# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=22 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Help me remember this old arcade video game (early 90s-ish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-old-arcade-video-game-early-90s-ish/1009363)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-old-arcade-video-game-early-90s-ish/1009363 "2024-10-28T20:39:47Z")
At least that’s about the time frame I recall. The protagonist is a person in a jet pack. From your POV, you’re looking at his back and various things are coming toward him. You can turn him right, left, up, down to … --- ## [Advice on shopping for dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-shopping-for-dice/1009180)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-shopping-for-dice/1009180 "2024-10-27T20:25:35Z")
My buddy wanted a 20 sided with "Fuck you " on the 20 and “fuck me” on the 1 face. I could not find that, but on Amazon I found a single D20 with “fuck” on the 1 face. I assume we all know what the singular of “dice” i… --- ## [R.I.P. Luis Tiant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-luis-tiant/1008587)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-luis-tiant/1008587 "2024-10-27T15:03:04Z")
Luis Tiant has died at the age of 83: He wasn’t the greatest pitcher of his era, but he was one of the most interesting. It seemed like he never used the same motion twice in a row. He was a master at disrupting the b… --- ## [Steam sale not working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-sale-not-working/1009126)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-sale-not-working/1009126 "2024-10-24T02:39:31Z")
A few days ago, on recommendation from a friend, I put Valheim on my Steam wish-list. Hm, 20 bucks, not bad, but I’ll wait to see if it goes on sale. Lo and behold, yesterday, I got an email “A game on your wish list i… --- ## [RIP Fernando Valenzuela](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-fernando-valenzuela/1009082)
**Author:** [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-fernando-valenzuela/1009082 "2024-10-23T19:32:37Z")
Just announced by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fernandomania was such a fun and exciting time to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fans, and he helped to grow the fan base exponentially. And in his prime, he was a damn good pitcher,… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-7/1008831)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-7/1008831 "2024-10-22T14:55:33Z")
Last week the Niners beat the Seahawks and lead the NFC West with a 3-3 record. The Bears, Packers, and Lions all won; everybody in the NFC North is over .500. The Bucs put 51 on the board as the Saints dropped their 4th… --- ## [2024 WNBA season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-wnba-season/1001131)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-wnba-season/1001131 "2024-10-21T17:00:30Z")
The 2024 WNBA preseason started last night, and top overall draft pick Caitlin Clark scored 21 in a three-point loss for the Fever. All but five of the Fever’s regular season games are on national TV this year and I plan… --- ## [Help and advice on solving 'Hard' sudoku](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-and-advice-on-solving-hard-sudoku/1008844)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-and-advice-on-solving-hard-sudoku/1008844 "2024-10-17T10:32:28Z")
I’ve got back into Sudoku after some time away. Most of the puzzles I had been solving were too easy, requiring little more than a couple of scans of all the columns, rows, and boxes. I had figured out how to use naked… --- ## [Welcome back to Paragon City - how to play the revived City of Heroes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-to-paragon-city-how-to-play-the-revived-city-of-heroes/834264)
**Author:** [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Replies:** 643\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-to-paragon-city-how-to-play-the-revived-city-of-heroes/834264 "2024-10-15T23:22:33Z")
Holy toledo, Batman! City of Heroes is back! The instructions for how to play are written here, in detail: https://score.savecoh.com/index.php/topic,950.0.html To create an account, first create a forum account for th… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-6/1008556)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-6/1008556 "2024-10-15T21:55:04Z")
Last week the Jags got their first win, justifying their status as favorites over the Colts. The Vikings hung on against the Jets in London to remain undefeated, and the Falcons won a wild OT game over the Bucs on TNF. … --- ## [Flukey sports plays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flukey-sports-plays/1008730)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flukey-sports-plays/1008730 "2024-10-15T02:01:08Z")
There was an extremely flukey play yesterday in the Riders-Lions game in the CFL, with one of the oddest pick-sixes you can imagine. See the embedded video in this story (link goes to a Canadian sports news page, “3 Dow… --- ## [Scorecard review at end of golf round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scorecard-review-at-end-of-golf-round/1008764)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scorecard-review-at-end-of-golf-round/1008764 "2024-10-14T19:03:51Z")
At the end of a golf round, the group of players in the round (usually 2 or 3 players) typically walk into an office and sit in front of a desk to certify their scores. This is usually only shown when a group containing… --- ## [Anyone remember a Trivia game: Guess the event from the date and place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-a-trivia-game-guess-the-event-from-the-date-and-place/1008693)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-a-trivia-game-guess-the-event-from-the-date-and-place/1008693 "2024-10-14T17:49:27Z")
A few years ago a friend showed me a game he had gotten as a present. It had a pile of cards (the size of Trivial Pursuit cards). On one side there were a date and a location - the player answers with the event that occu… --- ## [MLB pitcher replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pitcher-replacement/1008698)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pitcher-replacement/1008698 "2024-10-14T13:37:36Z")
A question I should know. Can a pitcher be replaced during a batter’s turn at bat or does the manager have to wait until that batter is done? Obviously an injury to the pitcher overrides any rule. --- ## [What's the best Yahtzee strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-yahtzee-strategy/1006177)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-yahtzee-strategy/1006177 "2024-10-14T00:31:44Z")
I always loved Yahtzee. I guess I could have Googled this but I’m sure the Dope can do better. What’s your victory approach to a game of Yahtzee? --- ## [Explain these crossword puzzle clues/answers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-these-crossword-puzzle-clues-answers/1008602)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-these-crossword-puzzle-clues-answers/1008602 "2024-10-12T20:08:51Z")
