I don’t agree with Shakespeare’s point but I definitely agree that these games are leaving a lot to be desired. Not just from a rules perspective but from a piece perspective. Battle board is tiny. No money and lack of German infantry and chips for both sides. I have played with the new tournament rules however and do love them. If you have the game Shakespeare give them a shot I really like them. I think you will too.
Italy's Role in the Game
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I have a cool “switching sides” idea like the Ottomans joining the Allies to balance it.
Unfortunately I don’t remember much of it. I’ll recreate it if you’re interested.
Italy is just meant to soak resources from the Central Powers and take advantage of opportunities.
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@colt45554 Tournament rules have really evened the game up with increased movement and other such shifts. I have found that Germany can sufficiently keep France busy in Belgium/Ruhr and AH can toss a few infantry a turn into Venice while together they hit the Russians with a combined force that forces capitulation (political collapse) by as early as turn 4 with good rolls. After this, the only possible thing keeping them from decimating Italy and then France is if the UK managed to take the Ottomans out of the game early and can contest what used to be the Russian territories.
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@superbattleshipyamato I’ve considered this too, but I haven’t tried it since I’m afraid it would just mean Italy and Germany ganging up on helpless France while AH holds off the hordes from the east, waiting for reinforcements. The Ottomans and the UK need each other as arch nemeses, in my opinion.
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My idea is based on history, so there will be some limitations on which sides can change.
The Ottoman Empire could’ve joined the war if the UK didn’t repossess the battleships they ordered.
I also change the allegiances of minor powers.
To be fair the Central Powers won when I tested those rules.
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@tamer-of-beasts Italy should buy infantry and only
Infantry. Doing this means sometimes you can buy 5 inf a turn . Italy wants to hold Venice and likely needs French help early and then American assistance as soon as possible. Italy needs to be super defensive using its infantry cores in the best way possible - defense! -
Not always, Italy needs to have the equipment to take advantage of the time when Austria Hungary is out of infantry (only 1) and has mainly artillery after conquering Venice. As long as you have a good infantry to artillery ratio, it’s a good way to even the economic odds.
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@superbattleshipyamato that’s the only possible time usually to take advantage of the arty italy starts with. Sorry but you’re wrong about Italy ever producing anything but infantry.
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To be honest, I never tried it. As Italy I guess I’m too aggressive, constantly launching attacks.
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@superbattleshipyamato yea : Italy doesn’t have the army or the economy to constantly launch attacks - at least ones that aren’t in Italy’s favor .
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Indeed. The Central Powers and winning in the game, Russia already capitulated (revolution).
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