Hello. My name is James I live in South Florida. I have been a huge fan of Axis and Allies since I was 10 years old. I remember the day I first saw the game at a local kaybee toy store. At that time I loved war movies (old ones) and loved playing army men. There was something about that game that called to me. I begged my parents to buy it . That was an expensive game for 1984 i believe it was around 45- 50 dollars. So needless to say it took weeks of begging and chores before they knew I really wanted it. It’s probably why I majored in History in the first place. I learned a lot from play Axis (it’s what I always called it) It had a chess like quality and i loved chess as well so to me it had everything I loved. I played it with my friends often. More often than they liked it course. It was hard finding people to play that game at that age who actually liked it and understood how to play. So to make it interesting when I hit high school my friends and I played for real money. When you lost a territory it was the dollar amount in ipc’s that the losing player has to give you. So the more territories you owned of a player when the game ended the more money you won for winning the game. So needless to say people played a little different in order to collect a big win. I love everything about the game the tactics , strategy, game flow, and economics. I

I use to own every version of game. But when I was in my 30s i had lost my job, my girl and my house. The trifecta of doom. So I sold most of all my possessions including all but original axis game including original Anniversary edition. That was a tough one but someone offered me 800 dollars for it So I couldn’t say no. There was a long time of no gaming before I stumbled across Axis and allies global. I was ecstatic . I bought both versions of second edition and with a new group of nerd friends we began playing again. I have played at Orgins game fair several years in tournaments. Those guys there can play boy whooo. It was always a brain busting game. I love playing high level Axis it is the BEST. I enjoy discussing strats because there is always something new to try that forces opponents to buy things they don’t want . Once I saw the revival of the game and all the custom pieces that exist now I was complete floored. The passion i saw in other players made me get back into the game. It’s nice to see people who are crazy as you about a game most people don’t give a deal about. Thank you internet.

I have all the rules to all the games including 3rd party rules over the years made by crazies like us. I submitted them to young grasshopper to distribute to fellow players if they were interested in them. I have been a member in here before but time gets away from you and I don’t post a lot anymore. But I love to see the discussions in the forums from the younger players. Since games table went offline i wasn’t able to play Axis online since the pc game from 1998. The games table versions was great. But that triple a game isn’t bad at all. You just need to look at the board carefully because you forget to move things because the colours blend too much. If anyone is looking to play a game online i am ready to play. If anyone is in the South Florida area and would like to have a game i also would be eager to play. It’s nice to see such a large group of player here to chat about a game that’s been in my life 34 years.

Thank you for the site.

@J-o-C Lots of Game veterans in here Boyo. Ask away. Plenty of strats to bounce off of. If you havent taken a look at the custom jobs give it a look see. Its incredible.

@General-Ignorance welcome to the party. Lots to learn and see here. Enjoy.

@seancb LoL just give me the state , date, place and time. That sounds amazing.

After reading through many threads I notice the passion that this community has for this game. I myself have been playing this game since its release back in 1986 and all its versions. Has there been a thread where we get together and discuss what mechanics should be in this online game ?(Axis and Allies online 1942) I know there have been other versions that have had better mechanics in certain aspects of the game such as transport loading and unloading. I know many of us have ideas on how to improve the online version of the game so I believe we need to start a thread that hashes out what can work and what kind of conviences should be in the game.

I see that Beamdog has been in the disscussions so I know there is an attempt to use fan feedback to improve the game. Has there been a discussion within the community on what the majority of us agree on should be in the game as a staple? And has Beamdog talked about the complexity of the programming? Sometimes all the little details that we do in the board game version that can seem easy can be very difficult to code in a digital version.

So what are we going to agree on as far as mechanics and life convienences that we can help usher in that will help the developer make this a better game that the Veterans as well as a new recruits can enjoy for years. Because if we can iron out the kinks to the 1942 version then the other versions of the game can be a reality. I love this game and I can tell that most of you love it too. I can tell from the passion in the threads. So if there is a disscussion thread already about how to help the devs someone send me the link. If there isnt one yet them lets start one.

