# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=586 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 587 --- ## [Clemens, McGwire, Bonds, etc. should go in the HOF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clemens-mcgwire-bonds-etc-should-go-in-the-hof/480649)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clemens-mcgwire-bonds-etc-should-go-in-the-hof/480649 "2009-01-10T14:53:11Z")
They’re about to announce the new inductees to Cooperstown for '09, so I thought this was topical again. The players mentioned in the title and the other usual suspects belong in the HOF because they were the best of th… --- ## [Let's modernize jousting!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-modernize-jousting/480361)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-modernize-jousting/480361 "2009-01-10T12:22:17Z")
Jousting is an event that has fallen completely out of fashion. It may have been because the dudes in heavy armor didn’t score enough chicks or because they decided they needed to breath in addition to being pretty well … --- ## [The Daily Feud: Stuff You Hate! by jali \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-stuff-you-hate-by-jali-game-over/480459)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-stuff-you-hate-by-jali-game-over/480459 "2009-01-10T04:01:33Z")
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… --- ## [MSN games: Luxor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msn-games-luxor/480621)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msn-games-luxor/480621 "2009-01-10T01:54:45Z")
My newest addiction: LUXOR High score 1,574,300 at level 4-3. --- ## [Which of these four statements is a lie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-four-statements-is-a-lie/480587)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-four-statements-is-a-lie/480587 "2009-01-10T00:31:16Z")
In which poster A lists three true statements and one lie, in no particular order. Poster B then guesses which of the statements is the untrue, and then lists three truths and one lie of his/her own for the next poster … --- ## [Persona 3: Confusing as hell? Any fans want to help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persona-3-confusing-as-hell-any-fans-want-to-help/478115)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persona-3-confusing-as-hell-any-fans-want-to-help/478115 "2009-01-09T20:06:04Z")
I just got Persona 3(FES) and have started playing it. I’m a pretty avid RPG fan, especially games like Final Fantasy and the like. It seems like a good game and I like the feel of it, but I have a problem. I am findin… --- ## [What will I do until golf season!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-i-do-until-golf-season/478307)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-i-do-until-golf-season/478307 "2009-01-09T19:08:16Z")
Well, Veej won the Chevron, the final event on the 2008 golf calendar. What on earth will I do to pass the time until the 2009 PGA season begins?! --- ## [Pietersen resigns as England Captain.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pietersen-resigns-as-england-captain/480210)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pietersen-resigns-as-england-captain/480210 "2009-01-09T17:24:14Z")
Just a few months into the role. I hope it not a return to the 80’s for England. --- ## [Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banjo-kazooie-nuts-bolts/480064)
**Author:** [@TastesLikeBurning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TastesLikeBurning)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banjo-kazooie-nuts-bolts/480064 "2009-01-09T14:20:20Z")
After playing GTAIV, Saints Row 2, and numerous other shooting, beating, stabbing and blowing shit up games, I decided I needed a change and picked up a copy of Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts after reading some good reviews. … --- ## [Rock Band Guitar Hero Wii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-guitar-hero-wii/480461)
**Author:** [@shelbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shelbo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-guitar-hero-wii/480461 "2009-01-09T09:15:04Z")
Quick question - can you use the Rock Band guitar, microphone, and drums when playing the new Guitar Hero World Tour game (on the Wii)? --- ## [The Daily Feud: Giant Monster Attack! by ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-giant-monster-attack-by-chockfullofheadygoodness-game-over/480251)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-giant-monster-attack-by-chockfullofheadygoodness-game-over/480251 "2009-01-09T06:24:10Z")
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… --- ## [Dreams inspired by computer games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-inspired-by-computer-games/480476)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-inspired-by-computer-games/480476 "2009-01-09T03:20:27Z")
This thread inspired by this post by Cuckoorex in the Fallout 3 thread, and by the fact I have had at least two dreams that are loosely reminiscent of this game. Dream 1 I am in a position of vulnerability trapped in a … --- ## [So... does Fallout 3's ending suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-does-fallout-3s-ending-suck/479275)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-does-fallout-3s-ending-suck/479275 "2009-01-09T02:24:10Z")
Srsly. This is what I heard happens: Now, it might be a good game, but this just means that Bethesda, as always, sucks no matter how good their games are. --- ## [Point spreads and average victory margins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/point-spreads-and-average-victory-margins/480466)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/point-spreads-and-average-victory-margins/480466 "2009-01-09T02:10:48Z")
How possible is it to game point spreads, specifically with respect to the average margins of victory that football games typically see? An illustration: say I note that a team, say the Smeagols, are underdogs to the Dw… --- ## [Gaming and LCD TVs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-and-lcd-tvs/480246)
**Author:** [@Pazu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pazu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-and-lcd-tvs/480246 "2009-01-09T01:23:48Z")
So I got (myself) a new 46" Samsung LCD HDTV for Christmas. This is a significant upgrade from my 12-year-old 20" Sony Trinitron. I also just got my Wii back from the repair shop (darn graphics card). I decided to tes… --- ## [L4D Mutliplayer Advice - Dos and Don'ts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l4d-mutliplayer-advice-dos-and-donts/480417)
