@robson Thanks for understanding. Looking at the rules, don’t see how in this tournament version you come back from the UK loss. Also tells me maybe my thought on being aggressive is actually not the right solution because of the victory token rule set. I’d like to try again as the allies and this time hopefully understand the rules better (!!!) and the dice gods are a bit more on my side! 
@robson that sounds interesting. Why don’t you try your hand at Axis this time. Can you start the game and a thread for us?
@robson Thank you! Also, want to learn a bit more because my face to face group plans on playing on the 20th with @Young-Grasshopper Tournament rules. We have always struggled to get a game finished and I’m convinced that Grasshopper has cracked the code on that! So, very excited to try it face to face.
@Robson I am no absolutely convinced that the choice of game name has cursed everyone but the French! 
@robson Ha! A bit like me not remembering you took Eire and I lost my German fleet! At least you could retreat and didn’t lose any of your air.
@robson yeah, Italy is a beast! Never seen all of France go to the Italians. Fascinating opening rounds
@Robson and I am also having a blast with it. So far out of the norm that anything I thought I knew about strategy in this game is out the window! Time to have fun and try out things.
@robson I find it quite funny that the chinese nor the UKP hit anything… oh, except of course for the aa gun! strange game indeed.
@robson Italians bought a battleship ?!?!? This game is awesome.
@robson I truly love the idea of a “spontaneous” vacation! Enjoy. I’ll hopefully have a G6 turn waiting for you by then.
@Robson sorry for the delay. Hectic week or so. Japan is forcing some decisions to be made I did not want to.triplea_37995_UK6.tsvg
@robson that is very, very cool. One of the many things I love about Europe is the loyalty and longevity of the football clubs. As for kids, if you can get them to be motivated and excited for something, anything, you have done well!
@robson sounds lovely! Soccer tourney weekend for my oldest and she just scored! Much fun. And… im very jealous of your trips!
@robson just checking in to make sure all is well in your world. No pressure at all, just wanted to make sure you noticed my post.
@robson Had feeling you might sacrifice the subs to see what could happen. Worth the shot. Japan is putting some pressure on UKP… forcing me into some risky endeavors. Still all hanging in the balance.
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Looks like R6 will be the decisive round… I just don’t know which way this is going yet. Fun game. And… saw that the dice gods bit the Italians in Russia. Ouch, must be winter…
@robson No worries. As always, I completely understand. There are times when I simply cannot carve out the time to make a move. I did get some A&A in this weekend. Friend of mine was in town and we played Guadacanal. I bought it years ago and never played. A LOT of fun. Built for 2 players and you can finish off a game in 3-4 hours.
@Robson sorry for the delay this week. Trying to get back into work mode and catch up after my break. Not so easy!
So, loving the aggressive Germany against UK/US. I’ve always thought an aggressive German navy is the key to victory for the Axis. It’s allowed Italy to recover and keep a LOT of US attention and all of UK attention toward Germany. Oh, and the Scots are pissed off! Loving this game. Way out of the box.