# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=655 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 656 --- ## [What is the largest recorded attendance for a baseball game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-recorded-attendance-for-a-baseball-game/443034)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-recorded-attendance-for-a-baseball-game/443034 "2008-03-30T17:14:36Z")
Tomorrow night, the Boston Red Sox will play an exhibition game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the LA Coliseum instead of Dodger Stadium. It is expected to draw as many as 115,000 spectators. Has any baseball game … --- ## [Audiosurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audiosurf/443255)
**Author:** [@Talon\_Karrde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talon_Karrde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audiosurf/443255 "2008-03-30T05:25:23Z")
There was a thread about this before it was released, but I don’t feel like digging it up so I’m starting a new one. I’m splitting this OP into two posts: one that’s directed at the people who aren’t familiar with Audio… --- ## [What is the worst computer game you've ever played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-computer-game-youve-ever-played/439668)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-computer-game-youve-ever-played/439668 "2008-03-30T03:47:47Z")
We’re used to talking about the best and why they rock, but for a change let’s do the worst and why they suck. Not just bad, but the absolute opposite of best. The one game you actually regret even playing, the one with … --- ## [Baseball Spring Training Round-Up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-spring-training-round-up/442220)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-spring-training-round-up/442220 "2008-03-30T02:51:34Z")
It is that time of year and time to start seriously talking baseball. I hope everyone checks in with the report on their team and their comments about the other teams and posts. Have fun! Yankees: We play second fiddle… --- ## [So, My Girlfriend and I Got A Wii...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-girlfriend-and-i-got-a-wii/442758)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-girlfriend-and-i-got-a-wii/442758 "2008-03-30T00:00:24Z")
We’ve got Zelda and the game that came with the console and Wii Play. The girl is starting Zelda, but I’ll have to get into it. As someone that’s been critical of the Wii a few times, I’ll provide a running commentary … --- ## [What is the best you can bowl without throwing a hook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-you-can-bowl-without-throwing-a-hook/442764)
**Author:** [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-you-can-bowl-without-throwing-a-hook/442764 "2008-03-29T20:52:28Z")
Let’s say you bowl by rolling the ball straight down the lane – no hook. If you practice consistently, what is the best you can get your average up to? I realize there are a ton of factors to consider, but I am trying … --- ## [CANDY FEUD! With JOKER! \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-feud-with-joker-closed/442765)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-feud-with-joker-closed/442765 "2008-03-29T20:40:38Z")
The Game Show Family Feud 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 yo… --- ## [What single game had the best weapons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-single-game-had-the-best-weapons/442197)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-single-game-had-the-best-weapons/442197 "2008-03-29T19:17:53Z")
Should I post this in GQ? :wink: OK, so I’m not talking about games with one incredible weapon, I’m talking about games that had the most great weapons. My candidate: Rise Of The Triad. Here’s the list and explanati… --- ## [March R.E.M. Madness (Round 6 - Final Round)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-6-final-round/442801)
**Author:** [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-6-final-round/442801 "2008-03-29T18:01:35Z")
Part 6 of this thread (rules are available there). All right, we’re down to the final 2. I was a little bummed to see “Feeling Gravitys Pull” go, but oh well. I think I have a good idea of how this one will end, but may… --- ## [Butcher a phrase with the magic of Punctuation!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butcher-a-phrase-with-the-magic-of-punctuation/442925)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butcher-a-phrase-with-the-magic-of-punctuation/442925 "2008-03-29T13:37:56Z")
Here is Mr. Meatloaf expressing his love / hate relationship with butt sex. I would do anything, butt love…, but I won’t do that! I would do anything, but love butt, I won’t do that! --- ## [Tell me about civ's in Civ 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-civs-in-civ-4/443072)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-civs-in-civ-4/443072 "2008-03-29T07:13:54Z")
Basically, what’s good, what’s not? Are the Americans any good? Can you have many cities or is this always a gimp strategy? Is upgrading units something worth bothering with? --- ## [Rolling Stones Madness: Sweet Sixteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-madness-sweet-sixteen/442766)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-madness-sweet-sixteen/442766 "2008-03-29T06:33:58Z")
On we go with the Madness. Let’s blow the final whistle Friday, March 28 at 10:30 p.m. CDT. Mick 2\] Let it Bleed vs 6\] Shattered 4\] Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) vs 8\] Paint It, Black Keith 1\] Gimme… --- ## [Six Degrees of Wikipedia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-degrees-of-wikipedia/442707)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-degrees-of-wikipedia/442707 "2008-03-28T22:10:19Z")
This game was played on the board once before, and for whatever reason I got an immense amount of amusement out of it. I’m sure everyone is familiar with the old time-killer Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon – this is the Infor… --- ## [What's the Warcraft reference for To Serve Man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-warcraft-reference-for-to-serve-man/443080)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-warcraft-reference-for-to-serve-man/443080 "2008-03-28T21:31:06Z")
According to Wikipedia, there’s a reference in Warcraft. Since I don’t play, I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me. --- ## [WoW: Deleting old UI's/WTF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-deleting-old-uis-wtf/442964)
**Author:** [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-deleting-old-uis-wtf/442964 "2008-03-28T19:43:15Z")
I’ve seen a couple of WoW player mention that they’ve had to delete/change their WTF folder and/or delete old UI’s… How do you do this? :confused: I’m afraid to do this on my own because I dont want to screw up anythin… --- ## [Flash game - Desktop Tower Defence.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flash-game-desktop-tower-defence/411427)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flash-game-desktop-tower-defence/411427 "2008-03-28T18:06:49Z")
