Great stuff.  Sure makes the game a heck of a lot more interesting!  I am in the midst of trying this, and interestingly, Russia broke it’s back on my stack trying to be the first one to strike.  Should have been a fairly even fight, but they got diced a bit and their front lines are smashed but left me with 8 tanks and a few guys in EE.

Still though, Allies have 6 transports in immediate play in europe and you have to keep a heck of a lot back to protect WE, Germany, an EE.

LIke this Darth, thanks.  One point I dont follow.  What are you suggesting Germany does with any pieces left in Ukraine or Belorussia after the Russian Move.  Retreat to EE?  Keep a bare min of infantry in each zone to prevent a blitz?

Or make Russia pay for these territories if they want em.  Basically, maintain status quo on the front and only reinforce EE from the West (new purchases or movement)

Thank you bothy

Cyan - I do occasionally like to see how a battle turns out (bad dice) before committing a large army to defend a position.

If I take Territory “X” in combat, can i reinforce that territory by moving other land units into it during non-combat?

I have always played “Yes”, but it was questioned over the weekend and the rulebook didn’t explicitly state either way.

Thanks
Lou

In an effort to be realistic as possible, I am oppsoed to allies getting into the ultimate detail of each move - counting the number of spaces fighters can move, jointly determining the number of units to send in, and then looking for good non-combat moves.

I mean, that just didn’t happen  - especially Japan/Germany (obviously) and Russia with US/UK.  While a team game, there is some individualism needed in my opinion.

for me i don’t play often enough so that when i do play I NEED to win.

Be honest!  Explanations welcome too….

There is a line that is crossed, and this last game i think it was.  Not one single move, i am not exaggerating, was made independently. They both ran both countries.

Two heads are better than one!

Thanks, that is what aggravated me the most.  One person dominating and mistakes I could have capitilized on were fixed by the other person catching them before the phase was done.

But that doesn’t excuse my loss

Suffice to say I lost my first revised game as the Allies vs two players acting as the axis.  I was by far the more experienced Original A&A player and I made many mistakes which ultimately led to my demise.

BUT, as the night wore on I became increasingly dissatisfied with the partnering of my opponents.  Each move for each country was discussed openly, even the point where they would direct each others armies.

So, what is proper etiquette.  How much can teammates discuss with each other.  Is the fine line strategy but no tactics?  How does everyone else handle it.

I freely admit this is sour grapes - woke up in a very bad mood this morning after my performance last night.  Somebody throw me a bone!  :-D