As per the thread on Larry’s site the curret Alpha 2 is the final and will be printed in upcoming prints of the both Europe and Pacific.
My suggestions for changes might be:
IPC Tracking and Tech on one chart, split horizontal. Basically remove the NO’s from the current IPC, put the tech where they were and extend both to the left edge.
Seperate page for NO’s should fit in that same amount of space.
Probably gonna have to get rid of my table in the next couple of months if anyone is interested I will be taking offers on it.
Can we expect updated charts with the final alpha set up in the next while?
It would be nice, if it is possible for you Bob, to split the Tech chart to a seperate one, and the NO’s to a seperate as well. There are a ton of them to squeeze on that one paper with all the IPC tracking.
Thanks.
Hot Damn. From the sounds of it on Larry’s official thread this seems to be the FINAL changes. Nothing else planned for changed, correct?
Time to update all my game aids and charts…
I thought Alpha was just for Global.
I am playing a game of E40 later today, what set up should I use then, OOB or Alpha +1?
Hey guys, I’ve been looking at some peoples set ups and noticed that they have plastic AA guns and ICs. I was wondering where I might get some of those, other than taking them out of my 1942 game. It would be nice to have a set for Global. Any links would be great.
Thanks.
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.
When the USA player did that we both wondered if that was alright given that Russia was neutral at the time. Japan and Russia made a no combat pact until turn 4. We checked the rule book and didnt’ find a for sure answer.
Have to deal with it now I guess but for next game. The good thing is when the USA player attempts an invasion next turn he will likely get stuffed. He’ll have only 1 transport offloading after I sink his ones incoming with fighters from Japan. Then it’s an offshore bombardment of only 1 shell, 6 bombers, 4 fighters, and 1 tac. After AA fire and he lands there will be 6 inf, 6 Tanks, 2 Fights, 2 Tac fighters to push him back which shouldn’t be an issue.
Couple questions:
First, a repost since I got a couple differet answers. Can Japan build an IC on mainland China, on Kiansu for example, and if so minor or major. Same basic question for other countries, can other build IC’s on land that is not theirs? USA on Russia for example. The rules seem to read no.
Second, SZ 6 has USA fleet in it surrounding Japan. A) Can I take planes off Japan, pass through SZ 6 to another to sink undefended transports, or do they enter battle in SZ 6. B) Can I bring planes from the mainland back to Japan, through SZ 6 on Non Combat Movement without a battle?
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.
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.
In reading the new rules it seems that Japs cannot build IC’s on the Mainland except for Korea, is that so?
Please confirm.
Surprise Strike for Subs. Attacking subs score a hit, this hit is recorded and the unit moves behind the casualty strip.
Defending subs fire and score a hit, the attackers unit is removed prior to general sea combat.
Do the defending units which took a hit from the attacking subs get removed or do they get a chance to attack in general combat? Or do they only get to attack if the defending unit which takes a hit is a sub?
If I purchase a Carrier, conduct combat which ends in a plane stopping in the Sea Zone where the Carrier is to be placed, is that allowed? Or does the plane have to land on the land since at the end of NCM there isn’t a Carrier there until the next step?
Reading the rule book, a bit confused on this one. If Japan attacks UK/Anzac pre-USA 3, can the USA opt to come in the game early? Or only if they are attacked themselves pre-USA3.
Also, USA gets the boost at collect income USA 3 or once at war if before correct?
When will the errata be published official?
This is new to me.
So if a Transport is alone in a sea zone, and a ship or fighter comes in. Attack rolls and misses, the transport can retreat and end the sea zone combat? I always thought it was an auto kill, did no know about the retreat option.
Hey guys, pretty new here and I’m trying to learn more about PBF, the dice and the battlemap which is used. I’ve tried searching however haven’t come up with anything great. Hoping someone might have a couple links book marked they could post that might help me along.
Thanks.
