# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=210 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 211 --- ## [New room-escape game from Neutral! New room-escape game from Neutral!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-room-escape-game-from-neutral-new-room-escape-game-from-neutral/720837)
**Author:** [@neofishboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neofishboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-room-escape-game-from-neutral-new-room-escape-game-from-neutral/720837 "2015-05-30T02:03:59Z")
If you’re an aficionado of point-and-click room escape games, then you’re probably familiar with the Japanese game designer named Mya who goes by the handle Neutral. While she’s hardly prolific (seven full and a handful … --- ## [How to read those things on a baseball stadium display that show previous at-bats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-read-those-things-on-a-baseball-stadium-display-that-show-previous-at-bats/721064)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-read-those-things-on-a-baseball-stadium-display-that-show-previous-at-bats/721064 "2015-05-29T13:56:04Z")
I went to a MLB game earlier this week and noticed those graphics they display on the scoreboard that show what happened on each of the batter’s previous at-bats for that game. I can’t find an example by googling, but h… --- ## ["Nintendo Actually Just Hired Bowser to Head Sales"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-actually-just-hired-bowser-to-head-sales/720434)
**Author:** [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-actually-just-hired-bowser-to-head-sales/720434 "2015-05-28T22:36:46Z")
From Time Magazine online: Now we know that Bowser has a first name, and it’s “Doug”. What kind of executive parking slot do you give someone with a helicopter clown car thing? It’s going to take more than Koopa Troop… --- ## [Hockey question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-question/721037)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-question/721037 "2015-05-28T14:48:27Z")
I think it was during the Rangers/Lightning game where three players were called for cross-checking at the same time, two Rangers, one Lightning. So, the Lightning had a power play. During this time, the Rangers had tw… --- ## [Why Witcher 3 goes "no-DRM", and does this allow it to be easily pirated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-witcher-3-goes-no-drm-and-does-this-allow-it-to-be-easily-pirated/720587)
**Author:** [@sonder999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sonder999)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-witcher-3-goes-no-drm-and-does-this-allow-it-to-be-easily-pirated/720587 "2015-05-28T04:00:39Z")
DRM = digital rights protection, as a way to protect against piracy. But one of the selling point of Witcher 3 is that its DRM-free, because it’s developers are against it, claiming it’s restrictive. I don’t know much a… --- ## [Gymnastics - are women allowed to compete in "men's" events?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gymnastics-are-women-allowed-to-compete-in-mens-events/719724)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gymnastics-are-women-allowed-to-compete-in-mens-events/719724 "2015-05-28T02:20:42Z")
ISTR - but can’t find any cite - that the Olympics have specific provisions requiring women to compete only with women (except, I believe, in equestrian events). Is that correct? Does this apply generally? Or could a … --- ## [Nobody wins at Tic Tac Toe right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-wins-at-tic-tac-toe-right/720880)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-wins-at-tic-tac-toe-right/720880 "2015-05-27T21:28:19Z")
That’s true here as well --- ## [NFL rule change: extra point from the 15 yard line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rule-change-extra-point-from-the-15-yard-line/720431)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rule-change-extra-point-from-the-15-yard-line/720431 "2015-05-27T21:12:26Z")
NFL moves extra point to 15 yard line I weakly support the change. Well over 99% of extra points were made, making it a non-factor time waster in the game. The new position makes for a 33 yard field goal, which is rough… --- ## [Clash of Clans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clash-of-clans/699543)
**Author:** [@Labor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clash-of-clans/699543 "2015-05-27T10:43:53Z")
Do any of you play Clash of Clans. My daughter and I have been playing for over a year. I will play for a few minutes every day and for about an hour on Saturdays. I had been in a good clan for a number of months but th… --- ## [The Greatest chess player of all time is 24 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-chess-player-of-all-time-is-24-years-old/720396)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-chess-player-of-all-time-is-24-years-old/720396 "2015-05-26T20:20:44Z")
