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2 games are played. 4 players in the ETO and 2 in the PTO. Units transiting between theaters need only to be moved in both games. Europe and Pacific theaters are represented at 20km per hex.

Player #1 moves, SAVES NOT RESOLVES the turn, then sends the .sal file to his teammate. Teammate moves, resolves combat, and if the turn isn't finished, moves again and sends the .sal file back to player #1. This repeats until the rounds are finished and the turn is over. Whoever ends the turn sends, the .pbl to the other side. Just post it in a discord message. You don't have to zip it. Saved games(.sal and .pbl files) are stored in My Documents/my games/toaw4/saves.

The Pacific theater won't have to circulate, as it will be played as 1v1,

Hello there,
Do you have your full basket already? If not, I'm tempted.
Best,
Marc

nemo69 wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 1:46 pm Hello there,
Do you have your full basket already? If not, I'm tempted.
Best,
Marc

We could still use an experienced player to play as Germany. The German player could be convinced to take another command. He could come in as Italy.

We're all ready to start. So please just join the conversation on discord when you're ready. If you can be trusted to either keep the file rotating among teammates, or notify teammates when you're indisposed so that it continues to be played asap, I'd love to have you join us.

The more the merrier. If we can do a turn a week(like the game) that equates 6 years to play it. With the right people, we could half that.

BTW-We HAVE 5 players, and are starting the game.You join a game as a member of the Allies or the Axis. You are given whatever command you negotiate with your alliance. Sometimes temporary, in the case of a minor that will fall OR to fill-in for a player so the turn keeps moving. Sometimes permanent like say, Italy or India. Whatever clearly defined area you negotiate. US ETO, West front Germany are examples. Allies currently have 3 and Axis have 2. So the next player will go to the Axis.



https://discord.gg/grh4nEfr

Maybe it would be more interesting for the players if every 13 turns or so (3 months game time) you rotate the players. Someone might get a little bored playing Italy for 6 years.

You clearly underestimate the food and wine. Italy produces over 2,500 traditional, distinct varieties of cheese, offering the largest variety of any nation in the world.

I send the tanks after the spaghetti. Mi scusi.

rhinobones wrote: Fri Feb 13, 2026 3:18 am Maybe it would be more interesting for the players if every 13 turns or so (3 months game time) you rotate the players. Someone might get a little bored playing Italy for 6 years.

I don't disagree with this. The primary role of extra players I see as being a fill in on request. Absolutely people will want breaks. It may work out to something like you suggest. I think it should be up to the player to decide when he needs a break. Extra names can be added to a sort of 'RSVP black book' that players can call/message.

I think roles should be offered to extra players as well, as long as they're able to keep the rotation. And the less required commitment to the game, perhaps the better for THEM.

When needed, the list gets asked to fill in, or assume a role. They'll then be considered as participants with the Axis or Allies.

I'll make some AARs and hopefully curry some following.

Axis co-players, you have a message in the TOAW4 folder of the Discord server
Best,
Marc

This 4-player 'Europe only toaw4' can be expanded to global 6-player without the hassle we had, if we simply play 2 games of the same scenario at once. So far I have 3 players wanting Allies, and only one wanting Axis. We can start with what we have. But we will need an Italy first(when they enter the war). So this is back on.
Whatever units from the Europe only game that the player wants to transfer to the Pacific, can still be done by moving the units over in both games.

2 games are played. 4 players in the ETO and 2 in the PTO. Units transiting between theaters need only to be moved in both games. We just need a Germany and a Japan.

Our Japan player has backed out. The 4 of us are waiting to find experienced players for Germany and Japan.

We have all the players. People wanting to participate in this game can post in the reserve channel and be offered roles/countries to play. Players wanting a break from this long war can find temporary or permanent replacements there(hopefully). You can select a side to be a reserve member of to gain access to their private intel.

Moving multiplayer teams in toaw4

2-Players
Player1 -Move, save > player 2 and beyond -move, resolve, ?move, save >

3-Players(hypothetically)
Player1 -Move, save > player 2 move, save > player 3 -move, resolve, ?move, save > Player 1 -move, save, player 2 -move, resolve, ?move, save > player 3 -move, save > player 1 -move, resolve, ?move, save, ....repeat until turn finishes. This gets a little complicated. It's why I opted for 2 instances of the game. Ideally there'd be a gamefile capable of being updated, so that more than one player could move at once.

PM me if you're interested in following the AAR. Instead of having to hold up posting, or redacting images, I've setup private Allies and Axis rooms where teams can post updated, unredacted maps and discuss strategy as well. PM me for an invite, with a side of preference, and I'll give you access. You'll be considered a 'reservist' for that side, and may be offered roles to play with them. But you're under no obligation to play.