Axis & Allies Online 1942 - any good?

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 09, 2020 1:46 am

Man, I just don't know how I can bounce back from losing 1 IPC for one turn.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 4:19 am

I would like to propose a name change. I'd like to say swap the Alternate Reality and Reality names.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am

I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:52 am

Alternate Earth (Zenn7 Russia).

The Nazi forces have hunkered down for the winter it seems. Marshaling their forces for a big push.

We have struck back and given ourselves a little more buffer. We will hold our Southern production facilities for at least one more season. But the Japanese grind forward. Our efforts to slow them down meet with continued failure. Their armies are seemingly unfazed by the vast frozen tundras.

(A tank and an infantry lose to a single infantry??? GRRR... I'd have these people executed for incompetence if the Japanese hadn't already taken care of that for me).

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:15 am

I've played 4-5 single player games and one people game always as the Russians and here's what I've gleamed.
The Germans always leave a minimalist force in the West and go straight for the Russians.
The Americans abandon the Pacific and concentrate on the west. However they only go after France and Norway with no more than 3 units. The Germans minimal force is able to handle this after no more than 2-3 turns.
Russians that go on the offense delay their demise by turn or two. But if they stay on defense they lose anyways in less than ten turns.
The Japanese don't seem to care about the United States almost empty west coast. No, they like to go apeshit in Asia.
England will go after France and Norway with 1 or 2 units. They concentrate on India and send 2-3 unit stacks against north Africa and the Japanese. The give up on north Africa pretty quickly to concentrate on defense against the Japanese.
I've never lasted more than bout ten turns so I don't know what happens after that.
I suspect Europe becomes too hard to invade for the allies.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:26 am

Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)

Some good news, Hitler went ahead and committed suicide after the taking of Berlin, so now we have more competent leaders of the German Armies. We shall create an even better masturbater race!

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:28 am

You only have to see the Alternate Universe to see it can be different. I've always found the dice a huge factor in Russia's survivability

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:28 am

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:15 am I've played 4-5 single player games and one people game always as the Russians and here's what I've gleamed.
The Germans always leave a minimalist force in the West and go straight for the Russians.
The Americans abandon the Pacific and concentrate on the west. However they only go after France and Norway with no more than 3 units. The Germans minimal force is able to handle this after no more than 2-3 turns.
Russians that go on the offense delay their demise by turn or two. But if they stay on defense they lose anyways in less than ten turns.
The Japanese don't seem to care about the United States almost empty west coast. No, they like to go apeshit in Asia.
England will go after France and Norway with 1 or 2 units. They concentrate on India and send 2-3 unit stacks against north Africa and the Japanese. The give up on north Africa pretty quickly to concentrate on defense against the Japanese.
I've never lasted more than bout ten turns so I don't know what happens after that.
I suspect Europe becomes too hard to invade for the allies.

I think the new rules make it much harder for the allies. Newer is not always better.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:29 am

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:28 am You only have to see the Alternate Universe to see it can be different. I've always found the dice a huge factor in Russia's survivability

very true, Russia would probably be still hanging on if the defense got better roles in our universe.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:30 am

Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)

I know it's only going to last a turn, but it's the psychological effect we are hoping makes the difference.

What is the rule about IPCs after you lose your capital?

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:31 am

Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:26 am
Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)
Some good news, Hitler went ahead and committed suicide after the taking of Berlin, so now we have more competent leaders of the German Armies. We shall create an even better masturbater race!

I don't know if that's a result of autocorrect, but it made me laugh.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:36 am

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:30 am
Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)
I know it's only going to last a turn, but it's the psychological effect we are hoping makes the difference.

What is the rule about IPCs after you lose your capital?

If I remember correctly, you would get a huge boost and I cannot purchase until I take my capital back. Not sure in this version.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:37 am

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:31 am
Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:26 am
Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:40 am I see the UK fell into my Berlin Trap...

All the fake news is saying the German communications have broken down and the General did not get the order from Hitler to keep his armies in Berlin and he moved them anyhow...FAKE NEWS! It's A Trap!

(sigh...with all those movement lines blurring info, I could have swore I had 4 infantry parked in Berlin, noticed I did not as soon as I started placing reinforcements)
Some good news, Hitler went ahead and committed suicide after the taking of Berlin, so now we have more competent leaders of the German Armies. We shall create an even better masturbater race!
I don't know if that's a result of autocorrect, but it made me laugh.

raydude · Post by **raydude** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:59 am

In the Zenn7 universe, reports are coming in to the German High Command about a "Man in the High Castle" film, showing a Berlin that has fallen due to being left undefended. "This shall not happen in our universe!" stated Oberfeldmarshall Raydude. Germany has taken back France, the low countries, and Finland. Admiral Doenitz has been given more new subs with which to menace the Mediterranean sea.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 09, 2020 12:38 pm

I did not love the dice that round.

