# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=65 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 66 --- ## [Tim Tebow as tight end](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-tebow-as-tight-end/942639)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-tebow-as-tight-end/942639 "2021-09-03T00:19:38Z")
Signed on with the Jacksonville Jaguars. No doubt there is some PR aspect to the signing (he already has the #1 selling jersey in the NFL online shop). But the question is does he also have a legitimate shot, or is it pu… --- ## [Best and worst Olympic events to watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-olympic-events-to-watch/948175)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-olympic-events-to-watch/948175 "2021-09-02T23:52:34Z")
Best: Woman’s beach volleyball. Worst. Or perhaps just the oddest. I don’t know what it is called but there are 5 women throwing Hula Hoops into the air. --- ## [Tokyo Paralympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokyo-paralympics/949700)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokyo-paralympics/949700 "2021-09-01T15:39:27Z")
I don’t usually read the sports pages but came to see whether there was any discussion about watching this year’s Paralympics here and found zero. I know they \[and disability sports in general\] have far less public reco… --- ## [Tell me about your experience with early access games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-early-access-games/949626)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-early-access-games/949626 "2021-09-01T01:50:20Z")
I’m looking at Last Epoch. It’s $35 on Steam, but in early access. I’ve seen some good reviews, but still not sure I like the idea of paying to be in a beta. I know there is an argument that many times AAA releases sti… --- ## [Kylian Mbappe transfer situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kylian-mbappe-transfer-situation/949802)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kylian-mbappe-transfer-situation/949802 "2021-08-31T08:04:55Z")
As many times that I’ve researched it, studied it, and had it explained to me, I still don’t fully understand the motivations of all parties in these types of transfer situations. Here’s my read: PSG already have a lot… --- ## [Women's Hockey -- No Checking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-hockey-no-checking/949798)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-hockey-no-checking/949798 "2021-08-30T22:32:08Z")
I’m watching the Women’s Hockey World Championship. I know there’s no checking in women’s hockey (why? I’d love to discuss that, too), but what does that mean? They seem to hit into each other pretty regularly. They … --- ## [He Hate Me Keeper League 2020 - Year 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league-2020-year-18/917277)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league-2020-year-18/917277 "2021-08-30T21:26:56Z")
SDMB He Hate Me Keeper League I wanted to start the thread because I think we need a little more runway to discuss how we’re going to do this this year. Keeper Rules You can only keep a maximum of 3 players. You can … --- ## [Player/Character Gender in Video Gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/player-character-gender-in-video-gaming/948237)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/player-character-gender-in-video-gaming/948237 "2021-08-29T22:26:32Z")
Quantic Foundry ran a survey of 2,956 gamers and found that 29% of men prefer to play as a female character, if given the option. Conversely, only 9% of women prefer to play as male characters. Curiously, men who prefe… --- ## [Recruiting 1-2 players for the He Hate Me Fantasy Football League (19 years running)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recruiting-1-2-players-for-the-he-hate-me-fantasy-football-league-19-years-running/949715)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recruiting-1-2-players-for-the-he-hate-me-fantasy-football-league-19-years-running/949715 "2021-08-29T08:05:42Z")
League thread He Hate Me is the longest running SDMB fantasy football league at 19 years. It’s a 14 man league, and we are currently 2 players short (well, possibly one, depending on how we feel about off-board recruitm… --- ## [Help me choose my #1 pick for my fantasy football team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-my-1-pick-for-my-fantasy-football-team/949665)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-my-1-pick-for-my-fantasy-football-team/949665 "2021-08-28T17:47:04Z")
Unfortunately I drew the #1 pick in my 10-team 1/2 PPR league, with a snake draft order. This means that my #1 pick is very important, as I don’t go again until #20 and #21. The obvious contenders are Christian McCaffr… --- ## [Former NBA Champion tries out NCAA Golf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-nba-champion-tries-out-ncaa-golf/949457)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-nba-champion-tries-out-ncaa-golf/949457 "2021-08-25T03:09:43Z")
NBA champion J.R. Smith joins North Carolina A&T golf team as walk-on after enrolling at school He might be the most popular walk-on golfer in history among the co-eds. I think it is great that he is going back to scho… --- ## [Got suckered into running an Euchre (card game) app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-suckered-into-running-an-euchre-card-game-app/949467)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-suckered-into-running-an-euchre-card-game-app/949467 "2021-08-25T01:44:16Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## ["The Ascent" is pretty fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ascent-is-pretty-fun/949045)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ascent-is-pretty-fun/949045 "2021-08-22T01:47:51Z")
A game came out recently called “The Ascent”. For $25 it’s well worth the cost IMO. It’s an isometirc, twin-stick shooter (can totally play it on a PC too…no problem). Loads of fun. Looks great. Just my $0.02 … --- ## [New PC Game: "Humankind"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-pc-game-humankind/949123)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-pc-game-humankind/949123 "2021-08-20T23:20:10Z")
I’ve played ten minutes so far and somehow didn’t get tutorial tips, which was an error. Anyway, Humankind is supposed to out-Civilization Civilization, and so far it looks VERY much like Civilization, so we shall see. … --- ## [How would you like the realignment in college football to shake out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-like-the-realignment-in-college-football-to-shake-out/947716)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-like-the-realignment-in-college-football-to-shake-out/947716 "2021-08-20T20:52:14Z")
This is a spin off on the thread on Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big XII for the SEC. There’s already talk of other big name teams wanting to join the SEC. Florida State, Clemson, Ohio State, and Michigan have been m… --- ## [Reasons why I believe the Gta trilogy rumors and E&E are actually the new game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-why-i-believe-the-gta-trilogy-rumors-and-e-e-are-actually-the-new-game/949185)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-why-i-believe-the-gta-trilogy-rumors-and-e-e-are-actually-the-new-game/949185 "2021-08-20T01:04:35Z")
