# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=200 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 201 --- ## [Rugby players vs American football players - who's tougher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-players-vs-american-football-players-whos-tougher/732129)
**Author:** [@Nippless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nippless)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-players-vs-american-football-players-whos-tougher/732129 "2015-09-24T13:41:15Z")
Has this ever been done in like mythbusters or something? Brainiacs? If not, if you could match up teams of each in various strength and endurance tests, which team is more likely to come out stronger? --- ## [NFL Week 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2/731488)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2/731488 "2015-09-23T19:10:50Z")
Here’s this week’s slate. I think the odds are from Monday. Thursday Denver Broncos +3 at Kansas City Chiefs (O/U is 42) Sunday New England Patriots -1 at Buffalo Bills (O/U is 45) Arizona -2.5 at Chicago (O/U is… --- ## [Teaching Chess To 5 Year-Olds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-chess-to-5-year-olds/731743)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-chess-to-5-year-olds/731743 "2015-09-23T17:53:01Z")
I don’t remember how I learned to play chess. I’ve no idea who taught me and I’ve no idea when I learned. I am not a naturally good teacher. My kids have come across the chess program on their computer and they want to… --- ## [Jeopardy! auditions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-auditions/720178)
**Author:** [@dhkendall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dhkendall)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-auditions/720178 "2015-09-23T08:05:49Z")
Hello, fellow Dopers! I will start off by admitting I don’t come around here too much (the reason is basically the Dope is too much of a time suck, what with all the stuff there, and I don’t have enough time for it, the… --- ## [NFL revenue increase, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-revenue-increase-why/732093)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-revenue-increase-why/732093 "2015-09-22T21:27:08Z")
What are the reasons the NFL has gotten so much more revenue? What has changed in the last few years or so? I know American football is big, but it has been big for awhile. Source I hear this increase in revenue and n… --- ## [Opinions on Lego Worlds (Minecraft-like game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-lego-worlds-minecraft-like-game/731688)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-lego-worlds-minecraft-like-game/731688 "2015-09-22T20:41:40Z")
Steam has this on sale for 30% off (sale price $10.49 US). The reviews seem very positive. I like Minecraft, though I tend to like more realistic graphic games like Rising World a bit better. I hear the Lego games have … --- ## [Video game inspired theme park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-inspired-theme-park/731545)
**Author:** [@COSTofW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/COSTofW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-inspired-theme-park/731545 "2015-09-22T14:18:04Z")
I’ve recently watched the movie Pixels and it just gave more flame to my burning dreams; to build a video-game inspired theme park. I don’t really have the resources these days but in later years, I might actually start… --- ## [Chummers, it's time to take to the shadows of Hong Kong! (Shadowrun: Hong Kong Released!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chummers-its-time-to-take-to-the-shadows-of-hong-kong-shadowrun-hong-kong-released/728391)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chummers-its-time-to-take-to-the-shadows-of-hong-kong-shadowrun-hong-kong-released/728391 "2015-09-21T16:06:10Z")
The next chapter in this amazing cRPG game series is out! Super quick too, after a successful kickstarter not long ago. Lots of improvements from the previous games in terms of the engine, the animations, the mechanics,… --- ## [Week 3 CFB -- Which AP Top 25 team(s) will lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-3-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/731134)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-3-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/731134 "2015-09-21T12:58:56Z")
======================================================================= @@@, ###, $$$, %%% = Two Top 25 teams are playing each other You must pick one to comply with these rules: Scoring for this week’s poll is as fo… --- ## [Metal Gear Solid 5 anyone? Nearly perfect game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-5-anyone-nearly-perfect-game/731915)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-gear-solid-5-anyone-nearly-perfect-game/731915 "2015-09-21T00:17:23Z")
