ORIGINAL: Historiker
How can one have joy playing the AI?
I only played until April 42.
In Feb. I conquered Port Morsby. 3 weeks later, 2BBs hit it by shore bombardment. 6 days later, 2 BBs showed up again and one day later, carrierplanes bombed it. So I sent the KB down there. In the following 6 weeks, I sunk one bombardement force after the other together with one CV force after the other - all heading to bomb PM. In late april I looked into the allied account - and they had one BB left which had just arrieved in SF - every other US CV and BB was sunk.
How can this be fun?
I also conquered New Caledonia and in March 42 they invaded Noumea and conquered it. But they didn't even thought about getting back the whole Island, they just stayed in the south! When I conquered it again 2BBs and 1CV were scuttled in Noumea!!!
How can it be fun playing against such an "enemy"? [X(]
I play RHS level 7 for its rich complexity and its dealing with the logistics. My fun comes in handling the micro management logistics challange and getting Allies into the war while playing defense against the Axis taking more and more area with me trying to salvage what aircraft, units, resources, oil, fuel and supply I can. I try to ambush any landings by my surface fleets that are not covered by sufficient air or opposing surface fleets that are so much better sailors.
I really enjoy the challange of trying to get enough ASW capable ships (from Hawaii, West Coast, and later DEIs when they are not needed) to the East Coast of Australia to combat those sneaky little buggers that are very efficient at costing me any shipping in the area and later in the shipping lanes to Suva
It is well known that a better play for AI is as the Allied player against the computer. And at that it falls way short of a human opponent. I suggest you find one and dig in your heels for a long long, long game. But while you are awaiting your partner to mail you a turn, I will be playing late into the night, early in the morning or any other time it feels right moving those supply TFs around clicking off days and weeks of game time.
Hey, it's all fun and worth the price of the game.
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