# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=202 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 203 --- ## [Explain the ins and outs of fantasy football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-ins-and-outs-of-fantasy-football/729710)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-ins-and-outs-of-fantasy-football/729710 "2015-09-03T00:47:05Z")
All I know is Pick players Profit There are all sorts of rules and league types. Can someone help me sort through all of it? --- ## [Tickets to NFL games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickets-to-nfl-games/729591)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickets-to-nfl-games/729591 "2015-09-02T18:23:15Z")
Stupid question possibly. I’m going to be in San Francisco later in the year, with the opportunity to see a 49ers game (Vs Atlanta Falcons) from the best I can find there appears to be no ‘normal’ tickets available. The… --- ## [Looking for feedback on the racing game that I'm developing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-feedback-on-the-racing-game-that-im-developing/711098)
**Author:** [@DragonJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonJam)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-feedback-on-the-racing-game-that-im-developing/711098 "2015-09-02T16:35:16Z")
Hello everyone! First let me introduce me since this is my first post at The Straight Dope: My name is Javier, I’m a guy from Spain who’s always loved and played games since the 80’s. I worked as a QA tester at EA for … --- ## [Laser Tag questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-tag-questions/729646)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-tag-questions/729646 "2015-09-02T04:46:28Z")
Hi all, I am thinking of taking my nephew to play Laser Tag as he has requested in the past. He is a bit sheltered and I’m not sure he really understands how it works (I have never done it either). From my preliminary Go… --- ## [2 football questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-football-questions/729470)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-football-questions/729470 "2015-09-01T19:59:44Z")
Team A has the ball. It’s 3rd and 10. Team A advances the ball past the LOS and fumbles. The ball is recovered by Team B. Team B then fumbles during the subsequent legal return, and Team A recovers the ball 5 yards… --- ## [MLB: August 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2015/726755)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2015/726755 "2015-09-01T15:15:16Z")
Old thread here. Kershaw vs Trout. Reigning MVPs hit each other for the first time, it seems. Scoscia has already been ejected. Go, Blue! --- ## [Magic Duels (F2P Online Card Game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-duels-f2p-online-card-game/727241)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-duels-f2p-online-card-game/727241 "2015-08-31T16:20:15Z")
As mentioned in the free game thread, there is a free-to-play version of Magic: the Gathering’s “Duel of the Planeswalkers” computer game. It’s been out for iOS and recently released on Steam for PC and for the XBox One… --- ## [Fantasy Football with my kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-with-my-kids/729387)
**Author:** [@Kiber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-with-my-kids/729387 "2015-08-30T13:27:58Z")
So my 3 kids (ages 8 to 13) would like to play fantasy football this year. I’d love to get them involved and do a small family league, but I’m not interested in giving them all separate login’s and separate e-mails, etc… --- ## [SimCity 4:iLive - Building Tweaker (0.8.4)-can't find it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simcity-4-ilive-building-tweaker-0-8-4-cant-find-it/728632)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simcity-4-ilive-building-tweaker-0-8-4-cant-find-it/728632 "2015-08-29T22:43:12Z")
I’m trying to find the mod tool iLive - Building Tweaker (0.8.4) for SimCity 4, but so far I’m having no luck. The links for it are dead. I have found some of the other mod tools still online, even ones made by the same… --- ## [Disposition (for want of a better word) of Trophies and other awards in organised spiorts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposition-for-want-of-a-better-word-of-trophies-and-other-awards-in-organised-spiorts/729280)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposition-for-want-of-a-better-word-of-trophies-and-other-awards-in-organised-spiorts/729280 "2015-08-29T21:08:08Z")
What happens to trophies which are given out to winners in sports. From what I can tell. FIFA World Cup: Trophy is always with FIFA. Winner keeps a gold plated replica ICC Cricket World Cup: Trophy is always with ICC.… --- ## [Please critique my gaming build](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-critique-my-gaming-build/729055)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-critique-my-gaming-build/729055 "2015-08-29T13:07:27Z")
So my darling daughter destroyed my last computer. I’m starting to put together a new one. Please, have a look: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor … --- ## [Any love for Ico/Shadow of the Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-love-for-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus/726474)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-love-for-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus/726474 "2015-08-29T10:38:01Z")
So I picked up the Ico/Shadow of The Colossus HD Collection for the PS3 last night. I have been a fan of these games for years since they first came out on the PS2, but I have lost my copies of them over the years for, … --- ## [RIP Darryl Dawkins, a.k.a. Chocolate Thunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-darryl-dawkins-a-k-a-chocolate-thunder/729130)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-darryl-dawkins-a-k-a-chocolate-thunder/729130 "2015-08-29T04:37:42Z")
Back when backboard crashing was still relatively rare, this was the guy who could put on a show with his fantastic dunks any time he found room near the basket. What fun he was to watch. :frowning: --- ## [It's starting early. Illini coach fired.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-starting-early-illini-coach-fired/729217)
**Author:** [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-starting-early-illini-coach-fired/729217 "2015-08-28T23:56:11Z")
One week before the first game. I guess the players were right. --- ## [Hard Knocks - Houston Texans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-knocks-houston-texans/729178)
**Author:** [@Rhinocerosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhinocerosis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-knocks-houston-texans/729178 "2015-08-28T14:59:17Z")
Didn’t see a thread either here or in Cafe Society – thought this would be a better fit. Obligatory disclaimer: I am a Texans fan. With that out of the way, I’m enjoying this season. It is definitely the J.J. Watt show… --- ## [NFL Draft Hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-hypothetical/728910)
