They were cut off by USA and allies in august 1941. (If i’m not wrong)
When I played Japan, I never try to march over moscow,anyway.
(It was not in the plan of Imperial army)
No in fact, this accomplishement goes to the German player. :-D
No serioulsy…
For a good USSR player, it will be easy to repulse any German offensive if everyting is quiet on the asian front.
The only other idea to add here is this:
The Soviets can’t move or relocate the Far East border force until starting turn 4, by which Stalin knew certainly ( by spys) as an indication that Japan had decided to attack USA. He can pull this force starting on that turn, but allow it to immediately enter Moscow ( modeling the railroads that were established between these points).
That would be historical too.
That is an awesome rule. That is perfect. Historical and accurate.
One idea about IL’s reasoning that makes sense that he has not to my knowledge expressed. I am a history buff. I read a lot and watch the History Channel and Military Channel. I have always had the sense that Japan, after 1939 did not want war with Russia. It needed the resources of the islands. Oil, rubber, ect… Without that it could not take out China much less Russia. The traditional axis and allies starts out with Japan having those resources. Once it got them, they might have decided to invade Russia. But why didn’t they. They spent huge resources attacking the US, when they could have assitted the Germans invading from the rear. Why didn’t they.
How about this. Germany was to Japan what Russia was to US. The enemy of my enemy. Nothing more. They wanted Germany to slam thier head against Japan while they grew stronger and stronger. So they hoped by attempting to take the entire Pacific. Invading Russia from the rear risked Hitler being successful and getting to Moscow first making him King of the Land. Like all dictators and thieves in an enemy of my enemy alliance, each tries to play it out so they end up on top.
Japan wanted the west to be in a protracted war while they prospered in an “Asia co-prosperity something or other”.
Just my take on all the facts and opinions on the facts I have heard throughout my time.
I meant Germany slamming thier heads against Russia
The Soviets can’t move or relocate the Far East border force until starting turn 4, by which Stalin knew certainly ( by spys) as an indication that Japan had decided to attack USA. He can pull this force starting on that turn, but allow it to immediately enter Moscow ( modeling the railroads that were established between these points).
Here’s what misses in my game rules.
A good espionage rule.
Sorge was probably the best.
And Staline didn’t make anything to save him!
@Imperious:
The only other idea to add here is this:
The Soviets can’t move or relocate the Far East border force until starting turn 4, by which Stalin knew certainly ( by spys) as an indication that Japan had decided to attack USA. He can pull this force starting on that turn, but allow it to immediately enter Moscow ( modeling the railroads that were established between these points).
That would be historical too.
Why is this rule nessisary if the game is already set-up to not reward Japan for attacking the Soviets?
I dont think what I am saying is that complicated or confusing, I am mean in 1942 it is not historical or at all likely for the Germans to invade Britian and the german command has allready canceled operation sealion, but in the AA50 1942 scenario there isnt a rule that says for the first four turns the Germans cant attack england with land units. Why? because the game already discourages that.
Likewise who cares which treaties or military plans the japanese goverment/military historically honored. The player is the leaders of the jap goverment/military.
or am I wrong?
Why is this rule necessary if the game is already set-up to not reward Japan for attacking the Soviets?
The rule is not necessary at all. However, if after playing the game you feel the allies are stronger then try it because it effects the allies and it is historical. Thats the type of solution that i find works best in balancing these games… draw on historical plausibility.
The pplayer is the leaders of the jap goverment/military.
Only after the start Date of Sept 1939. The arrangements are still in place.
these are the basic concepts that both make the game playable, historical relevant, and balanced.
I choose to address this in my design.
@Imperious:
- Martians don’t try to visit and stop the war
- Time machines are not allowed
wheres the fun in that! :lol:
idk IL, its your game if thats the way you want to have it. I think I will be playing AAG40.
In that game Larry has 18 infantry which do the same thing by other means as my own rule. He made Japan stay out by just giving Russia way too many pieces.
I just choose to make it more realistic, but i suppose adding 30 infantry might do the job too.
And i wish people just tried the game, then shooting down it because it does not allow candyland.
Hi IL
Sorry if i’m late but I found some of my books among boxes.
@Imperious:
And i wish people just tried the game, then shooting down it because it does not allow candyland.
Im sorry, i shouldnt have said that. I dont mean to shoot your game down, I only got so much cash though.
LOL…
This topic seems like a good old western movie.
IL = the good
crusader IV = the bad
Emperor taiki = and the ugly.
as long as i dont die at that end.
I’ve played more candyland games more then any other board game (other then monopoly)
Well my map can be printed from any printer on 8.5 x 11 sheets and taped together. That cant cost more than $20 in ink
as long as i dont die at that end. :-D
Oh, and I forgot, I bought a book recently….Fateful Choice by Ian Kershaw.
We understand better the fundamental differences between the Imperial navy and the army.
The choice to attack USA instead of the USSR was not so easily made as we think of it.
I’ll try the 8.5x11 thing, and those sound like some pretty intersting books crusaderiv.
IL will you ever do a global size game using your new rules. You could base it on the new G40 map but just add a neew set up and rules. I would love to see a G39. Will you be making any thing like that. :? :?
Not clear at this time.
But the AAE40 map might be reconfigured into a 1939 map depending on the final product. The of weight of this decision will be based on how accurate the OOB map is.
IL can you give me a list of parts and stuff I will need to play this. I will have G40 games and AA42. I am mostly confused on the new pieces colours.
