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AAG40 FAQ
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We had a battle the other day where a plane used all it moves to make it to the sz but a carrier from another sz was also participating in the battle so it was demonstrated that the plane had a place to land. The question was can you lose the carrier in the battle before the plane? My opponent called that a suicide attack, but to me I had demonstrated a place for the plane to land no matter how unlikely. Does this demonstration of landing occur once or after every round of rolling dice? Thanks!
It occurs only during movement. The rule that you can’t send a plane to its death only applies to movement. You are free to lose carriers first, and if you win with planes left over with no place to land, then they splash.
What you can’t do, is move a plane into a battle that can’t possibly land anywhere afterwards.
Even if it involves sending 1 sub to its death against a huge Armada, since there’s a chance the sub could win, allowing a carrier to go through that zone held by the Armada to go pick up the plane, sending the 1 sub in makes it legal.
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My gaming group and I thanks you very much gamerman! Thanks also for the detailed explanation, I had never thought of a scenario you posed with the sub. Its gonna be real interesting next time we play!
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We had a battle the other day where a plane used all it moves to make it to the sz but a carrier from another sz was also participating in the battle so it was demonstrated that the plane had a place to land. The question was can you lose the carrier in the battle before the plane? My opponent called that a suicide attack, but to me I had demonstrated a place for the plane to land no matter how unlikely. Does this demonstration of landing occur once or after every round of rolling dice? Thanks!
It occurs only during movement. The rule that you can’t send a plane to its death only applies to movement. You are free to lose carriers first, and if you win with planes left over with no place to land, then they splash.
What you can’t do, is move a plane into a battle that can’t possibly land anywhere afterwards.
Even if it involves sending 1 sub to its death against a huge Armada, since there’s a chance the sub could win, allowing a carrier to go through that zone held by the Armada to go pick up the plane, sending the 1 sub in makes it legal.
I believe you have to land your plane after combat if there is a legal landing area, even if that means moving a carrier to retrieve the plane. Unless that is no longer true.
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It’s still true.
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Good point, Jenn. Forgot to mention that.
In the case of the lone sub against the Armada, when the sub fails the carrier cannot go pick up the fighter, so the fighter splashes (after sinking 10 transports :-D) and the carrier can sail off in the opposite direction if it wants.
majikforce, I recommend sharing your findings with your group before using it on them…. Although it might be fun to surprise them… :evil:
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More fun to surprise, faster game to explain first. Also, if you explain first, you might not lose a friend when you sink his 10 transports.
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Is Kiangsu an original territory of Japans? I want to build a major IC there first round. During what phase are the US minor ICs upgraded when at war, and when can the majors be used? Thanks.
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@Trisdin:
Is Kiangsu an original territory of Japans?
No.
@Trisdin:
During what phase are the US minor ICs upgraded when at war, and when can the majors be used? Thanks.
They are upgraded immediately when the US enters a state of war, no matter when or why that occurs. They are available for immediate use.
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Can Japan still build a minor IC on Kiangsu or does the “building ICs only on original territories” apply to both majors and minors?
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@Trisdin:
Can Japan still build a minor IC on Kiangsu or does the “building ICs only on original territories” apply to both majors and minors?
Only applies to majors. Anyone can build a minor anywhere they controlled at the beginning of the turn that has an IPC value of 2 or more and is not an island (Australia is not an island) This would include on a territory that started the game as a neutral or even a true neutral.
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Regarding Alpha 2 new scramble rules:
N. Italy has an Italian fighter and tac plus a German fighter. S. Italy has 1 Italian fighter and 2 German ones.
SZ95/97 is attacked by the UK1. How many Axis air units can scramble to defend the Italian fleet? 3? 6?I’m having my first game of Global tonight :)
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There does not exist an airbase in North Italy. Therefore, no fighters may scramble from there on England 1 to defend.
If Italy later purchases an airbase for North Italy, any future attacks can be defended by both North and South Italy and each territory may send up to 3 defending aircraft (fighter/tactical) for a total of 6.
If you put an Airbase in N. Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece you will have 5 airbases defending that sea zone for a grand total of 15 defending axis aircraft + any located on carriers!
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@Cmdr:
There does not exist an airbase in North Italy. Therefore, no fighters may scramble from there on England 1 to defend.
If Italy later purchases an airbase for North Italy, any future attacks can be defended by both North and South Italy and each territory may send up to 3 defending aircraft (fighter/tactical) for a total of 6.
If you put an Airbase in N. Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece you will have 5 airbases defending that sea zone for a grand total of 15 defending axis aircraft + any located on carriers!
Thanks for the clarification. Somehow I had on my mind that there was a 2nd airbase on N. Italy and forgot to recheck.
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Say Russia has lost it’s capital and then captures Italy’s capital, what happens to Italy’s money? Does Russia get, Italy get to keep it, or does Uncle Obama claim it (i.e. nobody get’s it). What if Russia recaptures its capital the same turn it captures Italy’s capital.
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The USSR gets Italy’s IPCs.
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The USSR gets Italy’s IPCs.
Even if they have no capital? Can they use it if their capital is still captured?
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@Emperor:
The USSR gets Italy’s IPCs.
Even if they have no capital? Can they use it if their capital is still captured?
No, they hang onto it in the event that their capital gets liberated.
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I’m a bit confused with convoy raiding, playing with the option rule, only German subs count as dropping 3 ipcs? Are other subs 2ipcs and surface ships 1? Is there an ‘official’ option that ups convoy damage to 2 and 3? Also, what is the theory behind sub convoy disruption? Is it to deprive cash, or make subs more relevant?
BTW, for the record I really like the convoy idea, of representing merchant fleets, but why are there so many zones?
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I’m a bit confused with convoy raiding, playing with the option rule, only German subs count as dropping 3 ipcs?
Exactly.
Are other subs 2ipcs and surface ships 1?
Yes. The optional rule just boosts Jerry’s U-boats to 3 and that’s all it does.
Is there an ‘official’ option that ups convoy damage to 2 and 3?
No. Do you have the rulebook? The rulebook has the optional rule for the German subs and that and tech are the only optional rules.
Also, what is the theory behind sub convoy disruption? Is it to deprive cash, or make subs more relevant?
I didn’t make the game, but doesn’t it add more strategic options? I don’t think subs need convoys to be more relevant. At 6 IPC’s they are the “infantry of the sea” and with their special abilities, they already have a powerful and significant niche. Double convoy damage makes them even more fun!! Oh, and I’m sure the rationale is simply that subs were much more effective at disrupting convoys (sinking ships that don’t even know they’re there!) and therefore do more damage. Also, do you know about how many actual vessels each unit in A&A represents? I mean, a sub unit represents a multitude of subs, while a battleship or carrier unit represents just a few. Which can disrupt more convoys, dozens of subs, or 2 battleships?
BTW, for the record I really like the convoy idea, of representing merchant fleets, but why are there so many zones?
Larry Harris is your man to ask. Go to his website and ask him. He doesn’t come here, but one of his top generals, Krieghund, might entertain your question.
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BTW, for the record I really like the convoy idea, of representing merchant fleets, but why are there so many zones?
The number of zones represent the fact that shipping wasn’t safe anywhere. Subs prowled all over the globe looking for civilian shipping to sink to disrupt the flow of supplies, oil, and raw materials. Also, if zones were concentrated, it would be too easy to pick off the raiding ships.
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