# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=107 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [Summer digital distribution sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-digital-distribution-sales/816439)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-digital-distribution-sales/816439 "2019-06-19T00:40:12Z")
I should’ve really made this thread a few weeks ago, as many sites have had or are having their summer sale, but with the steam sale starting soon I figured we’d need a place for discussion. Sales currently running that… --- ## [Starbound beta release - Intergalactic Terraria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starbound-beta-release-intergalactic-terraria/675520)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starbound-beta-release-intergalactic-terraria/675520 "2019-06-18T19:03:05Z")
Anyone else playing the Starbound beta? The game is basically Terraria across multiple planets, where players start on one planet, exhaust it, and then move onto the next. Once rented servers area available, it might be … --- ## [Are Premier League matchups designed to minimise last day drama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-premier-league-matchups-designed-to-minimise-last-day-drama/835557)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-premier-league-matchups-designed-to-minimise-last-day-drama/835557 "2019-06-18T13:41:10Z")
There are a lot of considerations that go into making up the EPL schedule. One I wonder about, is if an element of it is to try and avoid the “6 pointer” games, (where 2 teams who are both vying for the title or for surv… --- ## [Scattergories Question: Was This Fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scattergories-question-was-this-fair/835496)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scattergories-question-was-this-fair/835496 "2019-06-18T01:56:01Z")
Last weekend I was playing Scattergories with my wife, son, and son’s girl friend. The category was “mobile phones”. I didn’t have much, so I proceeded to do M=m key, O=o key, ect. O and E repeated, so I used “one key… --- ## [Could you increase your mandated pitch limit by not throwing warm-up pitches between innings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-increase-your-mandated-pitch-limit-by-not-throwing-warm-up-pitches-between-innings/835647)
**Author:** [@Helmut\_Doork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helmut_Doork)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-increase-your-mandated-pitch-limit-by-not-throwing-warm-up-pitches-between-innings/835647 "2019-06-17T18:08:24Z")
Assuming I am not starting from a false premise, have always wondered why in between innings pitches didn’t count against pitch count, since they seem to be at or near the same velocity as regular pitches. Then I assumed… --- ## [Golfers - what's going on with US Open?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfers-whats-going-on-with-us-open/816288)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfers-whats-going-on-with-us-open/816288 "2019-06-17T13:50:44Z")
disclaimer I don’t golf. I recall reading that golf courses are carefully designed. That each hole has a certain difficulty and approach. I got the impression the course design doesn’t normally change. That pros have to… --- ## [NHL April 2019/ Playoff Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 608\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923 "2019-06-16T06:39:21Z")
The last few regular season games will be played this week and then the greatness of the NHL playoffs start. Some teams are still jockeying for their final spot in the standings and won’t know their first round opponent … --- ## [classic Trivial Pursuit game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-trivial-pursuit-game/835539)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-trivial-pursuit-game/835539 "2019-06-15T04:15:54Z")
When it first came out my family had it, I was 17 I think. As I remember, then I might have known 1 of every 4 answers or so. Thought of it for some reason and it just came today. My brother is coming over tomorrow for … --- ## [Where should the next off-site MLB game be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-the-next-off-site-mlb-game-be/835510)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-the-next-off-site-mlb-game-be/835510 "2019-06-14T23:52:30Z")
This week, the Royals and Tigers played in Omaha to promote the College World Series. Later in the month, the Red Sox and Yankees play in London. And trips to Japan for major league games are a yearly occurence. Where… --- ## [Immaculate Innings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immaculate-innings/835130)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immaculate-innings/835130 "2019-06-14T19:10:49Z")
