# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=325 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 326 --- ## [Plague inc. pathogen name ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plague-inc-pathogen-name-ideas/639101)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plague-inc-pathogen-name-ideas/639101 "2012-10-28T03:37:35Z")
Just downloaded a copy of Plague Inc. for my iPad, it’s a great little game, I know it’s based off the Pandemic series of flash games, but I never played those That said, I’m getting a bit of morbid amusement thinking u… --- ## [Texas Hold'em - how do they calculate odds on the fly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-how-do-they-calculate-odds-on-the-fly/638773)
**Author:** [@HoboStew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoboStew)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-how-do-they-calculate-odds-on-the-fly/638773 "2012-10-27T20:26:11Z")
When TV shows have the hole cards displayed, they often show the percentage chances those cards have of winning. There are also websites let you construct hands and gives you their odds. How do these work? The brute forc… --- ## [SDMB Forza 4 Car Club created](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-forza-4-car-club-created/605316)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-forza-4-car-club-created/605316 "2012-10-27T16:35:54Z")
I created a car club for SDMB Forza 4 players; Club name; SDMB Stigs It’s an Invite Only club My Gamertag is MacTechG4 You can drive any of the cars in my shared garage in races or even just driving around in Hot La… --- ## [MLB managerial retreads. Part 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-managerial-retreads-part-2/638993)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-managerial-retreads-part-2/638993 "2012-10-27T13:36:01Z")
OK, Bobby Valentine was a bust. The stupidity of the hire was enormous. Now this article: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-marlins-c-says-hes-191501672–mlb.html Yea, let’s bring back a lousy manager with a losing re… --- ## [The people who made Quest for Glory has a Kickstarter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-people-who-made-quest-for-glory-has-a-kickstarter/639021)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-people-who-made-quest-for-glory-has-a-kickstarter/639021 "2012-10-27T07:42:02Z")
Rogue to Redemption It is set in the same universe, and the game-play is still RPG character development + adventure. The combat system is different though. --- ## [Very interesting associations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-interesting-associations/639025)
**Author:** [@susie1017](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susie1017)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-interesting-associations/639025 "2012-10-27T07:08:54Z")
What will you think of when you look at the letters “SAP”? Woman: Scent, Attraction, Pretty Man： Smart, Appointment, Power The old: Sleep, Ageing, Pass away Child: Sweetmeats, Apple, Play Ironist: Satire, Acrimony,… --- ## [Remember Populous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-populous/638911)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-populous/638911 "2012-10-27T01:49:29Z")
Then you might want to check out Reprisal. --- ## [Baseball \[Designated Hitter\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-designated-hitter/638934)
**Author:** [@Pacific420](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pacific420)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-designated-hitter/638934 "2012-10-26T21:13:08Z")
Maybe this is a misconception I have but in the American League am I right thinking that regular season/playoffs the pitchers don’t bat and in the National league they do? I don’t watch the regular season games (often t… --- ## [Should baseball pitchers wear a plastic cap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-baseball-pitchers-wear-a-plastic-cap/638897)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-baseball-pitchers-wear-a-plastic-cap/638897 "2012-10-26T19:49:41Z")
Doug Fister earler got hit by a line drive and is fine. Should pitchers, base coaches and umps wear protection? Seems like a good idea to me but tradition dies hard. --- ## [Professional Athletes Wearing Other Pro's Sneakers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-athletes-wearing-other-pros-sneakers/638945)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-athletes-wearing-other-pros-sneakers/638945 "2012-10-26T17:45:52Z")
Do professional athletes wear other pro’s sneakers in actual games and competitions? For example, will I ever see someone other than Lebron James wear a pair of Nike Lebron Elites in an actual NBA game? --- ## [NFL tinted visor rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tinted-visor-rule/638622)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tinted-visor-rule/638622 "2012-10-26T15:33:45Z")
NFL players are allowed to wear tinted visors only if deemed medically necessary. What type of medical condition would require the use of a tinted visor? --- ## [Your favorite game apps for phones!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-game-apps-for-phones/638927)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-game-apps-for-phones/638927 "2012-10-26T14:51:18Z")
Just that. Preferably ones that don’t require internet connection, just down load and play types. I’ve never had a cell phone, but hubby got a new one. Since I sometimes text on his, he set his broken (phone part) i pho… --- ## [Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward has died at 68](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-trainer-emanuel-steward-has-died-at-68/638895)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-trainer-emanuel-steward-has-died-at-68/638895 "2012-10-26T12:43:50Z")
Story. Apparently he’s been hospitalized since last month with stomach cancer. --- ## [A Letter to the Yankees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-letter-to-the-yankees/638149)
**Author:** [@solosam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solosam)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-letter-to-the-yankees/638149 "2012-10-26T12:28:15Z")
Dear Yankees, After viewing A-Rod’s latest performance, I can only conclude that you are paying him $60,000 a game to strike out and ogle women. I consider myself to be highly skilled at both of these tasks, possibly mo… --- ## [Cincinnati Bengals Tailgating Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cincinnati-bengals-tailgating-question/638796)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cincinnati-bengals-tailgating-question/638796 "2012-10-26T11:33:11Z")
