The Russian fighter attacks at a three and is only going to be used in land battles like a tank, so no huge advantage to me. British and American fighters end up defending Russian territories in the majority of games I’ve played, so again no huge advantage. That British bomber has options, however. SBRs and Med/Baltic Fleet attacks or finishing off Africa. Keeping Germany off balance early helps the allies and a fighter could never have the impact a bomber can.
My 2 pennies…
The industrial complex is the most important piece. You can’t build diddly squat without owning one.
I voted for the British Bomber for this poll. Gotta wipe out the med fleet early and it helps a whole bunch.
So, are you all saying that you are master baitors? Sorry, that pun has been hanging out there too long, someone had to do it.
I feel that as the axis, you should be in attack mode with both countries. At all times if possible. Once you take a defensive posture, you are doomed. You may have individual territories you strategically or tactically need to own (Capital, ICs, Canal Crossings, etc.) but other than that, its balls out fighting. I would much rather lose in a blaze of glory than be whittled away at for 6 rounds sitting on a stack of chips 2 inches high. Even as the allies I try to attack more than defend. I like to force the action when possible. I admit with Russia you do have to play give and take, but even then I try to steer axis forces into attacks by my teammates. I play defense by trying to out attack the enemy and hope they blunder with purchases and unit placements/movements. It doesn’t always work, but you’d be surprised how hard it is to play/win when you are reactive and not proactive.
In conclusion defense is an important, but sometimes boring dynamic of the game.
Try throwing some limited resources towards an island hopping campaign in the pacific.
If you can start nibbling away at Japan’s IPCs, they will eventually have to address it.
When they do, it will take them off the task at hand (Asia) and should give Russia some breathing room.
a couple of questions:
1. usa takes over japan and eliminates all their men. german slowly comes back and claimes japan land and eventually gets tokyo back (by a battle usa vs germany). What happens now? does this land go back to japan even though they have no men left? I was under the impression whoever wins the battle claims the land and it doesn’t matter who the original owner is. If this is true then once your country’s men are completely eliminated is it far to say they are out for the rest of the game?
2. once germany hits 63 IPCs do they still collect IPC when they claim more land? or is the max 63 IPCs no matter what?i look forward to your response.
WOW. Where to start…
Question 1. If you lose your capital (Japan in this case) you collect no income but you can move any existing pieces you have. You can do combat and/or move units including AA guns and ships in your non-combat phase. Once all your pieces are gone, you sit and wait basically. Now, if your partner liberates your capital, (Take it back, as you described above) it brings you (Japan) back into the game. On your next turn, if it is still owned by you, you collect income for whatever land you own. Then you return to normal game play as long as you own it.
Question 2. There is no limit for IPCs for any country. The more land you own the more you make. You will need to use an extra marker so that the total of the 2 markers equals you currently IPC income. (Easiest way to do it)
Hope that helps…
Please read and understand the manual, as I think you may have more issues than these.
JAP RD1: 3 trans, 2 inf
RD2: All Ground Troops
RD3: IC Manchuria, Trans, as many tanks as possible 2 or 3 if things are going good)
I usually put an IC on Manchuria on RD3.
I make major push north with recently landed troops then new factory output.
Next goal is IC in India (by RD:5), so I start shuttling troops from the homeland, south.
BTW-Make sure you only buy ships when the fleet is going to be there to protect them!
(I have made the mistake, usually prompted by a few brew-ski’s)
The reason I like this method is that having the Northern IC frees my fleet to stay south if needed to capture TJ,Persia,Africa etc. I still get troops pushing their way to Moscow, while I attack the soft underbelly of Asia!
MY 2Cents
What about a BB in the Baltic? Has anyone ever tried it? (I haven’t)
Takes to hits to kill, plus the offense fire power to attack in concert with
some planes means you might be able to move the fleet around a bit.
On the down side, 24 beans gone leaves a G1 purchase with 4 inf and a art.
That may be too little against Russia.
If anyone has tried this, please share your results.
Did someone say breasts? :-D
Errors are part of the game, whether they are strategic or mathematical. And if you
don’t watch what your doing (maybe one beer too many) you could make a blunder.
IMHO-Axis and Allies, like sex, is best enjoyed when not using a computer….
What if US builds the IC in Norway, UK lands as many troops as possible to protect it, and US starts building ships in the Baltic? (Like a BB and 2 subs). Germany would have to fight them or move, right into range of the Atlantic Fleet, which if built right, could destroy them. A quick way to expose more German shoreline to protect.
Interesting, but would need thought out in detail to work.
/Yes, I use to many apostrophes.