Will the National Objectives benefit the Axis or the Allies

I don’t know how UK can get to 50’s if they go KGF (or even KJF). With Italy and Japan quickly stealing territories, they will struggle even staying at 30. About USA, Japan will also steal a couple of bonuses, and if they go for America, they will reach 70, for sure

All of this, of course, if allies try KGF. With KJF and the true setup (not the BGG one), of course that USA could and should be able of fight Japan. But no chance of UK keeping more than 30-35 early.

Of course, we need know the true setup, but only with IPC and NOs values, I’d say that a ignore Japan strat is no more (by luck)

All this playing with NOs

Why playing without NOs? Man, tech and NOs optional  :-P Both of the best new items forbidden for competitive play?

@Craig:

@Funcioneta:

The best thing of NO is that they prevent KGF and probably also the gamey HB strat bomb campaign.  A 70 IPCs Japan invading America is not a funny thing for allies.

Remember this post and get back to me after a bit of playing.

I think that you will eventually “feel” the power of a UK with 50+ IPCs getting after the Germans by themselves and the US with 50+ IPCS using all of it against the Japanese.

Craig

UK going to 50 IPC’s? May I ask how you guys did that during playtesting? UK’s bonusses in Asia will be gone. Holding on the Egypt is very hard as well, that leaves merely France plus with the loss of the money islands to Japan, that won’t be enough to get to 50?

What do I miss?

Ah, now I understand. I think you are talking the 1942 scenario which is still all fuzzy for us normal grunts.  :lol:

Japan can reach 65-70 by taking the whole pacific, and Asian mainland (up to yakut/Chingai/Persia) line. This means she has 15 IPC from the NO’s, so a basic income of 50 is enough. Also Japan usually ends up with Madagascar and South Africa.  :wink:

Although I can’t tell yet how things would work out in AA50, but in AAR Japan could be on 50 income and the axis still lost big time, cuz the KGF was in full effect.

When the allies go KGF in AAR or A&A original Japan will grow Godzilla as a consequence. It becomes the well known race of Berlin vs Moscow. And more than occasionally Berlin falls at the same turn as Moscow does.

However as I said, not sure if in AA50 the same is possible, but from our games so far it’s not something that’s totally impossible.

@Craig:

@Driel310:

Although I can’t tell yet how things would work out in AA50, but in AAR Japan could be on 50 income and the axis still lost big time, cuz the KGF was in full effect.

When the allies go KGF in AAR or A&A original Japan will grow Godzilla as a consequence. It becomes the well known race of Berlin vs Moscow. And more than occasionally Berlin falls at the same turn as Moscow does.

However as I said, not sure if in AA50 the same is possible, but from our games so far it’s not something that’s totally impossible.

That doesn’t really ally our fears the KGF will still be the allies M.O. versus the JTDTM.

And I am not saying that you are wrong or that it can’t happen, but we haven’t seen the need for as much of a US presence in the ETO as before.

As such, they are more active in the PTO.

Craig

@Craig:

@axis_roll:

@Craig:

@Driel310:

Although I can’t tell yet how things would work out in AA50, but in AAR Japan could be on 50 income and the axis still lost big time, cuz the KGF was in full effect.

When the allies go KGF in AAR or A&A original Japan will grow Godzilla as a consequence. It becomes the well known race of Berlin vs Moscow. And more than occasionally Berlin falls at the same turn as Moscow does.

However as I said, not sure if in AA50 the same is possible, but from our games so far it’s not something that’s totally impossible.

That doesn’t really ally our fears the KGF will still be the allies M.O. versus the JTDTM.

And I am not saying that you are wrong or that it can’t happen, but we haven’t seen the need for as much of a US presence in the ETO as before.

As such, they are more active in the PTO.

Craig

What are you trying to say here AR?  Is the comment highlighted in green you comment to my comment?

Please repost your thoughts.

Craig

Sorry my reply wasn’t clearer.

You mentioned that USA can afford to go pacific since they are not needed as much in the atlantic.
My reply was that doesn’t mean the KGF will not be used by the allies (again) as the most commonly run Allied strategy.  In other words, just because USA  CAN  go after Japan, that doesn’t mean that they should or will go after japan.

@axis_roll:

@Craig:

@axis_roll:

@Craig:

@Driel310:

Although I can’t tell yet how things would work out in AA50, but in AAR Japan could be on 50 income and the axis still lost big time, cuz the KGF was in full effect.

When the allies go KGF in AAR or A&A original Japan will grow Godzilla as a consequence. It becomes the well known race of Berlin vs Moscow. And more than occasionally Berlin falls at the same turn as Moscow does.

However as I said, not sure if in AA50 the same is possible, but from our games so far it’s not something that’s totally impossible.

That doesn’t really ally our fears the KGF will still be the allies M.O. versus the JTDTM.

And I am not saying that you are wrong or that it can’t happen, but we haven’t seen the need for as much of a US presence in the ETO as before.

As such, they are more active in the PTO.

Craig

What are you trying to say here AR?  Is the comment highlighted in green you comment to my comment?

Please repost your thoughts.

Craig

Sorry my reply wasn’t clearer.

You mentioned that USA can afford to go pacific since they are not needed as much in the atlantic.
My reply was that doesn’t mean the KGF will not be used by the allies (again) as the most commonly run Allied strategy.  In other words, just because USA  CAN  go after Japan, that doesn’t mean that they should or will go after japan.

