# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=101 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [Eliud Kipchoge: 1:59:40](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eliud-kipchoge-1-59-40/841676)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eliud-kipchoge-1-59-40/841676 "2019-10-16T15:23:48Z")
That was his time in a special marathon organized for the purpose of seeing him finish in under 2 hours. He had help from a flat course, ideal conditions, high-tech shoes, and a small army of pace-setters. But this is … --- ## [How do pitchers defend against comebackers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-pitchers-defend-against-comebackers/838982)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-pitchers-defend-against-comebackers/838982 "2019-08-29T01:44:52Z")
I don’t watch much baseball, but as I understand it, good pitching technique requires the pitcher to “lay his body all out” - and he would be in a poor position to defend himself against a ball struck right back in his f… --- ## [Baffled by element in cryptic crossword clue: enlightenment requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffled-by-element-in-cryptic-crossword-clue-enlightenment-requested/841692)
**Author:** [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffled-by-element-in-cryptic-crossword-clue-enlightenment-requested/841692 "2019-10-15T09:07:52Z")
I’m in the UK, where – if I understand rightly – crossword puzzles with “cryptic” clues are more popular and widespread than in the US; although the cryptic variety does exist Stateside. Am faced with a bit of bafflemen… --- ## [heres my favorite xmas present that ill get when it snows in hell .........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-my-favorite-xmas-present-that-ill-get-when-it-snows-in-hell/841740)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-my-favorite-xmas-present-that-ill-get-when-it-snows-in-hell/841740 "2019-10-15T05:05:25Z")
eBay loves to send me stuff like this … I think they wanna see me cry… The sad thing is it’s one of the cheaper ones I’ve seen on there https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-vintage-Star-Wars-pinball-machine/322381500809?hash=… --- ## [Morrowind computer glitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrowind-computer-glitch/841688)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrowind-computer-glitch/841688 "2019-10-14T22:06:11Z")
When I run Morrowind on my computer sometimes the game crashes and I get the message “Display driver not responding”. It seems to be getting worse. I’ve looked around online and they only fixes I’ve been able to find inv… --- ## [Is Commando the NES game based on Commando the movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-commando-the-nes-game-based-on-commando-the-movie/547189)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-commando-the-nes-game-based-on-commando-the-movie/547189 "2019-10-14T21:35:06Z")
There is no Arnold or anything on the cover. On other games based on his movies he is usually on the cover. The game is just you alone against an entire army. It could be based on the end of the movie, but if it is it … --- ## [Question about 50+1 rule in Bundesliga](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-50-1-rule-in-bundesliga/841758)
**Author:** [@kurtisokc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kurtisokc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-50-1-rule-in-bundesliga/841758 "2019-10-14T18:09:48Z")
My understanding of the Budesliga’s 50+1 rule is that it requires that at least a bare majority (50%+1) of a clubs ownership is held by its members, which I believe means basically its season ticket holders. This is hel… --- ## [The Settlers of Catan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-settlers-of-catan/8528)
**Author:** [@kellibelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellibelli)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-settlers-of-catan/8528 "2019-10-14T14:49:36Z")
Ever played it? I was introduced to it this weekend…love it, love it, love it! Anyone else? --- ## [epic games has trolled millions of gamersin to looking at a black hole....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-games-has-trolled-millions-of-gamersin-to-looking-at-a-black-hole/841744)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-games-has-trolled-millions-of-gamersin-to-looking-at-a-black-hole/841744 "2019-10-14T13:53:16Z")
I along with my nephew was looking forward to season xi starting sometime today (along with the millions of others) and well we loaded it up and it got really goofy and wouldnt let us in due to a live event … well the e… --- ## [Women playing in the NFL: Would/should male players hit them just as hard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-playing-in-the-nfl-would-should-male-players-hit-them-just-as-hard/826139)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-playing-in-the-nfl-would-should-male-players-hit-them-just-as-hard/826139 "2018-12-26T22:17:55Z")
