Need help with Rules Clarifications

You are correct Carolina :-)

hi, since some days, I can’t see the topics where I posted in anymore whenever I open the topic list in a subforum (mostly the play by forum section forums). The only way to get in the topics of my games, is by pasting the exact link into my webbrowser, but otherwise I just can’t see them in the topic list. Anyone have an idea on what to do here? I have looked into my profile settings but can’t seem to find a solution, or I am looking over it.

@admin: if this topic doesn’t belong here, my apologies, please move it to the correct section.

I love A&A Pacific. I bought it practially the day it hit the shelfs nearly a decade ago. I’ve played it so much that its more than worn out on me and i want to get a new copy.  I realize that the game is out of print now, but unopened copys are still around at some stores. Does anyone know the difference between the 1st print edition and later print editions. For example the 1st print had a box that said it contained 445 pieces, but came with 335. The new box has a different logo in the corner and says it contains 330 pieces. This means some changes have been made between prints. perhapse they fixed the rulebook and setup card typo?

If any of you guys know of any differences i would greatly appreciate it. As i need to decide fairly soon weather or not to buy a new unopended copy of a later print or a used 1st edition print.

thanks.

P.S. I realize that the new AAP40 will be out soon, but as a diehard A&A fan i have a complusive need to keep a crisp copy of each A&A title in good condition. Some of you will understand, others wont.

Downloaded the file and  it helped me alot, but I was wondering if there were any PC-Game Manuals out there?  i think that one is for the Board game.

First off, i agree with Big Blocky. He’s right. You don’t go very offensively as Russia, but pick up the odd dead zone if it is offered to you. You want a buffer between the German front line and Caucasus if you can get it - if only to slow down the tanks.
Also it is a major pain for the allies to take (and retake) Eastern Europe. Rather than just land troops on West Eu which is a turn for the US - this move requires 2 turns for the US. It also makes boats more vulnerable to German planes. What i mean is that it takes a while to do anything on the mainland outside of west EU. Also i generally leave Manchuria alone. Unless it’s an easy pick with few expected losses, you’re simply spreading out your forces.
If you want to see some good strat as Russia - check out the games section and look in on a game where Darth Maximus or Kobu (both) or Big Blocky are playing, and generally you’ll pick up some good early moves.

:D How about you go back to the shop that you bought the game, tell them what happened and ask them to replace it for you :lol: :o If they don’t do that don’t worry about it cause when buying tanks in a game you normally use the red and white chips to stack up tanks!! :D :D

Have you been able to play on the MSN Gaming Zone with directx9.0 using the technique you describe?

Hahaha, those are the best.

But I perfer the “Asterisk Gambit”

Here’s how you do it:
Materials: A&A rulebook, scissors, glue, strip of asterisks.

1. A day before the game, photocopy the following sentence (asterisk included) and paste it on the last page of te rulebook:

= This rule is no longer valid. Any player attempting to use an invalid rule like this automatically forfeits the game.

2. Before the game begins, put the prepared rulebook in the bathroom, along with the glue, the scissors, and a strip of asterisks. If you’re short on asterisks, you may use these **********

3. Midway through the game, excuse yourself to go to the bathroom

4. In the bathroom, clip out and glue asterisks to all sections of the rulebook your opponent has been effectively exploiting

5. Return to your opponent, hand him the rulebook, then show him the door :wink: