<t> I am impressed with the effort. I do not think it will translate to FTF play ability, but it sure will translate to Alpha Test points. If ADG releases more expansions like the new Sith in Flames expansion, for example, you may have to work out the movement of tie fighters and deathstars and ...

<t> Would it have been more masterful if Warsaw was empty? I agree you need to take advantage of mistakes, but I think it is debatable if noticing one counts as a master stroke.<br/>
Now I agree it would have been masterful to take Poland impulse one, move the two HQs onto two transports in Prussia ...

By masterfully defeating Poland, do you mean noticing the Poles allowed a one hex attack on a single unit in Warsaw and taking advantage of it?

<t> Just want to thank the playtesters for refining the game and providing excellent AARs. By the way, why does Russia really need to buy lots of artillery early, it seems to me Russia buys lots of infantry in any game I play and can only afford other units after they have "survived"?<br/>
I guess ...

<t> Also remember to crank out your elder statesman, expert lumberjacks, master carpenters, master blacksmiths, master preachers, and expert fisherman. Colonization rules, the Dutch are the best at the hardest level.<br/>
Don't you love that fountain of youth.<br/>
An awesome game that fits on 3 3 ...

<t> Thanks for the vote of confidence Cheesehead.<br/>
I call Ft Walton Beach, Florida home. I have a hard enough time finding anyone to play Axis and Allies with, let alone WiF.<br/>
Anyway, lets hope we get a game that maximizes WIF purity and playability. I don't want to completely sacrifice ...

<t> My apologies to the purists.<br/>
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I do not think there will be time to do a full game and a PBEM WiF light (shortened sequence of play optimized for PBEM). I was hoping WIF optimized for PBEM would have priority over the faithful adaption of WiF where we have to wait for every naval ...

<r> Here is some words from someone (c92nichj) who has experienced what I have warned about
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>... I find an impulse taking longer than in the real game mostly because of the strict order of play<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
Heed this valuable insight:
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>I've been ...

<t> As I have stated my preference for allowing computer WiF to become the best computer strategic level WW2 game and not become shackled to a boardgame paradigm, I now realize I am in the minority. Do we want to roll dice and type our rolls into the computer, or can we allow the computer to do the ...

<t> Awesome Joel.[:)] That gives everyone enough time to see how the computer Axis and Allies is and be ready to play WaW. By the way, the new boardgame Axis and Allies is a slight improvement over the old boardgame. But having a real-time Kohan 2 with many flaws in its port to a WW2 game using the ...

I guess my PCGamer saying WAW by Matrix was released Nov. 1 is wrong? Sid Meier's pirates is slipping their release date of Nov. 16 seven days and the horrid WW2 adaption of Kohan 2 (Axis and Allies) made its Nov. 2 release date. Any update on WAW?
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Which German HQs do you not rush build if playing with the accelarated production rules (build units one year early if they are all built)?
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How many transports does UK start in England? I think they start with four. Do you ask the French to lend you resources/build points early? Let's assume RAW Vichy (I think LOC Vichy has flaws).

<t> Marshall:<br/>
The "may be able to get it done by the end of the year" and "asking for playtesters" are two statements that do not go together. I think we are looking at Summer - Christmas next year.<br/>
That said, I hope this doesn't affect my chance to be a playtester.<br/>
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Another question for Russia. How much force to set up on the Pacific map? I used to like to threaten Japan early to tie down some forces early. Getting caught with too much on the Pacific map in Summer 40 if Japan attacks can be disastrous.
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Answer: So, if Russia is not set up to get Persia, I think Japan should get it.

Second Question (Russia strategy quiz). Do we all think Russia should jump Persia immediately? Japan can get it on the third impulse of the game if they want it.

<t> Russia is one of the toughest countries to play. They are not as vulnerable as people think. Now, the 2d10 combat system with modifiers can make it tougher. To successfully attack Russia, you only have to spot one major mistake, but to successfully defend Russia, you only need make no major ...

Mziln, do you think Dutch East Indies is worth 2.8 entry chits early? I have never even considered this (although this doesn't mean it isn't a good idea). I do consider Persia a good option (unless Russia is set up for it).
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<t> I hope my sarcasm has not offended anyone (although Alan can still send me $50), and no offense to the WiF purists (I consider myself a WIF reactionary longing for the days of fifth editon and DOD 1).<br/>
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My first step of my three steps was a faithful recreation with no AI. Now I can ...

Not if Japan gets it first.