@newenr85 NCM, now all is fine.
Questioneer??? (Axis) vs Vance (Allies)- G40-A3Final- No Tech
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BalSt taken
NCM
planes back to EPol
1inf fm NUkr to Bess
1mec fm WGer to Pol
2AA fm EPol to Belo
1DD, 1AC fm z112 to z110
rest of navy to z113Placement- 3inf in SFr, 3inf, 1art in Fra, 5inf in WGer, 2SS in z112, 1SS in z113
Collect- $50
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Probably could have stalled the US landing for a couple of rounds, but then I would have had to keep buying naval units and I would lose any progress on the Eastern Front. That French battle in Sudan really hurt. Norway is annoying also. You can really see the power of that Russian Communist NO in effect in this final version of Alpha.
I feel the Euro Axis is ready to break any moment. Its too bad, b/c Japan has a lot of positive things going for it in the Pacific- though I feel 6VCs is still a ways yet. That Major I bought in Korea is turning out to be a waste. $30 down the drain and I can’t get around to using it yet. You are still holding it together in the middle with Russia- nice job. Axis is tough. I still think this version of Alpha is slightly Allied advantage. Coordination is so powerful for them with 6 Allies. Geography also works to their advantage. What do you think so far???
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I have been finding that the Soviet NO is a huge factor, especially if they can get some units down into Africa. Iraq is almost a freeby for them. The game is definitely a race against time for the axis and that’s why I think the slow Barbarossa approach is a tough sell now. They really have to crush USSR from both sides early on because the allies come on so strong after round 8, 9, 10….
In this instance I think the naval arms race would be very hard for germany to sustain and taking back Norway would be too expensive too. I can USSR reduce Germany’s tank force and hang on while the Americans open up the second front. Japan still has a lot going for it but US and ANZAC are rebuilding.
Anyway I will post this Russia turn and get back to it tomorrow, and start the G1 game. Busy day today.
USSR 8
PURCHASE & REPAIR
1 armor
4 art
6 inf
2 AA
50 totalCOMBAT MOVES
Belarus (2AA, 13 armor)
2 inf, 1 art from novgorod
1 inf from Smolensk
9 inf, 5 art from Bryansk
1 tac from Russia
AA
Rolls: 1@1; Total Hits: 01@1: (5)Egypt (2 art)
1 inf, 1 art, 1 mech from transjordan
aRolls: 1@1, 2@2; Total Hits: 11@1,: (5)2@2: (1, 4)
dRolls: 2@2; Total Hits: 12@2: (3, 1)Suiyuyan (walk in)
6 inf from KansuSzechwan (walk in)
10 inf from Sikang -
Belarus
aRolls: 6@1, 12@2, 1@3; Total Hits: 46@1,: (5, 4, 3, 2, 4, 3)12@2,: (3, 3, 5, 3, 2, 6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6)1@3: (1)
dRolls: 13@3; Total Hits: 913@3: (3, 1, 1, 3, 2, 4, 4, 6, 2, 1, 3, 1, 6)Egypt 2
aRolls: 2@2; Total Hits: 12@2: (1, 4)
dRolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 11@2: (2) -
Belarus 2
aRolls: 9@2, 1@3; Total Hits: 39@2,: (5, 5, 4, 5, 2, 1, 4, 1, 4)1@3: (4)
dRolls: 11@3; Total Hits: 811@3: (3, 5, 1, 5, 1, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 1) -
That was bad. I was planning a retreat to Novgorod but no; retreat to Bryansk.
NONCOMBAT MOVES
Bryansk
6 inf from South Ukraine
9 inf from RussiaRussia
1 tac from batle of BelarusSamara
3 inf, 2 art from KazakhstanShensi
1 AA, 2 inf from TsinghaiSzechwan
1 AA from SikangMOBILIZE UNITS
4 inf, 4 art, 1 AA, 1 armor in Russia
1 AA, 2 inf in South UkraineCOLLECT INCOME
USSR 8 = 41(territories) +3(Fin) +3(Nor) +3(Irq) = $50 -
Per your suggestion- Convoy in Norway -3, USSR income= $47
adjusted on mapJapan 8
Buy- $47- 3TT, 3inf, 3art- save $5
CM
1TT fm z6 to z35- land 2inf- Phil- free
to Frindo
1inf, 3art fm Jap via 2TT fm z6
1art fm Yun
2BB fm z361inf fm Yun to Bur- free
1inf, 3art fm Yun to Shn
2ftr, 1tac fm HKong to Shn1ftr, 1tac fm HKong to z37
1DD fm z36 to z373DD fm z36 to z42
3ftr, 3tac, 4bmr fm HKong to z41
CB
Shn St
1inf, 3art, 2ftr, 1tac
Rolls: 4@2, 2@3, 1@4; Total Hits: 54@2,: (1, 2, 3, 2)2@3,: (5, 1)1@4: (1)def 2mec, 1inf
Rolls: 3@2; Total Hits: 13@2: (4, 4, 1)Frindo
1inf, 4art, 2BB
Rolls: 5@2, 2@4; Total Hits: 35@2,: (4, 1, 4, 1, 3)2@4: (3, 6)def
Rolls: 3@2; Total Hits: 23@2: (2, 1, 5)z37
1DD, 1ftr, 1tac
Rolls: 1@2, 1@3, 1@4; Total Hits: 21@2,: (2)1@3,: (6)1@4: (2)def 1AC
Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 01@2: (6)z42
3DD
Rolls: 3@2; Total Hits: 23@2: (2, 1, 4)def 1AC
Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 11@2: (1)z41
3ftr, 3tac, 4bmrs
Rolls: 3@3, 7@4; Total Hits: 73@3,: (6, 1, 6)7@4: (6, 2, 3, 1, 1, 3, 2)def 2BB, 1CZ
Rolls: 1@3, 2@4; Total Hits: 21@3,: (5)2@4: (1, 2) -
Frindo
3art
Rolls: 3@2; Total Hits: 33@2: (2, 1, 2)def 1mec
Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 01@2: (6) -
NCM
3inf fm Kwe to Hun
1AA fm Yun to Fic
2ftr, 1tac fm Shan to Kwa
4bmrs fm z41 to Kwa
1tac fm z37 to Kwa
1ftr fm z37 to Sum
1SS fm z15 to z6
1DD fm z20 to z36Placement- 3TT in z6, 3inf, 3art in Jap
Collect- $53 ($48 + $5saved)
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Yeah tough rolls on Belo- ouch!
