# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=656 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 657 --- ## [Ladies & Gentlemen . . . The Rolling Stones Madness Round 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-gentlemen-the-rolling-stones-madness-round-2/442334)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-gentlemen-the-rolling-stones-madness-round-2/442334 "2008-03-26T17:58:15Z")
Let’s go with this until Tuesday, March 25 10:30 pm CDT Mick 1\] Brown Sugar vs 8\] Paint It, Black 2\] Let it Bleed vs 7\] Ruby Tuesday 3\] Rocks Off vs 6\] Shattered 4\] Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker… --- ## [It's Volleyball Time! Looking for portable set.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-volleyball-time-looking-for-portable-set/442811)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-volleyball-time-looking-for-portable-set/442811 "2008-03-26T17:38:39Z")
This is 1/2 game room, and 1/2 IMHO. Mods, please move if necessary. (not that you need my permission :slight\_smile: ) The weather is getting warmer. I’m thinking about getting a portable volleyball set. Do any of you … --- ## [take the Wonderlic test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-the-wonderlic-test/442561)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-the-wonderlic-test/442561 "2008-03-26T17:19:49Z")
Football players are given a Wonderlic test at the combines. Here is an example of the test. They generally have 50 questions. One player got 6. PS There are places that will help tutor you to get a better score. T… --- ## [Is this Bud Selig's fantasy? Advertising on uniforms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-bud-seligs-fantasy-advertising-on-uniforms/442783)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-bud-seligs-fantasy-advertising-on-uniforms/442783 "2008-03-26T15:13:43Z")
Watching the opening Red Sox/A’s series in Japan, I’ve noticed both teams wearing small ads on their uniforms. This is a disgusting practice that I hope ends immediately. Unfortunately, in HD, the ads are quite visible … --- ## [An SDMB World of Warcraft guild](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-world-of-warcraft-guild/439745)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-sdmb-world-of-warcraft-guild/439745 "2008-03-26T04:32:00Z")
Okay. Over in the WoW level 60 thread, we’ve all been talking about creating a guild on WoW just for Dopers. You guy want to go for it? I’ll start: I will donate a pre-built guild with a guild bank (one tab: 98 slots) a… --- ## [RUSH Madness - Opening Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-opening-round/442362)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-opening-round/442362 "2008-03-26T02:23:48Z")
The current music madness threads seem to be fairly popular, so I thought I would give it a go with Rush. I’ve started with 64 of their songs, broken down into 4 brackets. Brackets 1 and 4 will eventually match up, as … --- ## [My civ4 campaign as the Celts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-civ4-campaign-as-the-celts/442725)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-civ4-campaign-as-the-celts/442725 "2008-03-26T00:58:37Z")
Wow the Celts sure are terrible. Their unique building is the dun, which replaces walls and gives all units produced in that city the Guerilla 1 upgrade. I guess it could be worse, like the German special factory which… --- ## [Sub Needed for OffBoard Mafia Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sub-needed-for-offboard-mafia-game/442659)
**Author:** [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sub-needed-for-offboard-mafia-game/442659 "2008-03-26T00:25:16Z")
Batman Mafia on Idle Thought’s offsite board needs a substitute player. It’s a pretty involved (read huge Day One) game, but we’re only on Day Two. If interested, please post here or PM me or Mera Naam Joker. http://ps… --- ## [Does anyone make game developer software for kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-game-developer-software-for-kids/442713)
**Author:** [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-game-developer-software-for-kids/442713 "2008-03-25T23:25:30Z")
Like the title says, does anyone make game developer software for kids? My son came home from school talking about the PC game that he and his friends are going to make. I’m pretty sure that this is a pipe dream, but I… --- ## [SDMB shooting tournament, redux.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shooting-tournament-redux/439607 "2008-03-25T23:20:48Z")
A while back there was a group of Dopers who were going to shoot a string and post the targets (see here). I’m not sure if anything ever came of that. What I do know is that I said I would participate, but couldn’t follo… --- ## [Forbidden Thread - Mafia: The Mob is Recruiting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-mafia-the-mob-is-recruiting/438737)
**Author:** [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-mafia-the-mob-is-recruiting/438737 "2008-03-25T23:00:30Z")
I didn’t see a thread yet, so I figured I start one since we’re at the beginning of Day 1. ALL ACTIVE PLAYERS STAY OUT!!! This thread is for unspoiled spectators and potential subs. If you know any non-public knowledge… --- ## [Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds for PS3. Awesome!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-shots-golf-out-of-bounds-for-ps3-awesome/442699)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-shots-golf-out-of-bounds-for-ps3-awesome/442699 "2008-03-25T18:23:40Z")
Just picked this up today and it’s a great game. Looks great, plays great and the online is awesome. You all play at the same time and it’s really fast paced. No waiting for the slow pokes or bad players to catch up. … --- ## [Martial Arts for Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martial-arts-for-children/442260)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martial-arts-for-children/442260 "2008-03-25T15:52:45Z")
Wondered which discipline would be a good idea for my son, who is 4 years old. He’s fairly strong and coordinated, has good concentration and thrives in a structured setting. Also wondering if I need to sign up his twi… --- ## [Yet another simple addictive game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-simple-addictive-game/442503)
**Author:** [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-simple-addictive-game/442503 "2008-03-25T09:49:04Z")
here level 27, only stopped to feed the kid - enjoy! --- ## [Rock Band downloadable content](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-downloadable-content/442262)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-downloadable-content/442262 "2008-03-24T22:55:51Z")
