Posts made by Witt

I put other, because I thought it was balanced.

They can still load.

Thank you for helping the other side! We shoot traitors in Italy you know? My allied opponents are up to the task of defeating me. We play for fun and there is lots to be had even in defeat. I do hate hearing people say the Axis always win, so well done for putting this up.

No. Can only enter to attack the Japanese.

Apart from possibly building a Destroyer to protect their Cruiser, I do not know why Russia would not spend all their money on Infantry. I hate Russia for the endless number of Infantry I have to  smash up to get anywhere. It is almost depressing! No one unhappy or irked by US massive peacetime economy?

I am happy with the set up, but would reduce US starting income by 10. (could be Central US’s 12.) When at war they get it back. Instead of the 20, they get 30 plus Phillipines and France 5&5. Not collecting Central’s 12 would make for a better Europe only too, in my opinion.

I really do not think Russia needs any more help. Do you not think starting income of37 and a probable 5 NO(12 or 13inf) is enough to keep Germany out? I think Russia is just right as it is.

I place them and they move after Italy. Is a bit daft I know, as they were under UK command in the war. Should attack and move with UK and be allowed on their transports too. Do people even place them? Makes Italy’s task harder . Impossible actually. I cannot defeat the Allies, as Italy never gets above 26IPCs in my games.

Subs can only enter the Med via Gib, not Suez.

Blame the booze. Of course a Sub does not count.

Transports are the only ship that do not stop  the NO. Even a Sub and an empty Carrier do.

Transports are not part of the group called warships. Sorry! So do not stop  italy’s NO.

No. Surely rules say ships have to have an attack value.

All 3, with Alex and Libya, give Italy a NO, but I can never keep them long enough. I have not seen a US player not land in NAfrica in T4. Used to attack Algeria on I1, but with Alpha 3.9 makes Egypt impossible to take if Italy divides its forces. Know what you mean about a rich enough US though. I am one of the few ( I believe) who thinks US peacetime economy is too high and that they begin with too many units.

if you mean SZ112, then yes. Beware of the Italian bomber as it could  reach  your naval buy and sink it and clear Germany’s path.

Nice idea. I like complicating things if it makes for historical accuracy. Those  French units are annoying  and I see it as my national heritage to remove them. ( I am English.)However,  never considered not attacking them as Axis. Will try next time and deny US the income later on. Thanks.

Alpha 3.9 is the answer to everyone’s complaints that Sealion was too easy and made Allied victory impossible, so play them and do not bid. If you get axis feign a Sealion, so England wastes money on UK defence, then hit Russia instead. Do not wait until G4, as Russian victory almost unattainable. Help Italy in the Med, as soon as they are on the defensive game is over. You will have problems agreeing to US wartime economy though. There is no ruling. Players either give 15 or 20 bonus. 30 is far too much. Good luck!

I think they have probably got Italian fleet right, but it most games the  better part is lost before it can be used. Most German players buy fleet on G1 and are able to neutralise England for a while. The US player then either chooses to help England or finish off Italy. It is not usual for Germany  to rebuild their fleet as all their efforts are on the subjugation of Russia. Replacing lost sub in convoy box 125 is a must though. Since Alpha 3.9 I have been unable to recreate earlier Italian conquests of Africa, sadly!

Sorry cow, just reaAnjou can park on Pearl. You count as Kcdzim said.

Is that what everyone thinks? What bothers me more is that US can wait by Aus before a DOW and therefore safeguard that VP city and threaten Japanese expansion. Japan cannot be everywhere! Hope to play again soon, but my friend will only do so if we place
the 18 Russian units from Global on the map. I will never win with alpha 3.9! But I am not whingeing.