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RE: Please Read Before Opening your Anniversary Box 2017!
Send hem an email anyway
Yes do. They didn’t really ask me for much in the way of proof. I just wanted to have it in case I was in the minority. But with the problem so prolific, I’d say get a spot in line.
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RE: 1941 and the IPC/Purchasing issue
@Nowhere:
So have we come up with a solution to the purchasing problem? Or do I just bin it all and teach my 9 year old 42.2 or 50? I’d love to make this version work as it would be great for a pub battle. I’m tempted to do the +1 to every territory.
IMHO, 1941 is more a learning tool to introduce people to the game than a staple of the series. Once someone has the basics down, you’d be better-off moving-on to either 1942.2 or the new Anniversary Edition, then you don’t have to worry about “fixing” the money issue in 1941.
Well, I agree with your assessment of the games and will do so with my son. But we don’t always have time for the larger games so I was looking for a way to get more purchasing power into a small quick game. I like the simplicity of this one over, say, Revised. It takes a lot of the “level 2” rules out which is great for him. But I want him to explore more complex buys.
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RE: Please Read Before Opening your Anniversary Box 2017!
Sounds exactly like mine but I had damage to all boxes. I’m betting there is a machine at the factory that installs the cardboard and had something set wrong.
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RE: 1941 and the IPC/Purchasing issue
So have we come up with a solution to the purchasing problem? Or do I just bin it all and teach my 9 year old 42.2 or 50? I’d love to make this version work as it would be great for a pub battle. I’m tempted to do the +1 to every territory.
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RE: Please Read Before Opening your Anniversary Box 2017!
Hello everyone,
I need to warn you all to have your cameras out as you unbox your 2017 copy of Anniversary. After watching Pink Panzer’s video online and how his storage boxes and rulebook were smashed inside despite a pristine outer box, I was ready to video my entire opening. Good thing I did as mine looked the same if not worse than his. I have forwarded some pics to Wizards Customer Support and will advise you all of what happens.
Stay safe out there and good luck with all of yours!
So what did the wizards of avalon say? I have 2 messed up parts boxes and 4 us/5 russian artillary with stress creases where they weren’t taken off the sprues properly
Hey all,
Sorry it took me forever to get back. Wizards Customer Service has been great about this. They have agreed to replace what was damaged. Trouble is due to the unexpected problem and volume of complaints, like others have said it may be several weeks before replacements arrive. I’m fine with that as damaged cardboard is not something expected. People missing pieces makes sense and they would be able to replace those no problem. But cardboard boxes is a bit more unusual.
As for my theory on the damage: The boxes would normally be on top the maps, then punch outs on top of that. But I’m betting the automated process that installed the cardboard protectors was not calibrated properly or it was affected by the order of contents and crushed most everyone’s stuff before the lid ever went on.
Hope you all get what you need and sorry to AH/WOTC that this happened to them. We all know how much support this game needs to survive with WOTC and I’m sure this is not helping the bottom line.
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Please Read Before Opening your Anniversary Box 2017!
Hello everyone,
I need to warn you all to have your cameras out as you unbox your 2017 copy of Anniversary. After watching Pink Panzer’s video online and how his storage boxes and rulebook were smashed inside despite a pristine outer box, I was ready to video my entire opening. Good thing I did as mine looked the same if not worse than his. I have forwarded some pics to Wizards Customer Support and will advise you all of what happens.
Stay safe out there and good luck with all of yours!
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RE: Anniversary edition reprint announced at Origins?
Andy, if you play G40 and GW36, you already use the biggest maps. AA50 is smaller than Global. It is the largest of the “'42 style” games though.
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RE: Midway US Destroyers
That’s what I ended up using for mine. To help a bit, give them an early war paint scheme. Simple light grey hull with blue or dark grey decking. I think the #3 turret should be less pronounced but overall it’s a good proxy. Stats-wise they are about the same.
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RE: Recent Youtube Global 1939 Game Summary
You have a link to the video you found?
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RE: 6.1 RULE CLARIFICATIONS DATABASE
is there a release date for the 1936 game, or for the island warfare expansion?
No firm date on these as of now.
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RE: Making new map. Need advice on improving quality.
We use a heavy outdoor vinyl for our maps. The kind that sign shops use for promotional banners etc. Really nice on larger maps. Don’t be scared to spend the extra money over paper as it is well worth it long term.
