# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=77 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [NBA 2020 Redux - The Seasonette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2020-redux-the-seasonette/916635)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2020-redux-the-seasonette/916635 "2020-12-23T15:35:19Z")
It just breaks my heart to revive the old NBA thread after such a long break. The beloved Raptors play on August 1st against the Lakers. 538.com has both LA teams favoured to win and place, somehow ignoring Toronto and… --- ## [Couple of interesting things seen after finishing Fallout New Vegas again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-interesting-things-seen-after-finishing-fallout-new-vegas-again/928492)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-interesting-things-seen-after-finishing-fallout-new-vegas-again/928492 "2020-12-22T17:30:38Z")
Finished for the Legion this time. Sat through the credits this time… The Doc at Goodsprings is played by Colonel Tigh from NuBSG! They got Monte Markham to play President Kimball?? Kind of a waste since he only got ab… --- ## [Kevin Greene (former NFL linebacker) dies at 58](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-greene-former-nfl-linebacker-dies-at-58/928580)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-greene-former-nfl-linebacker-dies-at-58/928580 "2020-12-22T14:35:15Z")
Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, who had a fifteen-year career in the NFL as a linebacker, with the Rams, Steelers, 49ers, and Panthers, died today at age 58. No cause of death was immediately released. Greene had 160 sacks… --- ## ["Abhorrence for Lawrence" OR The 0-16 NFL Season Thread (2020 ed.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abhorrence-for-lawrence-or-the-0-16-nfl-season-thread-2020-ed/921916)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abhorrence-for-lawrence-or-the-0-16-nfl-season-thread-2020-ed/921916 "2020-12-22T00:26:21Z")
We’re three weeks into this weird season of the National Football League. We have six teams at 0-3, and dammit we already have a tie, forcing me to include an extra column already. Our winless contenders: Philadelphia E… --- ## [NFL record question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-record-question/926272)
**Author:** [@Knighted\_Vorpal\_Sword](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knighted_Vorpal_Sword)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-record-question/926272 "2020-12-21T14:59:43Z")
I’m going to see if I can word the question in my head well enough for it to be understood: In the NFL, what is the longest x amount of yards and goal that has ended up as a touchdown? Does the NFL have a record for tha… --- ## [Who pays scalper prices for new PS5 or Xbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-pays-scalper-prices-for-new-ps5-or-xbox/928288)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-pays-scalper-prices-for-new-ps5-or-xbox/928288 "2020-12-18T23:52:13Z")
I guess people who are loaded and don’t care about the price? When the PS2 came out way back I got one for normal price Jan 1st. Eventually the scalpers will go away when the machines are easy to get. --- ## [Break dancing to be olympic sport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-dancing-to-be-olympic-sport/926932)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-dancing-to-be-olympic-sport/926932 "2020-12-18T22:43:53Z")
Don’t mind the other new sports I normally don’t like sports that only use judges --- ## [Best DLC PC/Console](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dlc-pc-console/928105)
**Author:** [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dlc-pc-console/928105 "2020-12-17T19:58:03Z")
This was also posted in the Red Dead Redemption thread, but I thought I might give it a general airing. To me it’s: Prey: Mooncrash. It has a definite ending, and I had done pretty much everything in it. Yet ten minute… --- ## [Games similar to Age of Empires II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-similar-to-age-of-empires-ii/928263)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-similar-to-age-of-empires-ii/928263 "2020-12-17T19:02:25Z")
Hey all! A friend and I are hoping to spend a little casual gaming time together online this weekend. In our college days we’d play AoE, Starcraft, and similar. We’re not necessarily masters at this type of game, but i… --- ## [MLB negro leagues update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-negro-leagues-update/928192)
**Author:** [@Scarlax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-negro-leagues-update/928192 "2020-12-17T17:20:26Z")
Manfred announced that negro league status is being updated to major league with ramifications no doubt related to representation in the HoF and museums, but also to effectively merge stats. @RickJay and other experts: … --- ## [Red Dead Redemption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption/853031)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-dead-redemption/853031 "2020-12-16T19:19:52Z")
I just finished Red Dead Redemption 2. I think I hit 96% completion in story mode. I doubt I’ll go back and grind for 100%. Overall I would say it’s one of the best games I’ve played. It’s exactly my kind of game, long s… --- ## [Arrests made in Gretzky theft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrests-made-in-gretzky-theft/928134)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrests-made-in-gretzky-theft/928134 "2020-12-16T18:37:26Z")
Brantford Police launched an investigation and say they quickly discovered that several of the missing items had likely been sold to various collectors across Canada. Police say that a three-month investigation ident… --- ## [Watching old classic tennis matches on tv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-old-classic-tennis-matches-on-tv/928143)
**Author:** [@chasole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chasole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-old-classic-tennis-matches-on-tv/928143 "2020-12-16T00:06:16Z")
This is more of an observation that older tennis fans may relate. Its that time of year when the tournaments are done, and the Tennis Channel broadcasts classic matches from yesteryear; Sampras, Agassi, Conners, Borg, Mc… --- ## [NFL 2020: Week 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2020-week-14/927766)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2020-week-14/927766 "2020-12-16T06:22:25Z")
I feel like there always is a Covid portion of these weekly updates, so here goes: The Carolina Panthers put 8 players on the Covid list after the players held a “gathering” together outside of the practice facility. The… --- ## [North American (MLS) soccer team names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-mls-soccer-team-names/927756)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-mls-soccer-team-names/927756 "2020-12-15T01:15:06Z")
