# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=92 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 93 --- ## [Great WoW April Fools Joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-wow-april-fools-joke/443540)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-wow-april-fools-joke/443540 "2008-04-03T12:35:45Z")
Blizzard did it again with a very fun April Fools joke. See the new Hero Bard Class. Witness the new Molten Core expansion for console games (be sure to watch the trailer). Note that all players on their forums are no… --- ## [U.S. championships and droughts - 4 major men's leagues only, or including others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-championships-and-droughts-4-major-mens-leagues-only-or-including-others/849227)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-championships-and-droughts-4-major-mens-leagues-only-or-including-others/849227 "2020-03-12T01:51:20Z")
A few months ago, a Washington Mystics player complained that the term “District of Champions” did not include the WNBA title (the Washington Capitals had tweeted “District of champions; 2018 Stanley Cup and 2019 World S… --- ## [2019 Fantasy Baseball Recruitment Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/828970)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-fantasy-baseball-recruitment-thread/828970 "2020-03-11T23:45:52Z")
The Super Bowl is over and done with, it’s time to move on to more important things in the sports world - baseball, and more specifically, fantasy baseball. There are a number of good active leagues going on the SDMB eac… --- ## [Adventures in Boardgames: Star Wars Outer Rim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-boardgames-star-wars-outer-rim/849111)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adventures-in-boardgames-star-wars-outer-rim/849111 "2020-03-11T22:18:42Z")
Bought this game a few weeks ago but finally played it. It’s a sandbox game where you play as a Smuggler, Bounty Hunter or other Rogue and make your way through the Star Wars Galaxy running jobs to gain fame. The first o… --- ## [When did the “4 major American sports” get established as such?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-4-major-american-sports-get-established-as-such/849046)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-4-major-american-sports-get-established-as-such/849046 "2020-03-11T17:16:45Z")
Ok a debatable phrase but as far back as I can remember Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and NHL were considered the “four major leagues” in the USA, or at the very least “four major pro team leagues”. Baseball, while su… --- ## [Can a team retroactively forfeit a game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-team-retroactively-forfeit-a-game/849000)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-team-retroactively-forfeit-a-game/849000 "2020-03-11T16:37:35Z")
There’s a current incident in my area where some members of a college sports team did something wrong outside of the arena and as a result, the team announced they won’t be playing for the rest of the season and will be … --- ## [MLB Off Season/Hot Stove](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-off-season-hot-stove/842799)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 490\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-off-season-hot-stove/842799 "2020-07-02T22:18:25Z")
Congratulations to the Nationals! This is the thread for post-World Series discussion, including speculation about year-end awards, management/coaching changes, free agents, trades, and so on. My Astros have finally hi… --- ## [Indian Wells Cancelled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-wells-cancelled/849207)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-wells-cancelled/849207 "2020-03-11T00:04:53Z")
Indian Wells, often referred to as professional tennis’ “Fifth Major”, has been indefinitely postponed due to one case of the Corona virus in the local area. They say “postponed”, but can it realistically ever be played… --- ## [Newish good games with "Animated Movie" art direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newish-good-games-with-animated-movie-art-direction/848601)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newish-good-games-with-animated-movie-art-direction/848601 "2020-03-10T13:47:35Z")
I kind of like this style in a game, but the last one I played that I consider fits the bill was Bioshock Infinite. That’s from 2012. I really like that kind of look; stylized, cartoony, pretty, and not really going fo… --- ## [Are you ready for XFL football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-for-xfl-football/844171)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ready-for-xfl-football/844171 "2020-03-09T00:26:59Z")
Do you even care about XFL football? :smiley: Here is the 2020 television schedule…but I’m wondering if that entire schedule will get played before the plug is pulled. --- ## [What are your rules for racking 8 ball pool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-rules-for-racking-8-ball-pool/848338)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-rules-for-racking-8-ball-pool/848338 "2020-03-08T20:56:45Z")
For me, the 1 ball at the top, 8 ball in the middle, and solids alternating with stripes as best as possible and make the rack as tight as possible. These are just house rules that I picked up in college. What say you? --- ## [Has this ever been done before? (college sports)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-this-ever-been-done-before-college-sports/848276)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-this-ever-been-done-before-college-sports/848276 "2020-03-08T15:05:22Z")
The Oregon Ducks are currently just a few very winnable basketball games from going undefeated at home this year in football and both men’s and women’s basketball; their aggregate home record is currently 39-0. Has any … --- ## [Would “Jeopardy” wait for me if I was on a long winning streak...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-jeopardy-wait-for-me-if-i-was-on-a-long-winning-streak/848588)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-jeopardy-wait-for-me-if-i-was-on-a-long-winning-streak/848588 "2020-03-08T06:53:56Z")
… and had to miss days for a prior commitment? Also, how do people on long streaks explain their absences to their families and employers? I thought they were forbidden to tell others the results before air. --- ## [Sign stealing in baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sign-stealing-in-baseball/846380)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sign-stealing-in-baseball/846380 "2020-03-06T16:46:51Z")
