# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=222 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [FPS recommendations? (for PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-recommendations-for-pc/706062)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fps-recommendations-for-pc/706062 "2015-01-10T01:52:18Z")
So I’m an old, old first-person-shooter hand. “I vas dere… at de beginning” with Wolfenstein and Doom and Half-Life and Duke and all the rest, and long ago exhausted the Half-Life series (except for some of the HL2 exten… --- ## [NFL Wild Card Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wild-card-weekend/708882)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wild-card-weekend/708882 "2015-01-09T19:22:12Z")
Saturday Arizona @ Carolina -5.5 / 37.5 Baltimore @ Pittsburgh -3 / 46 Sunday Cincinnati @ Indianapolis -3.5 / 48 Detroit @ Dallas -6.5 / 48 Baltimore at Pittsburgh will be the best game, as those games always are.… --- ## [NFC NORTH - 2014 Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-north-2014-discussion-thread/696091)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-north-2014-discussion-thread/696091 "2015-01-08T21:39:44Z")
Last year was a bad year for the NFC North. With Aaron Rodgers going down with an injury and bad GM’ing with his backup, with the complete collapse of the Bears defense, with a typical meltdown by the Lions (Goodbye Jim … --- ## [Words With Friends Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-question/709307)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-question/709307 "2015-01-08T21:09:52Z")
Is there any redeeming value to playing this game or is it just entertainment? --- ## [Elephants Gerald Brisket Porn, SDMB Poker 4th Qtr 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephants-gerald-brisket-porn-sdmb-poker-4th-qtr-2014/700019)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephants-gerald-brisket-porn-sdmb-poker-4th-qtr-2014/700019 "2015-01-08T20:42:50Z")
Last Quarter’s Thread. New players are welcome. We’re a friendly and social group; we play the game seriously, but not cutthroat. As always, here are the instructions for anyone who wishes to join us: For those in the … --- ## [When are pro athletes going to learn to not let their family speak for them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-pro-athletes-going-to-learn-to-not-let-their-family-speak-for-them/709225)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-pro-athletes-going-to-learn-to-not-let-their-family-speak-for-them/709225 "2015-01-08T18:08:05Z")
Apparently Jamis Winston is going to enter the draft, or so his dad says. :rolleyes: Why is his dad even speaking to anybody about what his son will do? Let Jamis speak for himself. Jesus. This is a great way to ente… --- ## [Windforge: Scratching that Terraria itch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windforge-scratching-that-terraria-itch/708859)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windforge-scratching-that-terraria-itch/708859 "2015-01-08T17:04:25Z")
I have 250+ hours in Terraria and have beaten it 3-4 times. I’ve been looking for something similar for a while now. I’ve tried a few others (early access games Starbound and Planet Explorers), but they were either too u… --- ## [Dallas Cowboys' Jethro Pugh Died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-cowboys-jethro-pugh-died/709317)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-cowboys-jethro-pugh-died/709317 "2015-01-08T16:03:54Z")
Jethro Pugh, a long-standing member of the Cowboys’ Doomsday Defense has died. R.I.P., Jethro. The Cowboys will be playing in Green Bay this weekend in the playoffs. ESPN reports that it’ll be the first time they’ve pla… --- ## [Borderlands: the retro player thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-the-retro-player-thread/708981)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands-the-retro-player-thread/708981 "2015-01-07T19:01:35Z")
I know there are dedicated game forums, including those for the Borderlands set, but I’d prefer to hook up with a few experienced players here. I’m a non-gamer and don’t hang on official boards, and I am one of those dog… --- ## [Professional sports teams and "their" cities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-sports-teams-and-their-cities/707961)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-sports-teams-and-their-cities/707961 "2015-01-07T03:27:48Z")
Mostly US pro sports, because being a provincial, insular American that’s about all I know. I enjoy watching NFL, depsite some questionable business practices. I understand the game and like watching it played well. B… --- ## [2014 CFB Bowls Season -- Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-cfb-bowls-season-discussion-thread/706491)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-cfb-bowls-season-discussion-thread/706491 "2015-01-07T01:56:03Z")
Please refer to this earlier post for links to last year’s Bowl Polls/Threads. How should we improve on last year’s format(s)? What should be the change(s) to make this coming season more fun to endure? --- ## [football rules proposal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-rules-proposal/709145)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-rules-proposal/709145 "2015-01-07T01:05:54Z")
When a team is inside their own 10 yard line, a penalty that would normally be a 15 yarder just takes them back half the distance - not very much. Inside the 5, all penalties just take them half the distance. A second p… --- ## [Whose NFL fanbase do you most pity (preferably not your own)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-nfl-fanbase-do-you-most-pity-preferably-not-your-own/707481)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-nfl-fanbase-do-you-most-pity-preferably-not-your-own/707481 "2015-01-06T23:03:00Z")
There are a lot of fans out there who’re pretty down — either from disappointment or sheer despair. I’m just curious whose has it worse. Only vote for your own if you really REALLY think you deserve it. --- ## [R.I.P ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-espn-anchor-stuart-scott/708948)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-espn-anchor-stuart-scott/708948 "2015-01-06T21:39:34Z")
Story Here I honestly never really liked the guy, and he annoyed the hell out of me. But I respected him for who he was and what he did. And it’s still sad as hell Cancer’s a bitch, man. --- ## [SDMB NFL Yardage Pool Competition 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-yardage-pool-competition-2014/697349)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-yardage-pool-competition-2014/697349 "2015-01-06T19:45:17Z")
Here’s how it works: Every week you pick 3 players: One for passing yards, one for rushing, and one for receiving. You can only use each player once per year. At the end of the week, however many yards those 3 players i… --- ## [Who had the hardest NFL schedule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-hardest-nfl-schedule/709044)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-hardest-nfl-schedule/709044 "2015-01-06T11:45:46Z")
