# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=582 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 583 --- ## [World of Warcraft in \*\*\* 3D \*\*\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-in-3d/483261)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-in-3d/483261 "2009-01-28T22:10:05Z")
As of patch 3.0.8, World of Warcraft now supports 3-D. Given that I can’t upgrade my notebook computer for that hardware, I’m going to have to experience this one vicariously. So. Has anyone tried it? --- ## [Combat Arms - free online FPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combat-arms-free-online-fps/483125)
**Author:** [@rayh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rayh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combat-arms-free-online-fps/483125 "2009-01-28T20:45:59Z")
I have found this online FPS which is rather good. It has similarities to Counter Strike in that it is mainly a team-based game. They promise that it will always be free to play though you can actually buy things for it… --- ## [Some Baseball fun: Build your own team from the remaining Free Agents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-baseball-fun-build-your-own-team-from-the-remaining-free-agents/483270)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-baseball-fun-build-your-own-team-from-the-remaining-free-agents/483270 "2009-01-28T18:48:01Z")
Here are the listsfrom CBSSportsline. Here is ESPN’s list of available. The idea is to build a team with the Free Agents and project how it would do. We’ll put it in the AL West to make life easier and it is the smalle… --- ## [6 Degrees of Michael Jordan on Wiki](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-degrees-of-michael-jordan-on-wiki/483061)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-degrees-of-michael-jordan-on-wiki/483061 "2009-01-28T18:38:14Z")
A colleague of mine pointed out that you can get to Michael Jordan from any page on Wikipedia in 6 clicks, assuming that page has links. The 6 clicks do not count “internal” page clicks in Wiki that take you from the ta… --- ## [Poker hand question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-hand-question/483140)
**Author:** [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-hand-question/483140 "2009-01-28T12:04:16Z")
On Saturday I was playing in a live tournament where the winner gets a $4000 package to play in a WSOP event. 114 people started. Starting stack was 10000, starting blinds 25 50. The hands I would like an opinion occurre… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Colourful by bluecanary' \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-colourful-by-bluecanary-game-over/483134)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-colourful-by-bluecanary-game-over/483134 "2009-01-28T10:45:06Z")
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… --- ## [Puzzle: "Plan B" Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-plan-b-movies/483116)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-plan-b-movies/483116 "2009-01-28T00:55:12Z")
This puzzle is a selection of fifteen movie titles. The titles have been broken into doublets, and the doublets alphabetized. ^^^^^ Example:\* INTOLERABLE CRUELTY IN TO LE RA BL EC RU EL TY BL EC EL IN LE RA RU TO TY … --- ## [Clusterz bubble game (not for the easily addicted)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clusterz-bubble-game-not-for-the-easily-addicted/479989)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clusterz-bubble-game-not-for-the-easily-addicted/479989 "2009-01-27T22:49:49Z")
I did a search and didn’t see this game posted here before, so I thought to share and see your thoughts. It’s a basic bubble shooter (match three and they disappear). There is no gravity, meaning that bubbles can hang in… --- ## [Mafia: Evil Dead - DAY/NIGHT SEVEN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-seven/482492)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-seven/482492 "2009-01-27T18:23:10Z")
INT THE CABIN LIVING ROOM - DAWN They sit, in a rough circle. Close on eyes, shifting suspiciously. After a few moments… tense moments… someone checks their watch. SOMEONE Hey, it’s 8:00AM. SOMEONE ELSE We’re all… s… --- ## [Super Bowl betting, what should folks bet on.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-betting-what-should-folks-bet-on/483089)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-betting-what-should-folks-bet-on/483089 "2009-01-27T10:43:25Z")
With all the bets one can make on the Super Bowl game this Sunday, one would wonder what is the oddest bet a person can make. I heard on the radio this morning that one sportsbook in Las Vegas has made odds and is taking… --- ## [The Daily Feud: All Things Icelandic by WormtheRed \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-all-things-icelandic-by-wormthered-game-over/482986)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-all-things-icelandic-by-wormthered-game-over/482986 "2009-01-27T09:17:00Z")
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. \[del\]Google or other research is allowed, if you desire. \[/del\]Only … --- ## [Former boxer Scott LeDoux has ALS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-boxer-scott-ledoux-has-als/483181)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-boxer-scott-ledoux-has-als/483181 "2009-01-27T03:27:53Z")
Story. LeDoux was a solid fighter in an era where that boasted some of the best heavyweights, but his most memorable match was the one in which he accidentally knocked off Howard Cosell’s hairpiece (at about 1:16). --- ## [More games like Virtual Villagers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-games-like-virtual-villagers/482442)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-games-like-virtual-villagers/482442 "2009-01-26T22:58:43Z")
A friend just discovered the Virtual Villagers games at bigfishgames.com . Now she wants other games that has you build villages, breed people, grow & gather food, etc. Any suggestions? --- ## [How good are The Witcher and NWN2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-the-witcher-and-nwn2/482946)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-the-witcher-and-nwn2/482946 "2009-01-26T20:36:11Z")
I just picked up a copy of The Witcher enhanced edition. I’d vaguely heard that it was good, but haven’t seen a whole of of information about it. Is it worth putting toward the top of my waiting-to-be-played queue? (Yeah… --- ## [Weekend Feud: All Things British by bluecanary \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-all-things-british-by-bluecanary-game-over/482685)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-all-things-british-by-bluecanary-game-over/482685 "2009-01-26T20:35:10Z")
