Global 40 Expansion Boxes

@Black_Elk think we’ll roll with this one. I think he’s a lot darker. i can’t remember lol

@black_elk ye this will work nicely. Can tell em apart pretty easily, even if u haven’t played before I’d think. If not, learning the difference will be part of the fun :grinning:

@black_elk F yea on the Tanks. Well done.

The last 4 look Really Good.

Tuned the Flow Boxes a bit.

@VictoryFirst oh yea, while dickin with Boxes, I found that you can move in Edit during CM and NCM, any Unit. Just has to be a legal move.

Can’t move Germans to russia if not at war for example.

I’ll update Notes and the Notification as well.

Anyway, gonna dick with this some more before i do an update. :)

Also, You can have a “Decoration” which is a name, and a Unit, have the same name.

The “Misc” Folder has the “Decoration Image” and “units” folder has the “Units” name. Notice the Blue LM.

I would suggest against this, but the xml is already dialed in for them, so, f it lol

Anyway, just a heads up for a triplea map thingy :)

Update to Version 1.82

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.82
7/15/23
Add Overflow Boxes. Add Colored Landmines for Border Designation. Change some Unit Images. Clarify Some Game Notes.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

Update to Version 1.83

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.83
9/8/23
Fix 3rd Java Place. Add Timetable to Notes. Fix “Repair_BB” to Repair “Regular Battleships” with Damage and Not just “Damaged” ones.

Add “Surrender” Image to Changer. Auto Place Army Group Flags at Game Start in Army Group Boxes.

Switched to “Grey” Panzers for Germany and their “Black” Panzers are now the “Waffen” Panzer.

Change “Repair_Carrier” and “Repair_BB” to “isSea” Allowing them to be Placed in any Sea Zone.

Add Factories to Boxes Allowing Placement.

Fix Battleship not repairing. Fix Flag Placement for 1943 Mod. Add Naval Mines. Update Game Notes.

Change DOW Notices for Russia and Japan when Attacked.
Add “TakeOverItaly” Token for Auto Switch of Units and Territories.
Add “DDayEurope” Token for Most Units in D-Day Box.

This was an Extensive Update. Much larger than I prefer todo at once. Smaller and more frequent is usually the way to go lol

At any rate, that’s how it went down, so keep an extra eye out for incorrect behavior, although Confidence is High :)

Some detailed posts explaining some of the more involved actions will be coming soon. :)

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DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

Update to Version 1.84

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.84
9/14/23
Correct Bombard Notes to “D1 Transports” WILL Force a Sea Battle Preventing Bombard.
Change Overflow for Slovakia and Western Ukraine.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

Update to Version 1.84 Uploaded on 9-15-2023

Has same Map Version, 1.84, as previous update. Notification at Game Start will differentiate between the two.

The reason this is, is because Map Version must be changed in the XML which will then make it incompatible with current/saved games.

Next update will have a different version number.

Update has a temporary fix for 98 SZ not connecting to syria.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

hmm … Edit only works if it’s your turn, O ther players will move but not take place in battlle

still testing it but 2.5 and 2.6 same

Edit
provably need to add to defense from box move before attack.
Seems OK on offense

@Panzerstahl-Helm @VictoryFirst ok it seems you need to move the Defenders first in Edit during Combat Move. I need todo some more testing and then I’ll post some shots on how it works.

Also, this is something we can all decide on, I’m not sure what’s gonna work best, but one can forget what’s in each Corps/Army. The AG’s seem a little easier to remember, for me anyway.

I guess one should just whack everything but the AG till last. Idk. Might be times where you’d wanna preserve a Corps or Army instead. I guess they can always reform though.

Anyway, I’ll dick with this some more and try and get a guideline out.

Still need to fix trans-jordan too. Elkstar sent me the updated stuff but I’m struggling for some reason. Probably due to the bender I’ve been on lol

Anyway, just a heads up :)

Edit
yea just retested. Gotta move Defenders first into the TTy being attacked, then the Attacker.

