# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=287 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 288 --- ## [PEDS and Pete Rose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peds-and-pete-rose/664515)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peds-and-pete-rose/664515 "2013-08-15T18:07:47Z")
Ballplayers who use PEDS undeniably affect the outcome of ballgames. I’m not seeing anyone arguing against punishing them, and trying to keep our national pastime free from performance enhancing drugs. I got to thinking … --- ## [Skyrim: The Paarthurnax Dilemma (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-the-paarthurnax-dilemma-open-spoilers/665439)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-the-paarthurnax-dilemma-open-spoilers/665439 "2013-08-15T15:24:14Z")
Mouseover space for open spoilers in the main quest. I know we’ve an extensive thread on Skyrim, but I want to get opinions on a specific moral part of it rather than a broad over view of the game itself. After a certa… --- ## [Is there any interest in a money fantasy football league?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-interest-in-a-money-fantasy-football-league/666104)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-interest-in-a-money-fantasy-football-league/666104 "2013-08-15T15:21:38Z")
I’ve been waiting on this thread because I was discussing an idea someone had for a money league and I was going to let him propose it, but it looks like he’s too busy this year to get around to it. So you know me by no… --- ## [Recommendations for very casual game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-very-casual-game/666140)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-very-casual-game/666140 "2013-08-15T15:02:19Z")
I need a new game. Normally, I play all-engrossing BIG games. Bioshock, Fallout, Civ, etc. This is NOT what I’m looking for. What I’m looking for is what I consider an in-between timewaster game. Throughout the day, I … --- ## [Who Ya Gonna Call? Straight Dopers! (RPG Recruitment Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ya-gonna-call-straight-dopers-rpg-recruitment-thread/660464)
**Author:** [@Phnord\_Prephect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phnord_Prephect)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ya-gonna-call-straight-dopers-rpg-recruitment-thread/660464 "2013-08-15T14:29:49Z")
Ghostbusters: A Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game (1986) If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Straight Dopers! Soooooo, all the D&D threads that have been flying around lately have… --- ## [Does being baseball catcher always beat up joints?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-being-baseball-catcher-always-beat-up-joints/666273)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-being-baseball-catcher-always-beat-up-joints/666273 "2013-08-15T03:46:55Z")
The few people I have known who were HS or college baseball catchers have hip, knee, ankle joint and muscle/tendon injuries due to (they say) being catchers and the kneeling position they had to assume most of the time. … --- ## [Russia's 2014 Winter Olympics faces calls for boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russias-2014-winter-olympics-faces-calls-for-boycott/665860)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russias-2014-winter-olympics-faces-calls-for-boycott/665860 "2013-08-14T22:47:41Z")
…over its recently passed anti-gay laws. CNN gives the gist of a vague at best law that has Olympians and human rights activists alike scratching their chins over its application; A 320,000 signature petition protest… --- ## [Knights, knaves and vampires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knights-knaves-and-vampires/666241)
**Author:** [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knights-knaves-and-vampires/666241 "2013-08-14T21:00:40Z")
In the land of Transylvania there are knights, knaves and vampires, all of whom are physically indistinguishable to non-natives. The only difference between them is that knights are upright and honourable, knaves are bla… --- ## [Speak to Me Only in Really Stupid Movie Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-really-stupid-movie-quotes/663848)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Engineer_Dude)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-really-stupid-movie-quotes/663848 "2013-08-14T20:00:31Z")
The Fucking Catalina Wine Mixer! --- ## [Cliches (or, I have half a mind to make this a game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-or-i-have-half-a-mind-to-make-this-a-game/664121)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-or-i-have-half-a-mind-to-make-this-a-game/664121 "2013-08-14T15:25:27Z")
Not much to this one…just try to incorporate a cliche in every post. That’s the name of the game. I’m not talking through my hat, so don’t call me all wet. If you’ll just sit tight, you’ll see I’m not talking about appl… --- ## [Softball League Website Needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/softball-league-website-needed/666125)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/softball-league-website-needed/666125 "2013-08-14T10:11:12Z")
I need a simple template and/or advice for some to turn to for help in developing a very simple website. The site doesn’t need to do much: record standings, scores, schedules, post phototos, etc. We currently use eTeam… --- ## [Monaco: What's yours is mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monaco-whats-yours-is-mine/657487)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monaco-whats-yours-is-mine/657487 "2013-08-14T06:57:47Z")
Is anyone else playing or thinking of playing this? It’s a top down multi-class thief/heist game with retro graphics. Think Hotline Miami but stealthy and funny instead of psychotwitch. It’s the best 15 bucks you can spe… --- ## [Empty Center Field???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empty-center-field/665211)
**Author:** [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empty-center-field/665211 "2013-08-14T05:33:21Z")
A few nights ago, the Bad-News Angels were busy blowing another big lead (what’s it, 5 in a row now?), and the sad-sack closer had let them tie the game 11-11 from a four run lead. There were 2 on base - could have been … --- ## [Dungeons and Dragons Online Static Group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-online-static-group/666153)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeons-and-dragons-online-static-group/666153 "2013-08-14T01:15:16Z")
So, I was thinking we could make a SDMB Static Group. A quest in DDO normally allows 6 players; Raids allow 12. If we get 6 players interested in the group, we could run pretty much all the content in the game; it is mor… --- ## [Newsflash: NFL rules guys getting boring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsflash-nfl-rules-guys-getting-boring/666148)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsflash-nfl-rules-guys-getting-boring/666148 "2013-08-13T19:04:22Z")
