Posts made by BJCard

Try Triplea dude.  easy to download all of the maps

Lord of the Rings

Mainly use the plastic chips with Infantry.  If there are more than 2-3 Art/Arm then I’ll use plastic chips for them too.

If I’m playing AA42 then I’ll have to use plastic chips for everything due to space.

Those look awesome but you have too much time on your hands…

I bought a copy from FMG… first time I bought something from them.

Germany will probably start in the low 30s for income and after France is taken it will be in the 40s.

My guess:
West Germany: 8
East Germany: 10
NW Europe: 2
Rhineland: 2
Austria: 2
Poland: 2
West Czechoslovakia: 2
Slovakia: 2
Denmark: 2
Norway: 3
Total: 35 IPCs

That’s pretty conservative

You are probably right- Germany will likely be limited to a certain number of units- like in AA50.  However, France likely has at least a minor IC and it would not be difficult to build another minor IC closer to the Eastern Front.  So, Germany still could build 13-16 units.

Germany will probably start in the low 30s for income and after France is taken it will be in the 40s.

I know what you mean about the “two giant stacks” being boring.  The problem is the game mechanics.  Say Germany sends most of its troops towards Stalingrad, with only picket defenses in the center and north…  what does Russia have to do? put the bulk of its troops between the giant German stack and Moscow…  Its not like Russia can just ignore the big German stack.  There you have it “two giant stacks.”

yes but as the other side I do something like this (Same number of Inf, Tanks):

6 inf, 3 T :  1 inf : 3 T
1 inf       :   1 inf : 5 inf
1 inf       :   1 inf : 5 inf
6 inf, 3 T :  1 inf : 3 T

I could attack your two outer territories with my ‘stacks’ of 6 inf, 3 T and then you can only counter attack with 6 inf, 3 T each, with myself on defense.  So you don’t attack my stacks because I likely win that.  This will force you to retreat or stack the territory between my ‘stacks’ and your capital.

I agree, the size of the map will diminish the use of ‘mega-stacks’, but there will still be 2-3 stacks per side on the eastern front.

It is true that you will have to spread your Infantry thin, however- you will still have a couple large stacks with deadzones on either side.  so- one on each side of the pripet marshes.  Looking at Bob_A_Mickelson’s map, the Russian front is only 5-6 territories wide, not 8; and only 4-5 along the main front.  Again, having a few tanks/fighters to be able to threaten more territories is a must, but the most effective army will still be majority infantry (as IRL).

After playing many games of New World Order on Triplea (possibly the best Axis and Allies map I’ve ever played!), which has a 4-8 territory main front (and 4 territory front with Finland)- the prevailing thought is you have 2-3 main stacks of troops and the rest of the front is held thinly.  So- probably will be the same in AAE40.

Yes but those 10 units of infantry cost $30 and I get to roll TEN dice on offence and defense- giving me TEN chances at hitting.  Ten offensive points, 20 defensive points.

If you spend those $30 on Tanks- you get 5.  Only 5 dice.  15 Offensive points, 15 defensive points.

If the tank stack attacked the infantry stack- using LL
Round 1
5 Tank - 2 hits (1/2 left)
10 Inf - 3 hits (1/3 left)
Round 2
2 Tank - 1 hit
8 Inf - 1 hit (1/3 left)
For every Tank hit, the Infantry lost 2 defensive points (worth $3 IPCs) and the infantry still had 9/10 of its strength
For every Infantry hit, the Tanks lost 3 offensive points (worth $6 IPCs) and the Tanks have 4/5 of its strength

If the infantry stack attacked the tank stack
Round 1
10 Inf - 1 hit (2/3 left)
5 Tank - 2 hit (1/2 left)
Round 2
8 Inf - 1 hit (1/3 left -> plus 2/3 on round 1 = 2 hits)
4 Tank - 2 hit
Round 3
6 Inf - 1 hit
2 Tank - 1 hit
Round 4
5 Inf - 0 hit (5/6 left)
1 Tank - 0 hit (1/2 left)
Round 5
5 Inf - 1 hit (2/3 left)
1 Tank 1 hit (1/2 plus 1/2 on Round 4)

So both ways, the Infantry WIN on Low Luck!

