This does me for self isolation, like two hours of axis and allies to watch I mean thank you and god bless you

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it, Sam! It is a fascinating game, and I was wondering who would win for a long time...

@corpo24axisallies44

4 жыл бұрын

Fixed bayonets!!!! How are you Sam?

@samkennyenjoyit3669

4 жыл бұрын

Corpo24 Axis&Allies I’m doing good corpo, I hope your are doing okay to,I seem to be having long absences as a regularity for me sadly due to college and other things I really haven’t had time for KZread and other stuff However considering my country in now in lockdown and I’m off college now for who knows how long I actually have started playing axis allies again If your ever up for a game I’d be there

@corpo24axisallies44

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Kenny enjoy it !!! That sounds great! I do believe hunter Jones wanted to roll some dice 🎲

@samkennyenjoyit3669

4 жыл бұрын

Corpo24 Axis&Allies maybe we can get the band back together

Amazing video, the game swinged back and forth so much! this video totally changed my opinion on tanks in 1914.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Hello AtomicFisher, glad you enjoyed it! Just to be clear, in the OOB rules, tanks are only supposed to grant the "damage absorption" while attacking, not defending. We changed it up so they always get that bonus. We found that people would leave their tanks off the front lines, just to counter-attack, and then no one would want to build them, especially when besieged. Bo-ring. We really like our way much better, and it encourages tank building on both sides. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@k9cobra728

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Only Britain, France, and Germany had tanks in ww1

@atomicfisher7477

3 жыл бұрын

@@k9cobra728 True but I think almost every country had prototypes

I rule change for this game should be later entry Italy and UK. Maybe turn two or three if Belgium isn't attacked.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have heard of a few house rules like that. I haven't tried it yet, though. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@PMMagro

3 жыл бұрын

Italy is weak, not a problem for the CP. The problem is UK building capabilities in India and US (and odd UK/France transports) able to reach Rome and Paris faster than Germany or Austria-Hungary can get there. Havinga small er economy and more moves to reach the targets (needing more time) is not a doable combo vs a sober Entente player.

love how someone is making videos of one of my favorite board games, keep up the great work man and have a great one!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support - more content on the way!

Cool vid. I always do this strategy and usually it works for me but nice seeing you try it as well.

You would have made the Kaiser proud! Thanks for the time and effort put in for the video!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nich! It was a tough one to do solo, but I was happy with the outcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Love this a true underdog story at the end I’ve been playing solo games of all the a&a games and this ones always the funnest solo game

@TheHilltopPillbox

Жыл бұрын

It is fun...but also a long solo game!

I have a write-up in the works for a better Central Powers strategy for this game than what I usually see floating around. In-short, the aim is to focus most of Germany/Austria's starting forces on defeating Italy ASAP, before USA enters the game in round 4. Once Italy goes down, Austria can focus it's attention on beating Russia/saving the Ottomans while Germany holds off the Americans/French and helps deal with Russia. Too often I see AH not give Italy the respect it deserves, leading to Italy remaining a thorn in AH's side for the entire game, putting undue strain on AH's economy and army. I don't have any more to say at the moment though. Nice to see 1914 content.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

I like that idea...maybe I'll try that next time! I think the reason many CP players fail is because they try to be strong everywhere, and it's just not possible. I like the idea of focus fire, and then try to hold against the other enemy. Seemed to work here, so the Italy thing may, too, although France will likely send stuff south to try to stop that, and a stronger Russia is always a pain! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@superilikeeggsyo

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox Kill Russia First is the other main Central Powers strategy. If Russia isn't careful, or tries to be too aggressive early (even after scouting that Germany/Austria are both aiming for Moscow), Russia will collapse quickly, making for a really tough game for the Entente. This is exactly what happened in your video, but in the end it seemed to be the tsunami of tanks from Germany + good dice that spelled doom for France.

