@Krieghund:
In a standard game, it takes 15 VCs to win. Optionally, you may play to 13 or 18 VCs.
Practically the VC system is “worthless” in the standard game. You only have to defend 4 countries not to loose which is North America (EUS, WUS, ECA) & UK for the allies. But with the bonus system the advantage of someone with 14 VC will be so overwhelming that you should better give up. Digging in UK & North America simply does not make sence any more. Nevertheless, this example shows that one should better play to less than 15 VC in “standard” games as there are always some guys who want to play to the bitter end!
