# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=589 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 590 --- ## [Lions' losing streak--is it okay to be proud of setting a record?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lions-losing-streak-is-it-okay-to-be-proud-of-setting-a-record/478985)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2008, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lions-losing-streak-is-it-okay-to-be-proud-of-setting-a-record/478985 "2008-12-29T17:29:15Z")
let’s face it–watching a team set a new record is fun. And a perfect record is the best: reaching 100% is something to be proud of. So how many people are hoping they lose the final game? I’m talking about people who … --- ## [Does ESPN hurt baseball with their focus on just a few teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-espn-hurt-baseball-with-their-focus-on-just-a-few-teams/478540)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-espn-hurt-baseball-with-their-focus-on-just-a-few-teams/478540 "2008-12-29T16:21:14Z")
I know one reason I can’t stand the Yankees is because of ESPN’s constant coverage of them. Not only in their news coverage, but in their Sunday/Monday night baseball games. Almost every game has the Yankees, Red Sox, Cu… --- ## [My sudoku brain broke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sudoku-brain-broke/478866)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2008, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sudoku-brain-broke/478866 "2008-12-29T07:41:01Z")
Stuck on LA Times Sudoku page (no registration required), a 5-star puzzle from Friday December 26th. Link. Given numbers are in green; my inserts are in black. I always seem to get to this point and get stuck. There’… --- ## [Sports hero of the year!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-hero-of-the-year/479025)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2008, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-hero-of-the-year/479025 "2008-12-29T05:37:57Z")
Mike Singletary, eh? SF was losing, he took over, they started winning. And the team seems to like him. What more could you ask for. In fact, they’re so improved that some of the mojo seems to have oozed accross the bay … --- ## [The Burning Dog Inn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burning-dog-inn/442142)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 341\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burning-dog-inn/442142 "2008-12-29T02:54:22Z")
Welcome to the Burning Dog Inn, grab a bottle of Suntouched Special Reserve (I’m watching you, Riverheart :D) and make yourself at home. Here is the place major guild announcements will go, as well as important characte… --- ## [How do you name your CRPG characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-name-your-crpg-characters/478670)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-name-your-crpg-characters/478670 "2008-12-28T23:25:41Z")
For some inexplicable reason, my characters always end up with the name “Thongor”. Thongor the barbarian. Thongor the half-elf ranger. Thongor the vampire. Thongor the vault dweller. Thongor the Jedi. I keep tellin… --- ## [Special Feud: Christmas Specials by Zebra \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-feud-christmas-specials-by-zebra-game-over/478483)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-feud-christmas-specials-by-zebra-game-over/478483 "2008-12-28T20:11:30Z")
This is a feud about television Christmas specials. 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… --- ## [Quake 4 - Why should I like this game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quake-4-why-should-i-like-this-game/478634)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quake-4-why-should-i-like-this-game/478634 "2008-12-28T18:18:21Z")
I thought I got a deal when I saw Quake 4 at a flea market for $10. After playing it, I’m wondering what the bargain is. It’s tedious to play with boring graphics, boring weapons and a unimaginative story line. Am I m… --- ## [WoW E-mail Question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-e-mail-question/478687)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-e-mail-question/478687 "2008-12-28T12:59:07Z")
Can I get normal e-mail in my WoW mailbox? If so, what would I need to do in order to transfer from say, yahoo, to WoW? Thanks Q --- ## [Write in the Style of the Previous Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-in-the-style-of-the-previous-poster/478895)
**Author:** [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-in-the-style-of-the-previous-poster/478895 "2008-12-28T00:49:52Z")
I was running a search and ran across a thread with the same title from 2004, and it was a fun read, so I thought I would repost it to see what the people who have joined since then can bring to the table. Not being a ve… --- ## [Mafia: Evil Dead - DAY/NIGHT ONE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-one/477854)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-evil-dead-day-night-one/477854 "2008-12-27T18:30:46Z")
EXT THE EDGE OF THE CORNFIELD - DAWN OF DAY ONE Overhead shot of the group, 27 strong, seated in a circle at the edge of the cornfield. Close on a few nervous faces. Someone’s eyelid twitches. Everyone looks strained, s… --- ## [Christmas song trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-song-trivia/478546)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-song-trivia/478546 "2008-12-27T08:18:36Z")
Listening to Xmas radio lately some things have jumped out at me, and I think it would be fun to have a little trivia game about Christmas music. Answer these questions and/or add your own. Name a Christmas song that c… --- ## [Anyone know what's happened to the Chess Variants website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-whats-happened-to-the-chess-variants-website/478809)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-whats-happened-to-the-chess-variants-website/478809 "2008-12-27T03:33:58Z")
http://www.chessvariants.com/index/whatsnew.php They went down to change servers on the 22nd, saying they’d be back in a few hours. But they’re not back up yet. Anyone here heard anything around the chess-related inter… --- ## [NBA: December 2008.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-december-2008/475454)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-december-2008/475454 "2008-12-27T03:13:58Z")
Stephon Marbury please GO AWAY! I’m sick of hearing about you. I’m sick of seeing you. I wouldn’t take you on my team at minimum wage. Why don’t you go play for the Mavericks? You and Mark Cuban would make a good fit. W… --- ## [It's a good time to be a Boston sports fan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-good-time-to-be-a-boston-sports-fan/478415)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-good-time-to-be-a-boston-sports-fan/478415 "2008-12-27T03:05:25Z")
