# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=610 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 611 --- ## [Anyone see the Kimbo Slice fight? \[SPOILERS\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-the-kimbo-slice-fight-spoilers/466529)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-see-the-kimbo-slice-fight-spoilers/466529 "2008-10-06T23:27:04Z")
I told my wife as soon as he refused to touch gloves he was going to lose. That’s like a curse. I didn’t expect it to happen in 14 seconds, though! It’s hard to train for fighters with a karate base anyway, and Kimbo did… --- ## [Star Wars Galaxies help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-galaxies-help/466593)
**Author:** [@bauble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bauble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-galaxies-help/466593 "2008-10-06T19:56:48Z")
I’ve just started a trial of SWG and I’m wondering if any Dopers have played and could give any advice. The only thing I’ve really noticed with the game so far that really irks me is that I can’t figure out how to pull … --- ## [Celebrity Dead Pool - A Question On A Ruling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-dead-pool-a-question-on-a-ruling/466455)
**Author:** [@thwartme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thwartme)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-dead-pool-a-question-on-a-ruling/466455 "2008-10-06T19:00:38Z")
I’m running a small little pool with a group of my friends. The pool has a ‘playing window’ of 2008. If your celeb died this year, you get the points. One clever fellow picked Steve Fosset, and now I’m not sure how to… --- ## [Baseball Thread September 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-thread-september-2008/461994)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-thread-september-2008/461994 "2008-10-06T17:32:14Z")
I didn’t see that anyone had made this thread yet, or it got eaten during Amnesia Weekend, so I’m taking the liberty. I hope the rest of you won’t mind. Well, this weekend is about to mark the final showdown between the… --- ## [Sore Losers \[Cubs fans and home runs\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sore-losers-cubs-fans-and-home-runs/466380)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sore-losers-cubs-fans-and-home-runs/466380 "2008-10-06T13:28:30Z")
After one of the Dogders’ home runs, a Cub fan who had caught the ball threw it back out onto the field. I felt that this was unbelievably poor sportsmanship and incredibly rude. I asked my husband if this was a typica… --- ## [Weekend Feud: Black and White by Scarlett67 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-black-and-white-by-scarlett67-game-over/466404)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-black-and-white-by-scarlett67-game-over/466404 "2008-10-06T12:56:00Z")
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… --- ## [You fickle fair weather Florida fans.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fickle-fair-weather-florida-fans/466217)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fickle-fair-weather-florida-fans/466217 "2008-10-06T12:00:30Z")
You know who you are. The last time you were at a Rays game, you were wearing your Red Sox or Yankees hats and shirts. Why? Because you used to live ‘up North’ 20 years ago. Now you’ve showed up at the Rays first playof… --- ## [The Daily Feud: How Things Go Wrong by Windwalker \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-how-things-go-wrong-by-windwalker-game-over/465714)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-how-things-go-wrong-by-windwalker-game-over/465714 "2008-10-05T18:31:53Z")
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… --- ## [The Daily Feud: That's Disgusting! by Windwalker \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-thats-disgusting-by-windwalker-game-over/466235)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-thats-disgusting-by-windwalker-game-over/466235 "2008-10-05T17:21:10Z")
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… --- ## [Whatcha Playin' in October '08](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-october-08/466164)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-october-08/466164 "2008-10-05T13:24:20Z")
Welcome back to a monthly thread for dopers to check in and discuss what games they’ve been playing lately. Here’s the previous threads: August September The thread is not limited to any particular type of game. Vid… --- ## [Gothic 3 is good? What? And the Witcher re-release?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gothic-3-is-good-what-and-the-witcher-re-release/466447)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gothic-3-is-good-what-and-the-witcher-re-release/466447 "2008-10-05T06:38:38Z")
In yet another “Reccomend an RPG” another thread, Captain\_C mentions something about Gothic 3 being the best of the Gothic line of games, with all the kinks worked out. Yeah… let’s just say I remember when this game fin… --- ## [When is MOP named after Final Four ends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-mop-named-after-final-four-ends/466423)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-mop-named-after-final-four-ends/466423 "2008-10-05T05:50:05Z")
For example, if the tournament ends on a Monday, when would the AP name the Most Outstanding Player? By the end of the week. I’m writing a story set in 1978, so if there was a difference then, please let me know. Thank… --- ## [Avatar Request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-request/466297)
**Author:** [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-request/466297 "2008-10-05T00:29:19Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right forum, but I’ll start here. I’m going it for a 2-level cervical fusion operation on Monday. I’m going to be stuck at home for a while recovering after that. I am hoping that one of my… --- ## [Lego Batman. Any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-batman-any-good/465794)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-batman-any-good/465794 "2008-10-04T17:39:50Z")
I’m planning to get this for the PS2 in December. Is it any good? I hear there are 6 episodes instead of 3(3 hero and 3 villain). Does this mean the game is genuinely twice as long as the other Lego games? Or are the ep… --- ## [Strategy Gamer T-Shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-gamer-t-shirt/466444)
**Author:** [@Ice\_Cream\_Conquest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Cream_Conquest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategy-gamer-t-shirt/466444 "2008-10-04T15:03:40Z")
I’m making a t-shirt (or possibly more than one) for strategy gamers based on a university theme. Here are some ideas so far. I’d like to get feedback on these ideas and suggestions for improvements/additions. \*\* Nam… --- ## [Toward A Straight Dope CRPG FAQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toward-a-straight-dope-crpg-faq/466424)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toward-a-straight-dope-crpg-faq/466424 "2008-10-04T06:57:24Z")
