# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=72 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 73 --- ## [Fortnite dances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortnite-dances/939704)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortnite-dances/939704 "2021-04-11T19:32:24Z")
I’ve been aware of the dance the Floss for a while, but just for the first time heard it called a Fortnite dance. So I looked up “fortnite dances” and found there are several. I’d never heard of Fortnite so I looked it u… --- ## [Horse racing - still viable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-racing-still-viable/938682)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-racing-still-viable/938682 "2021-04-11T05:59:36Z")
Here, in Montreal, our racetrack has sat abandoned for the last 10-15 years - waiting for development to be approved (the old parking lot is already full of a Wal-Mart and other big-box stores). I’m sure many others have… --- ## [Horizon Zero Dawn - finally getting to play this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horizon-zero-dawn-finally-getting-to-play-this/938985)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horizon-zero-dawn-finally-getting-to-play-this/938985 "2021-04-09T14:19:39Z")
I started this last week after beating Cyberpunk 2077. Horizon Zero Dawn was on my playlist for a long time as I have never had a PS4 and they released it for PC last year. I had heard it was a disastrous release, but ha… --- ## [Red Dead Redemption 2 - my thoughts while I play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption-2-my-thoughts-while-i-play/932156)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption-2-my-thoughts-while-i-play/932156 "2021-04-08T22:53:32Z")
I’m finally playing RDR2. I’ll update as I go and let’s avoid major spoilers if there are spoilers about a game like this. I never played Red Dead Redemption or the game before that. This is my first one. I had hea… --- ## [MLB: 3,000 hit club and at-bats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-3-000-hit-club-and-at-bats/939516)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-3-000-hit-club-and-at-bats/939516 "2021-04-07T21:12:40Z")
Why is it that the number of at-bats needed to reach 3,000 hits is unknown for certain batters? In this list: 3,000 Hits Club | Baseball Almanac There are some batters from the earlier part of the last century, such as… --- ## [In Chess Notation, How Is It Recorded When A Player's Clock Runs Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-chess-notation-how-is-it-recorded-when-a-players-clock-runs-out/939390)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-chess-notation-how-is-it-recorded-when-a-players-clock-runs-out/939390 "2021-04-07T16:07:14Z")
Like if White’s clock runs out, and Black has plenty of material on the board and could win, the game is awarded to Black. But how is this written in the notation? --- ## [Baseball/Glasses Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-glasses-question/939402)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-glasses-question/939402 "2021-04-06T15:19:37Z")
I’m watching the Padres/Dbacks (day) game. The Padres left fielder is wearing what appears to be glasses with orange-colored glasses. Anyone know what he gains with this color? --- ## [The 2020-21 Ski Thread - The mountains are calling and I must go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-21-ski-thread-the-mountains-are-calling-and-i-must-go/920085)
**Author:** [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-21-ski-thread-the-mountains-are-calling-and-i-must-go/920085 "2021-04-05T22:11:43Z")
Last season’s ski thread is here: It’s hot out and our A/C broke down this Labor Day weekend, but I just bought a season pass (Epic Pass) for the upcoming ski season, so I was inspired to start this season’s ski thread… --- ## [2021 Fantasy Baseball Recruitment Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/937529)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/937529 "2021-04-05T21:53:32Z")
I have waited what I feel is an appropriate amount of time to mourn the results of the Super Bowl, and it’s time to move on to more important things in the sports world - baseball, and more specifically, fantasy baseball… --- ## [Why are less points earned in the NHL the last 20-25 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-less-points-earned-in-the-nhl-the-last-20-25-years/939391)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-less-points-earned-in-the-nhl-the-last-20-25-years/939391 "2021-04-05T14:15:58Z")
I am aware that Wayne Gretzky is from another planet and his point totals were insane. Lemieux as well, to a certain extent. However, check this list for point totals in a season None of the top 50 records for a season… --- ## [The good and the bad of Sid Meier's Civilization series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-and-the-bad-of-sid-meiers-civilization-series/929533)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-and-the-bad-of-sid-meiers-civilization-series/929533 "2021-04-05T13:33:01Z")
Just a thread for fans of the series to discuss what they like and don’t like about the various Civ games. I’ve only played some of the games. And I mostly play singleplayer at the noble difficulty level - I’m no wizard… --- ## [NBA 2020-21 Season: The Year After the Most Bizarre Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2020-21-season-the-year-after-the-most-bizarre-year/928779)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2020-21-season-the-year-after-the-most-bizarre-year/928779 "2021-04-04T17:01:42Z")
So, I was revved up to listen to my Pacers host the Knicks on opening day on SiriusXM, and they did some player interviews prior to the game-- only to switch over to starting to talk about horse racing when the game actu… --- ## [Why does my coworker play Game music throughout the day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-coworker-play-game-music-throughout-the-day/939172)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-coworker-play-game-music-throughout-the-day/939172 "2021-04-02T16:34:50Z")
I have a coworker that plays electronic music throughout the day. I casually asked about it and she said it was a game? I’m not a gamer. So I’m not sure what she means. I get the impression that’s she’s somehow staying … --- ## [That's XCOM (II) Baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-xcom-ii-baby/740194)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-xcom-ii-baby/740194 "2021-04-02T03:50:14Z")
Love me some Jake Solomon, guy’s got style, and so does his new game: XCOM2! The game is looking fantastic, sporting a much improved destruction model for buildings and cover, a bunch of new enemy types, and new gamepla… --- ## [Bundesliga: What is Borussia Dortmund’s strategy with respect to player development?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bundesliga-what-is-borussia-dortmund-s-strategy-with-respect-to-player-development/939153)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bundesliga-what-is-borussia-dortmund-s-strategy-with-respect-to-player-development/939153 "2021-04-01T20:27:25Z")
