That US IPC question (15 or 17) and IPC trackers

@panther
Interesting. Thank you.

@panther said in A question about capital taking.:

@leebear Welcome to the forum :slightly_smiling_face:

@leebear said in A question about capital taking.:

If, for example I was playing as Russia and I lost my capital to Germany, I would hand all my IPC’s to Germany and be unable to receive income or build any troops until my capital was liberated.

That is correct.

@leebear said in A question about capital taking.:

If during this time I then somehow managed to use my remaining Russian troops to conquer Berlin (lets assume Germany had bled itself dry taking Moscow) then Germany would have to hand me its IPC’s, which I could not spend? Is that right?

Yes, you are correct, see the rulebook, page 18:

“… For example, if Germany captures Moscow while the Soviet Union’s player is holding 6 IPCs, those IPCs are immediately transferred to Germany’s player. You collect these IPCs even if your own capital is in enemy hands.”

Thanks for the response. I guess they are handy to get you started again if your own capital is liberated.

@superbattleshipyamato123 Try reading the FAQ for more about how to properly play '41. There’s more to it than infantry in China and more money for the US.

-Midnight_Reaper

Yes.  It needs to be clear for each roll what unit type each dice represents. Or more accurately what number is required for a hit with each dice, so tanks and attacking fighters might roll together.

Witt is correct. But just to add that if you are transporting your own units (rather than an allies’) you can indeed load and unload in the same turn. Witt mentions the 2 move per turn limit in this regard, which may (of course) mean that you have not reached your final destination.

Welcome indeed to our forum jalk65.

@Private:

And just to clarify yet further - the sub is not flying either! :-D

You obviously didn’t roll as well as I did during the Research phase…

Don’t forget the additional units as stated in the FAQ.

@FAQ:

Back Cover - Soviet Union Setup Chart: Russia should contain 6 infantry, 1 tank, and 1 fighter.

Back Cover - United States Setup Chart: The United States’ Starting Income should be “17”. Some
copies of the Rulebook indicate it to be “15”. Also, Northwestern China should contain 1 infantry, and sea
zone 11 should contain 1 destroyer and 1 transport.

Find the FAQ here:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=ah/faqs

Great, that resolves a long disputed aspect with my gaming group. Thanks for the prompt and helpful reply.