# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=600 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 601 --- ## [Help identify this early 90's platform game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-early-90s-platform-game/472881)
**Author:** [@DeptfordX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeptfordX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-early-90s-platform-game/472881 "2008-11-15T19:00:56Z")
Oh lord, longer ago than i care to think of, at least 15 years and where did they go, a friend of mine had an old Amiga. Early 90’s version, no idea what the model was i’m afraid. I was able to borrow it from him in term… --- ## [Mao on the Straight Dope!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mao-on-the-straight-dope/472618)
**Author:** [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mao-on-the-straight-dope/472618 "2008-11-15T01:50:15Z")
Arkansas --- ## [Steeler Fans: How important is Casey Hampton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steeler-fans-how-important-is-casey-hampton/472046)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steeler-fans-how-important-is-casey-hampton/472046 "2008-11-15T00:33:47Z")
I’ve been a Steeler fan for most of my life. I believe that the nose tackle is the “rock” of 3-4 defenses. I think a team must have a world-class nose tackle for a 3-4 defense to be dominant. And I think I’ve noticed … --- ## [Far Cry 2 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/far-cry-2-discussion/469159)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/far-cry-2-discussion/469159 "2008-11-15T00:25:53Z")
Please use spoiler tags if you are spoiling something. I’ve played now for an hour and completed my first two minor missions. Man, I’m loving this game, like no other shooter. This is what Stalker would have been if it … --- ## [NFL game visualizations: pictures worth a thousand words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-game-visualizations-pictures-worth-a-thousand-words/472766)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-game-visualizations-pictures-worth-a-thousand-words/472766 "2008-11-14T22:16:00Z")
A professor at NC State has invented a very compact representation of a play-by-play breakdown of NFL games. Check out the Washington-Dallas game from week 4 for an example. Once you know that arrows are kicks, blocks … --- ## [Silent Hill 2 Game Review and Questions. (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-hill-2-game-review-and-questions-open-spoilers/472703)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-hill-2-game-review-and-questions-open-spoilers/472703 "2008-11-14T16:08:57Z")
Yes, I know it’s an old game, but I’ve been looking for used copy at a decent price for a lng time. So, I finally found one locally. My edition is the original 2001 release; I understand there were several later editio… --- ## [17-sided dice??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/17-sided-dice/471573)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/17-sided-dice/471573 "2008-11-14T15:11:37Z")
I keep hearing references to these. Is it a joke that’s become a gaming meme, or is it for real? Why would anyone need to roll a random number from 1 to 17? --- ## [Special Veteran's Day Feud by SSG Schwartz \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-veterans-day-feud-by-ssg-schwartz-game-over/472179)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-veterans-day-feud-by-ssg-schwartz-game-over/472179 "2008-11-14T14:26:46Z")
US Military-related 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 is allowed, if you desire. Onl… --- ## [My idea for the next-gen rts game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-idea-for-the-next-gen-rts-game/472613)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-idea-for-the-next-gen-rts-game/472613 "2008-11-14T08:18:10Z")
Bear with me here, b/c this gets a little weird. And possible wired . And maybe even weired. But definitely not wiered, which is not even a word outside of that idiot crud-spewer Anne “Designated Hero” McAffrey’s mind. S… --- ## [Lich King: Disc or Download?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lich-king-disc-or-download/472598)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lich-king-disc-or-download/472598 "2008-11-14T02:08:21Z")
My local GameStop was open at midnight, but I was too lazy to go stand in line. I bought the Burning Crusade discs, but wound up downloading the game anyway, so what do y’all think I should do: buy the expansion pack an… --- ## [Solve this logic puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-this-logic-puzzle/472351)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-this-logic-puzzle/472351 "2008-11-13T23:19:17Z")
This was in a special Mind Games suppliment to Discover magazine. I couldn’t figure out the answer and the answer page didn’t give the full solution! To somewhat paraphrase the puzzle, seven adjacent star systems are at … --- ## [Civ4: Colonization - CapnPitt game blog (French)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ4-colonization-capnpitt-game-blog-french/470802)
**Author:** [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ4-colonization-capnpitt-game-blog-french/470802 "2008-11-13T19:50:13Z")
In a pitiful attempt to emulate glee, I decided to try my hand at blogging a game to show a non-hyper liberty bell strategy. (no offense glee, I’m in awe of your successes). Civ4: Colonization - CapnPitt game blog (Fre… --- ## [Gigantic Time-waster Alert:The irRegular Game of Life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gigantic-time-waster-alert-the-irregular-game-of-life/472572)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gigantic-time-waster-alert-the-irregular-game-of-life/472572 "2008-11-13T19:02:19Z")
Fun time-waster here. It’s a puzzle game based on cellular automata. I’m currently on level 22. --- ## [High-level poker question - electronic scoring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-level-poker-question-electronic-scoring/472301)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-level-poker-question-electronic-scoring/472301 "2008-11-13T14:49:05Z")
In televised games, wouldn’t it be simpler to do away with physical chips or wads of bills and just keep track of amounts by computer? The size of the pot and each player’s “stack” would then be easy to display - no nee… --- ## [Analyze this Fantasy Football trade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analyze-this-fantasy-football-trade/472470)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analyze-this-fantasy-football-trade/472470 "2008-11-13T14:38:28Z")
I think I got a decent upgrade here, but tell me what you think. By the way, I am 1 game out of a playoff spot, with 3 games to play. I gave up: Santana Moss and Bernard Berrian (my other receivers are Andre Johnson, A… --- ## [Catch 33](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-33/472446)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-33/472446 "2008-11-13T14:26:37Z")
