# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=24 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [NFL Training Camp & Preseason 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-training-camp-preseason-2024/1004691)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-training-camp-preseason-2024/1004691 "2024-09-01T13:52:00Z")
With training camps now underway, I’m starting a new thread. A few initial notes: Packers QB Jordan Love is attending training camp, but not participating in practices, as his agent continues to work with the Packers o… --- ## [National Anthem at the Home Run Derby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-anthem-at-the-home-run-derby/1004298)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-anthem-at-the-home-run-derby/1004298 "2024-08-31T21:35:03Z")
So did anyone hear the national anthem at the home run derby today? I was tempted to mention this in the Dylan thread, but I didn’t want to hijack it. It was the worst rendition I’ve ever heard and having been involv… --- ## [I thought up a cool idea for a new RPG campaign (IMHO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-up-a-cool-idea-for-a-new-rpg-campaign-imho/1006482)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-up-a-cool-idea-for-a-new-rpg-campaign-imho/1006482 "2024-08-30T22:41:30Z")
Level one players do …something…to anger a demigod (Say, Orcus.) and he’s coming for them. They have a year before he can get to them. But he’s on his way. Maybe they kill a very low-level acolyte, but this guy had inhe… --- ## [Who likes Monopoly (the game, of course)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-likes-monopoly-the-game-of-course/1003760)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-likes-monopoly-the-game-of-course/1003760 "2024-08-30T16:51:47Z")
Was about to pose this question on the Reading Railroad thread, since the original question had been answered, and people were getting into general discussions about the game, but I realized that it would go beyond threa… --- ## [What's with the mathematical symbols on the Ipswich Town FC jerseys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-mathematical-symbols-on-the-ipswich-town-fc-jerseys/1005833)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-mathematical-symbols-on-the-ipswich-town-fc-jerseys/1005833 "2024-08-30T00:03:26Z")
Is their sponsor the Ministry of Maths? Also, what’s their … term of endearment? (I know European soccer doesn’t have “nicknames” in the sense of the Chicago Cubs or Philadelphia Flyers, but they have these terms of e… --- ## [Cultural impact of fifty years of pencil-and-paper roleplaying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-impact-of-fifty-years-of-pencil-and-paper-roleplaying/1006371)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-impact-of-fifty-years-of-pencil-and-paper-roleplaying/1006371 "2024-08-28T21:50:24Z")
It’s been fifty years since the release of Dungeons & Dragons. I listened to an interesting piece on NPR this morning talking about it’s cultural impact. It brought back a lot of memories. I was too young to play when D&… --- ## [Will you pay any attention to the paralympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-pay-any-attention-to-the-paralympics/1005274)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-pay-any-attention-to-the-paralympics/1005274 "2024-08-28T01:37:11Z")
In the Olympics thread, a poster commented: How do the rest of you feel? I’m not a big fan of watching much sport at all, but I have never had any interest in watching the paralympics. Just curious how broad the inte… --- ## [SDMB NFL Pick 'em and Survival Leagues 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2023/989478)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2023/989478 "2024-08-27T20:12:28Z")
Sorry, I’m late getting the ball rolling on this. Most of the OP will be a repeat from last year’s thread. I think this is actually our 19th year doing these. Those of you who played last year should have an invite in y… --- ## [I need a new sudoku game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-sudoku-game/1006280)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-sudoku-game/1006280 "2024-08-27T11:21:39Z")
I just upgraded my phone. And my old sudoku game doesn’t work any more. So I’m looking for a new one. I want: A simple interface Moderately hard puzzles A way to mark a cell as possible (it impossible) for a number, a… --- ## [NFL rules on two players on same team with same uniform number](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-on-two-players-on-same-team-with-same-uniform-number/1005895)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-on-two-players-on-same-team-with-same-uniform-number/1005895 "2024-08-26T16:01:06Z")
The 49ers currently have two players wearing number 5, quarterback Joshua Dobbs and punter Pressley Harvin. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. Is this something that is only allowed during preseason? Or is it alwa… --- ## [3,000m record broken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-000m-record-broken/1006213)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-000m-record-broken/1006213 "2024-08-25T20:50:24Z")
…by Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 7:17.55, taking 3.12 sec off the previous record of 7:20.67. This was the last remaining record held by Daniel Komen, dating back to 1996. --- ## [Magicraft - Anyone playing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magicraft-anyone-playing-this/1005251)
**Author:** [@vislor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vislor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magicraft-anyone-playing-this/1005251 "2024-08-21T18:10:30Z")
I don’t remember how I found it, I think I was on a bullet hell kick from Vampire Survivors, Gallowspire Survivors, Yet Another Zombie Survivors, Tiny Rogs, or Hells of Torment. HOLY COW does this game work for me. The… --- ## [Peak Ages in different sports; what's the lowest? Highest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peak-ages-in-different-sports-whats-the-lowest-highest/1005079)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peak-ages-in-different-sports-whats-the-lowest-highest/1005079 "2024-08-21T12:00:41Z")
I noted in the Olympics thread that Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh won the gold in the 400 metre medley by a ludicrous margin. She is considered a prohibitive favorite to win another medal or two. McIntosh isn’t even… --- ## [Pilfer - another word game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilfer-another-word-game/1005860)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilfer-another-word-game/1005860 "2024-08-18T10:52:25Z")
Can’t find this posted before… Another online word finding game --- ## [Are there any good mobile games for your phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-mobile-games-for-your-phone/1005073)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-mobile-games-for-your-phone/1005073 "2024-08-15T23:33:53Z")
