@chris-laf Why not switch sides and alternate, this alone could improve your gameplay. As Witt mentioned, you’re taking the worst of it always playing the Allies.
All games played on the form are open to view. You can analyze the top players and implement their strategies.
Looking for a game. Haven`t played in a while, so it might be slow going to start with.
Any takers?
@superbattleshipyamato Thanks for the game.
Biggest mistake was R1. Other than that, I don’t think you played that bad.
I also play this with my gaming group. I agree with squire - Allies have the advantage.
Japan can grab Indian rnd 3 (naval base in French Indo rnd 2) and if you’re playing to win, that’s the way I would go.
If you want to create more play in Africa/Med you can try a German airbase in Greece rnd 1. Britain can attack with fig, tac, bmr, cruiser for an even fight with the destroyer and 3 figs.
If you want to try something a little crazy with Japan, have a look at the following;
1 bomber, 1 fighter and 1 tactical_bomber moved from Japan to 26 Sea Zone
1 fighter moved from 6 Sea Zone to 26 Sea Zone
1 tactical_bomber moved from 6 Sea Zone to 26 Sea Zone
1 battleship moved from 6 Sea Zone to 26 Sea Zone
1 destroyer moved from 6 Sea Zone to 26 Sea Zone
1 submarine moved from 49 Sea Zone to 62 Sea Zone
1 fighter moved from 42 Sea Zone to 62 Sea Zone
1 fighter moved from 42 Sea Zone to 49 Sea Zone
1 cruiser, 1 destroyer and 1 submarine moved from 47 Sea Zone to 49 Sea Zone
1 fighter moved from 33 Sea Zone to 49 Sea Zone
1 cruiser moved from 33 Sea Zone to 49 Sea Zone
If all goes right you won’t be in bad shape. However, there is a massive whole in this opening that can be exploited by US/Anzac. If they choose not to scramble in Pearl Harbor they can attack the BB and loaded Carrier in sz 54 with 3 fig, tac and bmr then have Anzac clean up, if anything is left. You can prevent this by bringing in an extra carrier and landing the 2nd fig from the attack on sz 49. BUT, you can only do this if you’re not forced to provide landing for the surviving fighters in Pearl. All in all pretty messy and not a very good opening. Let me know if you take the plunge and how it works out.
Best move for Britain IMHO is an airbase in Gibraltar. I don’t use the US fig to attack the 2 German des, just 2bmr and a des, this gives you an extra fig in Gibraltar. The idea is to park your cruiser in sz 92 to prevent Italy from getting thier NO. They can attack, but have to cover the scramble and will have their fleet wide open for a counter attack.
@soulblighter @Pejon_88 All good, have an offer now for a game.
@klykke89 Our group plays global 42. On average the game does not last as long as the 40 setup. Total pieces for the initial setup is 516 for 40 and 427 for 42.
We do 2 sessions, 4 rounds each. At the end of 8 rounds we may elect to use the tournament rule of ipc victory - Axis need 125 in territory value at the end of the round.
@wizmark Will post tonight after work, or today if work is slow ;)
@Avner Have 2 games on the go. Maybe another time.
@Avner I just remembered, I forgot to mention I assumed no scramble in sz 35 when attacking the fleet.
@surfer said in L24 BM4 Surfer(X) v BombsAway(L+17):
@BombsAway Japan goes toe-to-toe with the US and wins. My first round of combat was ridiculous.
Looking pretty grim.
@Avner I have an issue with my eye, that is causing some vision issues. On the mend now and will be good to go today or tomorrow.
@Avner Back from a hiatus. Hope you don’t mind jumping back in.
@Avner Appreciate you letting me continue. I’ll be sure to avoid any further delays.
@Avner Assumed no scramble in sz 112.
@Avner Sometimes 1 mistake is all it takes. Thank you for the game and allowing me to continue after the long delay.
'Best