Even the Bruins are doing well this year. Yes, I’m gloating. :wink: --- ## [Goodman Games 'The End is Near' 3E d20 sale (pdf's)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodman-games-the-end-is-near-3e-d20-sale-pdfs/478797)
**Author:** [@Terrifel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terrifel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodman-games-the-end-is-near-3e-d20-sale-pdfs/478797 "2008-12-27T02:45:18Z")
Just thought I’d point this out here in case anyone is interested before the year ends. Goodman Games ‘The End is Near’ sale I have a couple of the ‘Complete Guides’ and they contain a fair amount of generally interes… --- ## [WoW v Everquest - What's the amazing difference supposed to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-v-everquest-whats-the-amazing-difference-supposed-to-be/478077)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-v-everquest-whats-the-amazing-difference-supposed-to-be/478077 "2008-12-26T22:37:14Z")
I played Everquest and Everquest II for years. When I went back to college to get my teaching license, I didn’t have time for Everquest any more, so I dropped playing it. Meanwhile, it seems like World of Warcraft has … --- ## [George Michael, Channel 4 Stop Playing Ball Together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-michael-channel-4-stop-playing-ball-together/478661)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-michael-channel-4-stop-playing-ball-together/478661 "2008-12-26T22:19:40Z")
Not a big deal to non-Redskins fans but this guy was pretty huge for a long time and still had excellent ratings. Times are changing. --- ## [Teixeira to Yanks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teixeira-to-yanks/478446)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teixeira-to-yanks/478446 "2008-12-26T21:28:02Z")
Who knew the Yankees had the money for a free agent? This is actually a bit of a surprise as most writers had him going to the Red Sox or Nationals. I’m glad the Yankees got him, but they are still pretty old in a number… --- ## [Best sport-related x-mas gift received](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sport-related-x-mas-gift-received/478731)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sport-related-x-mas-gift-received/478731 "2008-12-26T20:03:10Z")
I asked for, and received, a big bag of LONG golf tees. Woo-hoo! I am tee rich! Now I don’t have to schedule an early season round at one of the courses that offer free tees, where I fill my pockets like the cheap-ass… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Beer! by NDP \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-beer-by-ndp-game-over/478378)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-beer-by-ndp-game-over/478378 "2008-12-26T18:49:05Z")
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… --- ## [Tell me your MMORPG guild and/or party horror story.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-mmorpg-guild-and-or-party-horror-story/477947)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-mmorpg-guild-and-or-party-horror-story/477947 "2008-12-26T14:49:37Z")
One of my very first partying experiences in WoW was in the contaminated gnome city (the name escapes me at the moment). I was a druid, it was my first character and I was pretty ignorant in the ways of WoW. There I was… --- ## [Teaching kids to play Chess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-to-play-chess/477875)
**Author:** [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-to-play-chess/477875 "2008-12-26T14:35:32Z")
Any advice on teaching my 6-year-old daughter to play chess? Is six too young? She’s shown an interest in the board and pieces. She likes to name\* them and move them around - obviously she’s not ready for castling or en… --- ## [Chess - training game 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-2/478726)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-2/478726 "2008-12-26T14:25:28Z")
This is the second challenge game from this thread on how early could children learn chess. This time, I am taking on Jordan in a game. Twice in the game, he’s allowed to: take a move back ask me for advice ask what … --- ## [Help IDing old Arcade Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-iding-old-arcade-game/478696)
**Author:** [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-iding-old-arcade-game/478696 "2008-12-26T05:51:35Z")
This has been bugging me for a while. When I was a kid, in the late 80’s/early 90’s, I remember seeing an arcade game which was played from a top-down view and invovled up to 2 players(on a spilt screen). They were runni… --- ## [Why aren't all games designed to run in borderless windowed mode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-all-games-designed-to-run-in-borderless-windowed-mode/478289)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2008, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-all-games-designed-to-run-in-borderless-windowed-mode/478289 "2008-12-25T17:37:27Z")
Most full screen PC games like first person shooters run in full screen mode - the graphics engine completely takes over the screen. If you alt tab, you can get in and out of the game, but this often takes a long time an… --- ## [Recommend Some Wii Games for Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-wii-games-for-me/478335)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2008, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-wii-games-for-me/478335 "2008-12-25T06:25:06Z")
I’m buying myself a Wii (and Guitar Hero) with my fantasy football winnings. Since I’ve never owned a Nintendo product in my life, I’m not at all interested in the Zelda or Mario Brothers franchise. I like to play what… --- ## [Weekend Feud: Ohio Feud by Elendil's Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-ohio-feud-by-elendils-heir/478138)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-ohio-feud-by-elendils-heir/478138 "2008-12-25T05:45:08Z")
Questions about Ohio. 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 d… --- ## [Last Minute Xmas Shopping help needed, pronto!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-xmas-shopping-help-needed-pronto/478590)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-xmas-shopping-help-needed-pronto/478590 "2008-12-24T23:56:00Z")
I’m trying to track down a handheld video poker game. One of those simple LCD versions that are like $10. Don’t care if it’s a 5-in-1 game or not, just that it has draw poker. I want to put together this little stocking … --- ## [NFL Week 16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/478064)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/478064 "2008-12-24T23:03:08Z")
Great weekend ahead. Baltimore-Dallas tonight: This is a tough one to call, but I’m rooting for Baltimore. As a Giants/Panthers fan, Dallas scares the hell out of me in the playoffs. Pittsburgh-Tennessee: I think the S… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=588) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=590)