# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=598 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 599 --- ## [POP Quiz : name the 6 oldest presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-quiz-name-the-6-oldest-presidents/473862)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-quiz-name-the-6-oldest-presidents/473862 "2008-11-23T01:37:06Z")
As a counterbalance to the quiz with the 6 youngest,lets name the 6 oldest. No looking up. --- ## [Big Ten championship scenarios](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ten-championship-scenarios/472998)
**Author:** [@SCSimmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCSimmons)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ten-championship-scenarios/472998 "2008-11-23T01:35:12Z")
As a Spartun alumnus, I’m a bit bummed by this … As I understand the Big Ten tiebreak rules, next weekend will determine the conference representative in the Rose Bowl as follows: Penn State beats MSU: Penn State MSU b… --- ## [Adult "Where's Waldo" Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-wheres-waldo-game/474032)
**Author:** [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-wheres-waldo-game/474032 "2008-11-23T00:42:19Z")
I found this on plime.com - a lot o’ fun! http://www.alanoutten.com/pixelstudents.html --- ## [Who has the best instruments, and why? (RB1 vs RB2 vs GHWT)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-instruments-and-why-rb1-vs-rb2-vs-ghwt/473736)
**Author:** [@Another\_Stranger\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Another_Stranger_Me)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-instruments-and-why-rb1-vs-rb2-vs-ghwt/473736 "2008-11-22T23:55:04Z")
Sorry if this was done already, but I didn’t see it in a quick search. I’ve seen discussions about which game was thought to be better, but I’m interested solely in the instruments, since I’ll probably wind up getting a… --- ## [McNabb didn't know NFL game could tie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcnabb-didnt-know-nfl-game-could-tie/473059)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcnabb-didnt-know-nfl-game-could-tie/473059 "2008-11-22T17:05:51Z")
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20081116004 \[QUOTE=McNabb\] “I didn’t know that,” said McNabb, who played a leading role in keeping it tied. “I’ve never been part of a tie. I never even knew it was in the rule boo… --- ## [C'mon roleplayers and medical... dudes... whatevers: chemical glands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cmon-roleplayers-and-medical-dudes-whatevers-chemical-glands/473854)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cmon-roleplayers-and-medical-dudes-whatevers-chemical-glands/473854 "2008-11-22T16:45:09Z")
I’m designing a character for a game of Shadowrun which will likely eventually get played, but not fore a while, so no rush. In designing my character for this game, I can install futuristic cyberware, but also bioware, … --- ## [WoW: Wrath of the Lich King!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-wrath-of-the-lich-king/472513)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-wrath-of-the-lich-king/472513 "2008-11-22T16:19:26Z")
It’s live! I haven’t seen any 71s yet, but by the time I get home with my CE in 6 hours or so, I expect to have a few in my guild. How y’all doin’ with the xpac? --- ## [NBA October/November 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-october-november-2008/470188)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-october-november-2008/470188 "2008-11-22T16:11:49Z")
The Phoenix Suns are up on the Spurs at halftime. Now, I’m one who usually picks on NBA teams for half assing it the first part of the season. But, I think both the Suns and the Spurs have a lot to prove this year. The L… --- ## [Advice for a terrible WoW player](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-terrible-wow-player/473512)
**Author:** [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-terrible-wow-player/473512 "2008-11-22T09:10:15Z")
I noticed that I’ve mentioned a few times in recent threads that I suck at playing Warcraft. I mean, I love the game, and I’ve played since before the first expansion. I have 40-odd characters created over the last coupl… --- ## [Starting the WotLK raid cycle this coming week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-the-wotlk-raid-cycle-this-coming-week/473975)
**Author:** [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-the-wotlk-raid-cycle-this-coming-week/473975 "2008-11-22T08:34:44Z")
Wish us luck. I’m hoping to find the content a bit tougher than the instances. We cleaned up the level 80 instances when my tank was 78 and the others in group were all 75-77. No problems. I’ll try and keep this thread… --- ## [Consoles vs PC - Market Status and where is it going?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consoles-vs-pc-market-status-and-where-is-it-going/473457)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consoles-vs-pc-market-status-and-where-is-it-going/473457 "2008-11-22T06:40:52Z")
