Allied Turn #: 35
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
UK HQ Platt operated to Asmara so as to be transported to Egypt next turn.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – None. 122 MPP before EOT
USA – Amphibious Warfare research (lvl 2). 17 MPP before EOT
UK – INF Corps (Abyssinia). 99 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 46 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Hungary joined the Axis. Didn’t see or missed the USSR mobilization effect (might show up by start of my next turn?)
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Amphibious Warfare 67% -> 89%
Pictures:
None
TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 36
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
UK Support Greece - Yes
Diplomacy:
Turkey +8% Axis
UK invests chit (formerly in Greece) into Turkey
USA Mobilization 58%
USSR Mobilization 24%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Garrisoned Crete with Cyprus GAR unit. Will move AA to Greece when there is space to offload it from the Athens port.
UK HQ (Platt) transported to Cairo.
Mech Corps is with the Western Med fleet, the CAN INF Corps has reached the NW coast of South Africa, while I INF Crops has reached Asmara.
SA HQ (Smuts) and IV INF Corps (liberators of Abyssinia) have been railed to Asmara awaiting transport to Egypt (though I might repair IV Corps first currently at strength 6)
Germany’s invest in another 100 MPP research (which is another of: AT, Amphib, Logistics or Naval Warfare).
Italy’s invested in a 150 & 125 MPP researches. I would guess the 150 is for Infantry weapons 2, the 125 could be a large number of things, but wouldn’t be surprised if it was AA.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – None. 172 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 49 MPP before EOT
UK – AA (shattered). 29 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 75 MPP before EOT
Looks like it will probably be a good idea to buy a few more DDs with US, UK and probably Free France as well. I’d rather use CVLs but they aren’t as good vs. subs in TRP as they are in Vanilla.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
None
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
UK Support Greece - Yes
Diplomacy:
Turkey +8% Axis
UK invests chit (formerly in Greece) into Turkey
USA Mobilization 58%
USSR Mobilization 24%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Garrisoned Crete with Cyprus GAR unit. Will move AA to Greece when there is space to offload it from the Athens port.
UK HQ (Platt) transported to Cairo.
Mech Corps is with the Western Med fleet, the CAN INF Corps has reached the NW coast of South Africa, while I INF Crops has reached Asmara.
SA HQ (Smuts) and IV INF Corps (liberators of Abyssinia) have been railed to Asmara awaiting transport to Egypt (though I might repair IV Corps first currently at strength 6)
Germany’s invest in another 100 MPP research (which is another of: AT, Amphib, Logistics or Naval Warfare).
Italy’s invested in a 150 & 125 MPP researches. I would guess the 150 is for Infantry weapons 2, the 125 could be a large number of things, but wouldn’t be surprised if it was AA.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – None. 172 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 49 MPP before EOT
UK – AA (shattered). 29 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 75 MPP before EOT
Looks like it will probably be a good idea to buy a few more DDs with US, UK and probably Free France as well. I’d rather use CVLs but they aren’t as good vs. subs in TRP as they are in Vanilla.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
None
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 37
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
HQ Smuts (SA) and an INF Corps arrive in Egypt
A CA and CL in the Med both lost 3 points of damage due to Storms. I think that is overboard.
I am contemplating pulling out of the western Med to go hunt the Germans in the Atlantic.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – HQ (Vatutin). 130 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 84 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 17 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 104 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Ground Attack completed (lvl 1)
USA Transport completed (lvl 3)
USA Artillery Weapons completed
USSR Advanced Fighter 19% -> 34%
USSR Infantry Warfare completed
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
HQ Smuts (SA) and an INF Corps arrive in Egypt
A CA and CL in the Med both lost 3 points of damage due to Storms. I think that is overboard.
I am contemplating pulling out of the western Med to go hunt the Germans in the Atlantic.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – HQ (Vatutin). 130 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 84 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 17 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 104 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Ground Attack completed (lvl 1)
USA Transport completed (lvl 3)
USA Artillery Weapons completed
USSR Advanced Fighter 19% -> 34%
USSR Infantry Warfare completed
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 38
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Western Med fleet withdrew to Gibraltar, while damaged cruisers cruised to coast off Portugal.
