Axis & Allies 1940 Global Second Edition/Special Forces/Airfields

Axis & Allies 1940 Global Second Edition/Special Forces/Airfields
Here is a link to thread that I started for this unit on axisandallies.org www.axisandalli...

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

One of the best shot A&A videos on youtube by a mile... extremely articulate, great camera work, and an absolutely gorgeous setup. You must do more vids!!!

[@primroselane1]

Thank you YG. Wow this is so much harder than I thought it would be. I have lots of ideas for more videos.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

That's great... build up your content and I'll send you some traffic.

[@dinglebay100]

This is really interesting stuff, I'm new to A&A and this gives me some great ideas, excellent video,can't wait to see some more.Use beginners need all the help we can get and this is much appreciated.

[@primroselane1]

If you enjoy this game half as much as I do then you're going to get your money out of it for sure.

[@HunterJonesAxisandAllies]

love the cruiser idea. never crossed my mind to use it. but definitely worth it for the 12 IPC cost.

[@primroselane1]

There's a lot of talk on A&A.org about what to do with cruisers. This is how I answer that question.

[@mikedearing6352]

Paratroopers are great fun but completely off scale I feel, as is any special forces units here's why. 1 infantry unit represents 180,000 to 1/4 million men, the biggest airborne assault in history was 10,000 infantry, many being in gliders and not just paratroopers. Germany used 5,000 men to parashoot into Crete, they won but...their casualties were very high. 1 game unit of paratrooper and or special forces is 1/32 scale, if each infantry can take 32 hits, rolling 32 dice when undamaged, then one of those dice could reasonably be the airborne unit. The USA had the 82 and 101 airborne units, a very tiny scale blown completely out of proportion...still they are fun. Cruisers.. I'd like to see battleships take 4 hits to sink, cruisers 3, destroyers 2, subs and other smaller just 1, this could allow many variations like, minor hits, major, possibly steering damage, all depending on what unit got the hit and what number did it roll, my super battleships may require 3 major hits and one minor for the 4 to be sunk, think about it like baseball, 2 strikes and unlimited fouls, the super battleships could take many hits, or just 3 major and the 1 minor. I'm trying to figure out another system where each unit has two matching dice, one to roll and one to identify the exact unit, both sides roll before anyone applies any casualties, then initiative is determined and affected by things like who is attacking, who has more veterans, basically who applies the first casualties.

[@Teflon-um8bn]

GHG. You make a strong argument for Airfields. Thought hokey at first but as I realized how much I want to play with Spec Ops i realized it is an essential house rule. I will have to use the gray cardboard markers to represent since i dont have a custom board and I bought so many of expansion airfield markers to replace the sucky gray markers insteadbof the ones with FTR symbols on them. Forbmy house rule i think I will make airfields cost 8 instead of 5 because scramble is not the only value they add, they also enable FTRs and FBs to move 5 spaces instead of 4.

[@primroselane1]

Airbases cost so much they are not a good value when you consider what you can purchase instead. Airfields make it possible to afford special forces paratrooper ability. They might be a good idea anyway but really essential when using the SFU.

[@nathangayner7592]

I never heard you mention the cost of the special forces unit.

[@primroselane1]

Holy Crap you're right Nathan. This was my 4th take trying to get it right and I probably thought I mentioned it because I had in an earlier take. The cost is 6 IPC's. There is a detailed description of the Special Forces Unit and a discussion about it here ; www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=38868.0

[@tornado_ofsouls3753]

This is a really interesting rule. I will playtest it with my group, could lead to some harsh lessons (Germany will have to be very careful not to lose their capital, with the threat of British special forces paratrooping in!)

[@primroselane1]

It has made the game a bit more interesting and a lot more fun. Let me know how it turns out for you, I could use a second opinion from someone who has tried it out beside me and my friends.

[@Teflon-um8bn]

tornado_ofsouls ! and GHG. we will test in our Valentines Game. Tef

[@primroselane1]

Cool. I want to know if I'm the only one who thinks they are a good idea with those values.

[@ryanbarton5426]

Great video

[@primroselane1]

Thank you Ryan.

[@Teflon2017]

GHG, so if I understand correctly, the Spec Ops troop costs/performs same as a tank except you get the added benefit of pairing/empowering basic infantry in an attack. Also, if each power gets one in their capital, then they have to purchase the other four afterwards. What is the memory tool to prevent purchase of more than 5 spec ops troops by any power during the game? If it helps, HBG now produces "Paratrooper" infantry pieces for all powers except Germany and Italy so you can use those for UK, US and RU Spec Ops infantry to distinguish. You have the Grey Coat for GE and I suppose you could substitute the FMG Italian gunner infantry for your Italian Spec Ops.

