# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=627 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 628 --- ## [Superhero Madness (Round 5)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-5/457580)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-5/457580 "2008-07-26T03:08:38Z")
Based on ArizonaTeach’s idea. The rules are simple. Pick one competitor in each match-up - the one with the higher total goes on to the next round and the losers get dumped in the dollar bin. You can base your vote on a… --- ## [Muppet Madness - FINAL FOUR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-madness-final-four/457229)
**Author:** [@Parthol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parthol)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-madness-final-four/457229 "2008-07-26T03:00:48Z")
We’re down to the final four muppets. I never had a particular scheme for how the brackets would match up against one another at the end, so I’m going to choose the head-to-heads right now, using a die roll. One moment… --- ## [My distant brush with fame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-distant-brush-with-fame/457777)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-distant-brush-with-fame/457777 "2008-07-26T02:23:46Z")
Since the discussion forum I’m referring to in this post is available only to registered users of the Spore Creature Creator, I’ll just quote the relevant posts here. Anyway, I said this about Will Wright in one post: … --- ## [A Different Sort of Superhero RPG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-different-sort-of-superhero-rpg/449431)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-different-sort-of-superhero-rpg/449431 "2008-07-26T02:13:45Z")
Howdy, folks. Are you a fan of the DC Universe? Do you thrill at the thought of taking on a role as one of the iconic superheroes thereof? Am I sounding enough like a generic sales pitch? I’m a moderator on a DC-Univer… --- ## [Need answer fast: MLB batting practice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-mlb-batting-practice/457635)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-mlb-batting-practice/457635 "2008-07-25T13:26:50Z")
I’m taking my little brother (10) to his first Pirates game tonight. I plan on teaching him all the finer points, like where to park, what cool features PNC park has, how to haggle with a scalper, and all that fun stuff… --- ## [Brujaja's Mystery Feud \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brujajas-mystery-feud-closed/457602)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brujajas-mystery-feud-closed/457602 "2008-07-25T12:05:08Z")
DO NOT READ ANY POSTS BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS!! POST YOUR ANSWERS FIRST!! This Feud has a twist: Fifty extra points if you can guess what the questions all have in common. Leave a space below your answers and your… --- ## [Recent poker stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-poker-stories/455870)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2008, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-poker-stories/455870 "2008-07-25T10:03:12Z")
So I was playing omaha hi/lo last night. I was dealt 567T, which isn’t a great hand, so I folded preflop. The flop was 567. The turn was a 5. The river was 5. So if I’d stayed in, I would have made quad 5’s… …and lost… --- ## [What type of gamer are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-gamer-are-you/456968)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-gamer-are-you/456968 "2008-07-24T23:57:26Z")
I’ve grown a little sick of the current labels of “hardcore” and “casual” for gamers, so I decided to make my own little test that categorizes the type of gamer you are a little different. It’s still in the planning stag… --- ## [How do you practice pole-vaulting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-practice-pole-vaulting/457169)
**Author:** [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-practice-pole-vaulting/457169 "2008-07-24T20:00:18Z")
My own guess is, “By expecting to take a lot of hard knocks.”, but I’m sure there must be a more technical answer!? --- ## [The Name Game Feud by Scarlett67 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game-feud-by-scarlett67-game-over/457472)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game-feud-by-scarlett67-game-over/457472 "2008-07-24T13:45:04Z")
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… --- ## [The Relevance of GameCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-relevance-of-gamecube/457454)
**Author:** [@tim\_mcdonough](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim_mcdonough)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-relevance-of-gamecube/457454 "2008-07-24T13:11:55Z")
Are GameCubes on the way out? We’re not big gamers (and we’re happy with the GC) but it seems like everytime a new game comes out that I think my son would like, it’s not being made for the GC platform. Should I give u… --- ## [Wavarace 64 appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wavarace-64-appreciation-thread/457438)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wavarace-64-appreciation-thread/457438 "2008-07-24T03:27:28Z")
A spin-off from the thread in GQ about the jet-ski racing pool… Does anyone here love Wave Race for Nintendo 64? This is one of my favorite classic games of all time (I’m 22 so I do view the N64 as “classic.”) For the t… --- ## [Superhero Madness (Round 4)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-4/457332)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-4/457332 "2008-07-24T03:05:34Z")
Based on ArizonaTeach’s idea. The rules are simple. Pick one competitor in each match-up - the one with the higher total goes on to the next round and the losers get dumped in the dollar bin. You can base your vote on a… --- ## [Halo 3 Legendary edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-legendary-edition/457328)
**Author:** [@jhinman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jhinman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halo-3-legendary-edition/457328 "2008-07-24T00:31:24Z")
Back in August of last ear I has faced with the problem of witch ersion of Halo 3 to pre-order. I decide on the standard edition because as cool as the helmet would be I could not justify the $150. Also the Dell online… --- ## [Steve Bartman offered $25,000 for his autograph](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bartman-offered-25-000-for-his-autograph/457540)
**Author:** [@Jiminator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jiminator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bartman-offered-25-000-for-his-autograph/457540 "2008-07-23T21:42:45Z")
Story here He likely won’t do it, but I thought the interesting part is that no sports figure ever has been offered that kind of money for an autograph. I’ve been to memorabilia stores and seen collectible pieces autog… --- ## [Should I get Vista or XP for gaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vista-or-xp-for-gaming/457494)
