Militia

I know this has been discussed before.

Getting ready to test a A0 D1 M1 C2 in the global game. To avoid defensive stalemates I’m going to limit their numbers. Thinking country specific would be the way to go.

First thoughts are:
Germany 6
Russia 12
Japan 6
US 8
China 6
UK 4
UKP 2
Italy 4
ANZAC 2
France 4

They seem kinda low but I’m worried about a huge stack in Western Europe and Moscow. Chinas’ population should dictate more but we don’t want to cork Japan too much. This should benefit both sides. Even if countries go with a max buy they still get punished on the counterattack a little.

Maybe limit the number you can have in any one territory as well?

If you have an opinion I would be happy to hear it.

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sounds good to me amanntai :)

I was trying to reflect their populations somewhat. I ended up giving China 8. Just started my test game a round ago. I think it’s gonna add a little variety without nutting things up too much. :)

I’m on triplea so just using colored neutral infantry and with the UK and its commonwealth a older infantry.
Chinese dude slayed on a 1. The first militia kill! :)

Sounds like a pretty good idea Admiral T. I like the fact they’re limited to the ipc value. Good way to represent the local folks.
I was thinking for the axis they would mostly use their guys to repel western europe invasions. Although a few on the eastern front where they could trade with air against Russia might be good too.
The Russians and Chinese probably use theirs’ sooner. India can throw a couple in early as well. Maybe wait until Moscow is threatened and slam a pile in at the last moment when you’re low on dough.
I thought about having them restricted to their home countries, but I didn’t want to limit them too much. Could represent forced conscription of conquered peoples or weaker minor allies.

Yea Russia may have too many. The thinking was 12 units saves 12 and that would be a extra 4 infantry for Moscow for the decisive battle. I’ll have to play it out and see if it’s too big of a boost.

Thanks for the replies!

It’s the latter. I didn’t word it very well earlier.

After a few playtests we’re liking this:
Germany 6 can’t be bought until Rd 6
Russia 8 can’t be bought until Rd 4
Japan 6
US 8
China 8 ( maybe change to 6 ?)
UK 4
UKP 2   can’t buy until at war with Japan
Italy 4  
ANZAC 2   can’t buy until at war with Japan
French 6

Just to clarify if they get killed off you can buy more up to their maximum.

Seems to be helping China the most. They’re still getting their ass kicked but have a decent stack up north. US is basically self enforced on not buying until at war. Italy is kinda low on dudes to start and they were threatened earlier then Germany historically so they get to build right away too.

England definitely had the Home Guard activated,if not at game start right after. Maybe they should be Rd 2 ? Wasn’t sure about Japan but their kinda like US won’t buy until later. That and if the emperor said fight, you’re gonna fight.

I’ll see what happens on the end game since that’s what they’re kinda for. :)