So now, no obnoxious facemasks unless medically necessary. Now first of all: damn! I was so hoping someone would put together a wicked jack-o-lantern grin or something reminiscent of a great white shark’s smile. And s… --- ## [Chivalry: Medieval Warfare sells over a million, Updated to allow customization.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chivalry-medieval-warfare-sells-over-a-million-updated-to-allow-customization/666080)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chivalry-medieval-warfare-sells-over-a-million-updated-to-allow-customization/666080 "2013-08-13T14:08:33Z")
Argh! Totally messed up the title! (how do I report my own thread?) Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Update is now live! Character Customization now possible :slight\_smile: The game has sold over a million copies in 9 mo… --- ## [Topps Chewing Gum and The Topps Company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topps-chewing-gum-and-the-topps-company/666082)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topps-chewing-gum-and-the-topps-company/666082 "2013-08-13T00:33:34Z")
In the late 80’s, Topps renamed itself from Topps Chewing Gum to The Topps Company. The football cards of 1988 reflected this renaming, while it took until 1989 for baseball cards to reflect that same renaming. Why is th… --- ## [Fantasy Football Dynasty Advice Sought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-dynasty-advice-sought/666046)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-dynasty-advice-sought/666046 "2013-08-12T22:31:11Z")
It is pretty straight forward, I can keep two, and it will cost me a 4th and a 5th round draft pick. I don’t know where I will be drafting yet. Te players under consideration are Alfred Morris, Cam Newton, and Demaryius … --- ## [What is the real story about Half-life 2: Episode Three?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-real-story-about-half-life-2-episode-three/665631)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-real-story-about-half-life-2-episode-three/665631 "2013-08-12T14:50:25Z")
I’m playing Episode One and Two for the first time, having replayed Half-Life 2 on my newer computer. Anyway, did we ever get an answer why Valve, apparently, stopped working on Episode Three? I mean, they have not rele… --- ## [Why Do We Have a (Golf) PGA and USGA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-have-a-golf-pga-and-usga/665768)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-have-a-golf-pga-and-usga/665768 "2013-08-12T05:28:38Z")
Or maybe a better question is - why don’t they merge? I am a golfer but I still wonder (especially at this time year) why we don’t have one organization under the umbrella of “Promote and Manage Golf”. I realize the US… --- ## [Mario Kart Wii--Share Your Friend Codes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-kart-wii-share-your-friend-codes/479726)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-kart-wii-share-your-friend-codes/479726 "2013-08-12T02:12:12Z")
So the recent Blue Shell thread got me thinking: why don’t we get some online SDMB action rocking here? As perhaps the one Wii game with a stellar online interface, it’d almost be a shame not to. Plus it seems quite a fe… --- ## [LLWS teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/llws-teams/665673)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/llws-teams/665673 "2013-08-11T22:21:05Z")
Regional tourneys for the Little League World Series are winding down and 2 questions occurred to me: 1)Is there a rule that batters can’t look at/say anything to the ump? I’ve never seen a batter make eye contact with … --- ## [Baseball rule clarification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rule-clarification/665888)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rule-clarification/665888 "2013-08-11T22:18:24Z")
Runners on first and third, one out. The hitter bounces into a double play. The runner crosses the plate before the second (third) out is made; this run does not count (is this correct?). Now, same situation. The guy on… --- ## [Vault-Tec and The Sims 3 presents: Vault 69](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vault-tec-and-the-sims-3-presents-vault-69/663683)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vault-tec-and-the-sims-3-presents-vault-69/663683 "2013-08-11T21:30:46Z")
Ever wondered what would happen if the world of The Sims 3 and Fallout collided? Sunset Valley was not spared the destruction of the Great War, when nuclear fire rained down death on October 22nd, 2077. Fortunately for s… --- ## [DRS on Rogers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drs-on-rogers/665898)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drs-on-rogers/665898 "2013-08-11T20:53:28Z")
Can someone explain this umpiring decision? I was under the impression that umpires give you out, but not determine the method. In other words the umpire raises his finger for out. Not out by stumping or out by caught. … --- ## [Soccer question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-question/665850)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-question/665850 "2013-08-10T03:58:23Z")
I know almost nothing about soccer/football, but in advance of the upcoming comprehensive NBC coverage of English Premier League in the US I’m interested in learning more about the sport. I was watching a match (May 201… --- ## [Simple(?) PC question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-pc-question/665801)
**Author:** [@illuminati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illuminati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-pc-question/665801 "2013-08-09T21:36:53Z")
Hi I have recently got a new PC which has come installed with Windows 7. When setting up it asked for computer name I entered DAVE123 When I log onto any work system I have to enter my username. DAVE123 is always pre-… --- ## [MLB. Batters passing time between pitches.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-batters-passing-time-between-pitches/665678)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-batters-passing-time-between-pitches/665678 "2013-08-09T17:14:34Z")
Apparently the Velcro batting gloves need constant adjusting. Have you seen more creative ways batters use to pass the time between pitches? --- ## [A game of religion and relative righteousness: Quantifying the morality of the Catholic Church](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-of-religion-and-relative-righteousness-quantifying-the-morality-of-the-catholic-church/664880)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-of-religion-and-relative-righteousness-quantifying-the-morality-of-the-catholic-church/664880 "2013-08-09T09:42:28Z")
Let’s play a potentially offensive, but potentially interesting, game of moral scorekeeping. With each post, you can: \[ul\] \[li\]Using your own sense of contemporary morality, list one or more good deeds or misdeeds perf… --- ## [great games for the Nintendo Wii?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-games-for-the-nintendo-wii/664374)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-games-for-the-nintendo-wii/664374 "2013-08-09T08:23:11Z")
I know, I know, I’m a late adopter, but we \*just \*got one. So what’s good? I like the sound of the Legend of Zelda games, but I’m completely unfamiliar with them so after a squillion years and umpteen versions, I wouldn’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=286) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=288)