This article is interesting, not because of the feat referenced (two immaculate innings in one season), but because of the fact that these feats are increasing almost exponentially, while no-hitters are apparently fallin… --- ## [Time to ditch the player uniforms for baseball managers and coaches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-ditch-the-player-uniforms-for-baseball-managers-and-coaches/835312)
**Author:** [@Helmut\_Doork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helmut_Doork)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-ditch-the-player-uniforms-for-baseball-managers-and-coaches/835312 "2019-06-14T03:03:48Z")
MAYBE these served a purpose a century ago when there were more player-managers, which unless I am forgetting someone, there have only been two since the 70’s (Rose & Robinson). Nothing to me looks more ridiculous than … --- ## [Why I don't watch sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-watch-sports/835254)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-watch-sports/835254 "2019-06-13T18:13:03Z")
I’m watching Sumo. In Japanese, which I don’t speak. And I’m yelling at the TV. My blood pressure verges on the low, so I’d turn it off, but the fat guy in the blue jock is so likely to win that I put my imaginary mon… --- ## [reformatting/reinstalling old computers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformatting-reinstalling-old-computers/783252)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformatting-reinstalling-old-computers/783252 "2019-06-12T08:34:33Z")
A friend of mine has some old computers someone gave him. There’s some desktops (haven’t checked those yet), and a few laptops with Windows Vista. The laptops are password protected Dell laptops, and there doesn’t seem t… --- ## [World of Tanks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tanks/834835)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tanks/834835 "2019-06-01T11:27:27Z")
I am playing World of Tanks Blitz, which seems to be the free version. It seem you have to pay actual money to play with better maps and tanks. It is fun. I drive around and shoot at things. It makes nice noises. Is th… --- ## [Why is college baseball not that popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-college-baseball-not-that-popular/833050)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-college-baseball-not-that-popular/833050 "2019-06-11T22:40:03Z")
NCAA football and basketball are watched just as avidly as professional games are. Especially during the playoffs. But I don’t ever hear much about NCAA baseball. It is only rarely shown on the screens at sports bars I g… --- ## [Question about baseball WAR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-baseball-war/835186)
**Author:** [@Helmut\_Doork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helmut_Doork)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-baseball-war/835186 "2019-06-11T12:56:02Z")
I have read the Wikipedia page on this multiple times, and have come to the realization I may never quite fully understand how it works, specifically the part about the average replacement player. But it is safe to say, … --- ## [The Epic Game store and exclusivity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epic-game-store-and-exclusivity/832054)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epic-game-store-and-exclusivity/832054 "2019-06-11T05:06:43Z")
So, over in the Borderlands 3 thread, I asked what people thought about the fact that it’s an Epic games store exclusive for a period after launch, but that’s a bit of a hijack for a specific game thread so I thought I’d… --- ## [(NFL) Football Question: Would This Be Untoward (Running Gimmick Plays For The Lulz)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-football-question-would-this-be-untoward-running-gimmick-plays-for-the-lulz/834987)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-football-question-would-this-be-untoward-running-gimmick-plays-for-the-lulz/834987 "2019-06-10T23:55:10Z")
Let’s say it’s the final game of the season. Two last-place teams with nothing to lose are playing in front of a three-quarters-empty stadium. One of the coaches, for the lulz, pulls out every trick play and gimmick play… --- ## [Only 10 men on soccer team - strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-10-men-on-soccer-team-strategy/835040)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-10-men-on-soccer-team-strategy/835040 "2019-06-10T23:48:02Z")
When a soccer team has to play one man down due to a red card, how do they usually compensate - playing less offense or less defense? --- ## [Batting Stance Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batting-stance-question/835269)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batting-stance-question/835269 "2019-06-10T15:54:40Z")
