In case anyone is frustrated by the way Paris is handled in all versions of Global, I have developed a slight rebalance to the way it is handled.
Basically these things are changed:
I would think this would only reduce the bids slightly but also eliminate the massive penalty for liberating Paris.
Hopefully this variant will at least raise this issue. I think it is an improvement on BM4.
Since there has been some interest here, this change is now uploaded into Triple-A’s global map package.
Open to feedback on a few points here.
Got a question: What do you mean by there being a penalty for liberating Paris? I can only think of upsides, mainly a 12 Industrial Production Credit increase for the Allies.
@superbattleshipyamato said in Global 1940 Parisian Rebalance:
Got a question: What do you mean by there being a penalty for liberating Paris? I can only think of upsides, mainly a 12 Industrial Production Credit increase for the Allies.
If USA owns Normandy they can produce units there. When Paris is liberated, they can’t own Normandy any more.
It’s only three units. I thought you meant that, but it doesn’t seem to be that big of a deal. Usually if Germany is strong enough to push the Allies off the coast they won’t be getting to Paris anyway.
And if they do liberate Paris and can hold it, then the penalty doesn’t matter. The Allies are probably strong enough to move units over.
I think using Canada as a second UK is too much. Yes, there were contingencies to move there, but it doesn’t make sense to have Canada as a second capital. I would suggest making Canada like ANZAC from the start.
@superbattleshipyamato Consider the scenario between those two extremes, where USA can hold Normandy (or Sth France) but not Paris. If it trades Paris with the Axis, USA then loses its ability to produce more units there.
@superbattleshipyamato said in Global 1940 Parisian Rebalance:
I think using Canada as a second UK is too much. Yes, there were contingencies to move there, but it doesn’t make sense to have Canada as a second capital. I would suggest making Canada like ANZAC from the start.
That is an option but it weakens the allies a lot. You would get a lot more sea lions but the sea lion would have a smaller benefit, less plunder.
Hi Simon,
I find your idea very interesting concerning Normandy, Southern France & Paris (France).
How many times have you play tested this rule ?
I have 2 games in progress, played myself once I think.
I am interested in alternative ideas but I think something has to be done to prevent just leaving Normandy French.
@simon33 said in Global 1940 Parisian Rebalance:
I have 2 games in progress, played myself once I think.
I am interested in alternative ideas but I think something has to be done to prevent just leaving Normandy French.
Can’t get above file to open up.
Here’s what we do in my game if your interested.
This maybe a simple way and maybe not for you guys.
I don’t believe in making Normandy an axis neutral. Historical wise.
If axis controls Normandy and only time is where if allies retake it back place 3 or 4 French inf there for free to represent the French Patriotism and or resistance.
If allies take back Paris place 6 inf there for same thing. But since there’s a major ic maybe just go with the 12 icp rule instead. Not gonna get into other debates on this game.
If you don’t bring enough allies to hold then that’s your fault. Lol
Also if London falls Ottawa becomes new capital and UK can collect money on its end of turn. Wether you make the IC in Quebec a major or make UK have to upgrade it. But only time in game if London falls.
Just my 2 and 1/2 cents.
Me too.
And due to my limited information, I can’t understand how those rules solve your problem.
That can work. Maybe too many French units though?
Then reduce inf. Test it best way. Maybe Simon has an opinion yet.
With 3-4 guys and 12 icps for Paris may not need a bid.
Should of been fixed in first place so no bid but IMO.
You guys don’t see the problem? I don’t know how I can explain it any clearer.
@simon33 said in Global 1940 Parisian Rebalance:
You guys don’t see the problem? I don’t know how I can explain it any clearer.
Ok. I don’t see it. Then maybe I do.
Later
I don’t see how creating a quasi-Vichy France will allow the US to continue producing units even if Paris is liberated.
Please elaborate on your rules.
Maybe this would help. Lol
@superbattleshipyamato said in Global 1940 Parisian Rebalance:
I don’t see how creating a quasi-Vichy France will allow the US to continue producing units even if Paris is liberated.
Please elaborate on your rules.
Well, if/when USA lands on Normandy, assuming it can hold it with UK help, it can start producing units there. It can then build up a little and maybe take Southern France also. What it can’t do is proceed to Paris because then USA can no longer produce units in Normandy. Also, being next door to Germany’s major factory is a somewhat higher bar to defend than being next door to the minor factory in Paris which is a candidate for strategic bombing. So there are scenarios where trading Paris would be attractive for the allies but because it stops USA from producing units this does not occur.