Honestly the most effective force is a buttload of infantry supported by a few Tank/Fighter/Art - usually the ones you start with.
With Russia/Germany in every AA Game- I usually buy 1-2 Arm/Art and the rest Infantry every round.  More units = more die rolls = more chances at hits.

Why dont you use triplea for these games?  much easier to use than aabattlemap

@Fishmoto37:

I know that it will be a North Africa game because I am in the process of creating it myself. Just got the map and currently working up a list of units and values for D-12 dice.

You are creating it yourself?

Russia or the UK for the challenge
USA to ‘break the mold’ and challenge Japan

I like to play the Allies because they are the underdogs

I agree-  It would be cool if there were another, newer commercial version of A&A- but only if it was as moddable as Triplea.

@Emperor_Taiki:

@BJCard:

I know what you are saying about music and ‘feel’ of playing a WW2 game, and the AI isn’t so good- but the AI isn’t good in ANY strategy game of this scope.  You play Triplea to play online against real people.  I’ve played 3v3 AA50 on there and its a blast.  Want music?  Play your own mp3s.

The old A&A PC game was very basic-  I could never play classic again.  “where are my Destroyers, Artillery?” “Why do my tanks defend on a 2?”  "Battleships are one hit?’

There are plenty of strategy games with better AI than triplea, and for games that are much more complicated, Civilization for example. The graphics and interface are ugly, and i shouldn’t have to navigate between the game I am playing and the itunes window too listen to music in my game.  Triplea is functional for playing raw A&A online. Nothing about it goes beyond the mechanics of the board game, its not good.

The old PC A&A also had marines which i miss.

I understand what you are saying, but the AI in Civ isn’t exactly groundbreaking.  It cheats so the player has a harder time.  I was talking more about the Total War games and Hearts of Iron games.  Not exactly HAL 1000 there.  But then again, these games are playable vs. the AI when Triplea is not. 
Triplea has marines by the way- and LOTS of user created maps/units.  WWI game? Check. Napoleonic game? Check.  Civil War game? Check.  Literally dozens of playable maps. 
As far as interface goes, well you are right- it isn’t the best.  Triplea has undergone a lot of changes recently, but I guess if interface/graphics/in-game music is your thing, then Civ is for you.  If you want to play Axis & Allies style games when you don’t have friends over, play triplea (Most of the time it is my only outlet for playing Axis & Allies-  Play by forum using AABattlemap?  ugh, what an ugly program).

Anyway, I’m not trying to argue with you, but a lot of people put down triplea when they hadn’t even played it in a couple years (in which time has gotten a lot better).  Now, you may have played it more recently and don’t like it.  I can respect that.  We can agree to disagree.

I know what you are saying about music and ‘feel’ of playing a WW2 game, and the AI isn’t so good- but the AI isn’t good in ANY strategy game of this scope.  You play Triplea to play online against real people.  I’ve played 3v3 AA50 on there and its a blast.  Want music?  Play your own mp3s.

The old A&A PC game was very basic-  I could never play classic again.  “where are my Destroyers, Artillery?” “Why do my tanks defend on a 2?”  "Battleships are one hit?’

Good online A&A?  Try Triplea

Good point about India… I was just thinking about the Europe game.  Maybe there will be slightly different setups?

Most likely:

Air Bases:
East USA
UK
France (Atlantic side)
Germany (West Germany)
Iceland
Malta
Italy (Rome)
Egypt
South Africa
Norway

Naval Bases:
East USA
UK
Gibraltar
Germany (Baltic)
Italy (Rome)
South Africa
West India
Archangel (Russia)
British Guyana (South America)

Just a guess

As far as bombing Air/Naval Bases… nope.  Haven’t seen it once.  Hell, I haven’t even bombed ICs in AAP40