# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=257 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 258 --- ## [Question for non-Americans - Sports teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-sports-teams/684595)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2014, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-sports-teams/684595 "2014-03-30T22:16:33Z")
In the olympics a common chant for the US team is U-S-A, U-S-A. What national chants do other countries use? In sports in the US teams are normally given names Yankees, Giants, Bears, Bruins, etc… but it seems in other… --- ## [Free Dead Space (PC Game) from EA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-dead-space-pc-game-from-ea/684721)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-dead-space-pc-game-from-ea/684721 "2014-03-29T22:41:17Z")
Electronic Arts is offering the original Dead Space for free as part of their On The House promotion where they plan to give away games on a (semi-regular?) basis. Offer is good until May 8th but the game is yours perma… --- ## [Why do IndyCar/CART drivers fail in F1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-indycar-cart-drivers-fail-in-f1/681170)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-indycar-cart-drivers-fail-in-f1/681170 "2014-03-29T09:54:14Z")
A follow on from this thread. Why do so few IndyCar racers have so little success in F1. F1 is the pinnacle of motorsports. However all F1 drivers come from lower series, such F3, A1 etc. The same should be the case with… --- ## [How hard is it to learn a new position in the NFL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-learn-a-new-position-in-the-nfl/684189)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-learn-a-new-position-in-the-nfl/684189 "2014-03-29T05:03:53Z")
Say I’m a football player named “Jim Jebow.” I’ve made a name as a college QB, but not much success in the pros. Some are suggesting that I should change my position, perhaps to fullback. Is this feasible, and if so, how… --- ## [Worst US major sports franchise, recent decades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-us-major-sports-franchise-recent-decades/684049)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-us-major-sports-franchise-recent-decades/684049 "2014-03-29T04:20:58Z")
I was idly wondering what franchise in the major US sports leagues (NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL) was the least successful, recently. Obviously, “recently” and “least successful” are both poorly defined in that context. So… what’… --- ## [Facebook buys Oculus. Huh??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-buys-oculus-huh/684555)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-buys-oculus-huh/684555 "2014-03-28T22:19:25Z")
How bizarre is this? Would anyone have predicted this acquisition? Wonder what they plan on doing with it? --- ## [IS There a Bigger Timewaster on the Internet than Sporcle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-bigger-timewaster-on-the-internet-than-sporcle/684777)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-bigger-timewaster-on-the-internet-than-sporcle/684777 "2014-03-28T18:11:50Z")
If there is I don’t need to know. That site is too addictive , I don’t need another one. --- ## [Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze/683261)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze/683261 "2014-03-28T16:07:50Z")
Is anyone playing this game? It’s a very hard, yet enjoyable game. The graphics are great, the music is wonderful, and it’s very challenging. --- ## [Hacking in Video Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hacking-in-video-games/684605)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hacking-in-video-games/684605 "2014-03-28T15:49:30Z")
Cracked had a Photoshop contest about video games and one of them referenced how hacking works in video games (Entry #14 found here). I know I have played at least two of the games he was referencing (specifically the mi… --- ## [Jeopardistas: What do you think of Arthur Chu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardistas-what-do-you-think-of-arthur-chu/680441)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardistas-what-do-you-think-of-arthur-chu/680441 "2014-03-28T14:03:21Z")
Well apparently this guy, Arthur Chu, has been using game theory to win Jeopardy. Deatails here. The basics are these, he hunts for the Daily Double, starting at the bottom of categories and jumping around. I doubt ma… --- ## [Favorite Rec room games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-rec-room-games/684747)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-rec-room-games/684747 "2014-03-28T09:02:34Z")
What is everyone’s favorite games they play in places like rec rooms, basements, or perhaps in some bars and pubs? Table tennis (ping pong) Foosball Billiards (also pool and snooker) Air hockey Dome hockey … --- ## [boxing \[moving up a weight class\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-moving-up-a-weight-class/684320)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-moving-up-a-weight-class/684320 "2014-03-27T21:27:37Z")
Hi Guys, I was watching boxing and the commentator said that a fighter was moving up to a higher weight class. How do they do that ? I can’t believe they train less, so, do they train differently or do it with diet ? --- ## [Hasbro's Monopoly House Rules Debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hasbros-monopoly-house-rules-debate/684659)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hasbros-monopoly-house-rules-debate/684659 "2014-03-27T13:09:03Z")
Hasbro, owner of the Monopoly game, has decided to create an edition of its game that will include one house rule, which will be chosen through debate on its Facebook page from a group of ten proposed rules. Specificall… --- ## [I don't even watch football but I'm all pumped up!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-even-watch-football-but-im-all-pumped-up/684663)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-even-watch-football-but-im-all-pumped-up/684663 "2014-03-27T03:05:23Z")
for those who don’t understand why the low number of goals is a good thing. --- ## [Weird DIablo 2 class things - Necro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-diablo-2-class-things-necro/455907)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-diablo-2-class-things-necro/455907 "2014-03-26T22:47:05Z")
I was thinking about making a new Necro. A meleeNecro. Go Bone Armor all the way with all the trimmings (synergies). Use curse to increase damage and socketed heavy armor. Things like bone wall and prison will be handy,… --- ## [Where does regular sport end and endurance sport start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-regular-sport-end-and-endurance-sport-start/684561)
