@evmiller:
Hey everybody, need some advise here.
Truthfully, I was a bit on the fence about getting this myself because I had some concerns how AA50 fits into the current lineup because it seems a bit “Last Generation” as far as rules. 1942 even has more territories. If I’m training up a group with 1941 to one day hopefully play 1940 Global, where does AA50 fit into this? and is it still worth it to pick up AA1942 se?
1942.se and AA50 are very similar… the differences are mostly flavor, though the core game experience is essentially the same.
1942.se and AA50 are both a big improvement over 1941 and both are more-or-less halfway points on the road to a full G40 game. AA50 is probably a little closer to Global in feel, if not specifically in rules refinements… for example a MUCH MORE involved China (in both territories and rules) and a separate Italian power, neither of which are features of 1942.se.
Should you get 1942.se? Really depends on what you’re looking for… I’d say it probably plays a tad quicker than AA50, it has a few rules refinements (though nothing massively drastic)… but I don’t think its going to fill a massive whole in your lineup… its really if you want a slightly faster game, are a completionist, and/or want more unit sculpts to use with other games… if you view 42se/AA50 as a step towards the ultimate goal of mostly playing Global exclusively, I probably wouldn’t bother with 42se if you’re looking to save money… if money isn’t a problem and you’re a completionist, go ahead and pick it up.