# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=169 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 170 --- ## [Are Olympic event rules available to the public? How about the technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-olympic-event-rules-available-to-the-public-how-about-the-technology/762571)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-olympic-event-rules-available-to-the-public-how-about-the-technology/762571 "2016-08-31T19:23:17Z")
As an engineer I’ve always been interested in Olympic events where performance is affected by technology. Like bicycling, air rifles, kayaks, swim suit materials, tennis rackets. Are there publicly available rules for s… --- ## [Am I the only person in the world who loves Quick Time Events in video games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-in-the-world-who-loves-quick-time-events-in-video-games/763713)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-in-the-world-who-loves-quick-time-events-in-video-games/763713 "2016-08-31T13:21:32Z")
I think I just might be. In my opinion, the more QTE’s a game has, the better it is. I wish QTE’s were in MORE games, actually. I think I might be the only person in existence who holds this opinion. : p --- ## [General Purpose Board Game Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-purpose-board-game-thread/763361)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-purpose-board-game-thread/763361 "2016-08-30T22:38:21Z")
So there’s another thread about board games but I thought it’d be nice to have one dedicated to just general talk. Anything new coming out that’s exciting? Play anything new to you? I went on a spate of kickstarter bac… --- ## [Games Missing Major Advertised/Reviewed Features](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-missing-major-advertised-reviewed-features/764368)
**Author:** [@Pantastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pantastic)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-missing-major-advertised-reviewed-features/764368 "2016-08-30T18:50:24Z")
No Man’s Sky is getting a lot of bad press lately for failing to deliver several modes of gameplay that the developers talked up in interviews, to the point that Steam and Sony are relaxing their normal refund policies t… --- ## [How many bobbleheads does it take to fill a landfill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bobbleheads-does-it-take-to-fill-a-landfill/764405)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bobbleheads-does-it-take-to-fill-a-landfill/764405 "2016-08-29T22:00:41Z")
I watch quite a few MLB games. And there seems to be a lot of bobblehead promotions. Bobbleheads are given away to the first 40,000 people entering the ball park. I believe other sports also have bobblehead promotions… --- ## [Fantasy Football For a new guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-for-a-new-guy/763937)
**Author:** [@TheStake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheStake)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-for-a-new-guy/763937 "2016-08-29T16:44:42Z")
I am part of decent sized gaming community and I have been asked into a new game. That I know absolutely nothing about. Fantasy Football eludes me in every way. Does anybody have any tips about the draft? We are very c… --- ## [Muad'Libs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muadlibs/763470)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muadlibs/763470 "2016-08-29T06:34:46Z")
Muad’Libs: I must not \_\_\_. \_\_\_ is the -killer. \_\_\_\_ is the little- that brings total \_\_\_\_\_. I will \_\_\_ my \_\_\_. I will \_\_\_ it to \_\_\_ over me and through me. And when it has gone \_\_\_ I will \_\_\_ the inner \_\_\_ to see i… --- ## [Football position with fewest (nonzero) touchdowns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-position-with-fewest-nonzero-touchdowns/733654)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-position-with-fewest-nonzero-touchdowns/733654 "2016-08-28T19:18:46Z")
Some players in American football never touch the ball (except maybe to fall on a fumble). I’m sure many positions have never had a player score a touchdown. I’m looking for a position that has scored the fewest touchdo… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football recruitment thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-recruitment-thread/763542)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-recruitment-thread/763542 "2016-08-28T17:51:13Z")
I’m going to use this thread as a place to recruit for the SDMB leagues I run, if you’ve got a league you need people for feel free to use it, but try to be complete about describing what people would be getting into. A… --- ## [Who are the least-fit Olympians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-least-fit-olympians/763268)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-least-fit-olympians/763268 "2016-08-28T16:34:25Z")
Say I am physically out-of-shape, but I want to be an Olympian. What should I go for? --- ## [PS4 racing pre GT. Are Asetto Corsa and Project Cars worth getting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps4-racing-pre-gt-are-asetto-corsa-and-project-cars-worth-getting/764194)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps4-racing-pre-gt-are-asetto-corsa-and-project-cars-worth-getting/764194 "2016-08-27T22:04:45Z")
Question in title. Gran Turismo fan waiting for a PS4 GT. Project Cars and Asetto Corsa both claim to be Gran Turismo competitors, what does the dope think? Should I buy them or wait for GT Sport / GT7 ? --- ## [What Olympic event would you have the best chance in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-olympic-event-would-you-have-the-best-chance-in/762403)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-olympic-event-would-you-have-the-best-chance-in/762403 "2016-08-27T17:56:30Z")
Most of us are not world class athletes, but if you had to pick an event to try out for, what would it be? I’m nearing 70 so the physical stuff is way out, but I might do semi-OK in the shooting events. I have a 12 year… --- ## [GOG.COM mega sale worth it or no ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gog-com-mega-sale-worth-it-or-no/764052)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gog-com-mega-sale-worth-it-or-no/764052 "2016-08-27T17:36:43Z")
Theres a huge game sale on gog.com and I have about 1/3 or the games on it all ready I was wondering if theres any little known gems I didn’t know about … Normally on these things I just click buy em all but … not this … --- ## [Space Rangers HD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-rangers-hd/763981)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-rangers-hd/763981 "2016-08-26T01:52:13Z")
Anyone play this game? It’s pretty old – a 2012 update of Space Rangers 2 from 2004 (I think). But it’s really, really fun – turn based space trading and war, along with RTS and text minigames. --- ## [Bolt's running style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolts-running-style/763042)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolts-running-style/763042 "2016-08-25T23:19:17Z")