This flash game was featured in a computer magazine. It’s pretty good. I usually get bored with even the cleverest flash games after a minute, but this one kept me going for a while. http://www.handdrawngames.com/Desk… --- ## [Someone needs to start up a mafia game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-needs-to-start-up-a-mafia-game/442926)
**Author:** [@zuma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-needs-to-start-up-a-mafia-game/442926 "2008-03-28T15:56:59Z")
I’m in. Although I fucking hate them at this point. Start 2 or 3, I don’t care. --- ## [Does Mel Kiper Jr. have any interest whatsoever in...y'know...actual football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mel-kiper-jr-have-any-interest-whatsoever-in-yknow-actual-football/442850)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mel-kiper-jr-have-any-interest-whatsoever-in-yknow-actual-football/442850 "2008-03-28T13:05:17Z")
Caught a little draft coverage on ESPN and was reminded of this question. He’s not a commentator. He’s not a coach. He’s not a scout. He’s never played in the NFL. We don’t hear one word about him during the actual … --- ## [WWTSDMBD? - What Would The SDMB Do? (construct the most tortured hypothetical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwtsdmbd-what-would-the-sdmb-do-construct-the-most-tortured-hypothetical/442663)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwtsdmbd-what-would-the-sdmb-do-construct-the-most-tortured-hypothetical/442663 "2008-03-28T08:34:57Z")
We’ve all been in a situation exactly like this - you’ve crashed your car into a tree and it’s starting to burn - but in the passenger seat, trapped by the crushed dashboard is your only child - who may grow up to be the… --- ## [Mafia: The Mob is Recruiting \[Game Finished\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-mob-is-recruiting-game-finished/438509)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 1983\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-mob-is-recruiting-game-finished/438509 "2008-03-27T23:34:12Z")
To celebrate the inception of the new forum, I’d like to start a new Mafia game based on some rules that I’ve written. I’m in the middle of moving some threads over, but I’ll go ahead and start the thread. I’ll edit th… --- ## [Rock Band for Wii finally announced. I think I'll pass.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-for-wii-finally-announced-i-think-ill-pass/442667)
**Author:** [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-for-wii-finally-announced-i-think-ill-pass/442667 "2008-03-27T23:26:47Z")
It seemed like an inevitability that Rock Band would make its way to the Wii, and the game has now been confirmed with a June 22 ship date. I would be thrilled, if not for some stupid decision making on Harmonix’s part. … --- ## [Are you a Threadkiller? (Game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-threadkiller-game/430669)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-threadkiller-game/430669 "2008-03-27T21:01:00Z")
Only a select few can hold the title of ThreadKiller ™ We do not have an undisputed champion. We do have several persons who have claimed the title. If you truly feel you are a threadkiller, PM me and I will give you t… --- ## [UK-Continental Europe PS2 games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-continental-europe-ps2-games/442840)
**Author:** [@Future\_Londonite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Future_Londonite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-continental-europe-ps2-games/442840 "2008-03-27T19:40:14Z")
Hello Dopers, Somehow I can’t get my google-fu to work…Is the PS2 and the games on a different region in the UK then continental Europe? --- ## [Let's do a "Caption This!" - it's been awhile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-a-caption-this-its-been-awhile/442739)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-a-caption-this-its-been-awhile/442739 "2008-03-27T16:58:27Z")
Hey, we haven’t done one of these for awhile, unless I haven’t been paying attention. This guy just demands a caption Regular readers of cuteoverload.com will know where I found the image. --- ## [AL only - Fantasy Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-only-fantasy-baseball/442513)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-only-fantasy-baseball/442513 "2008-03-27T16:49:15Z")
Sorry if this thread is a dup but with search disabled … I’m in an AL only league so most NL players have not been on my radar for the last few years. Who are the best players who have moved over to the AL from the NL … --- ## [RUSH Madness Round Two!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-round-two/442761)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-round-two/442761 "2008-03-27T09:09:00Z")
Time for round two of the Rush madness game! 32 songs remain. Most of the really popular songs rolled over their competition last round, with only a couple of upsets. YYZ bought it early, and so did Limelight. Only o… --- ## [Tipping Point -- Game element identification needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-point-game-element-identification-needed/442881)
**Author:** [@lizardling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lizardling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-point-game-element-identification-needed/442881 "2008-03-27T04:52:06Z")
I was playing an online Flash game called ‘Tipping Point’ which you can try out from here. Specifically, in the third chapter, there’s a tableful of electronic doodads of which I have the fondest memories from when I was… --- ## [My roommate is replaying Final Fantasy 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-roommate-is-replaying-final-fantasy-7/442641)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-roommate-is-replaying-final-fantasy-7/442641 "2008-03-27T03:49:02Z")
As I walked by him every once in a while, I noticed 3 things: 1- Goodness, the graphics suck! 2- The soundtrack rocks. 3- The game is funny. I played the game when it first came out and loved it as much as its predec… --- ## [Anyone up for some scifi D&D?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-some-scifi-d-d/439922)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-some-scifi-d-d/439922 "2008-03-27T03:11:40Z")
I was going through some old roleplaying books of mine this afternoon, and I realized that even though I have tons of relevant sourcebooks, I’ve never actually played a roleplaying game with a futuristic theme. I know we… --- ## [MLB 2K8/The Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2k8-the-show/439531)
**Author:** [@mshar253](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mshar253)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2k8-the-show/439531 "2008-03-26T18:43:50Z")
Is anyone else pumped for Monday’s release of MLB 2K8 (XBox) and The Show (PS)? I am practically counting down the hours; the baseball season, to me, doesn’t begin with pitchers and catchers–it starts with the release o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=654) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=656)