**Author:** [@BrokenBriton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrokenBriton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-regular-sport-end-and-endurance-sport-start/684561 "2014-03-26T16:46:20Z")
Soccer isn’t considered an endurance sport and that’s a 90 minute exercise, albeit with a 15 minute break and plenty of small breaks. I don’t think Sprint Triathlon is quite there either (about 90 mins depending on who … --- ## [On a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high) how much do you like basketball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-of-1-low-to-10-high-how-much-do-you-like-basketball/684006)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-of-1-low-to-10-high-how-much-do-you-like-basketball/684006 "2014-03-26T15:30:29Z")
Anonymous poll on the way. --- ## [Hitman: Absolution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hitman-absolution/642088)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hitman-absolution/642088 "2014-03-26T04:09:15Z")
So, has anyone tried Hitman: Absolution? How does it compare to the previous games? --- ## [Titanfall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanfall/682285)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanfall/682285 "2014-03-26T00:13:33Z")
Some of the guys from Infinity Ward (who created the first Call of Duty:Modern Warfare) started their own company called Respawn Entertainment and are about to release their first FPS - about 11 March IIRC. A good look … --- ## [Free DLC for CKII and EUIV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-dlc-for-ckii-and-euiv/676860)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-dlc-for-ckii-and-euiv/676860 "2014-03-26T00:02:32Z")
In the spirit of the season, Paradox have released free DLC “Songs of Yuletide” for both Crusader Kings II and Europa Universalis IV. You’ll have to install them via the Steam store, but they are 100% free of charge. --- ## [CivClicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civclicker/684347)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civclicker/684347 "2014-03-25T23:36:38Z")
Civ-type game where you click a lot. Too much. Fun for a while, though. http://dhmholley.co.uk/civclicker.html --- ## [Was Tiger so dominant because he was secretly porkin skanks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-tiger-so-dominant-because-he-was-secretly-porkin-skanks/684384)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-tiger-so-dominant-because-he-was-secretly-porkin-skanks/684384 "2014-03-25T21:24:13Z")
Why else did he lose his unrivaled mental advantage over everyone else? He felt invincible because he had his trophy wife and a harem of skanks to pork whenever he wanted. --- ## [Diablo 3, patch 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-patch-2-0/682264)
**Author:** [@Rucksinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rucksinator)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-patch-2-0/682264 "2014-03-24T20:22:13Z")
So, the new patch is out, and according to the patch notes, there are a ton of changes. First we need to make a community. Maybe even a clan. So, who’s going to be playing? What do you think of making a SDMB clan? (… --- ## [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-discussion/683916)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-discussion/683916 "2014-03-24T17:23:31Z")
I’m flabbergasted that there isn’t a thread for FFXIV players yet. The WoW thread is long-running and fairly well-populated, but nobody here plays in Eorzea?! I started about a month ago and just started a paid subscrip… --- ## [Hill Climb Racing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hill-climb-racing/684441)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hill-climb-racing/684441 "2014-03-24T15:37:51Z")
Saw a thread for the addictive game “2048”, so I figured this was warranted… Hill Climb Racing (by Fingersoft) sat idle on my Windows phone for weeks; I had tried it a few times, but thought it was pointless and poorly … --- ## [Players who shine in the pros but were mediocre in college](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/players-who-shine-in-the-pros-but-were-mediocre-in-college/684368)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/players-who-shine-in-the-pros-but-were-mediocre-in-college/684368 "2014-03-24T15:19:17Z")
A lot of the time a star pro player is obvious all they way though his athletic career, but in some cases you have players who were not standouts until they reached the pros. The pros are normally a big level jump over c… --- ## [Pinewood Derby Tips & Tricks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinewood-derby-tips-tricks/678928)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinewood-derby-tips-tricks/678928 "2014-03-24T14:52:04Z")
Who has experience building fast PWD cars? I just finished building some cars for my boys but I’m wondering what go-fast tips might be out there besides the usual. I know the basics: Get the weight up to 5 oz, put most… --- ## [Elemental : Fallen Enchantress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elemental-fallen-enchantress/611310)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elemental-fallen-enchantress/611310 "2014-03-23T03:41:45Z")
So, Elemental : War of Magic (War /for/ Magic? Not sure.) came out a while back, as a spiritual successor to Master of Magic, one of my favorite games of all time. And it… kinda sucked. I played with it for a while, but … --- ## [Football relegation question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-relegation-question/684303)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-relegation-question/684303 "2014-03-23T02:14:16Z")
In England, if a Premier league team is sent to a lower league, do the players get paid the same? Or do their contracts get cut back to a lower amount? ( I assume the pay stays the same) Also do ticket prices go down… --- ## [Backgammon Rules: What Do You Say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backgammon-rules-what-do-you-say/684124)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backgammon-rules-what-do-you-say/684124 "2014-03-22T15:51:23Z")
This question concerns “bearing off”. I was taught you MUST bear off, if you can. If not, you MUST move a man (or, men) down. Each die is considered separately for purposes of bearing off. In other words, a roll of 4… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=256) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=258)