is there a consensus about a bid?

[Black Bishop]

 I haven't played much, but I'm sure you guys did already.

So, simple question:
is there a consensus about the need for a bid to balance the game (I guess for the Allies)? in AA50 1941, in AA50 1942?
or is it a consensus about that the game is balanced? (I guess not)

thanks for your answers

[Subotai]

There are 4 different optional rules, and except for tech, these rules will influence the game balance, although I'm not 100% sure if SBR interceptors will influence balance, but the Dardanelles closing and NOs will influence the game balance.
For the different settings that will influence balance most, I think most players either play with NOs, or w/o NOs.

Imo, there is consensus that w/o any optional rules, allies are favored in both 41 and 42.
If using NOs, there is no consensus yet, except if using LL, axis are favored in 41.