Why is there this move to have soccer team names simply “FC”? (The Montreal Impact are thinking of changing their name to “FC Montreal” or “Montreal FC”). There are already four teams in Major League Soccer that are na… --- ## [Help. I suck at chess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-suck-at-chess/927267)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-suck-at-chess/927267 "2020-12-14T00:16:40Z")
Like a million other idiots, I decided to get back into chess after years of not playing and I have forgotten everything. I’ve managed to get my chess.com rating all the way up to… 850. Oh boy. I just can’t SEE. I ca… --- ## [NYT crossword puzzle app subscription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-crossword-puzzle-app-subscription/923674)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyt-crossword-puzzle-app-subscription/923674 "2020-12-13T18:08:39Z")
Since we no longer get a dead tree newspaper delivered, I’ve been missing my daily NYT crossword puzzle. Last weekend I downloaded the app for my Android phone, and it said I had a 7 day free trial and there was a button… --- ## [RIP Dick Allen (former MLB player)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-dick-allen-former-mlb-player/927505)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-dick-allen-former-mlb-player/927505 "2020-12-11T01:26:46Z")
Dick Allen, who won the NL Rookie of the Year Award for the Phillies in 1964, and the 1972 AL MVP Award for the White Sox (as well as two AL home run titles), passed away today, at age 78. He’s not in the Baseball Hall … --- ## [MLB Farm Team Limits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-farm-team-limits/927898)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-farm-team-limits/927898 "2020-12-13T13:50:48Z")
Recently, the MLB announced a reduction in the number of farm teams that can be affiliated with a major league baseball team. Hence, there has been a restructuring of minor league ball clubs. Why does the MLB care how ma… --- ## [Most ridiculous "directional schools" in college sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-ridiculous-directional-schools-in-college-sports/927190)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-ridiculous-directional-schools-in-college-sports/927190 "2020-12-12T21:56:56Z")
“Western” Illinois. At its width, its 210 miles. “Northern” Kentucky. 185 up to down. Don’t get me started on East, West and Central Michigan. Or Middle Tennessee State. And don’t forget North Florida’s recent entry i… --- ## [NFL Football Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-football-questions/927669)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-football-questions/927669 "2020-12-12T04:48:51Z")
I just understand the basics of NFL football. And, I watch on occasion. So, let me ask: In last night’s game (Cowboys vs. Ravens): Early in the game, the Ravens intercepted. The announcer said “nice return”. At best, … --- ## [What Is This Type Of Puzzle Called? (Example In OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-type-of-puzzle-called-example-in-op/836735)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-type-of-puzzle-called-example-in-op/836735 "2020-12-11T21:20:01Z")
What is this type of puzzle called? It’s where the way the words are arranged visually is itself a clue to the answer. Example: Infini | tive = “Split Infinitive” --- ## [Cyberpunk 2077 has a date! 4-16-2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyberpunk-2077-has-a-date-4-16-2020/835274)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyberpunk-2077-has-a-date-4-16-2020/835274 "2020-12-10T00:08:01Z")
So much sooner that I expected, this is one I have been most eagerly awaiting, and has been on top since the Borderlands 3 Epic store BS. Less than a year away. It also has some guy who was in a couple mov… --- ## [Shortest lifespan of team jersey you personally bought?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-lifespan-of-team-jersey-you-personally-bought/920061)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortest-lifespan-of-team-jersey-you-personally-bought/920061 "2020-12-09T19:08:04Z")
I only own two player team jerseys both of players who are still active and have been for the past 5 years or so on the same team. One hockey one football. It’s just been luck that these players haven’t been traded or re… --- ## [NFL 2020: Week 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2020-week-13/927116)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2020-week-13/927116 "2020-12-09T18:09:47Z")
Well, the NFL was bound and determined to have a Ravens/Steelers game, and they got it. Sure it was a shitshow, with bad play on both sides, but it was a game. Now to see about the potential Covid fallout. In other news… --- ## [Under EA, is BioWare now broken beyond repair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-ea-is-bioware-now-broken-beyond-repair/927384)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-ea-is-bioware-now-broken-beyond-repair/927384 "2020-12-07T17:52:25Z")
Once upon a time, BioWare was one of the darlings of the game development world. The Mass Effect trilogy is my all-time favorite game series. Depending on what aspects you enjoy most as a player, you can debate which in… --- ## [What is the greatest comeback in NFL history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-greatest-comeback-in-nfl-history/927419)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-greatest-comeback-in-nfl-history/927419 "2020-12-07T14:32:42Z")
As I sit here watching the Patriots annihilate the Chargers 44-Bupkis with five minutes left, it makes me wonder what the greatest comeback in NFL history might be. What is the greatest reversal in the shortest amount o… --- ## [SI Sportsperson of the Year 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsperson-of-the-year-2020/922757)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/si-sportsperson-of-the-year-2020/922757 "2020-12-06T22:42:01Z")
Yes, there was an earlier thread about this, but that one assumed that there would be no professional sports after early April. In light of both the NBA and NHL completing their seasons, MLB having its World Series (barr… --- ## [Odds of winning (Klondike) solitaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-of-winning-klondike-solitaire/925724)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-of-winning-klondike-solitaire/925724 "2020-12-06T21:39:19Z")
Most people are familiar with the draw three, unlimited pass version of solitaire common on computers and elsewhere. Since there are probably more possible hands than grains of sand, the winning odds might be found by s… --- ## [Mike Tyson vs Neanderthal Man \[Note: Very old thread\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-tyson-vs-neanderthal-man-note-very-old-thread/2304)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-tyson-vs-neanderthal-man-note-very-old-thread/2304 "2020-12-03T14:42:51Z")
…or just early man. If you put Mike and NM in the ring, who would be the champ? I think it was some x-file episode that said that early man’s intensified survival instincts would make him more formidable. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=76) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=78)