You def need to give the tournament rules a run. Play for 6 full rounds and then check it who the economic and winner is. If Entente still win, try the CP +12 and play some more.
@DoManMacgee and I can give u idea for bid placement depending on starting strat and where CP are failing you.
This sounds like a good idea. I play with a lot of new players, many of whom are confused by the “units can move 2 spaces, except when they can’t (except for fighters).”
They’ve always had an easier time with 42.2’s NCM.
The other main objective is that the SZs bordering Africa have no mines, which should make naval combat more lively; the CP fleets can link up, or invade north Africa.
That definitely think that could change things up a lot. Those mines in SZ17 and the large allied fleets make any early AH naval plans difficult.