Bolt has probably had his form analyzed more than any other runner. Here is one such page, fairly technical: Even Bolt has stated that he hasn’t put together a perfect race from first stride to last (although it was … --- ## [Any traditional martial arts that focus on 2 vs 2 sparring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-traditional-martial-arts-that-focus-on-2-vs-2-sparring/763957)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-traditional-martial-arts-that-focus-on-2-vs-2-sparring/763957 "2016-08-25T23:00:57Z")
Pretty much every martial art uses the 1 vs 1 sparring format and trains towards that goal. It strikes me though that 2 vs 2 would require an entirely different set of tactics and skillsets. Are there any martial arts th… --- ## [Been thinking about getting a 3DS. Opinions wanted.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-thinking-about-getting-a-3ds-opinions-wanted/763644)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-thinking-about-getting-a-3ds-opinions-wanted/763644 "2016-08-25T19:20:37Z")
I’m not much of a video game player anymore. Every 4 or 5 years though I get the urge to play video games again. The last time was when guitar hero was super popular to show how infrequently this happens. So, because … --- ## [Kentucky Route Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-route-zero/763893)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-route-zero/763893 "2016-08-25T16:43:39Z")
I finished Act IV last night and I’m still trying to compose my thoughts. This is the greatest adventure game I’ve ever played, but it doesn’t have any memorable puzzles and the plot is thin. However, the dialogue is won… --- ## [NFL uploading 96 (old) games to Youtube this August](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-uploading-96-old-games-to-youtube-this-august/758939)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-uploading-96-old-games-to-youtube-this-august/758939 "2016-08-25T16:11:14Z")
As voted on by NFL fans on Facebook, 96 of the most memorable games in NFL history will be uploaded to the NFL’s official YouTube channel this August. There are LOTS and LOTS of full NFL games on youtube, but they’re ge… --- ## [Usain Bolt - Is he clear of doping allegations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usain-bolt-is-he-clear-of-doping-allegations/763266)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usain-bolt-is-he-clear-of-doping-allegations/763266 "2016-08-25T15:51:06Z")
I have watched him in both the 100m and 200m this year and even though he is “slower” than his previous Olympics, it is unbelievable. Just totally amazing how fast he is. I believed in Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. I bel… --- ## [Savage Resurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savage-resurrection/763819)
**Author:** [@CrimeThink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrimeThink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savage-resurrection/763819 "2016-08-24T15:31:55Z")
I just noticed that a remake of Savage just came out on Steam. Did any of you play the original? It was an asymmetrical FPS with a team commander who can research/build in RTS fashion. 16 vs 16 is generally the size. … --- ## [Rams football is back, baybee!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rams-football-is-back-baybee/762303)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rams-football-is-back-baybee/762303 "2016-08-24T07:52:00Z")
It took me awhile, but it’s finally starting to take root… The Rams are back home, where they were always supposed to be! For those of you East Coasters (or anyone else) who wanted to deny us REAL football, GO (expleti… --- ## [Olympics: Host Countries That Failed To Win](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-host-countries-that-failed-to-win/763595)
**Author:** [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-host-countries-that-failed-to-win/763595 "2016-08-24T02:16:58Z")
My wife asked me a question and a quick Google-fu didn’t get me anywhere. Basically this: what host country has done the worst in terms of winning events? So many medals are awarded and host countries are larger nations … --- ## [Fallen London?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallen-london/763760)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallen-london/763760 "2016-08-24T00:03:40Z")
I know it’s been around a while, but I’ve just started playing Fallen London and I’m having fun exploring and working through various stories. And spending a lot of time fishing right now, trying to take advantage of the… --- ## [Can you recommend a game for PS4?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-game-for-ps4/763501)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-game-for-ps4/763501 "2016-08-23T17:33:16Z")
I bought my PS4 with GTA V and The Last of Us. I just finished both games and I’m looking for suggestions on what to buy next. I’m not looking for sports or multiplayer games, but mainly games with good storytelling. An… --- ## [EU medal count](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eu-medal-count/763497)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eu-medal-count/763497 "2016-08-23T00:34:34Z")
Last Olympics it was popular for small countries to claim that they “really” had more medals because they had a smaller population so they had more medals per capita. Now there is a website tracking all the EU countries … --- ## [UFC 202 Who Else is Excited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-202-who-else-is-excited/763355)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-202-who-else-is-excited/763355 "2016-08-22T19:47:11Z")
I am so looking forward to this! I think Conner McGregor is going to get his ass kicked back down to his proper weight class. I think Diaz will beat him once again and there will be no 3rd. McGregor showed in the first… --- ## [Olympics question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-question/763024)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-question/763024 "2016-08-22T09:31:03Z")
Hi Diving across a finish line rather than sprinting across is allowed. Why is this allowed? I look forward to your feedback. --- ## [Updating Harry Stein's Ethnic Team Lists (Esquire, 1976)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updating-harry-steins-ethnic-team-lists-esquire-1976/347977)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updating-harry-steins-ethnic-team-lists-esquire-1976/347977 "2016-08-21T23:21:51Z")
In 1977 The Book of Lists printed “Harry Stein’s All-Time All-Star Argument Starter (5 Ethnic Baseball Teams),” which had been printed in Esquire the year before. This included the Latins, the Poles, the Jews, the Black… --- ## [Gold Medal vs World Record](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-medal-vs-world-record/762548)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-medal-vs-world-record/762548 "2016-08-21T20:37:08Z")
I was watching a women’s swimming event in the Olympics, and they mentioned that one of the racers had broken the world record in that event a couple of months ago. But she didn’t win the gold, and was very disappointed… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=168) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=170)