TOP SECRET ORM + WARSPITE ONLY (Reverse AAR)

[Orm]

After some instructions I got the oil use screen to look like this. (Two oil used for production and two sent to Italy. The remaining 6 are shown as available for oil use)

Is this good enough?

If so I can post instructions on how to achieve it later. I will be back in a couple of hours. A few errands to do.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

After some instructions I got the oil use screen to look like this. (Two oil used for production and two sent to Italy. The remaining 6 are shown as available for oil use)

Is this good enough?

If so I can post instructions on how to achieve it later. I will be back in a couple of hours. A few errands to do.

warspite1

Yes thank-you. If you can show me how to get that to work that would be great as I can then use the 0.4 for free. Oil remains tight but hopefully manageable dice depending.

I will complete my orders once I can work this through.

[Orm]

The German preliminary list should look something like this. Changing 4 oil is the important changes.

[Orm]

1) Change the two oil from USSR to producing
2) Change the #1 Ploesti oil to be traded to Italy
2a) Left click on the #1 Ploesti oil
2b) click on trade box.
2c) click ok on informative message
2d) Click on the 'blue line'
2e) Select Italy in the box.
2f) Recompute
3) Change the #3 Ploesti oil to be traded to Italy


See picture for steps 2a and 2d

[Orm]

The resource list should now be changed to something like this.

[Orm]

Now make sure that the German and Austrian oil are saved where they should be. And that they are not going for production. Then check that Germany produce for 18 factories and that only the Turkish resource is idle.

[warspite1]

Is there any danger of the Axis catching a break in this game????

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Is there any danger of the Axis catching a break in this game????

I say that it is still a chance for that. At least there is nice weather.

[Orm]

I am going to be out for a few hours.

[Orm]

Game 2:

I've pondered on this for a while now. And here is my current thoughts.

Germany could take a 'normal' land impulse and reorganize the offending units in the front line. Bomb the Allied lines. And possibly reorganize one of the bombers. The best German HQ should remain organized so that the possibility to play an offensive with it remains.

Meanwhile Germany could send more 'secondary' units towards the fronts so that a low odds attack on the Maginot line can be attempted by them if the opportunity arrives.

And Italy should be prepared to make low odds attacks into the Italian Alps. If such attack is successful it should be reinforced by German units.

[warspite1]

Yep, that is my conclusion. I will try and groundstrike the French and British ART and see what happens...

Are you starting the impulse? If so then can you hand back at ground strike please?

[Orm]

Game 2:

Instructions, first part.

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No declarations of war.

Combined: Italy, Japan

No Port Strikes. No naval air.

Naval movement:
Japan:

The AMPH and TRS in Fukuoka, load a INF and ARM, and then sail together to Tsingtao.

The TRS in Haichow sail to 0-box in China Sea and embark the INF in Tokyo.

Italy:
The entire Italian Submarine force leave port.

The long range submarine sail for the East Coast.
The Mid-Range SUB sail for the North Atlantic.
Both Short-Range submarines sail for Cape St. Vincent.

Naval Combat:
Italy activate in all three sea areas with submarines.

[Orm]

Game 2:

Instructions, second part.

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Ground Strikes:

Japan:
The naval bomber East of Kaifeng bomb the two Chinese NW of Kaifeng. The naval bomber then returns to Kaifeng.

Italy:
No ground strike ordered. The Alcione is on Standby should a mission be ordered by Germany.

No rail movement.

Land Movement:

Japan:
The INF in Tsingtao moves to Tsinan.
The Tokyo MIL moves two hexes West.
The Osaka MIL moves three hexes to the SW to hex 78, 143.

Italy:
The INF Div on Corsica moves to Olbia.
The TERR in Sudan moves three hexes East towards Asmara (100, 66).

No land combats.

Aircraft Rebase:
Japan:

The bomber in Changsha rebase to hex 78, 143.
The FTR2 in Sasebo rebase to the hex SE of Kaifeng, (77, 143)
The naval bomber in Canton rebase to Kaifeng.

Italy:
The FTR2 in La Spezia rebase to Genoa.
The remaining air moves are reserved for the air force in the Ruhr area. Maybe the ATR should rebase to the PARA if it has moved.

No reorganization.

[Orm]

Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

[warspite1]

I cannot look at this at the moment. I am too busy pulling my hair out over the **** ing convoy system. I don't think I am going to be able to play the CW at this rate, its just too painful. [:(]

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

I cannot look at this at the moment. I am too busy pulling my hair out over the **** ing convoy system. I don't think I am going to be able to play the CW at this rate, its just too painful. [:(]

It is indeed a pain. But put out the convoy points as it should work and I am sure that we can get most of it to work. AllenK and I have had some practice with it by now so I am sure that we can solve most issues.

No point in putting to much energy into resource routing before France is in the war anyway. The French entry into the war is likely to screw things up again. And it might not get easier before France and CW can co-operate.

[Orm]

I think you can find several suggestions on how to place the convoy lines in the forum. Or I can look up a picture to base the convoy lines on if you tell me what variant you prefer.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

I think you can find several suggestions on how to place the convoy lines in the forum. Or I can look up a picture to base the convoy lines on if you tell me what variant you prefer.

warspite1

I am going over the tutorials again. I'll get there.... hopefully [;)]

[warspite1]

I will have a look at this game but to be honest I don't think I will have any requirements for the Italians. I don't believe there is a feasible attack on so its more a case of preparing for the next Allied attack - which may come this turn although more worrying would be them getting the initiative again next turn.

[warspite1]

I can't really think of anything here. I don't want to use up my last Stuka or fighter as there is still the possibility of a French attack this turn. There is no real room for manoeuvre on the aircraft front either as the presence of British and French artillery makes them vulnerable.

I can get three units into all key hexes, but otherwise....

Boy do we need the initiative.....