Magnus is the greatest player to ever play the game…bar none https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11080987\_659577894148188\_5906609099796882943\_n.jpg?oh=43ca428e5972ce601b823252a2e4a51a&oe=560D11D7 it… --- ## [GTA 5 PC (probably) comes out 4/14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-5-pc-probably-comes-out-4-14/716658)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-5-pc-probably-comes-out-4-14/716658 "2015-05-25T06:01:11Z")
Official trailer came out today. After numerous delays it’s looking good for the 4/14 release date. If you want to preorder it, you can save $15 by going to GMG VIP (requires login) I find myself getting somewhat excit… --- ## [Psst...Pssst, you wanna play Breaking Bad, bitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psst-pssst-you-wanna-play-breaking-bad-bitch/720739)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psst-pssst-you-wanna-play-breaking-bad-bitch/720739 "2015-05-24T19:32:22Z")
Someone’s making a game strongly inspired by Breaking Bad: It’s in alpha right now but apparently fun enough in its current state. 10 bucks. Gameplay: An Evening With Sips - Basement - YouTube --- ## [SDMB guild for Neverwinter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-guild-for-neverwinter/720674)
**Author:** [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-guild-for-neverwinter/720674 "2015-05-23T20:57:29Z")
I’ve been playing NW on and off, and am going back into an “on” period. One thing I’ve noted is that some of the content is intended for groups, and since Dangerosa and I normally play as a duo, we need to find a PUG to … --- ## [What's the connection between Doug Flutie and the Marine Corps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-connection-between-doug-flutie-and-the-marine-corps/720286)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-connection-between-doug-flutie-and-the-marine-corps/720286 "2015-05-23T14:27:00Z")
Is there a connection? I was watching the episode of A Football Life dedicated to him, and I was surprised to see him wearing a red polo shirt with a subdued Marine Corps emblem on it. Say what? I searched but could not… --- ## [Has anybody compared Slugging average of BIP to BABIP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-compared-slugging-average-of-bip-to-babip/720475)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-compared-slugging-average-of-bip-to-babip/720475 "2015-05-22T14:18:59Z")
It is becoming increasingly accepted that a pitcher’s BABIP is largely based on luck. Has a similar study been done with slugging average of balls in play? I suspect that SABIP is somewhat in the pitcher’s hands but I’… --- ## [Ray Rice goes Tubthumping.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-rice-goes-tubthumping/689126)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 378\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-rice-goes-tubthumping/689126 "2015-05-22T04:26:04Z")
Ravens RB Ray Rice just had a press conference addressing the incident in which he dragged his unconscious fiance out of an elevator after apparently knocking her out. I don’t think i’ve ever seen a bigger failure of a … --- ## [Two questions about modern slot machines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-modern-slot-machines/720521)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-modern-slot-machines/720521 "2015-05-22T00:13:27Z")
Do electronic slot machines have a set order for symbols on reels, like physical reels would, or are they entirely randomly generated? (I know the ones with symbols that vanish when matched and replaced are probably ra… --- ## [MLS Week 11, early reactions and predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-week-11-early-reactions-and-predictions/720201)
**Author:** [@andros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andros)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mls-week-11-early-reactions-and-predictions/720201 "2015-05-21T21:16:03Z")
I haven’t the foggiest notion who here follows MLS soccer, but I figured I’d give it a shot. First off, good lord. NYCFC manages to play a game, for 45 minutes at any rate, and they do it with ten men. That’s the sort… --- ## [The new videotron in Wrigley...why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-videotron-in-wrigley-why/720193)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-videotron-in-wrigley-why/720193 "2015-05-21T20:09:51Z")
Wrigley has been the epitome of old school baseball parks. Afternoon games, local neighborhood, etc. Why is there a need to renovate and put that monstrosity out in right field? Have they received feedback from fans t… --- ## [Hockey Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-question/720459)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hockey-question/720459 "2015-05-21T03:43:15Z")
Watching the Blackhawks/Ducks game last night, I noticed a difference in the sticks. On the sticks of one team (I do not recall which) the bottom of the stick was white. On the other team it was black. Why? I’m not a b… --- ## [Dragon Age: Inquisition - One Week Away!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-inquisition-one-week-away/704505)
