So far I have seen the axis win every game 4 games VS opponets, and 3 Playing VS myself trying different strategies out, and nothing seems to stop the axis from winning in a low luck game. Problem is that when you go KGF Japan is 1 turn closer to Caucus when offloading transports into china, and becomes a monster. If you go KJF Japan just stalls US for 6 rounds or more.
I was able to win my 1st 42 game by stacking India and going KGF with everything else. It worked pretty well–Japan was delayed too long down South. KGF tactics work better with France and NWE as separate territories (like AA50), though getting the USA shuck going is a bit more complicated with a slightly larger Atlantic.
I’m sure there are ways for Axis to put more pressure on India and Russia early and turn the tide… But in the long run I’m guessing that 6 ipc tanks will make Axis strategies more difficult to execute. For example, I had a hard time justifying any tank buys for Russia…which is a big change of pace from previous versions.
Ya I felt the same way about the 6 dollar tank. I don’t know why they kept that change from Global…
I lost in my first game. I controlled Germany and Japan and my two mates controlled the allies between them. They went KGF and I found it very hard to help Germany with Japan who couldn’t really do much.
Japan should have 5-6 transports by turn 4 and India. Possibly a manchuria factory as well. Build almost soley infantry as both Germany and Japan, and then when you are about to take moscow build tanks.
Germany has to prepare defence by Turn 5. Men, tanks and fighters!
I don’t recommend building fighters for Germany. Too much money, and if the allies go KGF they are going to have a massive fleet anyways. Only buy 1 tank a round at most with Germany unless you see a way to take moscow in two turns from your purchase. In that case buy all tanks and go for it.
I think A&A Europe (1999) tanks costing 5 and having 3attack and 2 defence is more playable that expencive tanks costing 6.
I think the armor cost is more reflective of the wider array of units available and the new combinations possible in the global game. I don’t feel like it has affected things too much, but it is more puzzling when the new units, such as tactical bombers and mechanized infantry, whose combination with armor enables special abilities and attack bonuses which justify the price increase, are not present in 1942, yet the price remains. I feel that 6 is a good price for armor in global, but for 1942, it really is up for debate. I know my group argued it once, and we decided our official stance was “too lazy to make a house rule.”
The 6 dollar tank is VERY necessary. By having this, it prevents Germany from being a beast. If the EUS attack with the 2SS becomes a success for Germany, then the Allies can’t retake Africa right away…nor can they readily get help to Russia. Without any immediate impact in the Atlantic, Germany can run away with 5 dollar tanks…the 1 IPC increase helps reign in Germany from becoming a freight train. The Allies can win this about 45% of the time, but you have to either start balanced or go KGF. While KJF is fun, I’ve found that it is hard to keep Germany in check with UK/Russia without some luck. It becomes a lot harder if EUS losses it’s fleet.
The complex in Manchuria isn’t needed, but that depends on your “attack” route. I find using 4 transports dropping 1 turn south, then next up North, alternating like that provides a good two prong attack while keeping the US fleet in check to prevent an island attack (Borneo, EI, Phillipines). I do agree with the inf for Japan, but Germany needs the inf/art balance.
Larry Harris is just trying to keep things historically accurate. The axis won wwII
The 6 dollar tank is VERY necessary. By having this, it prevents Germany from being a beast. If the EUS attack with the 2SS becomes a success for Germany, then the Allies can’t retake Africa right away…nor can they readily get help to Russia. Without any immediate impact in the Atlantic, Germany can run away with 5 dollar tanks…the 1 IPC increase helps reign in Germany from becoming a freight train. The Allies can win this about 45% of the time, but you have to either start balanced or go KGF. While KJF is fun, I’ve found that it is hard to keep Germany in check with UK/Russia without some luck. It becomes a lot harder if EUS losses it’s fleet.
The complex in Manchuria isn’t needed, but that depends on your “attack” route. I find using 4 transports dropping 1 turn south, then next up North, alternating like that provides a good two prong attack while keeping the US fleet in check to prevent an island attack (Borneo, EI, Phillipines). I do agree with the inf for Japan, but Germany needs the inf/art balance.
I’ve played this version 18 times now. I have yet to loose. Coming from an expert there is no way in hell allies have a 45% chance to win!!!
ah…so it takes 18 games to become a Jedi Master? :roll:
lol. More like over 1500 games of axis and allies total, but I’ve played 18 of this map. if you ever get on tripple A I’d love to play you in a live game sometime. You can be allies with no bid.
Are you going to disappear again? I have no problem playing….I have problem with people disappearing. I have duty now, but will start ANOTHER game when I get home tomorrow.
I told you the game wouldn’t let me do that turn. I think we have to restart, but I really only want to play live. I think it is just much easier.
