# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=626 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 627 --- ## [Premiership Fantasy Football (the proper sort)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premiership-fantasy-football-the-proper-sort/457722)
**Author:** [@Petrobey\_Mavromihalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petrobey_Mavromihalis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premiership-fantasy-football-the-proper-sort/457722 "2008-07-31T13:58:12Z")
This is partly an invitation for general discussion and partly a plea for help. I’m in a Telegraph superleague with a few mates, as I have been for the last few years. I’m rubbish at this kind of thing and have crashed a… --- ## [Silly Fun stuff: Google Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-fun-stuff-google-ads/458162)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-fun-stuff-google-ads/458162 "2008-07-31T10:58:54Z")
With permission frm InvisibleWombat, I thought it would be fun to report what the Google Ads at the bottom of the page say. You may just report the ads, or you may snark the heck out of them, this is for fun only. eta … --- ## [A Fantastic Contraption SDMB Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-contraption-sdmb-contest/457870)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-contraption-sdmb-contest/457870 "2008-07-31T10:39:31Z")
We’ve been having a lot of fun with “Fantastic Contraption” over in this thread, so when Half Man Half Wit posted some new levels, I figured it was time for a contest. Just beating the levels isn’t enough, though. Let’s … --- ## [Opposing pitcher has a no-hitter going. Bottom of 9th, down 4-0. Bunt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposing-pitcher-has-a-no-hitter-going-bottom-of-9th-down-4-0-bunt/458219)
**Author:** [@Windwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Windwalker)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposing-pitcher-has-a-no-hitter-going-bottom-of-9th-down-4-0-bunt/458219 "2008-07-31T05:28:33Z")
You’re a good bunter, like Brett Butler or Ichiro. 2 out, bottom of 9th, down 4-0. The pitcher’s been in a groove all game, throwing as well as he has in his whole life. You think bunting may be the best way to get on ba… --- ## [Epic Song Madness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-song-madness/457661)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-song-madness/457661 "2008-07-31T00:07:23Z")
This thread in Cafe Society, about the merits of three great epic songs from three great bands, gave me the idea for this tournament. One’s definition of “epic” may vary somewhat, but I think we call all agree that an e… --- ## [Was Michael Jordan's experiment with baseball the result of a deal with the NBA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-jordans-experiment-with-baseball-the-result-of-a-deal-with-the-nba/458014)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-jordans-experiment-with-baseball-the-result-of-a-deal-with-the-nba/458014 "2008-07-30T22:30:39Z")
I’ve heard countless times that there was a secret suspension of Michael Jordan from the NBA when he decided to play baseball. Usually the reason given is association with gamblers. I think this is some sort of tin foil… --- ## [Religious Feud by 5 time champ \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-feud-by-5-time-champ-closed/458136)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-feud-by-5-time-champ-closed/458136 "2008-07-30T21:50:25Z")
DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Scoring - Any answer duplicated by anyone else is worth 100 points divided by the number… --- ## [Tape Measure Home Runs: How accurate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tape-measure-home-runs-how-accurate/458093)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tape-measure-home-runs-how-accurate/458093 "2008-07-30T20:05:01Z")
I often hear home run distances given on baseball game broadcasts. Just how accurate are these distances? The reason I ask is that most home runs don’t complete their trajectories, since they are stopped by seats, sign… --- ## [Wii Game Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-game-suggestions/457982)
**Author:** [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-game-suggestions/457982 "2008-07-30T18:08:31Z")
I’m sure this has been done before, but “Wii” is too short a word for the SD search engine. My gf wanted a Wii for her birthday, and it occurs to me that it would probably help to give her some games with it as well. H… --- ## [Lackey has a no hitter going against the Red Sox.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lackey-has-a-no-hitter-going-against-the-red-sox/458175)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lackey-has-a-no-hitter-going-against-the-red-sox/458175 "2008-07-30T12:22:11Z")
He has got through 7 innings so far. Angels are up 6-0. --- ## [Urban Legends/Paranormal Feud \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-legends-paranormal-feud-game-over/457959)
**Author:** [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-legends-paranormal-feud-game-over/457959 "2008-07-30T11:34:16Z")
To give Dolores a break, I will be scoring this Feud myself! Since I’m not using a spreadsheet (the reason will be obvious when you see the nature of some of the questions), I don’t care about the format too much as lon… --- ## ["Life During Wartime" Feud by want2know \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-during-wartime-feud-by-want2know-closed/457849)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-during-wartime-feud-by-want2know-closed/457849 "2008-07-30T04:44:51Z")
If any of you have ideas for Feuds -and would like me to score them- PM me and I’ll get you on The List. DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most peo… --- ## [Has a MLB Batter Ever Lunged Across the Batter's Box...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-mlb-batter-ever-lunged-across-the-batters-box/458050)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-mlb-batter-ever-lunged-across-the-batters-box/458050 "2008-07-30T00:42:38Z")
…and swung at a pitch thrown in an intentional walk sequence? You know, just for shits & giggles? --- ## [Philadelphia Soul Fans are you going to the rally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-soul-fans-are-you-going-to-the-rally/458168)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-soul-fans-are-you-going-to-the-rally/458168 "2008-07-30T00:10:46Z")
I’m planning on comming in from NJ and need to find out the best place to leave my car to take mass transit to City Hall. If any of you are going lets meet up. --- ## [Goodbye Scrabulous (Facebook)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-scrabulous-facebook/458088)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-scrabulous-facebook/458088 "2008-07-29T19:18:57Z")
