My gripe is with everyone who wants 100% Historical Accuracy in games….

While I enjoy historical accuracies in games based on historic event, it cannot be totally accurate for one main reason.

THE END WOULD BE THE SAME EVERYTIME! US WINS!(sans dice rolls).  The roll of the dice would be the only way to have anything different.

Making games so that sides can be a little balanced giving some countries more than what they “historically had” makes the game playable.  Who the hell would want to play Germany or Japan when they know they are going to get their asses handed to them by the US?

Yes, I do realize that you can get different strategies to win.  BUT THAT WOULDN’T BE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE WOULD IT?

These games are made to give each side a chance to win whether it be from gaining certain advantages or by giving them a little more power or taking away some power.

These games are for fun.  If you cannot gain enjoyment from them due to one little thing not being “correct”, then this is not for you.

My last thing…  Take it for what it is, A GAME!  Have FUN with it.  If all you can do is blast how bad it is historically, sell it to someone who will play it for what it’s worth.

Thanks for listening…

Here’s the situation.  I have 2 loaded AC’s at seas port.  The planes are going into a land battle 3 spaces away and must land in water next to land.  The AC’s will stay until non combat move for declared landing spot.  If 2 planes get shot down, Can one of the carriers move to a different sea zone or must it go there even though no planes are there to pick up?

I ordered these cards too.  ArtsCow said they shipped on Aug 2.  Hopefully get here soon.  Have a big game on Sunday.  Would love to use them.

Thanks again

One rule I forgot to mention that was talked about is that you may only put 1 extra unit in a territory and that the territory has a unit in it.

The French example given before is not allowed.  Basically if the allies got 21 IPC, USSR can grab 7 infantry.  BUT, they have to them in 7 different territories with units already in them.

Units only (no Factory’s or bases).  Also limited to areas where there are units already.

Hello all, 
Playing some new people this coming weekend and they were talking about playing with bids for 1940.  What is the process and some quick strategies that people have used?

Thanks in advance….

I would much rather have Japan attack Russia on turn 1 from the back side and start taking away IPC’s.  Germany go in turn 4 after they build up enough fodder to go in.  By that time Japan is on the back door of Moscow at the same time Germany is at the front door.

You can build up enough troops and tanks to threaten sealion on turn 4 as well.  If USA fortifies UK, take those troops north to Archangel.  Russia now dealing with 3 legitimate fronts.

I’m looking for the 1942 2nd edition Board only.  If anyone has one, drop me a PM.

Thanks,
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I was thinking the same thing about using it for all the games.  Web app would be cool to.  It maybe better.  Then any device can use it.  I was thinking along the lines of the interface being the same as the board.  make you finger move the button to whatever IPC value.

VERY BASIC.

Thanks,

I know that several games we’ve played, the tracker always gets knocked and you have to reset it.

Is it a novelty?  Yes.  Does the novelty have merit?  Yes in deed.  90% of all the apps are things you don’t need but like to have.

I was wondering if there were any iPad developers out there would want to give a crack at this.  I know I’d be willing to pay to get this on my iPad.  Maybe make different trackers for all the A&A games?

Any thoughts?