I’ve bought a lot of great songs for Rock Band so far, but let me just say three words about today’s announcement: Holy. Flurking. Schnit! I’m not an especially huge Boston fan, but Foreplay/Long Time is my absolute … --- ## [Baseball Trivia Question related to Life the Universe and Everything](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-trivia-question-related-to-life-the-universe-and-everything/442411)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-trivia-question-related-to-life-the-universe-and-everything/442411 "2008-03-24T21:39:44Z")
Who were the last three MLB players to wear #42? Who will be the last man to wear it? What is the only numbers retired for two players on the same team? I think we all know which team has the most retired numbers, but… --- ## [March R.E.M. Madness (Round 5 - The Mighty 4)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-5-the-mighty-4/442471)
**Author:** [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-5-the-mighty-4/442471 "2008-03-24T20:16:37Z")
Part 5 of this thread (rules are available there). Nearing the end, and the results have been somewhat surprising - all the choices left are from Murmur, Fables of the Reconstruction and Lifes Rich Pageant. There was a … --- ## [What is the most realistic, bleeding edge GPU, CPU intensive PC game available today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-realistic-bleeding-edge-gpu-cpu-intensive-pc-game-available-today/442176)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-realistic-bleeding-edge-gpu-cpu-intensive-pc-game-available-today/442176 "2008-03-24T19:39:13Z")
Just curious what the top of the mark is regarding realistic environment style PC games right now. --- ## [Do you know your own car? (memory test)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-own-car-memory-test/442145)
**Author:** [@Paddy\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paddy_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-own-car-memory-test/442145 "2008-03-24T18:47:47Z")
Take the test now, then check your answers against your car. If you were way wrong come back here and confess, and we will laugh and laugh. Do your wheels lug nuts show through your wheel covers, if any? How many per … --- ## [Will Tiger catch Lord Byron?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tiger-catch-lord-byron/441015)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tiger-catch-lord-byron/441015 "2008-03-24T18:14:25Z")
Tiger’s playing some great golf right now. He’s won his 4 last PGA starts, and some say his last 6 events. Gotta figure he’s the fave to win this weekend at Bay Hill. So what say you? Think he’s going to match Nelso… --- ## [A beachy feud \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-beachy-feud-closed/442404)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-beachy-feud-closed/442404 "2008-03-24T15:41:01Z")
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. C. Scoring - An… --- ## [Googlewhacking for porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googlewhacking-for-porn/441894)
**Author:** [@ForumBot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ForumBot)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googlewhacking-for-porn/441894 "2008-03-24T14:30:31Z")
Go to http://images.google.com; be sure that you turn off “safe search.” The competition is to see who can find the most mundane search in three words or less that still manages to return porn. Soccer hooligan --- ## [Does Half Life 2 ever develop a plot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-half-life-2-ever-develop-a-plot/441979)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-half-life-2-ever-develop-a-plot/441979 "2008-03-23T17:47:24Z")
I’m about six hours into HL2 - I just got to the dune buggy/antlion part that you reach after you come out of the mines. So far, the game has absolutely no plot other than “run to the next place and try to stay alive!” Z… --- ## [Dwarf Fortress: Losing is Fun!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwarf-fortress-losing-is-fun/440754)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwarf-fortress-losing-is-fun/440754 "2008-03-23T15:43:17Z")
It’s time to play Dwarf Fortress! What is Dwarf Fortress? From the Developer’s website: Dwarf Fortress is a single-player fantasy game. You can control a dwarven outpost or an adventurer in a randomly generated, pers… --- ## [March R.E.M. Madness (Round 4 - The Big 8) \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-4-the-big-8-closed/442229)
**Author:** [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-r-e-m-madness-round-4-the-big-8-closed/442229 "2008-03-23T05:31:39Z")
Part 4 of this thread (rules are available there). Sadly, my personal favorite, Nightswimming, bit the dust. But I have to go with the will of the people, even when they’re wrong. Interestingly, only one of the final 8… --- ## [Hashi Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hashi-puzzle/441779)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hashi-puzzle/441779 "2008-03-23T04:48:58Z")
I tried to search for this prior to making this thread, but “the search function has been disabled.” Just this morning, I was introduced to a new kind of puzzle: Hashi. That’s the short form of Hashiwokakero Here are… --- ## [Guitar Hero DS. Wierd.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-ds-wierd/441997)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-ds-wierd/441997 "2008-03-23T00:01:45Z")
Check out the buttons. That is wierd looking. Be interesting to see how it works. --- ## [Ladies and Gentlemen . . . the Rolling Stones Madness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-the-rolling-stones-madness/441740)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-the-rolling-stones-madness/441740 "2008-03-22T14:50:18Z")
As promised 64 of your favorite Stones songs slugging it out. The #1 Seed in the Brian bracket was the hardest to come up with, there were a lot of deserving teams, er songs. In the end I picked Sympathy to make sure 4… --- ## [Thoughts on Who Wants to be a Millionaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/441258)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2008, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/441258 "2008-03-22T02:07:02Z")
I was watching it today, as I do most days during lunch, and having my usual daydream about getting on there and winning at least twenty-five thousand dollars. There was a question about piano keys which would have caus… --- ## [Do I need the WoW expansion? (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-the-wow-expansion-need-answer-fast/442275)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2008, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-the-wow-expansion-need-answer-fast/442275 "2008-03-21T23:54:38Z")
I finally took the plunge and bought WoW this afternoon, if only to hang out with the SDMB guild, but I was a little hesitant to buy the Burning Crusade expansion before playing for a while and deciding whether or not I … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=655) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=657)