# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=587 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 588 --- ## [Why don't all sports managers/coaches wear suits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-all-sports-managers-coaches-wear-suits/479965)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-all-sports-managers-coaches-wear-suits/479965 "2009-01-07T05:24:41Z")
All (european style) football managers/coaches who want to be taken seriously wear a suit, or at least slacks and a shirt (two examples out of many, many more). As do most of them in hockey. And I think (from my limited… --- ## [Will Alaska or Hawaii ever get an NFL or MLB team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-alaska-or-hawaii-ever-get-an-nfl-or-mlb-team/480014)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-alaska-or-hawaii-ever-get-an-nfl-or-mlb-team/480014 "2009-01-07T03:19:22Z")
If not, why not? Has a city in either state ever tried to get an expansion team for NFL or MLB? --- ## [Mafia: Evil Dead - DAY/NIGHT THREE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-three/479484)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-three/479484 "2009-01-07T00:13:37Z")
INT THE CABIN DINING ROOM \*The students are gathered about the surprisingly long dining table. They look from one to another with great suspicion. They poke nervously at their meals. Suddenly, a strange wind blows in fr… --- ## [Fantastic Contraption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-contraption/480054)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-contraption/480054 "2009-01-06T06:04:40Z")
Anyone try thisgame yet? I’ve beaten all the levels, so now I’m trying to go back and do it a harder way. Great fun! --- ## [Let's play a role-playing game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-a-role-playing-game/454323)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 1331\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-a-role-playing-game/454323 "2009-01-06T04:35:13Z")
I know that there are other DnD games going on, but I’ve been itching to try out an idea I’ve had for years. It’s rather… “experimental”, but I think it could be fun. There is no need to learn the game mechanics, as I w… --- ## [Not a Gamer Chick, but OMG that was FUN! (WoW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-gamer-chick-but-omg-that-was-fun-wow/479849)
**Author:** [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-gamer-chick-but-omg-that-was-fun-wow/479849 "2009-01-06T01:28:02Z")
Background: I have never been a “gamer”. I played Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. on my brother’s NES. I gave the N64 a shot, but eventually just fell away from it. For a brief period of my life, I seriously lo… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2008/428439)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 1374\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2008/428439 "2009-01-06T00:49:57Z")
Here we go for 2008. The rules are exactly as before, but please note my request at the bottom of the post that you submit your list in a specific format. The Rules: You pick 13 celebrities (that’s thirteen, not ten… --- ## [NFL Week 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/478984)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/478984 "2009-01-05T19:43:56Z")
Crennel is a coward through and through. 4 and 2 from the Pittsburg 35 and he tried to set a record setting field goal in that shithole. What do have to lose at this point? --- ## [Can anybody help me fake some football basics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-help-me-fake-some-football-basics/479086)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-help-me-fake-some-football-basics/479086 "2009-01-05T19:07:52Z")
For work reasons, I am going to have to attend a pro football game this weekend: the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Minnesota…um, well, I don’t actually know the name of the team from Minnesota.\* That’s part of the reas… --- ## [Jigsaw Puzzle fans--what brands of puzzles do you like the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle-fans-what-brands-of-puzzles-do-you-like-the-best/479950)
**Author:** [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle-fans-what-brands-of-puzzles-do-you-like-the-best/479950 "2009-01-05T18:57:10Z")
I mentioned to my husband recently that I used to like doing jigsaws, thought I haven’t done any in years. He decided it would be fun to do a really tough one together, so he bought me a beautiful 5000-piece puzzle of t… --- ## [My new idea for an FPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-idea-for-an-fps/479855)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-idea-for-an-fps/479855 "2009-01-05T17:42:30Z")
Y’know, I’ve heard of people looking towards similar things, but as far as I know, it just never quite happened. What about an FPS San Andreas style. Yeah, c’mon, I know you played GTA3. If you haven’t, you should. But… --- ## [WoW players: Vehicle macro help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-players-vehicle-macro-help/479476)
**Author:** [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-players-vehicle-macro-help/479476 "2009-01-05T16:20:26Z")
So my tailor is not happy with the flying carpet. Sure, it’s green, and it flies, and it’s got those little dangly lanterns at the corners, but it’s got a couple things going wrong with it, on account of it’s a vehicle, … --- ## [Wii: Dance Dance Revolution The Hottest Party 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-dance-dance-revolution-the-hottest-party-2/479908)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-dance-dance-revolution-the-hottest-party-2/479908 "2009-01-05T16:15:43Z")
I just got this the day before yesterday, and holy crap I didn’t know DDR was this fun! And quite a workout too, I must say. I know it’s basically simon says with a floor pad, but there’s just something about hitting th… --- ## [What's the most Kick-Ass game for the Wii system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-kick-ass-game-for-the-wii-system/479277)
**Author:** [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-kick-ass-game-for-the-wii-system/479277 "2009-01-05T06:08:03Z")
Having recently acquired a Wii system and being a fan of the Half-Life PC games, Need for Speed, and a few others,… I would like to know what you think is the best game you’ve played so far on the Wii. Could be anything… --- ## [College Bowl Games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-bowl-games/478507)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-bowl-games/478507 "2009-01-05T05:12:27Z")
