# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=29 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [MLB Hotstove, or the 2024 Ohtani sweepstakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hotstove-or-the-2024-ohtani-sweepstakes/992492)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 275\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hotstove-or-the-2024-ohtani-sweepstakes/992492 "2024-04-06T13:32:15Z")
The Angels are now in their 5 day exclusive negotiations with Ohtani. I don’t think anyone believes he’s staying. His agent will push for a huge salary for a unique talent. Meanwhile another Tommy John surgery might mean… --- ## [The MLB season starts tomorrow! Predictions for your team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mlb-season-starts-tomorrow-predictions-for-your-team/999467)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mlb-season-starts-tomorrow-predictions-for-your-team/999467 "2024-04-06T07:39:31Z")
I know the Dodgers and Padres have technically played already, but the regular season starts tomorrow for everyone else. After seeing your team in Spring Training, assessing the lineup and cringing over injuries, where d… --- ## [Baseball: At Bat vs. Plate Appearance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-at-bat-vs-plate-appearance/999716)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-at-bat-vs-plate-appearance/999716 "2024-04-06T01:54:06Z")
Why does Major League Baseball (MLB) feel the need to differentiate between an At-Bat vs. a Plate Appearance? Personally, I feel what counts as an At-Bat distorts the statistics whereas if they only counted Plate Appeara… --- ## [Can you spot the possible mistake in MSN MLB standings page \[it's been fixed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-spot-the-possible-mistake-in-msn-mlb-standings-page-its-been-fixed/999809)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-spot-the-possible-mistake-in-msn-mlb-standings-page-its-been-fixed/999809 "2024-04-05T21:23:48Z")
Ok there’s an I hope mistake on this page if you find it and it’s not a mistake … please explain … thanks (click on the blue letters ) https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/standings?ocid=binghp01 --- ## [A Kindly Necromancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kindly-necromancer/997665)
**Author:** [@Retzbu\_Tox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Retzbu_Tox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kindly-necromancer/997665 "2024-04-05T06:59:55Z")
The “Another Lawful Good Quandry” thread reminded me of the funny things that can happen when players who are entrenched in the alignment grid mindset find themselves in an RPG with no formal alignment rules. Last year … --- ## [Horror crash at the Basque Tour, Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Roglic involved and injured](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-crash-at-the-basque-tour-vingegaard-evenepoel-and-roglic-involved-and-injured/999823)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-crash-at-the-basque-tour-vingegaard-evenepoel-and-roglic-involved-and-injured/999823 "2024-04-04T18:43:50Z")
About an hour ago, on the 4th stage of the Basque Tour, a horrible mass crash happened in a downhill curve at the head of the peloton. I’m reporting this watching Eurosport and only have their information. The curve look… --- ## [Do you like the bleachers at Dodger Stadium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-bleachers-at-dodger-stadium/999590)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-bleachers-at-dodger-stadium/999590 "2024-04-04T00:27:55Z")
Planning a trip out west for baseball this summer. I often like sitting in the bleachers at ballparks, it’s one of the best areas in nearby Angels Stadium. Don’t quite see the vibe of bleacher seats at Dodger Stadium wa… --- ## [Grand Master--card game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-master-card-game/32209)
**Author:** [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-master-card-game/32209 "2024-04-03T21:52:12Z")
Sorry if this should go in MPSIMS, but I do have a question. Does anyone remember this card game? I don’t really have a firm grasp of what it was really about but here’s what I know. It is a card game. (Duh!) It is base… --- ## [Corruption in College Basketball - DoJ to have major presser at 12pm (EST) today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corruption-in-college-basketball-doj-to-have-major-presser-at-12pm-est-today/797345)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corruption-in-college-basketball-doj-to-have-major-presser-at-12pm-est-today/797345 "2024-04-03T16:31:17Z")
Looks like it will include Auburn University as Asst Coach Chuck Person is named. Also hearing about a “major international sportswear company” being involved as well… --- ## [How good can Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-can-tyrese-haliburton-and-the-indiana-pacers-be/995575)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-can-tyrese-haliburton-and-the-indiana-pacers-be/995575 "2024-04-02T00:09:42Z")
The Indiana Pacers have been playing some exciting basketball, and Tyrese Haliburton is one of the main reasons why. He became only the third player in NBA history to have consecutive games with 20 points and 20 assists… --- ## [Former NFL Pro Bowl Cornerback Vontae Davis found dead at 35](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-nfl-pro-bowl-cornerback-vontae-davis-found-dead-at-35/999699)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-nfl-pro-bowl-cornerback-vontae-davis-found-dead-at-35/999699 "2024-04-01T23:22:53Z")
He played his first 3 years with Miami, then played for Indianapolis for 6 years, and then played for Buffalo for his last year before retiring. Former NFL tight end Vernon Davis was his older brother. Police have sa… --- ## [MLB Parks - Drainage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-parks-drainage/999624)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-parks-drainage/999624 "2024-04-01T18:05:53Z")
When constructing MLB parks, specifically outfields, how is drainage dealt with? Are there drains under the grass? Specific soil composition? Thx. --- ## [Recommend an open-world adventure sort of game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-open-world-adventure-sort-of-game/999510)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-open-world-adventure-sort-of-game/999510 "2024-03-30T13:50:45Z")
I’ve played some Skyrim, Spider-man, and the Arkham games. Are there any similar games you’d recommend? I don’t have a super-advanced computer so things like the most recent Balder’s Gate are right out. --- ## [Poll: Justin Fields and the 2023 Bears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-justin-fields-and-the-2023-bears/987573)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 383\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-justin-fields-and-the-2023-bears/987573 "2024-03-29T21:01:13Z")
With training camp opening tomorrow, it’s a pivotal season for Bears QB Justin Fields. And, while no one expects the Bears to be serious contenders this year, it’s a key season for the team, too, because they could be on… --- ## [NFL+ for baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-for-baseball/999533)
