# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=286 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 287 --- ## [Is fly fishing hard to learn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fly-fishing-hard-to-learn/666824)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fly-fishing-hard-to-learn/666824 "2013-08-23T05:35:16Z")
I’m going to take a class in fly fishing in a couple of weeks. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try. Is it hard to learn? I predict I’ll either be bored out of my mind in half an hour or instantly hooked and planni… --- ## [Sports fan demographics in multi-team markets like NY, Chicago, LA, SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-fan-demographics-in-multi-team-markets-like-ny-chicago-la-sf/666589)
**Author:** [@iwakura43](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iwakura43)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-fan-demographics-in-multi-team-markets-like-ny-chicago-la-sf/666589 "2013-08-22T20:31:45Z")
A lot of larger metro areas have two teams playing one sport. We can all think of obvious examples. Sometimes the teams serve different geographies (Dodgers vs Angels), sometimes there seems to be a white collar/blue col… --- ## [GeoGuessr display problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geoguessr-display-problem/666843)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geoguessr-display-problem/666843 "2013-08-22T01:25:50Z")
Mrs. Cretin has been addicted to GG for about 6 weeks, and during the past few days she’s been encountering a display glitch that she’d never seen before. The problem occurs after she’s been playing a while and has alre… --- ## [NFL Team Analysis and Prediction Thread 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-team-analysis-and-prediction-thread-2013/665031)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-team-analysis-and-prediction-thread-2013/665031 "2013-08-21T12:18:55Z")
I know camps have only been going a week or two, but dammit, I’m ready to get on with it! Let’s break out the optimism machine and see what’s what. I’ll go first. The Carolina Panthers (sigh.) 2012: 7 - 9 (won 5 of las… --- ## [Your involvement in participation sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-involvement-in-participation-sports/666349)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-involvement-in-participation-sports/666349 "2013-08-21T04:12:24Z")
I’m just curious to get an idea about how involved people have been in certain sports during their lives, and at what level(s). Multiple choice-poll to follow soon. Please check ALL that apply for you, and feel free to e… --- ## [IMO The Top 10 NBA Players Since 1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imo-the-top-10-nba-players-since-1980/666741)
**Author:** [@Jack\_V](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_V)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imo-the-top-10-nba-players-since-1980/666741 "2013-08-20T22:00:40Z")
This list is based on the NBA since 1980; the year the 3 point line was introduced and Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had their rookie seasons. Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Larry Bird Tim Duncan Shaquille O’… --- ## [FIFA World Cup host country results - shenanigans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-host-country-results-shenanigans/666610)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-host-country-results-shenanigans/666610 "2013-08-20T12:56:12Z")
Looking at the FIFA World Cup soccer/football results, it is striking to me how well host countries have performed - in a tournament with 13-32 entrants: The host country has made it to the top four 12 out of 19 times T… --- ## [Why Use A Skate Hook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-use-a-skate-hook/666505)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-use-a-skate-hook/666505 "2013-08-20T04:50:28Z")
On this week’s “Rizzoli and Isles,” the murder weapon was a skate hook. Having never heard of it, as I never played hockey, I looked it up online, but couldn’t find much beyond sites selling them. I have some questions.… --- ## [Crusader Kings II Co-op Game Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-co-op-game-thread/659915)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-co-op-game-thread/659915 "2013-08-20T02:32:07Z")
With so much interest in Crusader Kings II around here lately, I thought we might start up a cooperative game, as we’ve done successfully around here in the past with Medieval II: Total War. Here’s how it works: we all … --- ## [SDMB Ghostbusters: Part Two, The Flatbush Avenue Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ghostbusters-part-two-the-flatbush-avenue-ghost/663389)
**Author:** [@Phnord\_Prephect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phnord_Prephect)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ghostbusters-part-two-the-flatbush-avenue-ghost/663389 "2013-08-20T00:01:05Z")
This is the In-character Only thread for the SDMB Ghostbusters campaign. Visitors should make comments in the Out-Of-Character thread HERE. The previous adventure can be found HERE. If you would like to join us playin… --- ## [Marco! Polo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-polo/665987)
**Author:** [@Werekoala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Werekoala)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-polo/665987 "2013-08-19T23:20:26Z")
Was just sitting out on my patio of my apartment which overlooks the swimming pool when I heard the ages-old cry of “Marco! Polo!” - as sure a sign of youth and summer as any. Does anyone know how/when/why the name of a … --- ## [Bud Selig's long game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bud-seligs-long-game/666653)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bud-seligs-long-game/666653 "2013-08-19T23:10:23Z")
I just can’t get used to the fact that the Houston Astros are now an American League club. It just seems so wrong. And it seems wrong that the leagues ave odd numbers of miners now. It occurred to me that the last 15-20… --- ## [How'd You Draft? (Post your round-by-round picks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howd-you-draft-post-your-round-by-round-picks/666660)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howd-you-draft-post-your-round-by-round-picks/666660 "2013-08-19T21:07:30Z")
I’m hoping that with the wisdom in crowds, we can also get some solid tips on who to pick up in free agency to cover our bungles. Or coo over a perfect draft. I’ll go first. 13-team league (I know…), 12th in line, snake… --- ## [Mirror's Edge free copy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-free-copy/666418)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-free-copy/666418 "2013-08-19T16:18:37Z")
Anyone want? Whoever replies first can have it (unless it’s a new person who registered solely to mooch the key off a message board–you must have over 20 posts to get it). --- ## [Who is on your Mount Rushmore of Baseball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-on-your-mount-rushmore-of-baseball/666247)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-on-your-mount-rushmore-of-baseball/666247 "2013-08-19T05:40:04Z")
