# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=198 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 199 --- ## [The all-time greatest NFL WRs were all in the league together at the turn of the millennium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-all-time-greatest-nfl-wrs-were-all-in-the-league-together-at-the-turn-of-the-millennium/734614)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-all-time-greatest-nfl-wrs-were-all-in-the-league-together-at-the-turn-of-the-millennium/734614 "2015-10-15T06:06:51Z")
Pretty wild NFL stat I just discovered after learning Antonio Gates had just joined the elite club of players with 100 TD catches. He entered the league in 2003 and is now seventh on the all-time TD catch list. Here’s … --- ## [USA Mens National Team Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-mens-national-team-thread/722196)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-mens-national-team-thread/722196 "2015-10-14T19:14:02Z")
We beat Holland this week and we are about 2 minutes away from beating Germany on European soil. Looks like the Klinsman project is coming along quite nicely. Lets go out and win the Gold Cup and the Copa America in 2016… --- ## [100 year Anniversary of Boston Red Sox World Series Win](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-year-anniversary-of-boston-red-sox-world-series-win/734538)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-year-anniversary-of-boston-red-sox-world-series-win/734538 "2015-10-14T05:55:06Z")
Today is the century anniversary of the Red Sox winning the World Series. They won in 1916 and 1918, but then not again until 2004, 86 years later . I don’t normally follow sports, but a.) I live in Boston and b.) I jus… --- ## [NFL Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/733925)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/733925 "2015-10-14T03:43:24Z")
Thursday, October 8th 8:25 PM EST Indianapolis ( (Pick) ) at Houston ( (Pick) ) —- T: 45 Sunday, October 11th 1:00 PM EST Seattle ( 2.5 ) at Cincinnati ( -2.5 ) —- T: 43 1:00 PM EST Buffalo ( -2.5 ) at Tennessee (… --- ## [Tell me about Don't Starve (together)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dont-starve-together/734600)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-dont-starve-together/734600 "2015-10-14T03:31:30Z")
A friend is interested in picking up Don’t Starve Together. I told him I’d look into it, but all I’m seeing so far is that the game is still in beta, and despite being beta, is charging $15 (albeit for a two-copy bundle… --- ## [Anyone made a Sherlock Holmes/Call of Cthulhu-type open-world video game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-a-sherlock-holmes-call-of-cthulhu-type-open-world-video-game/734360)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-a-sherlock-holmes-call-of-cthulhu-type-open-world-video-game/734360 "2015-10-14T01:46:34Z")
Has anyone made an open-world video game like Grand Theft Auto/Elder Scrolls/Red Dead Redemption/L.A. Noire etc set in late 19th century England/London? Sort of a Sherlock Holmes meets Call of Cthulhu-type feel? If not,… --- ## [Drunkesian on leave of absence from USC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunkesian-on-leave-of-absence-from-usc/734439)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunkesian-on-leave-of-absence-from-usc/734439 "2015-10-13T19:22:30Z")
Man this guy has a problem. Drunk at a booster dinner and now coming out that he was drunk during the ASU game and drunk during meetings yesterday. And to top it off, UW says they’re not surprised that all of this is c… --- ## [Week 6 CFB -- Which AP Top 25 team(s) will lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/733523)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/733523 "2015-10-13T13:30:23Z")
======================================================================= NCAAF Scores & Schedule Top 25 FBS Weeks: 6 — Thursday, October 8 9:00 PM EDT ESPN Washington @ (17) USC — Saturday, October 10 3:30 PM ED… --- ## [Crossword solving speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-solving-speed/734432)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-solving-speed/734432 "2015-10-12T16:47:23Z")
I follow a blog by Michael Sharp (under the name of Rex Parker). Each day he shows the solved NYT crossword with his deconstruction and commentary. He is a competitive solver and also a constructor. He solved today’s NY… --- ## [Which should I play first? Tales from the Borderlands of Life is Strange?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-should-i-play-first-tales-from-the-borderlands-of-life-is-strange/733940)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-should-i-play-first-tales-from-the-borderlands-of-life-is-strange/733940 "2015-10-12T00:34:50Z")
