# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=578 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 579 --- ## [How big is Azeroth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-azeroth/485600)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-azeroth/485600 "2009-02-12T22:40:35Z")
Has anybody tried to measure the size of different areas in WoW in real-world terms? Assuming that human males are about 6 feet tall, how far is it from one end of Elwynn Forest to the other? How big is Stranglethorn V… --- ## [Eve Screenshot (Earthlike Planet)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-screenshot-earthlike-planet/485449)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-screenshot-earthlike-planet/485449 "2009-02-12T20:16:04Z")
I know I know I am sounding like a major fanboy these days, and I am, but Whack-a-Mole asked me to post this shot. Earthlike Planet --- ## [Wh\_t w\_rd i\_ th\_s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wh_t-w_rd-i_-th_s/485248)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wh_t-w_rd-i_-th_s/485248 "2009-02-12T17:12:20Z")
C\_a\_c\_a c\_e\_c\_e\_ s\_i\_s\_i\_ s\_o\_s\_o\_ s\_n\_s\_n\_ b\_r\_b\_r\_ a\_a\_a\_a\_ a\_l\_a\_l\_ --- ## [The Daily Feud: Dopers (Numero Deux) by jali \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-dopers-numero-deux-by-jali-game-over/485129)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-dopers-numero-deux-by-jali-game-over/485129 "2009-02-12T14:37:27Z")
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 “serious” wi… --- ## [MLB offseason thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread/479733)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-thread/479733 "2009-02-12T03:16:11Z")
Ok Manny, pick a team. What I found even more interesting was the Dodgers giving up on Andruw Jones. I think this is the right move. Talk about a bust. I didn’t see anything in him last year to lead me to think that Jon… --- ## [Computer Games for a very old computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-for-a-very-old-computer/485008)
**Author:** [@mcca1iban](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcca1iban)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-for-a-very-old-computer/485008 "2009-02-12T01:56:04Z")
So, I have an old laptop that I bought froma friend for $40. Not very fast - so old, it has a floppy disk drive. Obviously, its nothing that’s gonna be running Fallout 3 or anything. It is 995mHz, 256mb of RAM, with … --- ## [The Daily Feud: The Oblivious Feud by Little Nemo \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-oblivious-feud-by-little-nemo-game-over/485315)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-oblivious-feud-by-little-nemo-game-over/485315 "2009-02-11T23:58:53Z")
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 or other research is allowed, if you desire. Only answers tha… --- ## [Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alex-rodriguez-tested-positive-for-steroids-in-2003/484808)
**Author:** [@DudleyGarrett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DudleyGarrett)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alex-rodriguez-tested-positive-for-steroids-in-2003/484808 "2009-02-11T20:36:45Z")
My reaction: :eek: I did NOT see this coming. Story here. --- ## [Measuring the height of a basketball player](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-the-height-of-a-basketball-player/485335)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/measuring-the-height-of-a-basketball-player/485335 "2009-02-11T09:26:45Z")
In judging a basketball player’s height advantage, the portion of height from the shoulders to the top of the head is irrelevant. The distance from one’s shoulders to the ground is very important. I would think that th… --- ## [Chess - training game 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-2/478693)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-2/478693 "2009-02-11T09:06:52Z")
This is the second training game arising out of this thread. This time I am playing Black against Jordan (Merry Xmas Jordan!). Once I know how experienced Jordan is, i will announce how often he can: take a move bac… --- ## [KenKen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kenken/485069)
**Author:** [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kenken/485069 "2009-02-11T07:31:36Z")
The NY times has a new puzzle, KenKen. It is like sudoku with arithmetical hint. I hate sudoko, I rather like KenKen. --- ## [Public Assassination Attempt (Eve)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-assassination-attempt-eve/485311)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-assassination-attempt-eve/485311 "2009-02-11T06:29:03Z")
--- ## [Sports better in person vs. better on TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-better-in-person-vs-better-on-tv/485171)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-better-in-person-vs-better-on-tv/485171 "2009-02-11T02:34:32Z")
Inspired by a recent thread; a GD-type topic to be sure but belongs here. I’ll get right to the arguing: Football: better in person. On TV, while you do get the replays and such (which can still be seen on the Jumbot… --- ## [Best 2D scrolling shooter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-2d-scrolling-shooter/484810)
**Author:** [@Buran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buran)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-2d-scrolling-shooter/484810 "2009-02-11T01:48:47Z")
My console experience ends with the Sega Megadrive (Oh, all right, Genesis) but I remember that seemingly every other game was a side-scrolling or top-down scrolling shooter and I was wondering what everyone thinks was t… --- ## [UFC: Karo Parisyan suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-karo-parisyan-suspended/485299)
**Author:** [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-karo-parisyan-suspended/485299 "2009-02-11T00:27:07Z")
Karo Parisyan was supended following his fight with Dong Hyun Kim after he tested positive for Oxymorphone, Hydrocodone, and Hydromorphone. Hyrdomorphone is some serious shit; it’s Dilaudid and is used as a heroin sub… --- ## [What happens when videogames become graphically indistinguishable from real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-videogames-become-graphically-indistinguishable-from-real-life/484806)
**Author:** [@Buran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buran)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-videogames-become-graphically-indistinguishable-from-real-life/484806 "2009-02-10T21:15:41Z")
Inspired by the other thread. It got me thinking that the way graphics technology is progressing it won’t be long until videogames really will be capable of displaying completely realistic graphics. When that happens w… --- ## [Most under-rated player on your favourite team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-under-rated-player-on-your-favourite-team/484877)