Have I missed the MGS5 thread or has no one started one? This game is nearly perfect. The controls are the best of any game I have ever played and I’m a 40 year olf man who’s been gaming since the mid 80’s, the graphic… --- ## [Opinions on my videos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-my-videos/731703)
**Author:** [@Zeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-my-videos/731703 "2015-09-19T20:58:01Z")
I’m a new youtuber trying to bring something new to the community of gaming. No I’m not just a spammer who will go inactive after writing this. I want to be a part of a growing community! If you guys could spare a second… --- ## [VICE series on NFL players post-career medical benefits or lack thereof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vice-series-on-nfl-players-post-career-medical-benefits-or-lack-thereof/731487)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vice-series-on-nfl-players-post-career-medical-benefits-or-lack-thereof/731487 "2015-09-19T05:40:43Z")
VICE has a new series of articles about the NFL, it’s players, and the problems many of them have securing adequate benefits to combat medical and neurological conditions that are the result of years of massive, violent … --- ## [Couple of NFL questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-nfl-questions/731332)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-nfl-questions/731332 "2015-09-19T00:32:25Z")
I’ve been watching a bit of the opening round of NFL games, and a couple of questions have popped up I’m not sure on. (Only one is Hayne related :wink: ) I seem to recall from seasons past that there was somewhat of a… --- ## [Super Mario Maker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-mario-maker/730168)
**Author:** [@Wolverine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolverine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-mario-maker/730168 "2015-09-17T18:36:39Z")
My 8 year old son recently started watching Super Mario Maker videos on Youtube and is very excited for Friday when it’s released. It does look like fun. I can definitely see a strong Let’s Play life to it. Maybe not as … --- ## [NFL Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1/731081)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-1/731081 "2015-09-16T17:01:57Z")
Here we go. Thursday PIT 21 NE 28 Sunday early IND @ BUF CAR @ JAX KC @ HOU SEA @ STL CLE @ NYJ GB @ CHI MIA @ WAS Sunday late NO @ ARI CIN @ OAK BAL @ DEN TEN @ TB SNF NYG @ DAL (of course) MNF PHI @ … --- ## [What do you think about the new Xbox One Elite Bundle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-xbox-one-elite-bundle/731407)
**Author:** [@IraqCombatVet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IraqCombatVet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-xbox-one-elite-bundle/731407 "2015-09-16T11:39:15Z")
What do you all think about the new bundle coming out for Xbox One? Includes the Elite Wireless controller and a new type of internal hard drive that has better performance than the old Xbox Ones. I was going to get the… --- ## [2015 SDMB Fantasy Football Omnibus Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-sdmb-fantasy-football-omnibus-thread/729208)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-sdmb-fantasy-football-omnibus-thread/729208 "2015-09-16T03:48:33Z")
There’s a lot of leagues on the board, and a lot of specialized discussion. I thought it’d be helpful to have a general catch-all thread, as well as a place for any recruiting that needs to take place. Also, we need one… --- ## [Dammit, RIP Moses Malone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dammit-rip-moses-malone/731086)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dammit-rip-moses-malone/731086 "2015-09-15T23:33:48Z")
At age 60. Truly one of my favorite players to watch back in the day. Seems crazy after Darryl Dawkins just passed away. --- ## [Legality of Fantasy Sports for money vs. Betting on Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-fantasy-sports-for-money-vs-betting-on-games/730134)
**Author:** [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-fantasy-sports-for-money-vs-betting-on-games/730134 "2015-09-15T12:09:47Z")
I’m not sure which forum this is best suited for, as it combines elements of GQ, GD, and GR. Since GR feels most on topic, I’ll start it there. Betting on the outcome of sports contests is not legal in most of the US, … --- ## [Omaha TOURNAMENT (not sit and go) games or Hold 'Em LIMIT (not No-Limit) games for iPad iPhone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omaha-tournament-not-sit-and-go-games-or-hold-em-limit-not-no-limit-games-for-ipad-iphone/731331)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omaha-tournament-not-sit-and-go-games-or-hold-em-limit-not-no-limit-games-for-ipad-iphone/731331 "2015-09-15T05:11:18Z")