The insane thing is that every round is like a year so this war lasted from 1914 to 1938, so it ended by the time WW2 was suppose to start

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the game felt as long as some actual wars were! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@board-qu9iu

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox I doubt you play AA 1914 anymore but have you considered a naval strategy for central powers (I saw a central power victory on Reddit and the Central powers have the Atlantic controlled)

Really enjoyed watching this Hilltop!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting - I appreciate it!

This was the first time that I saw the Central Powers actually win the game! Also, I agree with you about the tanks. the double hit can be used in many ways. Either to just block a hit here and there to keep the stack larger over a long time, sort-of adding to the durability of the stack, or if you have a bunch of tanks, you can use them to roll through and take no casualties at all when dealing with those pesky invasions behind the lines.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct, Alan! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@irongecko3496

2 жыл бұрын

Same I was happily surprised that they won I didn't think it was possible lol

I really enjoyed the video! Greetings from Belgium!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Just saw this - thanks for the Greetings!

What an awesome match, watched it all!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for hanging in there...it was a LOOONG game to play solo - glad you enjoyed it!

I thought the movie was great

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@josephcantarelli789

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome keep up the good work.

I got this game last week on Friday. My girlfriend and I are playing this game. Fun to play

I am familiar with this game and I think you need to look at Russian Revolution rules again... the revolution CAN happen without Moscow being contested.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can. I mention it on the video, as I go through the rules. But since Russia had a large force in Moscow that could have gone out and captured territories, I thought it would be nice to let the Krauts attack, and that kept the Russians at home so they didn't give up the money to Germany, either. Thanks for watching and commenting!

The movie was not what I expected, but I liked it regardless

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I really like the small Allie’s raid armies. Seemed to be put to great effect

@TheHilltopPillbox

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, the goal is to be as annoying as possible, and make the CP turn around!

Side-Note: Very rare to see a Central Powers victory in a showcase of this game, so that's interesting as well. Looking back over the video a second time, I think a key mistake here was that France/UK diverted too many of their resources to Africa and weren't aggressive enough in their respective theaters. As I said in my last comment, UK should be laser-focused on Ottomans to keep them perpetually on the defensive and France, upon realizing Germany/Austria's main focus was Russia, should have been more aggressive with Germany.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

No argument here, but I'm not sure how much more pressure France could have put on Germany...they almost got to Berlin! But I think the Ottoman comment is spot-on, and that's why I don't like the house-rule limit of 4 units in India. A limit makes it way too easy on the Ottomans.

@superilikeeggsyo

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox I might have to go back through the video again. It seemed to me that France stalled for a turn or two in Lorraine/Alsace before actually stepping up to hit Ruhr/Munich. Contesting those two territories ASAP is vital because it shuts down a huge amount of Germany's production (10 IPCs overall, ~1/3 of their starting value). Keeping Germany's income from spiraling out of control is the only way to prevent a disaster on the Western front.

@samkennyenjoyit3669

4 жыл бұрын

Doucheman Macgee hey whenever you get that new strategy for ww1 our I’d love to see it Currently playing a game of 1914 tourney rules Using your and Jonathan meyers Italy first then Russia then France strategy

wish I could have been there.....Italy should have a dice roll 50/50 everytime to see which way it swings

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was fun, but certainly not a replacement for the Spring Offensive. Yeah, Italy is a weird nation in this game. I think a roll of 1-4 they go Entente, on a 5 they go CP, and on a 6 they just hold their territory and roll again next turn. Of course, if they go CP, France should get a nice force that just appears in Marseilles, or else Italy and AH would take Paris in three turns. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@skymarshal6787

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox its amazing you did 25 turns and its tough by yourself all good though we will meet again as the song goes … but as always love the videos and maybe next u can do a 39 game I have the map finally and enjoying watching your games of it

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@skymarshal6787 1939, eh? Lemme see what I can do! I have a G40 game up now, but I can switch it up.

