Hey YG,

I saw the updated tourney rules and it looks to me like you addressed my concern above, right on! No DOW or act of war until beginning of round 3 combined with the minor IC in Calcutta until war is genius. The other tweaks (China mobilization, Dutch Island Rules, NOs, Breakthroughs) are genuinely exciting as well.

My buddy and I haven’t played in a bit, and will be trying to utilize the new rules when we pick it back up (hopefully soon). I was just wondering about the map. I use the OOB boards unfortunately, are the spaces themselves going to be changing on the tourney map?

Thanks for all you do!
Stay safe!

A question for Mr. YG,

Thanks for all you add to the community! You have brought much knowledge and joy to our A&A sessions. You are a legend.

My buddy and I have been playing with your tournament rules, and I got a question for you. It is quite different having PAC UK go before Japan. I’m wondering what was the thinking behind that, to stunt the J1? I tried a J1 in our current game, and the Yunnan stack has gotten ridiculous with both PAC UK and China. I usually go J3, but I was getting stuck there anyways when he would DOW me PAC UK3 before I would have the chance on J3.

Did you consider EUR UK going 2nd, then PAC UK 4th (after Japan)? The first rounds would perhaps be more “by the book”, maybe you were trying to really switch it up?

We’ve had a blast with the rules though, thanks so much. We dream about attending one of your tournaments someday, we looking at our games as potential preparations.

Hope you’re staying safe, much love!

Peace brother, from Syracuse NY.