# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=109 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 110 --- ## [Which team do you support in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-team-do-you-support-in-this-situation/833369)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-team-do-you-support-in-this-situation/833369 "2019-05-12T20:00:10Z")
Assume a Premier League style competition, where after the last game of the season, the team/player who is at the top of the league is the winner straight away, no postseason playoffs or anything like that. If your prefe… --- ## [started ms's sea of theives ..anyone else playing /or has played it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/started-mss-sea-of-theives-anyone-else-playing-or-has-played-it/833702)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/started-mss-sea-of-theives-anyone-else-playing-or-has-played-it/833702 "2019-05-12T10:56:41Z")
got an MS game pass 3 mos for a buck deal and nephew had seen dantdm play it on yt and figured why not… Welp I was looking for something like Sid Meiers Pirates! series … and well this isn’t quite the pirate game I’m lo… --- ## [MLB: March/April 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-march-april-2019/831604)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-march-april-2019/831604 "2019-05-12T08:53:01Z")
Spring Training has officially ended. All 30 teams play on 3/28 to help set the mood. Time for your thoughts, hopes and predictions. Who’s your team(s), and what are you expecting out of them this season? Who are your e… --- ## [MLB All Palindrome Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-all-palindrome-team/833785)
**Author:** [@emulsified](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emulsified)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-all-palindrome-team/833785 "2019-05-11T21:43:13Z")
For a while I’ve been trying to assemble my all palindrome lineup. Can you help? Here’s who I have so far: 1B: ? 2B: ? SS: ? 3B: Toby Harrah C: ? LF: Dick Nen CF: ? RF: ? SP: Dave Otto RP: Robb Nen The outfie… --- ## [Baseball: why so many 4-strikeout innings recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-so-many-4-strikeout-innings-recently/833764)
**Author:** [@Annoying\_Buzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annoying_Buzz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-so-many-4-strikeout-innings-recently/833764 "2019-05-10T22:41:13Z")
In baseball, if a catcher drops a third strike, the runner can attempt to advance to first base. If successful, the runner is safe and no out is made. The pitcher, however, is still credited with having made a strikeout.… --- ## [WWE: My Kofi Kingston playlist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-my-kofi-kingston-playlist/831759)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-my-kofi-kingston-playlist/831759 "2019-05-09T21:02:07Z")
I’m very excited about Kofi Kingston getting a one-on-one shot at the WWE Title at WrestleMania, to the point that I’ve been creating my own little Kofi Kingston playlist for WWE Network subscribers, with the help of Wik… --- ## [What are the best video game objectives or achievements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-video-game-objectives-or-achievements/833334)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-video-game-objectives-or-achievements/833334 "2019-05-09T20:59:58Z")
Some video games will add achievements like “Kill 200 enemies” or objectives like “Collect 10 plants” which doesn’t show much originality. It’s a dumb grind. What are some of the best achievements or objectives you’ve se… --- ## [Wolfenstein 3 - The new Colossus - utterly dreadful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolfenstein-3-the-new-colossus-utterly-dreadful/832929)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wolfenstein-3-the-new-colossus-utterly-dreadful/832929 "2019-05-09T20:37:30Z")
I recently played Doom on my Switch and that was a fine bit of nonsense, reasonably diverting and entertaining with a combat system slick enough to pass the time. Having finished it I decided to get the new Wolfenstein. … --- ## [Anyone playing Generation Zero?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-generation-zero/833729)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-generation-zero/833729 "2019-05-09T18:33:34Z")
Does anyone play Generation Zero? I played this in the beta stages and found it significantly flawed. It’s been out for a while now, so have they fixed all the flaws? Is it now fun? --- ## [The "Cincinnati Bees"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cincinnati-bees/833580)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cincinnati-bees/833580 "2019-05-09T13:48:53Z")
\*\*Bee swarms delay Giants-Reds game \*\* The Reds are leading the Giants 7-1 right now, so they have outscored the Giants 18-1 in “bee assisted games”. :smiley: --- ## [Publicly traded pro sports league?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/publicly-traded-pro-sports-league/833626)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/publicly-traded-pro-sports-league/833626 "2019-05-09T04:28:58Z")