This is a club that continues to piss me off. I just read that Haaland’s agent is in Barcelona to discuss a possible transfer. They find these amazingly talented players at young ages, develop them into world class sta… --- ## [Cubs Game Televised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cubs-game-televised/939168)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cubs-game-televised/939168 "2021-04-01T16:44:06Z")
So, today is the last day before Spring Break which, for us, starts tomorrow. Besides a district hosted lunch, they have activities scheduled. One of the activities is to get the Cubs home opener onto the screen in Caf… --- ## [Why did Microsoft copy the SNES button layout, but reverse the letters on their XBOX controller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-microsoft-copy-the-snes-button-layout-but-reverse-the-letters-on-their-xbox-controller/938877)
**Author:** [@MrEntity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrEntity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-microsoft-copy-the-snes-button-layout-but-reverse-the-letters-on-their-xbox-controller/938877 "2021-04-01T16:03:03Z")
I’ve asked many people this question, including video game industry people and professors who teach video game design, and no-one has had any answer. It has been an incredibly obnoxious thing since it happened, and it’s … --- ## [MLB offseason 2020-2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-2020-2021/924226)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-offseason-2020-2021/924226 "2021-04-01T12:40:06Z")
I honestly thought someone was pranking me on Twitter, but no: White Sox have hired Tony La Russa as manager. Turning back the clock on your manager doesn’t make Covid go away, sorry. I’m baffled why a team on their w… --- ## [So, what is the best game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-the-best-game/850377)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-the-best-game/850377 "2021-04-01T02:38:32Z")
We have a thread on some of the worst board games, So I figure we should have a thread on some of the best ones. Some of my favorites: Concordia: One of my favorite euros. I like that it has more player interaction tha… --- ## [Poker: How does "All In" work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-how-does-all-in-work/938941)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-how-does-all-in-work/938941 "2021-03-31T04:05:30Z")
We see it a lot in movies where someone goes “all in” while gambling (usually poker). How doe that work? I get that if I have (say) $1000 and another player has $2000 they can make it so I can’t complete a hand because… --- ## [NASCAR dirt track racing weekend at Bristol: what a joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-dirt-track-racing-weekend-at-bristol-what-a-joke/939013)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-dirt-track-racing-weekend-at-bristol-what-a-joke/939013 "2021-03-31T00:17:04Z")
I’m not blaming the drivers who put on an exciting race. I also appreciate NASCAR coming up with ideas for attracting new fans. And when I heard they were going to do this, I marked out as much as anyone. But the execut… --- ## [The Championship Rings (or Banners) Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-championship-rings-or-banners-thread/938934)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-championship-rings-or-banners-thread/938934 "2021-03-30T18:04:05Z")
The first championship ring in modern times was worn by…the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. https://sihrhockey.org/\_\_a/public/column.cfm?cid=3&aid=470 It looked like a…wedding band. What are your favorite championship r… --- ## [NCAA Tournament bracket challenge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tournament-bracket-challenge/937968)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tournament-bracket-challenge/937968 "2021-03-30T17:22:18Z")
Are we doing a Tournament Challenge on ESPN.com like in past years? I’m hankering to pick my Florida Gators as national champions again! (Seriously, I don’t have great expectations for them this year. I’m just amazed … --- ## [NFL players save woman from being raped in park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-players-save-woman-from-being-raped-in-park/938951)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-players-save-woman-from-being-raped-in-park/938951 "2021-03-29T14:49:28Z")
here’s some good news about a couple of NFL players for a change --- ## [No foreign fans at Tokyo olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-foreign-fans-at-tokyo-olympics/938306)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-foreign-fans-at-tokyo-olympics/938306 "2021-03-28T13:29:21Z")
Can’t blame them. I hope they will allow families of athletes in. --- ## [Tom Clancy's The Division 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-clancys-the-division-2/927253)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-clancys-the-division-2/927253 "2021-03-28T00:23:37Z")
Surprised to not see a dedicated thread about The Division 2! I picked this up a while ago and didn’t get in to it, then started again this summer. This game is craaaaack for me. I love it. I’ve played through all of t… --- ## [Talking about "8-ball pool" on my Iphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-8-ball-pool-on-my-iphone/803481)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-8-ball-pool-on-my-iphone/803481 "2021-03-27T23:33:31Z")
I’ve been playing a few years. Anyone else play? I want to talk about the program and it’s deviation from the physics. I think it’s programmed to make you scratch or lose when you make some hard shots with power. And I’… --- ## [Six Nations rugby 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-nations-rugby-2021/932346)
**Author:** [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-nations-rugby-2021/932346 "2021-03-27T10:20:30Z")
Ya dancer! Further intelligent comment may or not be forthcoming, but to sum up: Scotland were pretty good. England were just awful The last time we won at Twickenham I had not yet started primary school. --- ## [America's Cup: PRADA ACWS - Anyone following (and have you seen these INSANE boats?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup-prada-acws-anyone-following-and-have-you-seen-these-insane-boats/928372)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup-prada-acws-anyone-following-and-have-you-seen-these-insane-boats/928372 "2021-03-27T03:59:18Z")
I am not a sailor. I did sail when I was a kid and teen in little sailboats on a lake and loved it but comparing that to this is like comparing my Big Wheel to a Bugatti Veyron. Still, I love sailboats and think they ar… --- ## [Running digital distribution game sale/special thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 1111\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734 "2021-03-27T00:28:34Z")
The various digital distribution gaming services (like steam, direct2drive, and impulse) seem to be competing more lately by offering some significant sales on games. When I ran a thread about Steam’s black friday sales … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=71) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=73)