**Author:** [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Replies:** 409\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-age-inquisition-one-week-away/704505 "2015-05-20T17:01:03Z")
After the 17th, I don’t expect to be seen for the next month or so. I don’t think I’ve been this anxious for a game ever! Or will be again. Well, until Half-Life 3 (or Portal 3, whichever comes first). I’m trying to kee… --- ## [How come there isn't any decent priced 900 ° racing wheel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-isnt-any-decent-priced-900-racing-wheel/720351)
**Author:** [@bobalazs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobalazs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-isnt-any-decent-priced-900-racing-wheel/720351 "2015-05-19T13:50:19Z")
Looking at the price of the Logitech G27 racing wheel, i wonder what would be the manufacturing cost of such wheel, and wouldn’t it make sense for a company to offer a cheaper alternative? I could have mentioned other 90… --- ## [More Baseball Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-baseball-questions/720301)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-baseball-questions/720301 "2015-05-19T12:41:16Z")
Hi SD, You guys are great. Here are my questions for the day: I understand that the catcher and the pitcher sometimes get together in the middle of an at-bat to discuss pitches. Likewise, a pitching coach can approa… --- ## [How Do They Track Punches Thrown/Landed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-track-punches-thrown-landed/719267)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-track-punches-thrown-landed/719267 "2015-05-18T18:06:45Z")
You see this after every fight. But I would have thought this would be difficult to track with accuracy. It’s frequently difficult to figure things out even with instant replays, and in boxing, what with all the motion a… --- ## [Can statistics be used to show probable PED users in MLB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-statistics-be-used-to-show-probable-ped-users-in-mlb/719999)
**Author:** [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-statistics-be-used-to-show-probable-ped-users-in-mlb/719999 "2015-05-18T00:57:00Z")
Given the large number of MLB seasons, players, and at bats can we use that data to say with any statistical confidence who were PED users? For example, totally making numbers up, typically a player’s offensive “output” … --- ## [Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight - it's time to rumble.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manny-pacquiao-and-floyd-mayweather-fight-its-time-to-rumble/719058)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manny-pacquiao-and-floyd-mayweather-fight-its-time-to-rumble/719058 "2015-05-17T09:16:58Z")
I didn’t realize there’s such a height difference. Quite noticeable in this photo. Their weights are nearly the same. http://news.yahoo.com/mayweather-pacquiao-weigh-frenzy-builds-200842601--box.html Really don’t have … --- ## [Is it an advantage to be a bounty in a poker tournament?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-an-advantage-to-be-a-bounty-in-a-poker-tournament/720213)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-an-advantage-to-be-a-bounty-in-a-poker-tournament/720213 "2015-05-17T02:13:08Z")
In texas holdem, is it an advantage to you if you have a bounty prize on you? I figure if every hand has a huge expected value to call players will call you with weak hands… --- ## [Question about baseball rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-baseball-rules/720149)
**Author:** [@Nom\_de\_Plume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nom_de_Plume)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-baseball-rules/720149 "2015-05-16T20:34:51Z")
There was a double play in tonight’s Orioles game. Adam Jones was running from first to second, and got tagged out. Second baseman threw to first, and Jones ducked to avoid the ball. It made me wonder, what would have… --- ## [Bullpen Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullpen-question/720090)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullpen-question/720090 "2015-05-16T14:09:25Z")
Hi SD, Thanks to all those who have been educating me on the finer points of baseball. Here is another question I have. Why do relievers and closers warm up with throwing hard pitches? Do the benefits of muscle “warmin… --- ## [StarDrive2 -- Anyone else playing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stardrive2-anyone-else-playing-it/717447)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stardrive2-anyone-else-playing-it/717447 "2015-05-16T05:25:07Z")
I recently got the game StarDrive 2 and have been enjoying it. It has its shortcomings but it’s enjoyable (I think its $30 price point is at the edge of its value…$20-25 might have been more on point). You can see a fi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=209) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=211)