# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=228 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [Wrestling - Kamala isn't doing very well. Kickstarter to help out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrestling-kamala-isnt-doing-very-well-kickstarter-to-help-out/705130)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrestling-kamala-isnt-doing-very-well-kickstarter-to-help-out/705130 "2014-11-20T04:56:08Z")
He’s a double amputee now and in poverty. :frowning: Old friends from Wrestling contributed stories for an autobiography. They’re hoping to publish and get some income for him. He was a great heel and contributed a lot… --- ## [What Video Games Are You Playing - Fall Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-are-you-playing-fall-edition/701215)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-are-you-playing-fall-edition/701215 "2014-11-20T03:04:53Z")
We’re coming up on the winter sale season so time to check in again on what video games you’re playing, recently played or otherwise want to talk about. I stayed out of the Divinity: Original Sin and Wasteland 2 threads… --- ## [Oh nooooo! Mr Met dead at age 10,000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-nooooo-mr-met-dead-at-age-10-000/705080)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-nooooo-mr-met-dead-at-age-10-000/705080 "2014-11-19T22:44:47Z")
Goodnight, Sweet Prince: Beloved Baseball Monster Mr. Met Dies At 10,000 I always found him pretty scary (unlike the team). Even though they say no foul play is suspected, I have to suspect the Philly Phanatic. --- ## [Baseball terminology used throughout society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-terminology-used-throughout-society/693858)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-terminology-used-throughout-society/693858 "2014-11-19T18:11:16Z")
Those that know me know that I’m a huge fan of just about every sport, and not just “American” sports. I love football (soccer) and follow the top leagues religiously. But baseball is the greatest and most perfect game… --- ## [Name of card game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-card-game/705009)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-card-game/705009 "2014-11-19T05:19:39Z")
What is the name of the card game where you place the cards in descending order on a rack? Is there an app for it? Thanks! --- ## [Play Cards Against Humanity with me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-cards-against-humanity-with-me/705019)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-cards-against-humanity-with-me/705019 "2014-11-19T01:09:18Z")
I’m super drunk. C’mon, I wanna have funny things happen. http://pyx-2.socialgamer.net/game.jsp#game=47 Bronies are especially welcome. --- ## [\[Poll\] Should NCAA athletes be paid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-ncaa-athletes-be-paid/704871)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-ncaa-athletes-be-paid/704871 "2014-11-18T23:58:01Z")
One argument I rarely hear is that these athletes get paid on the back end. The athletes get national TV exposure and press. They get an opportunity for an education with a scholarship that many people don’t. I don’t … --- ## [Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/703617)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/703617 "2014-11-18T23:38:20Z")
Anyone pick this up? I stopped playing COD after Modern Warfare 2, but I’ve heard good things about this iteration. --- ## [Neat mafia game over on idlemafia could use some folks to play.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-mafia-game-over-on-idlemafia-could-use-some-folks-to-play/690375)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-mafia-game-over-on-idlemafia-could-use-some-folks-to-play/690375 "2014-11-18T23:37:52Z")
Storyteller, who always runs neat games, has one over on Idlemafia. We need some more people to play, so head on over and sign up. :slight\_smile: Mafia Lordran Go! Now! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Adrian Peterson: What SHOULD the NFL and the Vikings do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adrian-peterson-what-should-the-nfl-and-the-vikings-do/698539)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adrian-peterson-what-should-the-nfl-and-the-vikings-do/698539 "2014-11-18T22:50:10Z")
Assume for the sake of argument that there’s no other shoe waiting to drop, that the facts are more or less what we presently understand them to be: as an act of corporal punishment, Peterson beat his 4-year old son with… --- ## [Comedy Names (US edition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-names-us-edition/704895)
**Author:** [@Jack\_of\_Words](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_of_Words)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-names-us-edition/704895 "2014-11-18T17:03:05Z")
Hi. First post, probably in the wrong place, and I’m on the scrounge…and pitching it like a game. Come paint my fence… I need some comedy names, stereotypically American. It’s for a stage production of a ‘live radio … --- ## [So, what happened to boxing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happened-to-boxing/704827)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happened-to-boxing/704827 "2014-11-18T15:37:35Z")
I was reading the thread about corrupt sports groups and it made me nostalgic for watching boxing on tv. I know that all the major fights are now on pay per view only. Plus, there are so many titles which diminishes seei… --- ## [How does an adult learn to play a new sport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-an-adult-learn-to-play-a-new-sport/704900)
**Author:** [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-an-adult-learn-to-play-a-new-sport/704900 "2014-11-18T14:47:55Z")
About 20-25 years ago, I played a lot of football, baseball, kickball, basketball and catch in the backyard with friends, neighbors and whoever happened to be around those days. But the only organized sports instruction … --- ## [Cracked article slams the NFL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracked-article-slams-the-nfl/704797)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracked-article-slams-the-nfl/704797 "2014-11-18T13:51:57Z")
Not sure where to put this, so I’m just starting a new thread. 5 Reason the NFL’s Way More Evil Than You Thought Possible was published today at Cracked.com, and I know that earlier this year there were a bunch of peopl… --- ## [Banished the game. Addiction bought to me by the SDMB.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banished-the-game-addiction-bought-to-me-by-the-sdmb/704846)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banished-the-game-addiction-bought-to-me-by-the-sdmb/704846 "2014-11-17T22:23:29Z")
In one of the recommend a game threads, this game was recommended.. I am now completely addicted. So far I’ve gotten 100 citizens on easy/large valley and am currently trying to make it through the population crash that… --- ## [Who can beat Wladimir Klitschko?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-beat-wladimir-klitschko/704768)
