@CWO-Marc , thanks for your reply. That is a nice and inspiring story.
However, I am not so much interested in creating such a map (or game) myself.
I was just wondering if:
(1) People would be interested in such an expansion. Map-only, so can be rather cheap.
(2) If there are other wargames who are set on a fictional world with a new map depecting new continents.
But thanks again for your reply!
Thank you very much, MR.
Nice to read about the good old days… Yep. We have many Axis and Allies games now. And I like that. But back in the days when ‘we’ only had the MB version and Xeno Games’ World at War (later also Europe at War) my friends and I kept tinkering with the rules.
Back on topic:
Yes, I would like the see a new map for Axis and Allies. New continents, new powers, new alliancs.
I know Eagle Games planned a ‘fictional world map’ expansion for their Attack game.
First, I am not sure if this is the right location to post this message. If not: please move this message to the right subforum.
Then…
Axis and Allies on a Fictional Map
Would anyone be interesting to play Axis and Allies (say, more or less the standard game) on a fictional map. Say a kind of Earth-2. So more or less our earth but then with different continents and oceans and island.
I am not referring to a alternative history map (same earth, different powers/boundaries/alliances) though that could also be very interesing. I gathered loads and loads of scenarios for my now long defunct Axis and Allies homepage at Wargamer.com .
Also I am not refering to any kind of ‘mythical’ map like playing an Axis and Allies-like game on the map of Middle Earth or the world of Game of Thrones.
A related question: do you know of any more or less standards wargame that is played on a fictional map?
Zs capuring a capital
Zs capture a territory during Phase 3 of a turn. So if enough Zs end up in an otherwise ‘empty’ capital the Zs will take over this capital.
(See: Phase 3 / page 14 / right column)
As far as I know this can happen:
When an enemy attacks your capital and only Zs are left after combat. Then during Phase 3 of the next turn the Zs will capture the capital and take the money.
When you yourself (or an ally) attack the Zs in your capital (which is still controlled by you at that point) and after combat only Zs are left (so they capture capital in next turn and get the money).
When during Phase 2 (Zs Attack) all of your units are destroyed by Zs.
(This is pretty unlikely as the Zs in this phase only hit at 1/6)
When enough Zs are moved into your capital by cards or technologies.
Anyway, the actual capture happens in Phase 3. But at page 23 (left column) under 'Step 9: Conclude Combat and Capture territory it also mentions: “If the Capital was captured by Zs…”.
But this does not happen in that very moment of the game.
PS: I really like the concept that a capital has a certain resistance/buffer against being taken over by Zs…
Technology (2) : Z-4 Explosives
If you are defending and your ally that has one or more artillery units does your units hit Zs at a 5 or 6?
As opposed to hitting them only at a die roll of 6.My guess: Yes. As the artillery units of your ally take also part in this combat.
If you are attacking Zs in an area where your ally has artillery units do you still get this Z-4 bonus?
My guess: No. As the artillery units of your ally do not take part in the very combat.
Is this correct?
@thrasher1 said in AAZ: Clearing an area from all Zs - while not gaining control of the area:
Imagine there is an area controlled by Zs (a Z control marker is there) and contains Zs.
You can during the course of a turn clear this territory from all Zs. While still not getting control of the very area.I try to list all instances in which this can happen. If I missed some: please let us know and post them here. Thanks in advance of course.
Anyone can up with any new situations in which you get rid of all Zs but still wil not take control of the area after combat?
If you run into situations like this: please post. This is:
(1) Very interesting
(2) Can maybe point us towards situations in which there are rules issues
@Krieghund said in Sacrifice a Unit and Trigger Zs gambit move and the Z Camouflage Card: must you play?:
Are there more cards that can have an unintented negative effect?
I’m sure there are. Any card can do so if it gets in the way of your plans.
That’s why I tried to cover all the cards here: https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/35217/negative-effects-of-aaz-cards-for-the-active-player
Thanks for clarifying this. I know this was not 100 % clear to many players. I hope this will be added to the FAQ eventually.
(thanks for fast reply BTW)
Can you please reply to these issues? Thanks in advance.
In general: must you play a card? Answer: Yes.
But are there any ‘buts’ here? Any gray areas in the rules?
Air DOTS:
Additional round …
So this implies that if you start an attack with air units only you may attack for two rounds if you have this Tech-4?