Plenty of Omaha sit and go and No-Limit Hold Em games out there for iPad/Phone, in fact there seems to be thousands of them! Im looking for a Omaha tournament app, similar to tournaments they have for Hold Em on the WSO… --- ## [Mobile Game Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mobile-game-thread/729666)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mobile-game-thread/729666 "2015-09-15T01:57:09Z")
I thought a separate thread for highlighting new and interesting mobile games might be useful. It’s a crazily saturated market, after all, and finding the good stuff amid the piles of money-grabs and ripoffs can be diffi… --- ## [Virtual Reality on the HTC Vive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-on-the-htc-vive/729674)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-on-the-htc-vive/729674 "2015-09-15T01:34:29Z")
Just got back from PAX 2015, and one of the highlights was the plethora of VR demos. The HTC Vive in particular was fantastic, and really shows off the strengths of VR. First off, the tech specs. The headset has a dec… --- ## [Fallout Shelter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-shelter/722985)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-shelter/722985 "2015-09-15T01:14:34Z")
I can not be the only one playing the new Fallout Shelter game they released the other day. I just began about 3 hours ago, but it is quite cute and it does not seem to emphasize “pay to win”, at least not in the early g… --- ## [Just finished dragon age inquisition - what next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-dragon-age-inquisition-what-next/727402)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-dragon-age-inquisition-what-next/727402 "2015-09-15T00:49:50Z")
So after sinking 75 hours (!) of my life into inquisition - I have come in search of game recommendations. In general I like action RPGs or strategy RPGs and a good storyline is an important part of a game for me. Must … --- ## [How much more CPU-demanding have games become?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-more-cpu-demanding-have-games-become/731181)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-more-cpu-demanding-have-games-become/731181 "2015-09-14T21:32:05Z")
It’s undeniable that when it comes to aspects which require VRAM space & bandwidth as well as GPU processing power, games have become more demanding in the last few years. But when it comes to tasks which require RAM, C… --- ## [Tennis 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2015/708853)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2015/708853 "2015-09-14T17:17:02Z")
The Australian Open is two weeks away and we are all set to begin another year of tennis. What an unexpected year we had this year, with both Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic winning the US Open. Last year, Brisbane had a… --- ## [Questions about John Elway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-john-elway/728814)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-john-elway/728814 "2015-09-14T11:24:09Z")
Why did Elway get away with refusing to be drafted to the Colts, on the premise that he didn’t want to play for the NFL’s worst team? Isn’t that what you do when you’re drafted #1, assuming no one trades up for the 1st… --- ## [“Do Your Job Bill Belichick”,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-job-bill-belichick/731150)
**Author:** [@Fred\_Garvin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fred_Garvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-job-bill-belichick/731150 "2015-09-13T22:18:21Z")
Just got done watching “Do Your Job Bill Belichick”, a look back at the 2014 Patriots. Years ago, Belichick turned down HBO about the Patriots doing “Hard Knocks”, so I was pleasantly surprised at the access given to no… --- ## [Dutch national soccer team loses to Turkey, not likely to qualify for EC16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-national-soccer-team-loses-to-turkey-not-likely-to-qualify-for-ec16/730359)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-national-soccer-team-loses-to-turkey-not-likely-to-qualify-for-ec16/730359 "2015-09-13T17:09:42Z")
So, the #3 of the last WC manages to lose to Iceland (!) twice(!!!), draw and now lose to Turkey 0-3. in the process making qualifying for EC16 extremely unlikely- as in mathematically still theoretically possible, but t… --- ## [Week 2 CFB -- Which AP Top 25 team(s) will lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-2-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/730370)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-2-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/730370 "2015-09-13T16:39:59Z")
NCAAF Scores & Schedule Top 25 FBS Weeks: 2 Friday, September 11 9:00 PM EDT ESP2 Utah St. @ Utah (24) Saturday, September 12 12:00 PM EDT SECN Jacksonville St. @ (6) Auburn 3:30 PM EDT CBS (10) Georgia @ … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=199) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=201)