# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=597 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 598 --- ## [Urgent! Black Friday gaming laptops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-black-friday-gaming-laptops/474480)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-black-friday-gaming-laptops/474480 "2008-11-26T20:47:20Z")
Need a good really low-budget laptop that will play most games. Have been told by a friend that his $500 laptop w/ integrated graphics plays all games, including Fable, Fallout 3, and BioShock. I need opinions on these t… --- ## [The Daily Feud: "Punk/New Wave" Music by want2know \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-punk-new-wave-music-by-want2know-game-over/474336)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-punk-new-wave-music-by-want2know-game-over/474336 "2008-11-26T16:35:32Z")
The title says what it’s about! 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… --- ## [Chess Question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question/473271)
**Author:** [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question/473271 "2008-11-26T15:36:08Z")
I don’t want any advice on which piece to move because that would obviously be cheating, but can black win from the position seen here? I ask because, if there is no chance of winning I may as well resign and let my oppo… --- ## [What are some good Wii games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-wii-games/473523)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-wii-games/473523 "2008-11-26T13:45:44Z")
I was able to score a Wii a week ago. So far it’s been ok, but with two kids it’s kind of hard to play much. Target had a huge buy 2 get 1 free deal, they were pretty much wiped out, but I was still able to pick up Tig… --- ## [Need \*basic\* help for Fallout 3--NO SPOILERS PLEASE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-basic-help-for-fallout-3-no-spoilers-please/474187)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-basic-help-for-fallout-3-no-spoilers-please/474187 "2008-11-25T21:52:46Z")
I just started playing Fallout 3. I am enjoying the game, but I am puzzled by a few things. I bought it via download, so maybe there is a little booklet included with the DVD version that I don’t have. (I am not a big … --- ## [Key Binding in WoW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/key-binding-in-wow/471944)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/key-binding-in-wow/471944 "2008-11-25T20:18:03Z")
Can someone help me do this, please? I am having a tough time following the instructions as they are on the site. If you could just give me a step-by-step “Here, Doofus” kinda help, I would appreciate it very much! I th… --- ## [Baseball Strategy Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-strategy-question/473745)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-strategy-question/473745 "2008-11-25T20:16:11Z")
It seems to me that the roles of pitchers have gotten to be much more specialized, i.e. starter, middle reliever and a closer who almost always comes into the ninth inning only. But here is my question, why are they not… --- ## [The SD on Bingo Casinos / Class II Slot machines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sd-on-bingo-casinos-class-ii-slot-machines/474455)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sd-on-bingo-casinos-class-ii-slot-machines/474455 "2008-11-25T20:06:52Z")
I live in metro Atlanta. This limits the options for day trips to casinos. Dramatically. After going to Harrah’s Cherokee in Cherokee NC a handful of times I am left looking for another option for Casino action close t… --- ## [sudoku - help I'm stuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudoku-help-im-stuck/474105)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudoku-help-im-stuck/474105 "2008-11-25T14:34:03Z")
My logic fails me. I’m working on 3 separate “difficult” Sudokus and after staring at them for hours (literally), I’m at an impasse. I’m hoping shaper minds can assist me, not in solving the puzzles (I can look up the … --- ## [Weekend Feud: Kid's Stuff by bmoak \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-kids-stuff-by-bmoak-game-over/473951)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-kids-stuff-by-bmoak-game-over/473951 "2008-11-25T14:01:06Z")
stuff concerning stuff about kid’s stuff 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 … --- ## [The Daily Feud: Housecleaning by This'll Do \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-housecleaning-by-thisll-do-game-over/474153)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-housecleaning-by-thisll-do-game-over/474153 "2008-11-25T12:07:19Z")
Give a common brand name for cleaning products 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… --- ## [What does everybody think of the "New Xbox Experience"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-everybody-think-of-the-new-xbox-experience/473643)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-everybody-think-of-the-new-xbox-experience/473643 "2008-11-25T04:10:00Z")
I like it so far. If only for the fact that it finally lets us delete XBLA demos from the Games List. But it’s so much faster than the old dashboard, I really like that. The menus are a little clunky at times and the NX… --- ## [Could any city capture the MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL championships at one time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-any-city-capture-the-mlb-nba-nfl-and-nhl-championships-at-one-time/461219)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-any-city-capture-the-mlb-nba-nfl-and-nhl-championships-at-one-time/461219 "2008-11-24T23:59:04Z")
Do you think any city will ever have all 4 major US sports championships at one time? We can expand the definition of city to allow the entire metro area. If you want, allow Orlando to be included in the Tampa/St Pete a… --- ## [Auditorium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auditorium/474351)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auditorium/474351 "2008-11-24T23:22:46Z")
It’s not really a game, per se, but it will make you waste time… Auditorium --- ## [San Diego "Chargers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diego-chargers/474179)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diego-chargers/474179 "2008-11-24T23:05:06Z")
