# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=204 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 205 --- ## [Amazing goal by Goal Keeper in last minute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-goal-by-goal-keeper-in-last-minute/727647)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-goal-by-goal-keeper-in-last-minute/727647 "2015-08-14T15:44:00Z")
Article ADO Den Haag Goalkeeper Martin Hansen Scores Amazing Goal in Injury Time vs. PSV | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report More angles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATAmC8O2NsA&sns=em Wo… --- ## [Tarantula - night time hide-and-seek game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tarantula-night-time-hide-and-seek-game/727791)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tarantula-night-time-hide-and-seek-game/727791 "2015-08-14T15:26:37Z")
I grew up in South Dakota and we played a game in the late 70s-early 80s called “Tarantula”. I remember it being a huge amount of fun with 30+ neighborhood kids playing several nights a week after dark. I was on the you… --- ## [How much was MJ damaged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-was-mj-damaged/727829)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-was-mj-damaged/727829 "2015-08-14T13:57:59Z")
So The now shuttered grocery chain Dominick’s has been found liable for misappropriating Michael Jordan’s name/brand. Arguments are now underway to determine the amount of damages.Michael Jordan in court for lawsuit ove… --- ## [Explain/Defend Your Favorite RPG Leveling System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-defend-your-favorite-rpg-leveling-system/726767)
**Author:** [@Hellestal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hellestal)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-defend-your-favorite-rpg-leveling-system/726767 "2015-08-13T20:47:41Z")
So I bought KOTOR for iOS during the Star Wars week discount (it was like three bucks back in May) and played it again, once again shaking my head at this D20 thing. Unlike when I just ignorantly monstered my way through… --- ## [PGA - quick, tell Dustin not to ground his club!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-quick-tell-dustin-not-to-ground-his-club/727761)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-quick-tell-dustin-not-to-ground-his-club/727761 "2015-08-13T19:14:29Z")
The PGA surely is the Shemp of the majors. Not really feeling any excitement for it. But then I just ran a leaderboard, and look who’s in front at -6 after his first round (morning group)! That poor boy had better win… --- ## [Can anyone recommend a video game that requires taking notes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-video-game-that-requires-taking-notes/727675)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-video-game-that-requires-taking-notes/727675 "2015-08-12T23:43:33Z")
Or at least strongly recommends it. Not all adventure games require it. I never had to take notes in a Monkey Island game, for example. Games I have played where taking notes was essential and fun. Myst and all its seq… --- ## [Can jockeys get on any horse and ride it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-jockeys-get-on-any-horse-and-ride-it/727470)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-jockeys-get-on-any-horse-and-ride-it/727470 "2015-08-12T15:21:47Z")
Based on my understanding, thoroughbred jockeys (and standardbred riders) are typically based at a specific racetrack and ride several races a day. However, premier horses will travel from location to location for the b… --- ## [Scored on injured ice hockey goalie??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scored-on-injured-ice-hockey-goalie/727389)
**Author:** [@goalie12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goalie12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scored-on-injured-ice-hockey-goalie/727389 "2015-08-12T14:45:30Z")
If an ice hockey goalie goes down in pain from a shot injuring his arm and is unable to move, does the delayed rebound shot count as a goal? After the first initial shot, the goalie was down for a good five minutes. --- ## [What's up with NASCAR & NBC using drones to film at Watkins Glen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-nascar-nbc-using-drones-to-film-at-watkins-glen/727336)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-nascar-nbc-using-drones-to-film-at-watkins-glen/727336 "2015-08-11T18:59:16Z")
\[I just saw this a couple of days ago: \](http://www.mytwintiers.com/story/d/story/drones-prohibited-at-wgi/42577/czmQclgL2UWzCYQ1rUCVGQ) Also, I thought drones were still illegal to use for commercial purposes in the … --- ## [Can someone explain the game of Minecraft to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-game-of-minecraft-to-me/727506)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-game-of-minecraft-to-me/727506 "2015-08-11T14:35:30Z")
Hello Everyone, My kids recently got Minecraft for Xbox and play the player all the time. Watching it, I don’t get it. I know it’s a commercially successful game but it looks life the most pointless boring game ever m… --- ## [Baseball Stat Geeks: Wins Above Replacement Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-stat-geeks-wins-above-replacement-question/727407)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-stat-geeks-wins-above-replacement-question/727407 "2015-08-11T00:12:46Z")
A continuing debate among me and my brothers involves WAR–I’m a proponent and they’re pretty dismissive of it. Like all stats, it’s imperfect, and I realize there are different versions and it has evolved. But my read … --- ## [RIP Frank Gifford](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-frank-gifford/727410)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-frank-gifford/727410 "2015-08-10T20:03:23Z")
He passed away today at 84 years old. I think he had a damned good life and I know I enjoyed his part in my life, hearing him on so many sports broadcasts over 30 or 40+ years. RIP Mr. Gifford. --- ## [Nineteenth-century baseball team names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nineteenth-century-baseball-team-names/727098)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nineteenth-century-baseball-team-names/727098 "2015-08-10T14:41:31Z")
Some of the early major-league team names showed creativity: Eckfords (Brooklyn), Mutuals (New York), Olympics (Washington), and Kekiongas (Fort Wayne, Indiana). What I want to know is: Where did the name “Kekionga”… --- ## [Star Trek Timelines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-timelines/727411)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-timelines/727411 "2015-08-09T23:40:09Z")
Looks like it is Star Trek’s turn to get one of those Freemium money suck, pay money for units and bug your Facebook Friends games. Some vague details here. --- ## [Post your cool indie game discoveries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-cool-indie-game-discoveries/483410)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-cool-indie-game-discoveries/483410 "2015-08-09T04:46:50Z")