I am trying to find who had the hardest schedule in football. All I can find are links to the predictions based on the 2013 schedule. I figured now that the regular season is over, we would be able to tell who actually… --- ## [Pick the WINNERS in the Jan/2-Jan/4 CFB Bowl Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-winners-in-the-jan-2-jan-4-cfb-bowl-games/707125)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-winners-in-the-jan-2-jan-4-cfb-bowl-games/707125 "2015-01-05T05:53:41Z")
For background and more specifics please see 2014 CFB Bowls Season – Discussion Thread especially this post and this post There are SIX Polls/Threads in this 2014-2015 CFB Bowls Series – PLUS one for CFP Champ. Game t… --- ## [Wild Boar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-boar/709004)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wild-boar/709004 "2015-01-05T03:43:22Z")
Our roomie is currently overplaying some fucking game that periodically screams WIIIIIIIIIILD BOAR!!!11!eleventy!!! I want to take a sledgehammer to her fucking computer.:mad: --- ## [Early Superbowl XLIX Talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-superbowl-xlix-talk/708444)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-superbowl-xlix-talk/708444 "2015-01-05T00:55:47Z")
Yesterday was an exciting first week of the playoffs! :slight\_smile: Looking forward to the real playoff games starting next week. Personally, I’m hoping for the longshot of a Denver/Dallas Superbowl. But, with the way… --- ## [I'm looking for card game Iphone apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-card-game-iphone-apps/708967)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-card-game-iphone-apps/708967 "2015-01-04T19:45:39Z")
I’m looking for paid iPhone apps suggestions of various card games, such as hearts, spades, Euchre, and bridge… I’m also open to poker or blackjack. I prefer paid apps, without advertising. I’d like apps that I can use… --- ## [The Feud between Wellington and Tim Mara](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-between-wellington-and-tim-mara/328741)
**Author:** [@drmark2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drmark2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-between-wellington-and-tim-mara/328741 "2015-01-04T19:15:46Z")
I figure that this is GQ material, rather than CS. Move if appropriate. With the great Wellington Mara’s passing, so much well-deserved tribute has been paid to him. However, I remember from the 70’s (maybe it was earl… --- ## [How different is Online Poker from Casino/Tournament Poker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-different-is-online-poker-from-casino-tournament-poker/663612)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-different-is-online-poker-from-casino-tournament-poker/663612 "2013-08-07T20:40:05Z")
I play Texas Hold’em online a lot—Zynga, not $. I’ve done pretty well (never had to spend any actual cash) but I also recognize that it’s not “Poker.” I have seen people drop in to 2/4 games and go all-in on random hand… --- ## [Dropping an aesthetic deuce on the Rose Bowl; Oregon's uniforms.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-an-aesthetic-deuce-on-the-rose-bowl-oregons-uniforms/708727)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-an-aesthetic-deuce-on-the-rose-bowl-oregons-uniforms/708727 "2015-01-03T03:47:42Z")
Mrs. Slow Moving Vehicle and I are watching the Rose Bowl. We’re of course pulling for Florida State, since Mrs. SMV is an alum; but we would anyway, just in sheer protest of the hideous visual punch in the testicles th… --- ## [\[GAME\] Answer to Ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-answer-to-ask/653793)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-answer-to-ask/653793 "2015-01-03T03:40:49Z")
Basically this is a little bit like Truth or Dare, except there’s no dare. Basically, I will start by asking people to share something embarrassing/personal about themselves (you can do this by simply asking a question … --- ## [Bowl records by conference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowl-records-by-conference/708721)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowl-records-by-conference/708721 "2015-01-02T21:32:20Z")
I can’t find a list for this seasons bowl records by conference, little help? --- ## [Winter digital distribution sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/707561)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/707561 "2015-01-02T20:29:11Z")
Rumor is the steam winter sale is going to start later today. If not, it’ll be within a week. In the meantime, you’ve got a few hours left on their big auction thing. So if you have steam trading cards sitting in your in… --- ## [Points to avoid relegation in the Premier League?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/points-to-avoid-relegation-in-the-premier-league/707876)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/points-to-avoid-relegation-in-the-premier-league/707876 "2015-01-02T12:45:41Z")
I know 40 points is the number usually trotted out (and City’s almost there! :cool:), but there have been teams that went down with 40 points or even a few more. I’m curious if there’s an actual, mathematically determin… --- ## [Pick the WINNERS in the Dec/31-Jan/1 CFB Bowl Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-winners-in-the-dec-31-jan-1-cfb-bowl-games/707123)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-winners-in-the-dec-31-jan-1-cfb-bowl-games/707123 "2015-01-02T07:07:09Z")
For background and more specifics please see 2014 CFB Bowls Season – Discussion Thread especially this post and this post There are SIX Polls/Threads in this 2014-2015 CFB Bowls Series – PLUS one for CFP Champ. Game t… --- ## [Candy crush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crush/669572)
**Author:** [@Bibitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibitte)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candy-crush/669572 "2015-01-02T02:52:42Z")
Is the game Candy Crush Saga rigged? People says you have to pay to succeed, but I am at level 409 and have yet to pay a cent. I think you need a mix of strategy and luck. But about the luck needed, have they rigged i… --- ## [Baseball Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question/708584)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question/708584 "2015-01-01T20:54:08Z")
Pop up. While in the air ,the ball is outside the foul line. First baseman attempts to catch. With both his feet in fair territory he reaches over the foul line to make the catch. He drops the ball. Runner makes it … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=221) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=223)