**Author:** [@Boogly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-beat-wladimir-klitschko/704768 "2014-11-17T15:47:37Z")
I watched the Klitschko vs Pulev boxing match. I enjoy the shit out of watching him fight. He uses his jab very well, his power punches should negate the need of a Large Hadron Collider. 6 foot 7 inches and 275 pounds… --- ## [NFL flexible scheduling and fan's travel plans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-flexible-scheduling-and-fans-travel-plans/704795)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-flexible-scheduling-and-fans-travel-plans/704795 "2014-11-17T14:10:18Z")
Today’s Eagles at Packers game was moved from a noon central time kickoff to a 3:25 central kickoff. I think it’s safe to assume that when the schedule was released in April some plans were made to make the trip to Green… --- ## [Monday/Thursday Night Football ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monday-thursday-night-football/704811)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monday-thursday-night-football/704811 "2014-11-17T02:06:31Z")
Does each NFL team get an equal number of Monday/Night games? If not how are teams chosen? --- ## [Week 12 CFB -- Which AP Top 25 team(s) will lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-12-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/704187)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-12-cfb-which-ap-top-25-team-s-will-lose/704187 "2014-11-16T12:15:52Z")
=================================================================================== Scoring for this week’s poll is as follows: Pick a team to LOSE and they LOSE – +1 point Pick a team to LOSE and they WIN – -1 po… --- ## [Educate Me About the Old Drop Kick in Football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-the-old-drop-kick-in-football/334249)
**Author:** [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-the-old-drop-kick-in-football/334249 "2014-11-16T00:19:32Z")
Another thread about onside kicks kinda “kicked” my ancient memory cells into action and I was reminded of an old thing in American football known as a drop kick. I believe it was used for field goals, but could be wron… --- ## [Alter Ego - Life Simulation Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alter-ego-life-simulation-game/704657)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alter-ego-life-simulation-game/704657 "2014-11-15T01:07:33Z")
Originally made in 1986 this game also is available for Android, iOS and the web… It is a text-based RPG that goes from before birth to death. On the web version you can save your progress with a Google account:http:/… --- ## [NFL Week 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/703934)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/703934 "2014-11-14T05:45:57Z")
Thursday CLE @ CIN -6.5 Sunday early KC -1.5 @ BUF MIA @ DET -2.5 DAL -6.5 @ JAX SF @ NO -5 TEN @ BAL -10 PIT -4.5 @ NYJ ATL -2.5 @ TB Sunday late DEN -11.5 @ OAK STL @ ARI -7 NYG @ SEA -9 SNF BEARS @ GB -… --- ## [Is there a "14th inning stretch"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-14th-inning-stretch/704573)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-14th-inning-stretch/704573 "2014-11-14T03:25:49Z")
I’ve seen a lot of 18 + inning games on TV, but never in person. Is there something like a 14th inning stretch to rev up the fans? Or are they expected to sit there and endure? Bonus question: in extra inning games, do … --- ## [NFL TV schedule question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tv-schedule-question/704528)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tv-schedule-question/704528 "2014-11-13T21:04:42Z")
On Sunday afternoons, it used to be that NFC games were always on Fox, and AFC games were always on CBS. (When an AFC team played an NFC team, the game would air on the home of the visiting team.) Earlier this year, th… --- ## [Family Guy: Quest for Stuff hacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-quest-for-stuff-hacks/704497)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-quest-for-stuff-hacks/704497 "2014-11-13T18:15:30Z")
I have been playing the Family Guy: Quest for Stuff game on my PC using BlueStacks, a program that emulates Android apps. I originally had the game on my ipod but got to the point where it crashed constantly and I couldn… --- ## [Free PC Game: Dragon Age Origins (Until Oct 14)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-dragon-age-origins-until-oct-14/700782)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-dragon-age-origins-until-oct-14/700782 "2014-11-13T16:30:50Z")
Electronic Arts is offering Dragon Age: Origins for free until October 14th. DA: Origins is a classic RPG and, while no game is universally loved, it definitely has a large and loyal following and is worth checking out. … --- ## [Shadow of Mordor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadow-of-mordor/700474)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadow-of-mordor/700474 "2014-11-13T15:30:55Z")
I’m surprised there isn’t a thread for this yet, this game is incredible. The combat is so viscerally fun and well done, the nemesis system is incredibly innovative and makes the game X10 more fun than it would be witho… --- ## [Fall digital distribution sale thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-digital-distribution-sale-thread/704655)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-digital-distribution-sale-thread/704655 "2014-11-13T08:06:49Z")
Good old games started their fall sale. They mostly specialize in selling old games in tweaked forms ready to run painlessly on modern systems, but not exclusively - they’ve got a mix of some of the newer games on there … --- ## [Sports fans: How would big, bad Jim Brown have likely fared in today's NFL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-fans-how-would-big-bad-jim-brown-have-likely-fared-in-todays-nfl/335292)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-fans-how-would-big-bad-jim-brown-have-likely-fared-in-todays-nfl/335292 "2014-11-12T20:08:46Z")
Sure, Jim Brown is a living legend of football, but how well would he have fared in today’s ultra-fast, supersized sport of 275-lb. linebackers and 325-lb linemen? The mystique surrounding Cleveland running back Jim Bro… --- ## [Resistance Unspoiled Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resistance-unspoiled-thread/703642)
**Author:** [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resistance-unspoiled-thread/703642 "2014-11-12T18:07:07Z")
Apologies if there’s another thread already, but I didn’t see one. Personally, I don’t care if players read the thread but I know I am relatively unique in that viewpoint, so let good sportsmanship carry the day. I thi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=227) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=229)