Sounds like some of the suggestions are working. Thanks for the feed back, next time we play we will try:
Chinese AA gun, and swap 1 inf for art in Szec.
Add NB to NSW, and move 1 ftr from NZ to Queens
Swap Brits BB & cruiser, and move back 1 trp to India (maybe both trps)
I know you planned a J1 attack, but did it seem like there was enough on the table for Jap to warrant it. That’s why I’m thinking about leaving one trpt in Malaya so Jap can still nail some thing w/cruiser. J1 could still remove all but 2 allied tpts that way. What did UK do w/BB, sounds like you didn’t counter Jap at Java UK1 (to risky). Sounds like it was the backbone for the UK/Anz fleet near DEI, which would allow the US to maneuver better. I like giving the Chinese an AA gun. With all that available air power, it just seems right.
I don’t want to do to much right off the bat. Most of the above changes shouldn’t effect later Jap attacks too much. I’m starting to think that a total Pac reduction in air would be better then just reduce Japs, if you go that route.