Interesting points.
I do notice that sea zones, at varying differences between games, seem to be either more or less friendly than land zones can be when determining flight ranges.
I think, in regards to Europe, the map lines up pretty well with the rules (in the current rendition of the game). I think in classic it does not line up as well. Just my two copper pieces…
Given the attached map, one has to wonder about flight ranges given in the rules. (As in, wondering how accurate or inaccurate they are.)
In my opinion, it looks like the ranges are about right, but what do you think?
Thanks P@nther.
Let’s not get into how old my current version was before upgrade :P I’ve been naughty, not getting enough gaming in. sigh
So what’s the most recent version these days?
Okay, so whether you call it Independence Day or the day those treasonous jerks invented Brexit, may you have a happy, and SAFE, Fourth of July!
Got it. So I will watch it on my TV at home, and not pay $17 for a ticket, popcorn and sit in a nasty theater.
Without even getting into anything else Solo features the worst cinematography of any Star Wars film, and it’s not even close.
I wanted to see it. Should I just wait until it comes out on DVD?
Pretty much all Japan can do against a concerted effort - keep em distracted and hope Germany can win.
weddingsinger:
IMHO - blitz Russia, make them pull out.
Also, caveat - my definition of KJF does not require taking Tokyo. If Japan has no fleet on the seas, then it’s dead. (Or if their fleet has run off to the Atlantic, same thing.) This shaves off half a dozen rounds at least since now the US can just sit there and blockade while ANZAC cleans up the water, China the SE and India turns to assist in the middle east/Africa. Eventually you’re sitting there with 10 to 12 submarines off the coast of Japan in which case, they may as well be dead.
Does anyone have strategy tips for how to handle Japan when the Americans go 100% KJF, the Siberians leave all 18 infantry and both AA guns sitting in Amur, and UK Pacific + China both stack hard in Yunnan? Obviously you are not going to be sweeping the board against that kind of pressure, but are there ways to carve out and defend a medium-sized empire? Are there ways to guarantee survival past turn 8? Or do you just do what you can to slow the Allies down and hope that Germany can win on the European board?
I ask because my main strategy for dealing with a Yunnan stack is to bring the Manchurian & Korean troops south to attack it around turn 3…but if Russia is stacking everything in Amur, then I need those troops up north to defend Manchuria. Shipping enough troops south from Tokyo to deal with Yunnan while also keeping pace with the US Navy seems to rule out taking any of the money islands, so something’s got to give. What’s the first thing you give up as Japan when you’re under pressure?
Yunnan?
Manchuria?
control of Pacific sea zones?
money islands?
something else?
Would be worse if Russia goes hard into China to assist in the Chinese defense. A couple tanks, mech infantry and planes from Russia can really screw up the Japanese invasion in SE Asia, and if Germany doesn’t go to war with Russia early, the Russians will hardly miss them in the short term.
Of course, I think the solution is to have Italy spearhead into Russia and reinforce with Germany to push hard and fast on Russia to pull pressure off. Then again, I have not played “professionally” (aka on these boards) in a long time so if you want functional details, don’t ask me. :P
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.
John. F. Kennedy.
Today is the day we remember those who have died in the service to the United States of America.
As for me, I plan to remember them by having my friends and family over for a 10 pound, smoked, pork shoulder shredded with barbeque sauce and cole slaw. I hope everyone else has a pleasant day and stay safe!
I cant give anecdotal evidence for or against that. However, I would hazard to say any power with less than 25 IPC income (give or take a few IPC), is no longer a force to be concerned with. ie: Japan can neuter ANZAC or India by reducing them to under 20 IPC a round (more true for ANZAC that can’t do anything without ships.) Italy needs 20+ IPC in order to perform any of its three main functions: Can-open for Germany; take territory for Germany to reinforce; take/hold N. Africa and the Med.
Just my opinions.
Unfortunately, just like in the real war, the most effective unit seems to be the Infantry. They have the IPM, they are used in territory trading (what I call attacks of attrition), they can be deployed as barriers to protect valuable units in the rear, etcetera.
Tanks, in my opinion, best compliment the IPM benefit of infantry.
Fighters come in third, as they can range out to hit, but cannot take land. Great defensive units as well.
@Charles:
I recently watched the Mario movie from the 90s.
I am still in rehab
:lol: :lol: :lol:Â Oh but it is such a masterwork. That is one of those movies I really enjoyed as a kid, but if I watched it now I am sure I would see all its flaws in the light of day.
Thanks a lot! I just laughed so hard coffee came out my nose! :P
Hmm, movies I want to see in the theater:
Movies I want to see, but will wait for my streaming service to offer:
Movies I have no interest in watching:
I mean that’s just some of the major ones. And thats just my opinions, not saying anyone has to agree with, or disagree with them.
Sorry, I haven’t had a chance to go through the backlog of badge sign-ups. I should have time this weekend to create the 2018 badge and catch up on everything.
Woot? :)
Need another badge! I am not into Russian General territory yet!
… and honestly “defending myself” is not an excuse for a rules violation.
What?
Since when?
Oh, did we decide on a tank - does it have to be a tank? What about a half-track? Jeep? APC?
Merry Christmas to all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryO9j9PfeZc
I generally post the poem as well, but the video will suffice this year.
May all your dreams come true - except yours, your dreams are sick and twisted wink you know who you are! Seriously though, I know I am not the heavy bomber participant I used to be, but I do wish you each and all to have the Merriest of Christmases and may all of our soldiers, whether they be American, British, Canadian or other come home safe this year!
Happy gaming and remember, participate in life outside of Axis and Allies too!
@WILD:
I’d be interested in a vid on regaining London after Germany places 9 transports in the Ocean G2, when you can assume that they will take London. Some German players might assault Scotland to block the landing zone for the bombers.
Thats why the UK should activate Eire w/mech on UK1. It gives the US bmrs another landing spot.
Interesting. Wonder if Eire was added with something like that in mind? I know it’s always been on the map since 2nd edition classic (as far as my ancient brain can recall) but almost never, in my experience, used as a mechanic in strategizing a game. :)
Time for 2018 drive yet? While I can pretend it’s a Christmas present to myself? :P