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cpdeyoung -> RE: GD 1938 (11/18/2016 3:09:46 PM)
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It is good to see new players for this great mod.
Some thoughts on the shape of Game 27 :
France and Great Britain probably must be played by the same player. France will have a quiet time of it after 1940 in most games.
With the turnaround we are averaging we will have a very slow game with even seven players. Players whose nations are inactive (USA and USSR) really need to play their turns promptly. These should be quick turns till these nations enter into a conflict. I certainly agree that quick turns are preferable; we really need to pick up the pace or we will have a really tough time ever getting past 1942. Game 23 has been active since late April 2016, so we are doing about a turn a week, getting us to May 1940. We may see 1942 by Spring 2017.
Each game we start implies a commitment to multiple years of play. We could shorten this significantly if we all watched Dropbox notifications and did our turns promptly.
I would be very interested in a "turn-a-day" GD1938. This would require dedication but it is possible. Imagine getting through a year of game time in less than two weeks. We need four or five players to do it, and I am more than willing to be one.
I don't think we need handicapping. We have many experienced players now, and new ones entering. Perhaps we should hesitate to have a brand new player take Germany or Great Britain.
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Ernie has changed aspects of the political system to ensure US neutrality will be more historically accurate, for instance the US cannot influence minors.
I am not sure this accurately describes the current modifications? Perhaps Ernie and Bombur can address the current state of modifications and house rules regarding the behavior of the USA during the period of isolationism.
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The 2nd world war can be simulated by a house rule stating that only Germany Italy and Japan can Ally.
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Only the Original Axis can ally with each other. Only the Orignal Allies & USSR can ally. USSR cannot ally with the original allies until attacked by, or attack the Axis. The Allies may not attack Germany, Italy or Japan, unless they are already at war with them. In other words, France and Britain may not attack Germany before Germany becomes at war with one of them. US gets an exception, and can join the French and British once they enter, if Britain and/or France is at war.
The second quoted passage is a quote from Ernie, which is a fuller description of the house rule.
Ernie has expressed his preference for saving the state of the game within a turn. I think this would make the multi nation players much more comfortable starting a turn. Things can happen over two to four hours of play, like an OS refresh!
Chuck
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