# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=570 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 571 --- ## [A WORD Word game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-word-word-game/489909)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-word-word-game/489909 "2009-03-19T18:49:15Z")
Using only the letters in the word WORD as starting letters for the words, create a meaningful sentence with as many such words as you can. A sample: While our willing daughters ran with reckless daring over wild dales… --- ## [Is it just me, or are video games getting shorter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-video-games-getting-shorter/489549)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-video-games-getting-shorter/489549 "2009-03-19T17:04:39Z")
It seems that every new blockbuster I read about nowadays gets reviews like “stunning sound and graphics, but disappointingly short” or “10 hours or less of gameplay”. Titles such as Halo3 and Cod4 spring to mind. Now,… --- ## [In the pantheon of golf greats how does Tiger Woods compare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-pantheon-of-golf-greats-how-does-tiger-woods-compare/489513)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-pantheon-of-golf-greats-how-does-tiger-woods-compare/489513 "2009-03-19T16:17:24Z")
Just curious. He obviously a great player, but he seems to have a number of dry spells. Is he as accomplished as the legends of years past were at this age? --- ## [Mundane Question about NCAA Elite Eight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-question-about-ncaa-elite-eight/490014)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-question-about-ncaa-elite-eight/490014 "2009-03-19T14:56:09Z")
What time will the games be on that weekend? I’m specifically interested in knowing what times the games will be played on Saturday, March 28th. Everything I’ve been able to find has the dates but not the times. Thank… --- ## [Fallout 3 DLC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-dlc/489841)
**Author:** [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-dlc/489841 "2009-03-19T02:13:37Z")
Ok, this may be a dumb question and I know there was a huge Fallout 3 thread previously but I’m not going to resurrect that monstrosity so bear with me please… I just purchased the game for the 360 and downloaded the Op… --- ## [Recommend some good tower defense games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-good-tower-defense-games/489808)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-good-tower-defense-games/489808 "2009-03-18T22:20:34Z")
I’ve been addicted to the tower defense genre ever since I came across Gemcraft. As the next installment of Gemcraft is three months overdue (I swear, these people are worse with deadlines than GRRM), and probably won’t … --- ## [Sex, Sexuality And RPGs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-sexuality-and-rpgs/489465)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-sexuality-and-rpgs/489465 "2009-03-18T21:13:03Z")
Aside from a joke here and there (And a D20 book I haven’t read) the issue of gender and sexuality in role playing games has not been addressed. What, for example, is life like for a gay male drow? Consider that men are … --- ## [NHL February Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-thread/484145)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-thread/484145 "2009-03-18T17:37:57Z")
Who’s your team and how are they doing? The Sharks just lost ugly to the Blackhawks, but I can’t really be too mad. They’re chugging along just fine, thankyouverymuch. Detroit’s losing streak (thanks, Mr. Ovechkin, that… --- ## [Backwards compatible PS3's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backwards-compatible-ps3s/489711)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backwards-compatible-ps3s/489711 "2009-03-18T17:07:42Z")
For some reason I’m kicking around the idea of buying a PS3, even though I’ve got an XBox 360 which I never play. I figure the Blu-ray would be nice, and even that alone almost justifies the price. Also, I never had a … --- ## [The future of baseball cards...today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-baseball-cards-today/489791)
**Author:** [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-baseball-cards-today/489791 "2009-03-18T15:32:25Z")
I saw this when it was a prototype (it was a little green monster) and just couldn’t find a way it would be marketable. That’s why I don’t get the big bucks. Someone smarter than me found a way: 3D Baseball Cards --- ## [Are there any practice apps for Guitar Hero?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-practice-apps-for-guitar-hero/489677)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-practice-apps-for-guitar-hero/489677 "2009-03-18T08:46:18Z")
By that I mean an actual application that can be used to learn the techniques in Guitar Hero. I know I can practice sections of songs that come with the game, but I want something designed specifically for training. Fo… --- ## [I Want To Buy Guitar Hero -- What Do I Want To Buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-guitar-hero-what-do-i-want-to-buy/489568)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-guitar-hero-what-do-i-want-to-buy/489568 "2009-03-18T08:31:44Z")
I know I’m very late to the party on this, but I just played Guitar Hero over my sister-in-law’s house for the first time today (she has an Xbox), and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I currently have no vid… --- ## [Maybe there will be a Marvel Universe MMO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-there-will-be-a-marvel-universe-mmo/489710)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-there-will-be-a-marvel-universe-mmo/489710 "2009-03-17T22:47:15Z")
Linky --- ## [Explain D&D to a computer and video game geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-d-d-to-a-computer-and-video-game-geek/489635)
**Author:** [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-d-d-to-a-computer-and-video-game-geek/489635 "2009-03-17T20:21:55Z")
There’s this girl who sets next to me in excel class who’s into D&D. I’ve never played it but it looks interesting. She has this awkward geek trying be ‘normal’ thing going, which I do too! Well I’m pretty good at fakin… --- ## [My videogame wish is...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-videogame-wish-is/481015)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-videogame-wish-is/481015 "2009-03-17T19:22:10Z")
that there could be a version of Civilisation II with a huge playing map of Earth that also included some of the function of Colonisation (IE piracy, commodities mattering etc.) I love playing Civ II still but I hate ho… --- ## [Wii games for 5 year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-for-5-year-old/489757)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-for-5-year-old/489757 "2009-03-17T19:10:38Z")
