@Cmdr:
Russia is plenty strong enough to prevent the fall of Moscow.
I disagree.
@Cmdr:
i) Russia cannot beat Germany without America!
So what? Russia does not have to BEAT anything, it only has to survive!
True. So statement should be : Russia won’t survive if left be himself.
@Cmdr:
ii) But won’t Germany get too strong if England falls?
Not really. Just because Germany and Italy have 120 IPC combined and a foot hold on England, Europe and Africa does not mean they will win!
True… but it’s a heck of an edge for it.
@Cmdr:
For one, India is collecting 30 IPC and headed into the Middle East.
Really?? If Calcutta is at 30IPC, then Axis lost the game already. I never let Calcutta earn that much when I play Axis. In any case, stating “With 30IPC…” is a false start, you end up with 30IPC at the end of a win for Allies, or perhaps 1 turn if Japan didn’t attack in first 3 turns.
@Cmdr:
America has a warfleet of surface ships they dont need in the Pacific that will be quickly headed towards the Atlantic
Here again I disagree. Have USA clean Pacific and end up in Atlantic? That will never happen before turn 6-7… which is plenty time for Axis to take over England, have Russia invasion going and strongly hold Gibraltar.
@Cmdr:
to retake Africa and, worst of all, there will only be income for the NO of London for Germany, after the convoys.
So useless to retake Africa. Actually, as Axis player, I would so be pleased to see USA spend time/ressources for Africe. No IC site (but the too far south Africa). I didn’t understand the second part of this statement.
@Cmdr:
Essentials: Germany must reinforce against Russia, or retreat. Germany must defend France or lose it. Germany must defend England, or face liberation by the Americans. Italy must defend Africa. Italy must defend the Middle East.
Of course German must reinforce against Russia… they are the wining objective (once Sea Lion accomplished). I don’t have the same reading as you regarding Europe. If USA as 100% Pac-Strat… where’s the threat against France and London?? Italy will surely easily defend Middle East against Calcutta, no issue there… that and Gibraltar, nothing else to do at this point of the game.
@Cmdr:
So what can we do about it?
Nothing. Up to now I feel Alpha 2 balanced. I don’t say I will surely win against you… but I’m positive that your strat is not a sure win with Allies. Actually, I feel you have less chance to win with a 100% Pac-Strat… and I challenge you! I’m confident I’ll win a majority of games against that strat (like at least 3 out of 5).