# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=632 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 633 --- ## [Mafia: Cecilvania \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-cecilvania-game-over/449111)
**Author:** [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Replies:** 1409\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-cecilvania-game-over/449111 "2008-07-04T21:28:03Z")
The game is open for sign ups. We would like to reserve the game for veterans if possible since many of the players in Doperville are newbies. There is space for 17 players. This will be a semi-closed setup. A Rule Set … --- ## [D&D 4e System Reference Document](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-4e-system-reference-document/455108)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-4e-system-reference-document/455108 "2008-07-04T21:24:04Z")
With D&D 3 and 3.5, the OGL System Reference Document contained, basically, all the information you needed to play a game. But when I looked up the SRD for 4e, I only found this, which, as far as I can tell, is just a l… --- ## [Baseball HOF - Current Players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-hof-current-players/455112)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-hof-current-players/455112 "2008-07-04T19:47:05Z")
Looking for a comprehensive list of likely, or close, HOFers among current players. I’ll start with the first 5. Add to the list and commence discussion. If you think someone doesn’t belong, please explain. Greg Maddux … --- ## [Let's obscene-ise song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-obscene-ise-song-lyrics/455222)
**Author:** [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-obscene-ise-song-lyrics/455222 "2008-07-04T19:34:08Z")
Being as I am in a depraved, disgruntled frame of mind, I feel it necessary to start a thread where we vandalise song lyrics, substituting close-sounding obscene lyrics for the originals. Bonus points if only very minor … --- ## [Tell me about Eve Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-eve-online/452278)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 319\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-eve-online/452278 "2008-07-04T16:11:59Z")
I am getting a demo for Eve Online. Please let me know what you think of this game if you’ve played it. It’s the first MMORPG that I’ll have played. --- ## [Sports announcers should shut up more often](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-announcers-should-shut-up-more-often/455127)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-announcers-should-shut-up-more-often/455127 "2008-07-04T11:30:16Z")
I’ve got the Mets-Cards game on TV, and for some reason the announcers aren’t coming through. All I can hear is the sounds of the stadium (faintly) and the balls/bats/gloves and the umpire’s calls (less faintly). It’s pr… --- ## [Does airplane or jet-ski racing have a following?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-airplane-or-jet-ski-racing-have-a-following/455151)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-airplane-or-jet-ski-racing-have-a-following/455151 "2008-07-03T21:20:00Z")
Is there actually a fan base of people who follow air racing? OK, there have to be, or else the sport wouldn’t exist, so that’s kind of a flawed question…right? Are air racing fans usually pilots themselves? I would imag… --- ## [Feed me some Yummy Feud by TDN \[closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feed-me-some-yummy-feud-by-tdn-closed/454944)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feed-me-some-yummy-feud-by-tdn-closed/454944 "2008-07-03T15:41:31Z")
(This list brought to you by TDN!) Read all the Rules! 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… --- ## [Clever trivia questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-trivia-questions/453747)
**Author:** [@petew83](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/petew83)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-trivia-questions/453747 "2008-07-03T12:37:30Z")
Who is the only actress to win an Oscar for portraying an actress who won an Oscar? Answer = Kate Blanchett --- ## [D&D4e computer games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d4e-computer-games/455081)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d4e-computer-games/455081 "2008-07-03T11:24:48Z")
Is it known yet what computer games will be designed (or are being designed) based on D&D 4e rules? -FrL- --- ## [Ongoing Euro '08 matches. Spoilers included](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-euro-08-matches-spoilers-included/452387)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-euro-08-matches-spoilers-included/452387 "2008-07-03T03:50:31Z")
Tile says it all. Day Four, Group D – end of first round: Spain/Russia Greece (holders)/Sweden --- ## [Alternative idea for A-S game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-idea-for-a-s-game/455043)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-idea-for-a-s-game/455043 "2008-07-03T03:23:00Z")
They’ve been trying to give the All Star teams a real motivation for playing hard, trying to win, etc., by making the World Series home advantage go to the winner, which I don’t like for a number of reasons, not least of… --- ## [Metal Gear Solid 4 is Out (No Spoilers in the OP, but may have them later on)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-4-is-out-no-spoilers-in-the-op-but-may-have-them-later-on/452700)
**Author:** [@dotchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dotchan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-4-is-out-no-spoilers-in-the-op-but-may-have-them-later-on/452700 "2008-07-02T23:34:24Z")
So, Guns of the Patriots. Who here’s planning to buy it? How much of a bastard is Kojima? (Spoiler boxes, please.) And what the bleep is up with the Metal Gears that moo? --- ## [2008 NHL Entry Draft (and related affairs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-nhl-entry-draft-and-related-affairs/453610)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-nhl-entry-draft-and-related-affairs/453610 "2008-07-02T22:20:40Z")
I’ve got to pop into a meeting for a bit so I’ll make this short and maybe they’ll be some interest. Big news so far: Chris Mason to St. Louis for a 4th round pick. Ray Emery and Dan Cloutier placed on waivers. Jamaa… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Losers (R1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-losers-r1/454516)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-losers-r1/454516 "2008-07-02T20:19:04Z")
This is one of 4 Oscar Madness showdowns running, with this one squaring off (in four different time periods) films that were Oscar nominees but walked away with either one or zero awards. All seeds and line-ups determi… --- ## [Muppet Madness (Round One) -- Who is the Dope's most beloved Muppet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-madness-round-one-who-is-the-dopes-most-beloved-muppet/454778)