I believe the entire point of KGF was to kill Germany as fast as possible because, once Germany falls to the Allies, the Axis really have no hope.

So obviously, USA rushing Berlin with the rest of the Allies is not going to change because the Allies have an inferior alternative strategy.

Rakeman has it right.

Even in Revised, US going after Japan is VIABLE, but not opimal.

I know, some may argue that point…but MOST players would agree that KGF is the best, optimal Allied game plan in Revised.

The only way too tell is more game play.  Hell we don’t even have the initial set-up correct and we’re speculating heavily at this point.

I guess a more viable Pacific US war is better than a full-on ignore Japan strategy.

@axis_roll:

Even in Revised, US going after Japan is VIABLE, but not opimal.

I know, some may argue that point…but MOST players would agree that KGF is the best, optimal Allied game plan in Revised.

*** Yoda mode on ***

KGF easier and quicker to master is, not stronger

*** Yoda mode off ***

In fact, is easier for axis reach economic parity in a KGF than in a KJF, with so much free candy IPCs for Japan. KGF maybe is a easier strat to play, but not stronger (or weaker)

@Craig:

But why fight the Japanese in Africa, the Middle East, and somewhere on the Russian Steppe when you can directly affect them in the Pacific.

Totally agreed. Add Alaska and Canada to the list if allies try ignore a Japan with NOs

I cant wait to try the AA50, playing different strats, KJF/KGF, both with and without NOs.

I’m going cold turkey to know the real setup  :lol:

If the gencon setup is almost correct, then Jap can kill most of the US navy in the Pacific J1, this will slow the US if they try to take on Jap in the pacific. This can give Jap enough time to tackle an US pacific strat.
Now, even before we know for sure, almost everyone agrees that NOs will favor axis, it seems likely, but if thats true it also means that the game is unbalanced, maybe even more than AAR.

@Funcioneta:

@axis_roll:

Even in Revised, US going after Japan is VIABLE, but not opimal.

I know, some may argue that point…but MOST players would agree that KGF is the best, optimal Allied game plan in Revised.

*** Yoda mode on ***

KGF easier and quicker to master is, not stronger

*** Yoda mode off ***

In fact, is easier for axis reach economic parity in a KGF than in a KJF, with so much free candy IPCs for Japan. KGF maybe is a easier strat to play, but not stronger (or weaker)

Would you agree that all things being equal between two methods to accomplish something (whatever it is, taking a path to the liquor store, making dinner, whatever)
That the easier, simplier method is better….

If yes, then WHY???

BECAUSE it is easier and simplier!!!
so therefor, KGF is optimal in that sense.

@Funcioneta:

@axis_roll:

Even in Revised, US going after Japan is VIABLE, but not opimal.

I know, some may argue that point…but MOST players would agree that KGF is the best, optimal Allied game plan in Revised.

*** Yoda mode on ***

KGF easier and quicker to master is, not stronger

*** Yoda mode off ***

In fact, is easier for axis reach economic parity in a KGF than in a KJF, with so much free candy IPCs for Japan. KGF maybe is a easier strat to play, but not stronger (or weaker)

Don’t get me wrong, I like to KJF, it’s more fun, since it IS harder to execute.  I like a challenge.  Probably why I like to play the Axis… they’re the underdog.

So KJF is an underdog type of allied strategy.  :wink:

The problem with KJF is that if you are playing against top players you won’t win with this strat, except maybe one in 10 games by luck.
If axis get no bids for a fun game, then that is different.

For AA50, I would not be worried that Japan may threaten the US mainland if Japan is not contested in the pacific, even if playing with NOs. I would be worried that a 65 ipc Jap is fully able to take and hold Moscow….

I would think AA50 is scripted to a balanced game so either can’t be exclusively pursued. Most likely the NO are favored to KGF, but the terms KGF and KJF or (whatever is this weeks term for totally ignoring Japan) lose all meaning because both theaters of war have to be pursued to win the game. I am quite sure Larry saw the problem is ignoring a part of the map and giving more meaning to a balanced game. One of the big things was to lower Naval costs, so Pacific sea battles are more viable.

Thank god that Japan has no objectives in USSR, but only focus on the Pacific, while US has both Euro and Asian objectives. UK mostly is in Euro, along with the Soviets. W/O playing the NO’s i would admit its back to the same mumbo jumbo as before.

Lastly, don’t look at AA50 thru the ‘filter’ of Revised strategic ideas. Its totally different ballgame now. Thank god for that too.

Yes but they are linked. If you concentrate on NO’s the result will be eventually taking the VC, but yes w/o using optional NO the game is entirely as you state.

@axis_roll:

Don’t get me wrong, I like to KJF, it’s more fun, since it IS harder to execute.  I like a challenge.  Probably why I like to play the Axis… they’re the underdog.

So KJF is an underdog type of allied strategy.   :wink:

KJF is harder of master, not of execute. When you master KJF, it’s more powerful than a mastered KGF. First, because very few people know how counter KJF and many start to do strange things. Second, because it’s easier for axis reach economic parity in KGF than in KGF. Third, for league games, I found it’s easier reach 9 VCs with KJF (Manila, Shangai, Paris). Fourth, a KGF strat let Japan try invade american mainland (a strat I still don’t master, but seems very nasty in a initial KGF game)