So Omniscient mused a little bit here on what might happen if Green Bay Packers stock was allowed to work like garden variety corporate stock, and ends by pointing out how a publicly traded league would be horrible. Wha… --- ## [When do you expect VR or gaming so immersive and AI so good you think you are there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-expect-vr-or-gaming-so-immersive-and-ai-so-good-you-think-you-are-there/833439)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-expect-vr-or-gaming-so-immersive-and-ai-so-good-you-think-you-are-there/833439 "2019-05-09T00:42:14Z")
Normally I put these futurist type threads in IMHO, but as this one touches on gaming I figured here would be a better spot. Basically, you’ve seen movies and probably read books about VR so immersive that the person in… --- ## [Sports rules that are so systematically ignored by the officials they should be removed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-rules-that-are-so-systematically-ignored-by-the-officials-they-should-be-removed/832429)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-rules-that-are-so-systematically-ignored-by-the-officials-they-should-be-removed/832429 "2019-05-08T21:49:37Z")
OK this is not for butt-hurt Auburn fans to complain about one double dribble. I’m talking about rules that are in the rule books but are so non enforced, or non enforceable, maybe they should they just be written out o… --- ## [Very disappointed with the Kentucky Derby finish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-disappointed-with-the-kentucky-derby-finish/833486)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-disappointed-with-the-kentucky-derby-finish/833486 "2019-05-08T19:34:46Z")
Not a huge fan but several friends are. They were over so we had a big watching party. Almost every other racing sport has touching. Apparently the snowflake derby riders can’t abide it. And I watched all the replays, so… --- ## [Next "one team" cities to win a championship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-one-team-cities-to-win-a-championship/833233)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-one-team-cities-to-win-a-championship/833233 "2019-05-08T00:17:53Z")
Using the 4 major sports leagues in North America (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) the following cities have only one team: \[ul\] \[li\]Columbus, OH - NHL Blue Jackets\[/li\]\[li\]Ottawa, ON - NHL Senators\[/li\]\[li\]Montreal, QC - NHL Cana… --- ## [Opinion re: beer sales at college sports events?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-re-beer-sales-at-college-sports-events/832180)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-re-beer-sales-at-college-sports-events/832180 "2019-05-07T18:08:57Z")
I recently read that my alma mater (U of Illinois) is planning on allowing the sale of beer at football and basketball games. I guess they thought it would encourage folk to attend games and stay the duration. I was a … --- ## [If Green Bay Packers stock worked like Wall Street stocks, how would it affect the team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-green-bay-packers-stock-worked-like-wall-street-stocks-how-would-it-affect-the-team/833575)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-green-bay-packers-stock-worked-like-wall-street-stocks-how-would-it-affect-the-team/833575 "2019-05-07T17:16:06Z")
(Disclaimer: Not a Packers fan) The Packers allow many thousands of fans to own stock in them (only NFL team to do so,) but their stock does not increase or decrease in value, nor does it pay dividends. But suppose that… --- ## [Help! How do I run Lord of the Rings Online under Windows 10?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-how-do-i-run-lord-of-the-rings-online-under-windows-10/833568)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-how-do-i-run-lord-of-the-rings-online-under-windows-10/833568 "2019-05-07T04:41:08Z")
I like to play Lord of the Rings Online (Lotro). It works fine on my 8 year old Toshiba Laptop (using Firefox.) I just bought a new laptop, with Windows 10. I can install Lotro, get logged in and choose my Server (it’… --- ## [Sports: Jealously vs. Hatred over a team's success?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-jealously-vs-hatred-over-a-teams-success/833539)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-jealously-vs-hatred-over-a-teams-success/833539 "2019-05-06T19:07:46Z")
NFL & NBA: I’ll keep it simple: Tom Brady & New England, along with the Golden State Warriors. NHL: When the Blackhawks, Kings, & Penguins all won Stanley Cups between 2009-2017, (except for Boston in 2011), I felt like… --- ## [Where is the cheapest place to get a PS3? Refurbished or used is fine.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-get-a-ps3-refurbished-or-used-is-fine/833418)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-get-a-ps3-refurbished-or-used-is-fine/833418 "2019-05-04T09:20:02Z")
