# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=609 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 610 --- ## [The feat that dare not speak it's name (Friday ALCS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feat-that-dare-not-speak-its-name-friday-alcs/467412)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2008, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feat-that-dare-not-speak-its-name-friday-alcs/467412 "2008-10-11T03:45:18Z")
Through six. Any chance? --- ## [Brawler isn't a good technique in MMA.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brawler-isnt-a-good-technique-in-mma/466545)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brawler-isnt-a-good-technique-in-mma/466545 "2008-10-10T23:50:22Z")
And it hasn’t been in quite a while. Yet EliteXC seemed to be banking on the internet “sensation” to hoist the company to the top. The brawler style was 20 years ago, the brawler just doesn’t have the skills other have… --- ## [Need help with EQDKP+ setup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-eqdkp-setup/467318)
**Author:** [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-eqdkp-setup/467318 "2008-10-10T23:50:13Z")
I tried this over in GQ a few days back but I think I might actually do better in here. I’ve tried the EQDKP+ forums with no result so far. I’ve installed it to my guild website but have a couple of problems (using the l… --- ## [Suggest some full-version freeware games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-full-version-freeware-games/466816)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-full-version-freeware-games/466816 "2008-10-10T22:22:47Z")
I’m running out of computer games to play, and the budget is currently a bit tight. Flash games are fun and all, but I’d really like to play some full retail games. For an example of what I mean: You can download the … --- ## [4e D&D, Opinions so far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4e-d-d-opinions-so-far/467358)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4e-d-d-opinions-so-far/467358 "2008-10-10T22:01:28Z")
Last month I finally got a chance to play 4e D&D for the first time. We converted our WotBS campaign over at 9th level. Caveat: Lacking a Bard class, we took Saric’s (ENWorld) overblown and way too Uber Bard class and… --- ## [Best and Worst Boss Fights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-boss-fights/466457)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-boss-fights/466457 "2008-10-10T10:53:58Z")
Having just finished Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for the second time, I was struck by how bad the final boss was. While the game is brilliant and is not really about combat, the final boss is terrible(more on tha… --- ## [Football (soccer) questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-questions/466547)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-questions/466547 "2008-10-10T10:26:23Z")
I’ve become a big fan of football in my later years, but as I missed out playing and watching in my youth, there are a lot of rules and strategy that I am not aware of. What would be the logical consequence of abolishin… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Nick at Nite by notfrommensa \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-nick-at-nite-by-notfrommensa-closed/466860)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-nick-at-nite-by-notfrommensa-closed/466860 "2008-10-09T22:41:41Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Joke answers will n… --- ## [When games malfunction... In a GOOD way.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-games-malfunction-in-a-good-way/467244)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-games-malfunction-in-a-good-way/467244 "2008-10-09T22:39:18Z")
I remember playing Syndicate Wars years ago with a good friend (with two controllers you could be two people on the same screen… If one person went off the screen there was a button for deciding which character was onscr… --- ## [Are these rules too complex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-rules-too-complex/466798)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-rules-too-complex/466798 "2008-10-09T16:18:52Z")
I’m thinking of starting a new game in this forum. I want to complete my current RPG, which may take a while, but I’ve been itching to try something a little more different and light fun. Basically, it’s a medieval joust… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Whatcha Got? by twickster \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-whatcha-got-by-twickster-game-over/466744)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-whatcha-got-by-twickster-game-over/466744 "2008-10-09T07:15:46Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Joke answers will n… --- ## [Five new mods on Steam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-new-mods-on-steam/465519)
**Author:** [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-new-mods-on-steam/465519 "2008-10-08T14:04:21Z")
Starting this week, the mods Age of Chivalry, D.I.P.R.I.P., Insurgency, Synergy, and Zombie Panic are going to be available directly from Steam. This is good news for me, as I’ve been trying and failing to get Zombie P… --- ## [Halloween Games! Here's a good one. Add your own.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-games-heres-a-good-one-add-your-own/466918)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-games-heres-a-good-one-add-your-own/466918 "2008-10-08T11:19:44Z")
This is a game where you have to find the names of 50 dark movies in a painting. This is a fun game I’m sure you’ll like. http://us.mms.com/us/dark/dark\_game.jsp --- ## [Simpsons "Neglectorino" Madness (Round 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-neglectorino-madness-round-1/463430)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-neglectorino-madness-round-1/463430 "2008-10-08T05:48:43Z")
OK, so fusoya’s Simpsons Madness is over and the great, great “You Only Move Twice” was the winner. But I know a lot of people were mad that their favorite didn’t even make the bracket, so here’s a Madness featuring the … --- ## [Options for watching NHL games in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-for-watching-nhl-games-in-the-us/466862)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-for-watching-nhl-games-in-the-us/466862 "2008-10-08T01:39:28Z")
Well, hockey season is here… and I’m already a little sad because I know I won’t be able to watch many Montreal Canadiens games this year. They’ll only be on TV here if they play a local team, or make the playoffs. I’m … --- ## [Reccomend me some Wii games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-me-some-wii-games/466548)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-me-some-wii-games/466548 "2008-10-07T20:48:21Z")
