A&A 1914 Gameplay

[@evanweiss9994]

I still remember the day I got this game and I still love so much. Thank you for getting me into axis and allies!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the content! It's a great series of games, to be sure!

[@theatomicbomb1823]

One thing I find fascinating is why is the fall of France is a death blow to the entente, but the fall of Russia isn’t, when I play if Russia falls the entente often still wins, but not France, I’m sure it’s down to a million little factors, really shows all the effort a and a put into making this game

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Interesting thoughts...I agree. Perhaps it's because while Germany was focused on Moscow, the UK and French were able to build up massive forces that can now push eastward. Just a guess.

[@Miniature_Mike]

I let Germany build in Munic too and it helps balance a lot!

[@NuecKing]

Nice. Glad you came back to this house!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I appreciate the support!

[@MaddoxWarford-x4y]

Good music

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gostintheshadows]

God I love this game!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

It's a good one!

[@TheChaplainMO]

I know we have discussed playlists before, but in the first 10 minutes I’ve heard Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park… Are we listening to the same playlist?? LOL

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

It's possible - I just put in a movie soundtracks list on KZbin and start playing. Nice background, and adds to some tension on occasion!

[@TheChaplainMO]

@@TheHilltopPillbox I do Spotify (until the kids steal it for Moana soundtrack) then I hop to “Epic Scores” on Amazon Music lol

[@sgtshultzie5717]

The factory in Munich is a house rule we use....also use Switzerland impassable

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

We do, too. I forgot to mention that...

[@sgtshultzie5717]

I believe I mentioned these house rules to you before....also we use $5 Ftrs

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@sgtshultzie5717 I think fighters are very under-used by many players I have faced. $5 is a good idea!

[@sgtshultzie5717]

In our games we found that air superiority is very important ...gets those arty up to 4

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@sgtshultzie5717 Agreed.

[@joelyone4879]

A house rule we started to use is that America only makes 10 ipcs when they are not at war but once they enter the war they make the usual 20 ipcs

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Interesting. Similar to my home-grown Italy rule, I guess. Might try that if we don't use the Munich building area...

[@slipcapone1466]

Nice video mate. Would still love to see you play with the Tournament Rules with the CP receiving a bid of 12 (this seems the most balanced), the only difference we do is instead of the time limit we play for 6 full rounds as seasoned players would get this many rounds in within the time limit and it allows us to play the game over more than 1 session. With these rules in place, no limit is required to be put on India (which is a house rule often used). Keep the vids coming.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Sounds compelling...is there a place I could download the tournament rules? I've seen different ones floating around, but yours sound the best of what I've seen... Thanks in advance!

[@slipcapone1466]

@@TheHilltopPillbox Hey mate, The link isn't working. Do you have an email address you are happy to share here? Or you can PM me your email on axisandallies.org and I will send you the pdf.

[@littleumbrella1763]

I played like 10 games of a&a 1914 with my mum and no matter which side i am i always win lol. Its definitely more challenging as the central powers tho thats for sure.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Uh-oh, you'd better let her win a couple or you might lose a game partner! ;)

[@littleumbrella1763]

@@TheHilltopPillbox she triumphs in others games so were good.

[@brettsgamingtavern7429]

I love 1914. It became my favorite, over classic and global, when i bought it. Sorry I cannot agree with you on the rights thing though. I do believe in the American phrase of "we are born with certain unalienable rights." Life, liberty, and the persuit to happiness. I am not in the military, but i serve with them overseas, as a pilot. As for the game, I feel bad for your Austrians. I usually take romania and serbia first turn, and have a gigantic force to smash russia in austrian 2nd turn.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

The beauty of rights is the extent to which people wish to exercise them. But, there are many who are not born with those rights, and that is why I am thankful for those who fought to ensure that I and my family have them. I must be rolling wrong...but, they did better this game in the later rounds!

[@derekwhite3654]

Can’t wait to watch this video tomorrow. I have a cp strategy that won a game with the out of box rules. I don’t know if it would work twice though. At some point I’ll play test it again.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

That would be nice to see! Let us know how it goes!

[@adamdrumheller7430]

Thanks for your message about individual rights at the beginning of this episode, I feel like that's an important topic to contextualize today in the western world. It's nice to see some of the person behind the camera, really brought out the social science side you clearly have lol!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thanks for listening to the whole speech - although it's important to many, some will skip to the dice. I am always fearful that we will let our gratitude slip away and then find ourselves wanting what we so easily gave up. I teach Social Studies in high school, and my goal every year is to send out students who actually care about their civil rights, and where they came from.

[@adamdrumheller7430]

@@TheHilltopPillbox Always willing to turn my ear to a thoughtful speech! I can tell you're a good teacher with that kind of mindset and goal. As much as our rights are viewed as guaranteed, they have a price and are ultimately granted.

[@oliverscookingexperience5745]

thanks this is a fun axis and allies game I loved the extra rules you made for this game

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

House rules that have been thoroughly tested can certainly add to any game. Al Mol mentioned the Munich rule, so he gets the credit for that one!