So this is my idea for a discussion not only on where the two markets stand, but where they are going and ultimately (and perhaps most importantly) what will it mean for us gamers in the near and not so near future? The… --- ## [Who are the serious contenders for baseballs MVP award?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-serious-contenders-for-baseballs-mvp-award/472662)
**Author:** [@steadierfooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steadierfooting)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-serious-contenders-for-baseballs-mvp-award/472662 "2008-11-22T04:41:49Z")
It becomes announced Monday, but I live in Philadelphia so all the tv stations are biased talking about Ryan Howard. They say it’s between him and Pujos. I find it hard to believe that Howard could win it. He was too … --- ## [Proposal for College Athletics Reform](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposal-for-college-athletics-reform/473899)
**Author:** [@MichaelQReilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelQReilly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposal-for-college-athletics-reform/473899 "2008-11-22T03:13:58Z")
I’m actually pretty ambivalent toward college sports outside of March Madness. I think part of the reason for this I’ve never gotten past the absurdity of pretending that big time college athletes are students in any me… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Groupings/Quarter Finals!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-groupings-quarter-finals/473392)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-groupings-quarter-finals/473392 "2008-11-21T23:59:43Z")
This is one of 2 Oscar Madness Quarter Final rounds running, with this one having the finalists of the four eras\* paired off by groupings. Please make your answers legible. The deadline is Mon. November 24 at Noon PST. … --- ## [Left4Dead Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left4dead-help/473544)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left4dead-help/473544 "2008-11-21T21:34:58Z")
I got the full version of Left4Dead and gave it a spin last night and found myself lost on a few things. Playing as the Zombies: How do I get the Hunter to jump about? I know it is crouch+shoot but seems everyone el… --- ## [Heads Up: Call of Duty World At War 11/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-call-of-duty-world-at-war-11-11/472101)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-call-of-duty-world-at-war-11-11/472101 "2008-11-21T21:33:11Z")
I really enjoyed Call of Duty 4 and I’m looking forward to this one. Although I liked that they finally left the WWII setting I’m glad that, if they had to go back to that well worn time period, at least they are taking … --- ## ["Worst fouls ever:" Arizona Wildcats lose game due to multiple brain failures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-fouls-ever-arizona-wildcats-lose-game-due-to-multiple-brain-failures/473585)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-fouls-ever-arizona-wildcats-lose-game-due-to-multiple-brain-failures/473585 "2008-11-21T20:45:08Z")
Check this out. With the second round NIT game tied at 71 and less than half a minute to go, a Wildcats player intenationally fouls a player for Alabama-Birmingham. The fans, coaches and other players react with total … --- ## [Do you enjoy your sports w/o understanding the nuances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-your-sports-w-o-understanding-the-nuances/473837)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-your-sports-w-o-understanding-the-nuances/473837 "2008-11-21T20:12:42Z")
Lemme 'splain. While not my favorite sport, I have enjoyed football (US) all my life. I understand a tiny bit of strategy but I will admit that I barely understand the difference of positions beyond QB, WR and kicker, a… --- ## [Respond pithily to a thread WITHOUT naming that thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respond-pithily-to-a-thread-without-naming-that-thread/473393)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respond-pithily-to-a-thread-without-naming-that-thread/473393 "2008-11-21T19:31:42Z")
Sometimes you just want to be blunt, even rude in response to a thread, but you don’t want to stir up shit and incur ill will. So this thread is a game if you will, in which we’ll post our pithy responses to OP’s without… --- ## [Good girl games for DS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-girl-games-for-ds/473738)