Big issues?

Transport loading unloading
Arrows of movement
How hard is a true dice randomizer really?
Speed of game?
Player choices for level of detail per country. (Music, history, visuals, )

Lets discuss

@Billbob Hellllllooooo Billybob. Welcome to the club. Once you go global very hard to go Europe or Pacific. It’s just too damn fun. Plenty of info here and many members who have decades of experience in this game. So if you have any questions just ask away. Enjoy a great game.

@scottyp65 have played that type of game before many moons ago. It does add a little bit of realism but at the cost of game length and overly complexity. The version we played involved having more ipcs because you had to purchase scouts… (representing intel, spys, etc) this was the way you could identify what was in a neighbouring territory. The further away the harder the intel. Navy combat was even more intricate. Just because you moved into a zone with an oppenent did not mean automatic combat. Had to send scout planes to find surface ships and destroyers had to be sent on Anti sub patrol. It was interestings. Lots of added rules. My opinion. If you have friends that are like minded it will be a fun game. But trying to convince a different player to play that way can be difficult to explain and for that player to be engaged. Basic AA is just that. Basic. If you like more realism added to your version of AA take a look at Gamers Paradice addition rules they have 3 expansions. They add a little complexity to the basic version of AA. If you search around you may rven find rules for what you are looking for already made. Good luck and have fun. If your looking to play an online game of AA online 1942 look up tag its the same. Welcome to the forums

@Nubnumber1 ooooooooooOOOO buddy you have got to play Anniversary or Global 1940. It is the best type of Axis and Allies fun. Do it! LoL

@lenerask I love this post immediately. I am enthralled that a mother is playing a game like this with her son. Female players are few and far between. Way to go Lene

@Guam-Solo I couldnt read through the ocean that is the forums. So I thew a hand grenade. Awesome I will start to look through the pile of rules. Love this community

First of all I would like to thank Beamdog for creating possibly the best PC version of the game. Even though Triple A is heavily used by the community. I was just curious. Has there been any conversations in the Beamdog dev team regarding some updates? I realize that once a game is completed it rarely has continuous support. This game in particular has a niche community but very passionate. Some Questions for Beamdog…

1. Will there ever be a fix for allies landing on each other’s carriers?

2. Will there ever be a fix for a ally AA gun to work in another Ally’s territory?

3. A possible timer on the screen showing how much time you have left before you are out of time in time limit matches?

I do want to thank your team again. The complexities of piece movement in this game is intense. (Especially involving transports) I have played this game since I was 10 years old and it’s a real treat to be able to call up some old friends and play this amazing game with them once again.

I truly hope that their are enough players in the community that allows your team to financially make another version of the game. Global or Anniversary would be amazing.

Thank you Beamdog

Hello Axis And Allies fans. Quick question. I was looking for the pieces that symbolize generals , admirals and commanders. I know they exist bit I am having trouble finding them. Does anyone have a link to the site to purchase them? Thank you

@lenerask I love this post immediately. I am enthralled that a mother is playing a game like this with her son. Female players are few and far between. Way to go Lene

@Nubnumber1 ooooooooooOOOO buddy you have got to play Anniversary or Global 1940. It is the best type of Axis and Allies fun. Do it! LoL

@Hayes-Hine I wish I had that many people around me that liked to play Axis and Allies. I am jealous

@Warskule83 baby steps. Understanding the basics of the game is important. Depending on what level of complexity your looking for well dictate what version of the game you will be comfortable with. Welcome to the community.

@GEN-MANSTEIN oh I thought you had a rule set. I didnt know you meant you made an entire game. LOL. Nice

@GEN-MANSTEIN I am interested. Where is that thread located?

@GEN-MANSTEIN So without making the game too complicated do you think its vilable to have certain spaces on the board have movement or combat modifiers to give the game a bit more strategy?

This goes out to all the long time Vets of this game. I myself have been playing AnA since 1985 all versions. I was curious to know what (if at all) rules you have come up with to keep Japan in the pacific and not running through Russia’s backyard unhistorically.