It frequently happens that someone will pop up asking for a recommendation for a computer RPG. This almost always results in pretty much the same recommendations from pretty much the same people, tweaked slightly for th… --- ## [Advice for someone new to World of Warcraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-someone-new-to-world-of-warcraft/464764)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-someone-new-to-world-of-warcraft/464764 "2008-10-04T03:47:40Z")
I am considering playing the free trial. What are some tips for maximizing my 10 day trial period? --- ## [A-Z Photo Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-z-photo-game/464397)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-z-photo-game/464397 "2008-10-04T01:56:51Z")
America’s Playgrounds --- ## [Little Big Planet (PS3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-planet-ps3/466347)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-planet-ps3/466347 "2008-10-03T23:55:47Z")
So… after diligently watching the internets all week, I received a beta code from 1up a couple nights ago. Last night I put in a couple hours to check it out. One sentence impression: This game is going to be HUGE. It’s… --- ## [Good PC golf game? (not Tiger)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-pc-golf-game-not-tiger/466199)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-pc-golf-game-not-tiger/466199 "2008-10-03T23:43:28Z")
Seems like EA is not releasing Tiger Woods for the PC this year. Why I cannot imagine. How unbelievably shitty. It’s the only viddy game I like. And I like it a lot. But I refuse to buy a console just for one game. Anyo… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Back to the Future by Scarlett67 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-back-to-the-future-by-scarlett67-game-over/466041)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-back-to-the-future-by-scarlett67-game-over/466041 "2008-10-03T23:40:33Z")
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… --- ## [The autonomy of the Quarter Back, and the guy on defense too](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autonomy-of-the-quarter-back-and-the-guy-on-defense-too/465733)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autonomy-of-the-quarter-back-and-the-guy-on-defense-too/465733 "2008-10-03T21:28:08Z")
Does the NFL QB ever get to decide what game to play, or is he “only” doing as he’s told through that device in his helmet? When he sees that defense is acting unexpected, and changes the game (forgot the term), is it h… --- ## [Explain various MMOs to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-various-mmos-to-me/465886)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-various-mmos-to-me/465886 "2008-10-03T20:13:39Z")
So I’ve only played Eve Online. I love the game but it’s the only one that ever appealed to me. So I am looking for a compare and contrast between gameplay of various games. I’ll start with Eve. What I like about it … --- ## [Anyone playing Warhammer online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-warhammer-online/464826)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-warhammer-online/464826 "2008-10-03T19:56:44Z")
I’m amazed that there’s no thread on this game yet. I’ve been following its progress for about a year and have been very interested in it despite not being much of an MMO person generally. Has anyone got this yet? Any g… --- ## [Any cool indie RPG/Strategy games with scenario/map editor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cool-indie-rpg-strategy-games-with-scenario-map-editor/466285)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cool-indie-rpg-strategy-games-with-scenario-map-editor/466285 "2008-10-03T18:12:53Z")
I have a thing for modding. Recently, commerical games are not meeting my needs and I am thinking of exploring independent games which have scenario or map editors. Anyone have anything to recommend? --- ## [Helio Castroneves indicted on tax evasion, tax fraud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helio-castroneves-indicted-on-tax-evasion-tax-fraud/466248)
**Author:** [@WF\_Tomba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WF_Tomba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helio-castroneves-indicted-on-tax-evasion-tax-fraud/466248 "2008-10-03T15:24:05Z")
There’s no such thing as income tax in auto racing, Cynthia! I’m not that much of a racing fan, but this is seriously weird news. Usually when people hide huge amounts of income it’s because the income was from criminal… --- ## [Literary Acronyms Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-acronyms-game/465320)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/literary-acronyms-game/465320 "2008-10-03T15:13:46Z")
I posted this game a few years ago in Cafe and it was mildly popular. Now that we’ve got everyone that loves games together, I thought I’d try it again. Here’s how it works. Provide a word whose letters may form an acro… --- ## [Golf: scramble strategies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-scramble-strategies/466127)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2008, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-scramble-strategies/466127 "2008-10-02T23:57:36Z")
Next week I’m playing in a scramble tournament for the first time. It is only office mates and such, but dammit, I still want to win. I’m looking for some strategies – if there are any – for playing the most effective … --- ## [The Unflattering abbreviation Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unflattering-abbreviation-game/466131)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2008, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unflattering-abbreviation-game/466131 "2008-10-02T21:19:38Z")
This is a simple game. Pick an abbreviation of an organisation or company, and give it a derogatory full name. Examples: IBM = International Big Mouth NATO = No Action Talk Only NASA = No Action Spend A lot Your tu… --- ## [Block Breaker Deluxe 2 - How does the shop work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/block-breaker-deluxe-2-how-does-the-shop-work/466209)
**Author:** [@Roadfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadfood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/block-breaker-deluxe-2-how-does-the-shop-work/466209 "2008-10-02T20:31:54Z")
I just got this game for my iPhone, but I gather that it’s been around on other platforms for a while, so I’m assuming there will be no shortage of people who can answer a newbie’s stupid question: How does the shop wor… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=609) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=611)