@skymarshal6787

4 жыл бұрын

The Hilltop Pillbox I know it’s bigger down there but whatever works :)

It's good to be in the bunker in these times. :)

zero dislikes!! Impossible... People always dislike a video.... even just one dislike. This is good

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, never noticed! Unfortunately, as soon as someone notices that, another person will dislike it...but, after almost 10K views, I'll take it! Thanks for noticing!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Well, looks like I just got one...someone didn't like something I said about Covid. Go figure.

Just saw 1917 last night. So good!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Some excellent film making there!

I wish that Bulgaria was playable so that the central powers weren't so outnumbered

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It would be good!

Epic!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ Hilltop pillbox, I am glad you are still making this content! It isn’t the anniversary addition but I still enjoyed it. Are there any house rules that you use for the anniversary addition, that you use that isn’t in the rule book?

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Adddaw16, we haven't messed around with many rules from Anniversary, since it seems to play pretty balanced for my game group. There has been talk of bringing in some of the special tokens that we use in HBG's 1936/39, (Hospitals, Barbed Wire, POW Camps, etc.), but I don't think we have settled on anything yet. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@adddaw1695

4 жыл бұрын

The Hilltop Pillbox, I have been trying to put a 10ipc curve to all nations to make the fights bigger. Do you think that would cause any problems?

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@adddaw1695 Well, you won't know until you try! I think for the sake of balance, you might want to make that a percentage thing, so if Germany gets a 10 IPC boost, then China might get a 4 IPC boost. Make sense? But try different things out and then let the community know any neat things you learn! Cheers!

Man this game looks great. I really wish I could get it.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

A reprint is coming...stay alert!

I played a Solo game of Axis and Allies Pacific once. Mostly just to get a hang of the rules and such.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great way to do it! I do the same thing with any new games I get. Then, when I teach it, things usually run smoother. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I know this is maybe a random question but when you buy axis and allies 1914 you don’t get that many battle pieces so wizards of the coast made some program thing to give people more pieces but do they still give people the extra pieces or are you supposed to buy them on historical board gaming? Love these videos 👍

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

I go to HBG for all my extra needs. I like to support them, as they provide excellent service and variety!

I’m a new axis and allies player and I really enjoy the game and I practice everyday by myself in my room since no one else likes to play and I only have the 1941 game with 1942 first edition on the way and after I watched this I was looking around to see where I could 1914 but couldn’t see it anywhere! So I’m just wondering if you have any tips where I could find 1914 somewhere? I’ve tried eBay and kijiji but I had no luck. Keep up with the great videos! I really enjoyed this one and you seem like a really great guy to play this game with!!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Nicolas, thanks for your comment! I just saw one A&A 1914 for sale on the Axis and Allies Facebook page, so maybe take a look there. The seller is Erik Anthony. I think it was in Texas, and was $150 plus shipping. Other than that, I think it will just be a matter of catching a deal at the right time. I also believe that they will re-print the game someday. There are just too many people who want it for them not to make a profit!

@nicolasfreudemann8351

4 жыл бұрын

The Hilltop Pillbox Yea I wouldn’t be surprised for the high demand! I hope they reprint it someday and actually put enough pieces in it since I know that was an issue! Thanks for the reply!

Awesome!

@TheHilltopPillbox

2 жыл бұрын

Tiring...ugh. But, yes...it was an awesome time!

@gregouellet3403

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox I genuinely love seeing this game being played. I really enjoyed it. It's so different than the "regular" A&A system. Thank you!

@TheHilltopPillbox

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregouellet3403 Glad you enjoyed it!

Someone may have already said this, but tanks can’t absorb hits from pre-emptive artillery fire as they come ashore (American landing in Rome). It wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the game though.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my bad on that one. It's the same with fighters doing their strafing run, but I just goofed. Too long of a game on my own - couldn't think straight by the end of it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I noticed that you have the ottomans gobbling up russian territories after the russian revolution has happened. I thought under the rules no territories could be taken from russia after the armistice was signed (though they do keep the territories and production of russian territories that were captured before the armistice) or does this apply to germany only? really interesting game to watch by the way, I am really enjoying it!! I am at the 1:27 mark of your video here and hope to finish watching it in the next couple of days.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct - that was a simple case of playing solo and rarely with the RR. Thanks for pointing it out!