**Author:** [@pesch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pesch)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-girl-games-for-ds/473738 "2008-11-21T19:15:30Z")
My daughter’s going to be surprised this Xmas with her own GameBoy DS, and while my 18-year-old son can wax on for hours about his favorite games, he only came up with Super Princess Peach as a possible for the DS, and t… --- ## [Pop quiz: The six youngest U.S. Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-quiz-the-six-youngest-u-s-presidents/472941)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-quiz-the-six-youngest-u-s-presidents/472941 "2008-11-21T15:21:46Z")
You can’t look it up anywhere, or ask anybody. Name the six youngest POTUSes, from youngest to oldest among those six, from memory. Bonus points for giving their ages at the time they took office. A hint: Barack Obama… --- ## [Half Life for $0.98](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-life-for-0-98/473626)
**Author:** [@rayh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rayh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-life-for-0-98/473626 "2008-11-21T05:38:10Z")
To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Steam is selling Half-Life for only 98 cents. Ends Friday, November 21 at noon PST. --- ## [The Daily Feud: DRUNK! by Windwalker \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-drunk-by-windwalker-game-over/473507)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-drunk-by-windwalker-game-over/473507 "2008-11-21T02:44:44Z")
Questions concerning drunkenness. 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.… --- ## [Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods (Or: JoWood seriously need a better translator)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gothic-3-forsaken-gods-or-jowood-seriously-need-a-better-translator/473765)
**Author:** [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gothic-3-forsaken-gods-or-jowood-seriously-need-a-better-translator/473765 "2008-11-21T01:40:33Z")
Here’s an official e-mail I got from JoWood a couple of hours ago. http://www.jowood.com/newsletter/en/gothic3\_AO/images/gothic3FG\_newsletter\_en\_02.jpg http://www.jowood.com/newsletter/en/gothic3\_AO/images/gothic3FG\_ne… --- ## [Mirror's Edge discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-discussion/473084)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-discussion/473084 "2008-11-20T20:30:33Z")
Just picked this game up and got a chance to play for a few hours yesterday. Pretty impressive so far. I agree with the IGN review that sometimes it feels a bit restrictive, not as open-ended in exploration as it should … --- ## [Open Up Your Lich King Box.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-up-your-lich-king-box/472880)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-up-your-lich-king-box/472880 "2008-11-20T15:10:24Z")
… see where it is written If you stare long into the abyss… the abyss stares back into you ? Well, shouldn’t that be in quotes? I know Blizzard isn’t quoting Nietzsche exactly, but still… Q --- ## [What are your scrabble strategies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-scrabble-strategies/472343)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-scrabble-strategies/472343 "2008-11-20T05:24:41Z")
I know twickster will be in here soon to divulge hers. Or not, perhaps she’ll keep those close. Among mine, I try to never, ever use an “S” or a blank unless I really need it (i.e., triple letters or bingoes). If you ne… --- ## [Cooking Mama: Mama Kills Animals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-mama-mama-kills-animals/473191)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-mama-mama-kills-animals/473191 "2008-11-19T23:39:24Z")
As a unabashed meat lover who thinks PETA is a bunch of nutjobs, I couldn’t help but be tickled by their new Thanksgiving themed promotion, a flash game called Cooking Mama: Mama Kills Animals. Then again, maybe it’s bec… --- ## [the Daily Feud: Snack Time by This'll Do \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-snack-time-by-thisll-do-game-over/473341)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-snack-time-by-thisll-do-game-over/473341 "2008-11-19T21:51:42Z")
Give a trademark example for snacks. 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 desi… --- ## [Mortal Kombat vs The DC Universe - Released 11/16/08](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortal-kombat-vs-the-dc-universe-released-11-16-08/473285)
**Author:** [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortal-kombat-vs-the-dc-universe-released-11-16-08/473285 "2008-11-19T20:18:48Z")
Well, it’s been out for 2 days - any dopers besides me willing to admit they’re playing it :slight\_smile: ? First off, it’s definitely a Mortal Kombat game - with all the pluses AND the minuses that entails, but I’m en… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=597) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=599)