I’m still not sure that this aspect of the tech discussion belongs here since it is more about a house rule but I mentioned how we have developed a progressive valued chart for the techs but I didn’t give the limitations of attaining the tech. A tech die is three (3) IPC’s every tern a player wants to roll for a tech. A neutral nation can roll one die only per rounf thatthey are neutral. That is three IPC’s per round. If a tech has a R&D value of 25, it may take a nation at least 5 rounds to develop that tech. That is at least 15 IPC’s in order to develop a tech. A nation that is war may invest in three dice (9IPC’s) per rounf in order to develop three different tech.'s at a time. They can not be applied to a single tech but must be spread over the three techs to be develpoed. It can get expensive but the thought process is this; a country will invest in R&D to develop a specific technology. It will not just through money at a problem and randomly hope to get a good result….governments maybe but not gamers. If and when we play with technology, I prefer this R&D chart. The Anniversary/Global chart and dice costs can definately thow the balance of the game off. Last game I played of global 1940, theAmerican player shelled out alot of IPC’s on tech. It put his production behind and the other allied player had to really hold on for the US to catch up but the US player was able to develop long range heavy bombers and cheaper ships. It was devostating to the the axis player (me) because he then went dark skies on the axis and it became a war of attrition that I could not repulse effectively. I have to take this moment to say I love Narvik. Direct and to the point. Tech is fun sometimes but there is alot to just playing the game.
A Beginners Guide to A&A Global 1940 2nd Edition
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Welcome G40 beginners and new forum conscripts.
We built this thread to provide you with helpful videos, game materials, and advise needed to navigate this forum and learn everything you need to know about Axis & Allies Global 1940 2nd Edition, so lets get started. In order to play G40, you will need a copy of A&A Europe 1940 2nd Edition, and A&A Pacific 1940 2nd Edition.
2nd Edition
After 1st Edition was released, creator Larry Harris and his team of play testers embarked on a project to modify many of the problems that were arising with playability, this project was called Alpha. If you have never heard of Alpha or even seen a 1st Edition copy, don’t worry… it’s not important at all, in fact the only G40 game that maters now is 2nd Edition. If you only have 1st Edition copies, that’s not a problem either… The out of box pieces in 1st Edition are more than capable of providing the required gaming materials needed for playing 2nd Edition. However, you will need to download and print the latest rule books using the links provided below. All pages in both books should be read including the Global rules section at the back, as many rules in the Europe and Pacific books are specific to their respective side of the map.
Axis & Allies Europe 1940 2nd Edition Rule book (takes about 3 minutes to load)
http://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/A&A_Europe_1940_2ndEd_Rulebook_LR.pdfAxis & Allies Pacific 1940 2nd Edition Rule book (takes about 3 minutes to load)
http://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/A&A_Pacific_1940_2ndEd_Rulebook_LR.pdfIf you are playing with 1st edition game sets, and are using 2nd edition rule books printed from Wizards of the Coast, you may be missing the setup charts. You will find a document listing the entire 2nd edition setup here…
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=35144.0
Rule clarifications
Here at axisandallies.org we are privileged to have a credited G40 game designer to answer your questions, but there is a system in place in order to preserve his time. His user name is “Krieghund” and he can be identified as the only member with an “official answers” badge under his name. If you need a rule clarification, there are rule deputies as well as regular members like myself ready to answer your questions. However, if an answer is wrong, or there are other important elements to the answer that need mentioning… than Krieghund will magically appear to set things straight. The proper thread to ask for rule clarifications is in Global 2nd edition FAQ (AAG40.2), although it’s fine if you want to create a thread for your inquiry especially if you need a quick in game reply. A good tip is to browse through the FAQ pages and see what kind of questions are being asked and what kind of answers are being given. You can find the FAQ thread by clicking the following link…
Global 2nd edition FAQ (AAG40.2)
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=28562.0However, before asking for clarifications there, be sure to review these official Errata documents to see if they can answer your questions.
A&A Europe 1940 Errata and FAQs
http://www.wizards.com/AvalonHill/rules/AAEurope1940_2ndEdition_FAQ.pdfA&A Pacific 1940 Errata and FAQs
http://www.wizards.com/AvalonHill/rules/AAPacific1940_2ndEdition_FAQ.pdfVery new players
If you have never played a game of Axis & Allies 1940 Global 2nd Edition, or any Axis & Allies game for that mater, than you may find the following article helpful.
A&A Global for first timers
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=29377.0Learning about axisandallies.org
If you are visiting the site for the first time and would like to know more about the forums available, the meaning of the badges, policies for posting messages, or how to navigate the site… you can find out more by clicking the following link…
Website/Forum discussion
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=39.0Playing 1940 Global online
If you’re interested in learning more about playing online using tripleA, and the play by forum boards, click the following link…
Software
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=53.0Going beyond gaming
If you’re interested in seeing how members have customized their gaming experience by painting pieces, creating game aids, or building custom tables, click the following link…
Customizations
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=75.0Players in your area
If you’re looking for A&A players in your area to play table top games with, click the following link…
Find Players
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?board=34.0 -
Two new videos have been added.
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@Young:
Two new videos have been added.
Looking forward, to your new videos. Thanks so much for doing these. It helps a lot. :-)
John
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@Young:
Two new videos have been added.
Looking forward, to your new videos. Thanks so much for doing these. It helps a lot. :-)
John
Thanks John. and congrats on your new customizer badge… you deserve it.
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@Young:
@Young:
Two new videos have been added.
Looking forward, to your new videos. Thanks so much for doing these. It helps a lot. :-)
John
Thanks John. and congrats on your new customizer badge… you deserve it.
Wow, thanks Young Grasshopper, I didn’t know I received one, and many thanks you, IL. It means a lot to me. :-D
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Yep. You and spitfire got one because you earned it.
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New video added.
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@Young:
New video added.
Awesome, looking forward to it. :-)
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@Young:
New video added.
Awesome, looking forward to it. :-)
P-8 Combat Movement
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Good Job YG outstanding!
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@aequitas:
Good Job YG outstanding!
Thanks AV, I really apreciate that. I’m hoping my youtube channel can be a place experienced players can send their friends or family members whom they wish to recruit.
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Let’s Play is a channel on you tube where a lot of Players show a whole game (Video games, consoles etc…) or giving away clues on games.
So yes YG, People will also look on your Videos and they might get really quick interested in it.
I liked the part where you explained that tripleA is similar to Risk and Chess.
Also admired your Basement wich had a look like a bunker.Just keep them coming, just Keep us updated, you doing OUTSTANDING !
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New video added (Part 9).
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This video was most helpful. Explaining the situations that you can run into, is extremely useful. Nice job, YG! :-)
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What is classified as a surface warship? Battleship, Destroyer, and cruisers?
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Carriers also. Only subs and transports aren’t.
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New video added.
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This helps a lot in understanding and playing the game for the first time! Big thanks.
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This helps a lot in understanding and playing the game for the first time! Big thanks.
Cheers, enjoy your gaming and welcome to axisandallies .org
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