The World at War ELO Tournament

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

ElvisJJonesRambo lost to (JackMack= Allies) ---> ELO[LOSS] Italy joke surrender

Summary: Yet another loss when Italy gives up because they lost couple cities in Sicily. Rather dumb, when I recaptured. Dumb, been discussed. Beyond that the Axis were fine. Actually had all kinds of units in Italy, Fortresses, 4-fighters, 2-Maritimes, Panzer, Mech, Italians +2 infantry.

[Marcinos1985]

I am available for a game and will happily play, with house rules applied. Allies please. [:)]

I will be able to provide a move per day, my timezone is GMT + 1 (Berlin - Warsaw).

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

ElvisJJonesRambo lost to (Fafnir = Axis ELO[LOSS]

Summary: May 1940, Allies are toast. Fast tracked Panzers cut France apart.

[Marcinos1985]

Well, May is not that bad, how were other fronts?

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

It's Allied May turn. BEF Army in Paris must decide to die or Operand home to England. Bad move on my part, should have a French unit in the Capital. Cost me a turn there for sure.

In other front. Royal Navy in wrong position, have only killed 4 Kreigsmarine's surface ships, but lost a Carrier + Destroyer.

Nips have landed in Wipro and on their way to Bombay. No way to stop full force Japan. Chinese front, not worth mentioning, Pacific doesn't matter, Allies cannot win there, only lose.

If I battle Japs with Royal Navy, now. Then SeaLion will be a joke. No attack on Italy, Allies toast in the Cookie Cutter games.

One must play the Cookie Cutter strategy. If Allies don't have a good start, they are history. Cannot afford to make 1-mistake, the momentum continues for Axis. Allies must make a move early. Or it's all downhill. No pressure on Italy, not good.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

To ellaborate. India lost their Western Port (was undefended). I sent the Garrison to Syria, so the French could send their strength-8 Corp to France to be butchered. Nips were in the wire, found that empty port fast.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

ORIGINAL: Marcinos1985

I am available for a game and will happily play, with house rules applied. Allies please. [:)]

I will be able to provide a move per day, my timezone is GMT + 1 (Berlin - Warsaw).

Hey, I've had my ass kicked, guess I need to try something new. You want a piece of Mr. Softy American Elvis? Shit man, I need an extreme makeover.

@Marcinos1985 --- Okay pal, you might be my lucky charm, to break my downfall. You beat my ass in Libya last game when I overextended Panzer, changed the whole game.

Game is up, you get the Good Guys (as you wish), I got he Bunta.

Password = fourmoreyears

[Marcinos1985]

ORIGINAL: ElvisJJonesRambo

It's Allied May turn. BEF Army in Paris must decide to die or Operand home to England. Bad move on my part, should have a French unit in the Capital. Cost me a turn there for sure.

In other front. Royal Navy in wrong position, have only killed 4 Kreigsmarine's surface ships, but lost a Carrier + Destroyer.

Nips have landed in Wipro and on their way to Bombay. No way to stop full force Japan. Chinese front, not worth mentioning, Pacific doesn't matter, Allies cannot win there, only lose.

If I battle Japs with Royal Navy, now. Then SeaLion will be a joke. No attack on Italy, Allies toast in the Cookie Cutter games.

One must play the Cookie Cutter strategy. If Allies don't have a good start, they are history. Cannot afford to make 1-mistake, the momentum continues for Axis. Allies must make a move early. Or it's all downhill. No pressure on Italy, not good.

India got attacked by JAP in 1940? What was USA and USSR reaction?

[Marcinos1985]

Hey, I've had my ass kicked, guess I need to try something new. You want a piece of Mr. Softy American Elvis? **** man, I need an extreme makeover.

@Marcinos1985 --- Okay pal, you might be my lucky charm, to break my downfall. You beat my ass in Libya last game when I overextended Panzer, changed the whole game.

Game is up, you get the Good Guys (as you wish), I got he Bunta.

Password = fourmoreyears

Well, let's go then.

[Marcinos1985]

Game ElvisJJRambo (Axis) vs Marcinos1985 (Allies) has begun.

Game Fafnir (Axis) vs Marcinos1985 (Allies) has begun too.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

@Marinos1985 --- Game on, man from Bohemia Holy Roman Empire. Better not lose to me, will hurt your ranking losing to the guy at the bottom, I can only go up. You ever been to Graceland?

[Marcinos1985]

You ever been to Graceland?

No. But will visit Berlin soon. [:)]

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Just for your, some Elvis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdYYcMH4dmw

Well I've never been to Spain
But I kinda like the music
Say the ladies are insane there
And they sure know how to use it
They don't abuse it
Never gonna loose it
I can't refuse it
Well, I've never been to england
But I kind of like the Beatles
So I headed for Las Vegas
Only made it out to needles
Can you feel it
Must be weary
Oh so good... oh feel so good
Well I've never been to heaven
But I've been in Oklahoma
Well, they tell me I was born there
But I really don't remember
In Oklahoma or Arizona
What does it matter
What does it matter

[Marcinos1985]

ORIGINAL: smckechnie

Ok,

It appears that Marcinos1985, picked up a game.