Spent MPP upgrading TAC/Strat bombers. Will have to shuffle around units in Egypt soon.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div. 128 MPP before EOT
USA – AT research. 19 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 17 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 133 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Romania joins the Axis (USSR & USA Mobilization effect will be seen on my next turn)
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Aerial Warfare completed.
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Western Med fleet withdrew to Gibraltar, while damaged cruisers cruised to coast off Portugal.
Spent MPP upgrading TAC/Strat bombers. Will have to shuffle around units in Egypt soon.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div. 128 MPP before EOT
USA – AT research. 19 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 17 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 133 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Romania joins the Axis (USSR & USA Mobilization effect will be seen on my next turn)
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Aerial Warfare completed.
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 39
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USA Mobilization 63%
USSR Mobilization 32%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Even with all the forces I have in Egypt (plus 4 more Corps on the way, 1 on transport off Eastern Africa + 2 South Africans being built and one in Abyssinia), I think the Germans still could take it from me. I’m aware of multiple additional German units including (at least) 1 GE Armor Corps, 1 GE Armor Div & 1 GE INF Corps. I am surprised at not seeing the Luftwaffe down there starting to go to work. Maybe he’s waiting for Rommel? Even if he does win, it won’t happen fast.
Going to see if I can pinch off U-73 off the northwestern tip of Spain. Maybe I’ll get lucky and run into the KM surface units as well.
Also debating if I should ‘spawn point camp’ the Atlantic ports instead of trying to hunt. However, by the spring I intend to send the Atlantic fleet north to guard the Murmansk convoy line. If he’s planning on using Petsamo as a naval base the Kodiak bears will have a surprise for him <muwha-ha-ha>.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div. 130 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 54 MPP before EOT
UK – Ground Attack research (lvl 2). 20 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 7 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Amphibious Warfare 11% -> 34%
USSR Infantry Weapons 24% -> 42%
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBduNcf1eQc
That saves me about 9 turns, worth the trade off of the USSR now needing one extra turn to get Advanced Tanks 2 (Tanks was at 98% before end of turn).
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USA Mobilization 63%
USSR Mobilization 32%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Even with all the forces I have in Egypt (plus 4 more Corps on the way, 1 on transport off Eastern Africa + 2 South Africans being built and one in Abyssinia), I think the Germans still could take it from me. I’m aware of multiple additional German units including (at least) 1 GE Armor Corps, 1 GE Armor Div & 1 GE INF Corps. I am surprised at not seeing the Luftwaffe down there starting to go to work. Maybe he’s waiting for Rommel? Even if he does win, it won’t happen fast.
Going to see if I can pinch off U-73 off the northwestern tip of Spain. Maybe I’ll get lucky and run into the KM surface units as well.
Also debating if I should ‘spawn point camp’ the Atlantic ports instead of trying to hunt. However, by the spring I intend to send the Atlantic fleet north to guard the Murmansk convoy line. If he’s planning on using Petsamo as a naval base the Kodiak bears will have a surprise for him <muwha-ha-ha>.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div. 130 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 54 MPP before EOT
UK – Ground Attack research (lvl 2). 20 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 7 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Amphibious Warfare 11% -> 34%
USSR Infantry Weapons 24% -> 42%
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBduNcf1eQc
That saves me about 9 turns, worth the trade off of the USSR now needing one extra turn to get Advanced Tanks 2 (Tanks was at 98% before end of turn).
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 40
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Nothing significant, the sub slunk back to the port in Spain. I’d surround it with DDs, but there are storms, and I suspect he’ll either repair, or stay there for a long time.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div, INF Div. 101 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 92 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 156 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 36 MPP before EOT
UK saving to buy something next turn.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Advanced Tanks completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Nothing significant, the sub slunk back to the port in Spain. I’d surround it with DDs, but there are storms, and I suspect he’ll either repair, or stay there for a long time.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Mech Div, INF Div. 101 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 92 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 156 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 36 MPP before EOT
UK saving to buy something next turn.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Advanced Tanks completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 41
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
I’m not 100% sure what all the bombing the Greek ports is about, is he worried I’m going to ship additional units in?
