@SuperbattleshipYamato said in Preparing for Axis game OOB in local tournament - Suggestions Welcome:
@jacobgeo24
Some thoughts:
Remember it’s not just pips (or as I call it, power) but numbers. Only expect a successful battle if you have more pips and at least numerical parity. Or, more precisely: Don’t use 1 strategic bomber to attack 1 destroyer. I learned that the bad way.
Depends my last game was lost because my opponent did just that.
Because the destroyer was blocking his fleet from attacking my fleet so even mutual destruction was beneficial for him. He didnt need to win just draw.
Its not all about a single combat or even win% of a single combat. It is what that single combat represents.
There are 3 possible outcomes in combat.
You win, You lose, You draw.
If losing is a minor thing but winning and drawing are major factors in your plan even 10% odds might be a good move.
Other situation. What if you got a 30% chance of destroying 3 transports that can take 3 islands. And you stand to lose only 12 ipcs ( bomber vs 2dd ). If you win you prevent him from taking 3 islands. If you lose he takes them anyway, if you draw you both lost equal money.
If you dont do anything he also takes those 3 islands.
You might just want to attack chances are not that great but you win a major victory while you lose only minor assets.