# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=63 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [Shadow of War-recruitment/leveling troubles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadow-of-war-recruitment-leveling-troubles/952826)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadow-of-war-recruitment-leveling-troubles/952826 "2021-10-22T18:37:27Z")
I’ve recently gotten back into this game and run into a few troubles that a Google search wasn’t able to solve. First-if I switch an orc from being my bodyguard to a mission, will that possibly lead to their defection do… --- ## [NFL 2021: Week Six Degrees of Parity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-six-degrees-of-parity/952358)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-six-degrees-of-parity/952358 "2021-10-21T22:44:33Z")
The game of the week just might be Chargers vs. Ravens. Both are in the lead in their respective divisions and this game may have playoff seeding implications. The Browns at 3-2 are favored over the Cardinals at 5-0. … --- ## [How do game developers handle advancements in technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-game-developers-handle-advancements-in-technology/952916)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-game-developers-handle-advancements-in-technology/952916 "2021-10-21T15:44:46Z")
Continuing the discussion from Star Citizen is the Future of PC Gaming, and it \[was\] Free to Play this week (Edit: No Longer Free): The Star Citizen thread recently celebrated its 6th birthday. The game itself has been … --- ## [Ticket Fu needed for Red Sox game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticket-fu-needed-for-red-sox-game/447680)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticket-fu-needed-for-red-sox-game/447680 "2008-05-02T16:55:23Z")
I am interested in getting tickets to a particular Red Sox game at Fenway Park in June. Of course, the game is sold out at the box office, so I am browsing StubHub and the like to find 3 tickets, where outfield grandsta… --- ## [God of War (2018) voted as the best video game of all time (by video game fans)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-2018-voted-as-the-best-video-game-of-all-time-by-video-game-fans/951650)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-2018-voted-as-the-best-video-game-of-all-time-by-video-game-fans/951650 "2021-10-20T17:11:28Z")
IGN ran a bracket contest for readers to vote on the best video game of all time. They chose “God of War”. God of War is certainly a very good game but…best game ever? I don’t think so. I am guessing the voters wer… --- ## [What Was This Computer Game/Desktop Screensaver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-computer-game-desktop-screensaver/952769)
**Author:** [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-computer-game-desktop-screensaver/952769 "2021-10-19T23:14:45Z")
I saw this desktop/screensaver computer game back in 91 or 92, running on Windows 3.11 platform. The game was basically Asteroids, but instead of black-and-white wire frame ships and rocks, it was colorized with comical… --- ## [What is the worst board game you have ever played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-board-game-you-have-ever-played/805868)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-board-game-you-have-ever-played/805868 "2021-10-18T03:00:31Z")
The topic was brought up in the “Least Favourite…” game thread, And I thought I would turn it into a thread of its own. I have played the “Twin Peaks” game-Overly complicated yet you’ll only get through it via pure luck… --- ## [I cant wait to play as Newcastle in FM 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-to-play-as-newcastle-in-fm-2023/952663)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-to-play-as-newcastle-in-fm-2023/952663 "2021-10-18T01:11:53Z")
Yes, next years not this…where I’ll have like a billion to spend in the Championship. --- ## [The Ancient Art of War enemy leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ancient-art-of-war-enemy-leaders/952612)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ancient-art-of-war-enemy-leaders/952612 "2021-10-17T18:42:09Z")
Yeah, major shot in the dark here, but I haven’t been able to dig up anything solid anywhere else, including the game manual, and I just started vacation and don’t have the energy for a full-fledged what’s-with-games-the… --- ## [Your definition of a sports dynasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-definition-of-a-sports-dynasty/951978)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-definition-of-a-sports-dynasty/951978 "2021-10-15T00:39:14Z")