Both have their final chapters hitting on October 20. I have played neither game, as I wait for these story-based games to finish being released before playing them. I have played both Walking Dead games and The Wolf Am… --- ## [Tell us about the game you're making!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-the-game-youre-making/734107)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-the-game-youre-making/734107 "2015-10-11T23:57:22Z")
A lot of people who play games also design them on the side. I’d love to hear stories about any personal projects people are working on, whether they’re tabletop or videogames. I’ll go first! I’m currently coding my o… --- ## [Miss Marple investigation game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-marple-investigation-game/733894)
**Author:** [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-marple-investigation-game/733894 "2015-10-11T13:01:42Z")
Is there a Miss Marple investigation game? I really like the idea of it, could be great as an fmv point and clicker. Especially with good production values and innovative gameplay. --- ## [64-0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/64-0/733910)
**Author:** [@Mellivora\_capensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mellivora_capensis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/64-0/733910 "2015-10-10T01:35:27Z")
Ouch. ::ducks and runs:: --- ## [What is the theory, if any, behind conversion kicks in rugby and American/Canadian football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-theory-if-any-behind-conversion-kicks-in-rugby-and-american-canadian-football/733906)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-theory-if-any-behind-conversion-kicks-in-rugby-and-american-canadian-football/733906 "2015-10-09T03:09:14Z")
I was thinking about this while watching the Rugby World Cup----a player scores a try, then a completely different player attempts a tee shot to turn 5 points into 6. You can argue that the American football version has… --- ## [When Was The Last Time Brazil AND Argentina Lost in WC Qualifying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-brazil-and-argentina-lost-in-wc-qualifying/733990)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-brazil-and-argentina-lost-in-wc-qualifying/733990 "2015-10-09T02:19:58Z")
What a shock pair of results. Argentina 0 Ecuador 2 Chile 2 Brazil 0 add to this Ireland 1 Germany 0 Hell is freezing over. Its good for the beautiful game to have a little talent leveling. --- ## [MLB Playoffs and delayed games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoffs-and-delayed-games/733980)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-playoffs-and-delayed-games/733980 "2015-10-09T02:11:25Z")
I just checked the score of the Houston KC game on ESPN. ESPN has it at 3-1 in favor of Houston after 2 innings. The game is delayed. If they are unable to resume the game today, how would they handle it? I know the Ast… --- ## [MLB. Longest time in the minor leagues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-longest-time-in-the-minor-leagues/733935)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-longest-time-in-the-minor-leagues/733935 "2015-10-08T18:13:48Z")
Ten years ago I lived in a city that had an “A” baseball team. At that time, the players were making $600/month. It has to be a tough ride to get to the majors. Who has spent the longest time, in the minors, before th… --- ## [College vs Pro football rules: Pick a rule. Pick a side.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-vs-pro-football-rules-pick-a-rule-pick-a-side/733559)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-vs-pro-football-rules-pick-a-rule-pick-a-side/733559 "2015-10-08T18:11:58Z")
Devotees of American football know that there are several differences between the college and professional versions. Pick a rule difference and tell which you prefer. I’ll start in the next post. My cat submitted this po… --- ## [are video game consoles more powerful than PCs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-video-game-consoles-more-powerful-than-pcs/733346)
**Author:** [@carlowplayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlowplayer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-video-game-consoles-more-powerful-than-pcs/733346 "2015-10-08T14:17:42Z")
am curious as to whether which is the most powerful and are consoles becoming more powerful as time goes by. --- ## [Most intellectual athletes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-intellectual-athletes/732172)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-intellectual-athletes/732172 "2015-10-08T11:59:11Z")
