# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=590 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 591 --- ## [Good game, lousy endgame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-game-lousy-endgame/477938)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-game-lousy-endgame/477938 "2008-12-24T18:39:59Z")
So I just wrapped up Beyond Divinity (yeah, I’m a few years behind on my gaming). It’s a pretty good action RPG with a decent plotline, but the end was a real disappointment. The events leading up to the end were unexcit… --- ## [Help me choose a Premiership side to support](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-premiership-side-to-support/477882)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-premiership-side-to-support/477882 "2008-12-24T14:45:21Z")
I love Premiership football, but I don’t have a team that I support exclusively. Being in the US, I only get a four or five games a week on cable (not that I have time to watch all of them). I don’t want to support the … --- ## [Woo! I'm the 587th best Rock Band 2 player in the World!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woo-im-the-587th-best-rock-band-2-player-in-the-world/478533)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woo-im-the-587th-best-rock-band-2-player-in-the-world/478533 "2008-12-24T11:55:09Z")
Okay, Rock Band 2 for the Wii. And at least guitar soloist. And no one’s really playing since it was released a few days ago and the registration servers haven’t been working properly. And all of the people up that hi… --- ## [Stormwind City and LOST!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormwind-city-and-lost/478513)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormwind-city-and-lost/478513 "2008-12-24T07:47:23Z")
I am trying to find Elmore Grimwald. He has a weaponshop in the Dwarven District (northeast), and I have asked for help in their chat, but no one answers me. Can someone just give me a landmark, please? Thanks Quasi --- ## [NFL scenerios](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-scenerios/478417)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-scenerios/478417 "2008-12-24T03:03:53Z")
Can the dolphins get into the playoffs without beating the jets? What happens if they tie the jets and the patriots lose? What happens if the jets beat them and the patriots and the ravens lose? Or is the ravens, patr… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Movie Catchphrases by Elendil's Heir \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-movie-catchphrases-by-elendils-heir-game-over/477693)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-movie-catchphrases-by-elendils-heir-game-over/477693 "2008-12-23T23:32:16Z")
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… --- ## [Guys on the sidelines with an "X" or "K" on their vests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-on-the-sidelines-with-an-x-or-k-on-their-vests/478360)
**Author:** [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-on-the-sidelines-with-an-x-or-k-on-their-vests/478360 "2008-12-23T23:14:52Z")
During football (US) games, I see people on the sidelines wearing vests with the letter “K” or “X” on them. Sometimes they are holding footballs. What are they there for? Are there others that I am missing? --- ## [Another newbie WoW question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-newbie-wow-question/477161)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-newbie-wow-question/477161 "2008-12-23T14:15:34Z")
I am working on levelling my hunter today and he has a polar bear companion/pet. I have thought about getting a different pet, but do I have to abandon the polar bear first? (I know he’s just a computer sprite, but it ki… --- ## [Warning: Football-Like Substance Found!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-football-like-substance-found/462617)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-football-like-substance-found/462617 "2008-12-23T14:02:02Z")
Hi. I’m a Lions fan. I hate football right now. Right now, bat attention is better than no attention. Please, pile on and make fun of the Lions. Point out every glaring inefficiency. We made a rookie quarterback lo… --- ## [Is there another MMO as unrestriced as Eve Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-another-mmo-as-unrestriced-as-eve-online/478395)
**Author:** [@Vox\_Imperatoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vox_Imperatoris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-another-mmo-as-unrestriced-as-eve-online/478395 "2008-12-23T14:01:08Z")
My problem with the vast majority of MMOs is that there is almost no real freedom to them. For example, you try to attack a fellow player, and the game just doesn’t let you take a swing, with no attempt at explanation. A… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football Auction League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-auction-league/459836)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-auction-league/459836 "2008-12-23T13:47:40Z")
Year 2. Last year’s thread. This league will be recruiting. Last year we ran with 8 people but I see no reason we can’t bump it up to 12. You absolutely must make the draft, though - there’s no autodraft in an auction … --- ## [One Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hen/478389)
**Author:** [@phi2dao](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phi2dao)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hen/478389 "2008-12-23T01:59:50Z")
One Hen --- ## [The Daily Feud: Regional Colloquialisms by MsWhatsit \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-regional-colloquialisms-by-mswhatsit-game-over/478009)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-regional-colloquialisms-by-mswhatsit-game-over/478009 "2008-12-23T01:15:22Z")
What do you call it in your neck of the woods? 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 rese… --- ## [WoW Accessories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-accessories/478364)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-accessories/478364 "2008-12-23T00:18:09Z")
Such as that Wrath of The Lich King keyboard overlay and that special gaming mouse? Since I am still at a very low level 11 with my highest-ranking toon, is that overlay going to help me? (Besides that damn thing is VER… --- ## [Ketchup Kontest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-kontest/478244)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-kontest/478244 "2008-12-22T20:48:36Z")
While contemplating a bottle of Heinz catchup I noted the label read: MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPER In the past they have printed other witty comments such as: GOES GREAT WITH FOOD They are having a contest. Eight words or … --- ## [Arena football cancels the 2009 season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arena-football-cancels-the-2009-season/477347)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arena-football-cancels-the-2009-season/477347 "2008-12-22T20:28:28Z")
