Roger's Scenario Thread

Cernel

For the record, there is an other game-modification, called "WWIIv3 1941 Move-Then-Buy", which has combat movement only before purchasement, and I suppose it addressed the problem I mentioned by having "Kamikaze Airplanes" enabled. However, this obliges the players to be much more careful not to make illegal movements (and to pay attention your adversary does not), to which you should add the problem about what to do if a "kamikaze" movement is detected after combat has been started. Moreover, if my understanding is correct, the game-maker arguably failed to add an explanation in the notes about that unless he or she actually wanted to have "Kamikaze Airplanes" as a "house rule" (in which case I would say he or she failed to clarify that the game-modification is also about this quite major change).

I think "WWIIv3 1941 Move-Buy-Move" is the best compromise you can possibly have for playing the original "WWIIv3" game via the current program.

mattbarnes

@rogercooper How are you playing this map? It's crashing before it opens for me, and the error reporter says the problem was already logged, so it's no unique to me.

mattbarnes

@mattbarnes referring to the Hearts of Iron / Awakening map that you recently reviewed.

SilverBullet

@cernel i actually love move-buy-attack, sometimes, especially when im drinking, i buy the wrong units either by mistake or during movement phase my movements make my purchases-before movement phase stupid. but it never caught on and i hardly even ask to play that version anymore.

RogerCooper

@mattbarnes said in Roger's Scenario Thread:

@mattbarnes referring to the Hearts of Iron / Awakening map that you recently reviewed.

What version are you running in? I am using the 2.6 prerelease. I have it running on two different computers.

mattbarnes

@rogercooper 2.5.22294

RogerCooper

@mattbarnes said in Roger's Scenario Thread:

@rogercooper 2.5.22294

Upgrade to the prerelease version. It is currently working better than 2.5.

RogerCooper

Name New World Order 1939 Lebowski
Description World War 2 in Europe starting in 1939 on the New World Order Map
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/New_World_Order_1939_Lebowski

Good Points

Axis is strong enough to fight a two front war
Reasonably balanced

Bad Points

2 PU infantry dominate the game and result in high unit density, many moves each turn and a slow game
Spain & Turkey are full members of the Axis

RogerCooper

Name AA Enhanced Revised
Description Revised Game on a modified map
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/AA_Enhanced_Revised

Good Points

Straightforward Rules Set
Even with a few extra territories in Eastern Europe the map is still fairly small

Bad Points

A hard struggle for Russia

RogerCooper

Name Iron Blitz-1945A-Russia & Japan
Description A hypothetical scenario where Russia goes to war against the Western Allies (with the assistance of what is left of the Japanese. Uses Classic map.
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Classic:_Iron_Blitz_1945A_Russia_And_Japan

Good Points

Interesting hypothetical scenario
Reasonably balanced
Fast playing

Bad Points

Europe needs more detail for this concept

RogerCooper

Name* Master of Europa
Description World War 2 in Europe in 1939 on the New World Order Map
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Master_of_Europa

Good Points

Interesting special units for each nation

Bad Points

It is hard to defeat the French fast enough to prevent Russia from getting too strong.

RogerCooper

Name NWO Vichy
Description World World in Europe starting in 1941 on the New World Order map with Vichy France as an Axis member
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/NWO_Vichy

Good Points

Straightforward rules with balanced unit options

Bad Points

An uphill struggle for the Russians

RogerCooper

Name Young Grasshoppers Tournament Edition
Description Global game optimized for tournament face-to-face play
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Young_Grasshoppers_Tournament_Edition

Good Points

Better balance than original Global Game

Bad Points

The special victory conditions don't work

RogerCooper

Name WW2 Path to Victory
Description Global game with some extra areas and better balance
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/WW2_Path_to_Victory

Good Points

Extra areas in Russia & China improve balance

Bad Points

The AI has trouble with political decisions

RogerCooper

Name Oztea 1939 Global
Description 1939 in the Global Game with additional political rules
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Oztea_1939_Global

Good Points

Interesting and realistic political rules

Bad Points

An uphill struggle from the Axis, due the earlier starting point
The AI has trouble making good political decisions

RogerCooper

Name WW2v3 1941 Move-Then-Buy
Description Anniversary Edition with phase reordered to speed play,
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/WW2v3_1941_Move-Then-Buy

Good Points

Implementation of the board game
Changed sequence speeds play

Bad Points

This is still a tough game for the Russians

RogerCooper

Name Britannia: Roman Invasion v2
Description Roman invasion of Britain
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Britannia:_Roman_Invasion_v2

Good Points

Interesting Asymmetric situation

Bad Points

Unit types not well balanced
Hard for the Romans to accomplish much

RogerCooper

Name House of Habsburg
Description Europe in the early 16th century on a large map
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/House_of_Habsburg

Good Points

Interesting semi-historical situation
Shows the importance of fortresses and chokepoints

Bad Points

No victory condition
Slow movement and large map makes for a slow game.
Ruleset confuses the AI somewhat

RogerCooper

Name Europe - Beta
Description Based on the Axis & Allies: Europe game
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Europe_-_Beta

Good Points

Plays fast
Reasonably good port of the boardgame

Bad Points

Game heavily favors Germany

RogerCooper

Name Small Balanced 4 Player Teams
Description The name says it all
https://axisandallies.fandom.com/wiki/Small_Balanced_4_Player_Teams

Good Points

Fast
Interesting Situation

Bad Points

Symmetrical map limits options