People getting worse, or am I actually getting better?

The for an ally’s territory when that ally’s capital has fallen is…

If the territory is liberated from the enemy, then the ally nation that liberated it gets control of it and any infrastructure (AA, IC) that are present.  This includes collecting income.  However, upon liberation of the capital that originally owned that territory, ALL such “protectorates” return to the original nation immediately.

Ally nations cannot seize control of “hold out” territories where the vestiages of a previous ally are still “holding out” against the enemy despite the loss of their capital.

Have never played the Hasbro version online, only against the AI, or as all 5 players usings strats from these boards.

I THINK that Hasbro’s multiplayer is direct-link, meaning you and your opponent both need to be online at the same time, and one player makes a direct IP link using the Hasbro program.  Never did it before, so cannot be certain.

By far the Aircraft Carrier is more bang for the buck if you are no in danger of being sunk the first turn after placement. You can put planes on it an get better firepower than a battleship at a greater range. Otherwise 3 subs.

I would never buy a Battleship. They are only good if you are using the 2 hit battleship rule. Even then I would still take a carrier if I could defend it long enough to get planes on board.

I agree with AAF.

Axis and Allies is a team effort - all players have to do their part. Without cooperation within the team, that side will likely lose.

Now having said that, I think some positions are more important than others. For example, in baseball I would rather have a great pitcher and a poor center fielder than vice versa. Likewise in AnA, I think for the Allies, you above all, want Russia to be played well (UK and US are secondary as long as they try). For the Axis, I would say Germany needs to be played well. In both cases, if that country falls, its quite likely the game is over.

darkangel, in all three of your strategy articles, you’ve overstated the value of purchasing fighters for defense. I suppose if you’re going to spend your money purchasing a sub fleet for air defense, it probably doesn’t matter what else you’re spending on, you’re already screwed

that is true. an allies superior air force would destroy any germany menace in the atlantic. it would divert some ipc from the front against the USSR. however if the germans do land in brazil it would do two things. divert the economic power house for a few turns. as it would give germany a plus 3 ipc, atleast for a little while. as well you can then transport troops to africa or to invade the UK. if you dont invade the UK you can fake like you do. divert a turn or to of the UK to defeanse. taking more pressure of of germany for a little while.

I try to always play with them as well - it’s a good rule. I believe it was an official optional rule with 3.0 first… not sure.

I found the CD for $6.50 at Dirtcheapsoftware.com. I don’t know if they ship internationally, but there isn’t a better deal around.

Look into it.

-OJ