# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=585 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 586 --- ## [Cosmic Encounter- Gambler Powers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmic-encounter-gambler-powers/481361)
**Author:** [@Surbey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surbey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmic-encounter-gambler-powers/481361 "2009-01-15T10:29:30Z")
My friends and I play Cosmic Encounter and we cannot for the life of us determine what happened to the Gambler Alien Card. Anyone out there play this game and can tell us what his powers were? Side note, this game rock… --- ## [Things about baseball you just don't understand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-about-baseball-you-just-dont-understand/480969)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-about-baseball-you-just-dont-understand/480969 "2009-01-15T03:27:13Z")
I don’t understand how the Mariners made Jose Vidro their DH for 69 games last year and kept a straight face. --- ## [Unbelieveable shot wins basketball game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbelieveable-shot-wins-basketball-game/481016)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbelieveable-shot-wins-basketball-game/481016 "2009-01-14T22:49:25Z")
Watch video of 82 ft. shot that wins a game! The other side has to be sick; the winners look totally ecstatic!!!:eek::eek: --- ## [Woohoo! Utes Screw Up BCS!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-utes-screw-up-bcs/479677)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woohoo-utes-screw-up-bcs/479677 "2009-01-14T10:52:19Z")
I have to admit, I gave the Utes little or no chance. I never thought they could match the speed or strength of a top-notch SEC team. But I love being wrong. And I’m REALLY pulling for a split national title. --- ## [Was this a bug or a necessary evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-a-bug-or-a-necessary-evil/481177)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-a-bug-or-a-necessary-evil/481177 "2009-01-14T03:07:27Z")
I was replaying one of the old Half-Life games (Blue Shift), and I noticed something I never had before. In the Xen levels you find ammo containers that give you varying amounts of ammo set by the level designer. However… --- ## [The "I've Never" Game (Game in Progress)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ive-never-game-game-in-progress/473226)
**Author:** [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 1141\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ive-never-game-game-in-progress/473226 "2009-01-14T00:31:18Z")
“I’ve Never” is a fun party game that you can play at home with your friends that I’ve adapted for message board play. If you try this at home, be prepared to learn a whole lot about your friends. I will start you all … --- ## [What are regarded as the worst college football factories...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-regarded-as-the-worst-college-football-factories/480542)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-regarded-as-the-worst-college-football-factories/480542 "2009-01-14T00:07:12Z")
…and to what extent do the players get an education, actually go to classes, etc.? --- ## [The Sims 2 - Expansion Packs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sims-2-expansion-packs/480970)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sims-2-expansion-packs/480970 "2009-01-13T23:45:22Z")
I didn’t want to totally hijack this thread into Jack time, so I figured I’d start a new one … and away we go: I’ve recently gotten back into The Sims 2 – mostly because I loaded so many cheat/sex patches that the game … --- ## [Super Bowl 2009 - Predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-2009-predictions/436743)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-2009-predictions/436743 "2009-01-13T21:47:35Z")
Hey, come on, someone had to do it!!! :smiley: Packers v Browns, Packers win and finally send old Favre off to retirement. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Does GTA 4 for PC still suck due to bugs, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gta-4-for-pc-still-suck-due-to-bugs-etc/480924)
**Author:** [@What\_the\_deuce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the_deuce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gta-4-for-pc-still-suck-due-to-bugs-etc/480924 "2009-01-13T20:31:31Z")
I heard that there were lots of irritating issues. I’d like to buy this game, but not if it’s going to suck due to bugs, etc. Have they fixed all those issues yet? --- ## [Seattle Pub Trivia '08: With a Vengeance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-08-with-a-vengeance/432754)
**Author:** [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Replies:** 469\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-08-with-a-vengeance/432754 "2009-01-13T17:59:35Z")
So, a new year, a new trivia thread! The rundown, in case you’ve been wanting to join us and haven’t yet: a group of Seattle-area Dopers meet to play pub trivia, usually on Tuesday nights at The Old Pequliar in Ballard,… --- ## [Motion sickness from playing XBox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motion-sickness-from-playing-xbox/480873)
**Author:** [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motion-sickness-from-playing-xbox/480873 "2009-01-13T16:45:56Z")
We got an XBox 360 for Xmas, and I’ve been playing Bioshock recently. After playing for about an hour, I noticed that I have a motion sickness type feeling. It gets pretty bad, with nausea and dizziness. When I start … --- ## [How to find a roleplaying game...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-a-roleplaying-game/481060)
**Author:** [@runcible\_spoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/runcible_spoon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-a-roleplaying-game/481060 "2009-01-13T14:39:15Z")
Lately, I’ve been kind of jonesin’ for a good roleplaying session. Unfortunately, I haven’t really played any pen and paper games in a decade or so. I find myself, therefore, in search of a group to play with - my curr… --- ## [Weekend Feud: South Park by Freudian Slit \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-south-park-by-freudian-slit-game-over/480694)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-south-park-by-freudian-slit-game-over/480694 "2009-01-13T12:57:31Z")
Questions from the show… 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 yo… --- ## [Guitar Hero: World Tour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-world-tour/469908)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-world-tour/469908 "2009-01-13T01:25:52Z")