Facebook Shuts Down Scrabulous In related news, my productivity at work has just increased by 73%. I’m pretty grumpy about it since I was about to finish a game with a friend with the score 308-305 and 5 tiles left. No… --- ## [Which American sport is likely to have the most franchise shifts in the next 25 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-american-sport-is-likely-to-have-the-most-franchise-shifts-in-the-next-25-years/457266)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-american-sport-is-likely-to-have-the-most-franchise-shifts-in-the-next-25-years/457266 "2008-07-29T18:30:11Z")
In order not not hijack this thread, I started another one. Which American sports league is likely to have the most franchise shifts? Here’s my thoughts. The NFL. I see either Jacksonville or St. Louis moving to the… --- ## [Party Quirks II: Electric Boogaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-electric-boogaloo/456240)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 485\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-electric-boogaloo/456240 "2008-07-29T16:36:26Z")
Okay – I’m about to start PMing folks their quirks – but wanted to get the OP set first, with rules and suchlike. Note that though post is based on the one linked to in the sign-up thread, I’ve made a couple of changes,… --- ## [Party Quirks II -- discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-discussion-thread/456242)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-discussion-thread/456242 "2008-07-29T13:21:35Z")
This thread is for discussion of the active game Party Quirks II: Electric Boogaloo. The three hosts in that game – DaphneBlack, Oredigger77, and Santo Rugger are forbidden from reading this thread. Guests may post as mu… --- ## [The Classic Television Feud by tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-classic-television-feud-by-tdn/457729)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-classic-television-feud-by-tdn/457729 "2008-07-29T11:05:17Z")
If any of you have ideas for Feuds -and would like me to score them- PM me and I’ll get you on The List. DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most peo… --- ## [Hands up who loves Bookworm!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hands-up-who-loves-bookworm/457975)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hands-up-who-loves-bookworm/457975 "2008-07-29T02:54:33Z")
I play it on yahoo games but you can buy the game also. It’s rather addictive so I try to limit my play. Any other fans? I think a version of this on a Nintendo DS would equal no boredom for me ever again. --- ## [The SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame: Let's Create It! First Ballot: Catchers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-baseball-hall-of-fame-lets-create-it-first-ballot-catchers/457742)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-baseball-hall-of-fame-lets-create-it-first-ballot-catchers/457742 "2008-07-29T02:33:33Z")
Everyone likes to argue about who should or shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame. Why argue about who should be in Cooperstown when we can establish our own Hall of Fame right here? Here’s how it will work. We will vote o… --- ## [Olympic Sports That Nobody watches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-sports-that-nobody-watches/457478)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-sports-that-nobody-watches/457478 "2008-07-28T22:49:02Z")
I am not a big summer olympics fan; there seem to be an awful lot of “sports” that i know nothing about. take “Rhythm Dancing”-does anybody actually watch this? How do people get into this? Likewise "racewalking"those g… --- ## [Questions about random baseball records](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-random-baseball-records/457948)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-random-baseball-records/457948 "2008-07-28T22:04:04Z")
Yes, I could look them up, but these are also the sort of useless trivia questions others might enjoy knowing the answers to, so I pose them here. \*\*1. What’s the largest margin of victory in a single baseball game? W… --- ## [Any dopers on LOTRO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-on-lotro/457294)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-on-lotro/457294 "2008-07-28T21:09:56Z")
Been playing Lords of the Ring Online lately and found the experience to be really fun, casual and addictive. Any dopers on LOTRO too? I’m on the first server (Elendilmir) and I have two toons - Cergulf (Champion) and S… --- ## [Board game fans ... anybody play Empire Builder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-game-fans-anybody-play-empire-builder/457542)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-game-fans-anybody-play-empire-builder/457542 "2008-07-28T16:10:20Z")
I love this series of games. One, you get to draw on the board, and how cool is that? Two, it’s competetive but it isn’t cutthroat; you’re not trying to bleed your opponents dry, as in Monopoly. And three, you learn g… --- ## [InvisibleWombat is now a moderator for The Game Room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisiblewombat-is-now-a-moderator-for-the-game-room/455180)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisiblewombat-is-now-a-moderator-for-the-game-room/455180 "2008-07-28T16:05:48Z")
I hope you’ll join me in welcoming our newest moderator, InvisibleWombat! Your reported posts will now go to both of us, and, you’re welcome to PM either of us for Game Room related issues. --- ## [Riddles for the dim of bulb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riddles-for-the-dim-of-bulb/457817)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riddles-for-the-dim-of-bulb/457817 "2008-07-26T19:03:13Z")
Rather than explain, I’ll start with an example. I’m made of many different types of materials Sometimes you can see through me I require a key to pass through but not to pass out What am I? --- ## [Letour 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letour-2008/455324)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letour-2008/455324 "2008-07-26T16:39:08Z")
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t think I know a single rider in this year Tour. However, maybe that’s a good thing. I’ll watch it this year like I did before the Lance years. Just enjoying the scenery and picking a ri… --- ## [How do we like Mutants & Masterminds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-like-mutants-masterminds/448709)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-like-mutants-masterminds/448709 "2008-07-26T13:55:38Z")
Despite being a fan of the superhero genre, Mutants & Masterminds I somehow managed to carry out without knowledge that it existed until I found an old copy of the 2nd Ed. sourcebook yesterday. With that in mind, I’m won… --- ## [Will Bret Favre be the starter for Green Bay in 08?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-bret-favre-be-the-starter-for-green-bay-in-08/457822)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-bret-favre-be-the-starter-for-green-bay-in-08/457822 "2008-07-26T06:02:58Z")
He is unretiring and reporting for camp. I can’t imagine he would back up Aaron Rogers. At this point, Favre is the better player and the better player should always start. I don’t know who he will be traded to. I f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=625) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=627)