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Hey HBG do you guys know when the 2nd Japanese pre-orders will be ready to be shipped?
Should be in any day now. Then a few days to QC… Very close guys, very close.
It reminds me of being a kid and having to save up UPC codes or bubble gum wrappers, then sending off the form to Somewhereville, USA. 6-8 weeks later a little box shows up WITH THE COOLEST THINGY EVER! :mrgreen:
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Not checked: little capital markers (still want them)
Have you seen these?
http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/HBG-3D-Victory-City-Acrylic-_p_952.html
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Coach, what is the difference in the Boxed version of Midway versus the one available now?
The boxed game will have a very similar map. Shrunk down a bit for publishing purposes. Probably touched up a bit by a professional. All of the sculpts for the game will be more or less unique and special. The rules will be completely new. Right now they are an extrapolation of Larry’s Guadalcanal rules. But for us to publish the game, it’s only right that we come up with something unique. The naval rules being developed for the boxed game will carry over to other HBG naval games as well making a game system.
Are you also using a “battle box” for the dice like in Guadalcanal?
No battle box.
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
I got my order in yesterday. Everything looks awesome. There were a couple flaws in the pieces that I’ll be emailing coach about but nothing is a big deal. Bottom line is less than 1% of the stuff I got had any errors. Whoever thought of putting the names on the bottom of the ships needs a medal that idea is amazing. I was hoping the Yellow-Green Neutrals was a match for OOB china and it’s not. If you don’t have the Yellow-Green set think Neon Yellow not china yellow and it’s not classic japan yellow. Color match on all the sets are D*** close at worse. UK being by far the best. France being the worse but the only way I see the difference in the French pieces is when the two pieces are touching. Detail on the stuff is awesome. They even put the drive train on the underside of the trucks!!!
BONUS: I got enough points to redeem them to get the Next Japanese set pre-ordered. Hopefully the gift card shows up soon I would like to get it pre-ordered so I get the Kikka fighters.
All and all I have to say great job guys keep up the good work.
P.S. I see that you have a list of sets that are suppose to be coming out in 2014 and I can’t help but notice something. There’s no 3rd Japanese set there. Has that been canceled? Are you still planning on doing a 3rd Japanese set?
Ship names… Not sure if that was my suggestion or Coach’s. Either way, it is cool and it is needed. The 3rd Japanese set is very much happening. WE WILL DO ALL BASE SETS! Eventually. We had to plan out the Japanese one early as we planned out the other Japan sets to make sure we got everything in there we wanted. We have lists extending years into the future of what will be done. Just not solid on time lines yet. Expect a round of Base Sets to be done last. Supplemental and Expansion pieces must be done first for everyone as best we can. We also tend to rearrange the order according you YOUR popularity.
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Coach, what is the difference in the Boxed version of Midway versus the one available now?
The boxed game will have a very similar map. Shrunk down a bit for publishing purposes. Probably touched up a bit by a professional. All of the sculpts for the game will be more or less unique and special. The rules will be completely new. Right now they are an extrapolation of Larry’s Guadalcanal rules. But for us to publish the game, it’s only right that we come up with something unique. The naval rules being developed for the boxed game will carry over to other HBG naval games as well making a game system.
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Looking like the the Russians will be restocked (again :x ) before the month’s end, and the Japanese Expansion Set should be on the way before month’s end, shipping to all of you (and me :-D ) beginning of April.
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RE: HBG's Amerika Game ON KICKSTARTER NOW - FUNDED!
Yeah, cool find. Part of the inspiration behind the game I suppose.
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RE: HBG - Axis & Allies Parts/Accessories and Custom Piece Sets Store!
Variable will the brown Russian sets be in stock next week or is there a delay?
There was a delay on brown. Should be in end of the month.
I also need the maroon color as well. I need 10 of the brown and 3 of the maroon.
Same issue occurred with the maroon. The factory had to rerun both colors on their error.
Also are the basic Japanese sets close to being ready?
BASIC Sets? No. Not developed yet. The EXPANSION SETS should be right after the Russians. Moulds are done.
I ordered 19 sets in all 4 colors. I cannot wait for these to come out. I think I’m more excited for the British and French sets. They look awesome.
I’m dying to see that Brit set made as well! Needed for so long…
Keep up the good work! :-D