# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=39 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [Tony Hawk will compete again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-hawk-will-compete-again/985206)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-hawk-will-compete-again/985206 "2023-06-09T18:13:52Z")
The 55 year old will be competing in the 2023 X Games in Japan. 40 years after his first competition! I saw him interviewed the other day and he said he had learned a few new tricks and wanted to try them out against the… --- ## [What is the origin of casino chip colors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-casino-chip-colors/985240)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-casino-chip-colors/985240 "2023-06-09T12:54:09Z")
Wherever you go, there is a 98% chance that if you step into a casino or a private poker game, you’ll use chips to gamble, and those chips will follow a predictable pattern of color/value: $1 - White, or a very light bl… --- ## [Golf: PGA sold out to Saudi Arabia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-pga-sold-out-to-saudi-arabia/985148)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-pga-sold-out-to-saudi-arabia/985148 "2023-06-07T09:38:29Z")
The NYT gift link, but probably being reported everywhere else too: For-profit entity, indeed. And for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Saudi Arabia and probably the Trump/Kushner family too (no prove on that except for… --- ## [LIV Golf tees off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liv-golf-tees-off/965832)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liv-golf-tees-off/965832 "2023-06-06T23:06:27Z")
They managed to get Dustin Johnson to jump ship from the PGA, in addition to Phil and some other names. Rickie Fowler is rumored to be about to join them. They had a press conference earlier today where everyone either… --- ## [Star Trek Resurgence (No Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-resurgence-no-open-spoilers/985118)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-resurgence-no-open-spoilers/985118 "2023-06-06T18:56:42Z")
I am wondering if anyone else is playing this. I am enjoying it so far. It is like those old Telltale games. It is cool that you get variety of perspectives (both command and lower decks). So far I am very early in the … --- ## [Why do NFL teams rank so highly in value when soccer teams have many more fans and viewers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nfl-teams-rank-so-highly-in-value-when-soccer-teams-have-many-more-fans-and-viewers/978454)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nfl-teams-rank-so-highly-in-value-when-soccer-teams-have-many-more-fans-and-viewers/978454 "2023-06-06T05:34:51Z")
The Cowboys, for instance, are the world’s most valuable sports franchise - despite having perhaps only 8% as many fans as a team like Real Madrid or Barcelona would have. Outside of the United States, relatively few peo… --- ## [Strictly legal by the letter of the rules, but a jerk move nonetheless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strictly-legal-by-the-letter-of-the-rules-but-a-jerk-move-nonetheless/984489)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strictly-legal-by-the-letter-of-the-rules-but-a-jerk-move-nonetheless/984489 "2023-06-06T04:05:46Z")
What examples are there in sports and/or games in general where there are legal moves or actions that are allowed, but frowned upon as being a jerk move? The only one I can think of offhand is in 8-ball, if your opponen… --- ## [Explain MLB's interference rules to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-mlbs-interference-rules-to-me/984992)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-mlbs-interference-rules-to-me/984992 "2023-06-06T01:03:19Z")
Specifically fielder and baserunner. I see videos where fielders and baserunners bump into each other while making a play / getting to base. It seems like half the time it is an out while the other half the runner gets… --- ## [Is being a two-way hitter and pitcher beneficial for developing both skills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-a-two-way-hitter-and-pitcher-beneficial-for-developing-both-skills/985009)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-a-two-way-hitter-and-pitcher-beneficial-for-developing-both-skills/985009 "2023-06-05T20:32:24Z")
Seems to me that what would make people like Ruth or Ohtani good is that being a pitcher enables them to know even better, as a batter, what a pitcher’s tendencies and foibles are, and vice versa - that being a batter en… --- ## [Blackjack math: Play 3:2 against a dealer and tipping vs 6:5 at a machine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-math-play-3-2-against-a-dealer-and-tipping-vs-6-5-at-a-machine/984998)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-math-play-3-2-against-a-dealer-and-tipping-vs-6-5-at-a-machine/984998 "2023-06-05T04:25:41Z")