Simple game, just catch all 33 numbers. I suck…my best is 32 seconds. --- ## [Fable II is here! (XBox 360)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fable-ii-is-here-xbox-360/468934)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fable-ii-is-here-xbox-360/468934 "2008-11-13T10:12:29Z")
I picked up my copy at lunch. MetaCritic metascore from 26 reviews is 89 (range: 100 to 78). I am excited, but cautious after what happened with the original Fable. But one reviewer did say so I have some hope that … --- ## [Help plan a jailbreak! (D&D related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-plan-a-jailbreak-d-d-related/472232)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-plan-a-jailbreak-d-d-related/472232 "2008-11-13T04:13:53Z")
This is a story of a party in a D&D game. The players in said game are quite intelligent people, but the bulk of their characters, while intending well, are stupid, greedy, amoral, and extremely terrible people in genera… --- ## [WoW's Longest Patch Day Ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wows-longest-patch-day-ever/472296)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wows-longest-patch-day-ever/472296 "2008-11-13T01:42:06Z")
It’s 20 till 11 EDST, and WoW is STILL not online! Is this some kind of record? Q --- ## [Champions of Gaming Tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-of-gaming-tournament/471459)
**Author:** [@TupeloHoney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TupeloHoney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-of-gaming-tournament/471459 "2008-11-12T18:05:32Z")
Have any of your gamers joined the tournament? It just kicked off recently. They’re giving away sweepstakes prizes throughout the tournament, as well as grand prizes to the winners of each game. --- ## [WoW - Does anyone remember Lady Jaina Proudmore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-does-anyone-remember-lady-jaina-proudmore/472350)
**Author:** [@Peanut\_Gallery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanut_Gallery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-does-anyone-remember-lady-jaina-proudmore/472350 "2008-11-12T16:56:11Z")
I was about to reply to in this thread But I got carried away and decided to start a thread instead. As an ex WoW \[del\]addict\[/del\] player, I’m still excited that the expansion comes out this week. WoW and its cultu… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Showtunes by Ellen Cherry \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-showtunes-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/472037)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-showtunes-by-ellen-cherry-game-over/472037 "2008-11-12T14:07:45Z")
Questions about Musicals 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. Only ans… --- ## [Recommend me some awesome, but little known PC games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-awesome-but-little-known-pc-games/471617)
**Author:** [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-awesome-but-little-known-pc-games/471617 "2008-11-12T12:41:41Z")
This thread deals with best levels in computer games. After reading about Pyschonauts I knew I had to have it. Who doesn’t want to play in some deranged milk man’s mind? I never heard of the game before, but the praise i… --- ## [Incredibots - the new Fantastic Contraption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibots-the-new-fantastic-contraption/472325)
**Author:** [@Petrobey\_Mavromihalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petrobey_Mavromihalis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibots-the-new-fantastic-contraption/472325 "2008-11-12T10:12:55Z")
If you liked Fantastic Contraption there’s a new game with a similar style: Incredibots And you thought you’d get some work done today . . . --- ## [Did Ty Cobb really sound like this?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ty-cobb-really-sound-like-this/472231)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ty-cobb-really-sound-like-this/472231 "2008-11-12T01:50:49Z")
Here is a youtube video of footage of Cobb playing, which uses as narration a purported radio interview he gave in 1930: Is it really Cobb’s voice? I know he was born over 120 years ago, and that accents … --- ## [Pistons trade Billups and McDyess for Iverson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistons-trade-billups-and-mcdyess-for-iverson/470979)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2008, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistons-trade-billups-and-mcdyess-for-iverson/470979 "2008-11-12T01:02:04Z")
Is that a good trade ? Who gets the advantage. Denver will be improved and should make the playoffs. The Pistons team concept is being threatened. Will Iverson fit in? --- ## [Help me with Wii, Nintendo, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-wii-nintendo-etc/471922)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-wii-nintendo-etc/471922 "2008-11-11T23:54:44Z")
VeryCoolSpouse would like one of the Rock Star games for Xmas. I know nothing about them. How many different types are on the market? Is one particularly better? Most important: How many items besides the actual unit… --- ## [WoW: Cannot Resurrect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cannot-resurrect/472003)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cannot-resurrect/472003 "2008-11-11T22:43:10Z")
Hey Again I got killed and chose the option of finding my corpse rather than taking a 25% hit on my health, but even though I’m standing right on top of my corpse, I cannot get the “Resurrect Now?” dialog box to appear. … --- ## [EVE Online bi-yearly update...This one seem a little weak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-bi-yearly-update-this-one-seem-a-little-weak/472215)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-bi-yearly-update-this-one-seem-a-little-weak/472215 "2008-11-11T19:32:49Z")
Admittedly I have been semi-out of EVE of late. Still, I was looking forward to their game update this year having thought it would be Ambulation. Instead, looking at the patch notes (sorry no link…blocked from work) t… --- ## [Hey, all you NASCAR fans.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-all-you-nascar-fans/471937)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-all-you-nascar-fans/471937 "2008-11-11T18:10:27Z")
Today, at the race in Phoenix on TV, I noticed that all the cars were lined up single file and that there appeared to be a roll-around tool box between the rear of one car and the front of the next, all the way down the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=599) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=601)