Feinder
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I'm not sure what "hypothetical south pacific scenario" you're referring to. But if it's the WitP equivelant of UV (same map) that starts in May 42, LtFighter(Allies) and I(Japan) have been playing this one.
Yes the turns go fast.
There is no production.
You can only slowly repair ships at major bases by disbanding, but there are no yards.
We've had a few CV battles, but even if you lose most of your CVs, there is still ample opportunity for surface engagements (much more frequently in this scenario actually).
The map will seem tiny.
You cannot "train" your pilots as Japan, becaue the map is so small Allies can interdict you (and in fact the Allies will chase your LBA back to Truk in about a 2 months; and Allies will be able to "train" if you so allow).
We've found some issues:
1. There are no Japanese ground replacements. I expect these got over-looked because production would normally take care of this, but it's off.
2. Because there are no repair yards, you can't repair devices.
3. I consider it an issue that, all of the Japanese squadrons in-game are Naval, and at only 10 pilots per month (for all your squadrons CV ~and~ LBA), you can get neutared after the first CV engagement.
Our game is winding down at this point, I think it's late December. We had probably 3 CV engagements. Most were draws with depleted airgroups. In CVs, mine are in better shape, but with no planes to fly. In course of the game, I think he's sunk Ryujo. I sank Hornet, and crippled Sara, York adn Enterprise (but none sinking). However, they're out for longer, because of no yards (and the scenario isn't that long anyway). I've ended up hosting LBA squadrons on my CVs, because my CV squadrons were depleted, and no-where for my LBA to base (because everythign besides Truk can get clobbered). The have been plenty of surface battles (partly because he has few operable flight decks, and I have no air-crews). As Japan, I've just been "delay, delay, delay" and try jump in with my CVs at targets of opportunity when available. At this point, there isn't much for me to do. He's been slowly retaking NG and pushing up solomons. But no point in risking my CVs vs. his B-17s (esp with depleted airgroups). Game is kind of winding down (ends Feb 43), but it's fun (and I'm curious to see how far he gets).
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