# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=148 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 149 --- ## [I tried Elder Scrolls Legends and it was really fun!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-elder-scrolls-legends-and-it-was-really-fun/790026)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-elder-scrolls-legends-and-it-was-really-fun/790026 "2017-07-03T00:20:13Z")
It’s a digital Card game like Hearthstone set in the Elder Scrolls world. I read an article today that compared it to Magic which I also play and I decided to give it a try. The tutorial/First Act is really good and ease… --- ## [MLB: June 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2017/787850)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2017/787850 "2017-07-02T17:34:02Z")
Welcome to the dog days of summer. Here are your division leaders entering June: AL East: Yankees AL Central: Twins (???)/Indians AL West: Astros NL East: Nationals NL Central: Brewers??? NL West: Dodgers All-Star… --- ## [Crusader Kings II--Am I too ADD for this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-am-i-too-add-for-this/789877)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-am-i-too-add-for-this/789877 "2017-07-01T07:48:30Z")
Been wanting to play this for a while, and my daughter had nabbed it on a Steam sale. So I was up late last night and bored and…I am so lost. I loved AOE 2, and I was decent at Civilization, but this. THIS. It just f… --- ## [2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-stanley-cup-playoffs-thread/784278)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 413\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-stanley-cup-playoffs-thread/784278 "2017-06-29T18:33:41Z")
Starts tomorrow! Here are the first round match-ups with regular season (points) Eastern Conference: Washington Capitals (118) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (95) Pittsburgh Penguins (111) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (108) M… --- ## [Homeworld: Cataclysm Available Under New Name on GOG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeworld-cataclysm-available-under-new-name-on-gog/789874)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeworld-cataclysm-available-under-new-name-on-gog/789874 "2017-06-29T16:09:12Z")
Here, as Homeworld: Emergence. They changed the name because Blizzard trademarked “Cataclysm”, but it’s otherwise the same game. I know I’ve heard a lot of people say over the years that they wished they could play it on… --- ## [Was Sebastion Janekowski worth the with pick in 1st Round?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-sebastion-janekowski-worth-the-with-pick-in-1st-round/789068)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-sebastion-janekowski-worth-the-with-pick-in-1st-round/789068 "2017-06-29T15:18:04Z")
I would argue yes. He will play 20 plus years at a very high level. Had the Raiders been competitive the last ten seasons, he would likely be a HoF lock. I understand the school of thought that claims no kicker is wort… --- ## [Opposing player was blocking my view while I was goalkeeping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposing-player-was-blocking-my-view-while-i-was-goalkeeping/790011)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposing-player-was-blocking-my-view-while-i-was-goalkeeping/790011 "2017-06-29T15:01:01Z")
So I was playing goalkeeper in a soccer game with around 20 other friends over the weekend and I noticed that one player on the opposing team was constantly hovering around 2-3 yards in front of me, often between my line… --- ## [Advice for attending the US Open - Tennis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-attending-the-us-open-tennis/790052)
**Author:** [@Kiber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-attending-the-us-open-tennis/790052 "2017-06-28T20:10:18Z")
This year I’m planning to take my wife up to New York to attend the US Open Tennis tournament. We’re really looking forward to it, and I’m hoping to buy my tickets fairly soon. However, my priority is to make sure that… --- ## [Fox sports website to go all digital, no written content](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-sports-website-to-go-all-digital-no-written-content/789966)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-sports-website-to-go-all-digital-no-written-content/789966 "2017-06-28T12:36:54Z")
This seems like a spectacularly bad idea. While video is certainly important in showing sports highlights, most of the web content doesn’t need to be video. I’d much prefer a written story 95% of the time. Of course, I … --- ## [What Is This On The Field In This Soccer Video? Looks Like A Deflated Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-field-in-this-soccer-video-looks-like-a-deflated-ball/789962)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-field-in-this-soccer-video-looks-like-a-deflated-ball/789962 "2017-06-27T19:58:38Z")
In this video, pay attention to the… something, which you can see from different angles, in the first Goal of the Week. Look behind the white goalkeeper, to his left, just a foot or so away from the back of the goal. A … --- ## [Baseball is weird. Scooter Gennett hits 4 home runs in game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-is-weird-scooter-gennett-hits-4-home-runs-in-game/788331)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-is-weird-scooter-gennett-hits-4-home-runs-in-game/788331 "2017-06-27T13:51:58Z")
Scooter Gennett, who was picked up on waivers on March 28, just became the 17th major leaguer and first Cincinnati Red to hit 4 home runs in a game. He also had 10 RBI, tying a club record. --- ## [America's Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup/789312)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup/789312 "2017-06-26T22:20:39Z")
Not something I would tune into on purpose, but came across while channel surfing. I know this is the ultimate rich boy’s sport, but I still find it interesting. The tech is amazing. They race in hydrofoil catamarans. … --- ## [VERY, VERY strong recommendation for a casual game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-very-strong-recommendation-for-a-casual-game/788005)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-very-strong-recommendation-for-a-casual-game/788005 "2017-06-26T21:27:51Z")
So I bought Linelight yesterday and have been playing it. It’s a casual game that is puzzle if it fits any genre,…but it’s EXTREMELY good. In fact, I’d say it was pretty much probably the BEST, MOST CLEVER, INGENIOUS, T… --- ## [Defend sports broadcasters others love to hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defend-sports-broadcasters-others-love-to-hate/789602)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defend-sports-broadcasters-others-love-to-hate/789602 "2017-06-26T14:40:05Z")
I wanted to respond to a comment in this thread without taking it on a further sidetrack, so I’ve brought it here. I’m going to use this space to defend a broadcaster I happen to like, and invite you to do the same. But … --- ## [Empyrion: Galactic Survival - Played it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empyrion-galactic-survival-played-it/789788)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empyrion-galactic-survival-played-it/789788 "2017-06-25T16:38:41Z")
