Empires in Flames (4-player game)
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Empires in Flames (4-player game)
We begin a second new 4-player game, with the following options and house rules.
+ Only strategic bombing missions are allowed at night.
+ No CAP allowed.
+ SUBs always excluded in port strikes versus major ports.
+ Partisans must be placed actively, if possible, and then used actively. No 'hiding' partisans in remote areas just to increase partisan value.
+ No air reaction for naval searches from the mainland to the North Atlantic. Reacting from the Azores is ok. And flying actively during own impulse is also ok.
+ Chinese aircraft may not react to any sea area. They may actively fly to the sea area.
+ One VP lost for CW if there is any controlled country by Italy in Sub-Saharan Africa at the beginning of 1942. One more lost at he beginning of 1944, And one more at the end of the game. Up to a total of 3 VPs may be lost for CW that way.
+ France lose one VP if Madagascar is Axis controlled at the end of the game.
+ You can’t move naval units between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea (not even via Fredrikshavn or Kristiansand) if major powers you are at war with control at least 2 of Oslo, Copenhagen and Kiel. If you do not have access to passage, then ships in port must return to the sea zone that they entered from. (The exact wording of this house rule might change)
+ The above rule also applies to Brest and the North Sea unless the power that controls Brest also controls London.
+ If the Axis establishes a Vichy Government, the Commonwealth forces may not establish new land units West of the Garonne river except through an invasion one year after the establishment of the Vichy government. If they already have forces there, they must remove them by the end of the turn following the establishment of a Vichy government, or they are eliminated. CW can invade that area a year after Vichy creation.
+ Only strategic bombing missions are allowed at night.
+ No CAP allowed.
+ SUBs always excluded in port strikes versus major ports.
+ Partisans must be placed actively, if possible, and then used actively. No 'hiding' partisans in remote areas just to increase partisan value.
+ No air reaction for naval searches from the mainland to the North Atlantic. Reacting from the Azores is ok. And flying actively during own impulse is also ok.
+ Chinese aircraft may not react to any sea area. They may actively fly to the sea area.
+ One VP lost for CW if there is any controlled country by Italy in Sub-Saharan Africa at the beginning of 1942. One more lost at he beginning of 1944, And one more at the end of the game. Up to a total of 3 VPs may be lost for CW that way.
+ France lose one VP if Madagascar is Axis controlled at the end of the game.
+ You can’t move naval units between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea (not even via Fredrikshavn or Kristiansand) if major powers you are at war with control at least 2 of Oslo, Copenhagen and Kiel. If you do not have access to passage, then ships in port must return to the sea zone that they entered from. (The exact wording of this house rule might change)
+ The above rule also applies to Brest and the North Sea unless the power that controls Brest also controls London.
+ If the Axis establishes a Vichy Government, the Commonwealth forces may not establish new land units West of the Garonne river except through an invasion one year after the establishment of the Vichy government. If they already have forces there, they must remove them by the end of the turn following the establishment of a Vichy government, or they are eliminated. CW can invade that area a year after Vichy creation.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
The players are as follows:
Allies - Majorball68
Germany- Orm
Japan - GeneralAdvance
Italy - peskpesk
Allies - Majorball68
Germany- Orm
Japan - GeneralAdvance
Italy - peskpesk
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
- Majorball68
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Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Over to Axis for Italy setup.
In regards to the AAR's unless you have a specific audience I won't need detailed details on every land or naval move if you want to save some time. Anything out of the ordinary that might be missed like an isolated unit moving or a TF sent somewhere obscure is all I really need to know and what also I will post.
In regards to the AAR's unless you have a specific audience I won't need detailed details on every land or naval move if you want to save some time. Anything out of the ordinary that might be missed like an isolated unit moving or a TF sent somewhere obscure is all I really need to know and what also I will post.
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
As far as I know I have no audience at all.Majorball68 wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 10:58 pm
In regards to the AAR's unless you have a specific audience I won't need detailed details on every land or naval move if you want to save some time. Anything out of the ordinary that might be missed like an isolated unit moving or a TF sent somewhere obscure is all I really need to know and what also I will post.
There is indeed no need to post about every move. In fact, when making many moves it become unhelpful to do so. What you propose is good enough for me. Although, it helps when having lots of units and just moving one or two of them if one is directed in the general area of movement (if not obvious).
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
- Majorball68
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Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Over to Axis for German/Japan setup.
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Big Brother is watching you...Orm wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 12:03 pmAs far as I know I have no audience at all.Majorball68 wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 10:58 pm
In regards to the AAR's unless you have a specific audience I won't need detailed details on every land or naval move if you want to save some time. Anything out of the ordinary that might be missed like an isolated unit moving or a TF sent somewhere obscure is all I really need to know and what also I will post.![]()
Peter
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Always fun to have an audience. Thank you.Centuur wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:08 pmBig Brother is watching you...Orm wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 12:03 pmAs far as I know I have no audience at all.Majorball68 wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 10:58 pm
In regards to the AAR's unless you have a specific audience I won't need detailed details on every land or naval move if you want to save some time. Anything out of the ordinary that might be missed like an isolated unit moving or a TF sent somewhere obscure is all I really need to know and what also I will post.![]()
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Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Sep/Oct '39
Impulse #1 (Axis)
Germany declare war on Poland. US shocked! (2 rolled - 2 markers added)
Polish units to be placed.
Impulse #1 (Axis)
Germany declare war on Poland. US shocked! (2 rolled - 2 markers added)
Polish units to be placed.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Picture from Sep/Oct '39 Impulse #1 (Axis) - DOW: Setup Poland
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Picture from Sep/Oct '39 Impulse #1 (Axis) - DOW: Setup Poland
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Picture from Sep/Oct '39 Impulse #1 (Axis) - DOW: Setup Poland
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Picture from Sep/Oct '39 Impulse #1 (Axis) - DOW: Setup Poland
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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Nicholas_Wolf
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Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
I'm watching too!
I love your AAR neverthelss players needs overcome watchers' ones.
Thank you in any case and good game!
I love your AAR neverthelss players needs overcome watchers' ones.
Thank you in any case and good game!
- Majorball68
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Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Polish setup done.
- Majorball68
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- Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:47 pm
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Ill add in the CBV Militia for Germany when the save comes back. Just leave them in place until next turn.
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Nice. Thank you.Nicholas_Wolf wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:09 pm I'm watching too!
I love your AAR neverthelss players needs overcome watchers' ones.
Thank you in any case and good game!
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Thank you.Majorball68 wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:35 am Ill add in the CBV Militia for Germany when the save comes back. Just leave them in place until next turn.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
The Polish question... setup... The Polish setup.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Re: Empires in Flames (4-player game)
Sep/Oct '39
Impulse #1 (Axis)
Land: Germany, Japan
Combined: Italy
Naval:
Germany port strikes Danzig.
Impulse #1 (Axis)
Land: Germany, Japan
Combined: Italy
Naval:
Germany port strikes Danzig.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly



