@Boldfresh:
The way I have always done it is a descencing bid from a positive bid for the side that is generally considered to be weaker at starting setup.
yeah i noticed that axisandallies.org league and play by forum seems to have always been using a system where you say you will take the side you think is weaker and a really high ipc amount. its not really a bid, it is kind of the opposite of a bid.
in face to face tournaments and old school triplea live lobby and triplea warclub we would use an auction and would bid for sides.
i think this makes most sense. this is the method i would like to use and we already opened with the first bid.
if you don’t want to use this bid system you can tell me to stop being such a wimp and just roll for sides. but don’t undervalue the best part of our offer, being called “supreme allied commanders”