[House Rules] Bid Amount?

[calvinhobbesliker]

I’m going to get the Anniversary Edition soon, and I was wondering how much the bid is for each scenario. Are they both Axis-favored like G40 and 42?

[Karl7]

Hey Calvin, how are things going on the east coast?

We miss you here in the Bay Area.

Anyhow, 42 is pretty Axis favored so bid is around 12 if I recall right.

The 41 is more balanced so no major bid.

I am coming off memory here, so others can confirm.

[calvinhobbesliker]

Grad school is going well, though I have a big oral exam soon.

Interesting, I heard on some unboxing video that 42 was more balanced than 41…

[TheAandAClassicDude]

Really? For me I heard that 1941 is grossly weighted towards specifically Japan with the amount of ships they have. I can confirm because I’ve played 50th on Triple A, and they definitely start with a lot carriers and transports.

[calvinhobbesliker]

Hmm, maybe it’s different based on NO’s? Are NO’s optional in this game?

[TheAandAClassicDude]

Yes, National Objectives are in Anniversary. In fact, this was the game to introduce them as far as I’m aware.

[calvinhobbesliker]

@TheAandAClassicDude:

Yes, National Objectives are in Anniversary. In fact, this was the game to introduce them as far as I’m aware.

Yes, but are they optional?

[baron Münchhausen]

I don’t believe so.
This IPCs boost is needed for Germany in that one.

[Krieghund]

National Objectives are optional in AA50.

[baron Münchhausen]

Thanks for the correction Krieghund.

[knp7765]

Every time we have played Anniversary, either 41 or 42, the Axis always seem to win.  Next time we are going to try not using the NOs to see if the Allies have a better chance.

[calvinhobbesliker]

Is AA50 the game that introduced escorts and interceptors for bombing raids?

[knp7765]

@calvinhobbesliker:

Is AA50 the game that introduced escorts and interceptors for bombing raids?

No.  These were introduced in the original A&A Europe.

[Argothair]

I’ve been playing the 1941 scenario with the Turkish straits closed and a bid of 12 to 18 ipcs for the allies. Seems to work well, depending on everyone’s skill level.

[axis_roll]

Another factor is whether Tech is being used.  Those too, like the national objectives, are optional (thank goodness)

[calvinhobbesliker]

It’d mindblowing that the Turkish Straits being open is the default rule.

[vodot]

What about waiving the bid and giving the allies a free IC+AAA to place somewhere?

[axis_roll]

@vodot:

What about waiving the bid and giving the allies a free IC+AAA to place somewhere?

That’d have to be a UK IC in india.  That might make things pretty interesting

[Argothair]

Well, you could let the Allies choose where to put it. Australia, Brazil, South Africa, or even Archangel could be reasonable choices, although I agree that most players would want it in India.

[axis_roll]

@Argothair:

Well, you could let the Allies choose where to put it. Australia, Brazil, South Africa, or even Archangel could be reasonable choices, although I agree that most players would want it in India.

Well, sure, it could be anywhere, but if you want it to be the most useful, India would be the best