Posts made by WraithZer0

That is some awesome tray porn, Wolf.  I need that…

Sweet.  Thank you, Krieg!

Real quick.  Can you move naval units in to a contested sea zone, but not conduct combat, just leaving them there for the opposing navy to have to choose whether to attack to move, or otherwise, on their turn?  I thought I read that as such, that the naval units to not have to conduct combat when moving in to a contested zone, but still roll for mine damage at enemy port areas.

You’re right.  You were a jerk about it, but you’re right.

The WWI version of Sealion, is, technically, the Battle of Jutland.  So, it did happen, it just wasn’t well-organized.

@corporal:

Still love this game….we play this or Global 1940 or HBG 1939 and sometimes Anniversary Edition

Man, I want HBG 1939 so bad…  I’m jealous.

And if you feel like being more experimental, swap that fighter purchase for a transport and shovel over 2 inf. and 2 art. on T2.  Though, if it’s too crowded in Tuscany, that might be futile and a waste.  However, it would be fun to make Italy sweat even more.

Thanks, brother.

@Yavid:

Is there any plans on adding A&A 1914 to the TripleA line up?

Yeah, there are a few WWI maps and modes in there, already.  Domination 1914:  No Man’s Land is pretty great, as well as Great War.  However, now, with the updated client, I cannot get a Lebowski edition one that I loved, from before.  It had playable nations such as Portugal and China, etc.  Otherwise, the few I mentioned are fun, but they are on the same engine and ruleset (not like 1914 one roll per combat/defense per round).

That’s really unfortunate for you EU boys.  Besides a few waits on restocking, here, in the states, HBG has saved me at least $60 (or roughly half the price I paid for 1914) purchasing additional pieces for it.  Now, this is all inclusive with the additional pieces I purchased for my other versions, as well.  So, in my case, it was really not worth it purchasing an entire other copy.

Must have additional pieces, for me, were:  Dice, GE Inf., RU Inf., Brit. Inf., roundels, and stacking chips.  Other than those, it’s just been nit-picky for what I wanted, not needed.

Even though the straits are off-limits, can Russia still deploy a transport there?  Even though that would be a terrible idea.  I’ve always wondered…

You can make more out of the game.  You don’t need to resort to just leaving it as “Introductory.”  There are other strategies you can deploy.  I have attacked the Middle East and/or Egypt/Sudan on G1 several times and had varying outcomes at end game, some of them leading to my victory.  So, you don’t have to count out half the game just because you think it doesn’t matter.  Use it all, man.  Make the most of it!

Note:  It may really not matter if you’re playing against high-caliber A&A players, though. =/

Great replies, guys.  I agree and concur with them all.

Atom bomb, unmanned vehicles (air/sea drones), many other things.  They already had those flying bombs.

Also, well put, Charles.  It is a VERY risky process.  But, if you’re lucky, or the Entente player(s) give you opportunities, it is fun to mix it up this way.

Very well put, Whack.  Makes total sense.

Hahaha.  Well put, Zooey.

Solid reasoning, Narvik.  I voted maybe, based on the pure lopsided numbers, alone.  While the Italian morale, supply chain, etc. was very low, in a different dice roll, maybe they would be able to hold the defense against the outnumbered Brits.  There is the point that, even though the soldiers, themselves, have no faith in the leadership, they might still fight for each man beside them.

Great KISS instructions, Panic.

Baron has seen the question correctly.  I had once, like zaa, considered the attack/defense roll values to mean actual hit points while attacking/defending.  Thus, it would take three “dots on the dice” to actually eliminate the tank (e.g. the infantry rolls two 1’s on the first attack.  The tank has 1 HP remaining (from 3 for defense, initially).  Next, the tank rolls a 4 and “misses” (the number for the corresponding defense/attack value also represents the hit/miss factor, as well).  Next, the infantry roll another couple of 1’s, leaving the total HP loss to: 4; eliminating the tank.  Next, the tank gets it’s casualty roll.  If it achieves a 2 or 3, the result is a draw, and the TT is still in control of the defender.  However, if it rolls a 1 or 4-6, then there is at least one infantry left from the attacker, and they, then, control the TT.)  Additionally, the way I played it, the “hit points” lost during the battle are then completely restored to the units, once completed.

Kind of elaborate, but I hope that makes sense.  It is actually not a terrible house rule.  Additionally, the way I played it, the “hit points” lost during the battle are then completely restored to the units, once completed.  This results in a lot of fighter purchases.

Welcome, zaa!  Glad to have you.

My paternal grandfather was CCC before the war, in Alabama/Tennessee, working on the TVA dams, etc.  Because of this previous work, he was able to start in the Army at a higher rank and choose his job (anti-aircraft artillery).  he was in the North Africa campaigns, until ready to move in to Italy and link up with Patton’s 3rd.  However, just before leaving Tunis harbor, he contracted malaria/yellow fever/something and was shipped home, instead.  He was discharged a sergeant, but of which, I can’t recall (I assume buck… E-5).

My maternal grandfather left my mother a bastard.  After my grandmother became pregnant (while they were just dating), the story is that his well-to-do family, from back home in Massachusetts, gave him an ultimatum to just sever all ties.  Thus, he was never heard from again.  He was an Air Force officer stationed in Montgomery, AL in the late 50s.  My grandmother was a WAC secretary, there.  I am sure you can all piece the office relationship puzzle together.  They were both too young to have served in WWII, and I am quite sure he didn’t serve in Korea, either.  However, since my Grandmother had no known contact with him past 1959 (when my mother was born), I do not know if he was in Vietnam.

Anyway, that’s my side, let’s keep it going!

Oh, and welcome and have fun, Grump!

Great reply, Panic.

Thanks, Barney.  You are absolutely correct.  No AA, either.  Roll until all dead, or until attacker retreats.  Amphibious assault must attack until death, cannot retreat in to transports.  That’s it!

Have fun, Matt!  '41 is one of my favorites for its speed and balance *(current errata).

Haha, right, legion.  Russian carriers are a fun piece.  Crank one out if you capture Berlin, just for fun.  You are one of my heroes, owning all the AAA games.  That is my goal, one day.  When I have more disposable income.