# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=85 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 86 --- ## [Yay I finally got one of these](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-finally-got-one-of-these/913612)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-finally-got-one-of-these/913612 "2020-06-30T02:44:35Z")
Its easier to show the video of what it is and does … and I had to get it off of eBay since it was officially sold out for about 15 more than original price … It was the one thing I got to get with the stimulus check … … --- ## [Diablo 3 - I need to leave the SDMB clan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-i-need-to-leave-the-sdmb-clan/913610)
**Author:** [@Rucksinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rucksinator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diablo-3-i-need-to-leave-the-sdmb-clan/913610 "2020-06-30T00:08:35Z")
With the exception of a handful of dopers, I’ve been the only person playing in the SDMB clan for years now. I’m getting lonely. I’m not here to beg any of y’all to play; I understand that y’all have moved on to other … --- ## [The great NASCAR Noose Incident fizzles out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-nascar-noose-incident-fizzles-out/912577)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-nascar-noose-incident-fizzles-out/912577 "2020-06-29T13:53:48Z")
The FBI reports that the “noose” found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega was actually a pull rope that had been there since last fall, before Wallace and his team were assigned the garage. Ooops. --- ## [Would you ever want to purchase a sports club?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-want-to-purchase-a-sports-club/855682)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-want-to-purchase-a-sports-club/855682 "2020-06-29T01:18:22Z")
Imagine you being the owner, or president of a sports club. You have your own office. You issue orders, etc, sign free agents, etc. Would you? --- ## [Women's soccer league is holding a tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-soccer-league-is-holding-a-tournament/913418)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-soccer-league-is-holding-a-tournament/913418 "2020-06-28T13:01:21Z")
We watched the first game between the Thorns and the Courage today. Between them, they’ve won the last three championships. Courage won 2-1, and the players were clearly out of shape. What was weird is that CBS chose to … --- ## [Man Creates Algorithm to Bet on Horseracing; Makes a Billion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-creates-algorithm-to-bet-on-horseracing-makes-a-billion/913315)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-creates-algorithm-to-bet-on-horseracing-makes-a-billion/913315 "2020-06-27T02:44:22Z")
This is a fascinating article about how a man used math and computers to create a betting system for horseracing. His adventures in the world of professional gambling should be made into a movie. --- ## [Double Up Trivia on Twitch Sundays at 7pm Pacific; Condensed Versions on YouTube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-up-trivia-on-twitch-sundays-at-7pm-pacific-condensed-versions-on-youtube/913104)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-up-trivia-on-twitch-sundays-at-7pm-pacific-condensed-versions-on-youtube/913104 "2020-06-27T00:06:26Z")
Hi! After checking it out with the mods, I got approval to post this here, and I know there are some folks interested in trivia here, so: This week will be Week #7 of Double Up Trivia, which I host at Twitch every Sunda… --- ## [Minecraft: Nether Update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-nether-update/911662)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-nether-update/911662 "2020-06-26T23:53:10Z")
My kids have been begging for Minecraft, and with school “out”, I relented and got it for them. And good timing too, a new update drops this week. I’ve been playing along with them (not quite this bad). We have a family… --- ## [I'm done with the MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-the-mlb/912676)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-the-mlb/912676 "2020-06-26T16:37:03Z")
and their Mickey Mouse shit. DH in the National League? Why is that a Covid issue? A runner on second base in extra innings? Let’s just have a steal home contest. A tie after more innings when the players get too… --- ## [Solitaire Battleships Logic Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solitaire-battleships-logic-game/912010)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solitaire-battleships-logic-game/912010 "2020-06-26T15:49:00Z")