For reference, this was probably published in 2019. The title is “Words of Introduction” by Brendan Emmett Quigley, edited by Will Shortz. 84 Across Clue: A brace Answer: 72 Down Clue: Have way too much of. Answ… --- ## [Tennis 2024 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2024-discussion/996053)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2024-discussion/996053 "2024-10-10T20:01:26Z")
It looks like no one has started this years tennis chat, so here goes. Australian Open is starting in the next hour. We’ve been watching the Netflix series Break Point in anticipation. --- ## [MLB: September 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2024/1006570)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2024/1006570 "2024-10-10T11:21:57Z")
New thread for September, and the thick of the playoff race. In the NL: The Dodgers have the best record in baseball (82-54), with Shohei Ohtani aiming to become the majors’ first 50 HR / 50 SB player. The Brewers hav… --- ## [On Chess(dot)com, how do you change the pieces/board colors when playing bots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-how-do-you-change-the-pieces-board-colors-when-playing-bots/1008621)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-how-do-you-change-the-pieces-board-colors-when-playing-bots/1008621 "2024-10-09T22:42:49Z")
When I play bots, the computer chooses the color of the board and, depending on this month’s theme, sometimes the pieces. Is there a way to change these settings? Thank you. --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-5/1008343)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-5/1008343 "2024-10-09T20:52:39Z")
Last week the Bengals and Titans got their first wins, while the Steelers, Seahawks, and Bills suffered their first losses. The surprising Commanders are 3-1, and the Broncos beat the Jets in the rain while passing for … --- ## [Recommend an online co-op game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-co-op-game/1008501)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-co-op-game/1008501 "2024-10-08T15:44:46Z")
A friend of mine and I like to get together and play games online because we both have chaotic schedules. Usually it’s Civ, but what else would you recommend? We’ve found that we’re not the best at co-operating yet in a … --- ## [The 0-17 NFL season, 2024 edition - Who'll be football's White Sox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-0-17-nfl-season-2024-edition-wholl-be-footballs-white-sox/1006828)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-0-17-nfl-season-2024-edition-wholl-be-footballs-white-sox/1006828 "2024-10-08T02:07:41Z")
The 2017 Browns did it. The 2008 Lions did it. But now it’s even harder to pull off a no win season. All teams are currently eligible. Will the Panthers show they really can get even worse? Can the Patriots choke into a… --- ## [Latest a player joined a team and won a championship? Luckiest athelte?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-a-player-joined-a-team-and-won-a-championship-luckiest-athelte/1006424)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-a-player-joined-a-team-and-won-a-championship-luckiest-athelte/1006424 "2024-10-07T17:02:56Z")
Let me explain. I was thinking today of the Lebron and JR Smith meme, which you can see here. JR Smith held onto the ball instead of putting it back in because he thought they were winning, not tied. … --- ## [Premier League 2024/25](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2024-25/1005822)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2024-25/1005822 "2024-10-06T21:52:14Z")
The season is underway with the opening game on Friday night being won late on by Manchester United 1-0 against Fulham at home. Today newly promoted Ipswich Town play their first game back in the Premier League in more t… --- ## [Well once again the enigmatic Tuttle saves the day(Michigan QB)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-once-again-the-enigmatic-tuttle-saves-the-day-michigan-qb/1008490)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-once-again-the-enigmatic-tuttle-saves-the-day-michigan-qb/1008490 "2024-10-06T02:35:22Z")
Hehe mostly a 35 year old joke From the TV series MASH(which I am sure not many remember) But UM, defending champs, with a loss of experienced returning players , has cycled through QBs. But now they have Tuttle Bew… --- ## [How do you return camera angle to normal in WWE 2K24 for PS4? (Need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-return-camera-angle-to-normal-in-wwe-2k24-for-ps4-need-answer-fast/1008493)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-return-camera-angle-to-normal-in-wwe-2k24-for-ps4-need-answer-fast/1008493 "2024-10-06T01:46:05Z")
I’m playing in a Gauntlet Match, and while waiting for my guy to enter, I hit something I shouldn’t have and now the camera angles are different. How do I return them to the original game-standard camera angle? Need ans… --- ## ["This Town Is A Baseball Town"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-town-is-a-baseball-town/1008359)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-town-is-a-baseball-town/1008359 "2024-10-04T22:34:16Z")
I think St. Louis is a “baseball town”, where they care much more about the Cardinals than any other team they have/had. How would you rank the order of sports franchises in your town/fanbase currently and historically,… --- ## [What would MLB have done with this scenario? What would you have done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-mlb-have-done-with-this-scenario-what-would-you-have-done/1008407)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-mlb-have-done-with-this-scenario-what-would-you-have-done/1008407 "2024-10-04T18:21:46Z")
In Monday’s Mets-Braves doubleheader, where MLB decreed that both games must be played to a conclusion before the playoffs proper could begin on Tuesday, what would have happened if the first game had gone 20 or more in… --- ## [Dungeons & Dragons 2024 PHB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-dragons-2024-phb/1007807)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-dragons-2024-phb/1007807 "2024-10-04T04:50:23Z")
I have looked it over, looks okay so far. We are gonna hold off on wholesale switching over, but we are grabbing a few fun things- like weapon mastery. Is anyone switching over? Thoughts on the book? --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-4/1007658)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-4/1007658 "2024-10-01T17:28:08Z")
In Week 3, a number of teams (6, by my unofficial count) earned their first victory, while another 4 teams suffered their first loss. Seahawks, Steelers, Bills, Vikings, and Chiefs are still undefeated, while the Jags, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=21) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=23)