There’s not a lot of “big name” games I’ve enjoyed lately, many of them have been sorely disappointing (with a few odd exceptions like Fallout 3). I’ve found myself checking out a lot of games from smaller companies, or… --- ## [Nobody wants to host the 2022 Winter Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-wants-to-host-the-2022-winter-olympics/689387)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-wants-to-host-the-2022-winter-olympics/689387 "2015-08-08T20:16:30Z")
Stockholm dropped their bid in December, and Krakow has just dropped their bid. There are concerns that Oslo will be dropping out soon because one of the coalition parties is opposed. That leaves Beijing, Lviv, Ukraine… --- ## [Do wrestlers die younger than other athletes, and if so why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-wrestlers-die-younger-than-other-athletes-and-if-so-why/726698)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-wrestlers-die-younger-than-other-athletes-and-if-so-why/726698 "2015-08-08T19:45:29Z")
I just heard about the death of Roddy Piper. It seems like many, if not most, of the wrestlers from the 80s are already dead. Compared even to other violent sports like football and boxing, it seems that an inordinate nu… --- ## [Escape Rooms - anybody played one of these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/escape-rooms-anybody-played-one-of-these/727252)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/escape-rooms-anybody-played-one-of-these/727252 "2015-08-08T19:35:32Z")
Story here. It’s a real-life escape game, where they lock you in a room and you have one hour to find clues, solve puzzles, and get out. This place in Kansas City has three different themed rooms and they are looking to … --- ## [PSN names.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psn-names/727322)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psn-names/727322 "2015-08-08T16:06:40Z")
Finally connected my PS3 to the internet and got my own ID. Anyone who has a PS can feel free to add me on the PSN network, the name is: ChrisLeeNeal It also occurred to me to start this in case anyone else would like … --- ## [Tony Stewart hits Driver at Dirt Track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-stewart-hits-driver-at-dirt-track/695216)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-stewart-hits-driver-at-dirt-track/695216 "2015-08-08T15:54:00Z")
A number of outlets are reporting that Tony Stewart hit a driver who had left his car following an on track incident in a sprint car race in New York. There are unconfirmed reports that the driver, Kevin Ward, 17, has pa… --- ## [Top college football prospect \[Michael Sam\] comes out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-college-football-prospect-michael-sam-comes-out/680939)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-college-football-prospect-michael-sam-comes-out/680939 "2015-08-07T23:07:22Z")
His name is Michael Sam, and he was SEC Defensive Player of the Year, predicted to go in the 3rd or 4th round. A lot of current NFL execs and coaches feels this seriously hurts his NFL prospects. One big reason I think… --- ## [Her Story (open spoilers after first post)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/her-story-open-spoilers-after-first-post/727264)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/her-story-open-spoilers-after-first-post/727264 "2015-08-07T21:54:41Z")
If you have not played this game, stop everything and go get it. I have been thinking about the story in the game a lot and would love to discuss it here. However, play the game(only $6!) before reading any discussion h… --- ## [RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-rowdy-roddy-piper/726681)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-rowdy-roddy-piper/726681 "2015-08-07T21:30:48Z")
Another wrestling icon is gone. Cite. BONG --- ## [Arian Foster and being Athiest in the NFL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arian-foster-and-being-athiest-in-the-nfl/727189)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arian-foster-and-being-athiest-in-the-nfl/727189 "2015-08-07T17:50:08Z")
A fascinating article IMO. The cliffs-notes version is that Foster is a non-believer in a hyper-religious sport and it touches on how it affects him as a player. I was especially happy over the portrayal of his relat… --- ## [Germany = San Antonio Spurs of international soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-san-antonio-spurs-of-international-soccer/725848)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-san-antonio-spurs-of-international-soccer/725848 "2015-08-07T13:18:32Z")
Seems like a fair comparison - focus on team (“Die Mannschaft”) rather than superstars, emphasizes defense, has been one of the most consistently successful teams in international soccer, blue-collar approach, and even o… --- ## [On the dissapearance of US players among the elite in tennis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-dissapearance-of-us-players-among-the-elite-in-tennis/724226)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-dissapearance-of-us-players-among-the-elite-in-tennis/724226 "2015-08-06T20:52:01Z")
Isner (#17) just lost at Wimbledon to another superb Eastern European player. No US player has threatened to win a Grand Slam event since 2003. What is going on? --- ## [Which computer game would you like to see remade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-computer-game-would-you-like-to-see-remade/722569)
**Author:** [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-computer-game-would-you-like-to-see-remade/722569 "2015-08-06T02:07:23Z")
Generally I don’t like old titles rereleased on the new generation consoles. I’ve played The Last of Us on the PS3, why would I want to pay full price for a remastered version for the PS4? However, some games demand they… --- ## [MLB and batting gloves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-batting-gloves/727065)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-batting-gloves/727065 "2015-08-05T23:13:18Z")
A batter gets on base and immediately removes his batting gloves. Wouldn’t the gloves provide protection in the case of a slide at the next base? They probably have another pair in case they get dirty. So, why do they… --- ## [Even More Baseball Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-more-baseball-questions/726513)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-more-baseball-questions/726513 "2015-08-05T19:49:21Z")
Hi SD, here’s my batch of questions for the day. What does a first-baseman talk about to a player on first base? Or any fielder to an opposing baserunner. Is it exchanging pleasantries, or is there some friendly com… --- ## [Counter-factuals game from The Big Bang Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counter-factuals-game-from-the-big-bang-theory/556535)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counter-factuals-game-from-the-big-bang-theory/556535 "2015-08-05T16:10:22Z")
Who wants to play? This might belong in the game room, but I’ll start it off here since it’s a game from a tv show - from last night’s The Big Bang Theory episode “The Zazzy Substitution”. Described by Amy and Sheldon a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=203) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=205)