For the most part phone games suck. They are either repetitive, pay to win or so full of ads that they are unplayable. So what are your recommendations? I don’t mind buying a game if it’s worth it but I don’t want a pay… --- ## [Aerodynamics of Javelin (Olympics related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aerodynamics-of-javelin-olympics-related/1005659)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aerodynamics-of-javelin-olympics-related/1005659 "2024-08-14T20:17:06Z")
My rare posts in this section of SMDB usually reflect my deep ignorance of sport in general, so please be forgiving. I don’t usually watch sport, but with the Olympics are on every TV worldwide. I was idly watching the… --- ## [Help This American Get The Most From The 2024-2025 England Football Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-this-american-get-the-most-from-the-2024-2025-england-football-season/1005125)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-this-american-get-the-most-from-the-2024-2025-england-football-season/1005125 "2024-08-14T06:08:25Z")
OK, so I’ve adopted Ipswich Town (root for the underdogs, and all that, like we Americans do) for the EPL. How can I watch EPL games legally in the US? Is there an app I can subscribe to? Failing that, how can I watch th… --- ## [What online game am I thinking of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-online-game-am-i-thinking-of/1005617)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-online-game-am-i-thinking-of/1005617 "2024-08-12T15:28:52Z")
I just had a memory of an online game I played years ago but cannot remember the name or full details. Here is is what I do remember: It was a bunch of little pictures of things and you can combine them to make other th… --- ## [Alleged poisoning at chess tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alleged-poisoning-at-chess-tournament/1005424)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alleged-poisoning-at-chess-tournament/1005424 "2024-08-12T05:47:21Z")
There’s the drive to win, and then there’s an unhealthy competitive streak. I think she should get more time, personally. (Where do I find these weird stories?) --- ## [The last video game magazine in print game informer has been shut down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208 "2024-08-11T13:59:57Z")
Just got this in the e-mail : After 33 thrilling years of bringing, you the latest news, reviews, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Game Inform… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football DYNASTY League: Year 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-15/988186)
**Author:** [@Jules\_Andre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jules_Andre)\ **Replies:** 550\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-15/988186 "2024-08-11T09:06:19Z")
Welcome to year 15, where everything stinks and nothing makes sense. This will be a shorter starting thread, but there is one major proposal to go over. League datesPreseason begins: Thursday, Aug. 3rd (Hall of Fame gam… --- ## [Cross fit champion dies in Fort Worth race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-fit-champion-dies-in-fort-worth-race/1005443)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-fit-champion-dies-in-fort-worth-race/1005443 "2024-08-09T17:58:40Z")
Tragic news. Don’t these events have boats in the water monitoring the swimmers? Even worse, they had to find the body later? They didn’t see him floating immediately? WTH? --- ## [Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-statue-stolen-from-kansas-park/996724)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackie-robinson-statue-stolen-from-kansas-park/996724 "2024-08-06T01:17:46Z")
Some people don’t have any respect for history. A statue this unique will be easy to identify. There’s a different statue at Dodger stadium. https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/jackie-robinson-statue-stolen-kansas-… --- ## [What happened to Faro?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-faro/1005191)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-faro/1005191 "2024-08-05T16:32:18Z")
I enjoy watching westerns, and often there is a card game in the saloon. It’s usually poker, but sometimes it’s a game of faro. All I know about faro is that it was popular in the old west, and that it was easy fairly e… --- ## [Any good websites for news of video game releases?/ reviews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-websites-for-news-of-video-game-releases-reviews/1005240)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-websites-for-news-of-video-game-releases-reviews/1005240 "2024-08-05T00:32:08Z")
Now that Game Informer is gone? --- ## [Elden Ring - my thoughts and questions while I play this game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elden-ring-my-thoughts-and-questions-while-i-play-this-game/977759)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elden-ring-my-thoughts-and-questions-while-i-play-this-game/977759 "2024-08-03T05:02:12Z")
I loved Breath of the Wild. There is just no contest to me that it is the greatest game of all time. Naturally, I have seen a lot about Elden Ring over the past 10 months and so today, I started my journey into the Lands… --- ## [MLB-July 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2024/1003558)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2024/1003558 "2024-08-02T02:20:42Z")
Is it time to call the Craig Counsell experiment in Chicago a failure? Yes, the Cubs have had a lot of injuries but this team has too much talent to be a last place team. --- ## [So I’m in Paris for the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-m-in-paris-for-the-olympics/1005108)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-m-in-paris-for-the-olympics/1005108 "2024-08-01T16:24:37Z")
As a spectator, not an athlete, that is. Arrived this morning by train with the SO. City’s ot and chock full of people. Got good tickets, including the men’s 100 metres final. Let’s hope we make it back without bringing … --- ## [Recommend a game like Myst, the 2024 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-game-like-myst-the-2024-thread/999515)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-game-like-myst-the-2024-thread/999515 "2024-08-01T11:01:52Z")
This has been done here three times before by my count, in 2002, 2006, and 2008. Since it’s been over 15 years, can we do it again? Myst and Riven were the only video games I ever really liked, for all the usual reasons… --- ## [Does Albot (Words with Friends) cheat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075 "2024-07-31T20:42:43Z")
I’ve been playing Word with Friends on Facebook games for a while both against friends and their “robot” Albot. If I play ESQ, I’m told it’s not a valid word. However, Albot is allowed to play it. Has anyone else seen t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=25)