# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=216 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 217 --- ## [Low gravity sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-gravity-sports/715804)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-gravity-sports/715804 "2015-03-23T19:51:01Z")
Presumably (at least for the purposes of this thread), at some point we’ll have colonies on Mars, the Moon, and other scattered bodies in the solar system. The vast majority (and probably all) of the moons and planets i… --- ## [Pillars of Eternity Beta out today! Last chance to back the game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pillars-of-eternity-beta-out-today-last-chance-to-back-the-game/695837)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pillars-of-eternity-beta-out-today-last-chance-to-back-the-game/695837 "2015-03-23T17:27:39Z")
The Pillars of Eternity backer beta is coming out today (screams like a schoolgirl)!!! You might want to be on the lookout for your keys if you backed it, or the inevitable live streams from the community of backers. Yo… --- ## [Bar Football (Foozball), are mutiple somersaults acceptable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-football-foozball-are-mutiple-somersaults-acceptable/715709)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-football-foozball-are-mutiple-somersaults-acceptable/715709 "2015-03-23T16:44:12Z")
The way I see bar football (US English:foozball), you play it with your wrist, trying surgical strikes. It is physically possible to make the players do multiple somersaults at once by applying force and then letting go … --- ## [Hotline Miami 2 (Open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotline-miami-2-open-spoilers/714692)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotline-miami-2-open-spoilers/714692 "2015-03-23T16:16:38Z")
Coming out in a few hours. I’m opening this thread so we can share our thoughts on the gameplay, story and aesthetics of it. So, put on your favorite mask, grab the nearest weapon and let’s get down to it. --- ## [The end of the N.F.L.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-n-f-l/715206)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-n-f-l/715206 "2015-03-23T13:00:45Z")
First Patrick Willis and now this guy retiring from the N.F.L. well short of their 30th birthdays. With concussion awareness on the rise do you think that the all-mighty N.F.L. will eventually meet its end if players lik… --- ## [Sudoku experts, what can be done here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudoku-experts-what-can-be-done-here/715547)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudoku-experts-what-can-be-done-here/715547 "2015-03-23T10:33:10Z")
I always get stuck in a situation like, I end up guessing something and then backtracking if it turns out wrong. Is there anything you can see? Link: here --- ## [I have three Heroes of the Storm beta keys to give away.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-three-heroes-of-the-storm-beta-keys-to-give-away/715632)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-three-heroes-of-the-storm-beta-keys-to-give-away/715632 "2015-03-23T04:20:47Z")
PM me if you would like one. I’ll post here once the three are gone. --- ## [Is there a way to re-install a Steam game without the same mods you had before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-re-install-a-steam-game-without-the-same-mods-you-had-before/715747)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-re-install-a-steam-game-without-the-same-mods-you-had-before/715747 "2015-03-23T02:36:14Z")
If it helps, I’m running Steam on a Mac… OS X 10.10.2 I had trouble starting up Kerbal Space Program with the mods I had, but it was hard to keep track of which mods were incompatible, so I thought I’d try for a clean r… --- ## [Is Parkour actually pragmatic or just a cool activity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-parkour-actually-pragmatic-or-just-a-cool-activity/713899)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-parkour-actually-pragmatic-or-just-a-cool-activity/713899 "2015-03-22T05:33:32Z")
Is Parkour actually pragmatic or just a cool activity? Yes, maybe you get there 3 seconds or a minute or two earlier, but, how often is that ever actually necessary? --- ## [Drawing the World Cup entirely random, all 32 teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drawing-the-world-cup-entirely-random-all-32-teams/715311)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drawing-the-world-cup-entirely-random-all-32-teams/715311 "2015-03-21T15:08:43Z")
The pros of an entirely random World Cup draw (all 32 teams in one pot, draw them into eight groups at random) are that it would be even more interesting because any team can play any team, theoretically. And it would be… --- ## [Playing the man, not the ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-the-man-not-the-ball/715375)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-the-man-not-the-ball/715375 "2015-03-20T11:43:07Z")
In the thread Australian NRL star to try his hand at NFL\] Ravenman make the point … The point is valid, which got me thinking. In none of the contact sports played in Australia anything but incidental contact between… --- ## [Syndicate free on Origin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/syndicate-free-on-origin/714805)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/syndicate-free-on-origin/714805 "2015-03-20T01:53:42Z")
I know there was a thread that was supposed to gather all the “free games” posts in one place but I forgot what it was and a search for “free” was not helpful. Anyway… Origin is giving away the game Syndicate (1993) fo… --- ## [2015 SDMB NCAA Basketball Tournament Pool (Yahoo; Free)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-sdmb-ncaa-basketball-tournament-pool-yahoo-free/715077)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-sdmb-ncaa-basketball-tournament-pool-yahoo-free/715077 "2015-03-19T22:57:15Z")
Password is password.https://yho.com/tourney?g=82805&k=ed6b0e218b5428dc Deadline to complete bracket is March 19 12:15pm EDT --- ## [NCAA Tournament - any teams you'll follow?.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tournament-any-teams-youll-follow/715075)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tournament-any-teams-youll-follow/715075 "2015-03-19T21:41:04Z")
Kentucky’s unbeaten series continues with their SEC Tournament title win. I’m a old time Arkansas fan, but can’t help but admire and root for Kentucky. I was in junior high when the 1976 Indiana team went unbeaten. I’d… --- ## [NCAA Basketball bracket questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-bracket-questions/715074)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-bracket-questions/715074 "2015-03-17T23:20:12Z")
This isn’t about which team gets which seed (based on record, strength of schedule, and current wind direction in Sri Lanka). Ok, so there are 4 regions: South, East, West and Midwest. Why no North? Though I suppose Mid… --- ## [The future of football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-football/686011)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-football/686011 "2015-03-17T21:37:41Z")
