# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=666 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 667 --- ## [Is football too dangerous to be allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-football-too-dangerous-to-be-allowed/436221)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2008, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-football-too-dangerous-to-be-allowed/436221 "2008-02-10T04:22:27Z")
Brant Gumbel of Real Sports has done a couple programs showing the impact of pro football on the players after the game is over for them. The concussions and harm done to them have serious and long range implications. Jo… --- ## [Checkmate!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checkmate/436903)
**Author:** [@Baldwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baldwin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2008, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checkmate/436903 "2008-02-10T03:02:40Z")
Here’s something that’s bugged me in many movies: Two characters are playing chess. (This applies to movies that don’t have chess as a central plot element.) One of the characters makes a move, and announces “Checkmat… --- ## [World of Warcraft advice sought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-advice-sought/436703)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2008, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-advice-sought/436703 "2008-02-10T00:08:37Z")
Hi. I am installing World of Warcraft today and I have some questions and I am also seeking general advice about the game. First, how do I update it? Second, what is involved with creating an account? Third, how do I fi… --- ## [Mafia Chess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-chess/436912)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2008, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-chess/436912 "2008-02-09T21:44:27Z")
This is a chess variant that I made up that drastically changes the rules of the game. The difference revolves around the pawns, or ‘civilians’ if you will. The pawns start out uncontrolled on the center two lines of t… --- ## [Tomorrow's Sunday Times Puzzle Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrows-sunday-times-puzzle-question/436943)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrows-sunday-times-puzzle-question/436943 "2008-02-09T18:55:25Z")
What’s the answer to 55 across. I have all but three letters filled in (1st, 3rd and 4th). --- ## [NASCAR 2008, or When did Indycars become a feeder series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-2008-or-when-did-indycars-become-a-feeder-series/436642)
**Author:** [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2008, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-2008-or-when-did-indycars-become-a-feeder-series/436642 "2008-02-09T05:28:43Z")
So, race fans, the 2008 season is almost upon us, and what an interesting year it should be. Dale Jr.'s got that new-car smell at Hendrick, Joe Gibbs is turning Japanese, the rookie-of-the-year candidates read like an I… --- ## [Is the overall quality of chess play getting better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-overall-quality-of-chess-play-getting-better/435882)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2008, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-overall-quality-of-chess-play-getting-better/435882 "2008-02-09T02:02:16Z")
I’m speaking of chess at the Grandmaster, world championship level. Is it steadily getting better? It’s generally accepted that the level of competition in physical sports has been constantly rising for the last 100 ye… --- ## [Warcraft/Diablo: Blizzard's conception of evil \[unboxed spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warcraft-diablo-blizzards-conception-of-evil-unboxed-spoilers/436805)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warcraft-diablo-blizzards-conception-of-evil-unboxed-spoilers/436805 "2008-02-08T23:22:56Z")
I’ve been thinking about World of Warcraft and Diablo., and the depcition of Evil which Blizzard used in them. Here’s a quick spoilered recap. In Blizzard’s fantasy universes, good and evil seem to be absolute, but the … --- ## [Online gaming recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-gaming-recommendations/436265)
**Author:** [@Survey1215](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Survey1215)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-gaming-recommendations/436265 "2008-02-08T23:11:53Z")
I just got a new computer with a nice big monitor (for once) and I’m interested in checking out some online gaming options besides poker, which is about the only thing graphics-wise my old laptop could handle. Any sugge… --- ## [NCAA Basketball: WVU V PITT Rule Q?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-wvu-v-pitt-rule-q/436755)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-wvu-v-pitt-rule-q/436755 "2008-02-08T22:49:41Z")
Okay, tonight, Pitt missed a foul shot and was called on a rebound foul. Since they were over the limit, the WVU shooter hit both parts of his one on one and WVU gets two points, right? Well, not so fast. The official… --- ## [Worst Cases of Pro Athletes Who Stayed Around Too Long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-cases-of-pro-athletes-who-stayed-around-too-long/436287)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2008, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-cases-of-pro-athletes-who-stayed-around-too-long/436287 "2008-02-08T05:06:06Z")
What are some of the worst examples of pro athletes who tried to continue playing long after their physical skills had diminished? --- ## [Family Feud!!!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud/436517)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud/436517 "2008-02-07T20:54:10Z")
OK, Don’t read the responses in the thread before you reply. YOU HAVE 20 Seconds! You’re supposed to say the first thing that pops into your head. All replies count, even incorrect ones. If any of your responses mak… --- ## [Super Bowl 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-2008/436129)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 455\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-2008/436129 "2008-02-07T19:15:59Z")
It is starting soon. (OK, 3 hours away…) Here is the thread for rooting, (respectful) smack talk and wishful thinking. I am rooting for the Giants (and probably wishful thinking) . But I believe that the Pats will wi… --- ## [Explain to me the appeal of WoW, Second Life, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-appeal-of-wow-second-life-etc/436519)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-appeal-of-wow-second-life-etc/436519 "2008-02-07T14:57:23Z")
Trying not to be judgmental or snarky, I truly just don’t get it. Video games for me peaked with Tetris and Super Mario World, and were about killing time, hand-eye coordination, and developing certain reflexes. Apparent… --- ## [GREAT new Xbox Live Arcade game just came out. Poker Smash!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-new-xbox-live-arcade-game-just-came-out-poker-smash/436632)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-new-xbox-live-arcade-game-just-came-out-poker-smash/436632 "2008-02-07T03:36:46Z")
I downloaded this game tonight and it is awsome. My wife NEVER plays video games and she played this with me for about 3 hours tonight. I wanted to quit and SHE wanted to keep going. It has split screen and live MP … --- ## [Eve Online: worth the effort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-worth-the-effort/436497)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-worth-the-effort/436497 "2008-02-06T20:22:45Z")