My girlfriend and I have a house rule, where we don't do tank absorb hits thing. The Central Powers lost our game. 15 rounds

@TheHilltopPillbox

Жыл бұрын

15 is a good game!

One of my favorite Axis&Allies games...we give Germany a factory in Munich...Switzerland impassable and a few other minor adjustments ...July 1 COVID-19 still a Problem here in the US

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Adding that factory in Munich...does that make Germany unstoppable, or have you noticed any huge difference?

@sgtshultzie5717

4 жыл бұрын

In our games I haven't noticed it making Germany unstoppable ....gives them more options and realistically that region should have a production center....we have also tried 4ipc fighters with air combat only lasting one round to determine air supremacy

@sgtshultzie5717

4 жыл бұрын

And only a Battle of Tannenberg early on in the game(which I've seen many times) allows Germany to really eliminate Russia and then really focus on France

@sgtshultzie5717

4 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that we found that the factory in Munich plus the option of going through Switzerland made it very unbalanced so we make Switzerland impassable

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@sgtshultzie5717 Sounds like a good choice!

Wow I bet you were cool teacher

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Well, my students seem to like the history classes...next year, I get some Law and Psychology, too. Should be fun! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Movie was absolutely amazing! Also have you played a game of 1942 Axis and Allies? I'm new to the game and am haveing trouble understanding combat! Thanks for the well wishes!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I have played '42...what's your question regarding combat?

I think the turn around attacks are so effective. In most games the British and Americans have to get on the mainland.that makes their Germans turn around from Russia. Even japan has to turn from China to fact the American navy

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I think turn-around attacks are key for the Allies in the early stages while they gather their forces together. Their superior economy amounts to nothing if they can't stall the CP (or Axis) a little bit. Thanks for watching and commenting!

This is my favorite axis and allies game I call this one central powers and entente

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

And you would be correct! Thanks for watching and commenting!

If you ever do another Axis and Allies you should not allow tanks to absorb a hit on defense that makes them to powerful I think. But other that it was a great game love to see it.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in other videos I play the OOB rules set. My buddies and I sometimes give tanks that advantage, which tends to really help the CP make it a closer game. Usually... Thanks for watching and commenting!

Is this game Baird still selling?? If so can you send a link that would be great!!! Also love your video

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Zatu games is selling them out of the UK...happy hunting!

Well, you can separate units, but if you don't have infantry at the end of the round one of your units turns into infantry.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, yes, you are correct! Just another house rule that has made its way into the game, and then I forget to mention it. Thanks for the clarification!

My favorite board but i cant afford it.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

A reprint is coming!

Wow, just wow. The games u live 4

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Oh well, cheaper than many other hobbies!

I kept wondering why you left the Austria-Hungary at the docks, when their navy could have come out and prevented a lot of the US naval landings provided they survived the Italian minefields?

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I struggled with that, but thought I'd wait to capture Rome so I didn't have to even worry about mines. A couple hits can be very devastating, and I wanted a victory PLUS a good navy remaining after the fact. The five subs were bought with all that in mind, and it turned out okay, even losing three of them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hi Hilltop Pillbox, thanks for the long video. I was wondering how you were using tanks in this game. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like your tanks are blocking hits on the defense? I thought tanks only absorbed hits when they were on the attackers side, at least that's how I've been playing this game.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, with the OOB rules, you are correct - Tanks only absorb on the attack! This is just another case of me forgetting to mention an old house rule we instituted about 10 games. That made a lot of players just focus on using tanks instead of a variety of units, and then it became a game of manoeuvre. Players would hold back their tanks until the enemy attacked and got within range of their stack of tanks, and the game got boring. (And, the Entente won EVERY game!) We also know in the real war, some tanks that broke down ended up being little fortresses that absorbed a lot of damage protecting the retreating infantry. But, I should have mentioned it on the video. (Not the first time I've forgotten to do that!) Thanks for watching and commenting!

