# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=635 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 636 --- ## [Respond to a thread without reading more than the title.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respond-to-a-thread-without-reading-more-than-the-title/452805)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respond-to-a-thread-without-reading-more-than-the-title/452805 "2008-06-23T13:24:53Z")
Fishing with Bears My advice is to start with smaller bait - maggots or worms are ideal. --- ## [Obama Feud by Happy Lendervedder \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-feud-by-happy-lendervedder-closed/453682)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-feud-by-happy-lendervedder-closed/453682 "2008-06-23T11:56:35Z")
(This list brought to you by Happy Lendervedder!) 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 a… --- ## [Pokemon console games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-console-games/453571)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-console-games/453571 "2008-06-23T09:05:43Z")
Bricker Jr has discovered Pokemon… who knew it was still around? Well, to my surprise, it is, and he’s agitating for a computer game. I am not a gamer at all. We own nothing - no PS, no Wii, no Xbox. Plenty of PCs, but… --- ## [My plan to fix Major League Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-plan-to-fix-major-league-baseball/453604)
**Author:** [@WF\_Tomba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WF_Tomba)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-plan-to-fix-major-league-baseball/453604 "2008-06-23T05:02:29Z")
The problem: there are too many teams that never have a chance to do anything interesting. This drives down interest in the sport and makes many games meaningless. In part, this is because there are just too many teams, … --- ## [Switch hitter faces switch pitcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitter-faces-switch-pitcher/453652)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switch-hitter-faces-switch-pitcher/453652 "2008-06-22T19:58:30Z")
And uncertainty ensues. What would be the major-league rule for this situation? --- ## [Babyboomers II Feud: Stuck in the 50s and 60s! by Tarragon918 \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babyboomers-ii-feud-stuck-in-the-50s-and-60s-by-tarragon918-closed/453458)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babyboomers-ii-feud-stuck-in-the-50s-and-60s-by-tarragon918-closed/453458 "2008-06-22T19:17:55Z")
(This list brought to you by Tarragon918!) 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 du… --- ## [Predictions Quarterfinals Euro 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-quarterfinals-euro-2008/453424)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-quarterfinals-euro-2008/453424 "2008-06-22T16:35:12Z")
Ok, now we know the eight teams through. What are your predictions for the quarterfinals? Portugal v Germany I predict Portugal here. But not by much. Some teams (Spain anyone? :smiley: ) flatter to deceive. The … --- ## [Strange connections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-connections/453736)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-connections/453736 "2008-06-22T00:22:07Z")
Fuzzy Wuzzy was (wuz) the same bear that went over the mountain. Cross-Eyed Mary is a distant relation of Typhoid. It was one of the blind mice that ran up the clock. Casey, after retiring from baseball in shame, got … --- ## [Cecilvania: The Forbidden Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecilvania-the-forbidden-thread/449472)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecilvania-the-forbidden-thread/449472 "2008-06-21T23:49:25Z")
Don’t know how popular this thread will be, but here it is. The game will be starting within the hour (we hope). We do have a super secret spoiler board (PM me for access). I will be running my usual “write the color”… --- ## [Musical Instrument Madness Round Four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-instrument-madness-round-four/453306)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-instrument-madness-round-four/453306 "2008-06-21T17:36:57Z")
Some real heartbreakers in round 3. Many of my primary instruments were knocked out (and all you clarinet lovers can just DIE already), and I had to cast the deciding vote for Trumpet vs Sax, which was a brutal battle. T… --- ## [Sound Effect Madness, Round 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-effect-madness-round-2/453169)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-effect-madness-round-2/453169 "2008-06-21T13:36:37Z")
Here’s the next round. Vote for your favorite in each matchup. Voting will remain open until Wednesday, June 18th at 8 PM EDT. The MEH bracket Zing vs. Buzz Chirp vs. Eek Fizz vs. Splat Quack vs. Oink The WHOOSH br… --- ## [3 items Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-items-game/453382)
**Author:** [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-items-game/453382 "2008-06-20T22:26:37Z")
Player one offers list (I know that a list contains 3 items thanks to this board): Shot put, 100 meter dash, long jump. Next player answers- Decathalon events. Then gives new list. Chakka Khan, Diana Ross, Whitney H… --- ## [The Seattle Mariners - What can be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seattle-mariners-what-can-be-done/453320)
**Author:** [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seattle-mariners-what-can-be-done/453320 "2008-06-20T21:12:06Z")
Yes the local boys of summer are off to one of the most dismal starts ever, and this with one of the higher payrolls in baseball. What can be done with a team that can’t even BUY a winning season? We recently fired the h… --- ## [Spooooooooooooore!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooooooooooooore/453623)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooooooooooooore/453623 "2008-06-20T21:10:01Z")
Yes, I know there’s two other threads on it. I just wanted to start a thread where I yelled SPOOOOOOOOOOOOORE! Mods, feel free to close this thread or merge it elsewhere. Personally, I think it’s gonna break me…I can … --- ## [Nice touches you really like in games you love.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-touches-you-really-like-in-games-you-love/453525)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-touches-you-really-like-in-games-you-love/453525 "2008-06-20T18:22:40Z")
