@MarineIguana:

Sea Lion and Germany bombing UK are examples of strategies that can be hard countered by allied response. With Sea Lion, UK buys 6-8 infantry R1. With Germany bombing, russia buys land units and bullies Germany.

Sealion isn’t necessarily a bad move for Germany. The trick is to do it properly and leave yourself a way out (don’t commit 100% to it). If for example Russia doesn’t destroy a German fighter and Germany spends nothing G1, the threat of an all transport purchase G2 forces UK to buy land units for the capital UK1, otherwise with a maximum of 8 units purchased UK2, there won’t be enough to defend on G3. If UK responds properly by placing a few land units on their capital on UK1, Germany can call off Sealion and switch to purchasing nothing but land units and go after Russia strong. The only drawback for Germany is that a few land units will reach the front later, but the total IPC worth of land units at Russia’s doorstep on G4 remains the same. The cost for UK is to lose their capital if they didn’t respond with land purchases, or to have extra idle land units on their capital for many turns if they did. I’m not saying it’s always the best move to do this with Germany, but in the right circumstances, it can work even against a good opponent.

Aircraft carriers are already the best defense for your buck, that would make them even more powerful. It would also make tanks almost useless. I for one would seldom buy tanks at 6 IPCs when I could instead have fighters at 8 with more range, more defense and the ability to attack and retreat rather than being stuck on the front line like mere fodder.

Fighters at 8 would be overpowered compared with other units. I like them at 10, it’s a good enough price that I usually buy a few every game. I even buy one or two for Russia.

It’s only a swing of 6 IPCs if the other nation doesn’t take back the territory. More often than not, they will. If they lose 3 or 4 territories and can’t take back any of them, that shows they were losing before these territories were taken because they weren’t able to set up proper dead zones.

Of course you’ll change your purchases if Germany goes for a Sealion!

It’s a bad idea. Even if Germany doesn’t take it, you’ll soon find yourself in a position where Japan is threatening both India and Egypt and you’ll have to sacrifice Egypt. Congrats, you just gifted Japan a factory.

@crusaderiv:

Montréal is not better…no parking, traffic, road construction…
I prefer north shore…

All problems that only affect people with cars. Free yourself from their tyranny, do the environment a favor and sell your car and move to Montreal! I have zero problem moving around in Montreal, with bicycles (BIXI), metro, bus and plain old walking.

@hellwarrior:

Bonjour, j’ai justement cr�er un autre sujet afin de rechercher des joueurs de la r�gion de Montr�al.  Je demeure sur la rive-sud.  Si vous �tes non fumeurs et que �a ne vous d�rangerait pas de venir jouer � l’occasion sur la rive-sud faites-moi signe.

J’ai d�j� les courriels de huit joueurs potentiels.

http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=29810.msg1243237#new

C’est loin la rive sud! Considérant que ceux qui y vivent possèdent généralement un véhicule et que ceux qui vivent sur l’île n’en ont souvent pas, pourquoi ne vous déplaceriez-vous pas plutôt sur l’île? Il y a de la place en masse pour jouer chez moi!

If the Allies go all out KGF, then it’s normal for Japan to take at least part of Africa. The loss of income for the UK then makes it harder for them to put pressure on Germany. Japan can also harass the US in Alaska in such scenarios. One of these fronts doesn’t exclude the other since the Japanese fleet can be divided into two or even three if the Pacific isn’t contested.

Yeah, but you’ve barely played against anyone here!

Who would you consider the best 1942.2 player around here? I’ve played a few people here using PBF and I haven’t really been challenged yet, winning every game. I’m still looking for a challenge. Do you consider yourself really good at this game, or could you suggest someone who is?

Not trying to brag or anything, just looking for a good game and it’s always more interesting if the game is really tight.