My understanding is your back elbow should be parallel to the ground. If you look at a picture of Ernie Banks, for instance, this is exactly his stance. I play softball (senior leagues) several times a week. I generall… --- ## [Nations league finals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nations-league-finals/835096)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nations-league-finals/835096 "2019-06-10T11:51:51Z")
Portugal-Switzerland. I thought Ronaldo was sorta done when Ajax destroyed Juventus earlier this year, but holy cow he can still play. 3 goals. --- ## [Assume a Cricket World Cup in the USA: how would you sell it versus baseball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-a-cricket-world-cup-in-the-usa-how-would-you-sell-it-versus-baseball/835245)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assume-a-cricket-world-cup-in-the-usa-how-would-you-sell-it-versus-baseball/835245 "2019-06-10T01:22:37Z")
Lets assume the ICC wants to turn Americans on to Cricket by attacking baseball. What would your sales pitch be if hired? Mine: 6 RUNS OFF ONE SWING? NOW THATS A REAL HOME RUN! OUR PITCHERS THROW RIGHT AT THE BATTERS … --- ## [Spelling Bee has 8 winners: any way to get down to 1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-bee-has-8-winners-any-way-to-get-down-to-1/834861)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-bee-has-8-winners-any-way-to-get-down-to-1/834861 "2019-06-09T21:37:14Z")
Been arguing with “Off My Lawn” guys (most of whom were making fun of the foreign surnames of most of the finalists ) all night lamenting that giving out eight “first place” trophies to the final 8 Spelling bee finalists… --- ## [Andy Ruiz Jr, Heavyweight champion of the World!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-ruiz-jr-heavyweight-champion-of-the-world/834923)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-ruiz-jr-heavyweight-champion-of-the-world/834923 "2019-06-09T03:39:04Z")
Huge upset in boxing last night - HW champion Anthony Joshua got turned over by a 11-1 underdog Andy Ruiz, 7th round TKO. Ruiz took the fight on 5 weeks notice when Joshua’s original opponent dropped out with a failed dr… --- ## ["Jeopardy!" format can't be rigged -- huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-format-cant-be-rigged-huh/835161)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-format-cant-be-rigged-huh/835161 "2019-06-08T01:39:02Z")
I want to state up front that I am not in any way questioning whether the outcomes of the game show “Jeopardy!” are in any way rigged or scripted. But In the wake of “Jeopardy!” being in the news, I’ve read in more than… --- ## [Call of Duty WWII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-wwii/835113)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-wwii/835113 "2019-06-07T03:18:02Z")
It is Eid and I am bored. I am playing Call of Duty World War II on my low-end PC. Despite the warning, I am using a video setting that taxes my computer. (As a result, dead Germans make strange stretchy figures.) I am … --- ## [Jordy Nelson to retire as a GB Packer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jordy-nelson-to-retire-as-a-gb-packer/835042)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jordy-nelson-to-retire-as-a-gb-packer/835042 "2019-06-05T23:32:25Z")
I like Jordy and it makes sense (he played 10/11ths of his career there), but how do these 1 day contacts work? Is there a minimum/standard payment? I suppose it might draw a bigger crowd but I don’t see a direct finan… --- ## [European Cup Final 2019.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cup-final-2019/834888)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cup-final-2019/834888 "2019-06-05T21:41:16Z")
Missed making this thread early on. Salah scored on a penalty 2 mins in. Neither side has had a prayer since. 30 mins. --- ## [What specifically about the game has changed to make triples so less common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specifically-about-the-game-has-changed-to-make-triples-so-less-common/834477)
**Author:** [@Helmut\_Doork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helmut_Doork)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specifically-about-the-game-has-changed-to-make-triples-so-less-common/834477 "2019-06-05T11:47:48Z")
The record of 36 of course was set over a century ago, and no one has really come close in decades- what specifically now makes triples so less common? Thanks all! --- ## [What is the closest you've sat to the bench? (any sport)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-closest-youve-sat-to-the-bench-any-sport/834572)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-closest-youve-sat-to-the-bench-any-sport/834572 "2019-06-05T11:27:05Z")
In the late 1970s I stood in line when Red Wings home tickets went on sale for the season. I wanted a specific game (Boston Bruins) so I was likely the first person in line requesting that game. This was at the old Olym… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=106) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=108)