You are commissioned to develop a Mount Rushmore-style tribute to baseball. Which four faces will grace your mountainside? These may not necessarily be the best players, the players with the best stats, or even players … --- ## [MLB rules question (scoring on a force)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-rules-question-scoring-on-a-force/666574)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-rules-question-scoring-on-a-force/666574 "2013-08-19T04:46:12Z")
Came up in a softball game today. 1 out, here’s the order of events: Force out at second; Runner touches plate; Force at first. I thought because they were both force outs, it would be no run scored. But I heard othe… --- ## [Baseball question, time outs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-time-outs/666286)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-time-outs/666286 "2013-08-18T22:55:59Z")
I’m watching the Dodgers game right now and the pitcher gets hit in the groin area by a ball from the batter. I know baseball is not really timed, but how long do they get to stop game time? They let him wait for a bit… --- ## [Heard in the Seahawks locker room at half time today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heard-in-the-seahawks-locker-room-at-half-time-today/666536)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heard-in-the-seahawks-locker-room-at-half-time-today/666536 "2013-08-18T05:33:07Z")
Pete Carroll: "So, who hasn’t scored yet today? No one raised their hand. :smiley: --- ## [Dumbest "Sports"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-sports/665196)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-sports/665196 "2013-08-18T04:28:57Z")
I question why any sane person would choose to “compete” in these “sports”. Most of them offer a very significant chance of serious injury or death…but people indulge in them, anyway. So I thought of a few: -Extreme “Fr… --- ## [Telling me I am a noob, people always kick me from the game in CS GO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-me-i-am-a-noob-people-always-kick-me-from-the-game-in-cs-go/666522)
**Author:** [@SC2Maar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SC2Maar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-me-i-am-a-noob-people-always-kick-me-from-the-game-in-cs-go/666522 "2013-08-18T00:13:22Z")
I am not a very good player. I accept that. The worse thing is that people never let me finish a game. I’m trying to improve but it seems like I can’t make any progress. --- ## [Baseball question- Force out after catching fly ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-force-out-after-catching-fly-ball/666477)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-force-out-after-catching-fly-ball/666477 "2013-08-17T22:23:34Z")
Ok, so my dad was watching the Yankees vs Red Sox game last night (8/16) and Boston had a man on first & second with one out. The batter hits a slow line drive between second & third and A-Rod manages to catch it for an … --- ## [Charlie Manuel--class manager fired. He could manage my team anytime.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-manuel-class-manager-fired-he-could-manage-my-team-anytime/666460)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-manuel-class-manager-fired-he-could-manage-my-team-anytime/666460 "2013-08-17T21:52:01Z")
Charlie Manuel, the Philadelphia Phillies manager since 2005, was “fired” today. Here’s a rather decently written ESPN writer commenting on it. You just let go the best manager you have had the last 10-20 years. Cleve… --- ## [Question about English football promotion/relegation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-english-football-promotion-relegation/666496)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-english-football-promotion-relegation/666496 "2013-08-17T21:14:01Z")
Question from an ignorant American… so imagine a team that is in the 4th or 5th level of English Football, and through some flukish turn of events (bought by an eccentric super-rich guy who randomly hires an unknown coac… --- ## [The Mole (SDMB game and idea)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mole-sdmb-game-and-idea/666427)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mole-sdmb-game-and-idea/666427 "2013-08-17T20:03:55Z")
So I was just sitting here thinking about games and suddenly was hit by–what I think is–a good idea for a game on here. It would be similar to Mafia a bit, in some ways, and would be based on the game show The Mole. Fo… --- ## [Personality Jeopardy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personality-jeopardy/666416)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personality-jeopardy/666416 "2013-08-17T16:27:56Z")
He is a minority owner of Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC, a member of the WWE Hall Of Fame, a press photographer for U.S. National Team soccer games, produced documentaries for Reason.tv, and sits on the b… --- ## [Who will beat The Tide this year? SI says Stanford](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-beat-the-tide-this-year-si-says-stanford/666156)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-beat-the-tide-this-year-si-says-stanford/666156 "2013-08-17T01:02:54Z")
Stanford? I can actually see the case for Texas A&M, if their offense can jump past Bama’s Big-D, but seriously? Stanford? :rolleyes: Was a fun read, at least. Personally, I think Ohio State has a better chance. Even … --- ## [Ping-Pong/Table Tennis Rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ping-pong-table-tennis-rules-question/666157)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ping-pong-table-tennis-rules-question/666157 "2013-08-16T20:20:35Z")
I play ping-pong pretty regularly and one of my regular opponents has started attacking the ball before it bounces on his side of the net. I maintain that this is illegal, and he insists that it isn’t. The rules I have… --- ## [Overrated! Underrated!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-underrated/666162)
**Author:** [@I\_Made\_French\_Toast\_For\_You](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Made_French_Toast_For_You)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-underrated/666162 "2013-08-16T16:42:03Z")
Here’s the idea: 1) The first poster names something, anything, that could be labeled “overrated” or “underrated” by someone else. 2) The next poster responds with “Overrated!” or “Underrated!”, gives their reasoning as … --- ## [MLB. Strike three ana swing ana miss.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-strike-three-ana-swing-ana-miss/666271)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-strike-three-ana-swing-ana-miss/666271 "2013-08-16T08:18:16Z")
Why does the catcher have to catch the ball to record the out? Why does he need to tag the batter or throw to first base if he doesn’t catch it? What is the reasoning there? Thanks baseball fanatics. --- ## [NFL's new bag policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-bag-policy/666332)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-bag-policy/666332 "2013-08-15T19:17:45Z")
Was there a thread on this? I tried searching and couldn’t find one. Anyway, I got an email from the Chicago Bears today containing an add from one of the items in their Official Bears Store ™. The Bears Transformers … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=285) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=287)