As this article details, MLB is in the midst of dealing with a sign stealing ‘scandal’ involving the Astros. In the article, it states “decoding (signs) with the naked eye is allowed”. Is there any more in-depth definit… --- ## [In European Soccer, Is Getting Sent To An American Team Seen As A Bad Thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-is-getting-sent-to-an-american-team-seen-as-a-bad-thing/848792)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-is-getting-sent-to-an-american-team-seen-as-a-bad-thing/848792 "2020-03-06T13:53:54Z")
Lots of players join Major League Soccer (MLS) from European clubs. ISTR reading somewhere that generally these are men whose best days are behind them. So if you’re a European player and you get sent to play in the U.S… --- ## [Italy bans fans from all sporting events](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italy-bans-fans-from-all-sporting-events/848935)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italy-bans-fans-from-all-sporting-events/848935 "2020-03-05T23:31:32Z")
Until April 3rd , impacts all levels of sports --- ## [Why hasn't Mongolia done better in Olympic wrestling (their national sport)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-mongolia-done-better-in-olympic-wrestling-their-national-sport/847356)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-mongolia-done-better-in-olympic-wrestling-their-national-sport/847356 "2020-03-03T23:37:19Z")
Mongolia has not won an Olympic metal in wrestling since Mexico 1980. It seems to be such a big deal in their country, but they don’t seem to do well internationally. Is Olympic wrestling a different type than what is pr… --- ## [Skyrim: Legendary Edition - Having problem adopting kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-legendary-edition-having-problem-adopting-kids/848756)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-legendary-edition-having-problem-adopting-kids/848756 "2020-03-02T17:34:03Z")
My sister has Skyrim: Legendary Edition for XBox 360, and she’s been finding it impossible to adopt children. Her character is married, and has two houses. She’s also not been getting access to building supplies; it’s … --- ## [NHL 103 - February 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-103-february-2020/847319)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-103-february-2020/847319 "2020-03-02T00:42:22Z")
Opening new thread for February. Still quite a few “bubble teams.” --- ## [Thank you NFL for instituting “Steelers Rule”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-nfl-for-instituting-steelers-rule/848315)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-nfl-for-instituting-steelers-rule/848315 "2020-02-28T19:06:27Z")
The NFL will now have 7 teams from each conference in the playoffs - a move clearly designed to make sure the Steelers make playoffs every year. Excellent! Perhaps this was done as a make-good for reinstating Miles Gar… --- ## [Tom Brady open to leaving New England](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-open-to-leaving-new-england/848626)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-open-to-leaving-new-england/848626 "2020-02-28T18:35:10Z")
Why not try something else? Can’t say I blame him. I think the quality of the OL would be a big issue for him to look at. And not far behind is the WR/TE group. --- ## [New DLC is out for Master of Magic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dlc-is-out-for-master-of-magic/848645)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dlc-is-out-for-master-of-magic/848645 "2020-02-28T18:19:19Z")
Link. Sort of. It’s based on a mod that’s been around for years, apparently, but now the developer is being paid for their work. I never played it with the mod, but I played the CRAP out of MoM back in the day. I’ll pr… --- ## [Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deontay-wilder-vs-tyson-fury/825184)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deontay-wilder-vs-tyson-fury/825184 "2020-02-27T16:31:54Z")
Should be an entertaining fight and not sure who I’m picking. Both fighters have awesome power, but both fighters also have vulnerabilities. Fury is probably a better technical boxer than Wilder, but he hasn’t faced top… --- ## [Anyone playing The Outer Worlds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-the-outer-worlds/842295)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-the-outer-worlds/842295 "2020-02-27T16:24:19Z")
I have seen a little about this game and it looks interesting. Anyone playing it? Do you like it? Will it run on an older PC? --- ## [RDR2 - Finished first run-thru - now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rdr2-finished-first-run-thru-now-what/848353)
**Author:** [@Lips\_Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lips_Obsession)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rdr2-finished-first-run-thru-now-what/848353 "2020-02-25T20:32:38Z")
I finished the first run-thru of RDR2. I have only dabbled in RDR Online, but wasn’t thrilled with it. Any suggestions / recommendations on RDR2 the 2nd time around? --- ## [Kentucky Route 0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-route-0/848388)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-route-0/848388 "2020-02-24T18:03:06Z")
An unconventional computer game. There is no action. There is a story of sorts, but the way it is told breaks all the expected narrative traditions. There are no puzzles, except that literally every single thing in the … --- ## [I might be late to the game but Witcher 3 is one of the best games I've ever played.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-be-late-to-the-game-but-witcher-3-is-one-of-the-best-games-ive-ever-played/761656)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-be-late-to-the-game-but-witcher-3-is-one-of-the-best-games-ive-ever-played/761656 "2020-02-23T05:51:27Z")
Seriously, I’m afraid I’m getting closer to the end of the last DLC and I’m going to be heartbroken. The only other game I’ve felt like that about in the past few decades was Red Dead Redemption, and while I was more em… --- ## [8 planets game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-planets-game/586057)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-planets-game/586057 "2011-06-22T06:52:12Z")
Am I missing something here? I am having a diffficult time beating the 6th level and have never beaten the 7th one(and the game has 40 levels).The crappy thing is if I beat level 6 and lose at level 7 it restarts at leve… --- ## [Esports booming in Texas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/esports-booming-in-texas/847583)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/esports-booming-in-texas/847583 "2020-02-21T09:43:43Z")
From 20 school districts to 300+ Texas has 1227 school districts --- ## [Ryan Newman just walked out of the fucking hospital!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryan-newman-just-walked-out-of-the-fucking-hospital/848192)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryan-newman-just-walked-out-of-the-fucking-hospital/848192 "2020-02-21T01:11:16Z")
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