building ships in a sea zone with subs present

@JuliusBorisovBeamdog Thank you! it’s now working on Steam!

hey all,

I used to be on spring1942, and now have just started (1 year) playing A&A online. I was a low (700) gold last season (my first) and a 200 silver for allies. I do not pick a side, just random. I am finding this a bit of a problem as I have only 2 games as Axis, and 19 (complete, 3 ongoing) as Allies (57%).
Do others find this? or is it that since i do not have a ranking as Axis it is a problem getting a game as Axis? Thoughts?

Thank you,

royroger66

@JuliusBorisovBeamdog

Thank you! It’s working, appreciate the support.

@Joel-Velasco Thanks. This is a known issue. From what we’ve found, the reason is a forced submerge and an amphib, and then a complete withdrawal. The attack/NCM still runs.

Subs are by far the most cost efficient naval attack purchase. Surprisingly, they do okay in defense as well since hit points are so important. Japan should only buy subs if usa purchases pacific naval units round one. Since subs have more attack than defense, the usual dynamic is that two fleets are 3 spaces apart. The stronger navy will try to move to two spaces, either through enough defensive strength or with destroyer blockers. The other side has the choice of building up defense, countering similarly with blockers, or retreating.

3 transports, 3 infantry is an all around flexible and powerful round 1 purchase. If UK attacks japan sz37, this strongly suggests KJF and a buy of 1 trans, 3 sub 1 inf might be more appropriate.

Based on my preliminary results, that advice helped me achieve exactly what I wanted. Thank you. The AI Goes down every time obviously. I will have to find some better allies to play against, wish me luck. And, just maybe that essay may show up one day. Not sure I want to frustrate you all with every detail yet. But, if I do make a guide on the AI Total Victory, its over about turn 11-12 unless I optimize it more. No condescension intended, nice to meet yall. If I am an eagle you are my wings, and such.🦅
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AXIS 11-17-20 RV Milky!
(Edit reason total ipc is so high is I was on track to take both the west coast US, and Hawaii same turn but spammed thru hit assignment on Hawaii, blundered it twice and didn’t bother doing anything else for a few turns but spam the enter key and well, gotta get ready for a test at work… so yeah, no misleading intended either it was turn 11. I’ll just have to do it again tomorrow)

Thank you! I found it and was able to create a new Defense Profile that submerges subs!