<r> Breunor,<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Breunor<br/>
I also think I could easily spot what is going on and adjust and most of the 'tournament' players can also. This area is where we probably disagree - the strategy here does seem to use different builds and a way of using them. If the ...

<t> Breunor,<br/>
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I do not believe anybody on this thread has argued that if Russia stuffs in 41, that Germany has not other options. Indeed a close the med followed by a 42 Barb is very powerfull.<br/>
The argument that was made, and where people think that the game present a major flaw ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: hakon<br/>
And of course, this all relies on using the new version of the compulsory peace optional to have Japan surrender at a time that makes it EASIER for Germany to DOW Russia. Imo, this is NOT a way that we should want the players to be forced to play in ...

<t> Hakon,<br/>
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Now we get into an interesting question: If Russia DoW's Italy, when would they have to do that? In the winter of 40-41 I would think.<br/>
Would that be worth it for the Axis, just for that? After all, if we assume that every turn that the US comes in late costs the axis ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Edfactor<br/>
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What about a Japanese DOW on Russia and Japan not taking Vladivostok but instead pushing on toward other Russian resources? Can Russia afford losing a few corps and resources to the Japanese for a year or more?
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<t> It is possible for Italian to ZOC or Ground Strike Russians for that purpose. But due to the pact rules concerning the common border (that is that IT units can not be within the common border if IT is at war with Russia), IT needs a border with Russia in order for that plan to work.<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: LordBeluga<br/>
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Really? Hmm.. whenever I load it up the main room is empty. I know it's not a connection problem since I play V40k and VASL regularly with no troubles.<br/>
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It's a shame, too, 'cause I'd really like to get a game going ...

Chris,

I am not sure a Russia being pushed to the Asian map always result in a Russia that can not come back. I think the key is not wether they were pushed to the Asian map but wether they lost Baku or not.

Jerome

<r> Patrice,<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Froonp<br/>
Well, you say that the "super balbo" strategy is a hardcore player strategy and that your group don't care, and I share your view.<br/>
But I also say that the "stuff always win" strategy is also a hardcore player strategy, and I also ...

<t> Why not make it a change in Garrison value of 0.85%. This means that Russia looses roughly 10 points of Garrison, which would give Germany a 50-60% chance of breaking the pact if building garrison efficient.<br/>
This would mean that Germany could not afford to send massive LL to Italy to have ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Froonp<br/>
- Then, please delete from the text in the manual and in the help text the bit about the 90% probability, because it is not true.
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Patrice, a few people before on this thread (me included, and Hakon in more details too ...

I agree an AI is necessary for the commercial success of the game. Without it, it would remain in a very small fringe market.
With it, it stands a chance. But I am also worried about how well the AI will perform in a game that is so difficult to play well....

Jerome

<t> Steve,<br/>
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The change to a 0.75 means roughly that the unit garrison value for the Russian will drop from around 60 to 45 from MJ to JA. Which means a difference of 30 German garrison points (not counting the chits). Since Germany was around 10 points short before, it is now 20 points ...

<t> Hakon,<br/>
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Yes I understand that. But I was refering to waiting until SO in the context of the House rule I proposed which allows Germany to buy chits. Thinking that it can probably wait until SO40 to decide wether it will need to buy chits or not.<br/>
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Of course Germany could ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Zorachus99<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: lavisj<br/>
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Here is a possible, simple process that could work for all pacts.<br/>
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1. During Production, a country with a neutrality pact can buy a maximum of one pact chit for the cost of ...

<t> Here is a possible, simple process that could work for all pacts.<br/>
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1. During Production, a country with a neutrality pact can buy a maximum of one pact chit for the cost of 2BP (or 3 BP if deemed 2 BP is too cheap), provided it drew at least one pact chit during the appropriate phase ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Bibs<br/>
<I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Even excluding entry markers, you should be able to get a defensive garrison total of 60 by May/Jun 1941. With the inclusion of Axis minor allies, the Germans can only get an offensive garrison total of around 110. Unless you ...

Intuitively, I do now see how the number of chits the US pulls influences the pact chits. For the pact chits, all that matter is the difference beween the German chits and USSR chits. They both pick from the same pool.... so how many chits are in the pull should not matter.

Jerome

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: hakon<br/>
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Hi.<br/>
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I've also toyed with the concept of a common "surrender area". But, after thinking about it, I don't think it provides a satisfactory protection vs gaminess.<br/>
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Consider, for instance: Japan sets up a somewhat strong ...

<r> And furthermore on the common border. The 3 hex/3 hex dot restriction only applies to German controlled hexes. It would not apply to am italian controlled Lithuania.<br/>
So there is nothing really stopping IT from entering Lithuania, baring the USSR declaring war on Italy before IT enters ...