I’ve played and loved Super Paper Mario and Super Mario Galaxy, but I’m looking for something new and coming up blanks. I liked Super Paper Mario because of its quirkiness. Okay, so the story was kinda hacky and the 4 a… --- ## [The new and improved mostly politically correct word association game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-and-improved-mostly-politically-correct-word-association-game/461142)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 309\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-and-improved-mostly-politically-correct-word-association-game/461142 "2008-10-07T20:29:45Z")
\[\[Well, maybe not improved. You know the drill.\]\] Once upon a time --- ## [Odd event in yesterday's Cowboys/Bengals game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-event-in-yesterdays-cowboys-bengals-game/466663)
**Author:** [@flex727](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flex727)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-event-in-yesterdays-cowboys-bengals-game/466663 "2008-10-07T19:15:51Z")
A strange thing happened when the teams were lined up for the extra point after one of the Cowboy’s touchdowns. Right before the snap one of the officials ran up to one of the Bengals players and started patting him on t… --- ## [Fantasy Football - Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-5/465854)
**Author:** [@CircleofWillis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CircleofWillis)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-5/465854 "2008-10-07T18:18:21Z")
I didn’t see one up yet, so thought I would start it. Am going into week 5 at 4-0 (never happened before) against the other tem without a loss (though he tied in week 1). Have pretty solid core, but it’s always the thir… --- ## [Worst (as in "evil") things you've done, in an RPG?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-as-in-evil-things-youve-done-in-an-rpg/463677)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-as-in-evil-things-youve-done-in-an-rpg/463677 "2008-10-07T17:27:16Z")
Inspired by the moral ponderings this thread. Now, like countless other people, I’ve performed my share of horrific evils in video games (shot people; destroyed the world…a few times; intentional vehicle accidents, etc)… --- ## [A geekish WoW variaent on Post your photo.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-geekish-wow-variaent-on-post-your-photo/466215)
**Author:** [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-geekish-wow-variaent-on-post-your-photo/466215 "2008-10-07T17:09:55Z")
I was reading the Advice for someone new to World of Warcraft thread and had a fantastic idea. Show us your Main. If you go here you can look yourself up (be honest, you already knew that). This is me - Skyspanner, lev… --- ## [Hey, this Monday Night Football game is really good!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-this-monday-night-football-game-is-really-good/466799)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-this-monday-night-football-game-is-really-good/466799 "2008-10-07T16:44:44Z")
Anyone else catching the Saints/Vikings game tonight? One of the best Monday night games I’ve seen in a long time. --- ## [Ubercon Gaming Convention Oct 24-26 (NJ)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubercon-gaming-convention-oct-24-26-nj/466854)
**Author:** [@Shadez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubercon-gaming-convention-oct-24-26-nj/466854 "2008-10-07T15:52:27Z")
This time around, there’s a costume contest, a Dr. Horrible Sing-a-long contest (Rocky Horror style), etc. There also LAN, consoles, boardgames, CCG, miniatures, RPG, etc. The schedule seems pretty strong – 150 events so… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Proverbs by Windwalker \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-proverbs-by-windwalker-game-over/466589)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-proverbs-by-windwalker-game-over/466589 "2008-10-07T14:07:41Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Joke answers will n… --- ## [So hockey season's starting, eh.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hockey-seasons-starting-eh/466560)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hockey-seasons-starting-eh/466560 "2008-10-07T06:42:35Z")
It’s a happy time and a sad time. Hockey season has started. That means I get to watch hockey :). It also means that my Red Wings no longer ‘possess’ the Cup. :frowning: I subscribe to the school of wisdom that you only … --- ## [Koataku wants "The Touch" in Guitar Hero, Rock Band](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/koataku-wants-the-touch-in-guitar-hero-rock-band/466764)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/koataku-wants-the-touch-in-guitar-hero-rock-band/466764 "2008-10-07T04:32:13Z")
You know, I can totally get behind wanting Stan Bush’s Transformers tunes in Rock Band and/or Guitar Hero. It would quite possibly be the greatest ever in the history of the world ever. We have to make Harmonix or Acti… --- ## [Make three predictions about the upcoming 2008 MLB Season.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-three-predictions-about-the-upcoming-2008-mlb-season/437853)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-three-predictions-about-the-upcoming-2008-mlb-season/437853 "2008-10-07T01:57:07Z")
The title says it all. You don’t have to cite any reasons or give any rationales, though you can certainly present them if you so choose to show off your acumen, or your love or hatred for a particular team. Just make … --- ## [A video game (online) that will make addicts by the hundreds. Try it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-video-game-online-that-will-make-addicts-by-the-hundreds-try-it/466389)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-video-game-online-that-will-make-addicts-by-the-hundreds-try-it/466389 "2008-10-07T01:10:21Z")
This was my favorite video game growing up. Even today, I LOVE playing it. It’s a puzzle game, of sorts…and the rules are simple: You need to rid every level of the flames in it. You do this with blocks of ice, both p… --- ## [Favorite thing from 1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-thing-from-1972/466613)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-thing-from-1972/466613 "2008-10-07T01:05:17Z")
Simple enough: your favorite song, album, movie, TV show, car, event, t-shirt, memory (if you were alive at the time…) Why is this a game, you ask? Because, I answer: You are limited ONE ITEM PER POST. If you don’t li… --- ## [Will Tropico work on Mac OS X?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tropico-work-on-mac-os-x/466735)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tropico-work-on-mac-os-x/466735 "2008-10-06T23:56:18Z")
One of my favorite games is Tropico, a strategy game in which the player is the dictator of a Caribbean island. I see that the game is still available through Amazon, but it’s a few years old. I’m wondering if it will wo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=608) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=610)