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.
- Hitler must start his war
- USA must not declare war until japan attacks her on turn 3
- Russia cant attack Germany until turn 3
- Japan can’t attack Russia before its 4th turn
- Neutrals stay neutral until provoked
- Martians don’t try to visit and stop the war
- Time machines are not allowed
these are the basic concepts that both make the game playable, historical relevant, and balanced.
I choose to address this in my design.