Empire of the Sun - Turn 3, Part 1

[@rogue7744]

Really appreciate your playthroughs, you’ve done a great job! You’ve really helped me learn this game and catch some of my own mistakes. Ty for sharing!

[@oldsoldier9132]

Great video as usual. That is a great looking map by Mark Simonitch. I bet it's a joy to play on.

[@CounterAttack]

I agree. Love the map.

[@johnsy4306]

If you guys love the map so much, check this out! They sell a BIG MAP (and counters) version of this and other games. bigboardgames.net/products/empire-of-the-sun

[@sentient02970]

This game is simply amazing and I am more impressed the more I watch your video playthrough. It's on my shortlist for ordering. I already have a huge load on P500 so I'm hesitant to pile it on just yet.

[@CounterAttack]

Ha yes I am in the same boat with P500 :)

[@gma5607]

This video is almost a year old so I’m sorry but I have to say you’ve missed out on a US naval step last turn and this, the extra one they get for still having Hawaii also I think you rolled a D10 for strategic warfare rather than a D6. Really enjoying the playthrough, you got the game recently and seeing someone go though the motions is really helping me learn it so thanks.

[@johnsy4306]

Yes, you are correct about the Dutch units in Tjilatjap.

[@wgoulding]

Attrition of Australian units while in Australia seems just plain wrong.

[@CounterAttack]

I agree. It's possible I got the rule wrong though.

[@johnsy4306]

yes, the Oz units do attrit but the Allies get them back esp the air units

[@Exsellsior]

You can't give replacements the unit in Port Moresby as it is a pre war (dotted) unit.

[@CounterAttack]

Thanks for catching that - I'll fix it.

[@troyhubbs5669]

Should you not have rolled the dice on the Japanese detecting and or deploying to the Caroline Islands to counter American deployment?

[@Phalanx11]

Actually the Marines just walked onto Guadalcanal so your not far off

[@Hammer1126]

Yes they walked on BUT, the Japanese were there and were building an airstrip(it was 90% done when the Marines landed) so likely Guadalcanal should have been Japanese controlled and would have required an Amphip Assault, with a intrinsic garrison strength.

[@johnsy4306]

You roll for Sent to Europe when they *leave* the Delay box, not when they enter

[@CounterAttack]

Oh! I totally missed that!

[@CounterAttack]

Hey John. I checked the rules on this one and I think you might be mistaken.

[@johnsy4306]

Wouldn't be the first time. Lemme check....yes, I think you are right. Rule 10.21 "Certain units WHEN BEING PLACED IN THE DELAY BOX may be Sent to Europe."

[@mrwiig1984]

You don’t have to criticize every little thing he makes a mistake on. Let the man play the game and enjoy it without someone telling him his wrong! I am looking at you John Sy... why don’t you start your own videos and leave this man alone. He is playing at home not at some championship arena.

[@CounterAttack]

Hey I'm good with all the comments! They are helping me learn the game ;)

[@HistoricalConflict]

annoying isn't it? it's why I don't do live plays or math on screen anymore