**Author:** [@pandNH4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pandNH4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-vista-or-xp-for-gaming/457494 "2008-07-23T20:55:01Z")
So I have a nice new macbook pro. I love the looks and the OS. The one problem is (the lack of) gaming. Macs come with bootcamp so I’ve decided to buy windows. I’ve heard that Vista is a resource hog that makes games … --- ## [Stupidly addictive little game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidly-addictive-little-game/455712)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidly-addictive-little-game/455712 "2008-07-23T19:59:46Z")
I hate this game. I love this game. It sucks so much time out of my day! Maybe that’s what keeps it alive. Maybe it feeds vampirically on productivity. Perhaps if I feed it fresh victims… yes… I can’t read any of the s… --- ## [How to I sell and buy things in Diablo 2? (Battle.net Q)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-i-sell-and-buy-things-in-diablo-2-battle-net-q/457373)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-i-sell-and-buy-things-in-diablo-2-battle-net-q/457373 "2008-07-23T19:46:47Z")
I wound up with a few goodies (I guess) in D2, and didn’t know how to sell them off, or for that matter, how to buy things. Being pretty new on the D2 online scene, I made the mistake of asking people in chat if they wer… --- ## [What games should I get for my new XBox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-should-i-get-for-my-new-xbox-360/456957)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-should-i-get-for-my-new-xbox-360/456957 "2008-07-23T19:35:56Z")
Looks like I’m getting an XBox 360 for my birthday this weekend. Can you folks recommend some good games for me? I would say 3rd person action/adventure games are my favorite, but I’ll play RPGs and FPSs as well. I’m … --- ## [Black History Feud by 5-4-Fighting \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-history-feud-by-5-4-fighting-game-over/457298)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-history-feud-by-5-4-fighting-game-over/457298 "2008-07-23T18:05:24Z")
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… --- ## [A Construction Set for PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-construction-set-for-pc/457405)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-construction-set-for-pc/457405 "2008-07-23T17:20:40Z")
This thread gives a link to Fantastic Contraptions, and what a fun game it is! After a few levels, I started trying to use it as a sandbox of sorts, messing with the pieces to build interesting things out of the game con… --- ## [Cool Flash Games to Waste your Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-flash-games-to-waste-your-time/456771)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-flash-games-to-waste-your-time/456771 "2008-07-23T14:48:58Z")
Maybe we have a round of sharing some wacky, or just plain cool Flash games? I have a blast with this slapping duel game. It got a storyline too! \[Warning: Cheesy\] --- ## [The Official E3 2008 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-e3-2008-thread/456357)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-e3-2008-thread/456357 "2008-07-23T04:40:03Z")
So E3 is less than 24 hours away. What is everyone hyped up to see? For me, it’s all about Mega Man 9. An 8-bit styled, 2D Mega Man, for $10 on WiiWare? Sign me up! I’d also like to hear more from Square-Enix about Dra… --- ## [MLB All Star Game - Should it be used to determine WS home field advantage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-all-star-game-should-it-be-used-to-determine-ws-home-field-advantage/456698)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-all-star-game-should-it-be-used-to-determine-ws-home-field-advantage/456698 "2008-07-22T20:57:33Z")
No, it shouldn’t. I’m a Yankee fan and always want the AL to win, so it’s worked out well for me. But it’s a really bad way to determine something that’s so important. Home field advantage is important in the World … --- ## [In what professional sports do women and men play in the same league?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-professional-sports-do-women-and-men-play-in-the-same-league/457337)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-professional-sports-do-women-and-men-play-in-the-same-league/457337 "2008-07-22T20:03:52Z")
Pretty straight forward. I’ve often thought pool and bowling would be the most likely, but they obviously have separate leagues. Are there any sports(that are not massively obscure) where men and women play competitive… --- ## [Finally, an intellectual blood sport -- chess boxing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-an-intellectual-blood-sport-chess-boxing/456785)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-an-intellectual-blood-sport-chess-boxing/456785 "2008-07-22T16:28:51Z")
AP story here. Play 4 minutes of chess. Box a round. Rinse. Repeat. If someone wins the chess game, they win the match. If someone is knocked out, they lose the match. If the chess game isn’t completed and both ar… --- ## [Switch Hitters: Why the low career batting averages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitters-why-the-low-career-batting-averages/457201)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitters-why-the-low-career-batting-averages/457201 "2008-07-22T15:43:20Z")
I looked at a list of the highest MLB career batting averages and was surprised to see so few switch hitters. The highest ranked switch hitters was some guy named Frankie Frisch at .316, or 68th all-time. Next was Chip… --- ## [The Rainbow Feud by Anyrose \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rainbow-feud-by-anyrose-game-over/457245)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rainbow-feud-by-anyrose-game-over/457245 "2008-07-22T13:10:24Z")
Special Instructions: Fill in the blanks with One or Two words ONLY please (makes it easier for our master scorekeeper that way) and your answer may go before or after the color name. Please leave the color in the answe… --- ## [You're in charge of downloadable content for Rock Band - what do you get out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-in-charge-of-downloadable-content-for-rock-band-what-do-you-get-out-there/456336)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-in-charge-of-downloadable-content-for-rock-band-what-do-you-get-out-there/456336 "2008-07-22T12:43:07Z")
So you become the DLC czar of Rock Band. What do you work on getting out there? It could be something that you’re sure would hit it big, something you know you just want to play, or something you just want to promote. H… --- ## [Superhero Madness (Round 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-3/457124)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superhero-madness-round-3/457124 "2008-07-22T03:18:38Z")
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