6:5 ‘blackjack’ is a scourge. However, I was wondering about the difference in playing 6:5 against a machine where you don’t have to tip would work out against playing 3:2 against a dealer but you’re tipping that dealer. … --- ## [Any good stat block sources for modern World NPCs in D&D 5e](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-stat-block-sources-for-modern-world-npcs-in-d-d-5e/985000)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-stat-block-sources-for-modern-world-npcs-in-d-d-5e/985000 "2023-06-04T21:06:56Z")
So the small game I’m running had the party sealing rifts in the fabric of the world. (Middle Earth Fourth Age 40.) Now they’ve gotten ahead of the problem with a lot of other teams working on it and our brave party is b… --- ## [Chess Games You're Proud Of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-games-youre-proud-of/981038)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-games-youre-proud-of/981038 "2023-06-03T19:45:24Z")
In another thread I suggested we post chess games we’re proud of. No one commented so I’ll just make the thread myself. Hopefully Glee and the other chess players here much stronger than I will post theirs. This is a me… --- ## [MLB: May 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2023/983431)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2023/983431 "2023-06-02T14:59:03Z")
It’s May 1, so I start looking at the standings as well as my fantasy teams. So far, I find the new rules amazing except for the silly ghost runner. I’ll be happy if the AL East stays with the Rays on top or at least an… --- ## [Who should get the loss in this game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-get-the-loss-in-this-game/984771)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-get-the-loss-in-this-game/984771 "2023-06-01T13:30:18Z")
Kopeck gives up 4 runs in 4 2/3 innings. Hendrix comes in with the score tied at 4 and gives up 2. Sox lose 6-4. Kopeck gets the loss. Why not Hendrix, who gave up the winning run(s)? --- ## [Other fun -ordles (online games like Wordle with daily challenges)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-fun-ordles-online-games-like-wordle-with-daily-challenges/971482)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-fun-ordles-online-games-like-wordle-with-daily-challenges/971482 "2023-05-31T05:24:48Z")
Wordle has become a thing this past year, so naturally other similar games pop up across the internet. What interesting -ordles do you play? My daily list: Beadle (guess the Beatle song from a short snippet) Crossword… --- ## [General Thread — the Indy 500, IndyCar Racing (Indianapolis 500)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-thread-the-indy-500-indycar-racing-indianapolis-500/984750)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-thread-the-indy-500-indycar-racing-indianapolis-500/984750 "2023-05-30T18:29:48Z")
Who else saw the Indy 500 yesterday? What a wild finish! It was a clean race for the most part, no crashes for the first 92 laps (of 200). That’s when the first yellow came out. Through 184 laps there were 2-3 yellows fo… --- ## [Hughson High has the California State Boys 800m Champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hughson-high-has-the-california-state-boys-800m-champion/984711)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hughson-high-has-the-california-state-boys-800m-champion/984711 "2023-05-30T05:02:37Z")
He’s the one in the bee shirt. That is not the standard uniform top for the varsity but he wanted to wear that one. (It came from the cross country season where the second 7 runners after the varsity were strong enough… --- ## [Is there any sport in which taking steroids does not provide any competitive advantage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-sport-in-which-taking-steroids-does-not-provide-any-competitive-advantage/984270)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-sport-in-which-taking-steroids-does-not-provide-any-competitive-advantage/984270 "2023-05-28T14:16:57Z")
Is there any sport in which taking steroids does not provide any competitive advantage? Auto sports? Equestrian? Chess? “eSports”? Anything? --- ## [After a decade, Kerbal Space Program development is over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-decade-kerbal-space-program-development-is-over/948266)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-decade-kerbal-space-program-development-is-over/948266 "2023-05-27T01:41:05Z")
This is sad to hear. They are now focusing on Kerbal 2. Makes sense. Kerbal 1 has just been such a gem. Looking forward to Kerbal 2. --- ## [Need to buy a gaming laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-buy-a-gaming-laptop/984128)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-buy-a-gaming-laptop/984128 "2023-05-26T20:18:26Z")
