# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=663 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 664 --- ## [Is there any "Bioshock" paraphernalia out there for purchase? Or any planned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-bioshock-paraphernalia-out-there-for-purchase-or-any-planned/435738)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-bioshock-paraphernalia-out-there-for-purchase-or-any-planned/435738 "2008-02-27T01:52:52Z")
I’m in love with Bioshock - I already loved it, but after getting that certain part in the story last night, it’s entered my top-10 OAT list. I basically just love everything about the game. Are there any toys/comics/bo… --- ## [Boxing: Klitschko vs Ibramigov](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-klitschko-vs-ibramigov/438908)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-klitschko-vs-ibramigov/438908 "2008-02-27T00:56:33Z")
I’m in a motel room with no sports to watch except an increasingly dull Blue Jackets-Canadiens game, and I’ve no interest in what’s on Turner Classic. So I figure I might watch my first boxing in some time. (Possibly fol… --- ## [Ex-Final Fantasy XI Player Seeking An Immersive MMO!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-final-fantasy-xi-player-seeking-an-immersive-mmo/439127)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-final-fantasy-xi-player-seeking-an-immersive-mmo/439127 "2008-02-27T00:23:05Z")
About 5 years ago, I lived in…played Final Fantasy XI. I want to find a current MMO with the same thrills, but not the downsides. All these years later, I still remember the \*places I went \*with the same fondness as long… --- ## [Not Pron - The Hardest Riddle Available On The Internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-pron-the-hardest-riddle-available-on-the-internet/438933)
**Author:** [@Maui\_Lion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maui_Lion)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-pron-the-hardest-riddle-available-on-the-internet/438933 "2008-02-26T21:33:19Z")
Originally I was going to mention it in this thread, because it can use some of the same mechanics. However, at the same time, you’re not trying to get out of a room using what you find inside. Instead, you’re trying t… --- ## [Wrong forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrong-forum/439287)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrong-forum/439287 "2008-02-26T20:47:42Z")
Wrong forum --- ## [Tampa Bay interested in Bonds.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-bay-interested-in-bonds/439104)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-bay-interested-in-bonds/439104 "2008-02-26T20:31:20Z")
ESPN says Tampa Bay is interested in Barry Bonds. He would have to come in between 5 and 10 million for salary. They feel that the release of so many players using drugs has diminished the black mark on Barry somewhat. … --- ## [Anyone have Any Experience with WoW UI Mods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-experience-with-wow-ui-mods/439166)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-experience-with-wow-ui-mods/439166 "2008-02-26T16:21:50Z")
–Note, I posted this on the WoW forums yesterday, but noone seems to have answered me (not surprising because of the scope it’s bound to be a niche). And the Dope seems like at least a good shot in the dark for finding p… --- ## [Woot! That's a nice surprise! (Eve Online related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woot-thats-a-nice-surprise-eve-online-related/437786)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woot-thats-a-nice-surprise-eve-online-related/437786 "2008-02-26T14:45:44Z")
I just have to brag a tiny little bit. I’m still in the first week of the 14 day trial and I was hunting serpentis scouts in 0.8 space and looted an implant chip. (Shadow delta, tech 2, seems to be part of a set) I t… --- ## [Guitar Hero 3 : Help, I suck.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-3-help-i-suck/439060)
**Author:** [@Scoundrel\_Swanswater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scoundrel_Swanswater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-hero-3-help-i-suck/439060 "2008-02-26T13:59:29Z")
I bought Guitar Hero 3 last Friday and have been playing it all weekend. I was able to finish it on Easy, except for the Slayer song. That song is a lot harder then the rest of the songs. Now I am trying to get the ha… --- ## [The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Mods wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-mods-wanted/439085)
**Author:** [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-mods-wanted/439085 "2008-02-26T13:57:19Z")
Rather than wade through years of posts on other message boards, I thought I would see if we have enough Oblivion players who can help me out here. I recently reloaded Oblivion, grabbed a fecal-load of mods, and promptl… --- ## [Show off your Rock Band creations!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-off-your-rock-band-creations/438562)
**Author:** [@Pithy\_Moniker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pithy_Moniker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-off-your-rock-band-creations/438562 "2008-02-26T12:33:16Z")
I might as well take the new forum for a test drive. Is anybody else having as much with with the custom character creator in Rock Band as I am? I find that I can spend a couple of hours at a time tinkering with it. I’v… --- ## [CoD 4 on the 360, any Dopers playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-4-on-the-360-any-dopers-playing/438624)
**Author:** [@diku](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diku)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cod-4-on-the-360-any-dopers-playing/438624 "2008-02-26T04:28:13Z")
Just checking in to see if any dopers are playing CoD4 on the 360, specifically online. My gamer tag is the same as my Dope name. I’m on nightly, usually after 8 CST. I’m 37 at the moment. Not all that good at the ga… --- ## [You-Solve-It Mafia Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-solve-it-mafia-game/429636)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 1804\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-solve-it-mafia-game/429636 "2008-02-26T02:47:06Z")
Come one come all, a new mafia game for the SDMB is about to start. Sign up and play in this thread. There are 19 player slots (don’t believe anything I have said before.) and the sign up period will last 24 hours. Th… --- ## [The Current State of CRPGs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-state-of-crpgs/438736)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-state-of-crpgs/438736 "2008-02-25T22:53:39Z")
Back in what I think of as the Golden Era of Fallout, Baldur’s Gate and even Diablo, there were news sites that kept me up to date on what PC titles were in development and what I could expect from them. I would be read… --- ## [PixelJunk Monsters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixeljunk-monsters/439039)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixeljunk-monsters/439039 "2008-02-25T19:35:23Z")