As a Cowboys fan, one topic that some Dallas fans can get debative about is whether the 1990s squad really counted as a true “dynasty.” They appeared in four straight conference title games and won three Super Bowls, but… --- ## [Chess is gendered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-is-gendered/951763)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-is-gendered/951763 "2021-10-14T01:30:51Z")
I just read an article about international chess sponsorships in The Guardian. They report that some female grand masters are offended that women’ tournaments are sponsored by a breast augmentation company. Why are chess… --- ## [NFL 2021: Week Five Easy Pieces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-five-easy-pieces/952078)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-five-easy-pieces/952078 "2021-10-13T21:54:33Z")
There is only one undefeated team (who would’ve thought it would be the Arizona Cardinals?). And there are only two teams without a win (that one is much easier to guess: Lions and the Jags). The Super Bowl favorite KC C… --- ## [NHL offseason news 2021, Release the Kraken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453 "2021-10-13T18:42:26Z")
Here’s a thread to discuss the NHL offseason. Remember those massive contracts in 2012? Ryan Suter and Zach Parise? Both gone now, definitely didn’t work out for the Wild. Also, Pekka Rinne retired --- ## [PFF ratings...10 QBs better than Mahomes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pff-ratings-10-qbs-better-than-mahomes/952342)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pff-ratings-10-qbs-better-than-mahomes/952342 "2021-10-12T15:26:05Z")
I’m guessing that someone here on the boards has PFF (Pro Football Focus) access. I hope I’m not asking for proprietary information, but on Sunday Night they said that Mahomes was 11th best on the list of quarterbacks. … --- ## [MLB: Most consecutive foul balls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-most-consecutive-foul-balls/721563)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-most-consecutive-foul-balls/721563 "2021-10-12T14:50:52Z")
While following along online with today’s Red Sox-Twins game, Eduardo Rodriquez is pitching to Shane Robinson, and the first 8 pitches were fouls. That was followed by 2 balls, another foul, and finally a fly out. I don’… --- ## [What are the biggest team comebacks over the course of a season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-biggest-team-comebacks-over-the-course-of-a-season/952268)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-biggest-team-comebacks-over-the-course-of-a-season/952268 "2021-10-11T16:39:32Z")
So the Lions are losing right now and this will make them 0-5. If they win every single game remaining this year, that might give them a shot at the playoffs(maybe not, I don’t follow football). What are the biggest sin… --- ## [75 years of the NBA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-years-of-the-nba/952091)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-years-of-the-nba/952091 "2021-10-08T14:42:02Z")
Well, this season is the NBA’s 75th, dating back to its 1946-1947 inaugural season. And the league just released a special commercial to celebrate its history, both happy and sad — including a Kobe tribute. https://yout… --- ## [NFL 2021: Week Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse/951658)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse/951658 "2021-10-08T13:53:20Z")
Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:20 PM: Jaguars @ Bengals Sunday, October 3, 2021 1 PM: Titans @ Jets 1 PM: Chiefs @ Eagles 1 PM: Panthers @ Cowboys 1 PM: Giants @ Saints 1 PM: Browns @ Vikings 1 PM: Lions @ Bears … --- ## [Explain the difference between a forward lateral, a shovel pass, and whatever that underhand thing is that Mahomes does](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-difference-between-a-forward-lateral-a-shovel-pass-and-whatever-that-underhand-thing-is-that-mahomes-does/951878)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-difference-between-a-forward-lateral-a-shovel-pass-and-whatever-that-underhand-thing-is-that-mahomes-does/951878 "2021-10-08T02:07:28Z")
Correct me if/where I’m wrong here. A “lateral” is when the player with the ball (usually the QB) flips it to a player alongside or behind him with a sort of underhanded toss. This is legal. A “forward lateral” is the s… --- ## [In MLB standings, what is the WC column?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-mlb-standings-what-is-the-wc-column/940265)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-mlb-standings-what-is-the-wc-column/940265 "2021-10-05T21:59:34Z")
I’m used to seeing the GB column (games behind) in the published baseball standings, but I now see a WC column as well. I know how to compute GB, but I don’t know what WC is or how it’s computed. Can anyone help? --- ## [Subnautica Below Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-below-zero/951837)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subnautica-below-zero/951837 "2021-10-05T19:03:24Z")
