# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=566 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 567 --- ## [Six Degrees of Separation Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-degrees-of-separation-game/492433)
**Author:** [@WorkInProgress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WorkInProgress)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-degrees-of-separation-game/492433 "2009-04-09T15:48:46Z")
I was thinking of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon type game. Here are the rules: Take any two actors and provide the links between them. Must include the movie/TV show name. To make it more difficult, no internet sear… --- ## [Is it possible some game reviews are bought or something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-some-game-reviews-are-bought-or-something/492050)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-some-game-reviews-are-bought-or-something/492050 "2009-04-09T15:10:15Z")
IGN, GameSpot, and several other sites that review PC games gave Empire Total War extremely high marks. The reviewers said the AI is greatly improved, that siege battles work better than in previous TW games, and lots of… --- ## [Best trivia questions for fun-time discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-trivia-questions-for-fun-time-discussion/491572)
**Author:** [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-trivia-questions-for-fun-time-discussion/491572 "2009-04-09T14:50:25Z")
I’m looking for really good trivia questions that can fuel fun-time conversation among friends, say in a bar/pub or over dinner. The kind of question that gets people thinking, guessing and wondering what it can be. Two… --- ## [Ps3 networking....with a bonus question!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-networking-with-a-bonus-question/492374)
**Author:** [@RogueAOV](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueAOV)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-networking-with-a-bonus-question/492374 "2009-04-09T12:27:26Z")
Hi Dopers, I was hoping someone knows a little bit about routers etc so i dont waste money etc. First off i have Comcast hi speed internet. Heres my situation, i have my pc in my bedroom, my ps3 is about 15 feet away i… --- ## [Freekin' Spore and its Freekin SecureROM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freekin-spore-and-its-freekin-securerom/491899)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freekin-spore-and-its-freekin-securerom/491899 "2009-04-09T02:52:40Z")
Got Spore awhile ago. The kids love it, but it’s installed on my work laptop and I’d like to reinstall it on the newly upgraded home computer with new-hotness videocard. Only, I can’t find the user manual with the regke… --- ## [TV Catchphrase Swapmeet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-catchphrase-swapmeet/492193)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-catchphrase-swapmeet/492193 "2009-04-09T02:16:35Z")
Identify the show, and leave a replacement. “Justice may be blind… but it can see in the dark.” --- ## [I want full articles about my favorite team in my RSS reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-full-articles-about-my-favorite-team-in-my-rss-reader/492184)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-full-articles-about-my-favorite-team-in-my-rss-reader/492184 "2009-04-08T20:15:13Z")
I like to follow my favorite baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds. I like to use Google Reader instead of visiting websites. I like the RSS feeds I subscribe to to provide full text, not a teaser with a “Read the rest of… --- ## [Anyone picking up the DSi today? Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-picking-up-the-dsi-today-thoughts/492059)
**Author:** [@ReuvenB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReuvenB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-picking-up-the-dsi-today-thoughts/492059 "2009-04-08T16:17:28Z")
So the Nintendo DSi comes out today, and I find myself trying to stay away from any sort of game store, as I don’t need to drop $170 right now, even though I’ve always wanted to get a game system on its launch day, and I… --- ## [Opening Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-day/492061)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-day/492061 "2009-04-08T16:13:01Z")
I believe in the church of baseball. I’ve tried all the major religions and most of the minor ones. I’ve worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance,… --- ## [The only April Fools joke that fooled me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-april-fools-joke-that-fooled-me/491706)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-april-fools-joke-that-fooled-me/491706 "2009-04-08T16:06:12Z")
About the Archivist and the Terra-Tron I was thinking “That’s kind of strange. But… you know what? I could get into this!” :stuck\_out\_tongue: Then I found out it was all a joke. In my defense, I saw this on April 2,… --- ## [Out of the Darkness resolution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-the-darkness-resolution/492285)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-the-darkness-resolution/492285 "2009-04-08T12:49:47Z")
I started a RPG in this forum last June-ish, and we sort of let it slide around January. Interest was flagging, and GMing it was getting to be too much of a burden. But I hate to leave everyone hanging, so here is a wrap… --- ## [Tourney Bracket Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tourney-bracket-challenge/489460)
**Author:** [@RetroVertigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RetroVertigo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tourney-bracket-challenge/489460 "2009-04-08T12:02:47Z")
I didn’t see one yet so… I have started a NCAA tournament bracket challenge on Yahoo. Group ID #74798 Password: UncleCecil Good luck. GO MIZZOU!!! --- ## [If you have a DS, go buy Henry Hatsworth and the Puzzling Adventure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-ds-go-buy-henry-hatsworth-and-the-puzzling-adventure/491976)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-a-ds-go-buy-henry-hatsworth-and-the-puzzling-adventure/491976 "2009-04-07T20:56:01Z")
Anyone else playing this? This game is just awesome. The quick synopsis for those who haven’t heard of it: It’s basically a platformer, a mix of Mario-style (some jumping puzzles,) and Castlevania-style (you attack ene… --- ## [Hot gaming machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-gaming-machine/489350)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-gaming-machine/489350 "2009-04-07T15:11:27Z")
So I want to play the new Eve Online with the highest graphics. What is the best way to build a gaming PC for this purpose? I’d like to stay at around $ 1000 if I can. Is that possible these days? I haven’t built a P… --- ## [Pokemon players of the world, unite!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-players-of-the-world-unite/491992)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-players-of-the-world-unite/491992 "2009-04-07T03:08:13Z")