Okay, I’m not a sports fan, and I can be a little slow on the uptake. But all these years being marginally aware of the Chargers, I’ve thought (assumed) their name referred to a stallion. Now I finally become aware of th… --- ## [NFL Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/474134)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/474134 "2008-11-24T22:53:19Z")
Oh the humanity. I was hoping Crennel would be the first coach in NFL history to be fired at halftime. --- ## [NWNII: Storm of Zehir problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwnii-storm-of-zehir-problem/474299)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nwnii-storm-of-zehir-problem/474299 "2008-11-24T19:31:53Z")
My wife is going to visit her mom for Turkey day. We just moved, and I’m on leave for the week. So as a treat for myself I picked up Neverwinter Nights II: Storm of Zehir and Sins of a Solar Empire to entertain myself wh… --- ## [PS3: Just couldn't pull the trigger.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-just-couldnt-pull-the-trigger/474169)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-just-couldnt-pull-the-trigger/474169 "2008-11-24T12:33:12Z")
So, things have been awfully tight, financially for the last few months, but things re lookin’ up. Got $250 in cash from father in law and mom, the Wife says ‘Sure, got get a PS3, I want to watch Blu-Rays’. A little bac… --- ## [Portal: XBOX 360 vs. PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-xbox-360-vs-pc/473778)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-xbox-360-vs-pc/473778 "2008-11-24T11:37:47Z")
One day in the not too distant future this very casual gamer is going to buy Portal and see what all the hubbub is about. But, I can’t really decide if there’s a major advantage to buying it on the PC or the 360. I have … --- ## [Curt Schilling's Bloody Sock: Fact or Myth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curt-schillings-bloody-sock-fact-or-myth/473825)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curt-schillings-bloody-sock-fact-or-myth/473825 "2008-11-24T07:19:15Z")
First of all, I have been a Boston Red Sox fan for 56 years, so there is no anti-Red Sox bias in my question. One of the most famous events in recent baseball history is Boston’s Curt Schilling pitching in Game Six of t… --- ## [Ding 70!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ding-70/474201)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ding-70/474201 "2008-11-24T04:39:24Z")
Woo hoo! My paladin’s up to 70 in World of Warcraft! Took two and a half years! What, you say the level limit’s EIGHTY now? Ah, shit. --- ## [The Daily Feud: 70's Classic Rock - Album Version by DfrntBreign \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-70s-classic-rock-album-version-by-dfrntbreign-game-over/473723)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-70s-classic-rock-album-version-by-dfrntbreign-game-over/473723 "2008-11-24T02:23:05Z")
Name a classic rock album by various groups. 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 … --- ## [Florida State has Rhodes Scholar athlete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-state-has-rhodes-scholar-athlete/474082)
**Author:** [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-state-has-rhodes-scholar-athlete/474082 "2008-11-23T19:09:46Z")
Myron Rolle a safetly for Florida State just found today that he is a Rhodes scholar. He has an interesting choice to make: Oxford or the NFL. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3719726 Florida State … --- ## [The Teenager's Alphabet Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-teenagers-alphabet-game/474015)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-teenagers-alphabet-game/474015 "2008-11-23T18:06:25Z")
A is for Acne, which covers your face B is for Bedroom, your own private space C is for Classes you sometimes attend D… --- ## [Ages of Empires II question. How do I open the gate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ages-of-empires-ii-question-how-do-i-open-the-gate/474068)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ages-of-empires-ii-question-how-do-i-open-the-gate/474068 "2008-11-23T17:55:15Z")
Should be simple. I built the walls, created the gate over the wall, and unlocked it. Now I can’t figure out how to open the damn thing so I can get my Army in and out. HELP!!! SSG Schwartz --- ## [Finish the TV SITCOM cliche...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-the-tv-sitcom-cliche/473198)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-the-tv-sitcom-cliche/473198 "2008-11-23T17:52:52Z")
Inspired by the success of the film cliche thread of course. We’ll get the ball rolling with a very easy one: When the character who has put on a lot of weight in the past few years is dreading a reunion with an old fr… --- ## [Chess Players -- Need Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-players-need-help/474076)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-players-need-help/474076 "2008-11-23T17:45:03Z")
I’m working out a screenplay, where the two actors are playing a game of chess. I need an endgame, of perhaps 5 move or less, where the Queen (or any piece, really, but the more valuable the better) is sacrificed in orde… --- ## [Accurate Descriptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accurate-descriptions/474086)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accurate-descriptions/474086 "2008-11-23T17:42:40Z")
This is a thread to post accurate descriptions of things that don’t make it immediately obvious what you’re describing. The game, of course, is to figure out what the other players are describing. It’s made from rock. W… --- ## [Hold 'em question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-question/474020)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-question/474020 "2008-11-23T12:45:20Z")
In the past two days (playing NL free roll), I had a set 3 times, a straight once and Aces Up once, ahead before the River. In each case the other guy (different person each time) had two unsuited hole cards, and the d… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Eras/Quarter Finals!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-eras-quarter-finals/473390)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-eras-quarter-finals/473390 "2008-11-23T02:35:43Z")
This is one of 2 Oscar Madness Quarter Final rounds running, with this one having the finalists of the four groupings\* paired off by eras. Please make your answers legible. The deadline is Mon. November 24 at Noon PST. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=596) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=598)