Guadalcanal first impressions

Ok thats what I was starting to think.  Thanks.

@Imperious: frimmel: your the greatest! Thanks.  :lol: Although I made an error in my round 1 reinforcement recommendations well in what I do. I had the chance to play today and AC’s cost 7. My Typical US is usually: AC, 4 supplies, 2 TRN, 1 INF; use 2 supplies to deploy AC with 2 FTR (already at base) and TRN with INF to board. Sometimes only 1 TRN as I’ve brought one back from board on turn 1. Then AC, 4 supplies, 1 TRN 1 INF, 1 RTL (if my costs are correct.) AC is 9 right? should be adjusted. Either 2 more INF or an additional supply. I’ve found it a good idea to “bank” my reinforcement points with supplies. If I’m not going to get the land units off the island or just not sure what to do a supply is the most versatile purchase for later. Now this is my preference and I don’t have enough experience yet to say that is what you ‘have’ to do to win but the AC with fast deploy has been keeping me up a tempo (in the Chess sense.) And that rhythmn or ‘feel’ for what is going on seems terribly important in this game. What is the term in Go? Sente, I think? 22 Points– assumes turn 1 the US landed and captured Malaitia, Santa Isabel and retained Guadalcanal. I’m also really sure I haven’t the foggiest idea where to start with a strategy guide. Past what the US in my opinion HAS to do on turn 1 this game’s as ‘free form’ as A&A gets.

I’d be happy to assist in the creation of a module for this game.  In particular, if someone creates the images I could easily and quickly combine them into a module for any of these kinds of games.  (Plus, that way they look just how you all want them to)!  If there is interest, just PM me. Mot

@Shakespeare: What is the most misunderstood rule or common mistake that new players make in their 1st game??    :? Was answered with this: @Krieghund: That’s easy - trying to apply rules from other A&A games to this one.  This game is completely different from every other A&A game.  You need to try not to read in rules from other games that aren’t in this one.  Just try to pretend that this game doesn’t say “Axis & Allies” on it when you read them. And that is exactly correct (emphasis added.) Same goes for Battle of the Bulge. The biggest specific source of confusion though is the combat system mostly from thinking that it works like other A&A games instead of being divided into phases with random casulaties. Second would be submarines mostly from trying to apply sub rules/abilities and destroyer rules/abilities from other games. Also though because subs choose a target to attack while other casualties are random. But just take the rulebook as having nothing in common with any other game and confusion and mistakes will be kept to a minimum.

Yes, I didn’t post about that part. I had that infantry and artillery move in the same turn, then Armor. But your way works as well. It does cut a step out.

Cool, thanks for the link. Here is a FAQ I have. What do we have to do to get the replacement Cruisers? I can’t wait to Guadalcanal tomorrow!!! Too bad I have to work and won’t be able to try it until Saturday. :x