Second Reich update - Page 8

MagyarCrusader · September 18, 2002, 01:33

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Italy barely has anything.

You have my city of Trento!

Darius871 · September 18, 2002, 01:38

You didn't actually expect to keep that, did you?

MagyarCrusader · September 18, 2002, 02:49

OK thats it! I'm taking Rome next turn!

Darius871 · September 18, 2002, 03:00

God knows you probably can.

The ANZAC · September 18, 2002, 19:56

I can't retake France

But we can still continue and have Germany have to invade Britain

Or we can just end this pbem

academia · September 18, 2002, 20:17

It´s up to you guys (The ANZAC and Darius)
Obvioulsy, i´d like to go on... it´s your choice.

Darius871 · September 18, 2002, 20:55

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I can't retake France

What do you mean? Surely you have reserves and transports somewhere...

The ANZAC · September 18, 2002, 21:05

*Darius in denial*

No I wouldn't be able to this turn, maybe next turn; yes you're right I do have reserves

MagyarCrusader · September 18, 2002, 23:46

Germany can't invade Britain. Only the west allies can build transports. I designed the scenario to be over when either Paris or Berlin falls, but I never anticipated such an early victory/defeat.

I've spent most of the game up to this point investing in city growth and I've just begun to mass produce troops and join in on the war, so I personally would like to keep going, but I don't know where a good stopping point will be. I guess we could play another turn and see if ANZAC can retake France. If he does we can consider this the aftermath of Verdun, since basically the French army was destroyed during the battle and the British carried the West Front henceforth, so no big loss.

Darius871 · September 19, 2002, 00:10

Not to mention academia didn't destroy many troops in his invasion; he probably only encountered about ten units, and perhaps twenty or so more units disappeared when their homes were lost. Most of the Allied army hasn't even been touched since the German strategy avoided the Front itself, so there are many troops there.

All I am worried about is that when ANZAC retakes France many of the fortifications will be destroyed, so the German player can attack even with infantry.

academia · September 19, 2002, 00:30

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Germany can't invade Britain. Only the west allies can build transports. I designed the scenario to be over when either Paris or Berlin falls, but I never anticipated such an early victory/defeat

Well, take this as an experience. Maybe you could try to modify a couple of things in a future improved multiplayer version.

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Not to mention academia didn't destroy many troops in his invasion; he probably only encountered about ten units, and perhaps twenty or so more units disappeared when their homes were lost

Yes, around 35-45 units.

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All I am worried about is that when ANZAC retakes France many of the fortifications will be destroyed, so the German player can attack even with infantry.

That´s the idea

The ANZAC · September 19, 2002, 22:49

Major counterattacks launched everywhere in France. German Forces nearly encircled

...hopefully victory will prevail

academia · September 20, 2002, 16:56

* Just a few french cities reconquered.

MagyarCrusader · September 21, 2002, 03:24

Took a trench... yay

Darius871 · September 21, 2002, 05:37

Took 70% of France, including Paris, cut major rail lines to prevent further one-turn blitzes, and solidified defensive position in numerous hills and mountains. Last turn I took my greedy eyes from all those empty German cities because I thought Britain could defend them better than I, but after the last turn it appears not. So, now my only option is to raze the entire nation.

Either the allies will have France, or nobody at all!

The ANZAC · September 21, 2002, 10:50

I probably could have protected more if some Italian troops in Normandy weren't blocking the way

BTW want to switch them bak to me? I have the forces to support them now. When's the best time for the trade?

Darius871 · September 21, 2002, 12:52

I'll be home today at 11 GMT, so anytime after that. I'll AIM you if you're on then.

MagyarCrusader · September 21, 2002, 13:35

Forgive my ignorance, but how are you guys going to switch ownership of the cities?

Darius871 · September 21, 2002, 13:44

You can begin a realtime game during a player's turn and switch them using human diplomacy options. You make the change, play the turn, and save it like any other one.

The ANZAC · September 21, 2002, 19:06

I guess you're not on, Darius?

Darius871 · September 21, 2002, 19:49

sorry, got backed up, but I am now. My buddy list says you're on though.

Darius871 · September 23, 2002, 19:24

All right there was a technical difficulty with the switch, so I just redid the turn without taking the cities. If anyone has a problem with that, let them speak now...

academia · September 23, 2002, 19:42

Ok Darius. Always using this dirty tricks...

Darius871 · September 23, 2002, 20:00

The ANZAC · September 23, 2002, 20:33

Good chunk of France reliberated. After complete liberation, a massive fortification project, rivalling all before will begin construction

academia · September 23, 2002, 23:11

Historical month for the german army

Darius:
Good news!!! One less country to manage

News:
* ITALY SEIZED. The entire country conquered by german forces.
* FRANCE: Fierce battles took place all over the country; but with the same result... german victory!!
Many cities reconquered...

Britain and Russia: Please, make up your mind and
SURRENDER!!!!!

Darius871 · September 23, 2002, 23:26

Heh I knew it! Italy just didn't have time to build enough troops.

Personally I say game over, but whatever you guys want.

academia · September 23, 2002, 23:30

Darius:
I accept your surrender.

The ANZAC:
I need yours... or do you want to go on?

MagyarCrusader · September 24, 2002, 01:30

Hey! Thanks academia for saving some for me!

I guess it's all over now.

But thank you everyone for playing.

On another note, do you all think this scenario was too unbalanced? I am aware that Darius went well over half the game with the inability of producing Russian troops. Any suggestions on how I could improve this for a future PBEM?

academia · September 24, 2002, 01:56

Sorry

I saw the opportunity and i took it.
Anyway, let me tell you that i spent many hours playing this scenario in the singleplayer mode. I think that is the best WW1 scenario on the net

Suggestions...
* Delete that stupid event: "if paris captured, allies civ destroyed"
* And the railroads... one more time i have to say that i don´t like them; i find it extremely inaccurate and unreal. I conquered France in one turn and Italy in the other!!! That was impossible during the WW1.
In my opinion, you should forbid the construction of railroads and expand the rate movement of the roads; take a look at "Imperalism 1870"

* Please, let germany build transports.

mmm... nothing else come to mind now. It´s a great scenario