# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=57 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 58 --- ## [Text message display problem (Wordle related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-message-display-problem-wordle-related/959780)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-message-display-problem-wordle-related/959780 "2022-02-23T17:04:49Z")
My wife and I play Wordle daily and text our results to each other. On her phone, the messages (both sent and received) display properly with the gray, yellow, and green blocks. On my phone, only the gray blocks display … --- ## [Brian Flores lawsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-flores-lawsuit/958804)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-flores-lawsuit/958804 "2022-02-23T16:10:39Z")
I don’t really follow football but can anyone educate me on if there really is anything to this lawsuit? --- ## [The 2022 Winter Olympics Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2022-winter-olympics-thread/958841)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2022-winter-olympics-thread/958841 "2022-02-23T05:09:47Z")
This is the thread to comment on the opening/closing ceremonies as well as any sports. Please keep politics to a minimum, preferably zero (if a giant ice sculpture of Mao shows up commenting on that would be OK) As a (v… --- ## [But have you tried Worldle yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-have-you-tried-worldle-yet/959701)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-have-you-tried-worldle-yet/959701 "2022-02-22T04:54:36Z")
Worldle It’s like Wordle, but for geography. Guess the country by its shape. If you’re wrong, you’ll be told how many km/mi you’re off, and what direction the correct country is. Today’s is really easy, but take a lo… --- ## [Switching hands for bowling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-hands-for-bowling/933561)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-hands-for-bowling/933561 "2022-02-21T17:14:51Z")
I am league bowler and have always bowled with my right hand as I am very right hand dominate. Many years ago I severely injured my right hand but with physical therapy plus continuing to use my right hand thankfully, un… --- ## [Recommendations for PC gaming controllers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-pc-gaming-controllers/959161)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-pc-gaming-controllers/959161 "2022-02-21T05:46:51Z")
I’ve been doing a fair amount of gaming lately on a gaming PC. I found using keyboard / mouse as controllers kind of awkward at first, though I’ve mostly gotten used to it. Still, I’m wondering if a more classic controll… --- ## [Today's (2/17/22) New York Times Mini-Crossword (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-2-17-22-new-york-times-mini-crossword-spoilers/959705)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-2-17-22-new-york-times-mini-crossword-spoilers/959705 "2022-02-19T18:03:56Z")
Four of the clues to today’s NYT mini-crossword appear to be rebuses done via icons – but only some of them appear visible on my screen. For example, one of the clues shows a little pic of a bee then a + then… nothing. … --- ## [Am I crazy? I noticed 2 things about the Olympics (well, 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-crazy-i-noticed-2-things-about-the-olympics-well-3/959510)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-crazy-i-noticed-2-things-about-the-olympics-well-3/959510 "2022-02-19T15:07:27Z")
Am I wrong? Curling has become alot more popular. It’s been quite exciting. Even if I don’t understand the game. At. All. And …in all the snowboard events the athlete’s are only putting one arm in their numbered vest a… --- ## [Would you pay to see a football game if your team had no chance to get into the playoffs? What if you had free tickets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-to-see-a-football-game-if-your-team-had-no-chance-to-get-into-the-playoffs-what-if-you-had-free-tickets/955833)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-to-see-a-football-game-if-your-team-had-no-chance-to-get-into-the-playoffs-what-if-you-had-free-tickets/955833 "2022-02-19T05:44:53Z")
Just wondering because I’ve experienced both scenarios. This season the Lions were already pretty much out of it all but mathematically by week 6 or so, when it became clear they were going to have to fight not to go 0-1… --- ## [How common is halfpipe skiing/snowboarding outside of the Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-halfpipe-skiing-snowboarding-outside-of-the-olympics/959762)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-halfpipe-skiing-snowboarding-outside-of-the-olympics/959762 "2022-02-19T04:27:19Z")
The halfpipe looks like fun and doesn’t require a mountain, just snow. I’ve spent very little time in ski areas and almost none of it during ski season. Is this one of the sports rarely seen outside of the Olympics or i… --- ## [Anyone up for a send-off for Total War: Warhammer 2 with a Succession game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-send-off-for-total-war-warhammer-2-with-a-succession-game/959055)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-send-off-for-total-war-warhammer-2-with-a-succession-game/959055 "2022-02-18T18:02:42Z")
Warhammer 3 is coming out, and I think it would be fitting to play a SDMB Succession game to send off its predecessor. For those who don’t know, a succession game is where we each play the game for a number of turns, th… --- ## [What will the Washington Football Team's new name be on 2 February 2022?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-the-washington-football-teams-new-name-be-on-2-february-2022/957231)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-the-washington-football-teams-new-name-be-on-2-february-2022/957231 "2022-02-18T03:58:43Z")
Not RedWolves or Wolves, according to the article. I like Washington Football Team but I doubt they’ll stick with it. Let’s hear some predictions! The winner gets a “way to go!” and a virtual pat on the back! --- ## [NFL 2021: The Super Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-the-super-bowl/959338)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-the-super-bowl/959338 "2022-02-18T01:24:53Z")
So it’s come to this. The final day of the 2021 season. Sunday 6:30 pm EST Los Angeles Rams @ Cincinnati Bengals (+4) The Rams play at their home stadium as the away team. It makes as much sense as anything else this … --- ## [Top 3 most-played Steam games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-3-most-played-steam-games/958820)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-3-most-played-steam-games/958820 "2022-02-17T02:53:26Z")
Open your Steam library. Sort by “Hours played.” What are your top 3 games? Mine are: Fishing: North Atlantic 317.7 hours American Truck Simulator 186.3 hours Project Zomboid 156.3 hours --- ## [Jeremy Giambi, dead at 47](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-giambi-dead-at-47/959189)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-giambi-dead-at-47/959189 "2022-02-17T00:48:02Z")