I wonder what the future is for youth football and football in general with the ever increasing worry about traumatic brain injury and concussions? I know my sons youth program is seeing a drop as more and more parents … --- ## [How accurate are javelin throwers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-are-javelin-throwers/715185)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-are-javelin-throwers/715185 "2015-03-17T15:11:23Z")
Javelin throwing is somewhat of an odd sport. It has its roots in spear throwing, a technique from hunting and warfare where (as in archery) it’s vital that you actually hit the target you’re aiming for. In the modern … --- ## [NCAA toruney- why aren't teams from major conferences ever 15 or 16 seeds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-toruney-why-arent-teams-from-major-conferences-ever-15-or-16-seeds/715114)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-toruney-why-arent-teams-from-major-conferences-ever-15-or-16-seeds/715114 "2015-03-16T16:25:08Z")
I’m not from Texas originally, but I live in Austin, and generally root for the Texas Longhorns. In my opinion, Texas didn’t deserve to be in the NCAA tournament this year at all. They should have been left out entirely… --- ## [Scrabble board with no plays.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-board-with-no-plays/502606)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabble-board-with-no-plays/502606 "2015-03-16T13:06:08Z")
Does anybody know what the lowest amount of tiles that can be put on a Scrabble board such that all words that are on the board are legal, but it is now impossible to play another word with the remaining tiles is? --- ## [Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful, beautiful game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ori-and-the-blind-forest-is-a-beautiful-beautiful-game/714946)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ori-and-the-blind-forest-is-a-beautiful-beautiful-game/714946 "2015-03-16T09:24:22Z")
It was just released on Wednesday for Xbox and PC. It’s a $20 platformer. Think Rayman. Anywho, here’s the launch trailer. The game itself is just as gorgeous when you’re playing. I’m not that far into the game itself, … --- ## [Any boxers out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-boxers-out-there/712742)
**Author:** [@Ryan0320](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan0320)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-boxers-out-there/712742 "2015-02-15T19:52:35Z")
Hey guys, Lately I’ve been getting really into watching boxing… A buddy of mine messes around with a dummy at the gym and it looks like a pretty awesome workout. I’ve always been really athletic and I’ve been playing fo… --- ## [SDMB Roto Baseball League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-roto-baseball-league/712041)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-roto-baseball-league/712041 "2015-03-15T07:59:29Z")
Last year, I started a SDMB Rotisserie Baseball league. I don’t know how the other players felt about it, but I enjoyed it and thought I would do it again for this year. It is a league for casual players and will not r… --- ## [My kid is into Pokemon cards and I need help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-is-into-pokemon-cards-and-i-need-help/670868)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anonymous_Coward)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-is-into-pokemon-cards-and-i-need-help/670868 "2013-11-10T17:49:34Z")
So my kid is just getting into Pokemon cards and I could use a quick rundown on the basics of buying cards. He’s not playing games yet but once his reading improves I imagine that’ll come as well. As a former Magic pl… --- ## [When will FIFA pull the plug on Qatar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-fifa-pull-the-plug-on-qatar/713623)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-fifa-pull-the-plug-on-qatar/713623 "2015-03-14T18:28:28Z")
Or, when will international soccer competition pull the plug on FIFA? Yesterday, a FIFA task force caved in to the fact that Qatar simply cannot carry on a soccer tournament in the summer. From CNN: Al-Khalifa’s best … --- ## [Nintendo Rage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-rage/714480)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-rage/714480 "2015-03-14T00:54:03Z")
It was around 1990, and much of the house’s social life revolved around the Nintendo Entertainment System I’d bought. There were three permanent residents in the apartment, and several floating residents as well, and we … --- ## [TCG gamers: advice about a bag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcg-gamers-advice-about-a-bag/714585)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcg-gamers-advice-about-a-bag/714585 "2015-03-13T20:09:23Z")
Mods: I wasn’t sure if this should go here or in IMHO, so please move if it’s in the wrong place. After spending the weekend in a fruitless search for an inexpensive messenger bag for my son to carry his TCG decks, mats… --- ## [What would happen if all the black players at OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-all-the-black-players-at-ok/714662)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-all-the-black-players-at-ok/714662 "2015-03-13T19:10:52Z")
transferred after this racist incident? Not looking to discuss the event, this is just a thought experiment. How bad would it get for them? Assume all the white players stayed (although I sure many would leave) Last … --- ## [Titanfall Season Pass free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanfall-season-pass-free/714806)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanfall-season-pass-free/714806 "2015-03-12T04:33:28Z")
If you own Titanfall they have made the season pass free (basically the DLC). Of course this is no help if you do not own the game. The game is currently selling on Origin for $20 (US). Is it worth it? I dunno. It i… --- ## [Darts question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darts-question/714174)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darts-question/714174 "2015-03-10T17:52:50Z")
When (in my extremely limited experience of) watching professional darts, I’ve noticed that if someone is having a hard time hitting 20 (and 3x thereof) they will switch to 19 - I assume this is just to change things up … --- ## [Anybody know about Action! PC Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-about-action-pc-football/714708)
**Author:** [@Vaevictis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vaevictis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-about-action-pc-football/714708 "2015-03-10T17:40:30Z")
I’m looking for a gameday coaching sim that produces realistic stats. Anyone have any experience with Action! PC Football? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=215) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=217)