# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=388 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [Week 8 FBS: Who remains undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-8-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/599815)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-8-fbs-who-remains-undefeated/599815 "2011-10-23T07:27:11Z")
From here are the games involving teams yet to be defeated: Week: 8 Saturday October 22, 2011 North Carolina (5-2, Road: 1-1) TBA Clemson (7-0, Home: 5-0) Oklahoma St. (6-0, Road… --- ## [Double plays and rbis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-plays-and-rbis/600500)
**Author:** [@Bootis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-plays-and-rbis/600500 "2011-10-23T04:40:07Z")
A batter is not credited with an RBI if a run scores on a double play- I’m wondering if this applies to all circumstances. Scenario 1: runner on 2nd and 3rd, no outs, batter hits deep fly ball which scores the run from … --- ## [Help me decide: Champions Online vs. City of Heroes/Villians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decide-champions-online-vs-city-of-heroes-villians/536442)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decide-champions-online-vs-city-of-heroes-villians/536442 "2011-10-23T03:36:47Z")
So the itch finally got me again, and I’m looking to play a really fun superhero MMORPG once I get back to the states. The problem is, I haven’t kept up with any of the recent games, so I don’t know where I should look. … --- ## [The math behind a bracket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-math-behind-a-bracket/600383)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-math-behind-a-bracket/600383 "2011-10-22T21:48:24Z")
Assuming single elimination with no byes, I know that the number of teams in the field is 2^x where x is the # of games the champ needs to win. AND that the field is x-1. My question is: WHY is this true? And I realize t… --- ## [Flight sims, space combat style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flight-sims-space-combat-style/599454)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flight-sims-space-combat-style/599454 "2011-10-22T06:13:29Z")
In my cleaning frenzy the other week looking for an important but rarely used tool, I found a stack of CD’s including all the Star Wars flight sims. This week I tracked down a joystick and loaded up X-wing Alliance. I wa… --- ## [NFL in London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-in-london/600392)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-in-london/600392 "2011-10-22T06:09:06Z")
How does the NFL choose the teams for the annual game in London? --- ## [Will I like Ocarina of Time (3DS)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-like-ocarina-of-time-3ds/599563)
**Author:** [@Kiyoshi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiyoshi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-like-ocarina-of-time-3ds/599563 "2011-10-22T00:08:29Z")
I bought a Nintendo 3DS recently, mainly so that I could play older DS games, like the Phoenix Wright series (I haven’t owned any sort of DS before). I haven’t actually got round to buying a 3D title yet, but I would li… --- ## [NFL Week 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/599657)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 233\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/599657 "2011-10-21T23:57:42Z")
Rumor has it that the Broncos are shopping Brandon Lloyd. This seems like a pretty bad idea, since Denver has Lloyd and a whole bunch of #3 wideouts, and Lloyd is assuredly better than the third round pick they’re asking… --- ## [Why doesn't the Ivy League compete with other 1A schools in athletics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-ivy-league-compete-with-other-1a-schools-in-athletics/599606)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-ivy-league-compete-with-other-1a-schools-in-athletics/599606 "2011-10-21T18:15:42Z")
I guess the conventional wisdom answer would be that top level athletes who could also meet the admission requirements are rare and the ivy league won’t lower their academic standards on behalf of athletics. But there a… --- ## [What was the best Myst game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-best-myst-game/598940)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-best-myst-game/598940 "2011-10-21T13:35:09Z")
My wife and I have been replaying some of the Myst games again. Man, I wish there was something this good coming out now. If you know of a Myst game that is as good as the actual ones, let me know. Got me thinking, too.… --- ## [Which Ireland \[do rugby team players come from\].](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ireland-do-rugby-team-players-come-from/599552)
**Author:** [@shiftless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shiftless)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ireland-do-rugby-team-players-come-from/599552 "2011-10-21T02:30:41Z")
Watching the World Cup Rugby highlights the other night I wondered about the Irish team. Without getting into the politics, please, for international sports, where does the “Ireland” team draw its players? Are they str… --- ## [Plants vs. Zombies or Skyrim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plants-vs-zombies-or-skyrim/600054)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plants-vs-zombies-or-skyrim/600054 "2011-10-20T23:42:59Z")
So on the one hand, I like planting deadly flowers, but on the other hand, I like making characters with five main skills that I will never actually use in the game… More seriously, how likely is it that something like … --- ## [Baseball Caps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-caps/599752)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Weiner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Weiner)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-caps/599752 "2011-10-20T17:52:17Z")
This question came to my mind while watching the baseball play-off games on TV: Why do baseball players always wear caps? Players of other team sports may wear helmets for safety, but none that I know of wear caps. Pla… --- ## [Arkham City or Skyrim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkham-city-or-skyrim/599840)
**Author:** [@Pine\_Fresh\_Scent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pine_Fresh_Scent)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkham-city-or-skyrim/599840 "2011-10-20T15:47:21Z")
My favorite games are Oblivion, Fallout 3 and Fallout NV on the XBox 360. I really enjoy the open-world RPG genre and am looking forward to Skyrim. Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: … --- ## [Anyone for multiplayer SC2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-multiplayer-sc2/599774)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-multiplayer-sc2/599774 "2011-10-20T05:05:45Z")
I’m almost done getting all of the achievements that are possible in single-player SC2, so obviously I need to start playing multiplayer. But it’s not nearly as fun to play with folks you don’t know. Anyone else up for… --- ## [Underhand vs. Overhand pitching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underhand-vs-overhand-pitching/536062)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underhand-vs-overhand-pitching/536062 "2011-10-20T02:14:42Z")