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Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 4:24 pm

El Guapo wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 12:38 pm I did not love the dice that round.

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That round would virtually every round in the game so far for me.

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The remaining Russian naval commander in charge of last vessel has finally paid enough attention (thanks in part to the neon "STRIKE HERE!" sign from the Americans), only to demonstrate not only is he incompetent in when and where to engage, his firing crew couldn't hit the broad side of a battleship (or at least not a submarine). Thus ending the Russian navy.

The Germans have left us another opening to further buffer us from them. The Japanese aggressively pushed into our border. We sent a few troops out to destroy one of their lone armored divisions, but that will only be a minor speed bump on their march.

It is just about time to focus our efforts on fortifying Moscow.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 4:37 pm

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 4:24 pm
El Guapo wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 12:38 pm I did not love the dice that round.

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That round would virtually every round in the game so far for me.

Yes, this game taught me very young how unfair dice can be and this game has brought it all roaring back.

The remaining Russian naval commander in charge of last vessel has finally paid enough attention (thanks in part to the neon "STRIKE HERE!" sign from the Americans), only to demonstrate not only is he incompetent in when and where to engage, his firing crew couldn't hit the broad side of a battleship (or at least not a submarine). Thus ending the Russian navy.

I don't know if I should admit this, but the only reason the Japanese got a foothold in North America is because I completely lost sight of the half of their navy that went North to carry out that attack. Turns out my intelligence corps was thoroughly infiltrated by spies and sympathizers and it's been a struggle to get everything turned around.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 09, 2020 4:42 pm

Also, with dbt mostly out of it, I could handle another game or two if we want to start a few more.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 5:19 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 4:42 pm Also, with dbt mostly out of it, I could handle another game or two if we want to start a few more.

I could definitely handle another game or 2!

Redfive · Post by **Redfive** » Sat May 09, 2020 5:50 pm

Please, someone send out invites.

I don't mind but not sure if I have all of you on friends list yet.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:06 pm

Zenn7
Redfive
Steisser
??
??

(Who's the last 2)

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:17 pm

Sure, I'd do another, though I'd defer to anyone who is not in either of the current games.

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dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:21 pm

I volunteer if you need somebody for Russia. What can I say, I want to try something new.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:21 pm

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:06 pm Zenn7
Redfive
Steisser
El Guapo
??

(Who's the last 2)

DBT, want the last slot? - Good timing, you're in. I'll see if I can send friend invites out and get a game started up later this evening (watching Star Wars RoSW now)

Guap, don't worry, more people want to play, we'll just start another game (I can manage 3 at a time, I suspect some others can as well).

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:31 pm

Stessier, you can definitely build in sea spaces with enemy ships in them. I was wondering why you weren't.

Upshot is the Pacific theater is in reasonable shape, even factoring in Japan's Siberian conquests.

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raydude · Post by **raydude** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:31 pm

I’d like to be in another game.

raydude · Post by **raydude** » Sat May 09, 2020 8:35 pm

What’s the status in the other universe? Is it over? Did the allies win?

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sat May 09, 2020 9:03 pm

raydude wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:35 pm What’s the status in the other universe? Is it over? Did the allies win?

Universe #1 about to be an Axis victory.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 09, 2020 10:01 pm

Lassr wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 9:03 pm
raydude wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:35 pm What’s the status in the other universe? Is it over? Did the allies win?
Universe #1 about to be an Axis victory.

Could be going a smidge better for freedom, I suppose.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sat May 09, 2020 10:03 pm

Who needs Hawaii anyway?

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 10:34 pm

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:21 pm
Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:06 pm Zenn7
Redfive
Steisser
El Guapo
??

(Who's the last 2)
DBT, want the last slot? - Good timing, you're in. I'll see if I can send friend invites out and get a game started up later this evening (watching Star Wars RoSW now)

Guap, don't worry, more people want to play, we'll just start another game (I can manage 3 at a time, I suspect some others can as well).

Don't think I'm friends with any of you. Sent DBT an invite, didn't see any of the rest of you in the steam friends list, so please let me know your steam ID and I'll send a friend invite (or you can send me one - zenntt777).

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sat May 09, 2020 10:35 pm

raydude wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:31 pm I’d like to be in another game.

Looks like the first game is about to end, probably not to early for whoever is in there to start a new game. I'll be happy to join if you need another, but I will defer to someone in that group to get it going as they may not be ready yet.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun May 10, 2020 6:10 am

In the Real Universe, I can confirm that taking a capital gives you all of the IPCs for a turn - Britain had 98 IPCs to spend on 11 units. I'm sure I chose poorly, but the next turn will be fun.