I recently purchased Civ IV. It’s a great auld game, ironing out many of the flaws that I found irritating in Civ III. Anyway, the Celtic Empire civ in the Warlords version has the nice touch of the units all speaking in… --- ## [Four strikeouts in one half-inning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-strikeouts-in-one-half-inning/453043)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-strikeouts-in-one-half-inning/453043 "2008-06-20T05:19:28Z")
This feat isn’t actually all that rare, but it is interesting: Baker strikes out four in an inning. --- ## [Anyone been able to get Splinter Cel Chaos theory to work with less hardware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-able-to-get-splinter-cel-chaos-theory-to-work-with-less-hardware/453475)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-able-to-get-splinter-cel-chaos-theory-to-work-with-less-hardware/453475 "2008-06-20T04:33:17Z")
I ask because I don’t have the 3.0 ghz processor it claims to require. I am at least somewhat suspicious of that “requirement”. --- ## [Blizzard to Release new WOW Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-to-release-new-wow-game/452595)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-to-release-new-wow-game/452595 "2008-06-20T01:19:36Z")
Check it out! World of World of Warcraft --- ## [Spore Creature Creator available today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-creature-creator-available-today/453201)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spore-creature-creator-available-today/453201 "2008-06-20T00:15:27Z")
Well, the trial version at least. You can download it here. I’m not sure what the difference between the “free trial” and the real version is, given that it’s just a Creature Creator, not Spore itself. But I figure it’s… --- ## [Rate my new (used) console games, that I got today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-my-new-used-console-games-that-i-got-today/447858)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-my-new-used-console-games-that-i-got-today/447858 "2008-06-19T19:54:29Z")
In order from your favorite to least favorite Resident Evil 4 (wii) GUN (360) F.E.A.R. (360) So far the only one I have tried is GUN, and it’s totally blowing all all my expectations away. It’s a real bargain for ju… --- ## [Ask the Guy Who's Seen DnD 4th Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whos-seen-dnd-4th-edition/451296)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whos-seen-dnd-4th-edition/451296 "2008-06-19T19:16:11Z")
Short version: if you enjoy Final Fantasy Tactics or Disgaea, you might like it. You really don’t need a group of people to play together, and in fact that might just get in the way. Two (one on each side) can play as we… --- ## [The Baseball Feud: Off the Bench Edition by Ace309 \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-baseball-feud-off-the-bench-edition-by-ace309-closed/453109)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-baseball-feud-off-the-bench-edition-by-ace309-closed/453109 "2008-06-19T18:01:50Z")
(This list brought to you by Ace309!) 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 duplica… --- ## [A link to a song you like. Next poster must know the previous song.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-link-to-a-song-you-like-next-poster-must-know-the-previous-song/453474)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-link-to-a-song-you-like-next-poster-must-know-the-previous-song/453474 "2008-06-19T15:18:05Z")
I begin with Richard Clapton Girls On The Avenue the best prostitute song of all time: --- ## [TV Trivia chain game -- I love the 70s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-trivia-chain-game-i-love-the-70s/452573)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-trivia-chain-game-i-love-the-70s/452573 "2008-06-19T04:06:34Z")
Who played Willie Larkin, and on what show? Who played the pretty girl in that episode? Series for which she is known Who played her sister on that show? Show on which she played someone’s mother Actor o… --- ## [WNBA star, born and lives in US, will play for team Russia in Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wnba-star-born-and-lives-in-us-will-play-for-team-russia-in-olympics/453094)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wnba-star-born-and-lives-in-us-will-play-for-team-russia-in-olympics/453094 "2008-06-19T01:34:15Z")
I think the word traitor is too harsh, but this girl should be playing for her home country and not Team Russia. Thoughts? --- ## [Deus Ex advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-advice/453324)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-advice/453324 "2008-06-18T19:24:07Z")
Hey, I’m playing \*Deus Ex \* for the first time (yeah, I know; I’m chronically late, OK?) and I am stuck at the helipad/ airfield with low, low health. Due to excessive in-game altruism on my part, I did not lie, cheat,… --- ## [US OPEN thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-thread/452690)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-open-thread/452690 "2008-06-18T19:13:48Z")
Anyone interested in an ongoing discussion of this weekend’s festivities? (Wasn’t too much interest in my previous “Will Tiger do it?” thread.) Predictions for a winner/winning score? What do you think about holding i… --- ## [Can I buy a solitaire engine to put on a website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-buy-a-solitaire-engine-to-put-on-a-website/453277)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-buy-a-solitaire-engine-to-put-on-a-website/453277 "2008-06-18T18:34:14Z")
A friend of mine is building a website and he is think about having visitors be able to play solitaire when they visit his site. My thinking is that solitaire games have been around forever and he should be able to pay t… --- ## [NBA Finals 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-finals-2008/451252)
**Author:** [@jimmmy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimmmy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-finals-2008/451252 "2008-06-18T15:30:54Z")
Wow. It is everything I hoped to avoid (Kobe winning another Title and MVP in the same year & rehabbing himself enuff to become the face of the game again - thus crippling it in the U.S. until that changes or the the Cel… --- ## [Musical Instrument Madness Round Three](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-instrument-madness-round-three/452900)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-instrument-madness-round-three/452900 "2008-06-18T04:55:20Z")
There was some tight competition in round 2, including two ties which I had to break (I casted my vote for French Horn and Harpsichord, two instruments which I have sitting within sight of my computer), and what is going… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=634) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=636)