@rutgerjager3158

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillboxThat makes sense. I'll have to give that rule a try next time I play. Thank you for replying!

Man i wanna get that game so bad but sadly i gotta wait til it becomes avaliable in the game store in my country since ordering online is hella expensive

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but with the reprint coming, you should be able to get one for a lot cheaper than current market value!

@janbarisic894

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox oh i didnt knew reprint was coming! So that means that they might be fixing the issues previous version had?

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

@@janbarisic894 One can only hope... :)

I am curious of some house rules you guys have for Ana 1914 and 1941 me and my friends have house rules like two islands worth 0 is 1 IPC

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Not too many. I like your islands idea - pretty cool! We did toy with the idea of giving the Ottoman a few extra troops in Trans-Jordan to start the game, but never tried it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@roasted pancakes That would be an easy one to play test, since it would have an immediate impact. Maybe set it up and run it a few times to see if it wrecks the game or not. Then, let us know! We always appreciate getting new house rules and ideas that enrich the game!

Something that I seemingly see happen (and I might be wrong since I don't see it happen live) is that armies can take empty lands a bit too often. And I am not talking about Africa where this is impossible to not occur, or when a country is about to collapse and needs everything in its capital. I am talking about the amphibious invasions. It seems to happen a bit too much, that Kiel or Albania and sometimes Trieste in different games gets taken without much resistance because there wasn't much left behind (I can forgive losing it if 4 transports full are deployed). This to me looks like a major strategic flaw as it's a constant nuisance Am I correct or is this just my imagination?

@TheHilltopPillbox

2 жыл бұрын

With the mines surrounding most of the important land zones, it is difficult to simply transport guys in, and with most powers trying to keep boots on the ground, taking enemy territory by sea can be an expensive proposition. Some might go for it, and I have seen the AH player build a couple of boats on Turn 1 to go and take out the Italian fleet, hoping to then land transports in later turns, but it is expensive to do. Albania is a freebie for Italy, but Kiel has mines and is close to Berlin, so a smart German player will put a few artillery there to get the free shots at any troops landing. So, it is very difficult to land in Kiel, unless France has been secured and GB has the Ottomans subdued. Overall, amphibious assaults are not the norm in the game, so if you're seeing it more often, I guess your group just enjoys it more! (Keep that artillery in those zones and soften up the landing force!)

@gfdx3214

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox no I meant that I see that happen in your games as I've watched a few 1914 games My group has only played it once

Whats your fav A&A?

@TheHilltopPillbox

2 жыл бұрын

It really depends on a few things, like: time, number of people involved, and level of players. If I have a few hours, I like Anniversary or the original Europe/Pacific games. If I have all day, I like any variant of G40. If I have more than that, and people who want to spend more time, I prefer the Global War games - 1939 and 1936.

I don’t know if you were allowing hits to be blocked with tanks on defense, but the rules say only hits can be blocked for the attacker.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct. We try a house rule every so often that gives tanks the defensive absorption, too. We found that people wouldn't make tanks too often, since they tended to get one turn on attack, then the counter attack would wipe them out. Felt like wasted money sometimes. Didn't really change the game too much for us, but we certainly build more tanks when we play that way! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hey bro can we play online this board game? I have the 1942 edition. I never got to play this game.

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like fun, but I have two games on the go right now, and my available space is used up. I might put out a virtual tournament later in the year, make teams, and play some games. It works well, as long as there are no technical glitches! Stay tuned!

I didn't realize you could build in contested territories

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can in this version, although it seems kinda weird, eh? Thanks for watching and commenting!

