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The French strategic video is up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O448Fszdq5Y

Re: Axis and Allies Classic 10 part series on YouTube

I’ve added another AnA Classic video on my YouTube channel. This one is a detailed look at Russia Restricted and why it’s needed. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTIXI3DgIVg&feature=youtu.be

@gamerman01 same as any other version. If Germany builds a sub in Southern Europe and there is a UK BB and transport there, when it gets to the UK turn - they can leave or stay or anything they want. Just the transport cannot load in that sea zone.

@CaptainNapalm sure! the idea is one I imported from AnA Classic: keep the economy on your side.

I just want to make sure that the allies are pulling more money off the board than the axis from turn to turn. This I did until the last turn. This game(s) with you guys are the first time trying this strat so its not fully mature but things I noticed:

-UK cant be in/supply/influence India, Africa, and Norway area at the same time…its just too much for it to cover. Drop Africa or Norway. Probably Norway.

-UK probably shouldn’t expect to hold India indefinitely. Try giving it up to a competent player in the next game after a few turns of holding the line.

-USA might do better to cap Norway, build an IC (maybe two) and “floating bridge” an army in that direction rather than through Africa and the ME. The ME takes soooooooo long to get to.

The UK strategic video has just posted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYYTcmwCDo&t=163s

I have added another video to my channel on Axis and Allies Classic. This video reviews an alternative allied strategy different from both Don Rae and my own take on how to win as the allies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVyxI0Bjemc

The next video will be an axis rebuttal to this strategy.

@gamerman01 said in TGC (Allies) vs. Kwaspek104 (Axis), 2025 Classic Tournament:

I moved you guys to the tournament section…

THANK YOU!

@CaptainNapalm those were my concept notes. I have other, more specific notes on purchasing and strategy for my next game that I’m just gonna keep for me.

Oh…the biggest take away though was:

Japan can hold its own w/o India or Australia. Holding India itself is not a slam dunk. I feel strongly about that and am happy that (is what I perceive) to be the case.

Japan did a FINE job w/o ever having those two territories.

The Ottoman Empire strategy video is posted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjP_Ls_CwDw

Constructive criticism is always welcome, of course.

@Martin said in 2025 Classic Tournament:

Exciting times! :-) Thank you TGC and gamerman for the organization and for being available for rule questions and disputes! Before getting started - where shall we post new game threads - here, or in “play board games”, or elsewhere?

Let’s get ready to rumble! :-)

I’m posting in “Play Boardgames” unless a moderator moves it somewhere else. @kwaspek here we go!

@Colonel_Sanders

I endorse every word of this assessment. Thanks for writing this. Glad to hear you guys got some cooperative exercise between turns too.

I need to take a break from AnA for two weeks as I’m in a job transition but I’ll be back in the saddle by the end of August. Please keep me in your roladex. Either way, I’ll def PM you guys. I run a YouTube channel on axis and allies focused on classic and strategies for that version.

I hope to add a series of videos regarding anniversary maybe next year and am looking to stack games in the meantime. :) hope to play with you guys again soon!

The Italy and United States video is posted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjOZblbqy1o

The 10th and final video in this series will discuss balance and other topics. It should drop in 2-3 weeks.

Also, if anyone would like to play a game of Classic, OoB Rules, RR, no bid, send me a PM!

@VictoryFirst said in 2025 Classic tournament round 1 Gamerman01 v VictoryFirst (Axis):

@The_Good_Captain Rules question, can transport participate in attacks and be selected as casualties?

Rules Reference: Page 16, far right column under “How they Fight”

Stock game, no bid, optional rules as follows:

Axis and Allies Anniversary Edition

Players must agree on the following options before starting the game:

Which Scenario are we playing?
a) 1941
b) 1942

How many victory cities will we play to?
a) 13 cities
b) 15 cities (default)
c) 18 cities (until someone cries mercy)

Research and Development allowed?
a) Yes
b) No

National Objectives allowed?
a) Yes
b) No

Dardanelles closed to sea movement?*
a) Yes
b) No

Fighter Escorts and Interceptors allowed?*
a) Yes
b) No

*Found in the official corrections/FAQ located here: https://axisallies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/axis-allies-rules-anniversary-corrections-faqs.pdf

@Martin it’s listed as “D-Day 2”. Sending you a DM.

@DizzKneeLand33 its clear to me that we have somehow talked past each other. You take care as well.

@gamerman01

ah, the strafe - now I see where you got it. Understood.

I didn’t know this was your intent and that’s why I asked about the 1%.

@CaptainNapalm @Colonel_Sanders okay got it to work:

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/35904/the-good-captain-axis-vs-captainnapalm-and-colonel_sanders-allies

Russia is up