WWII: The Struggle for Europe and Asia

[Crapgame]

Actually, I think when Italy surrendered to the Allies in September 1943, the German army moved in and disarmed the Italians and bombed and destroyed the fleet.  The Northern puppet state of the Italian Social Republic was not much of a military force - the remnant of black-shirt fascist battalions were mainly deployed at counter partisan activities to quell pro-Allied Italians in the North of the country.  I can’t think of a single division-sized Italian formation under Kesselring’s command in central Italy fighting against the Allies.

[Micoom]

True, after Italy surrendered, it was no more then a poppet state… there so called independent brigades fought partisans instead of the Allies.

So the rule isn’t so bad, looking at history… But seems hard, when you are playinf with a independent Italy player… Rolling for each remaining unit will help solve the pain however. BTW, the newly proposed optional rules seem better at first look… Overall I think really like the game look and rules. (Pre-set entry rules for Russia and the US are fine by me… They should join the game to make it interesting anyway IMO)

[jdicicco]

Hi Micoom,
    This is one game that I have not grown bored of. I have been part of the playtesting group for nearly 3 years. Essentially, I have tried to “break” the game or come up with some sort of “master strategy” for both sides and so far I can’t make any claims to this. Once you get a game or 2 under your belt (which really gives you a good feel for the mechanics) and you are playing with others at your same level, the strategies are almost countless. Plus - the game has a very historical feel to it - but this is NOT to say you need to follow historical guidelines to have a successful game. We have had many very interesting and fun ahistorical games.

John

[Imperious Leader]

you chaps want to post a complete game on this forum? I think it would be illuminating for others to see how this game plays out. At the very least it will demonstrate how the game mechanics work.

[Cobert]

I’d like to see it played out. Ive reap some of the games on the boards that Craig Yoper has posted, and It really seemed interesting.

I might be convinced to get a copy, I’d like to expand my strategy gaming past Axis and Allies, Risk, and any rules sets ive thought up. I just dont know where id put something that big, and it seems like It needs a LOT of pieces from many different games, which I dont have.

[Imperious Leader]

This is not true…

if you own milton bradley and revised you can come up with 85% of the units you need. about another 30 bucks on ebay and you will be home

[Cobert]

I dont own the original, but I know somebody who does, and he’s the one Id most likely end up playing this with.  So I guess its not too bad then.

[jdicicco]

Sure - we’ll get together a group of images showing an example of how a full game plays out. Stay tuned…

John

[Imperious Leader]

ok good.

[jdicicco]

We actually have not had a chance to play a full game and photograph it turn by turn yet. If it is ok, here is a link to images of a game played over Thanksgiving - but we did not photograph the whole game. Will should get a chance to put a full game up within a month or so.

Here is the link
http://www.ww2wargame.com/forum/index.php?topic=126.0

Later

John

[Imperious Leader]

ok nice pics!

[jdicicco]

Ok - We have photographed a whole game! Woo Hoo!

Here is the link:

http://www.ww2wargame.com/forum/index.php?topic=151.0

John

[Imperious Leader]

I spent 30 minutes following that…nice game. Can’t wait for the finish.

[jdicicco]

Yeah - me too. I had to leave early and Mark took over playing Germany for me. I am curious to see what he did with my panzer armies.

John

[Micoom]

The game photo’s are always a real pleasure to look at! Really curious on the outcome of this one.

[Imperious Leader]

Well he can download the rules on PDF from the site.

If he wants to buy the map Ill sell him mine for 160.00 plus shipping of about 15 more. Its flawless because it was only played twice in the same session and then rolled up and put in the tube.

[Crapgame]

The final pictures from the Feruary 3rd game are finaly posted - you can see the whole game documented with pictures at:
http://www.ww2wargame.com/forum/index.php?topic=151.0

Enjoy!

[Micoom]

Looked like a very nice game. Only it seems that Italy played the best on the Axis side… And Japan the worst… maybe because of Strong Chinese or just bad production… Anyway game looks awesone, i know that now.  :wink:

Anyone else but Yoper, playing this game? Or thinking of going for it??

[Crapgame]

Well,  we returned from Detroit with our tails between our legs -    :cry:  Craig Yope and his crew wiped us out in our New England vs. Midwest grudge match!  You can check out the entire game at:  http://www.ww2wargame.com/forum/index.php?topic=192.0

I am ready for a rematch at Origins!  :evil:

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[Cobert]

I am quite the fan of that mans moustache.