Posts made by jeffdestroyer

Italy bombing the the Naval base at Gib. may come into play more often in order to stop the USA from using it.  UK can repair it but its use could be denied to the USA hurting its logistics and attacks.

It is only a surprise one time if the fleet all moved to sz 64 on the same turn that the Naval Base is built.    It could be interesting at the right moment in the right kind of game.  The Germans can not move troops from France to Russia as fast as the US can move thru the canal.

Maybe a a global game in which Japan needs the Hawaiian Islands to win and the Germans can not take Moscow.

I have faked builds on on side of the board and moved to the other in order to throw off Axis builds in other AA games.  Especially when I knew I needed two rounds to be organized.

FMG:  food for thought.  (search engines)

I know that you are working on a set of updated pieces, but I do not see your company show up when I use various search engines on the topic.  Table tactics etc… pop up

ie Axis and Allies pieces
replacement pieces etc…

A lot of people search this topic who do not read AA.org

having 4 or 5 BB’s and 1 inf attack would wear down defenders to nothing a  couple of rounds under revised for very little cost.

They wait a few months after the game is out before they post the rules

It should not only posted on their site for download by the consumer but could also be sent out to those who request a copy similarly to what they did for the tac bombers/battle board……I agree!

If I get a new rulebook after all of this which includes the FAQ and correct setups, then it will be worth it.

I am sure strat. bombing will be different.  (bombing bases in order to stop another allied navy its use might be the more common need.

If the defensive fig. count gets low, it might be advantageous to Strat. bomb. 
Defender may not be able to afford to put up defensive fig.

If you do not have markers from other games, then use IL’s markers and print them on Avery sheets.  I believe the product # is 5408.

@knp7765:

@jeffdestroyer:

I got 40 magnets at Hobbytown for $6.

Are you talking about Hobbytown USA in Wichita, KS?  I get a lot of my model paints there.  I really like this idea.  Plus those little round magnets would still allow the planes to sit flat on the board just on sort of a small pedastal.

Hobbytown is a national chain store.  They have an assortment of small magnets.  I might get a slightly thicker magnet for some of the Tact. bombers that have landing gear

Improved Mech inf. tech in Global

What about mech + tank techs ?

Can one Tact. bomber, Tank and mech combine together for a 4, 3, 2 rolls? or is a separate tank needed.  This is a related topic.

Interesting.  I have been pondering something similar.  I did not think to use cardboard.  Always looking for a good idea.

I thought of using wood with hinges underneath, so I could fold up the table

I am used to the proper military designations, but I often switch back and forth for lesser known designations like AP.

CV,BB,CA etc.  have been used for years on this forum. Most players are avid readers of history and should be familiar with most designations.  If they are not, they will learn after reading the forum.

I remember someone posted the terminology for others years ago.

Avoid Normandy if needed, but not Paris.  Do not want to give the French any options

a S. Africa naval base with TR’s would make new units very mobile around Africa. 
They could strike anywhere up the East Coast of Africa.

It would be difficult to build a factory because UK needs all of its Europe income to defend the homeland on the first round.

I would only consider building a minor in Egypt if the German air force was decimated during its naval attacks on G1 and Sea Lion odds are low.

My concern is having to defend another factory in S. France from the U.S.A.  ie from a Gibraltar attack.

I would prefer a minor factory in Yugo

@calvinhobbesliker:

@Imperious:

Can you please change the italic white font? Its really hard to read. If you can use a Gothic heavy font its easier to read. I say keep the fonts in bold in white. Its hard to use these. Just my 2 cents.

Yeah, when I print it in black and white, I can’t see the setup

I agree with the font change request.  Thanks.  great work

@Flying:

Convince me. I liked Revised. AA50 gave me that little bit of extra dimension that I wanted without going overboard with too many units and rules to follow. Global40 seems almost as if there is too much complications(rules). I don’t particularly love the “if a fighter is matched up with a tank…blah blah blah”. Look I know I can easily learn the rules but every time a new “global” game comes out a little more is added to the game. The last thing I want is for it to turn into one of those Avalon hill games with a paper map and paper counters with tons of charts and sh*t. Those games sucked.

So could someone just give me a summary of the differences between AA50 and G40? Convoy zones etc…
Or should I just say F it and just spend the $120?

I have been trying to write the rule changes from AA50 on a single page for my friends.  I think it can be done.  I am sure someone is working on it.  There are a lot of one line answers to most questions.

You r right.  Need to look closer at the board.  I thought Venez. was pro allies.

I think most US players will pick up a couple of S.A.  nations once war is on, especially if it goes to Rd4