**Author:** [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-for-baseball/999533 "2024-03-29T00:59:58Z")
With NFL+ I can watch games anytime after the game has ended, allowing me to watch games on my own schedule. Is there anything similar for baseball? --- ## [NFL's new kickoff rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-kickoff-rule/999415)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-kickoff-rule/999415 "2024-03-28T20:25:15Z")
I’m not a huge football fan but I do like a good 90+ yard kickoff return. This sounds kind of boring to me. --- ## [Reminiscing old Games Magazine contests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminiscing-old-games-magazine-contests/998840)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminiscing-old-games-magazine-contests/998840 "2024-03-28T04:39:27Z")
Something over in Cafe Society made me think about the contests that ran (and still do) in Games Magazine. I am not necessarily talking about ones run regularly like the annual Rebus Contest or the occasional Scavenger H… --- ## [Any interest in Intensly Casual Fantasy Baseball League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-intensly-casual-fantasy-baseball-league/981553)
**Author:** [@ahduval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ahduval)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-intensly-casual-fantasy-baseball-league/981553 "2024-03-27T15:53:33Z")
Any interest in doing a private Straight Dope Fantasy Baseball League. I can start one after work, or if someone else wants to start one, i’ll join. questions to ask: Yahoo, ESPN, or a third (unknown) option? how man… --- ## [Computer/Video Games Most People Don't Remember](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-video-games-most-people-dont-remember/998594)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-video-games-most-people-dont-remember/998594 "2024-03-26T21:30:17Z")
Being an odd duck, I was thinking about 1950s monster movies, like you do, and I suddenly remembered a computer game I played circa 1990 called It Came from the Desert. (Wiki Link) In ICFTD, you play as a geologist who… --- ## [Today's (3-17-24) NYT Crossword](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-3-17-24-nyt-crossword/998942)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-3-17-24-nyt-crossword/998942 "2024-03-26T14:38:35Z")
I don’t understand the theme of today’s puzzle. Or at least the clue that describes the theme. I’m not seeing what they mean. Please spoiler your reply if you know the answer. --- ## [MLB: Spring Training 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-spring-training-2024/997963)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-spring-training-2024/997963 "2024-03-23T01:18:35Z")
Dodgers are crushing the Padres in the first game of Spring Season on ESPN. It’s sunny outside, it’s National Margarita Day…Life is Good. So what do you think of your team’s chances this year? --- ## [NCAA Basketball - Strange Out-of-Bounds Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-strange-out-of-bounds-call/999184)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-basketball-strange-out-of-bounds-call/999184 "2024-03-23T00:26:47Z")
Anyone know a lot about college basketball here? I feel like I know it fairly well for a fan but I can’t figure out this call. It’s from an NCAA basketball game between U of Minnesota (maroon) and Butler U (white) a co… --- ## [Anyone playing Enshrouded?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-enshrouded/996934)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-enshrouded/996934 "2024-03-21T19:27:07Z")
Searched and didn’t find an Enshrouded thread. I know Palworld is the cat’s pajamas right now and I’m enjoying it myself too, but I’ve been spending more and more time with the Enshrouded Early Access build. In case yo… --- ## [Why is Stetson listed as the 16 seed in the East? The play-in game doesn't count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-stetson-listed-as-the-16-seed-in-the-east-the-play-in-game-doesnt-count/998997)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-stetson-listed-as-the-16-seed-in-the-east-the-play-in-game-doesnt-count/998997 "2024-03-20T18:25:28Z")
In our paper, the bracket lists a play-in game for the Midwest, South, and West. But in place of the play-in winner in the East (16th seed), they list Stetson. But the play-in game listed is Montana State/Grambling and… --- ## [What's wrong with Russell Wilson?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-russell-wilson/995489)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-russell-wilson/995489 "2024-03-19T20:43:42Z")
Background: I have not followed the NFL since I moved to Europe several years ago. I was a casual fan when I lived in Seattle, and I watched the Seahawks semi-regularly. But when I came to Europe, I found that American f… --- ## [Did anyone else get asked to create a NYT account in Wordle today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-get-asked-to-create-a-nyt-account-in-wordle-today/998863)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-get-asked-to-create-a-nyt-account-in-wordle-today/998863 "2024-03-19T18:47:14Z")
I have played Wordle for years and it kept my stats (as long as I played from my phone) but today after I solved it it it said “To see your stats and streaks create an account”. I assumed this is a part of the New York T… --- ## [Any strategy games worth playing on Android?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-strategy-games-worth-playing-on-android/993505)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-strategy-games-worth-playing-on-android/993505 "2023-11-23T02:43:55Z")
I miss the old strategy games for the PC, nowadays everything seems to be either too complicated, or being too graphics intensive for my machine. So i thought, having a 4 year old Android pad, pretty speedy still at 10"… --- ## [How to fix college football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-college-football/994525)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-college-football/994525 "2024-03-19T16:33:27Z")
Conference re-alignment is a mess. The NCAA does not control anything about the game except penalties which has gotten us into the issues we have today including how it took so long it took to get a decent (but not grea… --- ## [Pacemakers (rabbits) in track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacemakers-rabbits-in-track/998858)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacemakers-rabbits-in-track/998858 "2024-03-18T18:37:11Z")
The runup to the Paris Olympics has already begun; may as well tackle this now. In some recent track and field events on NBC, most recently the Indoor World Championships, I noticed that a number of non-sprint races (lo… --- ## [Saskatchewan is in the Brier!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saskatchewan-is-in-the-brier/998687)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saskatchewan-is-in-the-brier/998687 "2024-03-14T15:37:55Z")
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