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Description:
G40 Alt-Universe is for those who love Axis and Allies, but are looking for a new strategic experience. The war is the same, but occurs in an alternate universe where the Earth’s land formation happened differently. It’s a return to the early days of pouring over the map and developing strategies in an unfamiliar setting.

YouTube Video Introduction:
https://youtu.be/deLJfHznEms

TripleA Game File Link:
https://triplea-game.org/map/g40-alt-universe/

Most Recent TripleA Game File Version: 2.0.8

Rules File:
G40 Alt Universe Rules.pdf

National Objectives Card Deck:
G40 Alt Universe National Objective Card Deck.pdf

Rule Difference Summary Card Deck:
G40 Alt Universe Rule Differences Card Deck.pdf
Special thanks to @CorporalClegg for designing both decks.

Summary (National Objectives) File:
G40 Alt Universe Summary.pdf

Unit Placement File:
G40 Alt Universe Unit Setup.pdf

Map File:
Contact @Contango about getting the map file as it’s too large to host on the forum.

General:
G40 Alt-Universe is designed to be played with the components and basic ruleset of Axis and Allies Europe 1940 Second Edition and Axis and Allies Pacific 1940 Second Edition.

For in-person play, if you already own Europe and Pacific 1940, all you need is a printed map file. If you’re interested in getting the map file, please private-message me or use the email mentioned in the YouTube video.

If you want to try the game electronically, I’ve also created a TripleA game file, available at the link mentioned above.

Note that the game is in a beta phase and might still be subject to minor changes, however, no map changes are anticipated and would be done only as a last resort in order to fix an exploit.

Strategy Videos:
Germany - https://youtu.be/rYkSKqlctZM
Russia
Japan - https://youtu.be/x0UYA5if1KI
US
China
UK
Italy
ANZAC
France

Game Play Videos:
Contango vs Corporal Clegg & Piloto – YouTube Game - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYPkgQBrKeGCKxJJwUnzFi5fQBgQxm4H
YouTube Game Strategy Commentary - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYPkgQBrKeFKLB8oWmFoszBt8ZXTAiB8

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@surfer said in Using Game The TripleA Game Stats:

One I would like to see is have the same info but presented on a bar/line chart that shows the trend over time easily. Perhaps it would have “zoom” / “expand” buttons that allowed you to change the time scale to show fewer (zoom) or more (expand) turns at one time.

I gather there’s already been some work on a similar idea that’s in the Beta features…

Try going: Game -> Engine Settings -> Testing -> Show Beta Features = True

Then restart Triplea and go: Game -> Game Statistics

You can also read more here:
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/2563/aftermath-statistics-with-game-info-achievements?page=1

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@anikom15

Welcome aboard. Are you familiar with TripleA? It’s what most people use on the forum to play games with each other electronically. It’s also open as an engine for anyone to design new games/scenarios on. It might be of interest if you’re into designing games.

There’s also the below thread which houses conversations on a lot of custom variants people have come up with. Balance Mod and Path to Victory exist in Triple A and are the most played in the league.
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/category/13/other-axis-allies-variants

I worked on a 1940 Global Alternate Universe map/game which you can check out here if you’re interested:
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/36740/1940-global-alternate-universe-g40-alt-universe

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See details below for an 8 player G40 Alt-Universe tournament to be played over the Forum starting in early 2022.

If you’re interested in joining please respond below or send @Contango a private message. There are currently 3 spaces available and priority will be given to the earliest responses.