Actually, in all seriousness, POkemon is one of my favorite RPG’s to play. They are kiddy, but probably have the deepest overall gameplay of any RPG’s I’ve ever seen. I dislike the gimmicky nature of the franchise (Hey k… --- ## [The Lumber Liquidators PBA (bowling) Tour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lumber-liquidators-pba-bowling-tour/492080)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lumber-liquidators-pba-bowling-tour/492080 "2009-04-06T23:18:00Z")
I know bowling is considered a blue-collar sport and all, but couldn’t the Professional Bowlers Association find a title sponsor that’s a little more high-rent than Lumber Liquidators? Hell, even Denny’s was a better ch… --- ## [Opening Day Baseball..BRRRRR!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-day-baseball-brrrrr/492180)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-day-baseball-brrrrr/492180 "2009-04-06T22:48:21Z")
checking the opening day cities I see that some opening day baseball games are at the following cities: Cincinatti Boston Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore San Francisco St Louis These are cold weather cities with n… --- ## [Jackie Robinson rotunda at new NY Mets stadium - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-rotunda-at-new-ny-mets-stadium-why/491962)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-rotunda-at-new-ny-mets-stadium-why/491962 "2009-04-06T21:03:08Z")
This probably has a factual answer, but since it’s baseball-related I put it here. If the mods feel it should be in GQ, that’s fine. I was reading this articlefrom the NY Daily News about the new stadiums for the Yankee… --- ## [Basketball HOF Finalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-hof-finalists/485786)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-hof-finalists/485786 "2009-04-06T19:17:49Z")
Here is the list: Michael Jordan John Stockton David Robinson Don Nelson Jerry Sloan C. Vivian Stringer Dennis Johnson Chris Mullin Bernard King Cynthia Cooper Al Attles Bob Hurley Sr. Vladimir K… --- ## [Seeking Crossword Puzzle Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-crossword-puzzle-help/491775)
**Author:** [@the\_thecat\_hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_thecat_hat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-crossword-puzzle-help/491775 "2009-04-06T12:14:23Z")
I develop a crossword puzzle for a local monthly newspaper. I have a few friends that I route puzzles to before I send them to the paper - basically for beta testing. Do they detect any errors?; are there bad clues?; i… --- ## [Casual Game Sites Full of Malware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casual-game-sites-full-of-malware/492065)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casual-game-sites-full-of-malware/492065 "2009-04-06T12:11:45Z")
The few times I’ve considered playing casual games on Popcap, I’ve backed out from concern that there’s likely to be tons of malware in downloads. Does anyone know for sure whether these sites are safe to use? --- ## [Weekend Feud - Pop! The Soft Drink Feud, by NDP \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-pop-the-soft-drink-feud-by-ndp-game-over/491895)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-pop-the-soft-drink-feud-by-ndp-game-over/491895 "2009-04-06T04:00:07Z")
In light of our beloved Feudmaster Rebo’s recent announcement that she doesn’t have as much Feud time as she used to, I am stepping in and running one for the weekend. NDP and other Feuders, I hope this is cool with you… --- ## [Looking for 2 player xbox 360 games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-2-player-xbox-360-games/491438)
**Author:** [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-2-player-xbox-360-games/491438 "2009-04-06T02:27:18Z")
To my surprise and disappointment, I’m having trouble finding some games that my husband and I can play together, without being online. Can anyone recommend some? Preferably not war games or sports. --- ## [Sports for the uncoordinated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-for-the-uncoordinated/491639)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-for-the-uncoordinated/491639 "2009-04-05T17:35:23Z")
Are there any sports out there for people who are unfit or uncoordinated? If, for instance, someone can’t hit a baseball, handle a basketball, or ice skate, but still has an interest in competing at something, is there … --- ## [Questions re Online Poker n00b (Hold 'em)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-re-online-poker-n00b-hold-em/491917)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-re-online-poker-n00b-hold-em/491917 "2009-04-05T13:38:46Z")
I recently joined an online poker site and I have been playing with fake money at low tables. I sucked but then I started to figure things out. I improved, went to higher stakes fake money tables and lost, bumping me b… --- ## [Any experiences with LARP? Are there any in Ohio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-with-larp-are-there-any-in-ohio/491951)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-with-larp-are-there-any-in-ohio/491951 "2009-04-05T01:00:40Z")
After seeing LARP (Live Action Role Playing) in the movie Role Models, I think I’d like to give it a try. It’s where you dress up in medieval costumes and stage battles with foam weapons out in the woods somewhere…sound… --- ## [The Continental Feud by Aspidistra \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-continental-feud-by-aspidistra-game-over/491748)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-continental-feud-by-aspidistra-game-over/491748 "2009-04-04T23:42:08Z")
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… --- ## [Pot-limit Hold 'Em Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-limit-hold-em-question/491707)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-limit-hold-em-question/491707 "2009-04-04T21:05:07Z")
Scenario: $0.25/$0.50 Ante for SB/BB, cards dealt, pre-flop, action is to the left of the BB. Position: First player Question: Since $0.75 is in the pot (SB/BB antes) is the max bet in first position only $0.75. If no… --- ## [Tigers released Sheffield](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tigers-released-sheffield/491449)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tigers-released-sheffield/491449 "2009-04-04T20:28:04Z")
The Tigers just announced they have released Gary Sheffieild. They claim he lacks versatility and can only DH. They still have to pay him a ton of money. I suppose it gives Thames more at bats. Perhaps just too old. Crit… --- ## [Complete the useless fact, if you can!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-useless-fact-if-you-can/491338)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-useless-fact-if-you-can/491338 "2009-04-04T08:21:16Z")
It’s the Trivia show that useless facts always wanted to have! Fill in the blanks to posted incomplete useless facts. After doing so, If the fact is not fully explained, add the needed context. As always, feel free to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=565) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=567)