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Advanced Tanks research (lvl 3). 39 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 130 MPP before EOT
UK – Armor Corps. 87 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 65 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Long Range completed (lvl 1)
UK C&C completed (lvl 1)
UK Amphibious Warfare completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
I’m not 100% sure what all the bombing the Greek ports is about, is he worried I’m going to ship additional units in?
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Advanced Tanks research (lvl 3). 39 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 130 MPP before EOT
UK – Armor Corps. 87 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 65 MPP before EOT
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Long Range completed (lvl 1)
UK C&C completed (lvl 1)
UK Amphibious Warfare completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 42
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
Germany signing the border and commercial agreement lowers the USSR mobilization to 29%. In exchange I get 2 strength + upgraded: FTR, AT and ART.
This is based on Crispy’s Fall Weiss DE, however in Crispy’s mod the units have 3 pips of experience meaning they will retain some when repaired. In TRP, the max exp non-HQ units can have is 1, so goodbye experience. That pretty much makes the GE DE a near no-brainer.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
U-boats stumbled into a mess of hurt as most of my CVLs were heading home to upgrade their long range and are now either on top of 3 U-boats or within range of them.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps. 68 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 177 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 149 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 101 MPP before EOT
Maybe a little foolish, but am saving the US MPP to ensure I can start INF Weapons 2 ASAP. Currently at 91% so odds are I’m being foolish and would get the MPP back if I bought Production or AA now, however maybe I’ll get lucky and get a breakthrough.
UK spent a bunch of money upgrading Long Range on planes. I’d like to reinvest in Long Range, but Industry is about to pop (98%) and Tanks and Fighters are close behind (95% & 88% respectively). Also I’m guessing the Egyptian Stare off will end soon.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Bulgaria Joins the Axis (USSR Mobilization will be noted on my next turn)
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Production 31% -> 46%
UK Industry completed (lvl 1)
USSR Heavy Bomber completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
Germany signing the border and commercial agreement lowers the USSR mobilization to 29%. In exchange I get 2 strength + upgraded: FTR, AT and ART.
This is based on Crispy’s Fall Weiss DE, however in Crispy’s mod the units have 3 pips of experience meaning they will retain some when repaired. In TRP, the max exp non-HQ units can have is 1, so goodbye experience. That pretty much makes the GE DE a near no-brainer.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
U-boats stumbled into a mess of hurt as most of my CVLs were heading home to upgrade their long range and are now either on top of 3 U-boats or within range of them.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps. 68 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 177 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 149 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 101 MPP before EOT
Maybe a little foolish, but am saving the US MPP to ensure I can start INF Weapons 2 ASAP. Currently at 91% so odds are I’m being foolish and would get the MPP back if I bought Production or AA now, however maybe I’ll get lucky and get a breakthrough.
UK spent a bunch of money upgrading Long Range on planes. I’d like to reinvest in Long Range, but Industry is about to pop (98%) and Tanks and Fighters are close behind (95% & 88% respectively). Also I’m guessing the Egyptian Stare off will end soon.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Bulgaria Joins the Axis (USSR Mobilization will be noted on my next turn)
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Production 31% -> 46%
UK Industry completed (lvl 1)
USSR Heavy Bomber completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 43
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USA Mobilization 68%
USSR Mobilization 36%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Evacuated the AA south of Athens to Egypt.
Canadian INF corps off loaded at Suez and is awaiting upgrades.
South African INF corps placed on map and will be on transports next turn.
Decided to send CVLs up to England/Ireland for Long Range upgrades instead of trying to hunt down other sub. Also sent 2 DDs to try and ‘spawn camp’ Santa Cruz.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div x2. 18 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 224 MPP before EOT
UK – Industry research (lvl 2), INF Corps (Shattered). 218 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 137 MPP before EOT
UK saving MPP for repairs, research and upgrades.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Advanced Tanks completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USA Mobilization 68%
USSR Mobilization 36%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
Evacuated the AA south of Athens to Egypt.
Canadian INF corps off loaded at Suez and is awaiting upgrades.
South African INF corps placed on map and will be on transports next turn.
Decided to send CVLs up to England/Ireland for Long Range upgrades instead of trying to hunt down other sub. Also sent 2 DDs to try and ‘spawn camp’ Santa Cruz.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div x2. 18 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 224 MPP before EOT
UK – Industry research (lvl 2), INF Corps (Shattered). 218 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 137 MPP before EOT
UK saving MPP for repairs, research and upgrades.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Advanced Tanks completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 44
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
South African INF Corps transport starts its way.
