1942.2 Cost change for Russian Tank T-34

[Witt]

I like the idea.

[Black_Elk]

I like the concept. Taken a step further, you might pick a single iconic unit for each nation and give them a cost reduction -1 for the cost of that unit. Since there are 3 Allies and only 2 Axis, the approach would ultimately benefit Allies more overall. Especially if the iconic units are somewhat less useful in the grand scheme (as cheaper Russian tanks are better for Allies, than cheaper German Uboats are for Axis).

I like the proposal for Russian tanks and German Uboats for that reason. What icon units might we reduce in cost for UK, USA and Japan?

Cheaper spitfire for UK would certainly be potent. Perhaps cheaper transports for USA? Not sure about Japan though, probably a warship, maybe carriers or destroyers? Something slightly less powerful, but which could help them in KJF?

[baron Münchhausen]

Iconic for USA: Cheaper Strategic Bomber…  :-D :-D :-D

[baron Münchhausen]

@Black_Elk:

I like the proposal for Russian tanks and German Uboats for that reason. What icon units might we reduce in cost for UK, USA and Japan?

Cheaper spitfire for UK would certainly be potent. Perhaps cheaper transports for USA? Not sure about Japan though, probably a warship, maybe carriers or destroyers? Something slightly less powerful, but which could help them in KJF?

What do you think if we agree on UK’s Spitfire and US Liberty Ship.
To make thing even, Japan can also have a reduced sub cost to 5 IPCs, since they develop the better torpedo.
We can also give to Germany a 1 IPC redux on Tactical bombers, since they keep the Stuka through the war.

Japan and Germany gets 5 IPCs Subs.
Germany gets a 10 IPCs Tactical bombers
Russia gets a 5 IPCs Tank
UK gets a 9 IPCs Spitfire.
USA gets a 6 IPCs transports.

So, Axis gets 3 iconic units and Allies gets 3 iconic units too.

If you find that Sub is too much for Japan, then goes to Zero Fighter production increase.
Japanese Fgs put at 9 IPCs.

[amanntai]

@Baron:

@Black_Elk:

I like the proposal for Russian tanks and German Uboats for that reason. What icon units might we reduce in cost for UK, USA and Japan?

Cheaper spitfire for UK would certainly be potent. Perhaps cheaper transports for USA? Not sure about Japan though, probably a warship, maybe carriers or destroyers? Something slightly less powerful, but which could help them in KJF?

What do you think if we agree on UK’s Spitfire and US Liberty Ship.
To make thing even, Japan can also have a reduced sub cost to 5 IPCs, since they develop the better torpedo.
We can also give to Germany a 1 IPC redux on Tactical bombers, since they keep the Stuka through the war.

Japan and Germany gets 5 IPCs Subs.
Germany gets a 10 IPCs Tactical bombers
Russia gets a 5 IPCs Tank
UK gets a 9 IPCs Spitfire.
USA gets a 6 IPCs transports.

So, Axis gets 3 iconic units and Allies gets 3 iconic units too.

If you find that Sub is too much for Japan, then goes to Zero Fighter production increase.
Japanese Fgs put at 9 IPCs.

I understand we’re in the house rules forum, but last time I played 1942, there were no tactical bombers.

[knp7765]

I think the best unit for Japan would be cheaper destroyers. Japan built a lot of them during WW2. Also, allow only Japan to carry 1 infantry on their destroyers.

[baron Münchhausen]

@knp7765:

I think the best unit for Japan would be cheaper destroyers. Japan built a lot of them during WW2. Also, allow only Japan to carry 1 infantry on their destroyers.

OK for DDs.
But either 7 IPCs or 1 Inf per DD.
Not both.

Maybe this HR could still work for G40?
What do you think?

[crusaderiv]

I’ve seen the T34 and sub rules somewhere…

[baron Münchhausen]

@crusaderiv:

I’ve seen the T34 and sub rules somewhere…

Is this coming from your developed HRs you’ve sent me?

[General 6 Stars]

:-D :-D :-D

[baron Münchhausen]

@SS:

:-D :-D :-D

@crusaderiv:

I’ve seen the T34 and sub rules somewhere…

Sorry, I completly forgot that you wrote such HR.
So I credit the idea above as yours Crusader.
I was thinking about ATG and this T-34 redux cost came to my mind as another way to provide a counterweight to German’s MI, MArt and Tank.
Then, I looked for a way  to give a special thing to Germany.

I resulted into your HR.
I like it as a small mod which add a lot of historical flavor.
Good idea Crusader!