Format:

8 Players, 1 vs 1, Single elimination tournament, random seeding
Play format per the forum league rules #5 Through #9. (https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/28660/2020-league-rules)
Game threads should be in the “Tournaments” section of the forum (https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/category/25/tournaments)
Marti Dice Server, regular dice
No Technology
Sides chosen by bidding (see below)
TripleA Map: G40 Alt Universe version 2.0.8 (note: does not actively enforce all game rules)

Game Rules:

G40 Alt-Universe Rules (Version Beta-1.3, as of 1.1.2022) -> Using 1940 Global 2nd Edition rules as basis
Rules Doc available here: https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/36740/1940-global-alternate-universe-g40-alt-universe

Bidding:
Players should randomly chose who will bid first. The initial bid should be in the form of “Alliance: #” where “Alliance” is either Axis or Allies and “#” is the IPC bid. The opponent should then either:
o Approve the bid
o Offer a lower # value (including into negative values)

If a lower value is offered, then the decision will revert to the other player. This process should be repeated until a player approves a bid offered by their opponent.

When a bid is approved, the player who made it has purchased the right to play the alliance from the initial bid for the compensation of the agreed IPCs.

If the IPC bid is positive, it will go to the alliance from the initial bid. If the IPC bid is negative it will go to the opposite alliance as a positive value.

Spending the Bid:
Bid IPCs can either be allocated to the treasuries of the nations from the alliance receiving them or spent on additional units in the starting setup as follows:

Limit one bid unit in a territory or sea zone.
The nation placing a unit in a territory or sea zone must have started with a unit in said territory or sea zone prior to placing the bid.
China is limited to bid units of: Infantry, Artillery, AA Guns (the units China is legally able to purchase) These units are still limited to movement/placement restrictions of Chinese units.

Tournament Moderator:
@Contango will serve as rules and tournament moderator and will have ultimate decision authority over any rule/game/tournament dispute.

Game Thread:
Thread title should include the names of both players, which side they are playing and that it is a G40 Alt-Universe game.

Bid units should be declared in the first post of the thread.

Contango

I’m looking to entice (bribe?) some players into giving this map a try on TripleA for purposes of playtesting feedback.

I’m going to be doing a draw for a 72”x33” physical map printed on banner vinyl to be shipped to the winner.

To be entered into the draw, complete a TripleA game of G40 Alt-Universe and submit feedback on game balance and any potential exploits found. All participating players will be entered per below:

1 draw entry – Complete a solo TripleA game where you play both sides and send me the TripleA file.
2 draw entries – Complete a Play by Email game with one or more opponents and copy me on game emails.
3 draw entries – Complete a forum game in the “Play Boardgames” section of axisandallies.org with one or more opponents

Other Details:

Multiple entries from the same player are welcome
A full game is considered at least 8 rounds
Cut-off date for entries is TBD

Forum Thread with TripleA link, rulebook links, etc.
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/36740/1940-global-alternate-universe-g40-alt-universe

YouTube Video about the Draw:
https://youtu.be/nBXaOk7d1zw

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Contango

We’re hosting a G40 event around the time of the upcoming Remembrance Day/Veterans Day and we’re looking to have multiple tables of G40 going.

Rumor has it that @Young-Grasshopper may be attending, so don’t miss your opportunity to trash talk him in person.

Short Details:
Date: Saturday November 9, 2019
Location: Waterloo/Kitchener Ontario, Canada
Game Type: Global 1940, Out of Box Rules with Grasshopper’s combined UK Pacific and ANZAC for balance.

Venue address and further details will be sent to those who sign up. Please PM me if you’re interested or have questions.

Grasshopper’s video on combining UK Pacific and ANZAC:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9t8JwxT5Eo4

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@surfer

Good to know. I hadn’t really been using it, I just remembered reading something about it from the TripleA forum. At least it’s in the works though.

Contango

The first round is now up and running with the below matchups.

West:

@Caesar-Seriona (Allies +0)
@Madrascal222 (Axis)

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37910/g40-alternate-universe-tournament-round-1-madrascal222-vs-caesar-seriona

@CorporalClegg (Allies +0)
@aphatcat (Axis)

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37925/corporalclegg-vs-aphatcat-g40-alt-universe-tournament-round-1

East:

@TheVeteran (Axis)
@osb1987 (Allies +4)

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37906/theveteran-vs-osb1987-g40-alt-universe-tournament-rd1

@Iron_Stitch (Allies +0)
@Belochai (Axis)

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37903/g40-alt-universe-tournament-belochai-vs-iron-stitch

Contango

Thanks to everyone who participated, the draw is now complete. If anyone missed the draw but still wants to give the map a try, I’d still be happy to hear about your feedback.