I am fascinated with the idea of Eve, and in probably 4 months or so will be getting a rather beefy PC. Since it doesn’t require grinding, I have been thinking of it quite heavily. Given the demographics of the Dope, … --- ## [Johan Santana finally traded](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johan-santana-finally-traded/435538)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johan-santana-finally-traded/435538 "2008-02-06T19:38:55Z")
Let’s go Mets! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Rock & Roll Trivial Feud II (75 players)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-roll-trivial-feud-ii-75-players/435737)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-roll-trivial-feud-ii-75-players/435737 "2008-02-06T15:10:34Z")
Rules, in case you are new to this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! Back by popular demand, since the debut album had 50 players in 6 hours, I give it another try with 75 players. Post your responses to the ques… --- ## [Stickeler - Help With A Puzzle, Please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stickeler-help-with-a-puzzle-please/436378)
**Author:** [@thwartme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thwartme)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stickeler-help-with-a-puzzle-please/436378 "2008-02-06T03:48:54Z")
I do the “Stickeler” in the local paper most days. Great puzzles, usually. But yesterday’s doesn’t make any sense to me. I’m not sure I completely understand the question, and the answer provided doesn’t seem to relat… --- ## [Would a New England/Dallas Super Bowl become the highest rated program of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-new-england-dallas-super-bowl-become-the-highest-rated-program-of-all-time/433332)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-new-england-dallas-super-bowl-become-the-highest-rated-program-of-all-time/433332 "2008-02-04T17:26:52Z")
Here is a list of the top rated television programs of all time. Would a Dallas vs New England Super Bowl top the list? There are some reasons to think it might. New England would be going for their perfect season. Both… --- ## [I'm Going to My Neighbours for a Superbowl party: Who am I cheering for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-my-neighbours-for-a-superbowl-party-who-am-i-cheering-for/436073)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-my-neighbours-for-a-superbowl-party-who-am-i-cheering-for/436073 "2008-02-04T17:15:27Z")
Seriously. I’m a hockey fan… I know Brady and the Patriots would like to set a record for consecutive wins, and the Giants would like to end that. But, who should I cheer for, and (more importantly) why? --- ## [Cris Carter \> Art Monk, yet Art Monk is a Hall of Famer today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cris-carter-art-monk-yet-art-monk-is-a-hall-of-famer-today/436036)
**Author:** [@unwashed\_brain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unwashed_brain)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cris-carter-art-monk-yet-art-monk-is-a-hall-of-famer-today/436036 "2008-02-04T05:43:36Z")
I’ve got a heck of a lot of respect for Art Monk but his career numbers are eclipsed in nearly every sense by Cris Carter’s. Both definitely deserve to be in the Hall, but I’m a bit shocked Carter wasn’t in on the first … --- ## [Tom Brady: If NE win the Super Bowl, is he the best ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-if-ne-win-the-super-bowl-is-he-the-best-ever/433433)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-if-ne-win-the-super-bowl-is-he-the-best-ever/433433 "2008-02-04T04:39:43Z")
If the Patriots win the Super Bowl, how couldn’t he be the best? 4 rings in 7 years, undefeated, records all over the place…what more? --- ## [What've You Got Riding On The Super Bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatve-you-got-riding-on-the-super-bowl/436133)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatve-you-got-riding-on-the-super-bowl/436133 "2008-02-04T03:36:55Z")
Straight-up bets, box pool numbers, “you’ve gotta streak the quad if the Giants win”-style prop bets…what’s on the line for you? My wife made it to the final round of the pool that I run – a Pats win gets her $200, and … --- ## [tell me about Renteria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-renteria/436008)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2008, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-renteria/436008 "2008-02-02T23:41:35Z")
The Tigers picked up Edgar Renteria this winter. I am an American League fan and know little about him. They made the move partially to take Guillen to first base. I am not familiar with Edgar. He had a big batting aver… --- ## [Spider solitaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-solitaire/435524)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-solitaire/435524 "2008-02-02T22:20:37Z")
I’m pretty good at the 4-suit game, winning nearly 60% of the games - and I’d win more if I could save the game under Vista without exitting - but I’m wondering: are all the games presented winnable? --- ## [Clichés of videogames that are bugging me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-of-videogames-that-are-bugging-me/435853)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-of-videogames-that-are-bugging-me/435853 "2008-02-02T11:57:30Z")
After getting my Wii in June, I’ve been on a streak with one great game after another. I like non-linear adventure puzzle games. I don’t mind blowing the heads of zombies, but pure fighter, shoot-em-ups and the likes bor… --- ## [Match Game getting remade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-getting-remade/435770)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-getting-remade/435770 "2008-02-01T16:14:44Z")
I must admit, I love watching Match Game reruns on the Game Show Network. In fact, not too long ago I mentioned that this show should be remade. Make the questions more contemporary, have a group of drinking celebs han… --- ## [What happens to successful MMORPGs when they get old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-successful-mmorpgs-when-they-get-old/435463)
**Author:** [@Autumn\_Almanac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autumn_Almanac)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2008, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-successful-mmorpgs-when-they-get-old/435463 "2008-02-01T03:01:09Z")
I’m curious about what’s likely to happen to successful MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XI when they begin to dwindle in popularity or are supplanted by a sequel. Are they likely to offer reduced fees o… --- ## [Trivial Feud: Rock & Roll Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-feud-rock-roll-edition/435344)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2008, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-feud-rock-roll-edition/435344 "2008-02-01T02:29:29Z")
Rules, in case you are new to this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! A quick reminder, the object of the game is to give an answer that will match the most number of other Doper’s answers. Post your responses to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=665) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=667)