Related to the previous question. The FAQ for Europe 1st edition (not in the global section of the FAQ) says that London cannot scramble since it’s not an island. I am assuming that 2nd ed. rules supersedes this and London can indeed scramble?
Thanks.
Labor day would be perfect…three day weekend. Ha, I’ll even bring a mini keg, just drink the whole time and make huge infantry stacks in my capital 8-)
Yep, it took me awhile to figure out that you post here
@infinite:
Greatness…take the rest of the week off!
BTW, I think you’re in the Austin area, would love to play a global game sometime, me and my son +1
Infinite Jester, just curious if you are the same person who sent me a message on FB back on July 3rd.
Greatness…take the rest of the week off!
BTW, I think you’re in the Austin area, would love to play a global game sometime, me and my son +1
Austin, TX…40 europe, pacific, global
And my son is +1
Here are some things we like to do:
1. Game starts in Spring '42, Germany didn’t have Panthers on frontlines until '43. So all German panzer units at setup are assumed to be Mark III’s and IV’s with attack/defend of 2/2, to represent the T-34’s superiority. These panzers cost 6 IPC. Panthers not available until Turn 2-4 and cost bumped up to 8 or 9 IPC. We use Mark III panzer miniatures from HBG, but probably not necessary if you track the units.
2. We use self-propelled anti tank units. These are cheaper than tank units (5 IPC), but with attack/defend of 2/3. It’s the cheapest next alternative for defensive units besides infantry and artillery, and gains a 3 versus 2 defense. These help Russia in particular…Brits Indian factory can send these to Caucasus. We use SPAT miniatures from HBG.
3. Japanese Type 95 light tanks are attack/defend of 2/2, since every other countries’ medium tanks are 3/3 (with exception of German Mark III/IV if you use idea #1 above).
4. Damaged battleships must repair at naval bases. This will help reduce the Japanese’s navy’s effectiveness.
Am I the only one that thinks you shouldn’t be able to reinforce on the same turn as you repair the IC? Seems like a “double move” from a sequencing standpoint…like moving land units then letting them load on transport -or- fighters in combat landing in newly captured territories.
We always play house rule that you have to reinforce the next turn, but also adopt SB interceptor rules, so you can dissuade SB runs. It also curbs just packing in all your units into VC’s with mindless stacks.
Hi. Do you have a regular group you play with? I’m still pretty new to Austin and it’s been a while since I played. I have experience with the classic axis and allies.
Nope, its just me and my 16 y.o. son. We play '42 2nd ed. and Guadalcanal, but will be trying out '40 Europe soon.
I’m in central Austin, would be interested in a group, thanks.
I will bring beer
Looking for a copy of A&A Guadalcanal…new or used as long as it’s complete.
Thanks!