I’m off to a bad start. 2-4. I was bored the other day and before the first game started, took my sheet and made my picks. Not who “I wanted to win”, but who I thought would win. Not doing so well so far. Hell, one of m… --- ## [How do you bet on who will win the Super Bowl...in August?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-bet-on-who-will-win-the-super-bowl-in-august/479390)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-bet-on-who-will-win-the-super-bowl-in-august/479390 "2009-01-05T01:49:34Z")
Every year I hear about people who bet on a team to win the Super Bowl before the NFL regular season even starts. How do you do this? Just walk up to a sports book in a Las Vegas casino and say you’d like to bet $100 tha… --- ## [The Daily Feud: The More Manly Lawn & Garden Feud by 42fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-more-manly-lawn-garden-feud-by-42fish/479513)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-more-manly-lawn-garden-feud-by-42fish/479513 "2009-01-04T19:57:43Z")
Manly Lawn & Garden questions 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, … --- ## [Roleplaying: Merrie England - the game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roleplaying-merrie-england-the-game/462757)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roleplaying-merrie-england-the-game/462757 "2009-01-04T16:26:09Z")
This is to announce a restart of my roleplaying game, set in Merrie England. (Please leave this thread for the players and DM only. Here is the setup thread for spectators and other posts about the game.) Our adventure… --- ## [How do I play Jagged Alliance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-play-jagged-alliance/479766)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-play-jagged-alliance/479766 "2009-01-04T13:05:50Z")
I picked this up a while back on STEAM, but I have no idea what I’m doing. The total lack of any instructions does not help. I’m pretty sure I don’t know what all the controls do. Basically, what are the controls and how… --- ## [Special Feud: Happy New Year by notfrommensa \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-feud-happy-new-year-by-notfrommensa-game-over/479307)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-feud-happy-new-year-by-notfrommensa-game-over/479307 "2009-01-04T04:45:09Z")
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… --- ## [How do you get non gamers into gaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-non-gamers-into-gaming/479590)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-non-gamers-into-gaming/479590 "2009-01-04T02:07:18Z")
I’m trying to get my SO into gaming and have met with very limited success and so I was wondering what you guys have done to get friends or SO’s who are not into gaming to start fragging mobs on Halo or Left 4 Dead? My … --- ## [Has anyone played "Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-hired-guns-the-jagged-edge/479765)
**Author:** [@Jettboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jettboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-hired-guns-the-jagged-edge/479765 "2009-01-04T01:25:13Z")
I loved the original “Jagged Alliance” and it’s sequels, but no tactical, squad-based, turn-based combat game has even come close in recent years. “Silent Storm” was almost there but…ehhh. As I understand it, “Hired Gun… --- ## [See if you can beat this game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-if-you-can-beat-this-game/479454)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-if-you-can-beat-this-game/479454 "2009-01-04T00:22:38Z")
The premise is simple. Just click in the areas that get highlighted (when they highlight, that is). Use good reflexes and timing and see how far you can get. I have yet to beat this game…although I have gotten pretty da… --- ## [Minnows and banana peels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnows-and-banana-peels/479708)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnows-and-banana-peels/479708 "2009-01-03T19:34:19Z")
Is anyone else enjoying today’s edition of Big Boys slip up on peels and get eaten by minnows?? :smiley: Of course, Stoke ain’t exactly the best big boys around right now, but down they go to the assault of the little … --- ## [Hey Buddy, Can You Spare a Buy-In?......SDMB Poker, 1st Qtr. 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-buy-in-sdmb-poker-1st-qtr-2009/479626)
**Author:** [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-buy-in-sdmb-poker-1st-qtr-2009/479626 "2009-01-03T18:53:54Z")
These are rough times, my friend. Economic Crisis. Lay-offs and shut-downs. An impending changing of the guard. Oh, and the occasional panhandler looking for some change on the corner of “Poker Ave” and “Buy-In Stree… --- ## [My Gaming Headset is kaput, recommend me one!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gaming-headset-is-kaput-recommend-me-one/479714)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gaming-headset-is-kaput-recommend-me-one/479714 "2009-01-03T17:28:10Z")
My 5.1 headset just died on me. They were pretty great while they lasted, unfortunately I don’t know what brand they were. Anyone have any recommendations for a 5.1 surround gaming headset with mic? --- ## [Marbury to Boston?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marbury-to-boston/479664)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marbury-to-boston/479664 "2009-01-03T17:10:46Z")
I’m no great follower of Basketball. But I remember the early days when Garnett and Marbury both played for the Timberwolves. Marbury left because he wanted to be the top dog and wasn’t going to be as long as Garnett w… --- ## [Cowboys. Who is to blame? And the fix.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboys-who-is-to-blame-and-the-fix/479018)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboys-who-is-to-blame-and-the-fix/479018 "2009-01-03T06:16:44Z")
I am gonna say the head coach. The Fix Bill Cowher. And speedy removal of Pac Man. --- ## [Fallout 3: How do I stay alive for the first 10 minutes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-how-do-i-stay-alive-for-the-first-10-minutes/479221)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-how-do-i-stay-alive-for-the-first-10-minutes/479221 "2009-01-03T01:16:13Z")
I know there’s another F3 thread but it’s way over my head. I started the game (hey, Liam Neeson!) and managed to get out of Vault 101 alive. The outside world! Awesome! I walked around for about two minutes and was … --- ## [Suspending the game (Oslo's 4th quarter poker bailout plan)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspending-the-game-oslos-4th-quarter-poker-bailout-plan/466112)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspending-the-game-oslos-4th-quarter-poker-bailout-plan/466112 "2009-01-02T21:31:54Z")
It’s been a good run, but the country needs me. Last time we looked, Oslo was on the verge of collapse. We must come up with a bailout plan now, before it’s too late. Forget about it. We don’t stop the game for anyone. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=586) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=588)