Yes, you can. If neither the transport nor the units have moved previously, the can be loaded, transported and unloaded on non combat. However, they cannot move through a canal that you did not control prior to combat.
Posts made by BlueIguana
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RE: Irma hurricane game transport rule question!
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RE: G40 order of play change
We played Global 40 today (6 player game) with the following turn order.
Russia non com far east forces
All Axis go except Italy)
All allies go except France
All Axis go
All Allies go
Then switch off from then on.
All the normal rules applies as to who can can-opener for whom and order of non com etc.On the plus side, we found that it did not change the game play or balance which we wanted to avoid. It was also fun from the standpoint of the whole team being “on” together and “off” together.
On the down side, however, it also did not speed up play much. Of course, we had a couple of new players, and I think it would might have saved significant time with more experienced player. So, it is something we might do again, but not because it saved all that much time. -
RE: House Rules looking for feedback
Thanks, that was what I was afraid of. Will stick with just changing the turn sequence for now.
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House Rules looking for feedback
I am considering trying a Global 40 2nd Edition face to face game with these rules to speed up play and add a touch more historicity. I am interested in feedback primarily on
1. How you feel this would impact balance between the two sides and
2. How it would impact the game experience. For example, it would eliminate can-opener tactics. Would that bog the game down in too much stalemate?Set Up:
The Russian far east forces will start the game moved one territory west if Russia chooses.Turn Sequence:
All Axis go (Italy, Germany, Japan) (Italy is skipped round 1)
All Allies go (France, Russia, US, UK/India, Anzac, China). (France is skipped round 1)
All purchases, combat moves and non combat moves for either side are made simultaneously.Other Rules:
Axis: German and Italian units can attack, defend and move together. However, under no circumstances can land, sea or air units from the European Axis mix with Japanese forces or visa versa, nor can they attack the same territory on the same turn.Allies: US, UK (either board) French and Anzac units can attack, defend and move together. Allied units can share territories with Chinese troops, but cannot attack together. Otherwise, Russian units cannot enter non Russian land territories controlled by the other allies and cannot participate in joint attacks.
Allied land and air units that end movement in original Russian territories that contain Russian units become Russian. If you send it to Russia, it is a gift, just like “lend/lease” was not really a loan. If you liberate a Russian territory, you are fine, but you will need to move out before Russians move in, or convert to Russian.All other Global 2nd Edition rules remain in play as written.
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RE: G40 order of play change
That sounds great to me, if Barney is willing. I will keep trying to figure it out in the meantime. Thank you.
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RE: G40 order of play change
Hmm… getting an error
“Exception while parsing_Global_40HouseRules_Turn_Order (2).7z not in GZIP format”
What do I do to get around that?
Thanks
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RE: G40 order of play change
Thank you!! Will see if I can get it to work. Can’t wait to play around with this.
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RE: G40 order of play change
Thank you Barney. However, I am afraid that I have no idea what to do even with your description. Not sure what specific file need to be compared to what, for example. I am afraid that I am not very tech savvy… :? :wink:
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RE: G40 order of play change
Black Elk, Yes, if you could just create an option for 2nd Edition 40 with the altered turn order, that would be sufficient for my purposes and would be very much appreciated.
I do understand that falls short of what IL is talking about. However, it would allow some experimentation around this idea. I think if you simply skip Italy on the first turn, and let the Japanese player non-com East Asia units prior to start it changes very little on the starting set up and 1st turn outcomes.
However, it may have a significant impact on balance in at least one respect. Italy could no longer can opener for Germany. It would have to be the other way around. That could definitely make it much easier for the Russians to slow the onslaught a bit. -
RE: G40 order of play change
Not sure who to direct this to…
Is there any way to change the order of the countries on triple A so as to have Germany, Japan and Italy turns come first and then the allies in sequence? I would like to experiment with something like what IL is talking about. Thanks.