I am a teacher and as I approach summer, I often look into getting some video games for me and my two kiddos(ages 8 and 10). Thing is, we are on a pretty tight budget. Two years ago, I sold books and other things to rais… --- ## [Average layperson throwing pitches in MLB; always getting homered off of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-layperson-throwing-pitches-in-mlb-always-getting-homered-off-of/833391)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-layperson-throwing-pitches-in-mlb-always-getting-homered-off-of/833391 "2019-05-04T02:24:06Z")
Suppose an average layperson throws pitches to professional MLB batters - on the one hand, there would be very little speed or power to these pitches, and they wouldn’t break or curve or anything - but on the other hand,… --- ## [Your favorite cool toys from your childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-cool-toys-from-your-childhood/831530)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-cool-toys-from-your-childhood/831530 "2019-05-01T18:25:23Z")
This thread about the Electro-Shot Shooting Gallery began to drift into folks talking about other cool toys from their childhoods - to the apparent dismay of the OP, who seemed to want to stay on topic. So I decided to … --- ## [Couple of Baseball Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-baseball-questions/833296)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-baseball-questions/833296 "2019-05-03T01:27:45Z")
How much does MLB pay for game balls? The strike zone is the mid point from the batter’s shoulders to the top of the batter’s pants. Obviously it changes with the height of each batter. When watching a game on TV the … --- ## [Borderlands 3 reveal presentation on now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-3-reveal-presentation-on-now/833335)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-3-reveal-presentation-on-now/833335 "2019-05-02T04:14:14Z")
So far it’s been the usual hype but Randy Pitchford has just started spouting and we’re just getting some gameplay. --- ## [NFL Draft Thread - 2019 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-thread-2019-edition/832902)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-thread-2019-edition/832902 "2019-05-01T19:05:56Z")
We currently have an NFL Offseason Thread but I think with the Draft just 4 days away it’s probably time to shift gears into draft mode. The Draft usually turns into something of a live discussion thread as it happens, s… --- ## [Borderlands 3 reveal presentation on now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-3-reveal-presentation-on-now/833333)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-3-reveal-presentation-on-now/833333 "2019-05-01T17:58:04Z")
So far it’s been the usual hype but Randy Pitchford has just started spouting and we’re just getting some gameplay. --- ## [is anyone playing the Marvel endgame mode in fortnite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-playing-the-marvel-endgame-mode-in-fortnite/833202)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-playing-the-marvel-endgame-mode-in-fortnite/833202 "2019-04-30T20:33:35Z")
anyone playing the endwar mode in fortnite? i did with my nephew last night and i like it bettet than the normal game , tho everythings op weapons wise, --- ## [Fan support most disproportionate to team futility](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-support-most-disproportionate-to-team-futility/833120)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fan-support-most-disproportionate-to-team-futility/833120 "2019-04-30T13:13:09Z")
NFL - Cleveland Browns. The NFL abandoned Cleveland in 1997, then the fans came back hungrier than ever for the replacement team in 1999, and despite a recent 0-16 season they love them more than ever! Baseball- Now wit… --- ## [Mortal Kombat 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortal-kombat-1/832400)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortal-kombat-1/832400 "2019-04-26T13:31:38Z")
Hi SD, This question popped into my head recently. In the original manual for Mortal Kombat, the first game in the series, they did not list the fatalities for the characters. Rather, there was a space for you to tr… --- ## [Supraland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supraland/833096)
**Author:** [@TimeWinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimeWinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supraland/833096 "2019-04-27T01:00:47Z")
So this appeared in my Steam recommendations a few days ago. (I’m playing on PC, but there might be other versions.) It’s a first-person puzzle game that is a clear successor to–and at the same time is nothing like–Port… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=110)