**Author:** [@Parthol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parthol)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-madness-round-one-who-is-the-dopes-most-beloved-muppet/454778 "2008-07-02T20:13:20Z")
A muppet-related discussion over in Cafe Society has prompted me to start my own Madness thread – Muppet Madness! This tournament will decide, once and for all, the Dope’s most beloved Muppet. The seedings are accord… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Forgotten (R1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-forgotten-r1/454518)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-forgotten-r1/454518 "2008-07-02T19:03:12Z")
This is one of 4 Oscar Madness showdowns running, with this one having films never nominated for an Oscar in any category square off against each other in four different time periods. All seeds and line-ups determined … --- ## [D&D 4th edition campaign: 1200 A.D. Earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-4th-edition-campaign-1200-a-d-earth/455021)
**Author:** [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-4th-edition-campaign-1200-a-d-earth/455021 "2008-07-02T17:41:02Z")
So I’m away from my gaming group for a few months traveling and am setting up the campaign world for our next game during the trip. I would like some input from any that would care to comment, as I’m not a very strong hi… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Also-Rans (R1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-also-rans-r1/454514)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-also-rans-r1/454514 "2008-07-02T16:59:26Z")
This is one of 4 Oscar Madness showdowns running, with this one having films that won multiple Oscars (but not Best Picture) square off against each other in four different time periods. All seeds and line-ups determin… --- ## [Game Room Feud by want2know \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-room-feud-by-want2know-closed/454791)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-room-feud-by-want2know-closed/454791 "2008-07-02T16:38:57Z")
(This list brought to you by want2know!) Read all the Rules! 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 dupl… --- ## [Oscar Madness - Best Picture Winners (R1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-best-picture-winners-r1/454512)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-best-picture-winners-r1/454512 "2008-07-02T16:36:59Z")
This is one of 4 Oscar Madness showdowns running, with this one having Best Picture winners square off against each other in four different time periods. All seeds and line-ups determined by the user poll data from the… --- ## [Best Championship Hardware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-championship-hardware/454742)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-championship-hardware/454742 "2008-07-02T15:50:38Z")
At the conclusion of Euro2008, we got to see Spain lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy. Which was nice and all, but the people at my house agreed that it pretty much pales in comparison to The Stanley Cup. I personally think… --- ## [Nit Pick the previous thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nit-pick-the-previous-thread/454515)
**Author:** [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nit-pick-the-previous-thread/454515 "2008-07-02T12:45:24Z")
In this game, we will be nit picking the previous poster’s thread. As long as its friendly, you can nit pick ANYTHING about the previous poster’s thread - grammar, spelling, style, presentation, brevity - or length; its… --- ## [Origins Game Fair 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-game-fair-2008/449838)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-game-fair-2008/449838 "2008-07-02T11:51:58Z")
Columbus, Ohio plays host to the Origins Game Fair in late June. Board games, Wargames, CCGs, RPGs… all manner of games are showcased. I go every year (and have gone every year, with one exception, since 1998) and al… --- ## [Sound Effect Madness -- the finale!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-effect-madness-the-finale/454562)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-effect-madness-the-finale/454562 "2008-07-02T01:55:10Z")
For Kat’s sake, if for no other reason (it’s a long, slow summer with no Fantasy Teevee, ain’t it, kiddo?), we have arrived at the finale of Sound Effect Madness. Turns out that “ing” is the key element in a great sound … --- ## ["Articulate" - Board Game - Anyone played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/articulate-board-game-anyone-played/454745)
**Author:** [@Bravo\_Romeo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bravo_Romeo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/articulate-board-game-anyone-played/454745 "2008-07-02T01:33:32Z")
I just got back from four days away with my friends in the wilderness and we must have played this at least 20 times. Honestly it’s the best board game I’ve ever played. It’s also the funniest, with people dissolving … --- ## [Diablo dopers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-dopers/454828)
**Author:** [@Koldanar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koldanar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-dopers/454828 "2008-07-01T23:32:45Z")
The announcement made me break out my copy of D2, and I’m dying to jump back online again…trouble is I’m rather rusty :slight\_smile: Would any of you want to take a trip down Nostalgia lane, and start popping online in … --- ## [Capoeira: For show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capoeira-for-show/454946)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capoeira-for-show/454946 "2008-07-01T21:17:33Z")
First of all, pardon me if this is in the wrong place, but I wasn’t sure where to put an opinion question about a martial art that may be categorized as a sport… :confused: Anyway, I’ve been looking at some videos of c… --- ## [Baseball Thread June 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-thread-june-2008/451344)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-thread-june-2008/451344 "2008-07-01T20:09:33Z")
Well for me it is nice to start the month with the Yankees over .500 for a change. :wink: A-Rod is back and Jorge is close. Moose has the most wins on the team and I thought he was the likeliest one to be knocked out o… --- ## [Any reason NOT to buy used games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-not-to-buy-used-games/454444)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-not-to-buy-used-games/454444 "2008-07-01T17:13:15Z")
Is there any reason not to buy used Xbox 360 games? I’ve got a trial membership to gamefly I’ll be cancelling shortly (I don’t have enough time to play to justify the membership charge), but their offering me GTA IV & C… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=631) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=633)