Does anyone here play Solitaire Battleships? Samples can be found here: There is also an app (at least for Android, I imagine IOS as well) and these puzzles show up monthly in Games World of Puzzles. I find that I c… --- ## [Civilization 4/beyond the swrd .... how much do i hate thee let me f\*\*\*ing list the ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-4-beyond-the-swrd-how-much-do-i-hate-thee-let-me-f-ing-list-the-ways/912877)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-4-beyond-the-swrd-how-much-do-i-hate-thee-let-me-f-ing-list-the-ways/912877 "2020-06-26T10:27:14Z")
This about a pc/video game called sid Meiers civilization specifically the 4th edition of it and its addon “beyond the sword” Yes normally this would go in the game room but after what happened last night I want to l… --- ## [Is there a "Flynn effect" in strategy games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-flynn-effect-in-strategy-games/912694)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-flynn-effect-in-strategy-games/912694 "2020-06-25T22:32:16Z")
The games I’m thinking of are abstract strategy board games such as chess, which I’m superficially familiar with, and go, which I play on a regular basis; but the same logic might also apply to others, such as checkers. … --- ## [Let's Play...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play/438515)
**Author:** [@dotchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dotchan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2008, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play/438515 "2008-02-22T04:14:09Z")
Inspired by the Something Awful subforum of the same name, I have half a mind to replay some of my older video games and recording my progress in the name of enlightening you Dopers. The games that I’m considering: Di… --- ## [Adventure Quest 3D](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventure-quest-3d/912900)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventure-quest-3d/912900 "2020-06-25T02:22:05Z")
I just started playing AQ3D; anyone else here play? First of all, it’s free-to-play. Yes, there are in-game purchases but they seem to be cosmetic and not stuff that affects gameplay. Second, the game can be played … --- ## [MLB Pandemic Interlude 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pandemic-interlude-2020/850775)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-pandemic-interlude-2020/850775 "2020-06-24T17:05:08Z")
Spring Training should be over, so we might as well have a new thread for the Uncertain Period. MLB salaries for the first 60 day stoppage $5000 a day sounds really sweet, but it’s such a tiny percentage of what guys l… --- ## [Tennis held a tournament and now two players now test positive for Covid-19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-held-a-tournament-and-now-two-players-now-test-positive-for-covid-19/912097)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-held-a-tournament-and-now-two-players-now-test-positive-for-covid-19/912097 "2020-06-23T13:50:25Z")
Read about it here. Djokovic has been posting a bunch of anti-vaccine type nonsense as well, insisting no one will force him to get a vaccine. He helped put together this tournament, which featured stadiums of people wi… --- ## [Would you believe a comics editor RPG?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-believe-a-comics-editor-rpg/912168)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-believe-a-comics-editor-rpg/912168 "2020-06-23T09:42:07Z")
Tom Brevoort has launched a limited edition comic editor RPG:(Marvel's Tom Brevoort launches comics editor RPG - and you can follow along! | GamesRadar+) --- ## [I found the ideal old school Game Boy setup for GB/GBC/GBA games...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-ideal-old-school-game-boy-setup-for-gb-gbc-gba-games/848089)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-the-ideal-old-school-game-boy-setup-for-gb-gbc-gba-games/848089 "2020-02-17T22:48:17Z")
a few weeks ago, I stupidly damaged the screen of my old school Game Boy Pocket\*\* (mainly for playing Tetris, i’m hopelessly addicted to Tetris and the classic GB implementation is darned good), so I was on the hunt for … --- ## [I desperately want to go skid plate racing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-desperately-want-to-go-skid-plate-racing/855651)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-desperately-want-to-go-skid-plate-racing/855651 "2020-06-22T17:41:38Z")
So, in the world of racing re-runs I recently caught a round of skid plate racing. Not as loony as the figure 8 bus races, trailer races, or straight up demolition derby, but still a loony version of racing. Sadly, it s… --- ## [Will politics destroy sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-politics-destroy-sports/855176)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-politics-destroy-sports/855176 "2020-06-18T22:35:54Z")
The whole Drew Brees thing over the national anthem and his opinion causing controversy shows that politics will probably destroy sports. That is Brees’ opinion. Why does the entire football team have to agree on politi… --- ## [Was Colin Kaepernick the wrong man to take on this mantle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-colin-kaepernick-the-wrong-man-to-take-on-this-mantle/855789)
