... For what it's worth, in our last two NY games, prior to the latest rule changes, Germany surrendered in 1944 in both games after attacking Russia in 1941,...
Thanks, Germany might refuse association of Syria to avoid the USAT status mod. (+1 USAT per turn) If your answer to 1) is correct, then if the colony is an...
... Okay, that makes sense. ... I would think that if the colony is an independent country, then it could rebuilt in the colony. But I don't think it will...
Are you suggesting that it would be both better and simpler to prohibit naval units in the SW box (or at least CVEs) from protecting Murmansk convoys...
Bruce Harper
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Jun 1, 2008 5:12 pm
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I think a 1940 German attack on Spain (and other Mediterranean strategies) are a way for the Axis to aim for a draw (because they can hardly fail to take Spain...
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Jun 1, 2008 5:17 pm
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To all, See below for the best wargaming on the west coast. As some of you know I run Historicals for the past many years here and it has grown. The small...
... the SW box (or at least CVEs) from protecting Murmansk convoys altogether, so that the Allies can't increase the chances of a successfull Murmansk convoy...
For what it is worth, we played 5 games at the convention. The Allies won 3, the Axis won one, and drew one. I would not draw too many conclusions from this....
I have always assumed that units which are constructed in a given game turn (in a hex in full supply, as required by the rules), would be considered to be in...
time for something different, a rules question: in spring 45, Japan scorched most of its overseas territories except Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand =20 BRP...
Mike asked: I have always assumed that units which are constructed in a given game turn (in a hex in full supply, as required by the rules), would be...
Response to Maurice's question: One-quarter of 20--at least. Given the Scorched Earth rule Japanese losses may be higher still, see below. Scorching occurs...
Well it means you couldn't attrition the unit away. I'm not saying it makes a difference to play balance, but you do need to know how it's going to work before...
Randy, according to 35.82 TIMING, I think the Scorched earth takes effect immediately during the UC phase that it is implemented. there isn't a turn delay like...
... I think it is simplest to not allow this option. That is, add an exception to the USAT status modifier for if L/S becomes Axis controlled because of an...
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Jun 2, 2008 7:09 am
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... wrote: Jason consistently attacks Spain, and he consistently wins as the Axis. However, his tactical game is the among the best. The only players I have...
Situation France is econ pnetrated by axis , UK attack Libano however doesn´t conquer the cpaital , there aree some axis uniits in Turkey. 1 Can axis units...
... more ... all ... to ... I think if Germany wants to "take out" Britain or Russia, the Axis will need to tkae some chances and win, or the Allies make a ...
There are other players who play at that level. My current view is not that there *may* not be a problem in Russia, nor that I will ignore such a problem if...
Bruce Harper
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Jun 2, 2008 1:15 pm
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If I understand your situation and question correctly, the following sequence of events occurred. 1) Germany rolls a "7" diplomatic result for Vichy France,...
Is this a go? I would have expected quite a few people to have tried it by now. We have one month to finalize the rules for the convention (and possibly...
Bruce Harper
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Jun 2, 2008 1:46 pm
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To all, Just a quick note the pre reg special has been extended to June 6th 40.00 for the best wargaming convention on the west coast!! Go here for more info...
I'd accept A-D. It does make extended naval combat bloodier--and adds a psychological element about the extension. Reports, FWIW: This past weekend I...
If you want an example of Germany beating down a competent Russian player, we have an example from the Owatonna mini-convention of 2007. Germany won a...
... I was the Russian player in this game. Germany researched heavy armor and SAC and hammered Russia hard in 1941. I made a couple of errors early (and my...
... Russian ... its ... useful. ... Thanks for the interesting game report. ... Given this research plan, I'd hesitate to accept this game as a 'typical'...
... in ... Barbarossa ... Well, Germany did have to all but give up the sub war. No additional sub production after 1942, and subs essentially stopped running...
I believe that bombers, especially if Germany can get 3 in 1940 (which is hardly a given), may be one of Germany's best plans. How many did the Axis get in...