PTV Art of War (Ax+5) v Nikola (Al)

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947 triplea_37932-RUS26.tsvg

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

The Japanese have taken 7 VCs and held them 1 turn, which triggers an Axis victory (by my understanding of the rules).

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947 Hm, you are right. Well done!

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

Thank you.

It was challenging. The US can build up so quickly with a J-1. Unless the Axis has more than +5 bid, I am not sure a J-1 is feasible.

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947

Well, it proved well for you, except in China. You might want to try it against someone who will be better in breaking the Europe defence. It was first time I played against extremely defensive Axis in Europe, it seemed you were only waiting for my mistakes. Playing allied strategy with axis, so to speak.

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

I had my hands full in the Pacific. I had to put resources into the Atlantic Wall so I was not scrambling on two fronts. Moved as fast as I could against Russia and in the Pacific, but it seemed that you were always creating problems in one or both places, which greatly slowed the Axis’ progress.

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947 Well, Pacific was ok, except overlooking VCs, but now looking back, maybe I should have gone slower in the Atlantic. I lost too much money in fleets being destroyed. I should have probably been very patient, build up and focus on one point. As it was, I probably lost 30+ American transports in the Atlantic :)

[nikola1975]

@nikola1975 When you wish, we can play again, I would like to try Allies once more.

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

Your analysis of the Atlantic is right on point.

Would be happy to play again. Let me think about being the Axis again. I’m not sure +5 is feasible if you implement your new Atlantic plan.

[ArtofWar1947]

@artofwar1947

I’ll take Axis + 9. I’d rather have at least Axis + 12, but +9 should at least provide 2 or 3 more Japanese infantry to better withstand the onslaught in China and the Pacific as a whole.

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947 Well, you won with +5, so +9 will probably be too much. Would you find +7 fair?

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

I am nervous with +7, but okay.

[nikola1975]

@artofwar1947 Ok. You will be fine :)

You can set it up, waiting for scramble decisions.

[ArtofWar1947]

@nikola1975

Game is posted.