Slitherine

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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

John was up very late or very early. He has church in the morning, so he's going to be red-eyed and muddle-headed.

How do I know these things? I was up very late and very early. I have church this morning. I am red-eyed and muddle-headed.

This dratted game!

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ORIGINAL: adarbrauner

You have to make allowance for every enemy's countermove;

Anachro is first class sailor and super aggressive;

never underevaluate

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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

In reading a few posts, there seemed to be so many unfamiliar names among CV, CVL, BB, BC that it seemed like heavies might be everywhere doing terrible things to the good guys.

What's your impression of the mod, so far. Has it given you a touch more freedom to do things or do you find yourself a tad more limited? Are you satisfied with everything? And I know the answer to this question: Are you having fun?

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ORIGINAL: John 3rd

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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

In reading a few posts, there seemed to be so many unfamiliar names among CV, CVL, BB, BC that it seemed like heavies might be everywhere doing terrible things to the good guys.

What's your impression of the mod, so far. Has it given you a touch more freedom to do things or do you find yourself a tad more limited? Are you satisfied with everything? And I know the answer to this question: Are you having fun?

Always having fun! BANZAI!


The Mod seems to be OK. Each side has a good amount of toys to play with and I wish I could speak with him some. Have no idea what he is doing or trying to do. The strength of the Mod really depends on the Allied Player.

All the changes within the Treaty ALWAYS benefit the Allied player on the 5:5:3 basis so that gives proportionally more for them to play with. EX: The Japanese get the Amagi-Class BC Ishitaka but the American gain Lexington-Class BC's Constitution and Constellation (with one old BB (Mississippi I think) scrapped to balance out the numbers).

Beyond the Treaties, the Allied player has lots of very early choices to convert some AOs or AS into CVEs. Those are pretty decent deals to augment things in late-32 or -43. The two ANZAC CAVs (Melbourne and Wellington) and two American CLV's can convert into proto-Princeton-Class CVLs and they are pretty nice.

Add to those possibilities above, the increased strength of the French, Australian, and New Zealand Navies and there are lots of things to use.

Lastly---due to what happened in our match--the off-map aircraft purchase system for the Allies and I think it makes for a massive boost in Allied power IF USED WELL.

Would just love to talk to Sean about that...

Does that help? Does it create more questions?

I know there is always LOTS of Allied player crying, whining, and lack of understanding regarding the Mods and that they favor the Japanese too much. There may be some kernels of truth there. Don't know until we're farther into the Mod. I'd love to hear from that crowd. Some of the BS that I read over in your thread (when our match ended) indicated a ton of ignorance. Whether that is intentional, lazy, or accidental I do not know. Would love to constructively talk about it and try to rectify any misunderstandings.

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ORIGINAL: ny59giants_MatrixForum

Yes Admiral!

The garrisons were lowered to reflect more towards bases that have economic assets. John had raised them too high in many places. While japan may have lower garrison requirements, the Chinese have better supply generation AND from 50 to 100% increase in non-infantry device production.

This will all end when I eventually get around to changing China to Big B's version of China. Hopefully this theater will end being more a stalemate than a place for Japan to roll over like it is now.

I recently completed a book of the wars in China from 1911 to 1949. I now see the reason behind Brian's (Big B) mod here.


I have played both sides to very late '43. First as Japan and now as Allies that should go the distance. The Allies do have enough to hurt Japan early in '42 if they are not careful. Two of the hybids convert quickly (90 days - can start in Feb '42) while the two American CLVs take until late '42 (180 days - May to Nov).
The Allies have dedicated training air groups which helps a lot. The Americans get more in July '43.

I think the mod is relatively balanced after all the tweaks to get it back from being too Japanese friendly in the game John had vs Canoerebel.