**Author:** [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l4d-mutliplayer-advice-dos-and-donts/480417 "2009-01-08T21:46:44Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before. I did a search, but the search function done blown up with a memory error when I tried. So I’ve been playing a little versus split-screen to familiarize myself with playing as The I… --- ## [(NWN2:SoZ) If you are nostalgic for the old Gold box games...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwn2-soz-if-you-are-nostalgic-for-the-old-gold-box-games/474259)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwn2-soz-if-you-are-nostalgic-for-the-old-gold-box-games/474259 "2009-01-08T19:49:32Z")
Then you have to try the new expansion pack for Neverwinter Nights 2: NWN2: Storm Of Zehir. I shed a tear or two recalling the great oldschool computer RPG’s like pools of radiance, curse of the zure bonds, and a lot of… --- ## [A minor pet-peeve about computer games - NPCs with 'knowledge' of your actions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-minor-pet-peeve-about-computer-games-npcs-with-knowledge-of-your-actions/480139)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-minor-pet-peeve-about-computer-games-npcs-with-knowledge-of-your-actions/480139 "2009-01-08T18:23:08Z")
It bugs me when game designers seem to have programmed NPCs (That’s 'Non Player Characters) with knowledge of what you’re doing. One example is in Far Cry 2. The aiming reticle acts like a sheep dog, herding the NPCs… --- ## [Testing for interest in a jousting game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-for-interest-in-a-jousting-game/479995)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-for-interest-in-a-jousting-game/479995 "2009-01-08T17:45:52Z")
I’ve brought this up before in a couple of other threads, but didn’t get a real sense of a level of interest. I’m thinking of running a jousting tournament. It will be based on the FRPG Harn, using the HarnMaster 3rd ed… --- ## [Ugh, the Buckeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-the-buckeyes/480047)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-the-buckeyes/480047 "2009-01-08T17:45:11Z")
You know, I’m starting to think that it’s bad coaching, and not a lack of team speed, that is killing them as of late. You’re up by 4, you’re facing arguably the best QB in college football, you KNOW they have to get in… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Disco! by ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-disco-by-chockfullofheadygoodness-game-over/479784)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-disco-by-chockfullofheadygoodness-game-over/479784 "2009-01-08T02:47:27Z")
Questions about… disco music! 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, … --- ## [What XBOX 360 wireless adapter should I use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-xbox-360-wireless-adapter-should-i-use/480252)
**Author:** [@WorkInProgress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WorkInProgress)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-xbox-360-wireless-adapter-should-i-use/480252 "2009-01-08T00:27:56Z")
I was told by a local video game store owner that I should use the Linksys XBOX 360 wireless adapter as opposed to the Microsoft adapter. Does anyone have experience with a Linksys adapter on the 360? Are there any con… --- ## [Old Games Help: Neverwinter Nights, Sid Meir's Pirates, CIV4 help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-games-help-neverwinter-nights-sid-meirs-pirates-civ4-help/479975)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-games-help-neverwinter-nights-sid-meirs-pirates-civ4-help/479975 "2009-01-07T20:58:45Z")
In NWN, I picked up Diamond edition. Is kinda fun running through Shadows of Undrentide, though not great. But I’ve been getting my butt kicked. I played around with a Cleric 4/Bard1/Red Dragon Disciple, and I am being c… --- ## [What's the whole deal with PSP homebrew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-whole-deal-with-psp-homebrew/480266)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-whole-deal-with-psp-homebrew/480266 "2009-01-07T19:36:27Z")
I have a PSP Slim and I keep hearing people talk about homebrew on it. What’s the deal with that? Compared to other homebrew stuff, all of the word on the internet seems to be conflicted and outdated. Is there a particul… --- ## [Bioshock or Dead Space or ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-or-dead-space-or/473666)
**Author:** [@rexnervous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rexnervous)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-or-dead-space-or/473666 "2009-01-07T17:52:46Z")
Have some time off for the holidays so thought I’d invest in a video game. Want something atmospheric and immersive but that won’t take too much brainpower (puzzles I like, but having to think thru real-time strategy - … --- ## [Expalin "Sambo Fighting" To Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expalin-sambo-fighting-to-me/480109)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expalin-sambo-fighting-to-me/480109 "2009-01-07T17:28:56Z")
Someone sent me a video of Fedor E. in a “sambo fighting” match. Googling produces lots of match videos but no definition. It’s obviously some variant of MMA, but outside a ring proper. Any link to a definition/rules/… --- ## [NFL Wild Card Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wild-card-weekend/479077)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wild-card-weekend/479077 "2009-01-07T16:52:20Z")
The start of the playoffs is a bittersweet time. We’ve a month of excellent football drama to look forward to, but we’re on the verge of losing football from our lives for eight months – just 11 games left. Anyway, fun… --- ## [Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-6-vegas-2-pc/480209)
**Author:** [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-6-vegas-2-pc/480209 "2009-01-07T09:47:55Z")
A few of my friends and I grabbed this game while it was on sale via Steam. We bought it strictly for the co-op and have not been disappointed. Unfortunately our schedules don’t match up more than once every 10 days or… --- ## [IIHF (Juniour Hockey) Tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iihf-juniour-hockey-tournament/479780)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iihf-juniour-hockey-tournament/479780 "2009-01-07T07:08:03Z")
Holy fucking crap. Canada scored with 5 seconds left in the game tonight against Russia, and then went on to beat them in a shoot-out. The game on New Year’s Eve against the US was also a nail-biter. This has been som… --- ## [Is there any way to get Warcraft II to play on vista?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-warcraft-ii-to-play-on-vista/480072)
**Author:** [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-warcraft-ii-to-play-on-vista/480072 "2009-01-07T05:51:46Z")
I’ve googled it, “warcraft II, vista” and all I get is some technical jargan and a general “uh, no… unless you’ve got a PHD in computer science.” Yay for vista. I loved that game and I think its pretty lame that a simp… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=585) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=587)