Anyone out there who would like to play, maybe send me a PM.

Thanks,

Scott

Unfotunately, this game was terminated by server today, Axis didn't move for a month. Pity, it was very interesting. In late 1942:

1. Japan crushed China and was on a way to Urumchi
2. Japan took Hawaii
3. RN had a tough time on seas and lost a lot of ships - in the end RN had as many vessels as ITA nad GER combined, rare sight
4. Egypt was under attack, though I believe it would hold unless Axis brought new toys

At the same time:

5. In Russia only NM target taken was Kiev, rest was intact. You may argue, Soviets were already on offensive.
6. Norway got invaded by US, though Oslo didn't fall in 1 turn
7. All German mines were nearly wiped out by US strategic bombers, as were convoy ports to NOR and SWE. In result GER gathered around 600 MPP per turn.
8. US was ready to invade FRA, though I would wait to Spring 1943 (weather).

Game had some good episodes, there was a skirmish in 1941 near Oran for several months.
I hope smckechnie is ok, knowledgeable guy and good game partner.

[The Land]

ORIGINAL: Marcinos1985

Unfotunately, this game was terminated by server today, Axis didn't move for a month. Pity, it was very interesting.

Looks like this game gets awarded to Marcinos1985 by default.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Match finished.

ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) gets a win over kidegan (Axis).

Summary: Kidegan gave me a solid beating in France and was on par for the Axis. He made an error in Greece, came in weak with Italians only. British were ready, willing & able to assist, became the heroes of the game. Russians were able to hold off Army Group North, which brought units into Finland. Lennigrad held by one hex.

*kidegan wants rematch, and he's getting it. Doubt he'll make the same moves, good player.

[Azhraden]

Hello,

2 games started:

Azhraden (Axis) vs Fafnir (Allies)

Fafnir (Axis) vs Azhraden (Allies)

(1 week ago)

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Match finished.

ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) gets win over ThunderLizard2 (Axis).

Summary: Finally snapped ThunderLizard2 win streak over me. Was a complete grind, a Turkey grind for sure. Lizardman loves his diplomacy, he converted Turkey, Sweden, Vichy France. This game, I didn't bother to use the pen, stuck with the sword. Tired of Turkey joining his Axis every game, sent all Allies to the Middle East. Was bogged down for 2+ years. Fought in Persia, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, name it. He held Libya until the end of the game. Russia was on the ropes, Panzers touched the Ural Mountains, and South Western gates of Moscow.

Sent enough firepower to Turkey, to get Gerry's attention from Russia, that was a must, at a minimum. Supply sux there for Allies, lucky to get anything > 5. Also, a long sail from New York Harbor. Built half dozen forts in Syria to hold off his early Holy Lands invasion.

In the Pacific, was able to nickel & dime my way through the dangerous waters early on. Picked off a Carrier in Truk, he backed off. Tojo was more concerned with the Chinese Hoard. The future Commies mixed with Chang High Check's Army to kill Japanese on the ground, they were the real heroes. The Yanks were pleased with their partners making it across Manachuria and clearing the 38th parallel of Korea. Japs ate a nuke, but the glory goes to China.

Another reason I decided to go "hyper-Turkey", last game I lose to Lizard, I was complaining of the rain in England/France. Not much liquid air in Turkey/Syria/Iraq.

[The Land]

And after 20 complete games, the standings are as follows:

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PLAYER	CURRENT ELO   Games	Won	Win %
 ElvisJJonesRambo 946.4 	       14	4	29%
 Cpuncher	 1,071.0 	5	5	100%
 Fafnir	         1,100.8 	3	2	67%*
 Marcinos1985	 1,016.4 	3	2	67%
 Thunderlizard11	 1,009.2 	3	2	67%
 EarlyDoors	 999.3 	        2	1	50%
 HamburgerMeat	 1,025.5 	1	1	100%**
 DoXiTXxX	 1,016.7 	1	1	100%
 LoneRunner	 1,016.0 	1	1	100%
 JackMack	 1,012.7 	1	1	100%
 smckechnie	 984.0   	1	0	0%
 taffjones	 984.0 	        1	0	0%
 mcaughey	 984.0 	        1	0	0%
 GeneralKaos001	 984.0 	        1	0	0%
 amandkm	         981.3 	        1	0	0%
 kidegan	         979.7 	        1	0	0%
 
 *Fafnir's starting rating was 1100 based on their standing in the WiE ELO tournament
 ** HamburgerMeat's starting rating was 1010 similarly
 

Even 20 games is not a large number for the ratings to be accurate, so they are still presented in order of plays not ratings.

You will observe that Fafnir currently has the highest ELO rating, due to starting at 1100 - at the start of this tournament their standing in the War in Europe ELO rating (where Fafnir is unbeaten in some years) was 1200. This is despite Cpuncher, who is currently 2nd, having defeated Fafnir in their matchup. After reviewing the AAR I still think that carrying across some of the WiE tournament points was a sensible idea; starting with a high rating means that those players gain fewer points for victories and lose more when they lose. More plays will show which player is the strongest in due course!

[pjg100]

pjg100 (Allies) and Jackmck (Axis) have started a game.