**Author:** [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-under-rated-player-on-your-favourite-team/484877 "2009-02-10T21:12:40Z")
People who follow a team closely invariably notice the contributions of some key players getting overlooked even as the team finds success. With the Steelers squeaking out a win over the Cardinals and getting lots of cov… --- ## [Hush little baby, don't say a word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hush-little-baby-dont-say-a-word/483775)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hush-little-baby-dont-say-a-word/483775 "2009-02-10T18:44:58Z")
…mama’s gonna buy you a Thunderbird And if that Thunderbird don’t start, Mama’s gonna buy you Mario Cart And if that Mario Cart turns off, Mama’s gonna buy you a Kalishnikov. … --- ## [Which xbox 360 should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-xbox-360-should-i-get/485127)
**Author:** [@put\_down\_the\_sabre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/put_down_the_sabre)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-xbox-360-should-i-get/485127 "2009-02-10T18:15:23Z")
Hi all, I just moved into a new place which has a TV, and I need a DVD player… thinking about an xbox 360, since I’d quite like to get back into console games. I know I don’t want the one without a hard disk (in part '… --- ## [Greatest Heist in MMO History (Eve)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-heist-in-mmo-history-eve/484736)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-heist-in-mmo-history-eve/484736 "2009-02-10T15:50:21Z")
BoB, the historical alliance in Eve Online was just taken down by a spy. The entire alliance was destroyed. --- ## [Weekend Feud: A Good Read by Sublight \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-a-good-read-by-sublight-game-over/484838)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-a-good-read-by-sublight-game-over/484838 "2009-02-10T13:52:30Z")
Some Feud questions about books… 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 or other research is allowe… --- ## [What is the current state of VR gaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-current-state-of-vr-gaming/485147)
**Author:** [@tds1273](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tds1273)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-current-state-of-vr-gaming/485147 "2009-02-10T06:48:25Z")
I was just wondering what happened to 3D/VR games. Our arcade back around '92-93 had a VR game that cost something like $10 for 5 minutes, strained eyes, and a stiff neck. You would wear a giant headset and stand on an e… --- ## [Travian: New server starting. Doper Alliance shall win the game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travian-new-server-starting-doper-alliance-shall-win-the-game/457524)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travian-new-server-starting-doper-alliance-shall-win-the-game/457524 "2009-02-10T06:29:33Z")
Attention all Dopers who play Travian or want to start: A new server is starting July 30th, with pre-registration starting July 28th. Our current alliance on the 3x speed server is going down the tubes, as we started … --- ## [Two Probably dumb questions about Half Life 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-probably-dumb-questions-about-half-life-2/484825)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-probably-dumb-questions-about-half-life-2/484825 "2009-02-10T04:35:33Z")
Why is the Greek letter “lamda” (lambda?) used in the logo? When you’re on a platform and there’s a ladder that goes down beside the platform how do you get on the ladder? --- ## [Halo 3: What's Your Best Map?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-whats-your-best-map/485046)
**Author:** [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-whats-your-best-map/485046 "2009-02-10T02:11:53Z")
Different maps in Halo 3 obviously favour different tactics and skillsets. With that in mind, and following on from previous discussions on here about the “best” tactics, I thought it would be interesting to see which m… --- ## [NFL Pro Bowl 2009 "Fumblerooski" Player Stances Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pro-bowl-2009-fumblerooski-player-stances-question/485095)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pro-bowl-2009-fumblerooski-player-stances-question/485095 "2009-02-10T01:17:38Z")
The AFC ran what the announcers called a “fumblerooski” but not really since the ball never touched the ground. Something I noticed, though, was that the offensive line on that play did not go into any pre-snap stances… --- ## [The Daily Feud: The Alice and Marilyn Feud by faithfool and freekalette \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-alice-and-marilyn-feud-by-faithfool-and-freekalette-game-over/484995)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-alice-and-marilyn-feud-by-faithfool-and-freekalette-game-over/484995 "2009-02-09T22:19:36Z")
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 or other research is allowed, if you desire. Only answers tha… --- ## [The SDMB Gamebook project (Introduction and Control Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-gamebook-project-introduction-and-control-thread/485094)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-gamebook-project-introduction-and-control-thread/485094 "2009-02-09T17:50:11Z")
Just thought of something pretty cool. We can actually use the SDMB forum features to write a gamebook! The idea I have in mind is to use the “View Individual Post” function (which you can access by clicking on the post… --- ## [The "Choose Your Own Adventure" SDMB Project](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-choose-your-own-adventure-sdmb-project/485096)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-choose-your-own-adventure-sdmb-project/485096 "2009-02-09T17:43:03Z")
Please see the Control Thread to see how you can play the game and contribute your own! It is a dark and stormy night, and you have been driving for miles on a lonely stretch of the highway when your tires burst. Oh goo… --- ## [Review/Describe LittleBigPlanet for me (please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-describe-littlebigplanet-for-me-please/484704)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-describe-littlebigplanet-for-me-please/484704 "2009-02-09T17:28:19Z")
Everything I see about this game is people fawning over it, but never describing what the game is all about. At all. Okay - there’s tons of user-created content. And people are excited about that. But to me, that sou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=577) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=579)