G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread

@Amon-Sul said in G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread:

Does anybody think we should alter mech infantry to cost more (5) and maybe have some more benefits?

Why does marine cost 5?

Germany is constantly swarming mech infantry. Italy and Japan use it much too.

Who buys mechs with allies? Maybe UK a little, Russia a little.

I dont like those guys (mech infantry). They can blitz with a tank, they can move in NCM over newly captured territory without a tank present.

any comments?

people rarely buy artillery and tanks (especially with axis).

swarming mech inf and infantry.

Can mech inf cost 4 and be reduced in quality?

I’m not sure if you are interested in feedback any more but here goes:

So I’ve come to the conclusion that Vichy is a fools’ errand for the Axis. Biggest factor in this is that taking Normandy adds negative value for the Axis, except in a Sea Lion game. Axis are much smarter to just leave Normandy French. Obviously, this isn’t the only issue for the game or my record would be covered with victories.

The problem is that we have all these complicated rules for what happens when the Axis do something that they should not do. Why do we have this?

I’m not on the team, and I hear you, but I think the best reply is,

Vichy is an optional rule, not considered to be base balanced Mod, but an optional add-on, as in, if both players agree.

@gamerman01 but the problem is that it is indeed part of the standard rule set

Ah, it does say “intended for play with the G40 Balanced Mod” in Triple A notes and in the text of rules posted on the forum.

So it’s open to interpretation a little, isn’t it? My perspective is you wouldn’t say “intended for play” if it was inseparable. Sounds like it’s an optional module.

Furthermore “use Vichy rules” is a checkbox in the game setup in TripleA. They wouldn’t do that if it was part and parcel.

To be 100% sure, you need a Mod Squad team member to confirm.

@gamerman01 said in G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread:

Furthermore “use Vichy rules” is a checkbox in the game setup in TripleA. They wouldn’t do that if it was part and parcel.

Pretty sure I put that in.

@simon33 said in G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread:

I’m not sure if you are interested in feedback any more but here goes:

So I’ve come to the conclusion that Vichy is a fools’ errand for the Axis. Biggest factor in this is that taking Normandy adds negative value for the Axis, except in a Sea Lion game. Axis are much smarter to just leave Normandy French. Obviously, this isn’t the only issue for the game or my record would be covered with victories.

The problem is that we have all these complicated rules for what happens when the Axis do something that they should not do. Why do we have this?

I disagree with a lot of what you said in terms of what is better for the Axis, but if you are of the opinion that Vichy isn’t good for the Axis, what is the problem? There’s only a problem if Vichy is the obvious move, and it isn’t. So I fail to see the issue.

Thanks for your answer. I was reading something the other day that you often move a German fleet into the Med. If you wanted to do that, with the Italians opening Gibraltar, I guess Normandy is very useful for the Axis. Puts me on difficult ground if we don’t agree on what is good for the Axis, can’t argue with your record I suppose.

@Adam514 said in G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread:

but if you are of the opinion that Vichy isn’t good for the Axis, what is the problem? There’s only a problem if Vichy is the obvious move, and it isn’t. So I fail to see the issue.

I really hesitate to stay involved, but

I understand not wanting the Vichy rules because they are complicated and it’s not just an option for the Axis, the Allies have a lot more to think about through UK1 besides what they normally do. Since that Italian tank can possibly take Normandy, and to make sure planes aren’t on French territory. That bit me hard once.

Are the Vichy rules considered core, or an optional module, I think is the main question

@gamerman01 said in G40 Balance Mod - Feedback Thread:

Are the Vichy rules considered core, or an optional module, I think is the main question

Vichy is default.