Anyone know what difference it makes selecting a scenario vs. "Use Default Data" in the lower right of the advanced skirmish setup options?

I have two questions about skirmish mode: What difference does it make selecting a scenario vs. "Use Default Data" in the lower right of the advanced skirmish setup options? Also, is it me or does the OOB selection seem to lag the historical availability of the units in question? I played ...

The "recurring upkeep expense" would be some number of PP's for each lab subtracted from the power's total income each turn. Therefore, the more labs you have in play, the less income you have available to purchase units. Labs could still be sold to adjust this balance.

I'd like to talk about the research model in CEAW. From a gameplay perspective, the existing system works extremely well. From a realism standpoint, though, it could be better. The CEAW model only reflects upfront research investments, not recurring expenses. As a result, the percentage of total PP'...

It looks like some of the map errors in the Market Garden / Arnhem multiplayer scenario have been fixed with the latest release, but there are still a few miscoded tiles remaining: -Tiles 39,42 and 41, 28 look like rough terrain, but they are coded as open tiles -Tile 39,44 looks like a cobblestone ...

Here are some articles: ..... Wow, this is fascinating. Thanks!!! I had originally thought the unprovoked 1941 Soviet DOW in the vanilla game was a contrivance purely for game balance purposes. While it is still debatable, it looks like there's at least enough historical evidence for an argument to...

There are information showing that Stalin wanted to buy time with the non-aggression time. Just as Hitler wanted. Stalin's plans was to attack Germany in 1942. This is similar to Russia activating anyway in the Spring of 1942 if not attacked before. That is really interesting Stauffenberg. Can you ...

I am referring to the Fortress Europa strategy as it is described in the current CEAW GS 2.1 manual, section 12.19, and summarized in my original post: (The main elements of this strategy are getting Spain to join the Axis, beating up the UK in Africa, launching Sealion, and then settling in to defe...

Good points all. THIS is the kind of feedback I was looking for. Thanks.

I wasn't missing the point, just the details (which you have kindly provided ) Thank you. This gives me something to think about for a bit.

I'm with grazyg here (and he is a top player and I am not), there is no real surprise until 42 Barbarossa happens or not and even then some attack just a little all the other 'options' could be standard strategies I really appreciate this conversation--once again, no impertinence intended. Hear me ...

Based on my own observations, I agree about the bias toward the Axis with skilled players. Forgive my inexperience with these forums, but how does one come to be recognized as a "top player" of CEAW GS? Like the rest of my posts, this is an honest question, and not meant to be derisive in ...

In a recent game I was playing, my opponent devoted more effort to the defense of Egypt and Iraq than I suspect he would have otherwise, had he known I was planning an FE strategy. This left him more vulnerable in NW Africa and the UK homeland, which were my real targets. I made a feint toward the I...

Offhand, it seems to me that knowledge might influence decisions about the distribution of UK forces between North Africa and the homeland.

I suspect part of the success of the strategy, where it has been achieved, owes to the surprise factor. Probably the best way to test it would be to run two simultaneous games, so the Allied player isn't initially sure which game in which it will materialize.

Can you qualify that? I don't mean to be the least bit rude, but that runs contrary to my experience. So far, I haven't seen any real specifics to back up the opposing view. I'm not sure what qualifies someone as a "top opponent", but I consider the folks I play with to be at least "h...

the single biggest mistake is to attack to soon - particularly with the Russians they key is to attack when you can kill units each time So, are you saying the 13 PP and handful of units from Spain make the difference between a viable, if not guaranteed, Fortress Europa strategy and one doomed to f...

Trying Fortress Eurpoa as you detail against a top opponent will likely end in failure, I suspect you would struggle even against a moderately capable experienced player. There are some mistakes that the Allies can make against fortress Europa that make it harder so the trick is not to make them. I...

Whether or not the Axis tries to recruit Spain, waiting until 1942 for the Soviets leaves a LOT of time for the Axis to beat up the UK in Africa or at home, or both. Then, when Russia does finally attack, they face veritable wall of iron if the Axis is playing well. At that point, the Axis forces ar...

I am glad to hear that others' experiences haven't been so one-sided. I'm still skeptical, but more games will tell. I'd like to point out that a 1942 Sea Lion is entirely feasible with FE. In my experience, the UK can focus on preventing the Axis from grabbing the Middle East oil or building up the...