This is also a chance to see how an experienced, but non-elite player, can do -- if I can beat him, then the prospects for an Axis victory can't be that bad. Finally, it's an opportunity for me to get some feedback on my game play. It's a challenge.
Our game has progressed a lot, but I'll start from the beginning:
Strategy: I know Morris is an aggressive player, and I know he might sucker the Axis into wearing itself out vs. the Uk, thus setting the Russians up for an easy victory. My ambition is to give him everything he wants, but beat the UK so badly that I am able to redirect enough force to hold the Red Army at bay. I can't be sure how things will go, so I'll improvise depending on weather, and, of course, Morris.
Turn 1
1. Axis blast into Poland and reach Warsaw, though it holds for now.
2. Keeping my options open, I send two GARs into the North sea (one was sent through the canal from Kiel). Morris, true to form, immediately goes into attack mode and sinks the Kiel GAR - but the 2nd one has slipped past! You'd think he's also noticed the sea wake of the 2nd GAR, but maybe it can deke him.
3. STRAT was moved for Sea-Recon duty, though as you can see it wasn't needed.
The turn ends with the following exchange of messages:
Morris: Everything is normal . But your transport ? What is it for ? Anyway ,we sink it .
PJF: Just an appetizer for the RN.
Morris: It was really a delicious appetizer ! But is it too expensive ?
That question is troubling -- Morris is very good at costing the Axis time and oil. I'll have to be careful.
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