At the moment there are 2 more…or less confirmed things we are getting from Rockstar: Expanded and enhanced version of GTA V Trilogy of LC, VC and SA released on UE (I think still only a rumour, but a strong one) For … --- ## [Words With Friends Coin Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-coin-question/949102)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-coin-question/949102 "2021-08-19T01:39:53Z")
Until a couple of days ago I could watch short videos/advertisements every day and earn 3 coins for each one I watched. There was usually a half dozen or so. No more. Anyone know why? --- ## [Chinese internet cafe narc's out wanted leage of legends player to a off duty cop that just happens to be there at the same time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-internet-cafe-narcs-out-wanted-leage-of-legends-player-to-a-off-duty-cop-that-just-happens-to-be-there-at-the-same-time/948999)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-internet-cafe-narcs-out-wanted-leage-of-legends-player-to-a-off-duty-cop-that-just-happens-to-be-there-at-the-same-time/948999 "2021-08-17T23:41:07Z")
apparently in Asia when a known e-sports player is in an internet cafe it’s common to point them out like they do celebrities at sporting events over here Well for one guy who is a ranked pro player who was wanted by … --- ## [SEC adding Oklahoma and Texas - my idea for a "pod system"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-adding-oklahoma-and-texas-my-idea-for-a-pod-system/948741)
**Author:** [@Rucksinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rucksinator)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-adding-oklahoma-and-texas-my-idea-for-a-pod-system/948741 "2021-08-17T21:59:51Z")
Shortly after the announcement, I was talking to my nephew and he mentioned a system of 4 pods. I got to thinking about, then diagraming it, and thought that I would share my thoughts for other SEC fans to discuss. \*\*B… --- ## [So, you're a pro athlete in the major leagues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youre-a-pro-athlete-in-the-major-leagues/948554)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youre-a-pro-athlete-in-the-major-leagues/948554 "2021-08-17T13:27:35Z")
Is it important for you to get to play for your favorite team? Could you be happy playing for your most-loathed team? Would you want to spend your entire career with one team only, or be with several? If you’ve spent yo… --- ## [Messi is leaving Barcelona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/messi-is-leaving-barcelona/948114)
**Author:** [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/messi-is-leaving-barcelona/948114 "2021-08-16T23:45:22Z")
Lionel Messi contract: Barcelona says club legend won’t return - Sports Illustrated Looks like negotiations broke down because Barca is broke (well to be more honest, they can’t fit him under the La Liga FFP like salary… --- ## [Diablo II: Resurrected Announced for 2021 release](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-ii-resurrected-announced-for-2021-release/933346)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-ii-resurrected-announced-for-2021-release/933346 "2021-08-15T21:43:31Z")
Diablo II: Resurrected Announcement Trailer When I first heard about the announcement I was like “Meh, I loved that game and played it for years but I don’t think I would want to play it again now even with better graph… --- ## [Frostpunk 2 Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frostpunk-2-trailer/948735)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frostpunk-2-trailer/948735 "2021-08-15T17:05:28Z")
Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with this game. I want to like it. But there is so little replayability. It seems like you need to play and play until you find the one way to win. Once you have done that … --- ## [Why I won't use Steam ... again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-use-steam-again/947782)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-use-steam-again/947782 "2021-08-15T17:40:53Z")
I had not used Steam for a very long time, not since its early days when it bricked my brand new hard drive. Last week I downloaded the beta for the new Amazon game, New World, which is only available with Steam. I knew… --- ## [Why are sports recap announcers' voices so loud and shrill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-sports-recap-announcers-voices-so-loud-and-shrill/948043)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-sports-recap-announcers-voices-so-loud-and-shrill/948043 "2021-08-14T05:05:18Z")
Announcers doing sports recaps talk too damn loudly! I wish they were a little less intense; who’s with me? --- ## [Bronze medal Athlete fidgets and fusses during national anthem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bronze-medal-athlete-fidgets-and-fusses-during-national-anthem/945174)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bronze-medal-athlete-fidgets-and-fusses-during-national-anthem/945174 "2021-08-13T18:04:33Z")
Gwen Berry throws hammer, gets medal, feels disrespected when national anthem plays during podium ceremony. Is she a brat that shouldn’t go to the Olympics or should her disrespect be respected? --- ## [D&D like computer games, where you build your whole party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-like-computer-games-where-you-build-your-whole-party/947657)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-like-computer-games-where-you-build-your-whole-party/947657 "2021-08-13T14:17:50Z")
Are there any recent, good D&D type games where you actually build the whole party? I Loved the old Gold box games, and the original Bard’s tale et al. Obviously the last couple decades have moved toward the create one(… --- ## [New record slowest Strike-looking ever. 31 mph](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-record-slowest-strike-looking-ever-31-mph/948307)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-record-slowest-strike-looking-ever-31-mph/948307 "2021-08-13T04:08:07Z")
Good to know I still have the stuff to be a Major league pitcher. :wink: --- ## [Olympic medal count. Who is winning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-medal-count-who-is-winning/947775)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympic-medal-count-who-is-winning/947775 "2021-08-13T00:47:19Z")
Some sites rank the medal count by total medals (US is winning). Some sites rank by Gold medals won (China is winning) I am not that big into sports, but I do like when US athletes win and you get the whole back story … --- ## [Does anyone still play The Sims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-play-the-sims/776853)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-play-the-sims/776853 "2021-08-12T22:44:21Z")
And if you do, do you do the challenges? How did that work out for you? I’ve played The Legacy and the I Am Surrounded By Idiots challenges. I have yet to do 10 generations of either. I’d sure like to hear that people h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=64) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=66)