My son is looking to purchase a gaming laptop but has no experience with these. He gamed strictly with Xbox and Quest but now wants to game with friends online and access games through Steam. Don’t know much on the lat… --- ## [Should I buy a Nintendo Switch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-nintendo-switch/983944)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-nintendo-switch/983944 "2023-05-24T21:04:34Z")
I used to be an avid Nintendo player. By “used to,” I mean back when I was like 12 and the original Legend of Zelda came out. I played the snot out of that, and out of its sequel. But that’s about forty years ago. I pla… --- ## [Rick Hoyt, disabled co-athlete, has died at 61](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-hoyt-disabled-co-athlete-has-died-at-61/984481)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-hoyt-disabled-co-athlete-has-died-at-61/984481 "2023-05-24T02:09:14Z")
He and his father participated in, among other things, the Boston Marathon and the Ironman Triathlon, as he was pushed in a wheelchair, towed on a raft, etc. Rick was left severely physically, but not mentally, disabled… --- ## [Are there any Cards Against Humanity world records?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cards-against-humanity-world-records/984153)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cards-against-humanity-world-records/984153 "2023-05-23T18:00:43Z")
Are there any CAH world records involving number of players and/or longest game? --- ## [Jim Brown has barreled his way into the afterlife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-brown-has-barreled-his-way-into-the-afterlife/984294)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-brown-has-barreled-his-way-into-the-afterlife/984294 "2023-05-21T05:56:06Z")
--- ## [Taboo on PowerPoint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taboo-on-powerpoint/984204)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taboo-on-powerpoint/984204 "2023-05-19T12:41:17Z")
I have a PowerPoint file I’d like to use for Taboo. The file has 258 slides: the first is the title slide and the second has the game instructions. (I think the number is irrelevant, as I hope to continue adding slides.)… --- ## [Steam will cease to be supported for Windows 7 {January 2024}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-will-cease-to-be-supported-for-windows-7-january-2024/983982)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-will-cease-to-be-supported-for-windows-7-january-2024/983982 "2023-05-18T16:48:54Z")
I only just noticed this, because I don’t often open up the main Steam window, just launching games directly from the desktop, but there’s a notice on my Steam that, come January 2024, Steam will no longer run on Windows… --- ## [Tell me about your Dungeons & Dragons character!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-dungeons-dragons-character/981933)
**Author:** [@NinthAcolyte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinthAcolyte)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-dungeons-dragons-character/981933 "2023-05-18T03:29:48Z")
(Or your favorite/“main” character from any other TTRPG you fancy!) What’s their class/species/etc? What are their stats? Why did you pick that class and those attributes? What do they look like, and do you have any pic… --- ## [Do football receivers know in advance if they're getting the ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-football-receivers-know-in-advance-if-theyre-getting-the-ball/984072)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-football-receivers-know-in-advance-if-theyre-getting-the-ball/984072 "2023-05-17T22:41:16Z")
For any given play in American football, there could be 4-6 eligible receivers. How do the players know when the ball is being thrown to them? --- ## [Is there any prohibition in using AI in sports play-calling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-prohibition-in-using-ai-in-sports-play-calling/984108)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-prohibition-in-using-ai-in-sports-play-calling/984108 "2023-05-16T16:51:27Z")
Say that some pro sports team (maybe in the NFL) got ahold of an AI system that would, in real time, calculate and determine what would be the most suitable play-call for a given situation (i.e., “throw a screen pass on … --- ## [Running up the score in sports: what are your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-up-the-score-in-sports-what-are-your-thoughts/982258)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-up-the-score-in-sports-what-are-your-thoughts/982258 "2023-05-14T14:17:13Z")
Personally I see nothing wrong whatsoever with running up the score at the professional or collegiate level. If one NFL team crushes the other 77-0, well, it’s the latter’s problem, not being able to stop eleven touchdow… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=38) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=40)