YouTube Video of the results of the Draw:
https://youtu.be/IwhD7ZcVS4I

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@Marshmallow-of-War

I don’t think it’s written anywhere but it’s fairly simple so I can explain here.

All UK units on the Pacific board will be replaced with grey ANZAC units (or another colour, so long as they are unique from other nations)
UK Pacific and ANZAC starting cash is combined, as is future income
UK Pacific and ANZAC now operate as one nation and play in the original ANZAC position of the turn order
The capital of the new UK Pacific Nation is Calcutta
UK Pacific units function independently of UK Europe units, do not attack together, do not move simultaneously and don’t transfer ownership when crossing between maps
We will eliminate the Malaya national objective for ANZAC.
The “maintenance of the empire” UK objective and “Strategic outer defense perimeter” ANZAC objective will remain available for the combined nation.

It’s conceptually the same as how Canadian units and income are joined into one nation with UK Europe, so hopefully fairly straight forward.

So far we have about 12 players confirmed and waiting on confirmation from some others, so hoping to have 3-4 games going.

Hope you can make it, please let me know as soon as you can confirm if you’ll be there.

Contango

@theveteran said in TheVeteran allies+$4 VS Iron_Stitch axis G40 Alt-U Tournament Round 2:

@Contango heres our new game.

Excellent thanks. Good luck and have fun fellas.

Contango

@theveteran

I apologize, I think you’re right that I may have mislead you earlier. I think I do remember saying something about 6 days on FB which wasn’t right since that would only be the last warning and need another 72 hours before the actual forfeit triggers.

Here’s the section of the League rules:
5e - “Bump” warning and consequences - Each “bump” warning resets the clock for another 72 hrs. However, on the 4th “bump” warning the offending player will be disqualified and declared the loser for that game. (Note: You get only 3 warnings per game.) You must post the warning when it happens (or before the next move has been made by your opponent). You cannot retroactively issue a “bump” warning. “Bump” warnings can be issued for posting of partial turns (for example, someone only posted their combat move), OOL requests, map questions, etc. but they follow the same 72 hour requirement.

So yes, I think another 72 hours is required before I can feel comfortable calling it a forfeit as the moderator.

Contango

@theveteran

I’m not sure if it’s possible from mobile. I haven’t been able to find a way.

Contango

@theveteran

If you hover your mouse over the “3 days ago” it will pop up. At least that’s how it does it for my browser.

Contango

@theveteran

The time stamp on the latest post says 2 May 2022, 01:23 (eastern time), so still roughly 10 hours remaining on the 72 hour timer as far as I can tell.

The “3 days ago” would appear to be a rounded number.

Contango

One thing to point out is that the origin of the error goes back to between round 4 and 5.

In round 4 ANZAC lands three planes on the US carries during combat movement. By ANZAC 5 those three fighters are already corrupted. If you open the game file at the start of ANZAC 5 or any point thereafter, you’ll noticed that if you try to move one of those fighters, the little movement space counter says 1/0 rather than 1/4, as in, these fighters have 0 total movement capacity. (although oddly you can still move them)

Interestingly, in round 5, two of the fighters attacked undefended transports, an action which is an auto-kill and doesn’t require an actual dice roll and disguises that they were already corrupted at that point.

The one fighter which came from Queensland on round 5 to join the fleet is uncorrupted, which is why it’s the only one able to attack Sumatra on round 6.

I tried for a while, but I’m still unable to replicate the error. Hopefully that narrows down the origin though.

BTW I pulled the older game files from here:
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/38121/x-generaldiarray-vs-lennardf-bm-bid-22/10