???????(Axis) vs. Jen (Allies)- G40- Alpha+2, No Tech, LowLuck

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Alex twnl

Egy

1inf, 1art, 1BB, 1CZ=11/6= 1hit

def 1inf

Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 1

1@2: (2)

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Egy twlo 1inf

NCM- on map

Placement- 1art on NIta, 1DD in z97

Collect- $24

[Cmdr Jennifer]

France moves one infantry to Sudan.

[questioneer]

Since Alpha+3 is coming out- let's play that instead.  Might as well wait and see the changes.  Now that Alpha+3 will be here I have a very deflated interest in playing this Alpha+2 game.  I forfeit this game in favor of wanting to play Alpha +3- so its an easy win for you- though it may not have any meaning being an "old" version now...

[Cmdr Jennifer]

Where is alpha 3 coming, what changes should we expect, when is it expected to be released?  Did they finally fix America?

[questioneer]

Larry's comments - and hints-  on this page made yesterday

link:
http://www.harrisgamedesign.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=4167&start=416

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Nice job Jen, he has read your comments- mentioned it weeks ago and now it seems he has listened with others voicing the same opinion- should be refined now 

[Cmdr Jennifer]

Yes, I think just a few, little tweaks would be plenty.

Take the 10 IPC NO away from America.  Replace it with one in S. Italy (or Sardinia, but Italy makes more sense from a game play perspective) and Gibraltar + Morocco + Algeria for 5 each.  America can EASILY decide to ignore them and lose them, but in doing so, will be weakened against Japan, which I think is needed.

I'd like to see the R&D system just plain scrapped.  The map's too huge.  Otherwise, there needs to be 6 technologies: Long Range, Heavy Bombers, Improved Infantry, Improved Shipyards, Improved Airbases, War Bonds.

LRA: +2 Fighters/Tacticals, +3 Strategics
HBs: +4 Strategics, +1 Tacticals (Strategic Bombing Raids only)
I Inf: MI can blitz as per armor rules, MI cost 3
I Sh: Reduced Fleet Costs, Shipyards increase movement by 2
I Air: Reduced Air Costs (9 Fighter, 10 Tactical, 11 Strategic), Airbases increase movement by 2 (makes islands easier to attack from.)
Bonds: Roll 2 Dice, +2.  Add income. (The map's too huge for 3 IPC to be much use, 7 IPC is more useful.)

Dunno...what do you think will be on the list?  You know we have to play THE DAY it comes out, right?

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GAME STILL ON...WE'LL CONTINUE BECAUSE OF THIS POST...

"Krieghund has reminded me that the "100% Pacific" issue has not been fully resolved yet.  To post Alpha +3 before it is would be a waste of time.  I know good advice when I hear it and you can either thank Krieghund or throw cabbage at him.  I think in the long run you'll do better to thank him. 

More work is still needed and the Alpha +3 is officially postponed till further notice.

Your continued feed back on this matter and other issues is, as always, greatly appreciated.

The problem is that this effort can't go on forever.  A request of those of you who are gracious enough to contribute your ideas and share your game experiences here.  When I tell you that I can't use or don't agree with you on a given proposal or idea... let it go.  Move on.  If I say "No thanks" there's usually a good reason for it.  To keep repeating the same thing(s) only jams up and slows down this effort.  I hope you understand. Thanks

Larry"

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My thoughts and response here:

http://www.harrisgamedesign.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=4167&start=440

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Germany 3

Buy- $51- 1AC, 2DD, 1inf, 1art, 2tnk- no change

NCM - on map

Placement- ships on z112, rest on Ger

Collect -$51

[Cmdr Jennifer]

Russia:

Buy(38)
* 2 Infantry
* 5 Armor
* Save 2

Combat Moves:

None

NCM:

2 MI, 2 Arm to Buryatia
12 Infantry to Belarus
4 Infantry, 3 Armor to N. Ukraine
2 Fighters, Tactical to Belarus
AA Gun to Belarus


Build: Infantry in S. Ukraine
Build: Infantry in Novgorod
Build: 5 Armor in Russia

Collect: 2 + 37 = 39 IPC

[questioneer]

Sounds like Larry really wants to wrap this up.  He stated Alpha+3 WILL be the final draft so...reading his recent posts, it seems like he's already decided how to finish the last touches.  With that, Alpha+3 should be out any day I assume so its best we stop here for now. 

Besides I have a few weekend trips coming up so I'll be taking some time off starting this weekend-  we'll play again for sure- I just don't wanna waste my time when I know Larry's ready to spit out the FINAL Alpha+3 game out.  Finally, we'll be playing with a finished product- only took 2 years-geesh.   Happy 4th!!!

[Cmdr Jennifer]

Hope he releases Alpha 3 on the 4th, would be poetic with how insanely powerful he made America this time out. =p

Anyway, I just recovered a Pacific Pac-Strat when E. USA was taken by the Germans AND got back in time to save Russia still.