@palious13

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox I know. I just looked up the rules. Wish I would have done so before commenting. I feel foolish now. :-)

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@palious13 No need for that - you should see how many times I mess up a rule and put it on video for the world to see! Sometimes it's a house rule I forget to mention, but sometimes I just misread the rules. All we can do is keep playing!

Did you have to buy more soldier pieces?

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

I guess I didn't HAVE to buy more units, but I did put some in from other games, as I found myself running out of some pieces as the game got spread out into many territories. Annoying, as I mentioned in the video, but what can you do? Thanks for watching and commenting!

The RR isn't really favorable for the CP in my opinion.

@PMMagro

4 жыл бұрын

The game is 1-19 Allied, 20 CP on a D20.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we play with it about once in five games. The CP does actually do a little better in our games, but the Entente tends to win most games. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Is it possible to make a kasierrich version of this?

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Anything's possible in gaming - go for it and make a fortune!

Best game ever

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good one, for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I thougt, that the Entente isnt allowed to enter Russia after the RR. Or am I wrong? Edit: (59:37)

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe you are right. Just a mistake on my part. Thanks for pointing it out!

It not over

Live Long and Prosper. If Germany does not invade Belgium, then Great Britain maybe did not enter the war the same.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would mirror history, but I think Paris would fall by turn 5 every game, as Germany would just bypass Belgium and focus on Paris. Probably a game mechanic that allows for better game play. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I love this game, but I still don't see a point of tanks. They don't attack any better, and they defend worse...and on top of that they're more expensive than infantry.

@TheHilltopPillbox

11 ай бұрын

In small numbers, 1-3, they don't really help much. But, if you can get a dozen together, then you really steamroll, as your infantry are protected from harm in battle after battle. Of course, they suck on defense...

Where can l fınd this game

You must leave a troup in the territory you invade

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, in this version, you can leave places empty. They remain yours until an enemy puts a ground unit in there. (Page 15, near the middle.) Thanks for watching and commenting!

you should have bought another cruiser or a couple of subs for Austria, or attacked after sacrificing the Ottoman cruisers. Otherwise that battleship was a waste of money. Also a purchase of 2 cruisers and 3 subs for Germany next to Prussia would have blocked a naval invasion and also give the punch to destroy the British battleship and then any surviving naval units could destroy the American line of troops in the Atlantic.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a lot of debate went on as to how to approach naval action in this game. I did know that if I spent a lot of money on German naval power, then France would be able build an unbeatable force on land, while Britain could match whatever the Germans built, thereby making the German build useless. For Germany to get out into the Atlantic, they have to survive some minefields, and the British fleet. Meanwhile, France is building land units... No easy answers, of course, but it was fun to try to figure out how to deliver a knock-out punch without being able to evade it. Playing against yourself is a difficult task... Thanks for watching and commenting!

Do italian troops get covid 19?

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, the country went on lockdown immediately! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@varovaro1967

4 жыл бұрын

The Hilltop Pillbox thank you! I ve played alone the game and its pretty tiring, i ve watched your whole video from lockdown in Europe. Thank you and keep feeding us videos!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@varovaro1967 Thanks for watching! I'll do what I can...

where is the best place to buy this?

@kirtpurdy3796

6 ай бұрын

I replied to your other comment, but just in case...check out Renegade Games!

@TheHilltopPillbox

6 ай бұрын

Try Renegade Games!

Does this edition have national objectives?

@goatmaro9518

4 жыл бұрын

Victor _346 no

It's your game, I say play how you want. Doesn't matter what others say. Not like they will send the police after you.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@TheHilltopPillbox

Жыл бұрын

Truth!

As for this game, I think UK could have better spent their time going 100% after Ottomans. It's not too hard to break Ottoman's 16 IPC economy (19 after they get Bulgaria), and once Mesopotamia is contested/conquered UK can start streaming units into Russia via Sevastopol to bail out Russia and prevent the Revolution from firing.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

All good points! Britain ran into some hot dice and a lot of AH pressure, and that stopped my dream of helping the Russians.