I was a little surprised at his amphibious assault on Seychelles Island. I thought I finished off all the Italians in Abyssinia. Turns out if he had stuck it out at Mogadishu I wouldn’t be able to dislodge him as I only had 1 SA Corps with no HQ cleaning up the towns.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps. 34 MPP before EOT
USA – Production research (lvl 2). 124 MPP before EOT
UK – Amphibious Warfare research (lvl 2). 108 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 2 MPP before EOT
UK spent MPP on upgrading the range of her CVLs, upgrading Tank Div in Egypt, and repairing planes in Egypt.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Infantry Weapons completed (lvl 1)
USA ASW completed (lvl 1)
USSR AA completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
None
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
South African INF Corps transport starts its way.
I was a little surprised at his amphibious assault on Seychelles Island. I thought I finished off all the Italians in Abyssinia. Turns out if he had stuck it out at Mogadishu I wouldn’t be able to dislodge him as I only had 1 SA Corps with no HQ cleaning up the towns.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps. 34 MPP before EOT
USA – Production research (lvl 2). 124 MPP before EOT
UK – Amphibious Warfare research (lvl 2). 108 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 2 MPP before EOT
UK spent MPP on upgrading the range of her CVLs, upgrading Tank Div in Egypt, and repairing planes in Egypt.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Infantry Weapons completed (lvl 1)
USA ASW completed (lvl 1)
USSR AA completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 45
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 37%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
2 more SA INF Corps are en route to Egypt, one approaching the Red Sea, the other in Mubasa. Another SA INF Corps is heading back to a supply 5 town in Ethiopia (I should call it that now that it has been liberated) so that it can be railed to a port and also join the fray. The Ethiopians now have their own Corps which will eventually take Mogadishu.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – AA research (lvl 2). 4 MPP before EOT
USA – Infantry Weapons research (lvl 2). 24 MPP before EOT
UK – Tank Destroyer. 3 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 38 MPP before EOT
UK is going to need something more to counter attack the German Panzers, and I couldn’t afford another Tank Corps at this time.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Pro Allied coup in Yugoslavia - Yes
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Advanced Fighters completed (lvl 2)
UK Logistics 87% -> 100%, completed (lvl 2)
UK Production 52% -> 73%
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 37%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
2 more SA INF Corps are en route to Egypt, one approaching the Red Sea, the other in Mubasa. Another SA INF Corps is heading back to a supply 5 town in Ethiopia (I should call it that now that it has been liberated) so that it can be railed to a port and also join the fray. The Ethiopians now have their own Corps which will eventually take Mogadishu.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – AA research (lvl 2). 4 MPP before EOT
USA – Infantry Weapons research (lvl 2). 24 MPP before EOT
UK – Tank Destroyer. 3 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 38 MPP before EOT
UK is going to need something more to counter attack the German Panzers, and I couldn’t afford another Tank Corps at this time.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Pro Allied coup in Yugoslavia - Yes
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Advanced Fighters completed (lvl 2)
UK Logistics 87% -> 100%, completed (lvl 2)
UK Production 52% -> 73%
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 46
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 52%
USA Mobilization 72%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
SA INF Corps parked in the ports of Aden & Port Sudan
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div. 2 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 74 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 38 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 74 MPP before EOT
USSR is starting to spend some of her income on upgrading units.
UK spent money on repairing a FTR in Egypt, and upgrading Fighters/Carriers.
Finding money to reinvest in Fighter, Tanks, Long Range and upcoming ASW (85%) and S&I (83%) research is going to be hard, also INF Weapons 2 (88%) upgrades will be due shortly as well.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Spain +6% Allies
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Heavy Bombers completed (lvl 1)
USA Ground Attack 87% -> 100%, completed (lvl 1)
USA Industry completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 52%
USA Mobilization 72%
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
SA INF Corps parked in the ports of Aden & Port Sudan
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div. 2 MPP before EOT
USA – None. 74 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 38 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 74 MPP before EOT
USSR is starting to spend some of her income on upgrading units.
