# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=652 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 653 --- ## [A question about Family Feud threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-family-feud-threads/444640)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-family-feud-threads/444640 "2008-04-10T20:48:16Z")
In a recent Family Feud thread, I noticed that another player had guessed seven of the same answers I had guessed. That made me wonder; in any of the recent FF threads, have we had two people guess the same ten answers? --- ## [Assasin's Creed on PC Should be out today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assasins-creed-on-pc-should-be-out-today/444649)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assasins-creed-on-pc-should-be-out-today/444649 "2008-04-10T20:29:25Z")
Anyone looking forward to AC on PC? So far the reviews are on par with the console version with no major issues being reported with the PC version, and even confirmed reports of better performance with DX10. No other gr… --- ## [SSB: Brawl. A month later review...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssb-brawl-a-month-later-review/444435)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssb-brawl-a-month-later-review/444435 "2008-04-10T19:25:45Z")
It’s been a month since release and I’ve been playing this game on and off and must say, I’ve never, in my 25+ years of playing video games, ever played a game this popular that controls this poorly. The characters and … --- ## [Is this a good time to buy an Xbox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-an-xbox-360/444059)
**Author:** [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-an-xbox-360/444059 "2008-04-10T18:35:27Z")
I’ll need to get one when GTA IV comes out, and there are already some great games that I want to play (e.g., Culdcept Saga, Burnout Paradise), but is now a good time? There are rumblings on Engadget about a possible pr… --- ## [tweaks to b-ball rules (intentional fouling)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tweaks-to-b-ball-rules-intentional-fouling/444470)
**Author:** [@Figaro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Figaro)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tweaks-to-b-ball-rules-intentional-fouling/444470 "2008-04-10T18:26:00Z")
Inspired by last night’s NCAA final game, but also with “hack a Shaq” in mind… When I am named commissioner of all basketball, I am going to add one or both of the following two rules to the rulebook to address intentio… --- ## [WoW:UI Help, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-ui-help-please/444426)
**Author:** [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-ui-help-please/444426 "2008-04-10T17:08:52Z")
I deleted my folders and Cosmos but I still get THIS & it is driving. me. sane! I am refering to the name of the neutral or unfriendly auto pop-up (in this pic it is yellow) w/health bar. If it’s a single, not much of… --- ## [Who is the least into March Madness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-least-into-march-madness/444358)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-least-into-march-madness/444358 "2008-04-10T16:12:24Z")
Until I looked at the sports section this morning, I couldn’t have named either of the teams in the finals. I knew that all 4 of the final 4 were number 1 seeds, but couldn’t have identified any of them other than to gu… --- ## [Three Things in Common](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-things-in-common/443472)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-things-in-common/443472 "2008-04-09T23:51:50Z")
One person lists three words that all form common two-word phrases or compound words with the same word: Examples: Q: hot, head, cent A: Red Explanation: red-hot, redhead, red cent (note that a hyphenated word, a c… --- ## [I thought that was a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-that-was-a-_________/443404)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-that-was-a-_________/443404 "2008-04-09T23:46:58Z")
With apologies to Black Cossacks? thread title, I couldn’t help but think of a game we used to play that started off something like: I thought a Cossack was that ankle-length garment worn by clergy and laymen in Roman… --- ## [Do one and done players hurt college basketball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-one-and-done-players-hurt-college-basketball/444476)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-one-and-done-players-hurt-college-basketball/444476 "2008-04-09T15:31:09Z")
Now that the tournament is over, every talented freshman will declare for the NBA draft. Is it better to have the talented player for one year? Or would colleges be better off without them? It is obvious that most of the… --- ## [Are Wiis still in production?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-wiis-still-in-production/444417)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-wiis-still-in-production/444417 "2008-04-09T14:46:40Z")
I haven’t heard of any stores getting Wii consoles/bundles since January. No one seems to know when they are getting any in stock (Worst Buy, Circuit Shitty, Wal\*Tard, Target, any number of online retailers). Has anyone… --- ## [EA Sports Screws PC Gamers (Again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-screws-pc-gamers-again/443992)
**Author:** [@Fuji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuji)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-screws-pc-gamers-again/443992 "2008-04-09T13:42:25Z")
As an avid PC sports gamer, I should be used to this by now. The ritual of humiliation and self-abasement that is part and parcel of dealing with the avaricious thugs at EA Sports to get my semi-annual fix. It all starte… --- ## [Quick baseball question: tagging up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-question-tagging-up/444461)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-question-tagging-up/444461 "2008-04-09T11:16:03Z")
I don’t know why this thought just randomly jumped into my head because I don’t recall ever having seen an example of this. As far as I know from years of watching baseball, the rule(s) regarding a runner tagging up inv… --- ## [Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-and-conquer-3-kanes-wrath/443170)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-and-conquer-3-kanes-wrath/443170 "2008-04-09T07:38:55Z")
I got the expansion last week and I’m really enjoying it. Plot wise, it takes an interesting approach to the ‘expansion pack’ model of most games- Usually most games break up their plots/sequels into major chunks of tim… --- ## [LittleBigPlanet: I don't get it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/littlebigplanet-i-dont-get-it/444447)
