Bid?

[Kristofer]

Hello!

Just curious to see how you play it. And feel free to tell me what you think a “normal” bid is.

[cystic crypt]

we just submitted a bit of 8 for Axis - 1 inf, 1 art, with 1 ipc for japan.  We’ll see how well that worked out.

[Jennifer]

I’ve only gone as low as 10 IPC for axis.  1 Armor in FIC, 1 Armor in Manchuria.

[Perry]

We always employ split bids - max 50% of bid value in units.

Typical bid is 12-18 ipc, actually. I guess the relatively high bid values come from that we play the Axis in a suboptimal way…  :-(

[frood]

@cystic:

we just submitted a bit of 8 for Axis - 1 inf, 1 art, with 1 ipc for japan.  We’ll see how well that worked out.

Actually it was 2 Inf to Germany (in Ukraine) and 1 IPC for Japan and 1 IPC for Germany. So far it’s worked well - Russia decided to leave Ukr alone and thus Ger starts the game with 6 Ftr instead of 5.

[Jennifer]

Yes, well, I don’t get to comment on my Ally’s strategy until after we crush you. :P

But yea, 10 is a good number.  We went 10 as well, you just won by random number generation.

[frood]

2 Inf plus 2 IPCs = 8 IPCs, no?  :?

[ajgundam5]

It depends who I play

[Guest]

I do consistently well with 7 bid.  I can win more often than not with that bid as the Axis, and less than that I am willing to cremate the Axis playing the Allies.

Bids for our Tournaments here run 5 to 8 IPC on average, with unrestricted bid placement.

[U-505]

I would never give my opponent more than 6 IPC’s as a bid. My bids are exclusively 5 or 6. 2 inf or 1 unit and/or cash to Japan is more than enough to make the game even. Giving a good player more than 6 is asking for trouble.

[ezto]

@Perry:

We always employ split bids - max 50% of bid value in units.

Typical bid is 12-18 ipc, actually. I guess the relatively high bid values come from that we play the Axis in a suboptimal way…  :-(

That is called a FIDA bid. My usual bid is 7, but i can do 3 or 5.

[jsp4563]

I’ve played games with bids as low as 4 and as high as 17.  A bid of 6-9 seems to be average.

[General_D.Fox]

@U-505:

I would never give my opponent more than 6 IPC’s as a bid. My bids are exclusively 5 or 6. 2 inf or 1 unit and/or cash to Japan is more than enough to make the game even. Giving a good player more than 6 is asking for trouble.

How is giving a 6 bid or more asking for trouble?  You’re saying that 7-9 would give the Axis too big of an advantage? How?

[General_D.Fox]

And yet U-505, your current opponent has a 7 bid.  Doesn’t that go against what you were saying? 8-)

[SSG Rock]

My bid is generally 6 - 10.  It depends on my opponent. :wink:

[U-505]

@General_D.Fox:

@U-505:

I would never give my opponent more than 6 IPC’s as a bid. My bids are exclusively 5 or 6. 2 inf or 1 unit and/or cash to Japan is more than enough to make the game even. Giving a good player more than 6 is asking for trouble.

How is giving a 6 bid or more asking for trouble?  You’re saying that 7-9 would give the Axis too big of an advantage? How?

Yes. 7 IPC’s to a good player is asking for trouble. It allows for at least 2 infantry for the Axis and 1 IPC to Japan to give them the flexibility to purchase 2 TP, 1 IC on J1. I won’t allow that. With a 6 bid, either they get the 2 inf OR only 1 ground unit and the money for Japan. Simple as that.

8 IPC’s allows for a TP to be placed immeditely. How could you not see the big advantage of that?

9 or more is Christmas come early for the Axis. 3 inf/ 1 TP, 1 IPC/ 1 inf, 1 arm, 1 IPC/2 art, 1 IPC/1 inf, 1 art, 2 IPC’s/1 arm, 1 art/etc… I’m a kid in a candy store with that kind of bid.

@General_D.Fox:

And yet U-505, your current opponent has a 7 bid. Doesn’t that go against what you were saying? 8-)

My opponent specifically asked for the Axis and 7 IPC’s to try out a new strategy and I was happy to oblige since new strategies typically don’t pan out on the first attempt, I needed some playing time as the Allies, and the game wasn’t rated at DAAK. He’s proven himself as a fine opponent and I doubt I will allow him another 7 bid again.

Tell you what, I’ve got some time before the singles tourney. Give me your median bid ( 8 ) and I won’t even buy a TP. I’ll take 1 inf Lib and 1 arm Kwang.  :-D

[General_D.Fox]

Since you’re so kind to your opponents and don’t want to let them plow through the candy store, how 'bout I just give you a 6  bid as well.  Even in my books, 8 is a little extreme, and I’ve only played a bit.  8 median bid, pfffft, my Canadian snowboot-covered field-goal kicking foot.  8-)

[Jennifer]

I’ll still plow through 8 bid IPC.

It’s a matter of strategy, not units when we’re talking small amounts.

But I’ll never let you get over 10 IPC.

[General_D.Fox]

As much as I sometimes think I need a 10 bid at times, I would never in my right mind ask for one because I know I would never get it…not unless I’m playing against someone really inexperienced.  Besides, a 6-7-8 bid is roughly a good target to shoot for.  I like the 7 bid most.  It gives flexibility in what you can buy and where you can put guys.  Yeah, it could get a little predictable as to where, but not always with the what.

[U-505]

@General_D.Fox:

Since you’re so kind to your opponents and don’t want to let them plow through the candy store, how 'bout I just give you a 6  bid as well.  Even in my books, 8 is a little extreme, and I’ve only played a bit.  8 median bid, pfffft, my Canadian snowboot-covered field-goal kicking foot.  8-)

Fair enough. 1 inf Libya, 1 inf Manchuria.

@Jennifer:

I’ll still plow through 8 bid IPC.

It’s a matter of strategy, not units when we’re talking small amounts.

But I’ll never let you get over 10 IPC.

OK. 1  Japanese TP sz50.

Get the threads started and do up your Russia’s.  [email protected]

I was going to take up jsp’s request for an opponent but now it seems I’m forced to put my money (or my foot) where my mouth is. Have at thee!