L12G4Karl7(Axis)v.Gamerman(Allies)+Tech

[Karl7]

looks like over bought by 5

get rid of ss in 6 and turn and inf in Japan to art.  I think that should fix

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

so, looks like I’m giving you a chance for a major fleet action in 46. But then would that not leave Hawaii open?

Again, nice try
I would have to be desperate, and I don’t think I am yet

You do know that your subpar defense in Z36 was actually good for you because it makes me down a carrier?  It’s hurting…

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

buy
2trn
3inf
1art
3mech
3dd
cv
ss

14
9
4
12
24
16
6
And you placed 2 infantry and 2 artillery in Japan, adding 1 more IPC
You placed 86, you had 79, so you overspent by 7

[Karl7]

ok, yes, so nix ss and replace art with inf – for some reason I keep wanting to think that 3dd is 18 not 24…  :-P

That should cure.

The battle off china was a strange affair.

The neutral crush is a risky affair no question.  If you do it, I think the allies got to go all in to crush Germany while holding Hawaii or Australia…

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

ok, yes, so nix ss and replace art with inf – for some reason I keep wanting to think that 3dd is 18 not 24…  :-P

That should cure.

Yes, that’s what I anticipated, so I’ll go with that.  So there’s 5 infantry and 1 artillery on Japan I believe.

The battle off china was a strange affair.

What’s this?Â

The neutral crush is a risky affair no question.  If you do it, I think the allies got to go all in to crush Germany while holding Hawaii or Australia….

Thanks for the advice.  Although I know you that you might just be messing with me  :-)
The main thing I don’t like is USA ground units going the wrong direction in Europe, and Britain is a little low on manpower to do Turkey.  But I don’t like having air units sitting around doing nothing (one reason playing Japan drives me nuts), so…
I’ve never really considered controlling a lot of the neutrals, but when you look at it…
WOW is Spain strategic!!!  And Turkey allows you to go into the Black Sea - look out.
Hard to resist when the Afghans are right there in my retreat path!  Â

[gamerman01]

And I have to hold Hawaii AND Australia!
But in my experience with P40, taking and holding one by Japan is very difficult.  Maybe you will show me how it’s done.  You are very good at this game - if you weren’t you would have given up by now!  :-D

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

so, looks like I’m giving you a chance for a major fleet action in 46. But then would that not leave Hawaii open?

If I get long range air, it’s something to think about… LRA would get me an additional 2 fighters and a bomber

[gamerman01]

Hmmmmmmm

[gamerman01]

US9 with 81, buy 2 researchersRolling 2:
(5, 6)

[gamerman01]

Chart 2Rolling 1:
(3)

[gamerman01]

Hmm
Was hoping for something with more immediate impact, but I gotta be happy with that.  And now I have a better chance of getting the immediate impact ones in the future… don’t forget!

[gamerman01]

I have quite a few things thought out, but have a ways to go - especially deciding where to position everything in the Pacific….
Played an awful lot of A&A today - needing a break…

maybe take another look at it later tonight, maybe not til tomorrow…

[Karl7]

ugh…. just what I feared.  US gets shipyards…

Well, at least Japan tried!  Bring it on USA!

[gamerman01]

Gonna have to sleep on it…
It’s going to take a lot of thought to keep Japan from taking over Hawaii in the next few rounds…
Might have to buy a lot more subs and cruisers now, too…
Talk to you tomorrow, Karl

[gamerman01]

And it’s cool you wanted to play a tech game even though you haven’t bought any…. yet…
Probably just lulling me to sleep, and then BAM - game over with a tech assist

Definitely spices it up

[gamerman01]

@Karl7:

ugh…. just what I feared.  US gets shipyards…

Well, at least Japan tried!   Bring it on USA!

Hmm - you’re right.  Shipyards will be amazing.  Have been thinking about $5 subs and carriers that only cost $6.5 per hit…. and the transports, destroyers, cruisers…  :-)

Well, at least I didn’t get them earlier with single die attempts - I put in the time and money…

Gotta go work somewhere this morning, and will be taking another look after that…

[Karl7]

The ship yards are a game changer for sure so I got to rethink this.

What is your price list now?
5ss
6trn
7dd…?

not a big fan of researching tech, particulalrly as the Axis.  Too hard to get and big chance it will be a loser.

Internet finally working right, so will be ready to roll today.

anxious to see the neutral crush!

[Karl7]

oh, I see the discout prices on the map.

[gamerman01]

:-) Gotta eat, rest, and ice up my shoulder after that volunteer work!  :-P

Hoping to get these moves done today, though.  Yeah, excited about neutral crush since it’s my first time…  I can’t take Saudi Arablia and Turkey both - planning on drilling Turkey.  Spain is such a juicy target…  But then, I’ll have to re-consider whether the whole thing is even worth it - but I don’t want to say I’m going to do a neutral crush in big bold letters and then back off!!

Should be able to pump out quite an assortment of boats off WUS…  That limit of 10 will probably be a factor…  :-)
It’s gonna be fun for both - whatever!  I’ll do my best to keep you from ending the game in the next 2-3 rounds…

[Karl7]

USA’s move will be the most important move in the game since the USSR decision not to attack the Germans after they moved into bry, I’d say.