@the-captain :joy: :joy: :joy:
sweet !
4000 games! That is incredible! And you even record them? I swear more than ever that working on Axis And Allies is your job!
I always hated AAA in the normal form-I would much rather have 5 infantry than 3 AAA. The fact AAA can’t do anything on their own or attack makes things even worse. I usually use my AAA as cannon fodder in defensive positions, particularly the Eastwall, where I wait for the Soviet Union to declare war on me, attack the border territories, and once their offensive resources are exhausted, I counterattack, destroying almost every unit that was built up to that point.
@the-captain When is the release of the UK strategy guide?
It’s been so long I almost forgot about it! But I’m still excited for this release.
It should be ready by next week.
Which balance/gameplay obstacles did you encounter while you guys were designing the game? Was it difficult? I know it’s very hard to create a balanced game. Most Axis and Allies games depend on the battle for Moscow but you seemed to have solved that problem. With Russia being a lot stronger the only way for the Axis powers to win is to grind and grab as much money as possible, and slowly kill the Russians in a war of attrition. What I do find strange (but there is probably a good gameplay reason for it), is that Japan is still very strong. Wasn’t it possible to make Japan weaker (like they were in real life) but still have a balanced game?
The Axis & Allies House Rules Expansion series have been under way for more than 25 years - the origins date back from 1993, inspired by Gamers Paradise.
So, yes - it was difficult - and hard. But is was also fun & challenging, which kept us motivated.
Concerning the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion series as we know them today, they are all very well balanced.
Even after hundreds of games, we’ve never experienced any unbalanced situations.
It is all up to each player - skills and ability are crucial factors in who wins and who loses.
The German & Italian offensive on the Eastern Front - with the goal of capturing Moscow - is still popular.
If Germany & Italy attack the Soviet Union in Late 1940 - goes strait towards Moscow - and mass produces units for the Eastern Front, there is a slight chance that Moscow will suffer extremely heavy casualties.
And if United Kingdom & Soviet Union don’t coordinate their effort in the defense of Moscow (including Lend-Lease), the Soviet Capital might even fall.
But this Axis strategy leaves Western Europe open for an early Allied (UK) landing - which might cause disastrous results for Germany.
Yesterday we experienced this exact Axis Strategy. One of these days I’ll post the Game Report with pictures - and you’ll see the result.
Concerning Japan, it all depends on the US and UK strategy.
If UK sends units from Africa by Rail Movement to India, the United Kingdom can have at least 8 units in each round in India - fighting their way into China & Burma.
Combined with an increased US effort in the Pacific - backed up by small scale amphibious landings from ANZAC units, Japan will be very busy.
Hopefully Japan can still hold out.
Anyways, I want you to release your game report, because I like reading them, but I can’t stand reading another Axis loss (which seems like it was). Please tell me Japan saved the game.
Due to massive Global 1943 Game PLay Testing with the new Combat Engineer unit and Desert Army formation, the United Kingdom Strategy Guide is not ready until next year.
Hopefully we’ll have it ready in January.
Hopefully it will be early in the month!
The United Kingdom Strategy Guide has now been added to the Strategy Guide Global 1940.
Awesome! Finally it’s here! Great!
@the-captain How often do you see the USA using LCVs ?
This might be out of place but in Global 1940 Expansion Game Reports you mentioned a unit abbreviated as LM. Can you please tell me what that means? Thank you!
Do people ever not finish off the Axis in N Africa just so they can’t Take Over Italy ?
I wonder if the Axis just need to suicide attack to kill their dudes if the opportunity is there.
I guess if you have a trprt you can just evacuate if not blocked
The United States mostly use Landing Crafts when the D-Day is part of the UK & US Strategic Plans.
A massive Buildup then takes place in United Kingdom - and by Early 1944 or Late 1944 D-Day is launched.
Also, as part of the Home Defense in the Pacific, United States can stack a number of Landing Crafts in Western USA - for use against Japanese troops that might have captured Alaska.
Concerning the African Campaign, Germany & Italy should take advantage of every opportunity to clear Africa from own troops - if the German Take Over Of Italy is part of the Strategic Plan.
Even if this means suicide attacks against Allied forces.
@the-captain Typo in Japan Guide
and at the same time to protect the
transport fleet the carries these troops.
Been a couple months since I did last '40 game. Figured I better brush up on the strats : )
Have you guys considered keeping Landmines secret ? Could show them in the TTy but write down on paper which border they’re on. Seems they get flanked mostly, unless a bottleneck.
They still force the enemy to move a certain direction though.
Edit
I guess as long as I’m gonna be critical lol
