# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=30 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [How stringently should rules be enforced in sports? (Owen Lloyd, an All-American swimmer, broke record and disqulified for breaking a rule)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-stringently-should-rules-be-enforced-in-sports-owen-lloyd-an-all-american-swimmer-broke-record-and-disqulified-for-breaking-a-rule/998306)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-stringently-should-rules-be-enforced-in-sports-owen-lloyd-an-all-american-swimmer-broke-record-and-disqulified-for-breaking-a-rule/998306 "2024-03-13T00:39:17Z")
I understand that rules in a given sport need to be applied evenly to all participants. A few days ago, Owen Lloyd, an All-American swimmer for North Carolina State University, won his race in a freestyle event and (I b… --- ## [Major brawl in SEC women's championship game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-brawl-in-sec-womens-championship-game/998682)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-brawl-in-sec-womens-championship-game/998682 "2024-03-12T11:28:58Z")
Multiple players ejected, fans arrested, suspensions handed down. --- ## [2023 SI Sportsperson of the Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-si-sportsperson-of-the-year/986475)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-si-sportsperson-of-the-year/986475 "2024-03-11T15:51:51Z")
It’s July, and it’s not an Olympic year, so I figure it’s not too early to start talking about this. Here are my early choices: Shohei Ohtani, unless he or the Angels crash and burn in the second half of the season. T… --- ## [Civ 5 multiplayer problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-5-multiplayer-problem/998522)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ-5-multiplayer-problem/998522 "2024-03-06T06:13:56Z")
I play Civ 5 regularly with a friend. So we are using Steam / multiplayer / Internet. The problem comes after we save and then load the game later. The first player has their turn, then the game effectively ‘freezes’, … --- ## [Formula 1 2023 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-2023-thread/980718)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-2023-thread/980718 "2024-03-05T07:31:37Z")
The season has begun! The first race in Bahrain is tomorrow, Sunday March 5 at 18:00 local time (UTC +3), 10 am U. S. EST. I haven’t been following the off-season activities much, just watched a few YouTube videos. So I… --- ## [Officiating Soccer in the Snow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officiating-soccer-in-the-snow/998373)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officiating-soccer-in-the-snow/998373 "2024-03-03T00:47:07Z")
The white lines on the green grass on the soccer pitch give the players and officiating crew important information: the penalty area, where the goalkeeper can touch the ball, etc. When it’s snowing, however, the white li… --- ## [Competitive cheerleading (still a thing!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competitive-cheerleading-still-a-thing/998090)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/competitive-cheerleading-still-a-thing/998090 "2024-02-27T08:31:08Z")
While going through the upcoming ESPN lineup about a week ago, I found something I hadn’t seen in a very long time, the UCA Division I-A College National Championship, the big cheerleading competition formerly known as t… --- ## [I need a new racing game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-racing-game/998074)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-racing-game/998074 "2024-02-26T14:22:09Z")
My favorite racing game, Wreckfest, is irretrievably broken. Unacceptably long load times, if it ever even loads at all, and other issues. All of the recommended fixes did nothing to improve my experience, so sadly I’ve … --- ## [The SDMB NCAA thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-ncaa-thread/765958)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-ncaa-thread/765958 "2024-02-24T19:59:34Z")
So it popped up in the SRIOTD thread in the Pit that the NCAA has decided to withdraw all neutral-site championship events that were scheduled to take place in North Carolina due to HB2, which makes it illegal for people… --- ## [EA Sports College Football 25](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-college-football-25/997957)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ea-sports-college-football-25/997957 "2024-02-23T17:50:47Z")
I didn’t see a thread for this, so I thought I would start one. Some early news, according to ESPN: All 134 teams that are “full” FBS members (or will be in 2025), including Kennesaw State, will be included; however, t… --- ## [2023/4 NCAA Football playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-4-ncaa-football-playoffs/991907)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-4-ncaa-football-playoffs/991907 "2024-02-22T18:54:29Z")
Assuming Washington wins in the late game, we will have 5(6) unbeaten teams fighting for 4 playoff spots Georgia Michigan/Ohio State winner Florida State Washington Oklahoma Just to start this thread out in late Oc… --- ## [Palworld the PC/XBox Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palworld-the-pc-xbox-game/996756)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palworld-the-pc-xbox-game/996756 "2024-02-21T21:32:11Z")
I searched and was surprised there wasn’t already a topic on the game Palworld, available on PC and XBox. The game has set sales records, selling on Steam at a rate of about a million a day. At most recent count, from t… --- ## [Why does losing the Super Bowl have such a massive stigma?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-losing-the-super-bowl-have-such-a-massive-stigma/997645)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-losing-the-super-bowl-have-such-a-massive-stigma/997645 "2024-02-20T16:38:25Z")
It’s happened: The 49ers are now being called chumps. Some fans are already comparing them to the freaking Bills. There was a when I thought winning earned immunity. Sure, the Patriots and Steelers are dregs now, but whe… --- ## [The kayak thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kayak-thread/987161)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kayak-thread/987161 "2024-02-19T23:59:02Z")
Prompted by this post: I bought my Ocean Kayak Drifter about 20 years or so ago. My Ocean Kayak Drifter, January 2004 (or maybe 2001, like it says in the caption – I’ve forgotten when it was). Mine’s the white one th… --- ## [Another Lawful Good Quandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-lawful-good-quandry/997632)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-lawful-good-quandry/997632 "2024-02-18T09:53:23Z")
