# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=144 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 145 --- ## [MLB question: Substitution and video review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-question-substitution-and-video-review/796207)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-question-substitution-and-video-review/796207 "2017-09-13T23:27:43Z")
In yesterday’s Cleveland-Detroit game, Jose Ramierz was “hit by a pitch” and sent to first base. Cleveland took him out of the game as a precautionary move and sent in Gonzalez to pinch-run. Then Detroit asked for a vid… --- ## [Alterantive Video Game Controllers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alterantive-video-game-controllers/794653)
**Author:** [@Hodge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hodge)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alterantive-video-game-controllers/794653 "2017-09-12T18:57:52Z")
Hey, all. Long time gamer here. I’ve mostly been a console player throughout the years with only limited dips in the PC pool. However, due to the increasing amount of freelance work I’ve been doing in 3D CAD modeling,… --- ## [Fighting my football ignorance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-my-football-ignorance/796080)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighting-my-football-ignorance/796080 "2017-09-12T02:56:43Z")
I’m a football fan but my knowledge of the game has many holes in it. So what happens in this scenario I imagined. A team has just scored a touchdown. They get in formation to kick an extra point. The kick goes up, hits… --- ## [A punt on 4th and goal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-punt-on-4th-and-goal/795992)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-punt-on-4th-and-goal/795992 "2017-09-11T22:42:59Z")
Sounds odd to punt on 4th and goal but when it’s 4th and 93 , you punt. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Your strategies for Civ III - the first few turns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-strategies-for-civ-iii-the-first-few-turns/97145)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-strategies-for-civ-iii-the-first-few-turns/97145 "2017-09-11T17:41:10Z")
So it seems to me that the very beginning of a Civilization III game is vital to your success. If you can get ahead of all your competitors, it’s not too hard to stay ahead of them. Plus, of course, you then have the bes… --- ## [NFL pool strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pool-strategy/795910)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pool-strategy/795910 "2017-09-11T15:02:54Z")
I’m in an NFL pool and know nothing about the NFL. I currently guess randomly but want to attempt something better. The pool is with the spread. Let’s say I pick Xteam over Yteam… and the spread is Xteam +6.5. If Xteam … --- ## [Farm Simulator 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farm-simulator-17/795818)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farm-simulator-17/795818 "2017-09-11T14:31:15Z")
I realize simulators of this nature are not everyone’s cup of tea, but any fans out there? --- ## [WOW. Canadians really DON'T care about the CFL do they](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-canadians-really-dont-care-about-the-cfl-do-they/794621)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-canadians-really-dont-care-about-the-cfl-do-they/794621 "2017-09-11T13:25:42Z")
Up in Toronto watching a Bombers-Allouettes game w/ a Canadian denizen. In the conversation I learned: –The CFL has 12 teams (theres 9) –The season hasn’t started and they are in training camp (it starts late Juneish) … --- ## [Another Baseball Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-baseball-question/600503)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-baseball-question/600503 "2011-10-28T01:22:33Z")
I’m sure this has been answered before, but I can’t seem to find an appropriate thread. What are those woven necklaces that professional baseball players are often seen wearing during a game? Too many players wear them… --- ## [Why do snooker cues have a flat end on the butt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-snooker-cues-have-a-flat-end-on-the-butt/795882)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-snooker-cues-have-a-flat-end-on-the-butt/795882 "2017-09-10T19:38:11Z")
Wikipedia tells me that: There no cite for this and I don’t recall ever seeing a snooker shot where this would have helped. A more appealing explanation (gleaned from a forum, again no cite) is this: A good story! Bu… --- ## [Should Pete Rose be put in the MLB Hall of Fame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pete-rose-be-put-in-the-mlb-hall-of-fame/723243)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pete-rose-be-put-in-the-mlb-hall-of-fame/723243 "2017-09-09T17:33:58Z")
Thought about putting this in the Game Room forum, but I think it’s more of a debate topic given the divisiveness of the topic. There have been rumors about Pete Rose being forgiven by the current commissioner of Major … --- ## [Average Guy vs World Champion Boxer (Serious Injuries)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-guy-vs-world-champion-boxer-serious-injuries/795120)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-guy-vs-world-champion-boxer-serious-injuries/795120 "2017-09-06T16:40:06Z")
Question is about an average healthy guy - just some random guy walking down the street with no particular boxing skill, experience, or training but with no known medical issues, pitted against the top champion boxer in … --- ## [Help with a Couple Crossword Clues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-couple-crossword-clues/795539)
**Author:** [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-couple-crossword-clues/795539 "2017-09-06T12:30:41Z")
I just finished a crossword, with themed clues entitled “New Wrinkles”. Here are the themed clues I understand: BINGLESS = Mixed Blessing STEG = Gets Around WE RATS = Troubled Waters LRIG = A bit of All Right But fo… --- ## [NFL Preseason 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2017/792775)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2017/792775 "2017-09-05T18:53:26Z")
The NFL preseason has officially begun with the HoF game last night. Of course, no one actually noticed because the field wasn’t covered in toxic chemicals this time. The big news is the Tannehill may need season ending… --- ## [Would real refs stop Rocky fights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-real-refs-stop-rocky-fights/795134)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-real-refs-stop-rocky-fights/795134 "2017-09-04T20:06:35Z")
