@Dimitri Hi,
That’s a good idea I might try going without the quick industry as I always build it in turn one so it slows down the early push. I agree about SZ37, there’s a couple other points such as Ukraine and the British starting fleet. If you get crazy dice rolls in these areas the game is pretty much done. I just forfeited a game as allies in turn 1 when the Germans wiped out my Russian attacks with just losing a couple infantry. Russia would fall by round 3 it’s not worth putting the time in. Great game overall but few things need adjusting I feel.
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RE: Failing to take Russia/India
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Failing to take Russia/India
Hi,
I have recently started playing this game but used to play the older version and the board games years ago. My first few games I found that axis seemed to have quite the advantage. However now I have played some more I’m finding it harder and harder to get anywhere with axis. I overpower Russia early as expected with Germany but even when I attack Russia with a huge advantage the dice rolls seem to screw me over. Now if I lose that battle (100ipc+ to 50ipc was the last) I can’t seem to rebuild another attack because of the pressure on France. I have the same trouble with Japan attacking India. When playing as allies I can easily defend India while still adding pressure in Europe.
Is anyone else finding this problem and any solutions? Should I ignore India more and let Britain game a little ground there while helping to quickly take Russia?
Every game seems to go the same way where if I fail to win the key battle (dice rolls don’t help) the game is pretty much done.Thanks for the help
Jofes
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RE: Failing to take Russia/India
Hi,
Okay well at least it’s not something i’m doing completely wrong! Interesting about the calculator though I didn’t know that was available. What about India do you try and take it usually? I feel like just adding the industry to Manchuria can’t get you units quick enough even when adding 3 tanks per round for extra movement. I tried adding a second industry in Thailand quite early but didn’t have the IPC to threaten them and ended up losing it to the Brits haha.
Thanks again
Jofes