The frequency with which Tim Duncan is parodied as an intellectual wonk reminded me of former NFL player Myron Rolle, who flat out stated that he was told in college to concentrate more on football and less on his potent… --- ## [I am so damn tired of fantasy football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-tired-of-fantasy-football/731713)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-tired-of-fantasy-football/731713 "2015-10-08T05:06:49Z")
It seems that every other commercial on TV is For Fanduel or DraftKings. Yahoo, where I go to get schedules and scores, has their own fantasy game all over the sports page. I went to ESPN and the first two stories aren… --- ## [NHL Preseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-preseason/732565)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-preseason/732565 "2015-10-07T20:50:17Z")
Man, am I stoked for this year. First year in 4 I think the Red Wings can be real contenders, and I can’t wait till the regular season puck drops. No more Babcock makes the whole thing pretty interesting, especially wit… --- ## [K.J. Wright Batting Ball Out of End Zone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/k-j-wright-batting-ball-out-of-end-zone/733726)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/k-j-wright-batting-ball-out-of-end-zone/733726 "2015-10-07T20:46:00Z")
Wright has the right (NPI) to try and recover the fumble. He has the right to bobble the ball and not put his knee down in the E.Z. If he runs out of the E.Z. while bobbling the ball, it is still a touch-back and Seattle… --- ## [Help me create my Dnd Character. (5e)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-create-my-dnd-character-5e/733481)
**Author:** [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-create-my-dnd-character-5e/733481 "2015-10-07T19:55:30Z")
So my nephew (12) is coming up for his birthday at the end of this month to play his first ever DnD game. My friend is DMing and is asking for character ideas. Seeing as it’s nephew’s first game I want to make it enjoyab… --- ## [NFL games in London: locals or expats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-games-in-london-locals-or-expats/733580)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-games-in-london-locals-or-expats/733580 "2015-10-07T17:30:32Z")
Today’s Jets/Dolphins had a near sellout house, which set up the usual “NFL is moving a team to London” talk. But I have heard some sources claim the audience is mostly Americans living in London, with some tourists sca… --- ## [CC Sabathia Entering Alcohol Rehab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cc-sabathia-entering-alcohol-rehab/733659)
**Author:** [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cc-sabathia-entering-alcohol-rehab/733659 "2015-10-07T04:12:26Z")
Just as the post-season starts, CC is entering rehab and will miss it. I don’t know if this is the reason for his dismal season, but I hope he fixes himself and can return for another good to very good season or three. --- ## [MLB Awards Voting and Argument Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-awards-voting-and-argument-thread/733674)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-awards-voting-and-argument-thread/733674 "2015-10-07T00:46:31Z")
The baseball regular season is over so it’s time to argue over who should win the awards! Please post your ballots for all the awards yu’d like to vote for. We’ll be voting for AL MVP AL Cy Young Award AL Rookie of … --- ## [Anyone know what Fanduel/Draftkings average "vig" is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-fanduel-draftkings-average-vig-is/733760)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-fanduel-draftkings-average-vig-is/733760 "2015-10-06T22:53:21Z")
The Vig in Vegas is 10%. that is what the house keeps on wagers. --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/733075)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/733075 "2015-10-06T21:59:54Z")
Thursday, October 1 8:25 P.M. BAL -2.5 @ PIT O/U 43.5 Sunday, October 4 9:30 A.M. NYJ -1.5 @ MIA O/U 41 Sunday, October 4 1:00 P.M. JAX @ IND -10 O/U 48 NYG @ BUF -5.5 O/U 46 CAR -3 @ TB O/U 39.5 PHI … --- ## [Nominate 10 video games as the best of all time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nominate-10-video-games-as-the-best-of-all-time/733423)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nominate-10-video-games-as-the-best-of-all-time/733423 "2015-10-06T16:52:09Z")
GameFaqs is apparently running another one of those poll contests. They are asking for “best game of all time nominees”, but you can only list 10. I didn’t put much thought into mine, but I did find 10 very easily. You d… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=197) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=199)