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RE: 1942.2 New NAP, Soviet Japanese Non Aggression Pact
I don’t think conquering China first is much of a hindrance for Japan under the OOB rules. They simply mop them up on the way to the Russian border. That is why I am proposing beefing up China to make it much more of a headache.
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RE: 1942.2 New NAP, Soviet Japanese Non Aggression Pact
Great thread. I have been doing some brain storming in this area as well. How to keep Japan off Russia’s back and encourage more action in the Pacific? There are two proposals I am toying with either alone or together.
1) Turn order. USA goes First. However, I am thinking of maybe just a production and placement round only. No movement. Beefs USA up to make a difference earlier w/out changing opening battles (except SZ 11). Might also add China to this… not sure.
2) China production rules. At the end of China’s turn, China spams 1 infantry in each Chinese Territory (including the ones that start “occupied” (Manchuria, Kiangsu, Kwantung) as follows: If there are no Japanese units, automatic. If there are any Japanese units, roll one die. If the result is higher that the number of Japanese units, place one Chinese Infantry.
If in an occupied space, on Japan’s turn, they must attack or retreat. Finally, US can always rebuild the flying Tigers for 10 IPC’s if there is any Chinese controlled territory at the end of the US/China turn.Historically, there were a million or more Japanese troops tied down in China during the war. With this rule, the China front never quite goes away unless Japan wants to keep 42 units there, they will have to keep dealing with China.
I think this would make attacking Russia, much less tenable without any iron prohibition. Thoughts?
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RE: Rules Clarification
Thanks Capt.
Is the US allowed to do this as well,or only UK and Anzac?
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Rules Clarification
Can the allies build an air or naval base on Dutch or French territories that have never been occupied by the axis? The rules appear to imply that the answer is no, but I want to make sure.
Thanks
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What am I missing….
Hi folks,
I have been away from global for a while. In spite of Alpha 3.whatever, from what I have been reading, it sounds as if the Allies still don’t really have much of a chance if Germany and Japan are played well. (Russia is dead before the US can generally make any difference) Is that what is emerging, or is it too soon to tell?
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RE: How is the balance with the new Alpha 2 changes? Please give your view.
Interesting idea…
How about if the home guard only appear on the turn that London is invaded?
In other words, UK gets 3-5 home guard troops (regular infantry) to place immediately prior to combat on the first turn London is attacked. That would help balance the Sea Lion issue while still allowing UK to do something on the first couple of turns in Africa. -
Turn Sequence
Questions for IL or anyone else playing with an All Axis, All Allied turn sequence.
1. How has that worked out with this version so far?
2. In the regular turn sequence UK goes before Italy. In the modified sequence Italy plays first at the same time as Germany and Japan. How does that affect the Med balance. Do you place any restrictions on what Italy can do round 1?
3. I am assuming there are no joint attacks allowed. However, do you allow a team mate non com into territories that another power has just conquered? Why or why not.
Thanks.
PS: I know this will end up in the house rules grave yard. I just wanted to try to get an answer before it does.
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RE: Larry's alpha plus setup
I’m finding heavy Jap spending on navy from turn 1 onwards is doing a great job of forcing the US to spend most if not all of its points in the Pacific in order to maintain naval parity. This puts the US in a dicey situation as if it tries to put anything significant into the Atlantic the Jap navy gets the upper hand in the Pacific and proceeds to go about laying waste to the US economy. A newly strengthened Germany makes great use of this stalling tactic by going ahead and wiping the floor with Russia while Italy takes and holds Cairo. Tough game for the Allies to win IMHO, but man it’s a heck of a lot more fun to play than OOB or original Alpha.
Chompers,
What type of naval builds are you using? Please describe.
Are you still buying transports too, or strictly warships. How are you managing to take the money islands and keep UK Pacific from growing while engaged in the stand off with the U.S?Thanks.
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RE: Larrymarx and allweneedislove's Global balance solution
MaherC,
Thanks. Yes, I wasn’t thinking it through. (and thanks for not adding… “duh!”).
How about question 1. I am assuming the victory condition change is on top of the alpha set up change. Is that correct?