UK spent money on repairing a FTR in Egypt, and upgrading Fighters/Carriers.
Finding money to reinvest in Fighter, Tanks, Long Range and upcoming ASW (85%) and S&I (83%) research is going to be hard, also INF Weapons 2 (88%) upgrades will be due shortly as well.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Spain +6% Allies
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USA Heavy Bombers completed (lvl 1)
USA Ground Attack 87% -> 100%, completed (lvl 1)
USA Industry completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 47
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 53%
I forgot to invest UK diplomacy chit that fired last turn.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
1 SA INF Corps lands in Port Said, the other is 5 hexes north of the Port of Sudan (couldn’t reach with naval cruise). The SA INF Corps in southern Abyssinia is operated to Asmara and will board transports next turn.
I am now regretting waiting so long to get the UK started in Infantry Weapons research (turn 9). Losing units in Egypt without being able to effectively counter attack stinks. I was also hoping that the Mobile INF Corps would not get popped in a single turn along with the DIV, as it was at supply 4 (due to being on a hill). Even with the South Africans coming I feel like I need more ground units, and the Tank Destroyer and Armor Corps I bought earlier are not showing up until Mid August and will need upgrades too.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div. 54 MPP before EOT
USA – Industry research (lvl 2). 42 MPP before EOT
UK – Advanced Fighters research (lvl 3). 113 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 102 MPP before EOT
USSR saving MPP to reinvest in Industry if it completes this turn (currently at 98%)
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
UK Occupy Irish port of Limerick – Yes (USA mobilization decreased to 71%)
Totally worth it in TRP, the effect on US income is pretty minimal and the opportunity to increase UK morale is worth it. In this case I also got a good roll on negative USA mobilization as well.
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Industry completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 53%
I forgot to invest UK diplomacy chit that fired last turn.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
1 SA INF Corps lands in Port Said, the other is 5 hexes north of the Port of Sudan (couldn’t reach with naval cruise). The SA INF Corps in southern Abyssinia is operated to Asmara and will board transports next turn.
I am now regretting waiting so long to get the UK started in Infantry Weapons research (turn 9). Losing units in Egypt without being able to effectively counter attack stinks. I was also hoping that the Mobile INF Corps would not get popped in a single turn along with the DIV, as it was at supply 4 (due to being on a hill). Even with the South Africans coming I feel like I need more ground units, and the Tank Destroyer and Armor Corps I bought earlier are not showing up until Mid August and will need upgrades too.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Div. 54 MPP before EOT
USA – Industry research (lvl 2). 42 MPP before EOT
UK – Advanced Fighters research (lvl 3). 113 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 102 MPP before EOT
USSR saving MPP to reinvest in Industry if it completes this turn (currently at 98%)
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
UK Occupy Irish port of Limerick – Yes (USA mobilization decreased to 71%)
Totally worth it in TRP, the effect on US income is pretty minimal and the opportunity to increase UK morale is worth it. In this case I also got a good roll on negative USA mobilization as well.
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
USSR Industry completed (lvl 1)
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 48
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
Operation Sabine (UK prepares for Iraq coup) - Yes
Diplomacy:
UK invests 1 chit (that I forgot fired last turn) into Saudi Arabia.
The higher Saudi’s mobilization the more money they ship to the USA. At least it works that way in Crispy’s FW mod, not 100% sure it does so in TRP.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
The final 2 SA Infantry Corps arrive at either end of the Suez canal.
Sand storms prevent RAF from flying, so just repaired them and slightly reshuffled units defending Egypt.
10th Army arrives in Kuwait/Basra and is all repaired except for the HQ Auchinleck.
Sending another UK Corps from Plymouth to go around the horn of Africa.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Industry research (lvl 2). 8 MPP before EOT
USA –None. 103 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 81 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 131 MPP before EOT
UK started with a lot of money, but repairs ate too much of it up to buy another unit or invest in a Tech.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Iraq revolts
Syria leans towards Axis
Irish protest the seizure of Limerick
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
None
Pictures:
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
Operation Sabine (UK prepares for Iraq coup) - Yes
Diplomacy:
UK invests 1 chit (that I forgot fired last turn) into Saudi Arabia.