**Author:** [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-colin-kaepernick-the-wrong-man-to-take-on-this-mantle/855789 "2020-06-18T21:51:28Z")
Even before his protest, I never really cared for Kaepernick. I always thought he had a strange look about him. He’s lacking in charisma and I don’t recall ever seeing him smile or laugh. He claims he wants back in th… --- ## [Video games with good, even great plots and storytelling (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-with-good-even-great-plots-and-storytelling-spoilers/656172)
**Author:** [@Toffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toffe)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-with-good-even-great-plots-and-storytelling-spoilers/656172 "2020-06-18T18:04:42Z")
As a counterbalance to this thread: What are some video games that do a really good job of telling a good story? I expect Shadow of the Colossus to pop up here, but I’ve never played it as I’m PC-only. Before someone … --- ## [Where to place a bet online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-place-a-bet-online/841901)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-place-a-bet-online/841901 "2019-10-17T23:15:27Z")
The title says it all. What is a reputable online site to place a bet? Do they all charge a “membership” fee? Thanks everyone. --- ## [Why don't teams threepeat, fourpeat, or ninepeat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-teams-threepeat-fourpeat-or-ninepeat/855514)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-teams-threepeat-fourpeat-or-ninepeat/855514 "2020-06-18T03:16:17Z")
Why don’t teams aim for a majestic sports dynasty, a run, a reign? Why not? Shouldn’t teams aim for a ninepeat, or an thirteenthpeat? A repeat is nice, a second consecutive championship is nice, but why not a long run? S… --- ## [2B2T, the oldest anarchy server on Minecraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2b2t-the-oldest-anarchy-server-on-minecraft/855675)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2b2t-the-oldest-anarchy-server-on-minecraft/855675 "2020-06-18T01:40:27Z")
Some background info here in 2B2T: 2b2t - Wikipedia Recent (and thanks to Covid19), I have seen some youtube vids related to Minecraft and specifically 2B2T. It is a fascinating virtual world that has run about 10 yea… --- ## [NBA Season, Part Deux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-part-deux/855294)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-part-deux/855294 "2020-06-17T20:53:03Z")
The NBA season is about to restart, so let’s get back into the swing of things. First, the new rules: Only 22 teams are participating; the bottom dwellers are being left out. The Bulls, Hawks, Pistons, T-Wolves, Cav… --- ## [Jelle's Marble Runs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jelles-marble-runs/855807)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jelles-marble-runs/855807 "2020-06-17T18:09:02Z")
I’ve been getting into Jelle’s Marble Run events on YouTube and I’m addicted. I don’t think I could enjoy events like this that are much longer than 10 or 15 minutes but these are short enough to be a lot of fun and I lo… --- ## [VR: How to best setup lighthouses for a good VR experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-how-to-best-setup-lighthouses-for-a-good-vr-experience/855469)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vr-how-to-best-setup-lighthouses-for-a-good-vr-experience/855469 "2020-06-17T10:27:42Z")
Just as coronavirus was starting to send people home I decided now would be a good time to buy a VR headset. I have always wanted one (since before they even existed) and the new ones seemed pretty good with many of the… --- ## [Dwarf Fortress! ("Oh no; not again!")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwarf-fortress-oh-no-not-again/855646)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwarf-fortress-oh-no-not-again/855646 "2020-06-16T22:16:06Z")
Saw some good news today: Dwarf Fortress is getting graphics AND is coming to Steam! They are finally shedding the text interface in favor of some pretty sweet tiny graphics; I think that’s the best move they’ll ever m… --- ## [Was Colin Kaepernick the wrong man to take on this mantle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-colin-kaepernick-the-wrong-man-to-take-on-this-mantle/855787)
**Author:** [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-colin-kaepernick-the-wrong-man-to-take-on-this-mantle/855787 "2020-06-16T16:26:01Z")
Even before his protest, I never really cared for Kaepernick. I always thought he had a strange look about him. He’s lacking in charisma and I don’t recall ever seeing him smile or laugh. He claims he wants back in th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=84) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=86)