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… --- ## [What are your top 15 video games of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-15-video-games-of-all-time/482883)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-15-video-games-of-all-time/482883 "2009-01-26T19:03:55Z")
GameFaqs is currently accepting nominations for the best video games of all time. They take up to 15 nominations per person, and it really got me thinking about my top 15. You can search and nominate your choices here: … --- ## [The question game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-question-game/474911)
**Author:** [@JollyGoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JollyGoon)\ **Replies:** 739\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-question-game/474911 "2009-01-26T17:37:51Z")
This is a game inspired by the show whose line is it, anyway?. I’m an English as a Foreign Language teacher in Indonesia and students always get a kick playing this game. It takes a quick wit to keep it going, and with t… --- ## [Questions Only?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only/482902)
**Author:** [@EpicNonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EpicNonsense)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only/482902 "2009-01-26T17:36:49Z")
Are you kidding me? --- ## [Day Trading - A Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trading-a-game/482739)
**Author:** [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trading-a-game/482739 "2009-01-26T17:17:39Z")
Voila! By virtue of reading this opening line, you now have $10,000 US and instantaneous access to NYSE and NASDAQ trading. It’s like you’re inside the head of a trader on the floor during days when there are more ups an… --- ## [Wii-Type Exercise Games For X-BOX 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-type-exercise-games-for-x-box-360/482980)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-type-exercise-games-for-x-box-360/482980 "2009-01-26T17:16:34Z")
Anyone know if this is planned? I keep hearing how beneficial the Wii is for working out, but recently bought an XBox360, so I figure I’m SOL, right? Q --- ## [Kurtis The Stock Boy And Brenda The Checkout Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurtis-the-stock-boy-and-brenda-the-checkout-girl/482820)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurtis-the-stock-boy-and-brenda-the-checkout-girl/482820 "2009-01-26T06:57:30Z")
Sent to me in “one of those” types of emails, but kinda cool if true: KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy was busily working when a new voice came over the loud spea… --- ## [Nice poker fairy tale unfolding.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-poker-fairy-tale-unfolding/483025)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-poker-fairy-tale-unfolding/483025 "2009-01-26T06:30:33Z")
Earlier today I played in the Sunday Million at Poker Stars. I dropped in a while ago and the leader is an Aussie with career earnings of $714 who has played in one other tournament with a buy in over $5.50. It is Austr… --- ## [Sources for Virtual Villagers 2 modders & cheaters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sources-for-virtual-villagers-2-modders-cheaters/483010)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sources-for-virtual-villagers-2-modders-cheaters/483010 "2009-01-26T03:49:46Z")
I found some authorized fan mods for V V 2:Lost Children, but those are only graphics mods that change the appearance. Also I found lists of “cheats” which are only actually tips & tricks & strategies developed for the g… --- ## [Feud Champs for the last 6 months](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-champs-for-the-last-6-months/482708)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-champs-for-the-last-6-months/482708 "2009-01-26T01:55:44Z")
I don’t know who suggested it, but someone asked for a standing sheet for the past 6 months of Feuds. It was a slow day at work. Here ya go! (I think we all might be able to guess who the top winner is. :)) Approxima… --- ## [Tomorrows console?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrows-console/482619)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrows-console/482619 "2009-01-26T00:04:47Z")
What will be the next big thing in the next generation of consoles? Except for the graphical improvements……that’s a given The first Playstation had CD storage, the PS2 and XBOX had DVD players and some online capabilit… --- ## [Hearts of Iron III](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearts-of-iron-iii/482772)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearts-of-iron-iii/482772 "2009-01-25T23:21:58Z")
Everyone’s favorite WWII strategy game is having a redo and will be coming out soon from Paradox. Just reading the developer diaries it seems like it is going to be extremely intricate. I still haven’t mastered Victor… --- ## [Propose units for things that cannot be measured](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propose-units-for-things-that-cannot-be-measured/482795)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propose-units-for-things-that-cannot-be-measured/482795 "2009-01-25T19:30:43Z")
I suggest the Grinbar for happiness - It’ll be an SI unit, so the standard Grinbar is the amount of happiness increase caused by giving a lollipop to a selected “reference toddler” who must be kept at the International … --- ## [Please recommend some Mac software for Go, Chess and Backgammon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-some-mac-software-for-go-chess-and-backgammon/482765)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-some-mac-software-for-go-chess-and-backgammon/482765 "2009-01-25T18:38:21Z")
The title says it all - I’m on Mac OS only now, and I’m looking for the best programs for Backgammon, Go and Chess. I’m especially interested in problems, as I rarely get enough time for a full game of Go or Chess, but … --- ## [The SDMB 2008 Awesome-est Post of the Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-2008-awesome-est-post-of-the-year/457480)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-2008-awesome-est-post-of-the-year/457480 "2009-01-25T17:28:23Z")
I come to the Dope to relax. I like reading posts, and in particular, like the ones that make me laugh. I have been kicking around the idea of a ‘local’ award for the funniest damn post of the year on the SDMB. I’m not… --- ## [Tell me about Dead Space/Saints Row 2 (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dead-space-saints-row-2-pc/482881)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dead-space-saints-row-2-pc/482881 "2009-01-25T17:10:38Z")
I’m going to get a new PC game tomorrow. I saw Dead Space and Saints Row 2 today, each for $40. I’m definitely going to get one tomorrow, possibly both. So if you have either of them, tell me about it. Is either of t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=581) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=583)