Would real refs stop Rocky fights? In McGregor vs Mayweather, they stopped the fight even though McGregor didn’t look that bruised and was never knocked down. But I understand they stopped the fight because it looked l… --- ## [REALLY fair d20 gaming dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fair-d20-gaming-dice/795041)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fair-d20-gaming-dice/795041 "2017-09-03T21:58:56Z")
More than simply having opposite faces sum to the same number; the linked article goes into why one particular arrangement is as unbiased as mathematically possible (that is, random manufacturing flaws won’t make the dic… --- ## [Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - now playing (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-now-playing-open-spoilers/780977)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-now-playing-open-spoilers/780977 "2017-09-02T20:05:36Z")
OK, so no one is fully playing it until Friday, but I thought we should have a discussion thread for it. Thoughts? How would you rank it compared to other Zeldas? --- ## [Anyone else picking up the Steam controller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-picking-up-the-steam-controller/734329)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-picking-up-the-steam-controller/734329 "2017-09-02T06:27:38Z")
Mine is on it’s way :slight\_smile: Pre-ordered pretty much as soon as it was available. Really looking forward to playing around with it. not only should it make many mouse and keyboard games playable on the couch, but,… --- ## [MLB: August 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2017/792574)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2017/792574 "2017-09-01T20:14:19Z")
The trade deadline is now in the rear-view mirror. Two months to go in the regular season. How is your team faring? Who do you predict gets hot in August? Who falls out of contention? |Link to July’s thread| --- ## [What one athlete would you award a championship to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-athlete-would-you-award-a-championship-to/792621)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-athlete-would-you-award-a-championship-to/792621 "2017-09-01T09:03:00Z")
I saw this question in a Deadspin story, and I thought it was an interesting idea. You get to pick an athlete who never got that winner’s trophy at the end of a season. An athlete who you feel played so well during his … --- ## [Rate this gaming rig: need answer fast.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-this-gaming-rig-need-answer-fast/795089)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-this-gaming-rig-need-answer-fast/795089 "2017-09-01T02:34:38Z")
Link. This is an Amazon Gold Box, so supplies are limited. How much banging are we getting for the buck here? --- ## [A different kind of Baseball question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-different-kind-of-baseball-question/794672)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-different-kind-of-baseball-question/794672 "2017-08-31T00:46:06Z")
I saw this brought up on Twitter and thought it was an interesting question: Say you took an average guy who is reasonably physically fit who has never played baseball before. How many at bats against a major league tea… --- ## [Fantasy football recruitment thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-recruitment-thread/794264)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-recruitment-thread/794264 "2017-08-30T20:05:59Z")
I have a few unconfirmed people for 3 SDMB fantasy football leagues. I’m going to give them a little while longer to sign up, but I’m going to see who’s interested in being a replacement if those people don’t end up show… --- ## [Madden 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-18/795047)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madden-18/795047 "2017-08-29T18:33:27Z")
I got a bonus at work last week that just happened to be a little more than the price of a new 1TB PS4 and Madden 18, so I hit up Best Buy on my way home from work last Thursday… Anyways, anyone playing? Thoughts? Tip… --- ## [Jud Heathcote has passed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jud-heathcote-has-passed/794993)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jud-heathcote-has-passed/794993 "2017-08-29T04:49:56Z")
Head coach at Montana and then Michigan State during the Magic Johnson era when MSU won the national championship. The 1979 NCAA Championship with Magic and Larry Bird was the most watched basketball game of all time. I … --- ## [If I was king of baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-was-king-of-baseball/793110)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-was-king-of-baseball/793110 "2017-08-29T04:32:33Z")
Not commissioner. King. No dissent, no risk of losing my job. Absolute authority to change and run the game anyway I want. I would make some changes. Yes, yes I would. Don’t get me wrong. I love baseball. It is probably… --- ## [I need a new game to play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-game-to-play/794037)
**Author:** [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-game-to-play/794037 "2017-08-26T21:28:36Z")
I’m looking for a pc game that I can play while drinking. I have a few games that I play (mostly strategy and rpg) that require concentration and attention to detail. Every now and then I like to have a few drinks and pl… --- ## [Why I hate "defensive indifference"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-defensive-indifference/792999)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-defensive-indifference/792999 "2017-08-25T19:00:29Z")
The runner deserves the credit for stealing. He is taking a chance. He has no way of knowing the fielders will ignore his attempt to steal. And you know damn well that if the runner trips on his way to the next base; t… --- ## [Changes in Common Sports Strategies: Evolutionary or Cyclical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-common-sports-strategies-evolutionary-or-cyclical/792513)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-common-sports-strategies-evolutionary-or-cyclical/792513 "2017-08-25T18:47:18Z")
I’m referring to where different approaches become more widespread and accepted over time, only to be replaced by others. Question is whether these are always genuine advances in strategy, such that a team using the newe… --- ## [Rainbow 6: Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-6-siege/743575)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rainbow-6-siege/743575 "2017-08-25T13:35:24Z")
I made this thread mostly because I noticed on amazon you can grab a physical copy for $35 for the next 18 hours. That’ll probably be the best deal in a while. Anyway, Rainbow 6 siege is a multiplayer-only team based ta… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=143) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=145)