Do you care? I’ll miss it. I enjoy watching arena ball on tv sometimes as a change of pace. It made a nice change of pace in that period between the Super Bowl and baseball. Not sure if this means anything for the large… --- ## [Hockey fights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-fights/477584)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-fights/477584 "2008-12-22T18:25:36Z")
Why do hockey players fight so much? They even have a special place called a penalty box. They rarely have fights in football, and all they do in those rare cases is throw you out of the game. Same in baseball, where fig… --- ## [NFC East 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2008/461891)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 413\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2008/461891 "2008-12-22T13:48:14Z")
For discussion of all things NFC East this season. I’ll start by taking a look at the Giants and some things I disagree with the pundits about. First is Derrick Ward, who seems to be the forgotten man. Everyone talks ab… --- ## [Today was one of those good days in Declans gaming world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-was-one-of-those-good-days-in-declans-gaming-world/478172)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-was-one-of-those-good-days-in-declans-gaming-world/478172 "2008-12-22T04:07:56Z")
Basically i am a cheap bastard at heart and dont like paying a lot for things that I can get for less. My XBOX 360 is an example of this. I call it the frankenbox because the parts for it came from 4 separate 360’s. Whe… --- ## [Identify the historical speaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-historical-speaker/478015)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-historical-speaker/478015 "2008-12-22T01:48:12Z")
If he didn’t say it, he should have. For example: “Hurry! The Indians might get away!” -George Armstrong Custer. To begin: “I’m going to tell the Empress, Felix! I’m going to tell the Empress!” --- ## [Yume Nikki?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yume-nikki/478249)
**Author:** [@Akaadji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaadji)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yume-nikki/478249 "2008-12-22T01:08:04Z")
I figure that with a board this size, some of you guys have to have given this game a try. What did you think? I loved the idea the first time I played it but didn’t really enjoy myself too much while actually playing i… --- ## [SDMB All-Pro Fantasy Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football/459835)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football/459835 "2008-12-21T21:22:43Z")
Year 3. So far we have 11/12 participants from last year returning. Chitwood is the only one who hasn’t. I sent him an e-mail in case he never got the renewal one from yahoo and I’ll give him a few days to sign up. If h… --- ## [Favorite Youtube Sports Highlghts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-youtube-sports-highlghts/474797)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-youtube-sports-highlghts/474797 "2008-12-21T20:59:25Z")
Youtube is really cool. I like it especially for some of the sports highlights that can be found there. Here are two awesome \*\*Tennis \*\*points: Federer vs. Hewitt Rally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tZhQi8aDcg Nada… --- ## [Non-Halo/Bioshock 360 game recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-halo-bioshock-360-game-recommendations/477727)
**Author:** [@Akaadji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaadji)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-halo-bioshock-360-game-recommendations/477727 "2008-12-21T18:06:53Z")
This year’s family Christmas gift is a 360, so I’m looking for some suggestions of good games, as I haven’t followed the 360 very much. Already picked up Bioshock after hearing good things, but in general I’m not the big… --- ## ["Lies, lies, lies!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-lies-lies/477979)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lies-lies-lies/477979 "2008-12-21T15:45:25Z")
Loosely based on this thread: Each player names three people (or characters, not necessarily human), real or fictional, dead or alive. The next player has to say what all three people have in common: \*But it has to be a … --- ## [Gaming Computer Help, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-computer-help-please/477944)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-computer-help-please/477944 "2008-12-21T02:34:23Z")
I am looking at buying this guy: TigerDirect Sunset Would y’all look at the specs for me and tell me what you think? Right now I have a Dell Dim 3 K, and it’s done about all it can do for me. In advising me, could you… --- ## [What's the difference between a MMORPG and a MUD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-mmorpg-and-a-mud/478102)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-mmorpg-and-a-mud/478102 "2008-12-20T20:19:04Z")
Other than the older MUDs where usually text based rather than having real-time graphics? --- ## [Tetris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tetris/478027)
**Author:** [@ThePylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThePylon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tetris/478027 "2008-12-20T13:21:37Z")
Simple, fun, but - how do I get “the” Tetris for my PC?!?!?! Tetris.com - by the creators of Tetris, offers an online version - I want an offline one. All the other options are to some derivations on other sites… Help… --- ## [US/Canadian football hybrid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-canadian-football-hybrid/476843)
**Author:** [@mrpayday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrpayday)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-canadian-football-hybrid/476843 "2008-12-20T08:17:22Z")
I’m watching the Australia/Ireland mutant Frankenfootball game now and I’m wondering if there has ever been a football game between US and Canada or US champions v Canadian champions? Under some sort of hybrid rules I su… --- ## [Recommend free casual games for my laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-free-casual-games-for-my-laptop/477977)
**Author:** [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-free-casual-games-for-my-laptop/477977 "2008-12-20T04:52:17Z")
I have a new laptop that I’d like to put a few free casual games on. Right now, my primary free casual games come from Big Fish Games, and I really like the adventure/mystery ones best. The laptop is a good rig, but it’s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=589) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=591)