Tjoek's 1940 Global Map file and setup charts (Updated May 30th 2018)

[Tjoek]

@kevArs no problem using my map for this. I’ve actually created an app like this myself as well. Just not had the time to share it here yet.

My approach is slightly different, but similar effect.

What technology / programming language is behind your app?

[kevArs]

@Tjoek Great to hear from you!

We started with an Excel document and formulas a few years ago… then a little VBA later. Now, I’m just fooling around with basic HTML/JavaScript/CSS. I’m (of course) using GitHub and I decided to deploy to Firebase to keep it free. I’m just geeking out because I love to play a couple of times a year with my friends!

I’m adding a purchase planner now. Next, I want to add game stats and a battle odds calculator. I haven’t shared it anywhere but here so far. I’m still trying to polish a few things and make it “whole” before I share more widely.

I’d love to see your implementation as well. What technologies are you using? Do you have any recommendations?

[Tjoek]

@kevArs
We started the same way from Excel to a little VBA. Now I we have a more solid app using javascript as well. In my version you can play different versions of the game and it tracks some stats along the way.

I mostly deploy it locally on my laptop or a RPi, Will see if I can open up a port an share a link with you somewhere in the future. A bit busy with other things at the moment. And it has been over a year since I played my last game. Might already by over 2 years…

[kevArs]

@Tjoek Good to know we’re not alone in our VBA madness.

Yeah, I could see myself building it for 1942, but honestly I thought 1940 was likely the most complicated to track for now, with objectives and research. Plus, the way I designed it, I think it would require a good amount of effort to switch to a different version.

Don’t worry about porting it if you don’t already share it. If you have an image or video to get the gist, I would appreciate it though.

Also, if you happen to have a tip jar or patreon, let me know. I could add a link to it under support when I share it, and I’ll definitely chip in myself. Your map took some serious work and it’s a gift to the community.

[Tjoek]

@kevArs it’s not about porting, more about deploying it again. But still needs some time.

Thanks for offering to tip. It’s been an intensive effort to get this retouched map. So any sign of appreciation is hearty welcomed. Just opened a ko-fi link you can use: https://ko-fi.com/tjoek

[Tjoek]

@kevArs and yes Global 1940 is the most complex. Especially with the different objectives and related bonus incomes. With this implemented the rest should be straightforward. Only the 1914 contested areas is something to tackle if you’re willing to.

Does you app sync across multiple players joining the same game session?

[kevArs]

@Tjoek Hey! Thanks for the link, will do.

No, my app doesn’t do multiplayer. In fact, it’s a static website with no backend right now. I don’t really see the need to make it MP, unless there’s real demand. For now, it will remain a digital tracker for a 1940 Global in-person game.

I found it especially useful with some of my buddies who had never played before and for us, who play 1-2 times a year. The few questions and issues I’m trying to tackle with this app (without referencing the book every 2 minutes) are the following :

When can each country enter the war again?
Which ship is the cruiser and which is the destroyer? (I’m adding HD images/country)
Which territories specifically do I need for that objective, and where are they?
Preparing options for purchases while waiting for one’s turn
Calculating odds for a particular encounter
Reminding us about convoys and troop-related objectives (Egypt, sz125, etc.)
Which factories are different from the Pacific/Europe default games? And when do they change?
Comparing one game’s scores by turn with another (stats and a graphic), etc.

I don’t know if there are any other issues or nice-to-haves that the community would want, but those are the ones I could think of during in-person play.

I don’t think I want to recreate Triple-A, though…
Currently it’s not really useful on mobile either, but I plan to make it mobile-friendly. For now, we play with a big screen running the app, next to the table. A couple of people update it as we go and use it to plan their moves.

[Imperious Leader]

can you make a 1942.2 map file, OOB?

[Tjoek]

@Imperious-Leader As I work with high quality scan from the original board as the basis, I have to check if I have the 1942.2 game to begin with. I don’t recall as it really has been a while I played A&A.

But still it takes many many hours to clean the maps from all scanning and merging defects as I scan it in multiple pieces of roughly A4/Letter size. Before cleaning up the fold lines etc.

So long story short: no clue if and when. I’m sorry.

[Imperious Leader]

@Tjoek 1942.2 is the current flagship game of AA. its being played alot more than 1940, which is my favorite. but i readily admit whats more played and talked about