Posts made by zooooma

@variance:

$26

To which side?

1st edition had an optional rule that German subs take 3 IPCs in a convoy raid instead of 2.

With the 2nd edition system, each die averages 1 IPC loss.  So mostly everything is the same but with added variance.  Otherwise the only differences are:

• No optional rule for U-Boats

• Fully loaded CVs inflict extra losses while unloaded CVs inflict no losses

This is actually pretty good, but I lament the loss of the U-Boat option.

@P@nther:

How that? It is about subs, and the 2nd ed. rules increase the possible IPC loss…

How can a sub disrupt more than 2 IPCs of damage in 2nd edition?

In 1st edition, subs cause the loss of 2 IPCs (optionally 3 for German subs).

In 2nd edition, subs only cause a 2 IPC loss if they roll well.  They average a 1 IPC loss.

Carriers now do no damage unless loaded with 2 planes (in which case they average 1 IPC in disruption)
Other boats also went from disrupting 1 IPC to a 50/50 chance of disrupting 1 IPC.

Edit:
I see now.  The actual results are totaled - not the number of successes…

Right.

I didn’t mean the “on station” rules (my mistake).

I was referring to the exception to the “doesn’t block enemy movement” rules.

As for the On Station rules, looks like they got a nerf (and the U-Boat option also removed).  :(

I appreciate that.

I’d read the doc, but must have missed that in the errata.   :-D

@P@nther:

Yes indeed, I have been referring to 2nd edition rules.

Yes, it was a 2nd edition question.  I haven’t played 2nd yet, and hadn’t noticed the rules change.

I though the “On Station” rule was cool, too bad they axed it.

Okay.

In 1st edition subs could ambush lone transports.  Looks like they did away with that rule.

In an amphibious assault, I am allowed to move units into the sz with the transports if scrambling is a defensive option.

But I can’t find a rule that lets me escort the transports if they intend to pass through enemy subs - I would have to actually attack the subs in order to legally move there and protect the transports.

Am I missing something in the rules?

@Bob77:

Unfortunately, no. If rus is not at war with ger or italy, rus can not have any land or air units in another players territory on euro map. Rus ships (including planes on aircraft carrier)  may share seazone with with anyplayer while neutral.

That’s true in 2nd edition, this thread is about 1st edition rules.

Russia could also move planes into England, forcing Germany to declare war if they go Sea Lion.

Canada as a separate nation (or economy) would make it easier for the Allies to play through Sea Lion.

@calvinhobbesliker:

Did Spring 1942 introduce defenseless transports?

AA50

Spring 1942 was basically A&A Revised played with AA50 rules.  1 or 2 Battleships and/or Destroyers were changed to the new Cruiser piece, but otherwise the set up was identical.

@LincolnsTopHat:

Any reason you can’t just insert the updated AAA rules? With cost adjustments I’m pretty sure there’s no real balancing issue.

Replacing all AAs with AAAs in the set up would likely affect the opening strategies.  I figure if AH/LH had made this update the initial unit placement would be modified.

The people I play with prefer to play with official version of the rules and tend to shy away from house rules anyway.

@Bob77:

Ive never played 1st ed. I dont see why rus couldnt enter uk pac territories if rus dow ���.no im going to look for that faq

I’d appreciate that.

I can’t seem to find it on Google, BGG, or WotC’s page.

@taamvan:

Probably worth pointing out that 1ed rules may contain other language that does support the “loopholes” you mentioned, these may have been tweaked during 2nd ed to correspond to the interpretation I laid out.

According to the 1st edition rules, the only condition for entering friendly neutrals is being at war.  Likewise, the Archangel NO does not specify which nations Russia needs to be at war with.

Maybe they changed this for 2nd edition, but right now I am interested in 1st edition because that’s what we are playing.  I’m trying to track down a 1st edition FAQ to clear everything up.

Bummer.  I wanted a 2nd edition AA50 with updated anti-aircraft rules ala 1940 & 1942 2nd editions.  :(

@Baron:

It seems this optional rule is not part of the new rulebook.
Also, it seems that Subs cannot block unescorted TPs doing an amphibious assault.

Any other changes between the 2017 release and the original?

Edit:
I don’t think submarines ever could attack unescorted transports on the opponents turn.  I’m pretty sure the “on station” rule was introduced in Pacific 1940.
As for the escorts, that originally appeared in the FAQ.  If WotC bothers to repost that document the optional rules will no doubt be included too.

2nd Edit:
Apparently the new rules include the FAQ and errata.  So maybe the escorts are being left out on purpose?

https://www.axisandallies.org/p/return-axis-allies-anniversary-edition/

Rules now include errata and FAQ (Avalon Hill/Wizards worked closely with Larry Harris on this)

Hi all.

I’ve been playing a bit of 1st edition, and I’m wondering if it is still possible to find a FAQ.  I don’t seem to have my print out any more.  :-(

Been playing a bit by the OOB rules lately (1st edition)…

Russia has been declaring war vs Japan on turn-1.  Not even to attack, but more as a loop-hole to allow them to non-combat into the pro-alliy neutrals and to collect their NO for Archangel.

I don’t have an issue with this, but I can’t help but wonder if we are missing some drawback or restriction.