Update to Version 1.85

Change Log UHD Boxes:
Version 1.85 9/29/23
Fix Sea Zone 98 Border with Syria and Jordan

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

@VictoryFirst @Panzerstahl-Helm

This fixes 98 SZ and Jordan Syria Border. It was whacking out when you’d edit a dude to jordan or syria. As usual Elkstar fixed us :+1:

The easiest way to update, is to DL latest 1.85 and swap games folders with your current.

@Panzerstahl-Helm I know Victory is familiar with the process but in case you aren’t or for anyone who isn’t

Go to triplea folder
downloadedMaps
global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes
map
games

games is what needs to be switched. Reason is, because it has the xml in it and if that changes saved games won’t work.

Let me know if you have any trouble.

@VictoryFirst @Panzerstahl-Helm I just noticed that adding the microdot Fctry to the Boxes is going to require another Place for some of them.

I’ll do a fix after the game. I guess we only need it for our game Stahl. Me and Victory started ours before I added them. The micro Fctrys allows to place directly into box during Place phase.

This will take a little longer than i thought. I need to adjust the Place as well as add another one to the small(er) Boxes so they look good.

The Micro Factory doesn’t place until after Purchase Phase before Politics. So the initial box appearance will change after they place.

The bigger issue is, you have to be careful not to remove them in Edit. Either make sure you click on the unit you want or when selecting All, make sure to deselect it.

Sadly, there is no other way to have the Factory there without it being editable. Just another Player Enforced situation. :)

Of course the Factory is just there to make placing easier. If you have an entire Army or Corps being placed at end turn, you can just place directly to the box is there reason for being :)

Anyway, I’ll dial it in after bit. :)

Edit
yea, so there’s 17 I need todo. Not a biggie, just need to get my head right for it.

It shows up as overflow right now and only when you got max dudes for the box. So, not that frequent.

At any rate, we want it to be as best as it can be, so we’ll dial before next update :)

@Panzerstahl-Helm sorry for spamming our game thread :flushed:

@VictoryFirst @The-Captain here are the updated Notes

Update to 1.865

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.865 10/18/23

Fix Sea Zone 125 No Allied Units in Russia Objective so Changer Landmines can be Present.
Move “Develop Weapons” to Early 1943.

Version 1.864 10/14/23 Fix “TotalWar_Bomber” not showing up in German Purchase Window.

Version 1.863 10/12/23 Change Bermuda to British Control. Fix 15 Sea Zone Place.

Version 1.861 10/6/23 Correct “Waffen Artillery” Game Notes.

Version 1.86 10/3/23 Fix USA National Guard Activating Twice when Japan Attacks USA After a UK DOW Only.
Fix Placement for Boxes. Game Note Clarification.
Fix USA National Guard Not Activating after Japan Attacks UK/ANZAC.
Remove “Heavy_BB_Repair”. “Heavy_BB” is Repaired with “Repair_BB”. Explained in Game Notes.
Add Jordan Island Back to Jordan.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

Update to 1.87

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.87 10/26/23
Fix Russian “TotalWar_Bomber” Not Placing Correctly. Change some Unit Images. Clarify some Game Notes.
Add “US and UK Lend-Lease” as a Game Option.
Prevent Kansu Rail Placement when Japanese Controlled. Use Edit if Needed.
Remove “waffen_infantry2”.

Version 1.869 10/25/23
Fix “Take Over Italy” Prompt Continuing to Show Up Every Round After Accepted.

Version 1.868 10/23/23
Fix “Escorts” Not Blocking.

Version 1.867 10/21/23
Clarify Game Notes on “Transports”, Strategic Bombing, “Type XXI” U-boats, “Rockets” and “Army Groups”.

Version 1.866 10/19/23
Tweak Gilbert Islands Place.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes

Update to 1.871

Change Log UHD Boxes:

Version 1.871
11/8/23
Fix Escorts Not Transporting “Naval Mines”. Tweak Bessarabia and Egypt Place.

DL Instructions https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/39844/global-40-expansion-boxes?page=1

DL link, always same, https://github.com/beelee1/global_40_expansion_uhd_boxes