I got it all figured out and they printed it for me. I appreciate all the help and support. I’m very impressed by the members of this forum.

Here is a timeline of events…

Dec. 19th I submit the map to FedEx online. Also make payment.

Dec. 21st I’m notified there was an issue printing my order to please contact the store location. I do so and I’m informed of the copyright issue. I explain that it is not the actual A&A copyrighted game board its custom created etc. etc. FedEx then explains that I need 1 of the 2 and they will print it… the authors permission, or the A&A copyright holder permission, (Wizards of the Coast) I get home and look on the forums and post about my issue.

Dec. 22nd I google a support phone number for Wizards of the Coast, call and explain my issue. I’m sent an e-mail in which I can submit my “question” as they called it.

Shortly after that I send Imperious an e-mail explaining things and request permission. I get a reply in about an hour granting me permission. I forward that e-mail to the store manager at FedEx. He says “it will be ready by noon tomorrow.”

Dec. 23rd around 2pm I pick up the map!

It looks great I’m very pleased.

Should be noted that I also received permission from wizards of the coast around noon on the 23rd. That’s some pretty outstanding customer support in my opinion as I though that was going to take weeks!

Problem solved. Again, thanks to the forums and a special thanks to Imperious.

I’m in a bit of a jam. I submitted this to FedEx and was supposed to pick it up today. Unfortunately when I arrived I was informed that they could not print it due to copy right issues. Anyone else have this problem? Or better yet a solution? I assume all I need is for it not to say Axis & Allies anywhere. I’m on the phone with them now trying to sweet talk and BS them into printing it…I’m not getting anywhere, however.

Private Panic your input is greatly appreciated.

I’m relatively new to A&A but have an incredible interest in everything WWII.

Although I’m still searching for a clear solution. Perhaps I will be more satisfied playing 1940 global?

Thanks, Ill figure something out.

Correct, and correct. No one plays with scrambling fighters in Spring42?

Sorry, I’m sure this has been asked and answered but I haven’t been able to find the answer.

Strategic bombing has basically become non existent in my game with the scrambling fighter rule (which I agree with since its realistic) along with built in AAA multiplied by however attacking bombers… in the factories. IMO it is not cost effective to buy bombers that might not even reach their destination for bombing, or shot down by AAA. Unless I’m just flat out wrong.

Solutions I have come up with but haven’t tried because my opponent and I haven’t had time to play is either make bombers cheaper, and or take away built in AAA and only let purchased AAA units defend.

Suggestions, solutions, any input welcome.

Should be noted we have been playing where any fighter in a territory the bomber(s) fly over can scramble, but only get one attack roll. In which case its a 50/50 the makes it passed that territory

Being the realist I am I realize bomber casualties were high. However, I think they are too costly to simulate the numbers in which they were produced IRL.

Maybe, I’m stupid but need confirmation please.  :?

Hello and welcome to the forums… I hate to say “maybe its you”… but, well “maybe its you”… I say that with all due respect… as someone who did print this very same map, I had no problems and walked away with a very nice map.

My best advice, to rule out some issue on your end, try taking the map file to your local print shop and BEFORE plunking down the money to have it printed, have them pull up the file on THEIR system and show you and/or tell you how it would look coming out on their end.

Maybe your monitor is a tad fuzzy?  Having said all that, like I said earlier… I printed these maps and had great results.

I’ll give it a shot.

Hello all

I’m very interested in getting this map. However, the map is very grainy and hard to read on my computer screen ( all variations ). I’m worried that when I submit this to a printing service, it will return looking the same way. I see pics of the map successfully printed and it looks great. Any tips to ensure I get a quality map?

Thanks