No COD given. --- ## [2022 NFL coaching carousel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-nfl-coaching-carousel/957096)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-nfl-coaching-carousel/957096 "2022-02-16T19:12:10Z")
Time for the annual thread of NFL coaching changes. The late season Covid flare up doesn’t help, so many teams got stuck fielding a bunch of backups as well as the longer season equaling more injuries. --- ## [Sports question (Winter Olympics: Luge)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-question-winter-olympics-luge/959430)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-question-winter-olympics-luge/959430 "2022-02-16T01:03:15Z")
So I came into the lunchroom at work in time to catch the tail end of the Super Bowl post game show, and the TV cut away to the Winter Olympics, apparently already in progress. I saw some guy (or girl, it could have been… --- ## [anti-Wordle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-wordle/959438)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-wordle/959438 "2022-02-15T22:49:26Z")
I have a modest theory, which I will be glad to elaborate on some time, that Wordle is a kind of scam, in that it’s all luck, pure luck, given a working brain and an ability to follow three very simple rules. No skill, o… --- ## [What countries do you root for in the Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-do-you-root-for-in-the-olympics/959346)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-do-you-root-for-in-the-olympics/959346 "2022-02-14T06:27:53Z")
What countries do you tend to follow/root for in the Olympics? If you have more than one, what are your top three? For me it’s: USA (it’s home) Netherlands (it’s my heritage) Canada (the Canucks hold a soft spot in my… --- ## [19th Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/957529)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/957529 "2022-02-14T03:47:17Z")
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 Doors… --- ## [Doubles luge, this sport looks physically painful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doubles-luge-this-sport-looks-physically-painful/959223)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doubles-luge-this-sport-looks-physically-painful/959223 "2022-02-12T05:36:07Z")
I’m watching Olympic luge, the doubles competition. Sliding down a mountain while another adult is squashed on top of you? At least 2 and 4 person bobsled make sense as there’s room in the sleigh for all the participant… --- ## [Wordle saved a life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-saved-a-life/959329)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordle-saved-a-life/959329 "2022-02-12T05:13:10Z")
An elderly woman living in Illinois was taken hostage by a mentally ill man who burst into her house nude and pointed a pair of scissors at her. He promised he wouldn’t hurt her, but forced her to bathe (still in her … --- ## [NFL 2021: Conference Championship Week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-conference-championship-week/958587)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-conference-championship-week/958587 "2022-02-12T00:08:31Z")
It’s week 21 of the NFL season, and it’s officially old enough to drink. Who will be sipping champagne after the games, and who will be sitting alone at the bar with a cheap bottle of whiskey, trying to forget their many… --- ## [Which is the fastest way down an icy mountain? Bobsled, luge, or skeleton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-fastest-way-down-an-icy-mountain-bobsled-luge-or-skeleton/959140)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-fastest-way-down-an-icy-mountain-bobsled-luge-or-skeleton/959140 "2022-02-11T04:38:28Z")
Assuimg everything else is equal. I gotta assume it’s either bobsled or skeleton since those get running starts… This article dodged the question. P.s. i encourage smartass/jackass answers. --- ## [NHL - Jan. 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-jan-2022/957397)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-jan-2022/957397 "2022-02-10T17:32:36Z")
The Arizona Coyotes are doing soooo bad right now… Audience: How bad are the Arizona Coyotes doing? Well! Last night against the NHL’s second-lousiest team - Chicago - they set a personal best this season by notching … --- ## [Am I misremembering this about Shaquille O'Neal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-misremembering-this-about-shaquille-oneal/959021)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-misremembering-this-about-shaquille-oneal/959021 "2022-02-09T18:45:15Z")
I was only 7 years old when the Orlando Magic were playing the Houston Rockets in an NBA Finals in the 1990s and I seem to recall that back then, the use of a gorilla to refer to black people was not considered racist an… --- ## [Disappearance (?) of Peng Shuai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearance-of-peng-shuai/954530)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearance-of-peng-shuai/954530 "2022-02-09T01:34:32Z")
Peng Shuai, a prominent professional tennis player from China, recently made a post on her social media account regarding a sexual assault by a former leader of the Communist Party in China. The post was removed in short… --- ## [Is using a steering wheel supposed to be hard to learn? Struggling to stay on track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-using-a-steering-wheel-supposed-to-be-hard-to-learn-struggling-to-stay-on-track/959103)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-using-a-steering-wheel-supposed-to-be-hard-to-learn-struggling-to-stay-on-track/959103 "2022-02-08T23:19:02Z")
I’m a PC user and for the last 15+ years I played all games with a keyboard, including racing games and simulators and while I wasn’t great, I’d often finish in the first 3 places in races for example, singleplayer thoug… --- ## [Australian Open 2022 (no Djokovic talk please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-open-2022-no-djokovic-talk-please/957912)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-open-2022-no-djokovic-talk-please/957912 "2022-02-08T07:31:42Z")
Just setting this up. Please keep all discussion of the Djokovic episode in the existing thread. Right now I’m fuming because ESPN has gone 20 minutes without showing a single point being played, while a dozen matches a… --- ## [Which modern car game is most like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-modern-car-game-is-most-like-this/959016)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-modern-car-game-is-most-like-this/959016 "2022-02-07T19:55:47Z")
My girlfriend is over World of Warcraft and wants to try some different games. She likes her memory of the old Need For Speed games, that is starting with a basic car, doing races to earn money to improve the car and get… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=56) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=58)