The higher Saudi’s mobilization the more money they ship to the USA. At least it works that way in Crispy’s FW mod, not 100% sure it does so in TRP.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
The final 2 SA Infantry Corps arrive at either end of the Suez canal.
Sand storms prevent RAF from flying, so just repaired them and slightly reshuffled units defending Egypt.
10th Army arrives in Kuwait/Basra and is all repaired except for the HQ Auchinleck.
Sending another UK Corps from Plymouth to go around the horn of Africa.
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – Industry research (lvl 2). 8 MPP before EOT
USA –None. 103 MPP before EOT
UK – None. 81 MPP before EOT
FF – None. 131 MPP before EOT
UK started with a lot of money, but repairs ate too much of it up to buy another unit or invest in a Tech.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
Iraq revolts
Syria leans towards Axis
Irish protest the seizure of Limerick
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
None
Pictures:
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"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Allied Turn #: 49
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 54%
USA Mobilization 71%
I am unsure why the USA Mobilization went down.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
I shuffled a couple of FTRs and SA INF Corps in Egypt, to get the INF Corps closer to the front.
I didn’t find the sub with my 2 DDs in the Atlantic between Brazil and West Africa.
HMS Warspite ports in Aden to repair next turn (currently at strength 9, but figured might as well).
Praying to get INF Weapons 2 at the end of this turn (currently at 98%), AA 2 should be on line (99%)
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps, INF Div. 7 MPP before EOT
USA –None. 164 MPP before EOT
UK – Advanced Tanks research (lvl 3). 117 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 5 MPP before EOT
UK expecting (hoping?) to spend nearly 300 MPP next turn upgrading units in Egypt.
Haven’t decided what the next USA research will be. It’s a tough choice between Heavy Bombers (2), Tanks (2), and Ground Attack (2). AA (2) and ASW (2) are also tempting.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Infantry Weapons completed (lvl 2)
UK AA completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
Beginning of Turn Decision Events:
None
Diplomacy:
USSR Mobilization 54%
USA Mobilization 71%
I am unsure why the USA Mobilization went down.
Actions taken not visible on opponents Replay:
I shuffled a couple of FTRs and SA INF Corps in Egypt, to get the INF Corps closer to the front.
I didn’t find the sub with my 2 DDs in the Atlantic between Brazil and West Africa.
HMS Warspite ports in Aden to repair next turn (currently at strength 9, but figured might as well).
Praying to get INF Weapons 2 at the end of this turn (currently at 98%), AA 2 should be on line (99%)
MPP expenditures (excluding reinforcements and upgrades):
USSR – INF Corps, INF Div. 7 MPP before EOT
USA –None. 164 MPP before EOT
UK – Advanced Tanks research (lvl 3). 117 MPP before EOT
FF – DD. 5 MPP before EOT
UK expecting (hoping?) to spend nearly 300 MPP next turn upgrading units in Egypt.
Haven’t decided what the next USA research will be. It’s a tough choice between Heavy Bombers (2), Tanks (2), and Ground Attack (2). AA (2) and ASW (2) are also tempting.
End of Turn Decision Events and Diplomacy results:
None
End of Turn Tech Breakthroughs/completed research:
UK Infantry Weapons completed (lvl 2)
UK AA completed (lvl 2)
Pictures:
None
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
I never go to AA lvl2 with the US. If you have to rely on that you are toast anyway 
Also I do not go for ASW at all with the US. With TRPs double the turns plus a lot more ships hunting Uboats is even more trivial than in vanilla. If Axis player uses them, before France is down you got so many ships that you can craft a "net" from France to Greenland and just plow the Seas. Once you found one, attack with destroyers, surround with the other ships so he cannot escape. 1-3 turns = dead Sub. Rinse & Repeat.
After the French ships vanish you got plenty of GB destroyers who might get a level of ASW or maybe more depending on enemy research.
So US really does not need ASW I think. But thats just my 2c
Also I do not go for ASW at all with the US. With TRPs double the turns plus a lot more ships hunting Uboats is even more trivial than in vanilla. If Axis player uses them, before France is down you got so many ships that you can craft a "net" from France to Greenland and just plow the Seas. Once you found one, attack with destroyers, surround with the other ships so he cannot escape. 1-3 turns = dead Sub. Rinse & Repeat.