[@primroselane1]

I have piece trays for each nation where I keep all of their units. In them there are only 5 heavy tanks and 5 special forces units. I also have a larger piece tray where I keep all of my markers, I.C. complexes, neutral forces, etc. There is an extra spot in there for those 2 units when they die so they don't get used again. After the game is over I put them back into the nation's piece trays. I now have markers for all of the special forces that I put under them instead of green chips.

[@Teflon-um8bn]

GHG. OK. Thx. I will select link for org discussion on Spec Ops. If it talks to whether or not Spec Ops can Blitz with Tanks and Mech IN (and for my Mech AR) then no need respond here. If not pls provide any current experience in Spec Ops blitzing. Partners will want a definitive house rule for Valentines game vs just try it out. Sorry and Thx for this great capability. Tef

[@primroselane1]

I don't have any experience with that so let me know how it goes. This unit really is designed to work on it's own to infiltrate a territory before the other units arrive by compromising the opponents infrastructure. That's the reason that it adds to the infantry's attack value. I'm working on a Self-propelled Artillery Unit which might be a better candidate to blitz with a Tank or a Mech as it will have a movement of 2 as well.

[@papabless4565]

Just an idea but could the French special forces be placed in one of the african colonies. This would give the exiled French government some action and would keep the italian troops in africa on their toes. Just an idea :)

[@primroselane1]

That's a great idea, Ross. The Foreign Legion has a history in Algeria and it could be placed there. If the French cruiser isn't destroyed in the first round he could jump on it and escape North Africa.

[@Teflon-um8bn]

GHG. OK. so French player gets to choose where he wants his one Spec Ops at start of Rnd 1. But with spy power house rule added, wouldn't he be better placed in Paris to reinforce London against Sealion?

[@primroselane1]

I'm not entirely happy with my spy rules so I'm looking at changing those somehow. I like the idea of a spy just not how it sits now. I have a great idea of how to add more R&D to the game that is much more logical than the way it's done OOB or with my Spy. I thought Ross had a great idea by placing the French SFU in an alternate location. You could choose to put it in Paris if that's where you want it.

[@Teflon-um8bn]

GHG. Wow. much more detail on A&A.org. As somewhat of a military history buff myself, I have to say, based on all arguments posed (by Ichabod, Narvick, etc.) that you, GHG, have actually got these SFUs right. Why? Because A&A is more of a Campaign Level wargame than a tactical level game like Miniatures. Therefore, you have to find a way of portraying the Theater-changing aspect of SFUs (e.g. Guns of Navarone, Dirty Dozen, etc.) in our game. Selecting A3/D3 accomplishes this. There ia a big difference btw a Ranger and a Green Beret. Believe me Ive worked with them.....and they do run much faster than normal troops so land move 2 is accurate. Rolling all SFUs into one grandaddy as you have would make it just about right. Maybe you could make a distinction btw launching from an airfield vs an Airbase as move 3 vs 4 respective. Also i like the idea of letting them hit a minor facility at the start of combat then picking up on ground fight at Round 2. Tef

[@primroselane1]

It seemed to me that they didn't really see where I was going with my SFU and thought the values were out of wack. You have to be able to imagine the way it is used because you can't simulate them in A&A for the values to make sense.

[@nickolastrible2138]

young grasshopper sent me here this is absolutely great keep up the good work

[@primroselane1]

Thank you Nickolas! I will give it my best effort.

[@jimhorton581]

.. HI AGAIN GENERAL .. IT'S JIM .. MANY THANKS FOR THE EMAIL RESPONSE YOU SENT TO ME A FEW DAYS AGO .. I DO APPRECIATE IT .. ONCE AGAIN, FORGIVE ME FOR THE USE OF ALL CAPS .. IT'S JUST EASIER FOR ME TO USE THIS METHOD .. .. LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS' YOU DO !!! .. PLEASEEEEEE DO SOME MORE, OK .. GREAT INSIGHT TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND THE LOVE OF AXIS@ALLIES YOU HAVE .... NO BIG DEAL ABOUT THE EMAIL ADDRESS, OK .. I WASN'T REALLY AWARE THAT I AM ABLE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITHOUT IT .. I'M STILL WORKING ON 8-TRACK TAPE TECHNOLOGY, HA.HA... WENT TO THE SHAPEWAYS SITE FOR THE EFFIEL TOWER .. VERY IMPRESSED TO SAY THE LEAST .. LOVE ALL THE SCULPTS OF THE VARIOUS CITIES ETC ..A GREAT ADDITION FOR ANY WAR GAME .... MANY THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND INFO. HANG IN THERE, YOUR DOING A REAT JOB FOR SURE ..GOD BLESS, JIM.