In (non-SDMB) threads about the possibility of women playing in the NFL (not likely, but still possible), there would often be an MRA vs. feminist ragefest about whether women were physically up to the task. And alongsid… --- ## [Most thankless position in team sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-thankless-position-in-team-sports/841135)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-thankless-position-in-team-sports/841135 "2019-10-13T04:07:24Z")
Top candidates to me: Offensive Guard, American Football Not only rarely touches the ball, the rules expressly dictate that these players are in most cases not allowed to touch the ball. Their role is basically to bloc… --- ## [You're owner/GM: Would you sign Colin Kaepernick to your NFL team? If so, how long, for how much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-owner-gm-would-you-sign-colin-kaepernick-to-your-nfl-team-if-so-how-long-for-how-much/841672)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-owner-gm-would-you-sign-colin-kaepernick-to-your-nfl-team-if-so-how-long-for-how-much/841672 "2019-10-13T02:39:59Z")
Say you become owner and/or GM of your favorite NFL team right this moment. All the team’s resources are at your disposal, but you have to keep all salary-cap and PR implications in mind. Colin Kaepernick is available … --- ## [Greatest Sports Trades, AKA, The Herschel Walker Great Trade Robbery turns 30.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-trades-aka-the-herschel-walker-great-trade-robbery-turns-30/841598)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-trades-aka-the-herschel-walker-great-trade-robbery-turns-30/841598 "2019-10-12T19:40:44Z")
Tomorrow (10-12-2019) is the anniversary of what I consider the greatest trade agreement in modern American sports: when the 1-15 Dallas Cowboys traded the greatest football player of all time\*, Herschel Walker, for what… --- ## [Silent Hill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-hill/841679)
**Author:** [@Peter\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-hill/841679 "2019-10-12T14:19:46Z")
What are some of your top moments from this series? I like the third game when you go to the bakery in a mall, before it goes all possessed. For a PS3 game, the graphics were variably beautiful and weird as well. … --- ## [NFL Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/841238)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/841238 "2019-10-11T05:34:20Z")
I’ll start this because we don’t have one yet. Hope I don’t screw it up. TNF LAR @ SEA Early NYJ @ PHI JAX @ CAR MIN @ NYG ATL @ HOU TB @ NO BUF @ TEN ARI @ CIN NE @ WAS BAL @ PIT CHI @ OAK Late DEN @ LAC … --- ## [An idea for a 17th NFL game. Adding a yearly neutral site "rivalry" game. How would you set this u](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-a-17th-nfl-game-adding-a-yearly-neutral-site-rivalry-game-how-would-you-set-this-u/841424)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-a-17th-nfl-game-adding-a-yearly-neutral-site-rivalry-game-how-would-you-set-this-u/841424 "2019-10-10T01:10:54Z")
Regarding the NFL owners wanting to add a 17th game, there are obviously several issues. These include things like player safety, roster size, whether or not to reduce the preseason, etc. One of the other issues is tha… --- ## [One Hit Die on Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-die-on-amazon/837735)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-die-on-amazon/837735 "2019-10-09T15:23:57Z")
If you’ve got Amazon Prime and you’re a RPG Gamer, go watch Legend of the Lich Lord, by One Hit Die. It’s a pretty funny low budget adventuring party story. Then follow it into the three part Devouring Dungeon series, … --- ## [recommend video games for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-video-games-for-me/835996)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-video-games-for-me/835996 "2019-10-08T11:51:38Z")
I spend too much of my free time getting pissed off at the news, watching stupid YouTube videos, and drinking. I need another hobby. I’ve decided I need to take up gaming. I haven’t done any gaming in years. I under… --- ## [Soccer rules q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-q/841134)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-q/841134 "2019-10-07T07:23:36Z")
So I’m watching goals from Euro2008…and Ruud Van Nisterooy scores but he’s miles offsides. However there is an injured defender lying off the field behind the goal. Surely that guy didn’t count for purposes of offsides?… --- ## [MLB: Post season means extra officials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-means-extra-officials/841242)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-means-extra-officials/841242 "2019-10-06T16:40:31Z")
