Posts made by Variable

I got a beat up copy off of Ebay, but most of the counters are unpunched. I was thinking of doing some sort of poster as an A&A tribute in my game room using the map.

Hi all,

First, glad I could help reunite some old forum friends!

Second, IL could you please lock this thread? I got the pieces I needed from Yoper.

Thank you!

Vir-

Could you give us a “shopping list” for I-94? I looked at everything but am lost on what to actually buy.

Thanks.

@Viracocha:

Much obliged Variable. What do you think of the abstract HQ’s?

I like them alot! I’m actually trying to duplicate them myself.

Get those pics for IL so we all have a painting guide to go by.

IL, could you throw in AllWork’s pics as well. A lot of people like the Japanese stuff he just did.

Thanks!

Thanks for the offer. I am really trying to sell mine or trade for the new stuff. However, I may take you up on your offer at some point if I don’t get any takers.

Everything = Awesome.

Basically, a nice background pic that is suitable to type on top of so the document looks presentable. Very similar to the OOB rules books. If you have IL’s Great War rules you know what I’m talking about. I could then use that as the background for the master book so when you print it, it doesn’t look like a 12 year old’s home work assignment, but something everyone will want to keep. You know, professional looking.

I’ll look to see if I have anything with a suitable background. Anyone else have anything I could use?

Yes. Is there a blank page in the manual?

@Brain:

Can’t you just scan the graphics from the original rulebook or are you going to need new graphics.

Not sure how to get just the graphics without the words… I don’t have any graphics editing programs.

If someone wants to make a Word template of the graphics, I can start typing. Like the .doc file of IL’s Great War rules. That would be perfect. We just need something with an A&A or WW2 theme.

@i:

but that makes the game boring but if you drop two you could disable a contry :-(

Dropping two a-bombs on a country to disable it is exactly what happened. That’s pretty realistic if your going to have a-bombs at all. If you don’t like the rule, just use the heavy bomber stuff. That’s probably why it was nurfed in the first place (along with it being a touchy subject of course).

@SgtBlitz:

@Variable:

@Brain:

Heavy Bombers is atomic bomb rule.

While I agree that this was the intent of the rule, the problem with it is there is no limit to the number of HBs that can be built or used in a turn. The other problem of course is they are far too easy to acquire and throw the game off immediately.

Well, if they made a rule where using an atom bomb cost 5 IPCs for each bomber using it, recognizing how rare/damn expensive they were, maybe it wouldn’t be so overpowering.  Or maybe the tech activating player only gets 1-2 atom bombs they can use a turn, (roll one die, 1-3 one bomb, 4-6 two bombs available).  People would most likely use them in SBRs.  Using in combat wouldn’t be that great since they’d only last one round and could only knock off extra infantry.

I have seen quite a few good, realistic house rules in the HR section here that incorporate A-bombs. The best I think is when you drop it, it does X amount of SBR damage and X amount of permanent damage to the TT. This way, you can permanently cripple a “monster” enemy force.

@Brain:

@Variable:

Well, if they’re not making a master book, I will!

Post it here.

Will do! I just finished another project like this. I’m afraid I don’t have any graphics abilities. Maybe IL or Bob can help with that part. But I’d be happy to do the writing.

I think the title covers it. Us house rule / variant guys might appreciate this. I hate posting in the regular forums as it’s unlikely to be seen and potentially irritating to others.

Thanks.

@Imperious:

Just don’t sell them on ebay like the last time :-D

I make these for your personal use, not a business.

…yes and my personal use is starting to make my wife mad. Something about not spending enough time with her… I dunno :| :-D

Hi all,

Looking to unload my light maroon Russians from the A&A:Europe board game. I believe it’s the complete set but for clarity-

25 inf
10 art
12 tnk
10 fgr
3 bmr
1 ac
2 bb
2 dd
3 sub
4 trn

Would love to trade for a fair amount from 1942 or just sell.

PM me if interested.

@Brain:

Heavy Bombers is atomic bomb rule.

While I agree that this was the intent of the rule, the problem with it is there is no limit to the number of HBs that can be built or used in a turn. The other problem of course is they are far too easy to acquire and throw the game off immediately.

Well, if they’re not making a master book, I will!

I’d have to say, my favorite part of the vehicles has be the outlined camo patterns. I can appreciate how difficult that is. Also, the patterns themselves are very tricky. In the past when painting camo, I find it tough to make it look good. Yours are fantastic!

@Raeder:

I can only see one thing that would be an equivalent of the japanese Kamikaze special rule thing. Germans should have Wunderwaffen (Wonderweapons), like V2 for example. Just like the Kamikaze were a last ditch defense, the German V2 belong in that category too. Of course Germany would only be able to launch these on certain areas, just like the japanese, and they should come in limited numbers, just like Kamikaze.

I am actually thinking of using this as a house rule, in case it is not in the game (which I’m sure it’s not).

What would your house rule be? Can you post it in the House Rules section? I’m interested in maybe incorporating your idea.
@The:

I don’t think any of these ideas will be in the game (although I would definitely enjoy having them). But if we’re on the subject, I think that the Atomic Bomb should be a research or something. And not just for the U.S. b/c other countries were doing things with nuclear fission as well (I think). But it should be like a special research (expensive or something) so that usually only the U.S. will be able to afford the endeavor. Thoughts?

Same here. Write up a house rule and post it in the HR section. Let’s talk it out.