It came out Sunday. I grabbed the Guitar + game pack for $100. I haven’t played much yet. It doesn’t yet work properly with The ion rocker drum set and I’ve been drumming a whole lot since I got that kit. Strangely they… --- ## [Adding another band in Guitar Hero: World Tour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-another-band-in-guitar-hero-world-tour/477625)
**Author:** [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-another-band-in-guitar-hero-world-tour/477625 "2009-01-13T01:22:35Z")
I am running GH on a PS2, but I can’t figure out how to get a second band going in Career mode. Am I missing something? --- ## [Any recommendations for an organised crime themed strategy game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-an-organised-crime-themed-strategy-game/480930)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-an-organised-crime-themed-strategy-game/480930 "2009-01-12T21:02:08Z")
I know that there are games out there like Mafia,the GTA series and Saints Row that do organised crime as a sandbox/mission style game, but are there any games out there that let you manage and run an organised crime emp… --- ## [Nvidia Attempts to bring back 3d Gaming - is this the future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvidia-attempts-to-bring-back-3d-gaming-is-this-the-future/480385)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvidia-attempts-to-bring-back-3d-gaming-is-this-the-future/480385 "2009-01-12T19:27:39Z")
Nvidia is trying it’s hands at bringing 3d gaming into the mainstream (for PC’s at least, for now) with it’s 3d Vision Technology: http://www.gamespot.com/features/6202819/index.html?tag=topslot;thumb;2 It works well, a… --- ## [MMPORPG Cybering aka Don't Bug Me I'm Trying To Kill Stuff!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmporpg-cybering-aka-dont-bug-me-im-trying-to-kill-stuff/480568)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmporpg-cybering-aka-dont-bug-me-im-trying-to-kill-stuff/480568 "2009-01-12T18:54:03Z")
Okay - I admit it - my first online MMPORPG was The Sims Online. Granted, it doesn’t have much street cred these days and the continuous skilling and status-monitoring bordered on tedium, so it was inevitable that cyber… --- ## [NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-playoff-weekend/480433)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-playoff-weekend/480433 "2009-01-12T18:23:05Z")
I’ll be at the Panthers/Cardinals game Saturday night. I think it’ll be a decent game, even if Boldin doesn’t play. The Panthers needed the bye to get healthy, but they historically have not played that well after time o… --- ## [What games are you looking forward to in 2009?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-2009/480406)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-2009/480406 "2009-01-12T16:32:28Z")
What games are you 'dopers looking forward too this year? Any platform (though I’m most interested in PC or WII myself). -XT --- ## [Mafia: Evil Dead - DAY/NIGHT FOUR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-four/480155)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-four/480155 "2009-01-12T14:20:10Z")
INT THE DINING ROOM \*The group is gathered again around the dining room, waiting expectantly. At first, it seems there will be no pre-dawn visitor. Then the candles flicker and go out. SOUND OF WIND. Then: TWO KNOCKS. … --- ## [FedEx Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-bowl/480457)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-bowl/480457 "2009-01-12T13:10:04Z")
Hope the game is better than that ridiculous anthem. Go Sooners! --- ## [Can we rant about the idiots on public game servers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-rant-about-the-idiots-on-public-game-servers/476534)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-rant-about-the-idiots-on-public-game-servers/476534 "2009-01-12T02:19:09Z")
mods: It’s a rant about games. I don’t think I cursed enough for the pit, but meh. This post is inspired by an experience I just had on Left 4 Dead, but it applies to pretty much every online game I have ever played. T… --- ## [Are there any good WWI flight sims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-wwi-flight-sims/480504)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-wwi-flight-sims/480504 "2009-01-12T00:07:08Z")
The title says it all, are there any good sims out there for WWI era fighters (PC platform)? --- ## [Why does television and movies run 24 frames per sec, but games run at higher fps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-television-and-movies-run-24-frames-per-sec-but-games-run-at-higher-fps/480677)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-television-and-movies-run-24-frames-per-sec-but-games-run-at-higher-fps/480677 "2009-01-11T23:00:46Z")
Some games run as high as 60 frames per second, but we’re still not quite at film quality games. Television and movies run at 24 frame per sec, yet a lot of games would be considered sub par at that rate. What’s the di… --- ## [Checking out City of Heroes, any advice/tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checking-out-city-of-heroes-any-advice-tips/480458)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checking-out-city-of-heroes-any-advice-tips/480458 "2009-01-11T13:38:52Z")
I saw City of Heroes/City of Villians at the EB today for $20, and almost bought it. But I decided to see if there’s a free demo first, and if I like it, I’ll pick it up. So, anyone have useful advice or tips for me? … --- ## [Any Dopers Play Bridge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-play-bridge/480705)
**Author:** [@longPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longPath)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-play-bridge/480705 "2009-01-11T12:58:04Z")
Looking for ideas re: on-line play. I am a novice. Thanks --- ## [The Daily Feud: Golden Age SF Authors by Little Nemo \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-golden-age-sf-authors-by-little-nemo-game-over/479976)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-golden-age-sf-authors-by-little-nemo-game-over/479976 "2009-01-11T05:54:41Z")
Name works by Sci-Fi authors 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… --- ## [So: your video game crushes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-your-video-game-crushes/480485)
**Author:** [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-your-video-game-crushes/480485 "2009-01-11T00:32:53Z")
(Yes, I’m aware that a) this thread has probably been done and b) this is really not a new game. Deal with it. :wink: ) I just finished replaying Portal for the millionth time–no, it’s not what you’re thinking, don’t le… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=584) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=586)