In the Alternate Universe, the American fleet, taking the advice of our British friends, dealt a serious blow to the Japanese navy off the coast of the Philippines. The Americans attacked with 1 Aircraft Carrier, 2 Subs, 1 Destroyer, 1 Battleship, and 1 Fighter and Bomber from Guam. The Japanese had 3 Transports, 3 Subs, 2 Destroyers, and a Battleship. There were two additional American fighters squadrons doing CAP over the Caroline Islands that didn't get the message to follow the Carrier when it attacked which could have been a devastating turn of events. At first contact, the Americans were able to score a hit on the Battleship and send a Sub to the bottom. The Japanese Battleship returned the favor by sinking an American Sub. During the next round, the American Aircraft Carrier, furious at the fighter mixup, found and sunk another Sub, while the rest of the fleet sunk the remaining Sub and a Destroyer. During the engagement, however, the second American Sub and a Destroyer were lost. On the third and final round, the Carrier managed to single handedly take down the final Japanese Destroyer while the Battleship sunk it's counterpart, but not before it could take down the American fighters and score a hit on the American Battleship. Unfortunately, the three Japanese transports were scuttled before they could be captured. The two lost sheep fighter squadrons chose that moment to return and took up patrolling while the rest of the fleet celebrated it's hard fought victory.

Seriously, I clicked on those two fighters twice to move them into the attack zone and it wouldn't register. I just figured they were moving with the Carrier. I was furious when I saw they hadn't made the trip. It worked out okay, I guess, given my Carrier's ability to roll 1s, but it could have been very, very bad.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sun May 10, 2020 8:51 am

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 10:34 pm
Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:21 pm
Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 8:06 pm Zenn7
Redfive
Steisser
El Guapo
??

(Who's the last 2)
DBT, want the last slot? - Good timing, you're in. I'll see if I can send friend invites out and get a game started up later this evening (watching Star Wars RoSW now)

Guap, don't worry, more people want to play, we'll just start another game (I can manage 3 at a time, I suspect some others can as well).
Don't think I'm friends with any of you. Sent DBT an invite, didn't see any of the rest of you in the steam friends list, so please let me know your steam ID and I'll send a friend invite (or you can send me one - zenntt777).

Got Redfive and Steisser, waiting for DBT to accept I think and waiting for El Guapo's info or friend invite.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sun May 10, 2020 8:53 am

stessier wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 6:10 am I'm sure I chose poorly, but the next turn will be fun.

Next turn? Oh you silly Limey.

Seriously, I clicked on those two fighters twice to move them into the attack zone and it wouldn't register. I just figured they were moving with the Carrier. I was furious when I saw they hadn't made the trip. It worked out okay, I guess, given my Carrier's ability to roll 1s, but it could have been very, very bad.

I played a few single player games and the carrier/aircraft movement handling is done poorly. Got rather confusing, as is transport loading, if you have more than 1 transport and you are loading and going to different locations.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sun May 10, 2020 8:53 am

In alternate universe Russia...

The Germans are amassing outside Moscow. The Japanese are rounding up everything else outside of Moscow.

We have sent our last armored division out to provide a distraction as we pull the troops in to make our last stand. If our allies are able to turn this around, perhaps, we will rise again.

raydude · Post by **raydude** » Sun May 10, 2020 9:45 am

Ugh, I cannot believe I clicked on the wrong freekin territory to attack! I should be sacked for incompetence. Probably will be soon, by the British.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sun May 10, 2020 10:06 am

raydude wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 9:45 am Ugh, I cannot believe I clicked on the wrong freekin territory to attack! I should be sacked for incompetence. Probably will be soon, by the British.

one thing I've learned in this first go round, make sure you are doing what you think you are doing before clicking next phase. I mean I left Berlin defended by 1 artillery!!!

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Sun May 10, 2020 10:15 am

How do you conduct strategic bombing?

Playing my SP game, after they did it to me and I realized the impact, I sent a bomber to Russia, it attacked rather than strategic bombing (died in vein, didn't even take a lowly infantry with him). Same thing in Britain (though he did take a lowly infantry with him at least).

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Sun May 10, 2020 10:51 am

Zenn7 wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 10:15 am How do you conduct strategic bombing?

Playing my SP game, after they did it to me and I realized the impact, I sent a bomber to Russia, it attacked rather than strategic bombing (died in vein, didn't even take a lowly infantry with him). Same thing in Britain (though he did take a lowly infantry with him at least).

you have to click on the factory and not the territory.