I’m still not sure that this aspect of the tech discussion belongs here since it is more about a house rule but I mentioned how we have developed a progressive valued chart for the techs but I didn’t give the limitations of attaining the tech. A tech die is three (3) IPC’s every tern a player wants to roll for a tech. A neutral nation can roll one die only per rounf thatthey are neutral. That is three IPC’s per round. If a tech has a R&D value of 25, it may take a nation at least 5 rounds to develop that tech. That is at least 15 IPC’s in order to develop a tech. A nation that is war may invest in three dice (9IPC’s) per rounf in order to develop three different tech.'s at a time. They can not be applied to a single tech but must be spread over the three techs to be develpoed. It can get expensive but the thought process is this; a country will invest in R&D to develop a specific technology. It will not just through money at a problem and randomly hope to get a good result….governments maybe but not gamers. If and when we play with technology, I prefer this R&D chart. The Anniversary/Global chart and dice costs can definately thow the balance of the game off. Last game I played of global 1940, theAmerican player shelled out alot of IPC’s on tech. It put his production behind and the other allied player had to really hold on for the US to catch up but the US player was able to develop long range heavy bombers and cheaper ships. It was devostating to the the axis player (me) because he then went dark skies on the axis and it became a war of attrition that I could not repulse effectively. I have to take this moment to say I love Narvik. Direct and to the point. Tech is fun sometimes but there is alot to just playing the game.
A&A G42 by the Dicetruction Quartet.
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Holy crap it was cold in there. We’re not far away, Niagara Falls Ontario. This is the first proper winter we’ve had in a while, it’s been nice but I really need a fireplace in my garage.
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We usually game in Plymouth Michigan, Let us know if you ever venture down that way.
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Sounds cool. I’m currently working on a new job that will keep me from having to work 70 hours a week so this might be something to look forward to.
In the meantime:Episode 106
6 rounds into one on one Global 1942 action. Join us for all the stupidity at http://dicetruction.blogspot.ca/
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Episode 107
Round 7 of Global 1942.
Japan is out of marker roundels.
Germany is buying all infantry.
Italy has no units on the board.
Can Japan bail Ray out?
find out here: http://dicetruction.blogspot.ca/
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Episode 108
The Germans can’t get back into Rome! The Japanese hold India! The publisher is lazy as Hell and hasn’t put out an episode in 3 weeks!
Join us for round 8 of Global 1942.
Sorry for the delay, work’s been killing me. Also, I’m pretty lazy. If it’s any consolation to you as punishment for not putting out any episodes, the Universe hasn’t let me play the game either. We’ve got 2 games in thus far in 2014 and this must me rectified.
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Episode 109
Nearing the end Japan unleashes the might of the Imperial Navy
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Entertaining as usual, thanks for the posts
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Any time cyanight, glad you’re listening. and now the finale:
Episode 110
Round 10 Axis & Allies Global 1942. A surrender occurs after an enormous naval battle between Japan and the USA. Check out the blog for the links to the episode.
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Hey guys I posted a poll in the forum to what others think about having a separate section for G42. Please vote and maybe we’ll get one.
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done
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82 for Russia, LOL. BTW, I checked your site and really like your painted figures. I also painted all of our pieces. We included SPA and Anti-tanks with our house rules. HBG has very nice pieces but if your looking for some nice tanks and anit-tanks check out this site. http://www.ghqmodels.com/store/g11.html I will have to get some pics of our pieces for you to see as well. :)
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Aye, I’ve seen that site. Cool stuff there. Feel free to post any pics here or on the modifications thread. Give me the link when you do. I love seeing painted pieces and knowing there are people just as deranged as me about this game. My work is certainly not the best out there but i really enjoy painting and seeing my own improvement as I continue. As always thanks for listening and for giving us feedback. Our next few episodes will be posted in the anniversary section as that’s what we played last. Hoping to get a good long game in for the 9th of May to celebrate the Soviet Union’s crushing of the Fascist pigs in Germany.
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My friends and I are meeting in Michigan Thursday, 17 through Saturday, 19 for Global war 1940. Should be fun :) I will post some links to pics from our game/games if you don’t mind.
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We completed game one with USA losing their capital on round 6. That’s was my fault I was playing Germany and could not resist. Â Anyways Game 2 is more balanced because of tech rules. Germany has Heavy Bombers, UK has Rockets, and USA LRA. Â This game was saved with TripleA and maybe we can finish it someday. Â The orange chips are 5 and black ones are 1 for IC damage. Â Also Green chips on our game are 10’s not 3. 1940 Global is such a long game. Â Â It was a lot of fun. Â Can I link Pictures from Facebook on this site?
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Here are some pics from our game…
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744531982234144&set=oa.303817613101077&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744532112234131&set=oa.303817613101077&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744531958900813&set=oa.303817613101077&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744524355568240&set=oa.303812026434969&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744524682234874&set=oa.303812026434969&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=744526398901369&set=oa.303812026434969&type=1&theater
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bummer, can’t see the pics. it says they’re unavailable.
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Can you see these? These are actually two different games.
This one Shows Japan’s Kamikaze tokens, treasury and 1 tech die.
This is are magnetic economy board.
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Aye, beautiful pieces dude! Very well done. are those decals? I’ve always wanted to try decals, they make the pieces look 10 times better than my hand painted roundels.
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Yes they are decals. (1/144 scale). The part that you can’t see in the pictures is that all the fighters and tactical bombers have magnets drilled into them to make them stick to the carrier. They actually jump off your hand onto the carrier. Â All of our players enjoyed that perk the most. Made it so easier to move the carrier’s with planes on them. I put 2mm x2mm magnets in the fighters and 3mm x 1mm in carriers and tactical bombers. Â Also set the polarity so that only axis planes can land on axis carriers and vice versa, lol.
Here is a pic of my Flying Tiger.
It was not easy finding a good China decal that small. Here is the link of the where I found it.
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=1_20&products_id=127The rest of my decals I got off ebay. Just do a search for decals. Â If you look at the IC’s you will see decals on gold complexes. This indicates a major.
Here is a pic of the damaged Bismarck from failed retreat.
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Nicely done cyanight, nicely done!!
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