Posts made by Faramir

@FranceNeedsMorePower copy. I wouldn’t say 1941 is super well balanced. Same as Anniversary or 1942.

@FranceNeedsMorePower
I think you are confusing 1941 with the 1941 setup for Anniversary.

I am trying to introduce A&A to more people, and thus using 1941, but it needs some modifications. The first moves are so scripted because there are so few pieces to start with, and you can’t buy any more expensive units because of how little money you make. These changes make the setup more interesting and historical, while also keeping it simple to keep this the introductory version of A&A. No modification of game components is required, although owning other A&A games is recommended for more pieces. Feedback is appreciated.

Axis & Allies 1941 Second Edition.pdf

The minor axis units are in the game because someone wanted them represented. Balance is not the reason as if they were German units the number of them could have been adjusted to make it balanced. I think it would have been better if either they were not included, or they were fleshed out more to allow a third player. As is, they complicate the game for no real purpose.

You are crazy. Just invest a little in the German fleet (1-2 destroyers) and buy another transport. An airbase in Norway is a good idea and will cover the fleet.

If I am playing Japan, I am happy if ANZAC is doing anything other than building submarines, transports, and infantry.

@DoManMacgee they are different than the German infantry, but they are not a big enough factor that they should have been included. It complecates the game for no purpose.

They should have not included the minor axis powers as separate. It just complicates things unnecessarily. They don’t really serve a gameplay function.

Updated with a new 1941 setup.

There are also new naval movement and scramble rules.

@CentralCommando
You will be pleased to see there are more units in Africa.

I completely forgot about the Italian unuts in east Africa, that’s why they never moved.

The factory in Korea producing 10 mechs a turn is my preferred strategy with Japan. You think it slowed me down? 2 minor factories in China can only produce 6 units.

Too many house rule sets are just a bunch of additional rules and units on top of the OOB rules. That can spice up a game for people who are tired of the original, but it isn’t the recipe for a good new game. Global is almost too big for a 1 box game. I would prefer a second edition of Anniversary to be the definitive A&A.

A 1941 start. No politics. No national objectives. Remove France. Have Vichy as Italian units. Remove ANZAC. Have all the UK as 1 economy. Have China as a full power. A few map adjustments. Have the starting forces more historically accurate. Have a reason to take tiny islands without national objectives.

The Allied player resigned on US7. How was my play? They had a bid of around 24, which they used on Soviet infantry. G3 and J3, although Japan declared war on the Soviets round 1.

US7.tsvg

Updated with a change to the neutral power rules.

It would be interesting to test out. A set J3 and G3 would make it easier for the allies to make plans.

How reasonable would it be to bid for DOW turns instead of extra units? Like Japan cannot DOW until turn 3 and Germany cannot DOW until turn 2 or 3.

Updated after a play test. Small changes to the setup and rules.

I uploaded the right file this time.

Updated to version 2. Just small changes to the setup and rules.

WWI 1914 is an under-appreciated A&A game that is one of my favorites. These house rules make a much more historical game while keeping it simple. Feedback is welcome.

Axis & Allies WWI 1914 Second Edition.pdf