I’ve calculated a 99% chance I get Moscow next turn (includes landing Brit planes there). I don’t think there is anything you can do about it, unless I missed something. You should be able to get it back the next turn though. However, I’ll have $100 bucks cash on hand AND Russia won’t be able to build anything for a round- ouch!
I guess that Belo battle makes up for the Sudan battle. This game always balances out like that it seems. First you think you are on the short end of the stick with Lady Luck then the next thing you know it, she’s all over you. Funny how that works in AA.
I think you just made this a game again for the Axis, considering the Belo blowout and the losses in the Pacific. Allies are still in it though- just a setback I would say.
Interesting game eh???
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Ahhh well I guess I could have put a unit in Smolensk (my bad), but then that would have really just delayed the inevitable for a turn. I shouldn’t have attacked you last turn; i went on the offensive too early. Live and learn.
I know what you’re saying about how the dice go around and come around. It averages out in the end but there is a lot of variability from turn to turn.
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Wait a second. I see a possibility. All is not lost. I will continue with it if that’s ok
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Go for it. Like I said. Allies are still in it. In fact, I still think they have the advantage. Belo is a setback, that’s all. Makes it a game now though.
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@Vance:
Ahhh well I guess I could have put a unit in Smolensk (my bad), but then that would have really just delayed the inevitable for a turn. I shouldn’t have attacked you last turn; i went on the offensive too early. Live and learn.Â
I know what you’re saying about how the dice go around and come around. It averages out in the end but there is a lot of variability from turn to turn.
Yeah, position on the EFront is huge. EPoland is the key IMHO. Whoever owns it and can lock it down has the advantage. That’s b/c now it splits the Russian forces and they usually have to vacate the north for the rich south. Do you use a battle calculator??? I do- got the app on my phone. I ask b/c it seems like you didn’t crunch the numbers on the EFront before you positioned yourself in Belo.
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No I usually just go with my gut unless it looks close. Again, live and learn
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USA 8
PURCHASE & REPAIR
6 transports
7 inf
4 art
1 armor
85 totalCOMBAT MOVES
z110 (1 destroyer, 1 carrier)
1 destroyer, 1 battleship, 3 carriers, 3 fig, 3 tac from z91
1 destroyer from z104
1 Bmb from Morocco
aRolls: 2@2, 3@3, 5@4; Total Hits: 52@2,: (6, 6)3@3,: (2, 1, 2)5@4: (5, 3, 6, 6, 1)
dRolls: 2@2; Total Hits: 12@2: (4, 1)Normandy (swim in)
5 inf, 4 art, 1 armor from Morocco via 5tt z91 to z110 -
NONCOMBAT MOVES
z101
2 destroyers from z102
1 cruiser from z89z64
1 destroyer, 2 carriers, 2 fig, 2 tac from 10Panama
1 inf, 1 armor from Western USA via tt z10 to z64MOBILIZE UNITS
6 transports in z101
7 inf, 3 art in Eastern USA
1 art, 1 armor in Central USACOLLECT INCOME
USA 8 = 58(territories) +20(NOs) = $78CHINA
builds 1 inf in Shensi
NCm 1 inf from Tsinghai to Shensi
collect $6 -
forgot 1 NCM: 3 empty carriers from z75 to z76.
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UK 8
PURCHASE & REPAIR
Europe
1 fig
2 subs
22 totalPacific
4 inf
12 totalCOMBAT MOVES
Hopei (walk in)
1 inf from ShensiKweichow (walk in)
2 inf from ShensiBurma (1 inf)
2 inf from India
1 Bmb from Sikang
aRolls: 2@1, 1@4; Total Hits: 02@1,: (2, 4)1@4: (6)
dRolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 01@2: (5) -
Burma 2
aRolls: 2@1, 1@4; Total Hits: 12@1,: (6, 1)1@4: (6)
dRolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 11@2: (1)
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