**Author:** [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-hypothetical/728910 "2015-08-28T00:33:16Z")
I’m not very familiar with the NFL draft, and this is probably a stupid question. Assume a draft-eligible, blue-chip, “can’t miss” underclassman who is a consensus top-five pick.(e.g. Newton, Winston) but doesn’t want t… --- ## [RIP IndyCar driver Justin Wilson, 37](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-37/728812)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-37/728812 "2015-08-27T05:41:24Z")
http://www.indycar.com/News/2015/08/8-24-Driver-Justin-Wilson-dies Just awful way to go. I was at the race, and left when local hero Sage Karum hit the wall while in the lead with about 30 something laps to go. I didn’t… --- ## [Pokemon News: A Return to Hoenn! (Ruby and Sapphire Remakes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-news-a-return-to-hoenn-ruby-and-sapphire-remakes/687973)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-news-a-return-to-hoenn-ruby-and-sapphire-remakes/687973 "2015-08-27T03:03:00Z")
This November, Pokemon players can return to the Gen III region of Hoenn with the release of Omega Sapphire and Alpha Ruby. Bricker Jr. did not start playing until Sinnoh (Gen IV), but did go back and acquire the GBA ve… --- ## [Why do rugby games so often have differnt teams win each half?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-rugby-games-so-often-have-differnt-teams-win-each-half/728061)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-rugby-games-so-often-have-differnt-teams-win-each-half/728061 "2015-08-26T11:34:19Z")
I saw a new type of bet recently, Rugby League: “Team to win each half”, where you win if either team wins both halfs. Now not knowing much about rugby other than draws are quite rare, and seeing odds on some games at 2.… --- ## [Games with multiple winners, one loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-multiple-winners-one-loser/727645)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-with-multiple-winners-one-loser/727645 "2015-08-25T20:29:33Z")
The card game Old Maid is played until there is only one person left, the person stuck with the old maid. This is different than most games in that the object is to get out, not really to win. That is, there is one los… --- ## [Getting into Dominions 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-dominions-4/728851)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-dominions-4/728851 "2015-08-25T18:28:01Z")
I’ve been playing a little Dominions 4 since I bought it on Steam sale a month or so back. Does anyone else play and have any tips for a noob? It seems to have a bit of a learning cliff, with lots of options and systems … --- ## [Anyone play those weekly fantasy sites? (Draftkings, Fanduel, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-those-weekly-fantasy-sites-draftkings-fanduel-etc/728762)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-those-weekly-fantasy-sites-draftkings-fanduel-etc/728762 "2015-08-25T13:49:38Z")
Thinking about throwing some money at one this year for football. Anyone had any luck with them? Recommendations for either one? --- ## [Cricket: Ashes 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-ashes-2015/724488)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-ashes-2015/724488 "2015-08-25T00:23:49Z")
Tomorrow is the first day of the Ashes, in Cardiff, and I’m writing this now because I’m going there to see it so won’t be able to say anything until I get back. There’s some promise that this will be a cracker of a ser… --- ## [Diving: Depth of pool question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diving-depth-of-pool-question/728354)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diving-depth-of-pool-question/728354 "2015-08-24T20:45:31Z")
I find the 10-meter platform diving competition to be the most fascinating of the Olympic pool events. It’s also one of the sports that far more impressive to watch live than on tv. I just “cliff”-jumped from a 23-foo… --- ## [Crossword rockstar Merl Reagle has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-rockstar-merl-reagle-has-died/728678)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-rockstar-merl-reagle-has-died/728678 "2015-08-24T19:52:22Z")
Appreciation article. Man, that guy could create insanely good crosswords. For a crossword tournament once, he created a 21x21 grid that had 18 answers of length 21. They were in sets of 3 - that is, 3 consecutive rows … --- ## [How is on base %age affected by a FC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-on-base-age-affected-by-a-fc/728637)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-on-base-age-affected-by-a-fc/728637 "2015-08-24T16:34:39Z")
Man on first, no out. Batter hits a ground ball that goes short to second to first. Guy’s out at second but the batter beats the throw to first. What happens to his on base percentage? Goes up because…he made it to f… --- ## [Teaching kids to bat: What's with the elbow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-to-bat-whats-with-the-elbow/727939)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-to-bat-whats-with-the-elbow/727939 "2015-08-24T14:13:15Z")
I saw a kids’ baseball game and was reminded that I never understood why most of them have their elbow raised so high (e.g., right elbow for right-handed batters). They are obviously being taught this by their coaches. … --- ## [Which are the essential Apple mobile device games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-essential-apple-mobile-device-games/726562)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-essential-apple-mobile-device-games/726562 "2015-08-24T06:52:22Z")
I’m going to get an IPad Air2. Yeah, I know. Pretty wild, huh? Me, who took a year to get a flippin’ pendrive, about to drop six hundred on a skinny little gizmo. It’s been a long time coming, spurred on mostly be th… --- ## [Kill the umpire! Or just get rid of them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-the-umpire-or-just-get-rid-of-them/728149)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-the-umpire-or-just-get-rid-of-them/728149 "2015-08-23T23:57:48Z")
I am serious. There is no need for them any longer. Cameras can now make all the correct calls. The players themselves know if a pitch (not swung at) is a strike or a ball MOST of the time. If there is any doubt, the ca… --- ## [Lost four year old boy scores a try in a charity rugby match](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-four-year-old-boy-scores-a-try-in-a-charity-rugby-match/728610)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-four-year-old-boy-scores-a-try-in-a-charity-rugby-match/728610 "2015-08-23T21:09:28Z")
Four-year old boy scores try against Queensland Legends Fun to watch! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=201) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=203)