Slitherine

I think we all appreciate the work that the BJRp (Borger-Ronnie-Jim & Paul) team has put into the effort of giving us a Great game MOD (GS 2.x)! I want to explore (In two games) the changes that they have done to the AI in 2.x. I think it makes the tutorial, and practice game(s) easier to understand, and pave the way for a beginner to play PBEM, which of course is the goal. For this AAR, I will start as German, then in the next game, be Allies. The following DEFAULT options will apply:

Campaign overview:We are going to execute Fall Weiß (The German Invasion of Poland).

Synopsis: As you can see, I have done the standard opening moves. I also recruited a Fallschirmjaeger, and set my first TECH to General [Emphasis on Industry]

Eastern Front:
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Campaign overview: We needed to do a restart – As we found that we did not save (a Rick Perry moment) the first game. However, upon retry we take Warsaw in this turn.

Synopsis: As you can see, again a standard move.

New Units: I cleaned up units for the next turn
Tech: No Tech.

Eastern Front:
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Casualties: To Date.
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Campaign overview: We know that we should have fair weather next turn, so we will prepare to invade Denmark. The PPs are needed for building units and investing in technology.

Synopsis: As you can see, I prepare for the invasion of Denmark. I will also plan (Weather may hinder this) for an additional invasion of Norway.

New Units: I have a fighter in production.

Tech: No Tech change.

Current Situation:
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Campaign overview: Denmark has been absorbed into the greater German society. You can see the transports waiting for the possible invasion of Norway.

Synopsis: Again we are hoping for good weather, we also continue to build up in the west.

New Units: Fighter in production.

Tech: No Tech change.

Current Situation:
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Campaign overview: Outstanding! The dice gods were good to me! I got fair weather this turn, and we land in Norway.

Synopsis: Notice the strength of the Norwegian Garrison (GAR), its at 4. This is of course the rule change that ties the DOW with Denmark to Norway, and the DOW of Holland with Belgium. If you do both in the same turn, the strength of each Garrison, or regular Corps will be reduced.

New Units: Fighter in production.

Tech: No Tech change.

Current Situation:
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Campaign overview: We have reduced the Norwegian GAR to 2 steps, it should fall easily the next turn. The *New* Fighter has been placed in preparation for the invasion of the Low Countries. We also select General Guderian to assist Field Marshall Von Rundstedt in leading the troops.

Synopsis: The weather is winter in Central Europe.

New Units: The standard additional Battle Ships.

Tech: New Lab(s) in Armor, Infantry. Current labs in Air(T3) and General.

Current Situation:
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Current Production:
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Current TECH:
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Campaign overview: We take Norway this turn, otherwise no other action.

Synopsis: The weather is still winter. We place General Guderian with an Armor unit on the Western Front.

New Units: The standard additional Battle Ships.

Tech: New Lab(s) in the Navy.

Current Situation:
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Current TECH:
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Campaign overview: We bring both Norway units back to Greater Germany.

Synopsis: We continue the buildup, and discover a convoy enters the Northern Atlantic. We will easily dispatch these ships.

New Units: The standard additional Battle Ships.

Tech: No additional Labs.

Current Situation:
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Northern Atlantic:
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Campaign overview: Preparation for the Low Countries.

Synopsis: Oops the Royal Navy is too late! And it's still winter.

New Units: The standard additional Battle Ships.

Tech: No additional Labs.

Current Situation:
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Northern Atlantic:
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Campaign overview: Great! Fair weather – Time to invade!

Synopsis: I declare war on both Holland and Belgium. Also note the placement of both German Leaders.

New Units: A Tactical Bomber.

Tech: Two Labs in Air and General.

Situation (Before the Invasion):
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Situation (After):
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Current Production:
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Current TECH:
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Campaign overview: Interesting I see a corps move up to establish a defensive line. This looks like a new feature of the AI.

Synopsis: On the before screen, the French have decided to form a defensive barrier.

New Units: None.

Tech: A New Lab in Armor.

Situation (Before My push into France):
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Situation (After, during the initial assault):
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Naval Action:
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Caught another Transport!
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Current TECH:
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Campaign overview: We surround Paris, it should fall next turn.

Synopsis: None

New Units: Tactical Bomber placed.

Tech: No new labs.

Situation.
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Campaign overview: We surround Paris, it will fall this turn.

Synopsis: None

New Units: Tactical Bomber placed.

Tech: No new labs.

Situation. (Before the Fall)
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Situation. (After)
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Armistice? "YES"
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KingHunter wrote:Campaign overview: Outstanding! The dice gods were good to me! I got fair weather this turn, and we land in Norway.

That was fortunate getting calm seas in November (25%), which is determined by the weather in Central Europe. That meant a 75% chance that you would have had to abort the invasion of Norway (i.e., rough seas). Though, with the latest changes where you get 8 PP's back if you disembark a transport in port it's really not a financial gamble of risking 16 PP's for transport for a 25% of landing. I guess with these changes we may start seeing more and more October/November invasions of Norway.

rkr1958 wrote:

KingHunter wrote:Campaign overview: Outstanding! The dice gods were good to me! I got fair weather this turn, and we land in Norway.

That was fortunate getting calm seas in November (25%), which is determined by the weather in Central Europe. That meant a 75% chance that you would have had to abort the invasion of Norway (i.e., rough seas). Though, with the latest changes where you get 8 PP's back if you disembark a transport in port it's really not a financial gamble of risking 16 PP's for transport for a 25% of landing. I guess with these changes we may start seeing more and more October/November invasions of Norway.

Outstanding! Thanks Ronnie on this neat feature. The information is fascinating!

J.

I guess with these changes we may start seeing more and more October/November invasions of Norway.

which is highly ahistorical

Campaign overview: We Now turn our attention to the Med. With the Italians in the war, we decide to go for the Middle East Oil!

New Units: None placed.

Tech: All Labs have been updated (All are at level 2).

Situation.
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Campaign overview: We continue to build in the MED, and spot a convoy off the coast of Canada

New Units: None placed.

Situation.
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Naval Action:
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Campaign overview: We continue to build in the MED

Situation.
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