Posts made by 94Canuck

Not going going to be able to make this game.

Bump for anyone else in the area however.

Hey.  I’ve been trying to get into Gametableonline just to get some extra games under my belt.  The game there is 1942 Revised I think.  Pretty good, don’t really care about the graphics of the whole thing cause it’s functional.

Just wondering if there are any other options like this, even to play Global, that I’m not aware of.

Sorry if this is a dumb question/thread.

New guy question, so sorry in advance.

I’ve just read all 8 pages, taking it in.  Would someone mind explaining the short hand of the units, I don’t know what CV, SS, DD etc.  The Inf, Mech is good, just the others. I would be guessing at them which I don’t want to do.

Thanks.

Question on Russia.  I read the global political situation and it says USSR cannot wage war against a European force until the 4th turn.  It would seem that they can declare war on Japan anytime they wish then, is that correct?

Amphip.  Assault scenario.

Fleet 1:  Destroyer, Cruiser, Transport w/ Inf, Air Carrier w/ 2 planes. 
Fleet 2:  Air Carrier x2 w/ 2 planes on each.

Fleet 1 enters into sea zone w/ enemy ships and conducts sea combat, wins, unloads transports and planes from Air Carrier to land zone.

Fleet 2 moves so that the planes can get to the zone in 4 moves, with one move left to get to the Air Carrier of Fleet 1.

Can the planes from Fleet 2 do this as there is a possibility of them landing on the Air Carrier, or no because there are potentially 6 planes needing to land where there are only 2 known spots?  Or yes they can, but any remaining planes over 2 are removed from the board?

Got pretty lucky on dice for China.  They are down to 5 Inf co-defending with 3 UK Inf and 2 UK Tanks on the last hold before an easy march to India.  Plan is to hit India on an amphip assault next turn.  Should be possible if the dice go my way.

We started a new Global game today and have finished the first 3 rounds.  It’s my first go as Axis and am pretty happy so far with how things are turning out.

As it stands, Germany started for a Sea Lion which wasn’t going to work so focus was switched to Russia who is not looking great.  They are defended into to zones right now, and Germany is coming strong.  War was declared on G2 after Sea Lion was for sure not gonna happen.

Japan attacked a UK territory (I forgot this would activate US) on J2, however India is near falling, 2 more rounds max.  Only 5 Inf, 2 Tank, and a Fighter left for UK Pacific.  Coming ashore in India with a fleet, and some troops should take it next J turn.

Italy is where I didn’t know what to really do.  Right now they are holding Normandy with Germany for the UK/US push back which is building.  They are into Africa and slowly taking all of it, and coming up from southern Russia slowly taking USSR territories.

Allies are pretty even I would assess right now.  US is coming hard for Japan with a moderate defending fleet waiting.  Need to get India out of the way before I am forced to spend IPC’s on defense there.  UK Europe is stuck on their Island.  USSR is down to Inf and some tanks only.  China is gone and ANZAC hasn’t left their island yet.

Hopefully finish in 3 or 4 more rounds tomorrow.

Couple questions.

Neutral territories:  If it is Pro-Axis and Germany moves in they get the number of Infantry listed correct?  If it is Pro-Axis, and Allies attack can you choose any Infantry to put in there?  If Axis is successful, and say Germany Infantry are used, should Germany get there and claim the territory do they get the remaining Infantry?  Or do the Infantry get removed post combat, and new ones placed if Allies attack again?

I/C’s:  If there is a Minor I/C on a territory with a 2, can it be upgraded for 20 IPCs, or only if the territory has a 3?

That’s all for now I think.

Thanks.

Sweet I’ll keep that in mind.  Couldn’t make the last one you PM’d me about, but the November 11th just might work.  Might have a second that can come as well.

Hey.  Looking to find a group in the Nanaimo BC area for Global or other AA games.

Nick

I haven’t played Axis yet, but from my games as Allies thus far what I took from them is that:

A) Germany either needs to go all in and take UK out, or commit to Russia and take them out asap.  Before, or on G3.

B) Italy assists with France destruction and control in Africa.

C) Japan must push into China/UK before US3 and control the income on the mainland.

If that can happen it seems like an easy win for Axis.

If not…. Japan gets pushed out of the mainland, loosing a war of attrition to the annoying Chinese, UK and Anzac.  Russia has 4 turns to beef up defenses making the German push, without Japan aid very difficult.  UK can retake France and then it’s not good.

Allies have one every global game we’ve played thus far.  Looking forward to playing Axis next time.

@Slimek:

Simply beautiful and you’re clearly a fan with friends, but where are the coasters or cup holders?

I’ve thought about that, but a spill wouldn’t be good.  There are tables in the room for drinks.

A couple things for revision 2 of the table after playing this game will probably be inlaid dice boxes, at least 2, if not one on each corner.  Maybe 9" squared will fit in there nice.  The foam allows for comfort but the dice bounce a bit which isn’t a big deal but can be annoying if they bounce off the table.

Also might do a A&A logo up top and inlay that as well.

Yeah there is heaps of room.  I’ve noticed after about 10 hours of our current Global game that there is not a lot of sitting going on.

Should finish today.  The allies are looking very strong right now.  Germany should fall within 2 rounds.  After that its onto Japan which should go within 3 or so.

Thanks for the comments.

The dividers I found on a forum somewhere, they are just cut out of card stock.  They look alright, and are pretty functional.  The IPC were scans from Anniversary, also printed out on card stock so they hold up well.

Best game I’ve played so far.

I put together a little Global Game Table.  My wife was tired of it taking up the entire dining table so I put this together.

It’s a 8x4 table top with the game centered in the middle.  The board has a pine frame which is set down into the table.  The top of the table has high density foam for comfort, which is wrapped in faux leather.  Pedestle legs on the bottom for keeping it nice and stable.

Not in the pictures are some finer details for the edging which I just haven’t put on yet.  Also going to touch up the corners since they aren’t perfect.

The table has lots of room for the battleboard, IPC tracking chart and boxes.  I like it, not that fancy as some of the other ones posted on here, but works for my games.

So I started my first G40 game, and I was wondering if you adjust the starting IPC’s if the NO’s are met at the beginning of the game, or do you only add the IPC bonus at the collect income phase of your country, on the first turn?

On this game we just added them up front, not sure if that is correct and I didn’t find an answer in the book.

Lastly,  I don’t understand why UK IPC’s are split for Europe and Pacific.  The USA is one rather than split, why not UK?

Aside from this, we were a few rounds in before we took a break for the night.  It is the funnest A&A game I’ve played so far, very happy with it.

My only complaints are that they IPC dont’ go high enough for US when it gets its NO.  Also, the icons for Great Britan and UK are backwards.  Europe side gets the higher amount, and Pacific the smaller.

Damn this thing is sweet.

I actually logged on to post a couple pics of the G40 Table I just finished up, but don’t want to now after seeing this beast!

Mine is pretty basic.  Pedistle legs, with a 8x4 top.  1/4 inch high density foam wrapped in a light brown leather.  Centered board, re-cessed into the table.  Nothing fancy like the wood burning and built in boxes, but it has space for the boxes and units on the side.

Might steal that plexi glass idea however, pretty sharp.

So I went and double/triple checked.  The set up chart calls for 5 destroyers total, as mentioned above.  I in fact only have 4 in my box.  I’ve taken every piece out to make sure I wasn’t just over looking it somewhere.

Anyone else confirm only 4, or is my game just special :)