Newest Setup by Larry

@maverick_76:

I think the easiest thing to say is, “If you think you can do a better job, be my guest!” I get tired of seeing people put down the game, if you are so smart, build one yourself you jack-wagons!

People need to relax and help the process. Suggest ideas, the more we can get to Larry the easier it will make his job.

I agree. That is why I posted an alternate income schedule for the U.S. under house rules. I will play test it in our session tomorrow.

When you guys are FINALLY done tweaking the game so your favorite side can win please let the rest of us know. I would just like to play the game, but everybody and their mother seems to think one setup is better and more balanced than the other. If they don’t win using the setup then they say they would using the NEW one. So we have evolved from the global with Larry Harris alpha setup to the global Larry Harris alpha plus setup to now the Larry Harris alpha plus 1 setup. I get confused when I play a game and people say “this is the setup as of Oct whatever… No this is the setup as of Dec whatever… no you obviously don’t read the boards this is the new Larry approved version…”

Then just play OOB - it’s a really good game.

Larry has decided to make a revised version of the game together with the fans. Alpha is a term from software, meaning an early development version. Presumably, when it seems to be working well, there will be a Beta to get more people playing and iron out the last issues, and then a final revised version.

Does anyone else feel that Japan should get a few of its air units back that have been removed? They feel too weak.

I am curious if anyone else feels the same.

@Stockus13:

Does anyone else feel that Japan should get a few of its air units back that have been removed? They feel too weak.

I am curious if anyone else feels the same.

I agree.  Too weak now.

@calvinhobbesliker:

Or it can move its extra 2 planes to South Italy to scramble. In fact, Germany can attack z112 with planes and land them in Rome.

Calvin, I sent two German fighters to southern Italy on non-combat move and sunk the U.K. cruiser with two subs. With three fighters to scramble it prevented the U.K. attack on the Italian fleet. We finished six rounds in our session today. That was a great idea.

Our gaming group plays Axis and Allies Global about once a week. We have played every week with all the changes since the games came out.

The Alpha +1 setup is the best one yet. On what basis do I make such a claim? The fact it is about to be Japan 5 and I have no idea who is going to win the game or even really how it will play out. The War really does hang on the edge. This is a nice change.

Normally we call the game at the end of turn 4 or 5; sometimes as early as turn 3. In the last few games we have had some really good battles in Poland, London, Java and near Midway. This setup is really balanced - at least according to our three man gaming group.

I know the above does not give many details about games we have played, but the new scramble rules and new setup really does give new options to the players about purchases. No more having to buy a Carrier and 2 Transports just to threaten Sea Lion first turn.

Anyway, my two cents…

I wholeheartedly concur. This new set up rocks.

Where can I see this newest set-up.  Getting Europe for Christmas and would like to be prepared with the newest set-up so I can start at 6am Christmas morning when my son wakes me from my deep slumber, lol.

www.harrisgamedesign.com
Go to “forums”
Scroll way down to Global 1940.  Top stickied thread - at beginning of thread is the entire setup and rule changes straight from the horse’s mouth.

Well it’s the end of round 3 with the new set up.  It has been a drastically different game than the last.  As it sits right now:

Germany:  Took London, EU UK is out of the game.
Russia:  Strong front for their attack next round, German line should hold past the second wave.
Japs:  Were going strong, attack on India failed, China has 3 territories left.  Of main concern is the Russian East front, that has been paired with USA Bombers, and land supplied by a Minor IC in Alaska that has shipped tanks over.  Japan is not looking good, I really need better strategies for them.
Italy:  Owns Africa, fleet moving to US Atlantic.  Unsure what is going to go down with them.
ANZAC:  Useless as ever.
France:  Dead.
USA:  Just got the cash bump.  Atlantic is not a threat right now.  Pacific has a weak fleet, but some menacing units in Russia.

Really liking this set up.  It has been exciting to play.

What did Britain do in the Med?

@Bodeacious:

What did Britain do in the Med?

Britain turtled in the Med rather than going after the Italian fleet.  Italians sunk it, and the France boats with assistance from the few aircrafts it got.  Really lucky dice rollson that actually, I think I only lost 1 ship between the two battles.

@94Canuck:

Well it’s the end of round 3 with the new set up.  It has been a drastically different game than the last.  As it sits right now:

Of main concern is the Russian East front, that has been paired with USA Bombers, and land supplied by a Minor IC in Alaska that has shipped tanks over.  Japan is not looking good, I really need better strategies for them.

USA:  Just got the cash bump.  Atlantic is not a threat right now.  Pacific has a weak fleet, but some menacing units in Russia.

I just want to make sure you realize that prior to war the US cannot place tanks or bombers in russian territories.  And if Russia isn’t at war with Japan (doesn’t sound like it) I’m fairly certain the rule implication is that even if the US is at war, it cannot share a space with Russia (on the Pacific side) as it’s considered “neutral” as Russian diplomatic rules are split between the theaters.

I believe for the Global game the Europe rules are in effect for the whole board, except for special pacific things like kamikazes and the like.

@maverick_76:

I believe for the Global game the Europe rules are in effect for the whole board, except for special pacific things like kamikazes and the like.

That’s true, unless those rules are expressly overridden by the global rules.

@Stockus13:

Does anyone else feel that Japan should get a few of its air units back that have been removed? They feel too weak.

I am curious if anyone else feels the same.

If the U.S. spends 80 to 90 percent of their income in the Pacific then yes the Japanese may appear too weak. This occured in our game last monday. Not sure what Italy and Germany should try to do in this situation. If Germany goes all out for a fleet the Soviets will get too powerful. In our current game Germany is going for Moscow and Italy is busy in Africa but may be ready to add to its fleet soon. (round#7) Also in our current game the Japanese destroyed one U.S. fleet already. That was because the U.S. spread themselves too thin too soon. Still putting a lot of pressure on Japan.