I just 99% percent finished SBZ after having got it at a Steam half off sale not too long ago, I only issue I had was that it seemed pretty short, but a lot of fun. I didn’t see any other threads on It, just several on … --- ## [MLB: September 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2021/950347)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2021/950347 "2021-10-05T18:30:07Z")
Already a week into September and I forgot to start a new thread. Some interesting playoff battles along with a bunch of teams playing out the season after trading away everyone. Keeping my eye on the NL West and the Y… --- ## [Would this be legal strategy in Fourball (Golf)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-legal-strategy-in-fourball-golf/951343)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-legal-strategy-in-fourball-golf/951343 "2021-10-02T18:18:16Z")
A Fourball is one of the competitions used the Ryder Cup and other Match Play events. The four players (two on each team) play their own ball throughout. The better score on a hole from the two players on a team is compa… --- ## [NFL 2021: Week Three Wise Men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-three-wise-men/951194)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-three-wise-men/951194 "2021-10-02T17:19:02Z")
Injuries and Covid the big news again this week. The Texans, Dolphins, and Bears (and maybe Colts) all lost their starting Qbs. Perennial douchebag Antonio Brown gets Covid (Yeah!), as does Zach Ertz. A couple of very go… --- ## [Terraria - Journey's End update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terraria-journeys-end-update/853708)
**Author:** [@Staggerlee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Staggerlee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terraria-journeys-end-update/853708 "2021-09-30T15:47:29Z")
Anyone excited about this update, due on 16th May? It sounds pretty good - a complete revamp of the game’s assets, plus hundreds of new items. I was excited until I realised (from comments in that forum) that this up… --- ## [The Witness philosophy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witness-philosophy/951338)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witness-philosophy/951338 "2021-09-28T18:24:56Z")
If you haven’t played, it’s best to go in knowing nothing, so maybe don’t read on. Also, this post is kind of tangential to the game so it might be better in GD, but seems all game related things go here. I’m a bit lat… --- ## [Why isn't it standard practice to rush an opposing goalkeeper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-it-standard-practice-to-rush-an-opposing-goalkeeper/951449)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-it-standard-practice-to-rush-an-opposing-goalkeeper/951449 "2021-09-28T02:35:52Z")
Went to an MLS game last night and I noticed that in most instances, when a keeper had the ball at his feet, the opposing team would just let him have all day. Occasionally they would send someone to pressure him, but us… --- ## ["6-year-old couldn’t play soccer because of ‘culturally biased’ hair rules" youth soccer coaches how would this play out in your league?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-year-old-couldn-t-play-soccer-because-of-culturally-biased-hair-rules-youth-soccer-coaches-how-would-this-play-out-in-your-league/951151)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-year-old-couldn-t-play-soccer-because-of-culturally-biased-hair-rules-youth-soccer-coaches-how-would-this-play-out-in-your-league/951151 "2021-09-28T02:16:17Z")
I know @The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat is a youth soccer coach but I don’t know about anyone else here’s what happened to a 6-year-old little girl How would/could you handle this? --- ## [NBA 4-Point Play Leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-4-point-play-leaders/951308)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-4-point-play-leaders/951308 "2021-09-26T01:26:23Z")
At some point in the past, I remember reading a stat that Jamal Crawford is the all-time leader in 4-point plays. For those not familiar, a 4-point play can occur if a player gets fouled on a successful 3-point play att… --- ## [WWE Friday Night Smackdown!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-friday-night-smackdown/951105)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-friday-night-smackdown/951105 "2021-09-25T11:39:17Z")
It seems I am taking my stepson and the gang to WWE Friday Night Smackdown this week. Tickets were $50, by the way. Any idea how long such a show lasts? It starts at 7.45. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=62) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=64)