My daughter enjoyed the Wii Sports so much when she played at friends’ houses, we decided to finally buy a Wii for ourselves. Dark2Phoenix and I have fun with Rayman’s Raving Rabbids and such, but we’re having trouble f… --- ## [I need Cash Cab questions for kids.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cash-cab-questions-for-kids/489734)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cash-cab-questions-for-kids/489734 "2009-03-17T15:37:37Z")
I am completely, utterly and totally addicted toCash Cab. When I drive a passle of kids into/home from school a couple days a week, we started playing, and as one can imagine, a huge hit with a truck full of sprogs. I … --- ## [Nintendo DSi: What am I missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-dsi-what-am-i-missing/489263)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-dsi-what-am-i-missing/489263 "2009-03-17T14:48:21Z")
Nintendo is getting ready for the US launch of the third iteration of the DS handheld, the DSi. From the information I’ve read, they’ve added: \[ul\]\[li\]2 low-res cameras (even lower than a cel phone, which already take p… --- ## [Tips for first time on-line tourney poker player.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-first-time-on-line-tourney-poker-player/489403)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-first-time-on-line-tourney-poker-player/489403 "2009-03-17T14:08:28Z")
So tomorrow night I’m booked in for the JPPA (Japan Poker Players Association) annual tournament. It’s a free, on-line tournament but the winner gets to move on to a live tournament in Tokyo, and the winner of that gets … --- ## [Weekend Feud: Cats by winterhawk11 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-cats-by-winterhawk11-game-over/489449)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-cats-by-winterhawk11-game-over/489449 "2009-03-17T09:30:21Z")
NEW 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 matching you. Google is allowed, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [SciFi Games - anybody playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-games-anybody-playing/489600)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scifi-games-anybody-playing/489600 "2009-03-17T07:10:25Z")
They have some multi-player games - free. I don’t have any experience with them - does anyone have tips? --- ## [March Madness - It's time to slip on our Dancing Shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-its-time-to-slip-on-our-dancing-shoes/489179)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-its-time-to-slip-on-our-dancing-shoes/489179 "2009-03-17T03:39:26Z")
Well, conference tournaments are going on, selection Sunday is this weekend, and my Cowboys should be on the right side of the bubble! What are your thoughts as we head towards the weekend? Anyone see the Texas A&M/Texa… --- ## [Can You Recommend A Good RPG?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-good-rpg/489503)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-good-rpg/489503 "2009-03-17T03:14:31Z")
I’m looking for a good single player RPG. I like the ones where you have a part of characters that you create. Genre doesn’t really matter. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Broken Picture Telephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-picture-telephone/489673)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-picture-telephone/489673 "2009-03-16T21:52:15Z")
Found this today and I see it’s destined to become another time-waster for me. :slight\_smile: Broken Picture Telephone It’s kind of a combination of Win, Lose or Draw and the old “Telephone” game–one person posts a few… --- ## [How do you get up to speed on hardware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-up-to-speed-on-hardware/489439)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-up-to-speed-on-hardware/489439 "2009-03-16T21:18:55Z")
I buy a new system once every four years or so. I usually bounce around buying wierd or oddball things because they’re CHEAP. But lets say I wanted to build a system or upgrade and existing box. I take a look at what’s … --- ## [How many steps do they allow in pro basketball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-steps-do-they-allow-in-pro-basketball/489594)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-steps-do-they-allow-in-pro-basketball/489594 "2009-03-16T19:52:27Z")
They walk all over the place and nobody calls traveling, anymore. I guess this tells you how much I watch the game these days. None of the fans in the stadiums seem to give a damn about it. Rule change? --- ## [Graphics Resolution & FPS online multiplayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphics-resolution-fps-online-multiplayer/489576)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphics-resolution-fps-online-multiplayer/489576 "2009-03-16T01:14:25Z")
Not sure if this should go here or General Questions but is gaming related so here it is. I’m playing a lot of multiplayer COD:World at War at the moment, but I’m intrigued by something in regards to the level of resolu… --- ## [Rate college sports venues you've been to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-college-sports-venues-youve-been-to/489349)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-college-sports-venues-youve-been-to/489349 "2009-03-16T00:13:58Z")
Because there are a couple of interesting threads going about rating MLB parks and NBA arenas, I thought college sports venues (stadiums, arenas, fields, ballparks ) deserved their own thread. Tell us about the ones you’… --- ## [NBA: March 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-march-2009/488107)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-march-2009/488107 "2009-03-15T23:30:31Z")
That was just a bad loss for the Mavs tonight against the OKC SuperThunder without Durant. I don’t like back to back games in the NBA. The Mavs had a nice win over the Raptors on Sunday night and then had to play in OKC … --- ## [Mafia Games has gone domain!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-games-has-gone-domain/489554)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-games-has-gone-domain/489554 "2009-03-15T21:41:04Z")
Many of you who play here (hell, MOST of you) also play at my Mafia Games board…which I actually set up FOR this community. And thus, it is mostly comprised of only people who post and play mafia/werewolf games here (alt… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=569) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=571)