I recently got a copy of Conquest Gaming’s “A House Divided The Brothers War”. It is an area movement game that uses miniatures and, because of the railroad movement in addition to regular movement, 6 distinct theaters (3 per side),general and event cards that modify the fighting troops abilities, is a very interesting game to play. It is tough for the North to survive the opening rounds because of their relatively weak starting generals and troop levels, but because of the reinforcement advantage, if it can hang on the game becomes winable for it. Another interesting and historical feature is that many of the South’s generals have good infantry, cavalry and artillery modifiers while many of the North’s generals are lesser, but all the main generals are represented so eventually the North draws Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, Grant, etc. But, of course, the South continues to draw generals each turn so Longstreet, Stuart, Pemberton and Lee appear (Beauregard and Jackson start the game in play). You have to provide your own pieces, the pieces from the Napoleon Risk will work, but I had enough pieces from Battle Cry to play the game. The game is only $13 and with about $10 shipping is still are good buy for such an interesting game.
1939: World at War
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im new to Axis & Allies.
can someone tell me what is "1939: World at War "?
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world at war is an expansion game for axis and allies
new map, French, Chinese and Neutral Units, lots of new rulesit’s pretty sweet if you have a week to play a game
http://www.wargamer.com/axisandallies/CE/xeno/waw/waw_main.html
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After playing a few games its apparent to me that the game is really unbalanced in favor of the Allies. Its not hard to see why as Germany makes its most significant gains in the early part of the war, this just makes you get those same gains if everything goes well. Everything doesnt go well though and you are up against the impossible as Axis.
I found the plastic pieces were sub-par compared to the heavier plastic of the MB/AH series, you even have to use an exacto knife to make them lose their extra skin.
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@TrentGT:
After playing a few games its apparent to me that the game is really unbalanced in favor of the Allies. Its not hard to see why as Germany makes its most significant gains in the early part of the war, this just makes you get those same gains if everything goes well. Everything doesnt go well though and you are up against the impossible as Axis.
I found the plastic pieces were sub-par compared to the heavier plastic of the MB/AH series, you even have to use an exacto knife to make them lose their extra skin.
The game tries to mimic history more the A&A.
Things weren’t balanced during WW2.
I’m glad the game reflects that.The game is a nice change from A&A, which IMO, completely lacks innovation.
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What’s the point of historical accuracy if your not around long enough to fully use it? I would hate to see a game that puts US’s starting income at 110 IPCs and the Russians at 88 IPCs and the Germans 23 IPCs (as in real life). That just isn’t fair.
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@TG:
What’s the point of historical accuracy if your not around long enough to fully use it? I would hate to see a game that puts US’s starting income at 110 IPCs and the Russians at 88 IPCs and the Germans 23 IPCs (as in real life). That just isn’t fair.
Be around long enough to use historical accuracy……?
ummm I don’t know where your getting the icp levels from.
What do you mean by real life??I would hate to see a game that has everyone all the same level.
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I mean, who wants a game of historical accuracy, if the Allies win all the time?
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@TG:
I mean, who wants a game of historical accuracy, if the Allies win all the time?
I agree, I wouldn’t want the game to be a simulation.
However, I would want it to have the same feel and atmosphere as WW2.
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who says you cant have historial accursy and a balanced game?
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History does! :P - Xi
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M_G_, ya gotta read between the letters. :wink:
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The Axis need to be at a disadvantage.
Ha, with America entering the war - you’re talking about a BIG Disadvantage. Russia alone could’ve knocked out both Germany and Japan if they wanted to.
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@TG:
The Axis need to be at a disadvantage.
Ha, with America entering the war - you’re talking about a BIG Disadvantage. Russia alone could’ve knocked out both Germany and Japan if they wanted to.
Your getting away from the topic here.
Anyways, if that’s what you think, you should definitely read more literature on WW2.
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Anyways, if that’s what you think, you should definitely read more literature on WW2.
In terms of what? :-?
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@TG:
Anyways, if that’s what you think, you should definitely read more literature on WW2.
In terms of what? :-?
The fact that you think Russia could have beaten the Axis on its own.
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ya,
the russions had more infantry and the T-34 tank wich is considered the best.
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The fact that you think Russia could have beaten the Axis on its own.
Pure numbers my friend. They would’ve taken Germany themselves and could’ve pushed the Japanese out of mainland Asia (though this would be of lesser importance).
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exsactly :)
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