke-nukem-forever-3d-realms-closes/495653)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Tightlips](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_Tightlips)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-nail-for-duke-nukem-forever-3d-realms-closes/495653 "2009-05-07T14:19:11Z")
Bah, just noticed the other thread!. Please close. --- ## [Old-ish Mac game: Diamonds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-ish-mac-game-diamonds/495627)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-ish-mac-game-diamonds/495627 "2009-05-07T08:47:53Z")
I might have asked this years ago. Time to pull it back out I think. Diamonds At once I want to tell you all that the game is like Arkanoid. Except not with the paddle. You would want to tell me, That’s interesting, M… --- ## [The Emergent Behavior Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-emergent-behavior-game/494625)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-emergent-behavior-game/494625 "2009-05-06T23:33:26Z")
I was playing some Dwarf Fortress and wondering why I keep returning to a game that so clearly hates me. Okay, not me personally but the game definitely has some kind of grudge against humanity in general and is designe… --- ## [Guess the video game by the quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-video-game-by-the-quote/492943)
**Author:** [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-video-game-by-the-quote/492943 "2009-05-06T18:51:26Z")
Title says it all : one poster provides a video game quote, everyone else gets to guess which game the quote is from. Please try to make it a specific and not too obscure quote, not something like “hello m’lord !”. The p… --- ## [Puzzle: "Cinema Special"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-cinema-special/495104)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-cinema-special/495104 "2009-05-06T03:12:54Z")
This puzzle consists of a list of movie titles. The titles have been broken into doublets, and the doublets alphabetized. Example: AMERICAN BEAUTY AM ER IC AN BE AU TY AM AN AU BE ER IC TY Problems: In light of t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=559) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=561)