Simplifying here because campaign details are yawn-inducing. I am DMing a 1st edition AD&D game with some friends. One friend is playing a neutral druid and the other is playing a lawful good ranger. If they make it that… --- ## [Beginning Go (the board game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginning-go-the-board-game/832599)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginning-go-the-board-game/832599 "2024-02-17T23:22:09Z")
There must have been several threads on Go already, but I can’t search for them because of the 4-character minimum. So… What do I need to know, what do I need to keep in mind when learning Go? I see how complex its stra… --- ## [NFL Black Monday 2024 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-black-monday-2024-thread/995750)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-black-monday-2024-thread/995750 "2024-02-16T13:14:46Z")
Riverboat Ron of the Commanders will be the first to set sail late tonight or tomorrow morning. --- ## [Sunless Sea (computer game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunless-sea-computer-game/780555)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunless-sea-computer-game/780555 "2024-02-15T18:34:00Z")
Anyone play this (rogue-like exploration/RPG)? I’ve been having a blast. It’s hard, and I die a lot, but once you get a few things (chiefly a house, a will, and a scion) then dying isn’t so bad since you get an heir th… --- ## [NFL 2023-2024: Super Bowl 58](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-super-bowl-58/997095)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 383\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-super-bowl-58/997095 "2024-02-14T20:17:46Z")
Super Bowl week is here. For the first time, the Big Game will be played in Las Vegas, at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders. The Kansas City Chiefs, who many thought (including this Chiefs fan) had no chance of ma… --- ## [21st Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779 "2024-02-13T23:09:21Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2 : Uncommon Sense Year 3 : Airman Do… --- ## [Kelvin Kiptum, 24, marathon record holder, dies in car crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kelvin-kiptum-24-marathon-record-holder-dies-in-car-crash/997449)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kelvin-kiptum-24-marathon-record-holder-dies-in-car-crash/997449 "2024-02-12T06:45:03Z")
His coach also died and a third occupant was seriously injured. He set the current record of 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon last October which was ratified just days ago. The first sub 2:00 marathon battle was shaping… --- ## [Happy 50th Dungeons and Dragons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-50th-dungeons-and-dragons/996776)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-50th-dungeons-and-dragons/996776 "2024-02-10T21:11:12Z")
Depending on the definition of “published” and “available” late January 1974 is a reasonable date to choose: No 4th edition / OGL / Hasbro gripes please, good stories only. My Gary Gygax story: PlatteCon Alpha (Unive… --- ## [NFL 2023-2024: Conference Championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-conference-championships/996595)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-conference-championships/996595 "2024-02-09T21:09:31Z")
Conference championships are upon us. The Divisional games last weekend featured three 1-possession games, while the fourth was tied at halftime. Hopefully we will see two close games on Sunday. The weather should be… --- ## [Ara: History Untold - 4x Grand Strategy hybrid from the makers of Civ 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ara-history-untold-4x-grand-strategy-hybrid-from-the-makers-of-civ-5/995592)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ara-history-untold-4x-grand-strategy-hybrid-from-the-makers-of-civ-5/995592 "2024-02-08T15:22:19Z")
Has anyone heard of this upcoming game? It seems to basically be a cross between Civ and a Grand Strategy game. Many of the developers appear to have worked on Civ 5 previously. It seems incredibly ambitious. The scale… --- ## [Basketball coach who would yell at players for making a bad shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-coach-who-would-yell-at-players-for-making-a-bad-shot/997132)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-coach-who-would-yell-at-players-for-making-a-bad-shot/997132 "2024-02-08T03:05:15Z")
Years ago, on the Cracked podcast, they mentioned a basketball coach who would yell at his players if they took a bad shot, even if they made it. I don’t remember what episode it was, and haven’t been able to find it, n… --- ## [NLRB says Dartmouth basketball can unionize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nlrb-says-dartmouth-basketball-can-unionize/997201)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nlrb-says-dartmouth-basketball-can-unionize/997201 "2024-02-07T21:01:48Z")
I’m thinking this pretty much kills the NCAA. Any thoughts? I haven’t decided if I’m in favor or not. --- ## [Premier League 2023/24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2023-24/989507)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premier-league-2023-24/989507 "2024-02-04T16:53:24Z")
Didn’t see a thread started for the new season so thought I’d kick it off. The transfer window in Europe has closed and Premier League clubs in England have spent a record £2.36bn per the BBC. My club Tottenham Hotspur h… --- ## [Newest Vince McMahon lawsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newest-vince-mcmahon-lawsuit/996876)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newest-vince-mcmahon-lawsuit/996876 "2024-02-04T15:32:54Z")
So far it’s a civil lawsuit. I wouldn’t be surprised if this triggers a police investigation and criminal charges. Apparently the Mr McMahon character was inspired by real life. Extremely :poop: and sleazy behavior for… --- ## [Coxswain, who are they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coxswain-who-are-they/996791)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coxswain-who-are-they/996791 "2024-02-03T05:43:11Z")
Sitting here in Melbourne, Australia, sipping a beer and watching rowing fours and eights practice on the river. I’m wondering who becomes a coxswain? Someone into rowing but who doesn’t want to row. I understand the rol… --- ## [Let's expand the Chinese domino set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-expand-the-chinese-domino-set/994852)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-expand-the-chinese-domino-set/994852 "2024-02-02T00:17:09Z")
As a wee lad, I learned to play dominoes with the classic western double-six set. As I got older, I learned to play a number of different games with larger sets, most notably the double-twelve set as the usual choice for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=29) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=31)