**Author:** [@Autumn\_Almanac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autumn_Almanac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/littlebigplanet-i-dont-get-it/444447 "2008-04-09T04:20:27Z")
Everyone seems to be really hyped for this game and it’s mentioned on every list of the PS3’s big killer apps. All of the previews focus on user-generated content. But what is the core game itself? Platformer? Puzzle gam… --- ## [RUSH Madness Final Four!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-final-four/444265)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-final-four/444265 "2008-04-09T03:18:29Z")
Thanks to everyone who has been playing so far. Last round was pretty close, 2112 beat out Bastille Day 5-3, Tom Sawyer over Freewill 6-2, Subdivisions whipped Distant Early Warning 5-2, and it was Roll the Bones over D… --- ## [Anyone running a by-mail D&D game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-running-a-by-mail-d-d-game/444512)
**Author:** [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-running-a-by-mail-d-d-game/444512 "2008-04-09T02:38:30Z")
This came up last year, but I’m still looking to join a game if anyone is running. If you’re starting a game or have a slot open in an ongoing game, I’d like a shot. In the past five years I’ve joined two mail campaign… --- ## [Rolling Stones Madness: Glimmer Twins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-madness-glimmer-twins/443888)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-madness-glimmer-twins/443888 "2008-04-09T02:09:58Z")
You all know who the Glimmer Twins are, don’t you? So it is Brian vs Keith. Sympathy for the Devil vs Gimme Shelter I have the feeling it’s gonna be a blowout. --- ## [Current and Upcoming PC Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-and-upcoming-pc-games/444328)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-and-upcoming-pc-games/444328 "2008-04-09T01:31:22Z")
This thread, which was written to assure PC Gamers that good shit was still coming their way, contained a number of surprises for me: http://www.systemwars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69169 First of all, it seems as th… --- ## [Baseball scoring question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-scoring-question/444259)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-scoring-question/444259 "2008-04-09T01:31:00Z")
The A’s scored 1 run today and Lee of the Indians is credited with allowin gno earned runs. The second inning went like this: Hannahan grounded out. Suzuki singled. Suzuki to second on wild pitch. Sweeney reached on… --- ## [Going out to watch a game: etiquette advice needed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-out-to-watch-a-game-etiquette-advice-needed/444197)
**Author:** [@Thorium\_Indium\_Potassium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thorium_Indium_Potassium)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-out-to-watch-a-game-etiquette-advice-needed/444197 "2008-04-08T23:38:54Z")
Background: We’ve never been big into sports, but this year we’ve being paying attention to KU sports, and they rocked last night! Now the question: We were going to go out to watch the game last night, but by the time… --- ## [Led Zeppelin Madness!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness/444106)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness/444106 "2008-04-08T19:45:48Z")
Just like all the other madness threads. Pick one song from the given pair. the winner goes on to the next round. Notes : I only chose a pool of 48 songs. This makes bracket weirdness. Instead of a “play-in” round,… --- ## [You Have to Burn the Rope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-to-burn-the-rope/444423)
**Author:** [@Talon\_Karrde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talon_Karrde)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-to-burn-the-rope/444423 "2008-04-08T19:44:15Z")
Best game ever (note: it’s a flash game, the link goes right to it). It’s kind of a tricky game. If you get stuck, here is a walkthrough. I would recommend you to keep trying or ask a friend for help though, because the… --- ## [The Ptolus Thread (No spoilers, Please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ptolus-thread-no-spoilers-please/444494)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ptolus-thread-no-spoilers-please/444494 "2008-04-08T18:51:28Z")
I’m just starting to play in the Ptolus adventure setting. I sort of like the place as it isn’t too overrun with technology like Ebberon. Firearms are available and there are comments about something called “Chaositech… --- ## [Best "Mega Power" animation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mega-power-animation/444355)
**Author:** [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mega-power-animation/444355 "2008-04-08T18:32:32Z")
You know the ones, a JRPG character shouts “Mega power moon strike!” and leaps into the sky with booms, crackles, lightning, and nukes, hitting the bad guy for 1365 damage points (in bouncing gold animated font). So wha… --- ## [I miss The Feud! \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-the-feud-closed/444080)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-the-feud-closed/444080 "2008-04-08T18:01:50Z")
A. Read all the rules B. Post your answers before reading the thread C. Post your answers like this: Answer Answer, etc Do not repeat the questions, do not add extraneous fluff amongst your answers. If you want to a… --- ## [U.S. History trivia quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-history-trivia-quiz/424091)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 1547\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-history-trivia-quiz/424091 "2008-04-08T15:06:58Z")
The Rules: Ask about any person, place, thing or event since 1492. You must completely rely on your own memory - you can’t consult any book, teh internets, or ask someone else, either in formulating or answering a ques… --- ## [NCAA Bracket Bustin'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-bracket-bustin/441765)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-bracket-bustin/441765 "2008-04-08T13:33:19Z")
It’s that time of year again…March Madness. Come and fill out your brackets on Yahoo and join the official SDMB group\*. Yahoo Tourney Pick’Em Group ID: 134508 Password: cecil \*Offer void where previous group already… --- ## [Tape delayed games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tape-delayed-games/444412)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tape-delayed-games/444412 "2008-04-08T13:33:09Z")
While reading about the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” US vs USSR Olympic match, I remembered that the game was on tape delay. I also recall hearing that 1970’s NBA finals games were also tape delayed. If you followed sports ba… --- ## [Need help with Crisis Core...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-crisis-core/444445)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-crisis-core/444445 "2008-04-08T13:14:33Z")
In some of the missions there is a critter that is giving me real problems. I don’t know what its name is, but it’s just a bunch of colored spheres that bounce around. After a few seconds, it fries Zack with something … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=651) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=653)