@superilikeeggsyo

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox I was more thinking of making it your gameplan from the word go. In this game, UK only started serious trying to pump money into India after it already spend 2-3 rounds rebuilding its fleet and ferrying a few guys into Europe. If you go pedal-to-the-metal after the Ottomans immediately (unless you have some sort of House Rule that limits UK's production in India), Ottomans will crumble in short order, especially under OOB rules where land units only have 1-move between friendly territories.

Wish I was still on lockdown. I have to go back and work because capitalism. The month I got off was the best month of my adult life.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

2020 will be a year to remember! Or forget. Weird, in any case.

Is it still possible to buy this game online

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

There is one available here, but you may have to sell a kidney... boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133956/axis-allies-wwi-1914

@Andew17

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox thanks

Another rule is that the Russian Revolution occurs when 3 or more territories adjacent to Moscow controlled by CP....at least one other Russian territory controlled by CP and Moscow is controlled by Russia or contested

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, the Russian Rev Rule is an optional rule. We play with it about half the time, depending on who is playing which side.

If you take a capital can you not bulid troops there? I could have sworn you could.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

In other version, yes, but not in 1914. They switched it up for this one. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@dessertfox5995

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've always played it that way. I also misunderstood a rule that I now house rule whenever we play cause it makes for such a more balanced game. I thought the rules says that even when you attack a pro allied neutral, it cant move unless activated. So Austria Hungary only put 1 guy in Serbia because he has to and put the rest wherever he wanted. This frees up soo many troops that it actually does make a difference ingane.

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@roasted pancakes House rules are awesome, and tend to enrich the game!

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@dessertfox5995 Yeah, we in the community have made so many changes to A&A games that we could probably write a new rule book that covers all the editions!

Anyone know where to find this cheep

@TheHilltopPillbox

Жыл бұрын

I'll chime in. Nope. Sorry. 😟

@monkeyr6s

Жыл бұрын

It’s all good. Trying to make a set by printing out rules and making a map and using G40 peices

With the Russian revolution Germany pushing east is the best option in my mind, but even then Britain has to much power in India. There should deffinatley be a limit on the troops aloud to be built

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Jayden, Thanks for watching and commenting! Do you have a number for that limit in India that seems to bring balance? Thanks!

@jaydenbarker525

4 жыл бұрын

The Hilltop Pillbox I tried playing around with different numbers but it completely varies based on what Germany tries to do, however I have found that 5 or 6 seems to work well as it allows the Ottoman Empire to have an even match with Britain. It makes Britain need to spend more ipcs down there as well to make sure they are at the advantage in the fight which allows Germany to press more into France until America comes into play

@TheHilltopPillbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaydenbarker525 Sounds good. Maybe I'll try that limit next time I play and see what the result is. Thanks for the thoughts!

You could have captured finland by the germans for 2 extra bucks

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it would take some resources that they needed in the West...but, still a good idea for future games!

@mariosarac_1883

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHilltopPillbox Man i love you, 10 months after and you still answer. Love you, keep up the good work!

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariosarac_1883 I've been trying to answer ones I missed...sorry for the delay!

I think it might be better for the Russians to put everything into Ukraine, in our group ppl usually go for a russia first, since we havent heard of the turnament rules until recently and france seems pretty impossilbe without them. But I think it is better to get attaced in Ukraine since defense is always better and usually the austian waistes their entire manpower in that attac

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good idea!

I find when you you are Russia first that’s the only way the CP can win

@TheHilltopPillbox

3 жыл бұрын

That seems to be a good argument!

This is not the right way to play de russian revolution, you dont’ need to go to moscow, only three territory surrounding moscow plus any territory of russia

Really enjoy your videos but saw some of your Covid content it’s a little sad seems you were all in on Government propaganda

@TheHilltopPillbox

5 ай бұрын

How so?