[@primroselane1]

I like them all except for the sculpt for Sydney. It's only about half the size of the other ones so you hardly see it on the board.

[@B4hET]

Hey GHG, nice house rules you got there! Wanted to ask you, if you have a house rule depending factories on islands. Or is the red one on Hawaii something else? Greetings from Vienna/Austria (we'll meet at Grasshopper's Invitational Tourney in Sept.)! B4hET

[@primroselane1]

Hi B4hET. I'm looking forward to meeting you in Oshawa this September. Those are tiny little cities from the Fortress America game that I use to mark the Victory Cities. That one marks Honolulu.

[@B4hET]

Oh, that's nice! Is there a possibility to get them anywhere, besides buying Fortress America?

[@primroselane1]

Not that I know of. I think you would have to purchase the game.

[@primroselane1]

Haha just for shit and giggles I checked E-Bay and here they are; www.ebay.ca/itm/MB-1987-FORTRESS-AMERICA-BOARD-GAME-PARTS-GAMEMASTER-SERIES-28-US-CITY-MARKERS-/292076619549?hash=item44011f871d:g:PygAAOSwmgJY494u

[@B4hET]

Oh nice, but the problem is, shipping to Austria makes 12$ (more than the price for the pieces) even without customs... :O

[@jacobwilliams3206]

Are you using city minis from Fortress America (painted red) for your key cities?

[@primroselane1]

Yes. Good eye. They sell you a whole can of paint so I thought I'd paint up the cities and neutral infantry and not just the factories.

[@jacobwilliams3206]

I had a similar idea, but I haven't done it yet. Also, do you have one of those custom maps from BGG under a piece of plexiglass?

[@primroselane1]

No. The map I'm using is Young Grasshopper's design. This version was changed slightly by Cyanight. You can find several versions of the map in this thread; www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=37919.0 I had the map printed on paper and then laminated at a print shop. If I had it to do again though I probably would have it printed on vinyl instead because you get a lot of glare off of the laminate.

[@primroselane1]

I do have an expanded Amerika map from HBG under plexiglass.

[@haydenbrock4709]

could you please tell me what version of what map that is? I want a map that displays each nations roundel like that.

[@primroselane1]

This is Grasshopper's map that has been updated by cyanight. Unfortunately he has taken down the file. I've heard that the reason that he has taken it down is that he is improving the quality of the file with more vibrant colours. If that is the case then I will post a link when it becomes available.

[@haydenbrock4709]

GeneralHandGrenade thank you for replying. I tried searching all over for the map I saw in your video. Love your content, thx for being helpful

[@hadeus113]

Is there any update on YGs file? Thanks bud!

[@colemanbarker9183]

Hey GeneralHandGrenade! Im a little late to the game but regardless great video. My girlfriend and I love A&A’s and we can’t wait to use your houserules! Do you know if this map is available now? Also, do you have any recommendations on how to get it printed out?

[@entsolo7492]

Hi tks for your video really cool ! Im planed to sell my 1984 édition for buy the global edition ... but i just realise your map is amazxing and in one peace. I like to know where you get it ? So i can save 250$ and play with my 1984 items on a big map. Why pay that much just for a lager map. I already have all the items. Im gonna buy extra token for italy and china. and maybe the zombie cards,rules and items. for more fun :) Tks for your time.

[@primroselane1]

You will find lots of maps in this thread; www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/30935/axis-allies-community-map-files

[@entsolo7492]

@@primroselane1 Wow tks for your fast awnser. I like to buy your planes stand but on the website magnet is out of order and it's 10$ for only 10 stand. how much planes is on the game ? i dont want to spend 100$ on this. in canada is like 150$ . maybe i will try to make some by myself.

[@entsolo7492]

I like to know if the sea number have any use ? i like to delete them all bcs is so ugly.

[@entsolo7492]

Last question :p What is the size of the map ? I need this info for the printer. Tks