So, we have two more officials on the baselines. Which is okay, happy to see people earning a living. But, I would rather have an official with a great view of the front edge of home plate. First and third base officia… --- ## [MLB: Oven mitts. Is the size regulated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-oven-mitts-is-the-size-regulated/841274)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-oven-mitts-is-the-size-regulated/841274 "2019-10-05T03:09:10Z")
Base runners are now using oven mitts to protect their paws when running the bases. A good idea. And some of them add a few inches to their reach. Just like a defensive player, the glove is longer than the fingers. How… --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/841006)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/841006 "2019-10-02T14:54:54Z")
Sorry, I haven’t really thought of creating the threads this year and whether anyone else does is inconsistent, so I’ll start them. TNF GB @ PHI Early WAS @ NYG KC @ DET TEN @ ATL NE @ BUF LAC @ MIA CLE @ BAL O… --- ## [Digital distribution summer sales 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-distribution-summer-sales-2019/836047)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-distribution-summer-sales-2019/836047 "2019-10-02T02:41:00Z")
Steam sale started today. After accumulating 1000+ video games I’ve managed to reel in my game buying and hardly buy anything anymore besides the monthly humble, so I won’t be participating in the thread too much, but we… --- ## [NHL 103 (2019/2020 season) pre-season thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-103-2019-2020-season-pre-season-thread/835538)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-103-2019-2020-season-pre-season-thread/835538 "2019-10-01T19:56:40Z")
Since the very good idea for an off-season thread was made (& seconded) in the tail end of last season’s thread, I thirded the idea and went ahead and started this. This will be the 103rd season of operation for the NHL… --- ## [Days Gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/days-gone/841022)
**Author:** [@Peter\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/days-gone/841022 "2019-10-01T01:18:55Z")
Anybody a fan of this game? It’s a violent game about a drifter who is looking for his wife. He spends months helping out survivors in multiple camps spread across the United States, and he fights hostile survivors, ani… --- ## [MLB: September 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2019/839572)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2019/839572 "2019-10-01T00:29:57Z")
Link to August thread. The Dodgers are in a bit of a slump. Still leading the division by double-digits, of course. But the big news is Verlander’s no-hitter against Toronto. --- ## [Project Resistance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-resistance/841020)
**Author:** [@Peter\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-resistance/841020 "2019-09-30T02:20:09Z")
Good Lord! This game looks awful, and Capcom aren’t making it themselves, but they’re gonna publish it nonetheless. :eek: I'm not excited about this game. At all! :frowning: --- ## [NFL Week Three - Beyond Thunderdome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-three-beyond-thunderdome/840456)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-three-beyond-thunderdome/840456 "2019-09-29T17:39:54Z")
Nothing like a rash of injuries to the QB position to make things in the NFL more interesting. With the Saints, the Steelers, the Jets, the Giants and possibly the Panthers all starting brand new QB’s this week, there’s… --- ## [Resident Evil has disappointed me for years!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-evil-has-disappointed-me-for-years/840960)
**Author:** [@Peter\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resident-evil-has-disappointed-me-for-years/840960 "2019-09-28T21:57:10Z")
I started playing the franchise back in the '90s. I think the 2002 remake is still one of the scariest games ever made. In recent years however, I’ve found myself eager to quit the series as it has gone and ended up so b… --- ## [Any Borderlands 3 early adopters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-borderlands-3-early-adopters/840171)
**Author:** [@BrianDime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrianDime)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-borderlands-3-early-adopters/840171 "2019-09-28T03:51:34Z")
I had a great time with BL1 and BL2, was less enthused with the Pre-Sequel, but still played it quite a bit. Would love to hear some thoughts on the new one before I plonk down the requisite $60. Thanks! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=100) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=102)