Today’s column brings up a question I’ve had for a while. Softball pitchers (in college or in the Olympics) seem to have a bigger advantage over the batters than baseball pitchers. And, the movement itself seems to be … --- ## [Indy Driver Dan Wheldon dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-driver-dan-wheldon-dead/599848)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-driver-dan-wheldon-dead/599848 "2011-10-19T22:53:21Z")
Indy driver Dan Wheldon died today in a crash involving 15 cars at the Las Vegas Indy 300. I’m not a big Indy fan (more NASCAR) but no matter what series you watch you don’t want to see any driver get hurt or killed. --- ## [In Dungeons & Dragons, could you theoretically have a sorceror wizard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dungeons-dragons-could-you-theoretically-have-a-sorceror-wizard/599794)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dungeons-dragons-could-you-theoretically-have-a-sorceror-wizard/599794 "2011-10-19T22:23:00Z")
I’ve been re-reading Order of the Stick a lot recently, especially Start of Darkness because I have the actual physical paper book in my bedroom. A big theme of SoD is the difference between sorcerers and wizards- chiefl… --- ## [Dark/Light (US) Football Uniforms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-light-us-football-uniforms/599979)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-light-us-football-uniforms/599979 "2011-10-19T16:26:19Z")
I thought there was, but cannot find, an article from The Master wherein he explained a difference between uniforms in baseball and football; In baseball the home team wore a lighter color and the visitors wore a darker … --- ## [Need a new FPS Recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-new-fps-recommendation/599196)
**Author:** [@Inthewater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inthewater)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-new-fps-recommendation/599196 "2011-10-19T13:24:58Z")
I have been aching for a “good” or even “great” FPS lately. This past summer, I got Crysis and loved it, then got Crysis 2 and hated the console saving system. Hated. It. I have seen a few more come out, recently. Wha… --- ## [League of Legends (free online RTS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/league-of-legends-free-online-rts/561724)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/league-of-legends-free-online-rts/561724 "2011-10-19T12:24:22Z")
I just discovered an online RTS (sort of) which is played in a browser window and is free to play. I’ve played one game and it looks like a pretty solid game for being free. Just wondering if there’s anyone else on the… --- ## [Gardens of Time Facebook game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardens-of-time-facebook-game/599960)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardens-of-time-facebook-game/599960 "2011-10-18T20:13:10Z")
I’ve always derided Facebook games - they’re lame, I’ll never get into one, blah blah blah. But my wife has been trying to get me into Gardens of Time for ages. I tried it, and dammit, she got me hooked. It’s more-or-… --- ## [Dark Souls vs. Skyrim - which should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-vs-skyrim-which-should-i-get/598577)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-vs-skyrim-which-should-i-get/598577 "2011-10-18T11:06:22Z")
I may only get one of the following RPG: Dark Souls (for my Xbox360) or Skyrim (for my PC). Which one should I fork out money for? --- ## [How much will the ABs win the World Cup by?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-the-abs-win-the-world-cup-by/599890)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-the-abs-win-the-world-cup-by/599890 "2011-10-18T07:43:42Z")
Australia got what they deserved, now its onwards to those damnable frogs for the final - how much will we win by? --- ## [NASCAR Gear Ratios](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-gear-ratios/599980)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-gear-ratios/599980 "2011-10-18T02:56:55Z")
Does anyone know what rear end gear ratios teams use? I recognize they vary from team to team and track to track. That said, maybe someone can provide a range of ratios that might be used all season from the shortest t… --- ## [Ready Made Professionaly Crafted Icons For Web Design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ready-made-professionaly-crafted-icons-for-web-design/599917)
**Author:** [@adamchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adamchen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ready-made-professionaly-crafted-icons-for-web-design/599917 "2011-10-17T15:13:34Z")
What is your favorite LOL champions, i preferred using Jax and Poppy :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chess etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-etiquette/599822)
**Author:** [@George\_Kaplin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/George_Kaplin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-etiquette/599822 "2011-10-17T11:24:22Z")
Just a quick question. I’m playing chess by e-mail with a friend and I can see I’ve got a definite mate in six. Since I don’t know if he’s seen it, should I keep playing or let him know he’s beaten? I don’t want to ap… --- ## [What's the best team draft class in NFL history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-team-draft-class-in-nfl-history/599859)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-team-draft-class-in-nfl-history/599859 "2011-10-17T00:05:52Z")
I don’t think anyone can beat the 1974 Steelers, who picked Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster (all Hall of Famers) within the first five rounds (in addition to Jimmy Allen, who eventually starte… --- ## [College Football Polls: Tracking and Predicting Their Changes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-polls-tracking-and-predicting-their-changes/595393)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-polls-tracking-and-predicting-their-changes/595393 "2011-10-16T20:57:28Z")
Last year in the College football fans: how’s your team look?thread my major contributions were summaries like this post for Week 4 and subsequent ones: 130-wk5 144-wk6 168-wk7 201-wk8 237-wk9 259-wk10 277-wk11 3… --- ## [Can anyone explain bridge to me in a way that makes me want to play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-bridge-to-me-in-a-way-that-makes-me-want-to-play/599372)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-bridge-to-me-in-a-way-that-makes-me-want-to-play/599372 "2011-10-16T16:20:52Z")
The closest I’ve gotten to any sort of traditional card games are Go Fish, Old Maid, and a really drunken night-long bout of either spades or hearts (I was very drunk) with a determined (also drunk) professor. A set of … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=387) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=389)