After the French ships vanish you got plenty of GB destroyers who might get a level of ASW or maybe more depending on enemy research.
So US really does not need ASW I think. But thats just my 2c
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
At this point in the game I kinda agree with you. I did postpone their investment behind the more important ones.
Eventually they are cheap enough to be worth investing in.
ASW for the US is the more iffy one as they only get to start with 2 DDs (3 with the Brazilian) and CVLs and Maritime Bombers don't have ASW, only naval weapons. I do like getting to level 2 ASW as they have a large host of CLs. I also hate subs' strength vs. surface ships so I get the ASW to protect them. Additionally the US fleet gets the upgrades for free on her fleet if completed before they join the war (same applies to AA upgrades).
* On a side note, I don't use CA/BCs vs. subs as I find it grossly cheesy and unrealistic. Also I believe Lothos will be removing the ability of CA and BC to attack subs, not sure about CLs, hopefully he'll let them keep being able to.
As for AA I disagree, at least in multiplayer. The Axis player can mass his air power very easily and the US Fighters are either at parity or behind a tech trying to catch up. This means they won't hurt the bombers that much and AA provides units additional protection and a good chance to pop the bomber for some damage, eventually causing him to have to spend time/money repairing it. AA does an even better job protecting ships or at least mitigating the damage a ship takes too, as well as also popping the bomber.
Eventually they are cheap enough to be worth investing in.
ASW for the US is the more iffy one as they only get to start with 2 DDs (3 with the Brazilian) and CVLs and Maritime Bombers don't have ASW, only naval weapons. I do like getting to level 2 ASW as they have a large host of CLs. I also hate subs' strength vs. surface ships so I get the ASW to protect them. Additionally the US fleet gets the upgrades for free on her fleet if completed before they join the war (same applies to AA upgrades).
* On a side note, I don't use CA/BCs vs. subs as I find it grossly cheesy and unrealistic. Also I believe Lothos will be removing the ability of CA and BC to attack subs, not sure about CLs, hopefully he'll let them keep being able to.
As for AA I disagree, at least in multiplayer. The Axis player can mass his air power very easily and the US Fighters are either at parity or behind a tech trying to catch up. This means they won't hurt the bombers that much and AA provides units additional protection and a good chance to pop the bomber for some damage, eventually causing him to have to spend time/money repairing it. AA does an even better job protecting ships or at least mitigating the damage a ship takes too, as well as also popping the bomber.
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
In some versions it was possible to attack subs with capital ships. That's not good I agree.
But actively using them is not necessary (in TRP with more turns & more ships even less so). Just use the Caps as a passive screen so the Sub will run into them when trying to flee.
As for AA... I have yet to encounter a multiplayer match where Axis was able to amass a concentration of Luftwaffe so big that a Western landing would be in jeopardy. Well... I've seen that but then the game was decided already long before.
In WiE I recently even skipped researching fighter tech with US. GB got lots of them (add in the Carrier Aircraft for escorts). I skip both GB bomber techs for that
That frees up some nice early MPP for both.
But actively using them is not necessary (in TRP with more turns & more ships even less so). Just use the Caps as a passive screen so the Sub will run into them when trying to flee.
As for AA... I have yet to encounter a multiplayer match where Axis was able to amass a concentration of Luftwaffe so big that a Western landing would be in jeopardy. Well... I've seen that but then the game was decided already long before.
In WiE I recently even skipped researching fighter tech with US. GB got lots of them (add in the Carrier Aircraft for escorts). I skip both GB bomber techs for that
That frees up some nice early MPP for both.
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Keep an eye on this match.
Fighters are still good to have, even after you achieve air superiority/dominance. Give them Ground Attack 2 and they pave the way with de-entrenchment for heavy hitters to follow.
Oh, and of course in TRP they are needed simply for spotting purposes.
Fighters are still good to have, even after you achieve air superiority/dominance. Give them Ground Attack 2 and they pave the way with de-entrenchment for heavy hitters to follow.
Oh, and of course in TRP they are needed simply for spotting purposes.
"Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly." - George Raft
Re: TRP 1.3 mini AAR Taxman (Allies) vs Old Crow Balthazaor (Axis)
Ah yes. TRP ground attack weapons for fighters. Forgot about that