[@peterdonlon2083]

Have you ever considered using the ‘only one round of attacking per turn’ rule in any other axis and allies version? It seems like an interesting concept that could change the dynamic of standard WW2 ones.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I just saw this...weird. Anyways, we did try that once, for about half a game of Anniversary. It really favoured the Allies, as it bought time for the Americans to get in before the Axis could get through to Moscow, which is KEY in that version! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@varovaro1967]

I proposed the Munich rule, still Switzerland should be impassable and Bombay has to limit production to IPCs number. I don’t use that Italian rule, I just make them enter on turn two as it happened historically (1915), i use zeppelins from HBG to carry German troops to Africa. All of the above evens the game quite a bit. Thank you and wise words of introduction for the video!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thanks for the idea! How do your zeppelins work? 2 infantry each? Is there a particular area they arrive in? Thanks in advance!

[@varovaro1967]

@@TheHilltopPillbox As an air transport the Zeppelin may carry any one infantry-class unit in non-combat movement only. It may move to, and pick up passengers but must land when it delivers its cargo. The Zeppelin in this role may be taken as a combat casualty but only if it is the last unit remaining. The Zeppelins may participate in ground combat as an attacking unit and may be taken as a casualty only if the enemy has fighters in the area to contest the airship. Zeppelins may alternatively strategically bomb key facilities and cities, successfully hitting on a 2 or less. If successful, roll one D6 and the result is the amount of damage the Zeppelin has dealt to the target. They move 6.

[@Andew17]

I think once a territory is in the hands of that country it can be given if they leave to a friendly one

[@sgtshultzie5717]

Hey Hilltop...if you are ever interested in playing a WW1914 game I'd like to play

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

That would be fun, but will have to wait until the New Year - so busy with BBR4 and work. Sigh...work.

[@julianrubio2458]

Hi hilltop can you make another axis and allies 1914

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I will (hopefully) be playing a 1914 game next week, and I'll put together a video for that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@skymarshal6787]

Well said hilltop!!!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thanks for listening, PK. It's a very important day for me, and it was sad to have all the gatherings canceled. Maybe next year.

[@CBs_Bill_from_Montana]

I’ve never seen anyone play this without house rules. Is there any way you could do a game with official (revised) rules only? Of course 1939 is my personal favorite to watch.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I think I did a video or two a while ago where I used the Russian Revolution Rule, USA stays put until Turn 4, and no build restrict for India. Is there anything else that I missed?

[@alexfriedman7207]

Very well spoken

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@superilikeeggsyo]

You seem to have a really rough time dealing with the Germans as France/UK in these 1914 games lol

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I probably spend too much UK cash in India...but, playing solo has no pressure, so I like trying crazy things!

[@superilikeeggsyo]

@@TheHilltopPillbox I'm not sure, really, since I didn't pay attention to your explanation on your house rules at the start of the video (multitasking). Did you give yourself a limit on how many units you can build in India each turn? I ask because in my experience, UK is best off going 100% Europe (i.e. defending France, trying to open a flank on Germany, etc.) *or* 100% India (i.e. defeating Ottomans ASAP, defending Russia's southern flank via Sevastopol/Ukraine if needed). A mix of both tends to lead to a bad outcome in both parts of the map.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@superilikeeggsyo I just saw this...weird that I never did before. I believe I played with a 5 unit limit, which I think is the OOB rules. We have tried the "no-limit" for India, but it draws a lot of UK money, and then Paris is hard-pressed. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@superilikeeggsyo]

@@TheHilltopPillbox OOB has no limit on building in India. Ideally Constantinople goes down long before Germany gets to Paris due to US/Italian help.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@superilikeeggsyo Thanks for the info...it's been a while since I have looked at that rule book!

[@Gostintheshadows]

So the country who initiates the attack like say Austria Hungary attacks Poland and its contested. Now Germany comes in and kills the remaining forces who gets the ipcs?

[@moosecow883]

Germany does.

[@moosecow883]

@roasted pancakes Is that a house rule or an official rule I missed? I'm genuinely curious.

[@moosecow883]

@roasted pancakes Is it in the rulebook or from a Larry Harris Forum or FAQ, etc.?

[@moosecow883]

@roasted pancakes OK, I found it in the rulebook. Page 19. Step 6.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

We've always played that the nation that fires the killing blow gets the territory, regardless of who has more stuff in there. Right or wrong, it works for us!

[@mcstrikerwarrior5941]

why is this game so expensive???

[@StevanEC]

Because is out of production

[@mcstrikerwarrior5941]

@@StevanEC Aw man, what a bummer

[@StevanEC]

@Evidential I got both Europe and Pacific for 120 dollars :)

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Sorry, I just saw this. It's a typical cost for a sweeping A&A game, but it is less expensive now that Renegade games bought the rights. You can get one for $100 now. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@StevanEC Renegade games has helped out there!

[@josephcantarelli789]

If this does not make u want 2 play axis and allies. U would b wrong.

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

Thanks for the thought, and for being a loyal sub!

[@josephcantarelli789]

@@TheHilltopPillbox thanks.