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Note, with unlimited breakdowns, the 3-5 MOT could provide two MOT-divisions.

4. I have always found limited overseas supply helps to make the Pacific war a bit more active. Without it, it always seems to fall back to a waiting game, with both sides keeping their main fleets in port until the other makes a move. I've never used this rule and not sure what to do. But, if you or someone else can fill me in on how this rule changes play and what I need to do to make sure I keep my troops in supply then sure, why not.

I've only played with this a couple times as it became too tedious for a board game. However, by computer, this might not be a bad option to play with. In our games the Japanese and US sailed out their CA's into various forward sea zones, in fact almost all sea zones had a CA's in the 4 or 3 box. The Japanese CA's are superior, but the main reason is to slow down the enemy. Its actually quite fun.

I disagree that the Pacific falls back to a waiting game...I have never seen a game like that (other than the US waiting for the Essex CV's). The Japanese need to use their fleet as much as possible and aggressively before the Essex class CV's show up (Fall '42)...the US waits for the Essex class, then makes their march across the Pacific. The Japanese fleet becomes a fleet in being, and only committed to critical events...normally protecting the Tokyo Express. If the Japanese aggressively built out their CV's (all of them including the CVL's), then there is a 1 year (or less depending on if the US advance built their 2nd round of Essex CV's) window before the second year Essex come on line where there could be many opportunities for huge carrier battles

ORIGINAL: ashkpa

Note, with unlimited breakdowns, the 3-5 MOT could provide two MOT-divisions.

I did think of that but didn't keep it because of the cost. It's going to take me a bit to get use to playing with unlimited divisions.

I just got the game and played solitaire with unlimited breakdowns. I love it! It's my belief that it is also pro-Axis...although I think the USSR can take advantage of it on the Allied side.

Here is the Italian Scrap screen.

Here is a collage of the Italian Setup. I did break down one 3-3 INF corp.

Uh-oh. Looks like the Italians have the French in their sights and they aren't kidding around. I'll have to sleep on this one. Goodnight all. [:)]

Hooray, more human-vs-human WiF to follow, thanks guys!

I think we can all agree that it isn't necessary to post the US Entry pool for all to see, however. [8D]

ORIGINAL: brian brian

Hooray, more human-vs-human WiF to follow, thanks guys!

I think we can all agree that it isn't necessary to post the US Entry pool for all to see, however. [8D]

Oh ... too much solitary play. [:(]

ORIGINAL: rkr1958

ORIGINAL: brian brian

Hooray, more human-vs-human WiF to follow, thanks guys!

I think we can all agree that it isn't necessary to post the US Entry pool for all to see, however. [8D]

Oh ... too much solitary play. [:(]

Now, I want to see how this one will turn out to be. I'll be watching this closely [;)]

Have fun, guys! [8D]

ORIGINAL: Centuur

Now, I want to see how this one will turn out to be. I'll be watching this closely [;)]

Have fun, guys! [8D]

Aye, Aye Sir. Reporting for duty and ready to play.

Great to see another human v human AAR. Ronnie, glad you have found time to give to facing a live opponent.

Will be following this with interest.

Chinese Setup.

The Chinese scrap nothing.

I confess it's much different setting up when playing against an opponent versus solo. When playing solo, as much as I try not to, I do have insight into the intent of the other side. In setting up for this game I have no clue regarding Pat's intent. Again, I must confess that this adds an element of surprise and fun to the setup.

CW Scrapped Units.

CW Setup, The UK.

CW Setup, Gibraltar & Malta.

CW Setup, Egypt & Aden.

CW Setup, India & Singapore.

CW Setup, East Africa.

Thank goodness for territorials, because it appears to me that the Italians are up to no good in East Africa.

CW Setup, Convoys.