Has anybody played Empyrion recently? It’s 50% off, again, and I’m considering the purchase. Is it worth the $10? I believe the last time I saw it mentioned here, it was basically lauded as having great potential, but… --- ## [Kudu Turd Spitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kudu-turd-spitting/789710)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kudu-turd-spitting/789710 "2017-06-24T17:20:28Z")
http://www.mtv.com/video-clips/l7xsxn/kudu-turd-spitting An unusual South African sport. Seems like its founder should be a Darwin Award candidate but what the hell? I’d try it in the moment. --- ## [Redskins Trademark may be canceled.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redskins-trademark-may-be-canceled/691059)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redskins-trademark-may-be-canceled/691059 "2017-06-24T07:53:48Z")
Seems the US Patent Office has ruled that the Redskins’ name is “disparaging of Native Americans”, and the trademark must be canceled. Not sure how I feel about this. I get why people don’t like the name, but I don’t li… --- ## [It's Encarnacion! IT'S NOT THAT HARD!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-encarnacion-its-not-that-hard/789468)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-encarnacion-its-not-that-hard/789468 "2017-06-23T13:54:52Z")
Last year, Edwin Encarnacion was with the Jays and my husband and I noticed how much Gary Thorne, the play-by-play TV guy for the Orioles, butchered his name. Now Edwin is with the Indians, so we get to hear it even mor… --- ## [Recommend the best games for PS3/PS4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-the-best-games-for-ps3-ps4/789573)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-the-best-games-for-ps3-ps4/789573 "2017-06-22T21:10:39Z")
I have a PS3…suppose I’ll break down and get a PS4 someday. So what I’m looking for are the best games you feel lend themselves towards the controllers over a PC. For instance it’s been a while, but I seem to recall li… --- ## [Persona 5 ok for 12 year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persona-5-ok-for-12-year-old/789618)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persona-5-ok-for-12-year-old/789618 "2017-06-22T20:14:58Z")
What do you all think? Persona 5 ok for a 12 year old? He really, really wants it, but the reviews I’m finding indicate that it’s better suited for older teens. Thoughts? --- ## [Cribbage for Rook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cribbage-for-rook/789604)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cribbage-for-rook/789604 "2017-06-22T16:09:48Z")
I like cribbage and I have a deck of Rook cards. Of course I could strip the extra cards from the Rook deck and play cribbage with standard rules. I find that unimaginative. Apparently, I’m also unimaginative–or at least… --- ## [Can a batter change bats during an at bat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-batter-change-bats-during-an-at-bat/789492)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-batter-change-bats-during-an-at-bat/789492 "2017-06-22T14:17:19Z")
Anthony Rizzo chokes way up when he has two strikes. Could he just use a shorter bat in that situation? That would permit him to have the same basic leverage and have the knob of the bat to push against with his bottom … --- ## [Soccer Fans: How Would You Feel About Using A Countdown Clock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-fans-how-would-you-feel-about-using-a-countdown-clock/789457)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-fans-how-would-you-feel-about-using-a-countdown-clock/789457 "2017-06-22T07:15:47Z")
What would you think if the soccer gods decided that, instead of the current system of counting up from 0:00 and stopping at 45:00 and 90:00 (plus stoppage time), the opposite took place, and the clock counted down, as i… --- ## [Morse code palindrome puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morse-code-palindrome-puzzle/789017)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morse-code-palindrome-puzzle/789017 "2017-06-22T02:26:46Z")
Hi all, Posted a puzzle on a different message board, for which the answer was: “When you write each word out in Morse code, the dots and dashes look like a palindrome.” An example would be “tea”: - . . - After someon… --- ## [If Usain Bolt ran onto a field, how long for security to tackle him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-usain-bolt-ran-onto-a-field-how-long-for-security-to-tackle-him/788962)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-usain-bolt-ran-onto-a-field-how-long-for-security-to-tackle-him/788962 "2017-06-21T16:12:11Z")
From time to time we get treated to the sight of a sports fan running onto the field of play in the midst of a game, and getting tackled by security. Depending on how seriously security takes its job, this can take 10 se… --- ## [Most athletic person ever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-athletic-person-ever/788635)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-athletic-person-ever/788635 "2017-06-21T12:20:20Z")
Who would you say are/were the most athletic people who ever lived? I say Bo Jackson. --- ## [Greatest Teams (statistically) in US Sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-teams-statistically-in-us-sports/789194)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-teams-statistically-in-us-sports/789194 "2017-06-20T20:24:23Z")
Interesting read. Assuming the math was done correctly, are there any holes in the author’s analysis? Could any of his assumptions be debated qualitatively? Also, has anyone done something similar with different res… --- ## [ARK players: what am I doing wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ark-players-what-am-i-doing-wrong/789436)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ark-players-what-am-i-doing-wrong/789436 "2017-06-20T15:05:26Z")
I’m trying to log in to ARK from Steam. I’ve installed the base game and the extension, and they both show up in Steam. I click on one of them, get to the big A. I click JOIN on the left and get a big long list of server… --- ## [Know any good submarine games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-submarine-games/789024)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-submarine-games/789024 "2017-06-20T14:14:13Z")
Do you know any good submarine games, especially ones which are easily available online? I would particularly like submarine games with an emphasis on using sonar and less on the hardcore simulator minutiae of submarine… --- ## [Percentage of HS players advancing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/percentage-of-hs-players-advancing/789380)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/percentage-of-hs-players-advancing/789380 "2017-06-19T19:04:34Z")
I got data from some reliable looking web pages about the number of high school and college players of the big three college sports, and I don’t understand how it’s right. I’ve taught and subbed at a good number of schoo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=147) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=149)