Hoo boy. Highly, highly addictive. This relatively simplistic tower defense game for the PS3 caught me completely by surprise. My wife and I were browsing the PS Online Store looking for more songs for Rock Band, and we… --- ## [Family Feud XXIV - Food, Glorious Food \[Game Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xxiv-food-glorious-food-game-closed/438874)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xxiv-food-glorious-food-game-closed/438874 "2008-02-25T17:14:32Z")
A new Family Feud - Based on Food, Glorious Food. First and most important. POST YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE READING ANYBODY ELSE’S Second, POST YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE READING ANYBODY ELSE’S Third, there are no wrong answers. F… --- ## [Do Basketball Players Grab Each Other's Balls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-basketball-players-grab-each-others-balls/438997)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-basketball-players-grab-each-others-balls/438997 "2008-02-25T16:11:24Z")
You know those things you hear, and you’re never quite sure if they’re true? My Dad used to play a little basketball, just playground and recreation leagues. And he was telling me once about how physical it is under th… --- ## [So... Which is the Axis of Evil? The Horde or the Alliance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-which-is-the-axis-of-evil-the-horde-or-the-alliance/439044)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-which-is-the-axis-of-evil-the-horde-or-the-alliance/439044 "2008-02-25T08:44:58Z")
Apparantly, there are vast terrorist plots to make us all stupider through Barrens chat or… something… I guess. I really think it’s just an excuse to get the FBI and CIA official clearence to play WoW at work. Note: I… --- ## [Wii: Zack & Wiki help needed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-zack-wiki-help-needed/438937)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-zack-wiki-help-needed/438937 "2008-02-25T04:01:00Z")
I’ll spoiler box this, since it deals with the secret treasures after completing the game. It’s specifically about the stage King of the Jungle. --- ## [Welcome to the Game Room!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-game-room/438499)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-game-room/438499 "2008-02-25T03:10:23Z")
Welcome to the Straight Dope Message Board’s newest forum! Please post your questions, comments, and concerns to this thread. Have something to add to the FAQ? Post it here. Have a rules suggestion or comment? Post … --- ## [Has anyone played Yatzee Croshaw's games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-yatzee-croshaws-games/438954)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-yatzee-croshaws-games/438954 "2008-02-25T02:43:08Z")
I’m a fan of his game reviews, so I was delighted to see he had made games of his own, which can be seen here. I personally think he’s pretty awesome, but I can;t be the guy who’s first making the SDMB aware of him, can … --- ## [Video game forums are fucking worthless.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-forums-are-fucking-worthless/438306)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-forums-are-fucking-worthless/438306 "2008-02-24T21:55:03Z")
Every single thread turns into 360 vs PS3 vs Wii. Every single fucking one. It can be about a PC game and it will devolve into a console battle. I realize that these are mostly kids but it’s still fucking annoying. G… --- ## [The SDMB Serial Killer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-serial-killer/438844)
**Author:** [@George\_Kaplin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/George_Kaplin)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-serial-killer/438844 "2008-02-24T16:21:21Z")
Ladies and gentlemen of the Dope. I have a confession to make. While, by and large, I am a fairly affable and \[sub\]kill kill kill them all\[/sub\] easy going gent. I have recently been diagnosed with multiple personalit… --- ## [MMO's with legal RMT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmos-with-legal-rmt/438928)
**Author:** [@Viscera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Viscera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmos-with-legal-rmt/438928 "2008-02-24T06:09:02Z")
A friend of mine (really) seems to have gotten interested into Second Life, after reading a bunch of various press articles over the past few months, and how people can make real-world cash in the game environment. So I … --- ## [Basketball trade..who won?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-trade-who-won/438728)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-trade-who-won/438728 "2008-02-24T03:51:35Z")
The Cavs get an aging Ben Wallace,Szczerbiak ,Joe Smith,Delonte West Give up to Chicago Larry Hughes,Gooden,Simmons,and Shannon Brown Seattle got Newbie,and Marshall Who won. My son says Chicago made out and Clevelan… --- ## [2008 Baseball HOF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-baseball-hof/432762)
**Author:** [@jk1245](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jk1245)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-baseball-hof/432762 "2008-02-24T00:49:02Z")
We had a thread on this about a month ago. And the results are in Gossage goes in alone. Rice just missed (by 17 votes) and has one year left. Dawson was 49 votes short. Raines was the only first year eligible player… --- ## [Advice needed on Shadowrun shaman totem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-shadowrun-shaman-totem/438701)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-shadowrun-shaman-totem/438701 "2008-02-24T00:27:57Z")
Hey all, figured I’d break in the new category with a small quandry. I’ve been invited into a Shadowrun game, and I’m flummoxed with a small bit of character creation. I’ve decided to play a shaman, and I’ve further dec… --- ## [Rock Band DLC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-dlc/438660)
**Author:** [@JayRx1981](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayRx1981)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-dlc/438660 "2008-02-23T18:28:26Z")
I’ve decided to start this thread as a nice gathering point for all things Rock Band DLC related. Feel free to post the songs already released you love, songs you’d love to see released, and news about any new songs that… --- ## [Anyone play DDO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-ddo/438858)
**Author:** [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-ddo/438858 "2008-02-23T17:01:16Z")
I’ve got a lvl 15 sorcerer, and just started a new low-level cleric on the Khyber server. Wondering if anyone out there is playing… --- ## [The 2008 MLB World Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2008-mlb-world-series/438629)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2008-mlb-world-series/438629 "2008-02-23T10:31:56Z")
So here we are, getting on towards late February. Between the Mitchell Report and some intriguing trades (and the continued non-signing of Barry Bonds), it has been quite the off-season. And yet, we’re only a week away f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=662) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=664)