Anyone familiar with the Bengals stadium regarding tailgating? Where is the best place? Is grilling allowed? What time should we get there for a 1pm game? Places to avoid? Tips? --- ## [Around the horn.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-horn/638900)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-horn/638900 "2012-10-26T02:53:48Z")
Since I am in a sporty state of mind. I can find many definitions and such but can’t find where it started. Any help? --- ## [Les Miles kicks Honey Badger off the team.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/les-miles-kicks-honey-badger-off-the-team/631105)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/les-miles-kicks-honey-badger-off-the-team/631105 "2012-10-26T00:26:51Z")
Story Here Twitter-verse going nuts. --- ## [Field goals and timeouts (NFL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/field-goals-and-timeouts-nfl/638536)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/field-goals-and-timeouts-nfl/638536 "2012-10-25T22:21:08Z")
In recent times opposing coaches have been trying to call timeout JUST before a kicker attempts the kick in an attempt to rattle them or make them think about more than just kicking. I’m wondering if the offensive coach… --- ## [Announcing starting QB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-starting-qb/638846)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-starting-qb/638846 "2012-10-25T18:48:25Z")
like Brady Quinn starting in KC this weekend. What’s the point of announcing this a week in advance? it just lets the defense know exactly who they need to prepare for --- ## [MLB. I really miss that tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-i-really-miss-that-tune/638621)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-i-really-miss-that-tune/638621 "2012-10-25T16:45:01Z")
Singing “Take me out to the ballgame” is fun, entertaining and raises spirits. And is baseball! The current 7th inning stretch song depresses me. Will singing “Take me out to the ballgame” ever return? And how would … --- ## [Where to Watch the World Series in St. Louis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-watch-the-world-series-in-st-louis/638810)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-watch-the-world-series-in-st-louis/638810 "2012-10-25T15:11:46Z")
I have to travel to St. Louis this weekend. I’ll be in the Maryland Heights area. Instead of watching the games from my hotel room or in its bar, are there good places (maybe sports bars?) in that area or nearby where I… --- ## [So Far, A Decent Season for Penn State- How Does That Make People Feel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-far-a-decent-season-for-penn-state-how-does-that-make-people-feel/638624)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-far-a-decent-season-for-penn-state-how-does-that-make-people-feel/638624 "2012-10-25T15:09:28Z")
Right now, after a rough start, Penn State is 5-2. They’ll undoubtedly lose some more games down the stretch, as their scheuled gets harder (Ohio State, Nebraska and Wiisconsin loom). Still, they’ve had more success unde… --- ## [NFL yardage questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-yardage-questions/638599)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-yardage-questions/638599 "2012-10-25T14:27:57Z")
Does a player get credited on his total yardage stats for intercepting a pass thrown by the other team? Does a player get credited for yardage if his attempt to catch the pass is interfered with and the ball is spotted … --- ## [Punt on 3rd down.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punt-on-3rd-down/524269)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punt-on-3rd-down/524269 "2012-10-25T09:26:16Z")
Is there ever a situation where punting on 3rd down makes sense? I’ve heard of this happening but can’t wrap my head around a situation where you would want to do this. --- ## [Charter team match-ups in the World Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charter-team-match-ups-in-the-world-series/638053)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charter-team-match-ups-in-the-world-series/638053 "2012-10-25T06:00:10Z")
These are the only match-ups (among original teams) not to happen in the WS: Red Sox v. Braves Tigers v. Phillies Tigers v. Braves Tigers v. Giants Tigers v. Dodgers A’s v. Phillies A’s v. Pirates Senators (Twins… --- ## [Is there a Readers' Digest Version on the Lance Armstrong Doping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-readers-digest-version-on-the-lance-armstrong-doping/638542)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-readers-digest-version-on-the-lance-armstrong-doping/638542 "2012-10-25T02:03:13Z")
What did he do? How did he do it? And what took him so long to get caught --- ## [Speak to me using English](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-using-english/634397)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-using-english/634397 "2012-10-24T21:23:32Z")
It can be an English quote, an English saying, random words strung together from Webster’s dictionary, something you learned in second grade, a conversation you had with your mom yesterday, or just a nice “hello, how are… --- ## [Fallout 3 graphics problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-graphics-problem/638440)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-graphics-problem/638440 "2012-10-24T21:14:06Z")
My friend is playing Fallout 3 & is having graphics problems- She’s on a PC operating Windows XP, I believe. This is the problem in her words- Find out why Fallout 3 graphics suck. For some reason the Quantum Nuka Cola … --- ## [Golfers - Does the quality of the clubs matter for a beginner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfers-does-the-quality-of-the-clubs-matter-for-a-beginner/637200)
**Author:** [@BigDadWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigDadWolf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfers-does-the-quality-of-the-clubs-matter-for-a-beginner/637200 "2012-10-24T20:25:15Z")
Simple question - for a beginner golfer does the quality of clubs make much difference in the ability to learn the game? Will I notice a difference between a $500 set versus a $150 set? --- ## [Legandary B-ball coach want lower rim for women. Your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legandary-b-ball-coach-want-lower-rim-for-women-your-thoughts/638679)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legandary-b-ball-coach-want-lower-rim-for-women-your-thoughts/638679 "2012-10-24T20:04:39Z")
He makes a good point about volleyball. Very few fans know or even care that the women’s net is lower. Would women’s basketball be higher scoring and more fun to watch with a lower rim? What do you think? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=324) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=326)